The guest speaker will be Joe Shirley, Winemaker from Napa Cellars in St. Helena, California. Enologist Joe Shirley will share his California winemaking experiences from both the sensory-driven, artistic side and the technical aspects of his craft. The selected wines for pairing with the dinner are Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Mt. Veeder Chardonnay 2008, Merlot 2007, Zinfandel 2007, and “Stagecoach” Cabernet Sauvignon 2007.

A must see for those who admire souped-up antique cars.

From parachutes to traffic lights, Kentuckians have had some great ideas! Children and families are invited to test inventions and enjoy “Who’d Thunk It?,” a KHS Museum Theatre play. Free with admission. Contact Mike Deetsch at 502-564-1792 for more information.

Meet and interact with art car artists and enthusiasts at events throughout the weekend.

The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft will host the 9th Annual Kentucky Art Car Weekend from Thursday, August 5 to Saturday, August 7, 2010. The event will showcase nearly 40 art cars from around the country, including Chris Hubbard’s “Heaven and Hell Car” (Georgia), Ramona Moon’s “Corn Car” (Ohio), Becky Morris’ “OptiCARlusion” (West Virginia), Tim McNally’s “Other Art Car” (New Jersey), Gary Coover’s “Yellow Submarine” (Arkansas), and Melanie Harris’ “78 Tiki” art car (Ohio). A complete schedule can be found at www.kentuckyartcarweekend.com.

Come out and support efforts to restore the historic Cherokee Park Hogan's Fountain Pavilion. This majestic structure is in desperate need of attention, and you can help! Several Hundred People and Dirty Church Revival(among others) will be providing the evening's entertainment and for a $5 cover charge, you can have a great time 'raising the roof' for the pavilion. ALL PROCEEDS GO TO SAVE THE PAVILION.

Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest welcomes returning Grandmaster M. O. Serikali, Ph.D. and assistant instructor Revakah Higgins-Myers for another 10 week course on Thursday evenings of Tai Chi Chuan beginning August 5. This practice is an ancient Chinese art that strengthens both body and spirit with physical movement and mental concentration, and is one of the many opportunities at Bernheim that expands Bernheim’s mission of connecting people with nature. “Tai Chi and nature have to be part of our reality and humanity based on what we see, feel, and do,” says Dr. Serikali.

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The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft will host “Red River: The Narrative Carvings of Edgar Tolson, Donny Tolson, Carl McKenzie and Earnest Patton,” July 24 through October 9, 2010. This is exhibition No. 9 in the Mary Norton Shands Kentucky Artist Series, an ongoing series of exhibitions which focus on the rich variety and quality of Kentucky art and artists, presented in the memory of our Museum founder. The opening reception will be held Friday, July 23rd from 5:00pm – 8:00pm.

21c Museum unveils three pieces by Simen Johan that have never before been on public view in a ten-year survey of the artist’s work. The two photographs and one sculpture to be displayed for the first time are new additions to Johan’s "Until the Kingdom Comes" series. The exhibition features 21 photographs and sculptures—including works from the artist’s earlier series "Evidence of Things Unseen"—and will be on view at 21c Museum Hotel from July 2 through October 4.

Join Karem's Grill & Pub every Thursday in the summer for live music and great food! From 7-10pm, enjoy different bands each week while eating some of the best food in town!

Fly through the crystalline structure of a snowflake, explore the metallic maze of a penny, escape the tangled polymers of chewing gum, and more as you catch a ride to NanoSpace with Oxy and her crew.

Witness the greatest success in space since the moon landing – the Hubble Space Telescope. Accompany space-walking astronauts as they attempt some of the most difficult tasks ever undertaken in NASA’s history. Experience up close the awesome power of the launches, the heartbreaking setbacks and the dramatic rescues of this powerful story.

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!