Five years ago, New Orleans was in ruins from Hurricane Katrina. Thousands were displaced, and some never returned to their homes. For many, there was no home to return to.

Chances are you have either made a mix tape for someone or received one. When the phrase "mix tape" is uttered, it is understood that it generally means a mix CD these days. Think of it like saying "Coke" to mean "soda." Mix tapes are about flow and feeling not happenstance. The mix tape, like a concept record, should be compiled with its entirety in mind. Even if the theme is bound by a certain moment in time, the song order is critical to its overall effect. And people in Louisville are generally like anyone else when it comes to making the perfect mix tape.

With their newest album Diamond Eyes just released a few months ago the Deftones go back out on tour, and are set to perform this evening at Expo Five.  I've been listening to this band for years now, but have never actually had the opportunity to check them out live.  This will be a real treat, especially if you're familiar with their newest album, and by the grace of god they end up playing quite a bit of the material from it.

Indian Classical and Semi-Classical Vocal Music by Dr. Ram Deshpande from India. He will sing Khayal, Thumari, Natyasangeet and Bhajan.

The Louisville Orchestra kicks off its new season Friday, September 3, 8:30 p.m., at Whitney Hall with guest artist Sarah Chang, who will play Felix Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto as part of the program. Chang began her career as an eight-year-old prodigy and has gone on to play with the world's major orchestras, winning rave reviews and becoming a successful EMI recording artist.

Cralle-Day Garden, behind the Center for Kentucky History KHS will kick off the Bill Monroe centennial with bluegrass and barbecue in the garden just before what would have been the musician’s 99th birthday. Join bluegrass scholar Tom Adler as he interviews and presents performances by Jim Smoak and Danny Jones, former members of Bill Monroe’s band, the Blue Grass Boys, and master bluegrass musicians Michael Cleveland, Larry Raley and Steve Cooley. Free with admission. Contact Mark Brown at 502-564-1792 for more information.

HEARTWORKS is a multi-media art experience coming to Art Sanctuary and The Alley Theater this September 11. Featuring a runway presentation by designer Rachel French (Venomiss Designs), the show will also host performances by The Revenants, the Blue Moon Circus, and Bu Hao Ting. Static art displays will feature the work of about a dozen local artists, including...... renowned poster artist Justin Kamerer (Angryblue) and photographer Scott Slusher.

Halloween Spooktacular Part of the Yum Family Series Saturday, October 23, 2010 • 11am • Louisville Palace Jason Weinberger, conductor Free Pre-concert discovery activities, sponsored by Family Allergy & Asthma, begin at 10am in the lobby. Don’t scare your little ones this Halloween, enrich them! Bring them to the Louisville Orchestra’s Halloween Spooktacular on Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 11am. Come in costume and kids can march across the stage of the Louisville Palace while the Orchestra musicians perform in costumes of their own.