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The Arts Council of Southern Indiana exhibit of Kimberly Carroll-Raber's "BONES" [Visual art]
The stones of Kimberly Carroll Raber’s carvings are made of alabaster, soapstone, and Italian alabaster. She considers them, “the bones of the earth. ” Her carvings are, in her own words… my meditation and a metaphor for my life. She says; “Carving stone is: excavation, exploration, foundation and structure all come to mind as I work. Digging beneath the surface reveals memories of the past, remnants of a life that once thrived. I find it fascinating that even the tiniest of relics can determine the rise and fall of a civilization. ”
Mayor Fischer says Museum Plaza isn't dead [News]
On a WFPL news special, Louisville's Mayor Greg Fischer took questions from listeners on all things Louisville.
I called in to ask him about the Museum Plaza project.
Week of celebrations to surround Hindu temple rededication [Visual art]
After a decade of serving the Hindu and Jain communities in the greater Louisville area, it’s time for a fresh start for The Hindu Temple of Kentucky. After extensive renovations, this year the Indian community is celebrating with a grand re-inauguration ceremony called “MahaKumbhabishekam” on Sunday, June 12 after a week of festivities. The celebration will begin this coming Sunday, June 5 and feature daily prayers and cultural programs to commemorate the Temple and its unique contributions to the diversity of the Louisville diaspora.
Historic Old Louisville Kentucky app officially released today [Technology]
Did you know that Old Louisville has the largest collection of Victorian-era architecture in the USA? Old Louisville also comprises the third-largest Historic District in the USA, and many structures are on the National Register of Historic Places. Did you know that there as also an app for that?
Tour Homes Selected For The 2010 AIA House Tour [Prospect]
Join Louisville this Sunday, September 19, for the 2010 American Institute of Architecture Home Tour. There will be seven homes throughout the city of Louisville and, if you love channels like HGTV as much as I do, then this will definitely be a treat. The tour will be from 1PM until 6PM and the cost is $15 ($10 in advance by calling Jason Brown @ 582-2500).You can also get your tickets from any of the homes featured in the tour. Below is a list of the seven chosen ones:
Louisville Building Receives Highest Honor for Sustainability
Local architecture firm, GBBN, wears green colored glasses in the city of roses.
Recently awarded ‘Gold’ certification for three local projects, and the highest rating for their Louisville offices, GBBN is setting the standard for sustainable practices in the Derby City, our region, and worldwide.
GBBN Louisville earned a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification using the Commercial Interiors Rating System from the US Green Building Council (USGBC).
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