I know there are Louisvillians out there who claim that there is no reason for them to ever come to Indiana. As a former Louisville resident, I was called to Indiana by a much lower mortgage payment. But if the lower cost of living isn't enough to bring you to Southern Indiana, maybe these three weekend events will help you work up the courage to drive across a bridge:

Carmichael's Bookstore will host a reading and book-signing with author David Sedaris on Sunday, June 21st beginning at 4 PM at the Frankfort Avenue store.  Sedaris will visit Carmichael's as part of his national tour for the paperback edition of his newest book, When You Are Engulfed in Flames.   

Westport Village announces a new event – Healthy You Healthy Planet Festival to be held 10 am-5 pm, Saturday, May 30th. The event is produced by the businesses in Westport Village that focus on healthy lifestyles and a healthy planet. These businesses are Amazing Green Planet, Chuck & Mike’s Tennis Shop, Curves Fitness, elements therapeutic massage, MultiCare Centre for Integrative Medicine, Norton Immediate Care Center, Snap Fitness, Mountain Bike Depot and ‘Cross Supply, and The Trail Store.

The Louisville Visual Arts Festival (LVAF) is a cooperative effort engaging the best visual arts, arts organizations, galleries, and arts stake holders in the region. LVAF is an annual sustainable Festival, with a different theme each year, geared to raising awareness and the stature of the Louisville's Visual Arts community regionally, nationally and internationally.