The As Yet Unnamed Theatre will hold auditions for the musical "Forbidden Broadway - Greatest Hits Vol 1" on Sunday, January 31, 2010 @ 2:00 p.m. at the Third Lutheran Church, 1864 Frankfort Avenue(across from the Kentucky School for the Blind). Roles available for male and female age range 20 and older. Please be prepared to sing an up tempo/comedic song. The show will be directed by Sandy Richens Cohrs. Production dates will be March 12-21, 2010 in the MEX Theatre, Kentucky Center. For more information e-mail ayutc@aol.com.

Thank You Louisville for all your support! The Goranflo Family would like to invite you to O Sheas Pub 956 Baxter 2pm - If you would like to help Carter please attend and become one of Carters Angels. This is not a fundraiser! It is a simple idea that anyone can do to help. Be a part of Saving Carters Life by attending at 2pm. Everyone's Invited. Bring a friend we want a full house. Free to attend but a limited menu and bar will be available. Carter, Miranda & Neil will be in attendance to explain how YOU can help.

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.

On Saturday, January 30, the hottest duo in town is throwing the most unforgettable birthday bash of the year! It's DJ D Cup & Miss Sticky's birthday bash at Angels Rockbar - with S'Mores Wrestling on Rockbar's Stage! You can't miss this one! For VIP reservations, call 502.664.4316. Get there early for Power Hour - $3 Top Shelf Cocktails from 10 - 11 PM!

A quote that best describes The Jaystorm Project (a.k.a. The Four Horsemen) is best described as: “A guitar full of Jimi Hendrix mixed with a healthy dose of pure funk, rock, and hip-hop guaranteed to get any crowd moving with an intense live show. They're a nonstop rock-and-groove fest with an unlimited amount of energy, guaranteed for every performance." Come out to Phoenix Hill Tavern and witness on Friday, January 30th, 2010 Show starts at 9:30 pm www.jaystorm.net www.myspace.com/jaystormband www.ilike/artist/jaystorm

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!

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.

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.

Beginning the week of Jan. 18, the Baptist Hospital East Cancer Care Center will offer a Cancer and Restorative Exercise (CARE) group session for those diagnosed with cancer in 2009. In the program, personal trainers specially instructed in working with cancer patients will design a workout for each participant. The groups will workout at the Baptist East/Milestone Wellness Center, 750 Cypress Station Drive. The cost is $200 which includes 20 visits and a three-month Wellness Center membership.

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.

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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.

Yoga with Art 2:30-4:00pm, $5 Cabaret Life Drawing 4:30-6:30pm, $10 ($5 students) BYOM (bring your own mat) for Yoga with Art. Flex those creative muscles as you work through a variety of ancient poses. Sessions are just $5 at the door and are led by Certified Yoga Teachers Skylar Smith, Jonathan Swanz, Teresa Phelps Martin, and Ashley-Brooke McGinty. Attendees should bring their own mat or towel and water and arrive early to ensure a spot because space is limited.

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.

The Mu Do Ryu Judo Dojo located at 3030 hunsinger Lane offers a children's Judo class that meets every Sunday at 4 PM. Learn a martial art with over a hundred years of rich tradition and effective combat techniques! Judo is Japanese wrestling. Our curriculum has NO kicking or punching, it is far safer than striking martial arts for young students. Low rates, no contracts, small class sizes. The first lesson is always free. http://www.mudoryu.com

The Mu Do Ryu Judo Dojo located at 3030 hunsinger Lane offers an adult Judo class that meets every Thursday and Sunday. Learn a martial art with over a hundred years of rich tradition and effective combat techniques! Low rates, no contracts, small class sizes. The first lesson is always free. http://www.mudoryu.com

Pub Trivia! Teams play for cash and prizes. 6 Category Rounds - 3 Questions Per Round 1 Halftime Question - Multiparts 1 Final Question - Only plus/minus round Cash Prizes! A great way to spend an evening.

“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

Show off your vintage fashion sense and indulge in some retro cocktails with Mad Men Sundays at Proof on Main. Every Sunday from 8 to 11:30 p.m., the bar at Proof will offer classic cocktails and discounted bar bites to enjoy while they air the Golden Globe award-winning television show. Mad Men is on from 10 to 11 p.m., and guests are encouraged to wear retro costumes in homage to their favorite characters on the show.

Our Sunday Farmer's Market is back, bigger and better than ever! We've added new vendors to your tried and true favs, so stop by and choose from an even wider selection of local goodies from all around Kentuckiana! Every Sunday through October 12 - 4 PM Outside the St. Matthews Market - 3738 Lexington Rd.

Stroll through the most prestigious address in Louisville while viewing a monumental collection of art by local and regional artists.Paintings, Sculptures, Multi Media, Fibers and Quilts, Fountains and Water Features, Home decor and Furniture. All items are for sale and benefit Kosair Childrens Hospital. Sponsored by Wolford Built Homes.

Worship services are at 9:00 and 11:00

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.

Throughout the year, Glassworks offers the opportunity for participants to enter the glassblowing studio where they can create one-of-a kind hot glass pieces with the assistance of resident artists. A fun family activity and beautiful keepsakes! Ages 7+ APPOINTMENTS REQUIRED! For May, we will offer: BLOW YOUR OWN VASE & SCULPT YOUR OWN FLOWER This blow event sells out every year, give mom something she will always cherish. A fun gift to create FOR or WITH your Mama! Dates: 12-5 Sunday, May 3rd 10-5 Saturday, May 9th 12-5 Sunday, May 10th

Make Your Own “Light bulb” Paperweight (offered every Saturday in April & May) Transform an ordinary light bulb into a beautiful work of art. Using crushed bits of glass called frit, we’ll fill up a light bulb and fuse the bits into a lovely paperweight. You can choose as few or as many colors of frit as you like to make something dazzling that will brighten even the most disorganized of desks!

From Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell) and John Caird (Les Miserables) comes a joyuous and inspirational musical about parents, children and faith...not to mention centuries of unresolved family business! Loosely based on the book of Genesis, Children of Eden is a frank, heartfelt and often humorous examination of the age-old conflict between parents and children. The show ultimately delivers a bittersweet but inspiring message that "the hardest part of love...is letting go."

Shoot pool for $1/hr per person. $2 Well Drinks including bourbon, vodka, rum, gin, and tequila. A variety of mixers are available.

Come jam with other local musicians or just to listen and enjoy some Award-Winning Pizza and a good time at Bearno's By-The-Bridge. Also talk to management about playing on a Friday or Saturday Night!

Come to Bearno's By-The-Bridge to jam with other local musicians or just to be entertained by the musical talent of Louisville!

Blow a Kiss!! Come into the Hotshop at Glassworks and warm up with your sweetie to Blow Your Own Kiss. A Glassworks artist will help you design and blow this memorable glass gift of love. Do something different for V-day, Make it a Date! Cost: $50 Time: 30-35 minutes Ages: 7+ Call for appointment: 502.992.3056 Dates and Times: Sat. 7th, 10-5; Sun. 8th, 12-5;Thurs. 12th, 12-9; Fri. 13th,12-9; Sat. 14th, 10-9; Sun. 15th,12-5; Sat. 21th, 10-5; Sat. 28th, 10-5.

Come to Bearno's By-The-Bridge and rock out, jam with other bands, or just be entertained by local musicians. Also, a good way to get booked at one of Bearno's locations!

Shoot pool for $1/hr per person. $2 Domestic Bottles including Bud Light, Budweiser, Miller Lite, and Coors Light!!!

Come join us for Hot Fridays January 30th, 2009 at Louisville's historical Rudyard Kipling that offers a great size dance floor and plenty of seating. $7 cover includes free Salsa class at 9:30PM by top notch Latin dance instructor to warm up for a HOT night of Latin dance and fun with a live performance by TA2. For ages 18 & up. Must be 21 to drink. For more info about the event or band go to www.TA2LatinSound.com.

Come out and experiment with other local musicians and maybe even get booked to play at Bearno's By-The-Bridge or Bearno's Highlands. Not a musician...that's ok too, feel free to come out and enjoy some Award-Winning Pizza and an excellent beer selection while feeding your ears with some fine tunes!

Shoot pool for $1/hr per person. $2 pints and $6 pitchers of domestic beer!!!