CenterStage strikes up an intense, yet endearing, competition as it presents its rendition of “The 25TH Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” at the Jewish Community Center August 26 - September 4, 2010. Performances will be held on August 26, August 28, August 30, August 31, September 2 and September 4 at 7:30 p.m. August 29 at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

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.

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.

Cat lovers unite! Come see American Cat Fanciers Association-registered purebred cats as well as mixed-breed household pets in the 49th annual Kentuckiana Cat Club Championship cat show.

Not hot enough for you? Come on into the HOT SHOP this summer and create a beautiful sundisc! Every Saturday in September 10am -5pm Ages 7+ Call for appointment - 502.992.3056

Find out how you can become a hero in your own backyard on September 4 from 10am - 2pm. Be sure to pick up a free copy of the Zoo’s Toyota Backyard Action Hero Guidebook - full of fun facts, awesome animal pictures and cool activities. 502-238-5331 http://www.louisvillezoo.org/

Bead Mercantile's semi-annual bead show: Sat 10-5, Sunday 10-4 supplies for the beginner to the designer! silver, books, tools, seed beads, pearls, gemstones, cabochone, swarovski crystal, handmade lampwork beads, finished jewelry and much more. go to www.beadmercantile.com for a list of vendors and more information.

On September 4, 2010, come to our annual Founder's Day celebration bedecked in your best pirate apparel and help us break a Guinness World Record for “largest gathering of pirates!” All ages are welcome to this fun, FREE family-friendly street carnival, which includes games, food, inflatables, music, educational crafts and exciting performances by our costumed interpreters!

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

Join us at Sully's Saloon on Saturday, September 4 for the start of college football season and the ultimate rivalry - Kentucky vs. Louisville! We'll have $3 Beams during the game, $5 pitchers all day long, and $10 appetizer platters! Be the host with the most and you can win TWO FREE TICKETS to the game! Call 502.585.4100 for more info!

Create a fun custom clock face to help pass the time. Use basic fusing techniques to form your own clock. No previous glass working experience is necessary. Hardware included and assembled. Pieces may be picked up one week after class or shipped for an additional $15

Enjoy a fun family movie under the stars at the Zoo on September 4 from 5pm - 9pm! Special $5 Zoo admission after 5 p.m. includes pre-movie activities, games, Zoo exhibits open until dusk and a popular family movie at sundown. Ronald McDonald will entertain the crowds at 7:00 p.m. before the movie starts. Free for Zoo members. 502-238-5331 http://www.louisvillezoo.org/

Louisville Cardinals Vs. Kentucky Wildcats Papa John Stadium Louisville, KY Saturday 9/4/2010

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.

Five years ago, four displaced jazz musicians from New Orleans played traditional classical New Orleans Jazz at four vastly different performances in Louisville.  And for one weekend in 2005, the Louisville community gave them home and a place to play their music, away from the Katrina tragedy. Five years later, Dr. Michael White, the legendary clarinet player, is returning to Louisville to again lead a quartet of world-renowned musicians to raise money for the Gulf efforts that are not covered by BP.

Five years ago, four displaced jazz musicians from New Orleans played traditional classical New Orleans Jazz at four vastly different performances in Louisville. And for one weekend in 2005, the Louisville community gave them home and a place to play their music, away from the Katrina tragedy. Five years later, Dr. Michael White, the legendary clarinet player, is returning to Louisville to again lead a quartet of world-renowned musicians to raise money for the Gulf efforts that are not covered by BP.

Ri Ra Irish Pub brings you live music on Saturday, September 4 with the popular local band Jefferson Tarc Bus! Join us at Ri Ra - enjoy some delicious Irish grub and chug a few beers, all while enjoying the great sounds of Jefferson Tarc Bus! 9 PM.

Join "Jessup and the Getdowns" and The Bard's Town for 4 hours of musical fun! Get there early for the best seats... As always in our lounge, this is a free show!

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.

The popular St. Matthews Farmers’ Market, located in the heart of St Matthews at Beargrass Christian Church, will begin its fourth season on Saturday, May 15 from 8 am until 12 noon. The weekly market takes place through September 25. “With over 60 vendors and 2000 visitors each week, our market has become the largest Farmers’ Market in Louisville,” said Bob Callander, Committee Chair. “We are proud to support the local farmers and producers. “

Historic Maple Hill Manor Bed and Breakfast and Alpaca Farm

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!