The Kentucky Historical Society history campus and the KHS Foundation offices are closed Friday, Sept. 3, in observance of a statewide furlough day—a budget balancing measure.

WorldFest is the City's International Festival held annually on Labor Day Weekend With at least 90 languages spoken in the Louisville public schools and 50 percent of the city’s population growth over the past 15 years coming from international residents, Louisville is more culturally diverse than ever before.

Westport Whiskey & Wine in Westport Village is the official ticket sales location for the International Cocktail Classes presented at WorldFest featuring Pernod Ricard Brands, sponsored by Jameson Irish Whiskey. WorldFest, held on the Belvedere at 5th and Main Street, is Louisville’s annual celebration of the unique cultures that highlight the community. This year’s festival, the city’s 8th, will be from 11 am – 11 pm on Friday, September 3 and Saturday, September 4. INTERNATIONAL COCKTAILS Saturday, September 4 - World Tasting Tent located on the West Lawn

During this hands-on program, students explore the life and hardships of early Kentucky pioneers. Students handle tools from the past and make predictions about their uses, explore the galleries to complete an investigation guide about the history of Kentucky and see live performances. Advanced reservations and payment required. Call (502) 753-5663 today!

During the First Friday Trolley Hop! A Local Affordable Trunk Show of Handmade Goods Jewelry, Clothes, Bags, Glass, Home Items, Art & More Including Works By: Roxann Slate www.etsy.com/shop/roxannslate ...Clair Raabe http://artistdirectory.ky.gov/craft/glass/raabe_clair/ Adrienne Heath-Steifel www.theweatheruphere.com The Female Art Collective www.femaleartcollective.com Only Embry www.etsy.com/shop/onlyembry Laura Fauna www.etsy.com/shop/laurafauna DrtyAwsm www.etsy.com/shop/drtyawsm Greyarea www.etsy.com/shop/greyarea Lydia Lagenour www.etsy.com/shop/lunarlaundry

Thorpe Woodworks proudly presents Cabin in concert. Come out and enjoy a FREE live show as they wrap up their summer tour at the New Albany Amphitheater. Here's what critics are saying about their new album:

Adapted from the international bestselling novel, this sweeping tale explores friendship and family, loyalty and betrayal, and the possibility of redemption. The Kite Runner is a universal story that follows the bond between two boys in Afghanistan who are pulled apart by decades of civil unrest, and one man’s epic journey to confront the past.

Come see the children's author in this performance for grown-ups.

Local musician Rebecca Williams drops in at The Bard's Town for one night to dazzle...beautiful voice, great lyrics, and a wonderful array of sounds. As always in The Bard's Town Lounge, it's a free show. Stick around for late night happy hour from midnight to close!

Louisville Orchestra goes to Leipzig for FANFARA Fri. September 3, 2010 • 8:30pm | Whitney Hall | Jorge Mester, conductor | Sarah Chang, violin Wagner Prelude to Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg Mendelssohn Violin Concerto De Falla La Veda Breve Interlude and Dance Puccini I crisantemi Dukas The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Monthly Mayhem has gone plaid! Angels Rockbar presents The Plaid Party on Friday, September 3! Pull out that plaid for FREE admission before midnight. $100 goes to the sexiest plaid outfit, and $100 goes to the most creative plaid outfit! Be sure to RSVP for our Effen Vodka Reception from 10-11 PM at info@angelsrockbar-ky.com. For Happy Hour or Bottle Service, call 502.271.0552.

Mitch Fatel takes center stage at The Improv September 2 - 5! He's been the number one requested comedian on Satellite Radio, and has appeared numerous times on both the "Late Show with David Letterman" and the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno". In 2006, he took home honors as "Best Comedian" at the prestigious HBO Aspen Comedy Festival and in 2007, his half hour stand up special debuted on Comedy Central - and was ranked #6 all time by viewers! Don't miss Mitch! Get your tickets now by visiting www.improvlouisville.com or by calling 502.581.1332.

Peter Gooch's inspiration for this most recent body of work comes from his University Research Institute sponsored sabbatical taken in Ethiopia in 2009. Gooch’s stunning abstract work consists of series of strips of paintings that playfully shift in light, color and form embodying Gooch's impressions of the decorative motifs found in ancient Ethiopian art, artifacts and architecture. Contrasting the organic nature found within each of the individual strips is their geometric application, creating subtle tension and intrigue between the jumps in palettes.

The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft will host “Equine Divine” from August 7 through October 16, 2010. Fitting for an organization in the heart of the horse industry, this exhibition will feature work by two artists, Deborah Butterfield and Tim Flach, who are inspired by our equine companions. There will also be a small selection of equine inspired prints and drawings from the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine and The Purdue University Galleries. The opening reception will be held in conjunction with the First Friday Trolley Hop on Friday, August 6th from 5:00pm – 9:00pm.

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.

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!