What: The Louisville Asset Building Coalition (LABC) will host a statewide press conference January 29, 2010 at 9:30 a.m. with guest speaker Governor Steve Beshear and Congressman John Yarmuth (D-KY) to remind Kentuckians that they can get free tax assistance at nearly 200 free tax preparation sites across the state and online through the IRS and Kentucky Free File Alliance programs. LABC is one of the dozen community coalitions, Kentucky universities and non-profit networks in Kentucky offering free tax assistance to the public.

The Foster Care and Adoption Program with the Cabinet for Health and Family Services in Louisville, Kentucky is holding monthly Information Meetings for interested families. Applicants can be single, married, widowed or divorced. Must be financially stable (able to cover your own bills) and able to pass a criminal background check. Currently seeking families for teenagers, sibling groups, medically fragile children and more. Contact Megan Mathews Cook, Recruitment Coordinator, via email (megan.mathewscook@ky.gov) or at 502-595-5437 ext. 5562 for additional meeting dates and times.

The Global Game Jam (GGJ) encourages people to challenge themselves and be creative. Over the course of a weekend you and a team of game makers will build a computer game from paper prototype to finished marvel. The game theme will be given to you on the first day of the event - what you do with the theme is your choice.

2010 Charity Bowl for the Kids at Kosair! Sponsored by the Lyndon Area Business Association & the Prospect Area Chamber of Commerce. Friday night, January 29th from 5-8pm, Bowling begins at 6:00pm. Great fun for the entire family! $10 per person includes 2 games of bowling, shoe rental, refreshments and more! Questions? Please call (502) 339-9115 or (502) 228-7493.

Friday, January 29th • Mike Cunha - Sullivan University & Limestone • $65.00 • “Date Night” Menu: Classic Italian Rissotto • Italian Red Wine Braised Beef Tenderloin • Hot Chocolate Floats with Coffee Brandy

Louisville Fashion Network and Heyman Talent will be hosting "An Evening in the Orient Fashion Show" with DJ Josiah Freeborn. In conjunction to "Louisville Arts Live". Featuring local designers Ryan Joyner (Vincent Jones Designs) and Soreyda Benedit-Begley (S.Benedit Designs). LFN will also be releasing the biggest fashion press announcement to hit the city. This is a Studio 502 event.

Dance Louisville will be hosting a Salsa night at La Vida Java Coffee Company in Westport Village. Dance lessons will be held for the first hour and the second hour will be Salsa Dancing. All levels are welcome from beginners to experienced! This event is free. For more information on Dance Louisville, please visit their website at www.dancelouisville.com.

The story of a community swept up in a maelstrom of backstabbing, suspicion, and dreadful accusations, Miller's play is loosely based on the events of the Salem witch trials in Colonial America. But it's not just a history piece. Writing in the early 1950s, Arthur Miller was responding to McCarthyism and the blacklist, which sent the modern U.S. spasming through an all new, sensational-- though no less terrible--"witch-hunt." It is also a revealing, psychologically intense story of individuals determined to rein-in events before more damage is done.

A brilliant young student, an unorthodox detective, a sensitive young woman forced into prostitution . . . and a brutal murder. In this acclaimed adaptation, three actors play out Dostoevsky’s classic tale as a 90-minute psychological drama—feverishly reliving the events leading up to the grisly crime, uncovering a fascinating mind and motive, and exploring the tenuous path toward redemption.

This musical tribute to Ella Fitzgerald is an amazing performance that takes a trip down memory lane with a legend and her band. It’s a trip you won’t want to miss! Featuring breathtaking songs like “That Old Black Magic” and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me,” and stories of her extraordinary life and personal resilience, Ella captures the essence of the woman behind the microphone, delivering a sensational live concert that channels her remarkable voice.

Sommore reigns as the undisputed “Queen of Comedy.” This trendsetting, highly-acclaimed veteran entertainer is widely considered one of America’s top comedic female entertainers!

Hotel presents DDG Alice in Wonderland, featuring DJ Solomon (San Francisco) and DJ Syimone! With special guest Ayiiia from MTV's Real World: Cancun! Hair and makeup by Joseph's Salon. Be sure to get here for our Absolut VIP reception from 10 - 11PM. For VIP table bottle reservations, call 502.540.1116.

THE LATE SEATING AT ACTORS January 29, 2009 Performance, music and art for $10 cheap plus cash bar in the theatre Music Lucky Pineapple and the Lucky Pineapple Dancers Watch a Lucky Pineapple Video - Moment in the Street Performance Le Petomane Theatre Ensemble Radio Play A new installment of the Kory Kreme, Adventure, Suspense, Mystery, Cowboy, Indian Hour (written by Sean Daniels) Poetry by Brett Eugene Ralph Interview with Will Russell, owner of Why Louisville Art Photography by Laura Hartford

Hotel has your remedy for the winter blues! Presenting Remedy, a night of dance, disco and house music with Figure and Sleepy T! Absolutely NO COVER! $2 Hi Life and $4 Absolut. Doors open at 10 PM. For more information, call 502.541.1161.

The 16th annual African American Art Exhibition at Actors Theatre of Louisville will be on display from January 25 - February 22, 2010. The exhibition will run concurrent with the theatrical production of Ella. Each year, over 20,000 theatre and arts patrons view the exhibition, which has become a popular highlight of the region’s visual arts season. On February 5, 2010 awards will be presented at a reception honoring artists. These awards include a Brown-Forman Corporation purchase award as well as other purchase/merit prizes. Last year, more than $6,000 was awarded!

The Water Tower Regional, first held in 1909, is the oldest competitive juried art exhibition in the Southeast and Midwest regions. Hosted by the Louisville Visual Art Association, Kentucky's oldest arts organization, the exhibition will feature artwork from artists in Kentucky and surrounding states. This exhibit features artists from Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, Illinois and Ohio. Opening reception on January 24. Over $5,000 in cash awards will be presented at the reception along with a lecture by juror Churchill Davenport.

The monstrous course of bigotry and deceit are terrifyingly depicted through the story of a young farmer, his wife, and a young servant-girl who maliciously causes the wife's arrest for witchcraft. The farmer brings the girl to court to admit the lie-and instead of saving his wife, finds himself also accused of witchcraft and ultimately condemned with a host of others. Dates: 2010 January 21, 22, 23, 28, 29 & 30 @ 7:30pm January 23 & 30 @ 2:00pm Venue MeX Theatre, The Kentucky Center Ticket Information Kentucky Center: (502) 584-7777 www.kentuckycenter.org

Join CenterStage Academy as we present scenes and songs from Disney’s Beauty and the Beast. The children will work with musical theatre professionals in all three disciplines: singing, acting, and dancing, culminating in a musical theatre production on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, with your child playing a starring role. T-shirt included in price. January 17-May 11 Spotlight Youth Musical Theatre Sundays 3:15-4:30 PM Fee: $355 Member Fee: $295 Ages 5-8 (or by permission of instructor) Minimum of 10 students required. Spotlight Youth Players Sundays 4:30-6:00 PM

Fee includes an eight week league with a single elimination tournament. Women's Quads and Men's Quads. Men's Quads January 14-March 5 Thursdays 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Womens's Quads January 14-March 5 Thursdays 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Fee: $180/Team Age: 18+

This on-going workshop is for you if you are interested in developing your design and technique skills. Learning new and contemporary visual ideas is our goal. January 13-February 3 Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. January 15-February 5 Fridays 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. April 7-April 28 Wednesdays 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. April 9-April 30 Fridays 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. May 3-May 24 Mondays 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. May 7-May 28 Fridays 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Fee: $90 Member Fee: $70

An exploration of new and well known drawing materials used by artists to express themselves. An introduction to colored pencils is included. January 11-February 1 Mondays 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Fee: $90 Member Fee: $70

From Hip-Hop music to contemporary literature, movies to cable television, the identity of Black America is often characterized by caricature and exaggeration. Searching for the Heart of Black Identity showcases the work of an amazing group of African-American artists from across America whose work explores this cultural conundrum. This provocative exhibition includes works in film, photography, textiles, sculpture, paintings and poetry. The opening reception will be held on Friday, January 8th from 5:00pm to 7:30pm.

Mardi is almost here Call J Gumbo's Catering Line @797-5644 or denisef@jgumbos.com GREAT rates for the Mardi Gras season

Let City Taste Tours show you the city! Hop aboard the comfort of our luxury shuttle and let us treat your taste buds and tell you the tale of this fascinating town. We’ll cruise you through Louisville ’s city streets and gas lit historic neighborhoods, while stopping at exciting hot spots along the way. We’ll set you in front of a beautiful fire and give you the choice of four mouth watering desserts at a new, absolutely fabulous restaurant that not even the locals know about as of yet.

Explore the world of contemporary art quilts in this national juried exhibit featuring 31 works by artists from across the United States. Please visit our website at www.carnegiecenter.org or call 812-944-7336 for information on exhibit and related programs. Exhibit sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc. Museum hours Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5:30 pm. Admission is free.

Fierce. Fitness by Design is Louisville's newest fitness studio offering private personal training and one on one health coaching along with Yoga and Pilates!Join us for our grand opening celebration and meet our master trainer and set your workout schedule today! We offer many options... 2010 Weight Loss Challenge -yoga -pilates -sculpting -cardio -kickboxing -and many more! Individualized Personal Instruction! Call Holly at (502) 419-3211 for more information. Or email us at fiercept@insightbb.com

Take a humorous journey inside the magical world of animals, full of “Seussian” style rhymes guaranteed to bring smiles and chuckles. Whether going nose to nose with hippos as they graze upon nature’s massive salad bar, or eye to eye with dancing bears, discover how nature provides humor and wonder everywhere. Watch cheetahs race like Ferraris, bears that run their own fishing school, an opera-singing lion, and a sea of crabs that hold a town hostage!

Take a breathtaking tour of Kentucky in thirty minutes, all while sitting in a state-of-the-art theater in the Kentucky Center for the Arts. KentuckyShow! is an emotionally compelling, mulitmedia production that highlights Kentucky's fascinating people, places and spirit. Shows run Tuesdays through Saturdays at 11, 1 and 3 and Sundays at 1 and 3.

Chad Graham and Andrea Davidson switch off playing every other week. There is Champagne and Sushi item specials!

December 8, 2009 – January 31, 2010 Founded in 1995, the Louisville Area Fiber and Textile Artists (LAFTA) is an organization of local visual artists whose work encompasses an array of surface design and construction techniques. The two-fold mission is to provide on-going support and information to its members and to increase community awareness and understanding of fiber and textile arts. LAFTA hosts juried shows about once a year in the community.

December 8, 2009 – January 31, 2010 Founded in 1995, the Louisville Area Fiber and Textile Artists (LAFTA) is an organization of local visual artists whose work encompasses an array of surface design and construction techniques. The two-fold mission is to provide on-going support and information to its members and to increase community awareness and understanding of fiber and textile arts. LAFTA hosts juried shows about once a year in the community.

Enjoy the heat and beauty of glowing hot iron. The new tours of Kaviar Forge & Gallery will take you on an unforgettable journey though the history of metalworking. You will experience the past, present, and future of blacksmithing from the discovery of copper and the Bronze Age, to the Iron Age including the post industrialization of ironwork into its present art form.

“We did what we had to do.” The larger story of World War II is made up of millions of individual accounts of sacrifice, adventure and survival. Now you can hear the personal stories of 48 men and women from our area, in their own voices, at a one-of-a-kind exhibit that explores this defining event in our history. This exhibition runs through March 28, 2010 and is free with museum admission. For more, go to www.48stories.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Mary O’Doherty modoherty@kdva.org 502 592-7856 LOUISVILLE, KY – Flame Run contemporary art glass studio connects the parallels between glass and water with “Under the Sea,” an exhibit that opens Oct. 2 and runs through Nov. 20. The gallery will host a reception and demonstration from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on opening night.

Dumante Drink Specials Happy Hour Prices Give-Away Prizes Fun, Fun, Fun! 5:00pm-7:00pm EVERY Friday until the end of Summer!

Flame Run contemporary art glass studio will celebrate its 5th anniversary by showcasing work from more than a dozen old friends and past exhibitors.

Though the economy may keep you from taking a road trip, Italian holiday or a flight to the Far East, you can create your own culinary vacation with The Brown Hotel executive chef Laurent Géroli as your travel guide! The Brown Hotel is offering three summer cooking classes that explore the American South (July 10), Italy (July 24) and Asia (July 31). The classes begin at 7 p.m. and include two hours of instruction, tasting, wine and tax. The cost is $75 per person and reservations are required. Each class is limited to 12 people. To save a seat, please call (502) 583-1234, extension 7166.

Greetings all music lovers. I would like to invite you to join us every Friday night to enjoy the sweet sweet sound of some reggae music. We air from 11pm to 12midnight only on 91.9 WFPK Louisville or at www.wfpk.org for live feed. The host is Selector Ibuka and satisfacton is, in fact, guaranteed.

Every Friday night at Ernestos party to the infectious rhythms of TA2 Latin Sound. TA2 is a 9 piece dynamic band that fuses American pop & rock to Latin rhythms in both English & Spanish. Fun atmosphere, safe environment, good size dance floor Doors open at 10PM Salsa Class at 10:30PM Band starts at 11PM 18 and up/ 21 to drink Drink specials until midnight http://ro-ro.facebook.com/pages/TA2-Latinsound/108870890567?v=info

Every Friday night join TA2 Latin Sound for the hottest latin dance night in town. Great dance floor to rock out to the infectious rhythms of TA2's 9 piece hard hitting sounds that infuse American pop & rock as well as Latin songs in both english and spanish. Doors open at 10PM with salsa classes starting July 3rd. Bands starts around 11PM until 2AM 18 & up/21 to drink Drink specials until midnight For more detail or band bookings call 502-472-3679 or email: ta2latinsound@insightbb.com.

Every Friday and Saturday enjoy Live music by Randy Meyers and Drink specials on our beautiful Terrace. Live music will begin at 7pm. Enjoy 1/2 off select Wines, select Mixed Drinks and Budweiser and Bud Light Longnecks from 5pm to 7pm. We hope to see you this summer on the Terrace!

What makes something a treasure? Is it its uniqueness, its maker or original owner or simply its visual appeal? Great Revivals: Kentucky Decorative Arts Treasures, presents significant pieces from the Kentucky Historical Society collections that have been preserved and are treasured. This decorative arts exhibition opens Saturday, June 6, at the Old State Capitol in downtown Frankfort. For more information, contact Sara Elliott at 502-564-1792.

Participating artists include Rik Allen of Washington, Marc Petrovic of Centerbrook, CT, Emily Lombardo of Boston, MA, Laurel Streible of Clarksville, IN, Casey McMains of Jericho, VT and Flame Run artists Brook Forrest White, Jr., Susie Slabaugh White, Paul Nelson, Amy Pender, Tiffany Ackerman, and Mike Hudson.

The human form as a theme in glass art of all kinds is the subject of an exhibit at Flame Run contemporary art glass studio from February 6 to March 28. An opening night reception begins at 6 p.m. The show called “The Human Formed” was inspired by the work of Susie Slabaugh White, who owns the studio and hot shop with her husband, Brook White. Susie said she hatched the idea when she noticed human forms as a recurring theme in the work of glass artists she admired.

Exhibit includes the work of co-owners Brook Forrest White Jr. and Susie Slabaugh as well as Paul Nelson, Paul Hugues, Amy Pender, Tiffany Ackerman, Mike Hudson and Jon Capps. Visit www.flamerun.com for more information.

Shelby Council for Retarded Children / Dorman Center License #: 1950 Tuesday / Friday 7:15 PM Early Birds -7:15 1) Blue: $100.00 2) Orange $100.00 3) Green $100.00 Main Event - 7:30 First Half 4) Yellow: lollipop $175 5) Pink: (single) $125 6) Gray: (Lucky 7 - 7’s Wild) $175 7) Olive: (Inside Square) $175 8) Brown: (single) $125 9) Brown: (double) $150 10) Brown: (progressive coverall) $1,000 Played Out: $500 / $300 / $200 Intermission Second Half 11) Quick Cover All: $250 12) Odd/Even coverall: $400

Flame Run contemporary art glass studio is marking the arrival of its newest resident artist – Jonathan Capps -- with “Glass Connections,” an exhibit that celebrates the studio’s friendships and connections to glass artists at Centre College and around the world. The show opens Oct. 3 and runs through Nov. 15. An opening reception begins at 6 p.m. on Oct. 3.