72°F1:55 PM A Modern Day Christmas Miracle - The Light Keeper Pro! [Holidays]
“He worked in profanity the way other artists might work in oils or clay. It was his true medium; a master." The description of the dad in Jean Shepherd’s “A Christmas Story” could apply to me at the holidays. Especially, when Christmas lights won’t work.
Smillie's Picks: Christmas Activities [Louisville Magazine]
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Celebrate the season with A Nutcracker Storytime featuring the Louisville Ballet at the Library [Books]
For many adults, the Holiday season can be a time of hair-raising stress. There are relatives to be wrangled, pies to be baked, trees to be trimmed and endless rounds of wondering if Santa will be able to afford all the right presents. Let’s not even talk about the shopping situation at The Mall.
You're welcome: A local list of ways and places to make the most of your gift giving [Christmas]
You're welcome ahead of time for the dose of joy you'll get from following the recommendations included below. It's always a great idea to support local artists and businesses when doing your holiday shopping, but Occupy Wall St! seems to be inspiring more people to raise a banner (both literally and metaphorically) to pay more attention to individuals in the community.
Annual fireworks at The Summit next week [Family & Parenting]
The Summit will usher in holiday spirit at its signature holiday event “Lights Up” on Friday, Nov. 18 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on The Terrace. The annual event is free to attend and attracts families from all over Louisville. The North Oldham Little League All Star team has been selected for the honor of turning on The Summit’s holiday lights and kicking off the fireworks show. The team represented the region at the 65th Little League World Series this past summer.
Deck the halls of the Kosair Children's Hospital a few weeks early this year at the Festival of Trees and Lights [Family & Parenting]
"It is a fair, even-handed, noble adjustment of things," wrote Charles Dickens in A Christmas Carol, "that while there is infection in disease and sorrow, there is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good-humour." This is the basic glass-half-full philosophy that powers the Festival of Trees and Lights every pre-Christmas season, which benefits the Kosair Children's Hospital and is being held this year from November 11 to 13 at Louisville Slugger Field.
A Beautiful Day, "Kentucky Seafood", and the Woodford Army Reserve [Food and Dining]
I consider myself a pretty simple guy who simply knows what he likes. I love my wife, a well-made drink, slow country drives on a beautiful day, local history, innovative chefs, and of course great food. No, this is not my Match.com profile, I’m just explaining why it's embarrassing having to admit that I’d never been to a single one of the distilleries which blanket the Kentucky landscape.
Holidays affect buses, parks and junk collection this week [Communities]
Your family isn’t the only thing that gets completely thrown out of whack with the nearing of the holidays… So does the regular schedule of almost everything. From schools to stores to office hours, nothing in this city is open, active or taking questions at the times they usually are during the weeks surrounding Christmas, etc.
So here are a few quick notes about services and activities that will be jamming to a different little drummer boy in the next few days:
Girls Night Out kicks off Fifth Annual Hollydays Art and Gift Market [Louisville newbie]
If you are looking for the perfect gift for the stylish women (and men) in your life, visit the Fifth Annual Hollydays Art and Gift Market at the Mellwood Arts Center this weekend. Hosted by the Junior League of Louisville, Hollydays showcases handmade clothing, ornaments, and fudge from talented craftsmen and women.
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