Wednesday, January 30, 2019

StepFest

Saturday, March 23, 2019 StepFest is a step team competition for Elementary, Middle and High School step teams, as well as community step groups. Division winners will receive cash prizes and will be featured in the 2019 Republic Bank Pegasus Parade. This event is produced by Louisville Parks & Recreation. Admission for spectators is $5 (Children 5 and under free). To enter the free competition or for more information contact Laneisha Beasley at (502) 574-3206 or laneisha.beasley@louisvilleky.gov. Application Form Waiver Form

COMMUNITY INTERFAITH PEACE CONCERT

The Peace Concert uses music to showcase our diversity within one human race! The concert promotes inter-religious and intercultural dialogue for global unity and peace through music. Many seek to divide us -- this concert intends to bring us all together as one -- regardless of our faiths, cultures, traditions, or backgrounds.  

LOUISVILLE MUSIC AWARDS

91.9 WFPK Independent Louisville is proud to present the Louisville Music Awards. The LMAs will be held on Sunday, Feb.10, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at the Bomhard Theater in the Kentucky Center as a celebration of Louisville’s diverse music community. This year’s event will be co-produced by musician and 90.5 WUOL Music Education Manager Jecorey “1200” Arthur and 91.9 WFPK Program Director Stacy Owen.   Backed by the Louisville Public Media All-Star Band, this year’s LMAs presents an evening of live, never-before-seen music collaborations and special performances highlighting honorees. The backing band features Jecorey “1200” Arthur, Meg Samples (Bridge 19, The Deloreans), Kojin Toshiro (Free Soul Effect), Stephen George (LPM President) and special guests Otis Junior, Shadwick Wilde (Quiet Hollers), Tyrone Cotton and others.   This year’s LMAs will present five award categories: — The Advocate Award will honor the University of Louisville Underground Music Archive (LUMA) (Heather Fox, Carrie Daniels, Elizabeth Reilly). This award recognizes a person or organization that champions Louisville music by supporting live events, recordings and more as a super fan. — The Collaboration Award will honor KRM Live (Jared Zarantonello). This award recognizes a Louisville collaboration that occurred in 2018. — The Youth Award will honor Girls Rock Louisville. This award recognizes a nonprofit Louisville youth organization showing quality impact through music education.  — The Legacy Award will honor Jerry Greene, Ed White and Melody Welsh-Buchholz. This award recognizes Louisville musicians considered to have a legendary body of work.    Voting is open now through Jan 18 for two new LMAs: — The 90.5 WUOL Music Teacher of the Year honors an educator working in the band, choir, orchestra, jazz, orchestra, orff, general music, collegiate or private teaching world. If you’re a student, co-worker or parent who would like to nominate someone please visit wuol.org. — The Emerging Award honors a Louisville music act relatively new to public prominence. Music fans can cast their through Friday, Jan. 18 here.   Tickets are on sale at KentuckyCenter.org and are $10 in advance, $15 the day of the show. VIP tickets are $25 and include a reception at 6 p.m. to mix and mingle with the honorees before the show and early admission seating at 6:45 p.m. General admission will be at 7 p.m., and the event begins at 7:30 p.m.    Support for the Louisville Music Awards comes from Bulleit Frontier Whiskey. 

Science with a Twist

        When? Feb. 2, 2019 • 6-11 p.m. • The Kentucky Science Center LG&E KU Power Hour, honoring our 2018 Ambassadors of Science Literacy: • Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. • Lt. Governor Jenean M. Hampton • Warren County Public Schools Admission is $250 per ticket. Dinner, open bar, reception, and valet parking are included. Purchase tickets online at KYScienceCenter.org or call 502-560-7128 Hands-on fun that makes you the cool kid on the block with interactive activities on all three floors of the Science Center. This is our largest fundraiser which supports Kentucky Science Center’s belief that Science Matters. We encourage people of all ages to Do Science in ways that inspire a lifetime of learning. This event is 21+ only. What to wear? Wear your totally awesome outfit of the 80’s. Prizes will be given to the best individual and group costumes. 1st  Floor – Movie  Magic Create 80’s teenage fashion. Cook up iconic slimes from TV and movies. Shoot our ping-pong ball cannon at 80’s ghouls, Ghostbuster style. 2nd Floor – Old  School  Gaming Make your own pixelated tote bag for storing all your fun, new 80’s gear. Be the human remote for Pac-Man and play up a storm in our 80’s home arcade. 3rd Floor – Glam  Jam! Get material with Madonna and purple with Prince in the 80’s Glam Jam lounge and star in your favorite 80’s music videos. Put your 80’s music knowledge to the test while you guess that song at the music stations.    

GALENTINES DAY BRUNCH

No Scrubs allowed! It's Galentines Day Ya'll!  Grab the squad and get ready for a day filled with $2 Strawberry Mimosas, $5 Wheatley Bloody Mary's, super cute themed cocktails, and our delicious brunch menu! If you're feeling feisty grab a $20 bottle of Strawberry Mimosas with your bffs and head over to our selfie wall! Don't forget to tag us! We'd love to feature you on our social media!  Get a reservation for your girl gang now through Open Table, shoot us an email at thehub@hublouisville.com, or give us a call at (502)777-1505!  Don't miss out on a day to celebrate your Bffs and show how much you appreciate them with all of us at The Hub!   

BEAM MY VALENTINE COCKTAIL CLASS

Mix up your Valentine’s Day plans this year. Love Bourbon? Love Chocolate? We’ve got the batch crafted especially for you. Join us at the Jim Beam® Urban Stillhouse on February 14th for a Valentine’s Day celebration that will have you swooning for more, whether you have a date or not. You’ll stir, shake and garnish two specialty cocktails featuring the bold, rich flavor of Jim Beam® Bourbon—while you nibble on perfectly paired appetizers. Plus your ticket includes a special gift. Space is limited, reserve your tickets now.  Come single or in a group.  $30 ǀ Must be 21+ years of age to participate  Duration: 7:00pm-9:00pm EST FAQs Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? - You must be 21+ to participate.  What are my parking options for the event? - The 4th St. Live garage is adjacent to Fourth Street Live! on Fifth Street between Muhammad Ali and Liberty. FREE parking is available Monday through Thursday after 6pm and all day Sunday. Other parking options exist surrounding 4th St. Live. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? - You may contact the Jim Beam® Urban Stillhouse at (502) 855-8392. What's the refund policy? - There are no refunds to this event. There is limite space available and once we sell your seat, we cannot offer a refund. Jim Beam® Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, 40% Alc./Vol. ©2019. James B. Beam Distilling Co., Clermont, KY. Must be 21+ to participate.

Chocolate Tasting and Wine Pairing

Calling all chocolate lovers! This is the class for you! In this class, you'll enjoy four different types of chocolate with wine pairings. You'll learn about new chocolate recipes and which ones make your taste buds happiest.

Valentine Bierhalle with Rascals of Ragtyme

Clay Date

THIRD ANNUAL CLAY DATE Tuesday, February 12, 2019, 6 - 9p OR   Thursday, February 14, 2019, 6-9p 3rd Floor Education Studio Limited to 9 couples $90 per couple/$80 for members ​ Take time to get creative with your favorite person! Bring a someone special to KMAC's 3rd annual Clay Date where each duo will be able to make and glaze pieces of pottery to pick up when fired. Work with local ceramist, Suzy Hatcher and KMAC Educators to learn the basics of hand building and throwing on a pottery wheel.  ​ KMAC's adult workshop are perfect for beginners or anyone looking to be creative and spend time with friends. Snacks and libations will be provided. Questions? Email education@kmacmuseum.org ​ Cancellation policy: If the registrant cancels 7 days or more before workshop date, the fee will be refunded. For cancellations less than 7 days before the workshop date, we cannot offer refunds, credits, or transfers, but you may send a friend in your place!

Kosair Shrine Circus

Spend your weekend  at the Kosair Shrine Circus performed by George Carden Circus International to view a three-ring production, fascinating to children and adults alike. With various show times and tickets starting at $25, gain access to elephant rides, photos with snakes, pony rides and more. kosaircircus.com

21st Annual Jewish Film Festival

The 21st annual Louisville Jewish Film Festival strives to show the richness and diversity of the Jewish experience by presenting the best contemporary international films. Through feature films, shorts, documentaries and student films, as well as conversations with guest speakers, the festival explores Jewish identity with the hope of increasing tolerance and educating its audiences.  Many are award-winning films and some have been nominated for Academy Awards. Since our beginning over 100 outstanding films have been shown at a variety of venues accompanied by guest speakers and receptions. PRICES $10 in advance | $12.50 at the door | $5 student with valid ID (unless otherwise stated) Film Pass: 4 tickets for $36 (does not include Who Will Write Our History) On the day of the show, tickets will be available one hour prior to the film at the venue. Tickets to all films are available online, by phone at 502-459-0660 or in person at The J (3600 Dutchmans Lane).

Puppy Bowl 2019

Not everyone loves sports-ball, but EVERYBODY loves puppies! Pre-game your Superbowl Sunday with the Kentucky Humane Society on the second floor of Copper & Kings with a family-friendly Puppy Bowl Viewing Party – and yes, they'll be bringing adoptable puppies and kittens! Doors open at 2pm, with the Puppy Bowl playing on our big screen from 3-5pm with shareable game day food platters and drinks (including non-alcoholic options) available for purchase. We're excited to be hosting some local vendors at the event for all of you dog parents and canine lovers! Unfortunately we can't accommodate outside dogs except for service animals.

Cocoa Classic 5K

Use #CocoaClassic5K share your photos from the event! Instagram: @kentucky_runs This is a public page for our participants to post on. Event times, dates, location and all other details are subject to change prior to event. All official information is on the event's website KentuckyRuns.com

Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Sharing the Stories: A Legacy of Kentucky Craft Artists

In Kentucky, creative arts are a vibrant part of everyday life and play an important role in our legacy as a state. Join us for an afternoon of conversation with a panel of premier Kentucky artisans as they share the stories of their art form, personal techniques, challenges, and more. Taking place in the museum’s Great Hall, guests will be surrounded by beautiful and diverse forms of folk art and craft traditions in Kentucky Craft Luminaries: Sharing the Stories. The exhibit is offered in collaboration with the Kentucky Craft History & Education Association and features artwork from our guest presenters, as well as many other accomplished and talented artisans in the Commonwealth. Free with museum admission | Free to Frazier Members

Second Saturday Family Day - Inventions and Innovators

Get the most out of $5 February and learn the incredible origins of some very familiar objects that you use every day. With special objects pulled from our collection, crafts, games and performances, we’ll help you discover the incredible origins of the stoplight, Exit Sign, light bulb and more! We’ll highlight Kentucky-born African American inventor Garrett Morgan, have demonstrations by our friends from the Thomas Edison House, and showcase the talents of student representatives from the award-winning Meyzeek Middle School Robotics Team.

Thomas Rhett Concert

Thomas Rhett will make a stop in Louisville on his "Very Hot Summer Tour 2019" this fall. Rhett revealed that fellow country singers Dustin Lynch and and Russell Dickerson will join him on tour. Making the tour even more special is inclusion of Thomas Rhett’s father, fellow country star Rhett Akins, creating a recipe for a memorable slew of concerts.

Be the Life of the Party Even When You're Dead

No one wants to burden family with the planning of their funeral. But what can be done? In this class, learn how to preplan a celebration of life for loved ones that would replace a funeral and spare family the expense and emotion of planning it. This unexpected surprise and special gift will increase healing and happiness of family and friends while relieving the financial burden to loved ones. This workshop helps you create a framework for the celebration of your life.

Finances on Tap

Finances can be stressful. Do you feel like you are maximizing your potential and saving enough for the future? It might not be as scary as you think. The skills to manage your finances, save for the future, and prepare for retirement are key lessons we aren't taught in school. We all have the tools to succeed, we just might need a little help in getting there. Join us for a beer at Monnik Beer Company as we discuss finances with the professionals at Thrivent Financial. Learn how to develop a plan to improve your financial freedom.

Old 502 Winery Tour and Tasting

Experience a behind the scenes tour of Old 502 Winery and enjoy tasting six wines. Learn about the various wines and what fits your taste palate. Old 502 Winery uses grapes grown by local, Kentucky farmers, and they craft some of the most eclectic, funky wines you'll have the pleasure tasting. ​Join us for a completely different wine experience with wines that embody the uniqueness and can-do spirit of our city. 

Crochet for Beginners

Have you always wanted to learn how to crochet but didn't know anyone to teach you? Maybe it was too hard to self-teach or you thought it would be too hard! The wait is over! Join us and learn the basics of crochet including introductory information about yarn, hooks, gauge, abbreviations, how to read a pattern, and three basic crochet stitches (single crochet, half-double crochet, and doubt crochet).

Valentine's Photo Transfer

Just in time for Valentine's Day, learn a step-by-step technique to transfer your photographs onto wood, canvas, tile, vinyl, and more. This is not decoupage. The image doesn't just lay on the surface, it becomes a part of the piece revealing its texture. Denise will give you the hand's on skills to make a handmade gift with life, soul, and tells your story. Photo transferring brings your captivating and memorable images to life as keepsakes, home decor or even furniture.

Couples Valentine Dinner Cooking Class

Join Chef Kathy Douglas of Fresh Chef Experience for this private hands-on Valentine's Day cooking class for 12 people/6 couples only. This exclusive class offers a small chef-to-guest ratio so attendees spend lots of one-on-one time working directly with a professional chef. In this class, attendees will learn the proper technique for pan-seared chicken and sauce reduction to make a delicious Caprese Chicken. The class also teaches proper technique for making a vinaigrette and a delicious chocolate tart dessert. Perfect for any cooking skill level.

Chris Stapleton

Country music singer Chris Stapleton will be stopping on his 2019 tour in Louisville, KY at the KFC Yum! Center. Tickets are on sale now online at GoodDeedSeats.com. Available tickets include upper level, lower level, floor and general admission. Christopher Alvin Stapleton is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. He was born in Lexington, Kentucky, and grew up in Staffordsville, Kentucky, until moving to Nashville, Tennessee, in 2001 to pursue a career in music writing songs. Subsequently, Stapleton signed a contract with Sea Gayle Music to write and publish his music. Louisville is Chris's hometown and will be the last show of the tour. 

Monday, January 28, 2019

Night Alpine Tower Climbing

When: Friday, March 29 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Where: Jefferson Memorial Forest Challenge yourself on our 52’ climbing tower…in the dark! Learn basic climbing techniques and gain self-esteem, confidence and problem-solving skills while tackling this “high-altitude” obstacle course at night! A parent/ legal guardian must accompany any participant under the age of 18. All participants must pre-register and pre-pay through the Welcome Center.  Please wear tennis shoes and long pants/ shorts. Bring your headlamp! Program will meet in the Horine section of Jefferson Memorial Forest. Ages: 10 & up Fee: $20/person *Pre-registration required by calling 502-368-5404. 16 participants max, minimum 5    

Night Alpine Tower Climbing

When: Friday, March 29 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. Where: Jefferson Memorial Forest Challenge yourself on our 52’ climbing tower…in the dark! Learn basic climbing techniques and gain self-esteem, confidence and problem-solving skills while tackling this “high-altitude” obstacle course at night! A parent/ legal guardian must accompany any participant under the age of 18. All participants must pre-register and pre-pay through the Welcome Center.  Please wear tennis shoes and long pants/ shorts. Bring your headlamp! Program will meet in the Horine section of Jefferson Memorial Forest. Ages: 10 & up Fee: $20/person *Pre-registration required by calling 502-368-5404. 16 participants max, minimum 5    

Archery

When: Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Jefferson Memorial Forest Become another Katniss or Robin Hood by learning how to safely use a bow and arrow. This program teaches familiarization with equipment as well as the form and skills needed to hit your marks. This program is for all levels of experience. All equipment is provided. Program meets in Horine Reservation Fee: $18/person   *Pre-Registration required by calling 502-368-5404. This program is for ages 8 and up.  A parent/ legal guardian must accompany any participant under the age of 18. Minimum number of participants - 5 Max-20

Archery

When: Saturday, March 30, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Where: Jefferson Memorial Forest Become another Katniss or Robin Hood by learning how to safely use a bow and arrow. This program teaches familiarization with equipment as well as the form and skills needed to hit your marks. This program is for all levels of experience. All equipment is provided. Program meets in Horine Reservation Fee: $18/person   *Pre-Registration required by calling 502-368-5404. This program is for ages 8 and up.  A parent/ legal guardian must accompany any participant under the age of 18. Minimum number of participants - 5 Max-20

Down With Derby Fashion Show & Charity Auction

Join us for an evening of fun, style, and dancing at the 3rd annual Down With Derby Fashion Show & Charity Auction! This unique and fun runway show and cocktail party will offer attendees exclusive early bird access to the most stylish looks for the 2019 Derby season and will feature over 30 models, some whom are Down syndrome. The funds raised by the event will support our award winning and nationally recognized Lifelong Learning Programs which focus on the educational and social growth of individuals with Down syndrome. The first lifespan programming to be offered in the world, our innovative techniques provide our members with the knowledge, confidence, and support needed to reach their full potential. Event Website: www.downwithderby.com Ticket Price: $40 General Admission, $65 VIP Admission (includes Swag bag ($100 value), Reserved Seating, (2) Drink Tickets) Event Contact: Nicole Volz – nicolev@downsyndromeoflouisville.org

Musique Romantique

Louisville Chorus Daniel Spurlock, Music Director 25th annual Valentine Dinner Show, Dancing & Silent Auction 6 PM Cash Bar and Silent Auction opening 6:45 PM Dinner catered by the Seelbach Hilton 8 PM Show of classic love songs LouisvilleChorus.org 502-968-6300

Valentines Banquet

Bring your valentine to this sweetheart banquet. Randy Stinson, guest speaker, is senior Vice President and professor of Family Ministry at Southern Seminary. A recognized authority on the subject of biblical manhood and womanhood, Stinson is a regular conference speaker on the subjects of parenting, marriage, and men’s leadership. He is the co-author of A Guide to Biblical Manhood and co-editor of Trained in the Fear of God: Family Ministry in Theological, Historical, and Practical Perspective. He and his wife, Danna, have been married since 1991 and have eight children. The night will also include entertainment from magician and banjo player David Cottrell. Free childcare provided.

Bowl For Kids' Sake

Bowl For Kids' Sake is a fun and easy way for you and your company, friends, or family to support the life-changing work of Big Brothers Big Sisters. If you care about kids and can spare an hour to have fun with your friends, then Bowl For Kids' Sake is for you! When you participate in Bowl For Kids' Sake, you have the power to change lives for the better, forever. We depend on the money raised from Bowl for Kids' Sake to carry out the work of carefully matching children with caring adult mentors and providing ongoing support to the child, volunteer mentor and child's family.Today you can Register or Donate to our efforts to change the life of a child forever!

Acoustic Celtic Music with Pat Kirtley and na Skylark

Ring in Saint Patrick’s Day in a "pure-drop" traditional way! Join international Celtic fingerstyle guitar master Pat Kirtley and Celtic recording artists na Skylark for a magical two hours of inspired music in the beautifully restored performance space at “The St Catherine.” Wine, beer, and desserts available from The Bristol Catering. The Musicians: - Pat Kirtley is an internationally acclaimed, award-winning touring guitarist and composer known for his rich Celtic fingerstyle arrangements of traditional music including the works of Turlach O’Carolan and others. His 40-year career includes more than 10 recordings considered masterpieces in several musical genres, and his books and tutorials are essentials to students of both finger- and thumbstyle guitar. It’s a rare chance to catch this Kentucky native performing at home, but here’s yours! - na Skylark, which simply means “the skylarks” in Irish, plays the historic and traditional music of Ireland, Scotland, and other Celtic lands on Ireland’s national instruments: the Irish harp and the uilleann (“elbow”) pipes, weaving these voices and others – Irish song, flutes and whistles, fiddle, and the Appalachian dulcimer – into a tapestry of sound and feeling listeners have described as “deeply touching” “authentic,” and “soul-food for my Irish heart.” na Skylark’s “Old Ceol” was selected as one of the best new recordings of 2017 by “Celtic Connections” radio.

Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Valentine's Dinner and Candlelit Hike

Avoid the Valentine's restaurant frenzy, and do something different with your date! Begin your night with a cozy catered dinner at LNC, and then take a hike on candlelit trail at your leisure. Keep your eyes and ears peeled for sounds of forest nightlife! We've seen and heard owls, coyote, deer, raccoons, possum, and fox in our forest. Be sure to dress warm so you can enjoy a nice romantic stroll. (We also welcome non-romantic dates, but this event is for adults only.) $50 per person, includes dinner, dessert, non-alcoholic beverages, and hike. $45/ person for members. Please make sure to let us know if you have any dietary restrictions! Call to register 458-1328. Must register by 2/7. This will fill up fast, as space is limited! Please note: we will only cancel/refund in the event of severe weather--we hike outside all winter long.

2019 Louisville Visual Art Honors Luncheon

Second annual celebration of impactful contributors to the Metro Area's vitally interconnected and inter-generational visual art community. This year, Louisville Visual Art recognizes Sculptor Ed Hamilton with the Legacy Award, Collector and Philanthropist Rev. Al Shands with the Benefactor Award, Professor James Grubola with the Educator Award, and Master of Fine Arts Candidate Monica Stewart with the Emerging Artist Award. Come help us shine a light on those who use Art to make Louisville the kind of city in which we all want to live.

Neighborhood Meeting for Construction of an Accessory Dwelling Unit 18CUP1165 1722 Fernwood Ave

INVITATION TO NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING TO DISCUSS DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL FOR AN ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (APARTMENT) CONSTRUCTED ON TOP OF AN EXISTING GARAGE, WITH ALLEY ACCESS You have been invited because you are an adjacent property owner and are being provided the opportunity specified by zoning law to inspect the site and to solicit your input about the project. Meeting and property development location: 1722 Fernwood Avenue Louisville, KY 40205 Owners: R. Michael Mendieta and Scott Bailey Date and Time Tuesday February 12, 2019 from 6 pm to 8 pm. We look forward to meeting with you. Regards, R. Michael Mendieta Scott Bailey

Neighborhood Meeting for Conditional Use Permit 18CUP1200 2073 Douglass Boulevard

RE: Proposed Conditional Use Permit to allow a short-term rental on property located at 2073 Douglass Blvd.   Dear Neighbor, We are writing to invite you to a meeting we have scheduled to present neighbors with our Conditional Use Permit application to allow a short-term rental to be located as above. Accordingly, we have filed a pre-application for review on Monday, December 10th with the Division of Planning and Design Services (DPDS) that has been assigned case number 18CUP1200 and Jon Crumbie is the DPDS case manager. We would like to show and explain to neighbors this plan so that we might hear what thoughts, issues and perhaps even concerns you may have. In that regard, a meeting will be held on Monday, February 4 th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church located at 2233 Woodbourne Avenue in Collins Hall. (From the parking lot, enter through the covered walkway. At the top of the stairs there will be the stage-end entrance to Collins Hall. Also, there is a handicap entrance on Ellerbe Ave. through the double doors located in the middle of the building. Either take the stairs and turn right to Collins Hall or take the elevator, turn right after exiting the elevator and turn right again to enter Collins Hall.) If you cannot attend the meeting but have questions or concerns, please call me at 426-6688. We look forward to seeing you. Sincerely, John C. Talbot

Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Community Book Sale

Join us a book sale on Friday, February 15 (12:00 pm to 6:00 pm) and Saturday, February 16 (10:00 am to 4:00 pm) at the YMCA Safe Place. Thousands of donated books, movies, and games will be available, most for $1 - $2. Proceeds benefit The Book Works, a social enterprise employing disconnected and homeless youth.

Planning Commission Public Meeting 18STREETS1025 1250 East Broadway

You are invited to attend a review of a Closure of Public Right-of-Way. Subject Property: 1250 E BROADWAY Case Number: 18STREETS1025 Case Manager: JAY LUCKETT (jay.luckett@louisvilleky.gov) Meeting Type: PLANNING COMMISSION Date: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2019. Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard Location: OLD JAIL AUDITORIUM, 514 W. LIBERTY STREET 

Sounds Beginning Breakfast 2019

You are invited to join Heuser Hearing & Language Academy for the 2019 Sound Beginnings Breakfast. The support raised at this event helps give children who are deaf or hard of hearing in our community the gift of sound and language. This is a free fundraising event, but registration is required. To register or for more information on how to become a sponsor or table host, contact Shannon Kisselbaugh, Director of Philanthropy, at (502) 371-9939 or shannonk@thehearinginstitute.org.

The 7th Annual Gravy Cup!

Join us for The 7th Annual Gravy Cup! Held at the MAEC - Mellwood Art & Entertainment Center, this annual foodie event ranks as the largest biscuit and gravy competition in the world! Over 40 local chefs will compete in three categories: traditional, non-traditional, and Vegetarian/Vegan. Only one will go home with the People's Choice Award. All proceeds benefit the tweens and teens in foster care at Boys & Girls Haven. For Tickets visit: http://bit.ly/2T3rJ2Z General Admission: $20, Children: $5 VIP: $30 - includes discounted Gravy Cup Collectors Shirt and a "Fast Pass" entrance line at the event. To Enter a Gravy: http://bit.ly/2AUne3S

Kiss

Rock veterans Kiss are giving a concert in our city as a part of their farewell 'End of the Road' tour. Current band members are Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Tommy Thayer, and Eric Singer. According to Wikipedia, Kiss is one of the best-selling bands of all time, having sold more than 100 million records worldwide. In 2014 the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Get tickets: http://bit.ly/2ARlIQ7

12th Annual Neighborhood Health Fair

St. Mark's United Church of Christ, 222 E. Spring St., New Albany, will host its 12th annual Neighborhood Health Fair from 10 a.m.to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 23rd, 2019. This community event provides health and wellness services for adults and children at no cost. Free vision screenings and eyeglasses provided by WaterStep Ministries and Lions Club; Flu shots and blood pressure screenings by Baptist Health Floyd; haircuts; chiropractic screenings by McAllister Chiropractic; women's health education; HIV and Hepatitis testing and education/resources through Floyd County Health Department; Dental screenings and education. Resources on family literacy, alcohol/substance abuse, tobacco cessation, Veterans’ resources, health insurance, social services, financial planning and other physical and mental health needs will be available at no cost. Free clothing items provided by St. Marks Clothes Closet. Refreshments will be served all day, with a free hot meal served from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bilingual and American sign interpreters will be available. For more information, please call St. Marks at 812-945-2569 or e-mail at office@stmarksucc.org

Louisville Philharmonia Free 2019 Winter Concert

PRESS RELEASE WHO: Louisville Philharmonia-The Musicians’ Orchestra WHAT: Free 2019 Winter Concert - on Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 7:30PM. Join us for an evening of breathtakingly beautiful, passionate and poignant music. The musicians of the Louisville Philharmonia are very excited to be members of an orchestra which is operated and managed by the musician members. The orchestra is made up of local part-time and full-time musicians who have come together to perform great music and share their passion for and love of music with the community. The public is invited to attend and enjoy this FREE musical event-NO TICKETS NEEDED. Copland An Outdoor Overture Ravel Bolero Bartok Concerto for Orchestra WHEN: Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 7:30PM WHERE: HBPres Harvey Browne Memorial Presbyterian Church-St. Matthews (in the Sanctuary) 311 Browns Lane Louisville, KY 40207 CONTACT: Shelley Chapman LP#: 502-438-8331 (5024etude1) Email: LouisvillePhilharmonia@gmail.com Lou. Phil. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7485, Louisville, KY 40257 Website: http://bit.ly/1qh3RTc MORE: No tickets are needed-limited general admission seating will be available so be sure to arrive early. The Louisville Philharmonia is not affiliated with Harvey Browne Memorial Presbyterian Church. HBPres has graciously offered LPMO the use of its facility for our rehearsals and concerts. P.S. For those who "Facebook", please like us and you will have access to regular updates about the Louisville Philharmonia!

Central District Community Health Fair

Date: March 23rd 2019 ; Time 10:00am to 2:00pm ; Address 1304 South 28th St Louisville Ky 40210; Providing free health & medical screening to the community. Sponsor by " The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Kentucky". 

Public Education: Unbridled or Unraveling?

Kentucky to the World Presents Global Education Strategist Dr. Vicki Phillips (and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Matthew Barzun) What was once one of our greatest national resources, public education, is in danger. On March 7, Kentucky native Dr. Vicki Phillips will join former U.S. Ambassador to the United Kingdom Matthew Barzun for a thought provoking conversation. After 8 years as director of education strategy at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Phillips is now the chief education officer for National Geographic. How can we take the power of education and transform it to move Americans to the highest levels of performance in the world? Where does Kentucky fit in that equation? Tickets on sale now through The Kentucky Center Ticket Service online, by phone (584-7777), and at Drive-Thru (open M-F, 11 am - 6 pm). Tickets are $25.00* || Student tickets $15.00* - available in person or over the phone. *sales tax not included

Saturday, January 19, 2019

Friday, January 18, 2019

Board of Zoning Adjustment 18VARIANCE1121 1818 Yale Drive

You are invited to attend a review of a VARIANCE of a side yard setback for a second story addition to an existing residence. Subject Property: 1818 Yale Drive Case Number: 18VARIANCE1121 Case Manager: Zach Schwager (Zachary.Schwager@louisvilleky.gov) Meeting Type: Board of Zoning Adjustment Date: MONDAY, February 4, 2019 Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard Location: OLD JAIL AUDITORIUM, 514 W. LIBERTY STREET 

Board of Zoning Adjustment Public Meeting 19VARIANCE1009 1250 E Broadway

You are invited to attend a review of a Variance to exceed maximum setback on a corner lot and a Waiver to allow parking in front of a structure in the Traditional Marketplace Corridor Form Distirct. Subject Property: 1250 E BROADWAY Case Number: 19VARIANCE1003 Case Manager: JAY LUCKETT (jay.luckett@louisvilleky.gov) Meeting Type: BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT Date: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2019. Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard Location: OLD JAIL AUDITORIUM, 514 W. LIBERTY STREET

Architectural Review Committee Public Meeting 18COA1289 2128 Edgeland Ave

You are invited to attend an Architectural Review Committee meeting for review of a proposal for a new front yard retaining wall. Subject Property: 2128 Edgeland Avenue Case Number: 18COA1289 Case Manager: Becky Gorman (Becky.gorman@louisvilleky.gov) Meeting Type: Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee Date: Wednesday, January 30, 2019 Time: Meeting will begin at 4:30 P.M. and continue until all cases are heard Location: 444 S. Fifth Street, Conference Room 101

Free Fiber Arts Class

The Little Loomhouse is offering a fiber art workshop on Tuesdays from 5 - 6 p.m. starting January 29 at Beechmont Community Center. These classes are free and open to the public. Classes are held in conjunction with the Kid's Cafe free meal program.

Louisville Kids Fair Indoor Carnival

Don't miss the Largest INDOOR CARNIVAL in the Region...the Louisville Kids Fair, coming March 2-3, 2019 to the Kentucky Expo Center!   Over 130,000 square feet packed with fun for the WHOLE FAMILY including: Over a Dozen Incredible Inflatables! Huge Carnival Rides, Zip Lines & more! Meet Black Panther & Iron Man! Play Miniature Golf! Petting Zoo & Pony Rides! Stage Entertainment & Magic Shows! Tot-Town for Toddlers & Much More! Plus a portion of each ticket goes to Kosair Charities! Have fun and help a great cause at the same time! Visit http://bit.ly/2CyHFTR for more information or to purchase advance tickets! Louisville Kids Fair Indoor Carnival KY Expo Center South Wing B Saturday, March 2: 10am-8pm Sunday, March 3: 10am-6pm

Louisville Kids Fair Indoor Carnival

Don't miss the Largest INDOOR CARNIVAL in the Region...the Louisville Kids Fair, coming March 2-3, 2019 to the Kentucky Expo Center!   Over 130,000 square feet packed with fun for the WHOLE FAMILY including: Over a Dozen Incredible Inflatables! Huge Carnival Rides, Zip Lines & more! Meet Black Panther & Iron Man! Play Miniature Golf! Petting Zoo & Pony Rides! Stage Entertainment & Magic Shows! Tot-Town for Toddlers & Much More! Plus a portion of each ticket goes to Kosair Charities! Have fun and help a great cause at the same time! Visit http://bit.ly/2CyHFTR for more information or to purchase advance tickets! Louisville Kids Fair Indoor Carnival KY Expo Center South Wing B Saturday, March 2: 10am-8pm Sunday, March 3: 10am-6pm

Louisville Kids Fair Indoor Carnival

Don't miss the Largest INDOOR CARNIVAL in the Region...the Louisville Kids Fair, coming March 2-3, 2019 to the Kentucky Expo Center!   Over 130,000 square feet packed with fun for the WHOLE FAMILY including: Over a Dozen Incredible Inflatables! Huge Carnival Rides, Zip Lines & more! Meet Black Panther & Iron Man! Play Miniature Golf! Petting Zoo & Pony Rides! Stage Entertainment & Magic Shows! Tot-Town for Toddlers & Much More! Plus a portion of each ticket goes to Kosair Charities! Have fun and help a great cause at the same time! Visit http://bit.ly/2CyHFTR for more information or to purchase advance tickets! Louisville Kids Fair Indoor Carnival KY Expo Center South Wing B Saturday, March 2: 10am-8pm Sunday, March 3: 10am-6pm

Thursday, January 17, 2019

Neighborhood Meeting for Conditional Use Permit 18CUP1184 1321 Morton Ave

In accordance with the procedures required by the Louisville office of Planning and Design Services, an informational meeting will be held on February 6, at 6 PM to discuss the proposed plan for a conditional use permit at 1321 Morton Ave.  This meeting will be held in addition to the established public meeting procedures of the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The meeting will occur at the subject property.  

Free Family Fun Day

Family Fun Days are free drop-in workshop for families and friends of all ages! One Saturday a month, join KMAC educators in the Education Studio from 11a - 3p to make a variety of free art activities. 

Couture Season Launch Party

Celebrate the start of KMAC Couture Season! We'll be announcing and celebrating the featured artists for Couture 2019 at the KMAC Couture Season Launch Party, where guests can meet Couture artists and even sponsor a look. This is a FREE event, with food and fashion included. 

Family Tree Foundation Craft & Vendor Show

The Family Tree Foundation invites you to come shop at our craft and vendor fair to help raise money for local scholarships! Please join us for a fun day of shopping local! We will have a grill with breakfast, lunch, and other refreshments! Family friendly event for all ages and FREE to the public!

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR BREAKFAST

The KING BREAKFAST is an annual event sponsored by the Louisville section of the National Council of Negro Women in recognition of the King Holiday and King's legacy and work for justice. The theme is "The Year of Our Youth" and the guest speaker will be Dr. Ricky Jones, Chair of the Pan-African Studies Department, University of Louisville. There will also be musical selections and poetic expressions, in addition to vendors. Admission is $40 donation with advance payments. (Tickets will not be sold at the door). Contact Ms. Alteata Bowman, President of the local chapter of NCNW at 592-9656 for more information or Ms. La Glenda Reed, King Program Chair at 873-6301.

FESTIVAL OF FAITHS Launch

Explore the space where faith and science intersect to move hearts Saturday, January 26, 2019 9 AM | Coffee and muffins 9:15 AM | Box office opens 9:30 AM | Theatre opens 10 AM | Program begins 12 PM | Program concludes  

DJ Pauly D

Don't miss out on DJ Pauly D at Fourth Street Live! Gather your party crew and secure your tickets today!

ACT/DCT Grand Opening Weekend

The Actors Center for Training and Dancers Center for Training are officially open in their new studio location on the second floor of St. Matthews Station. We've planned a two-day celebration.! On January 19, 2019 from 10am - 2pm, the public can drop in to observe a number of Actor and Dancing training classes held by our professional instructors with brief presentations at the end of each class. During this time, ACT Louisville improv actors will perform in the lobby areas. They will also lead fun improv games for anyone who wants to participate! You'll also witness a flash mob in the back courtyard next to Saints Pizza. Plus guests will enjoy food and drink along with giveaways and door prizes! On January 20, 2019 from 9 to 11am, guests can sit in on a special Broadway Connection Musical Theatre Workshop featuring instructor Devin Holloway from the cast of the Broadway Musical Something Rotten. After the workshop anyone interested in meeting at Tinseltown Theatre (4400 Towne Center Drive) to watch a special screening of the Bolshoi Ballet perform La Bayadere at 12:55pm. Email admin@actlouisville.com or dance@dctlouisville.com for more information. We hope to see you all there!

Louisville Earth Walk

The Louisville Earth Walk returns to Iroquois Park for its third year on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Everyone is invited to join in the celebration as we walk in support of a vision of a city where everyone, in every neighborhood, has safe and clean water, air and soil. This family friendly event will celebrate our beautiful planet while raising both awareness and funds for the wonderful organizations in our city that work day in and day out to protect and improve the quality of life for all our citizens. This will be a morning of fun outdoor activities designed to engage and educate the public on the steps they can take to promote a cleaner, healthier, more sustainable lifestyle. The feature event is a 5k walk and fundraiser. Proceeds will be distributed among 12 partner organizations each of which will be on site to provide ideas and inspiration that you can take back to your home, office, group or community! Please help us make Earth Walk 2019 a huge success! Invite your family, friends, businesses and co-workers to participate by making a tax deductible donation or register to walk.

ThunderBlast 2019

ThunderBlast is the Kentucky Science Center’s largest family-friendly annual fund-raising event, drawing an average of 2,300 visitors each year. Held in conjunction with the Derby Festival’s Thunder Over Louisville event, 100% of the net proceeds benefit the Kentucky Science Center’s vision of creating a more scientifically literate society, empowered to ask questions, think creatively, solve problems and work toward a better quality of life for all. The family-friendly event primarily occurs in the outdoor space behind the Science Center; an area that is between the Ohio River and the Science Center. The location of our outdoor space provides optimum viewing of the event’s fireworks and air show and allows all guests to enjoy a front-row, riverside view of all Thunder Over Louisville activities, as well as all-day access to the Science Center. Doors open at 2:00. Guests can dine at local food trucks that are available for our guests only. A cash bar is available for our guests 21 and older. In addition to the airshow and fireworks, the Kentucky Science Center provides all day programming that involves our guests with science based activities, shows, and demonstrations that engage learners of all ages. Admission also includes access to indoor exhibits and restrooms. Tickets are on sale now at http://bit.ly/2T02Rt3 Volunteer opportunities are available! Contact the Volunteer Center at 502-561-6124.

Riverside Plant & Herb Sale, Day 2

When: Saturday, April 13 / 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Where: Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing

Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Riverside’s Annual Volunteer Dinner

When: Tuesday, February 26 at 6 p.m. Where: ​Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing

Riverside Plant & Herb Sale

When: Friday, April 12 (3-7pm) & Saturday, April 13 (8am-4pm) Where: Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing

Kentucky Derby Museum Legends Series: Craft Bourbon Night

For the sixth year, the Museum has sought out the who’s who in the bourbon industry for a three-event series! These unique evenings will celebrate the culture, people and history of bourbon. Hosted by Fred Minnick, the Museum’s own Bourbon Authority, Wall Street Journal-Best Selling Author, Bourbon Curator and Tasting Expert, the Legends Series provides the perfect environment for a casual, but in-depth conversation with pioneers and titans of the industry, accompanied by a selection of bourbon tastings handpicked by each Bourbon Master, as well as appetizers.

Girl Scout Saturdays

An engaging morning of equine education! All participants receive a badge!

Kentucky Derby Museum Legends Series: Michters

For the sixth year, the Museum has sought out the who’s who in the bourbon industry for a three-event series! These unique evenings will celebrate the culture, people and history of bourbon. Hosted by the Museum’s own Bourbon Authority Fred Minnick, the Legends Series provides the perfect environment for a casual, but in-depth conversation with pioneers and titans of the industry, accompanied by a selection of bourbon tastings handpicked by each Bourbon Master, as well as appetizers. 

The 3rd Annual Winter Takeover

What a fantastic year this has been for Gip Palm Productions. We just ended our Brunch and R&B series in Indy on a great note and rolling into 2019 with a bang. Once again we are kicking off the new year with our 3rd Annual Winter Takeover. Last January we sold out the Gravely Brewing Co with the Sheryl Rouse band and Dj ZNYCE. This year we are raising the bar as we venture into the Majestic and Kula Gallery. This event will two rooms of entertainment featuring a Dj in the Kula Gallery Lounge and a live performance from the incredible sounds of the Unlimited Show Band in the Majestic room. After the band has warmed the crowd up, the Ville's Dj Q will keep the dance floor banging the rest of the night. This is our favorite event of the year as we show appreciation to our hard working educators with a JCPS appreciation night. This means all JCPS staff will receive discounted admission with proper credentials!! This event is always a packed house and RESERVED tables go super fast, so get your request in ASAP !!! We are doing a EARLY BIRD sale on VIP tickets so the first 100 VIP tickets will only be $10 -and RESERVED TABLES $100 for the first 10 only starting 12/22 JCPS admission will be $10 and that includes VIP as well. General admission will be $20 at the door and $30 for VIP after the early bird special. RESERVED TABLES of 4 will be $135 after early bird special if any remain Looking to celebrate with a birthday group or special evening, contact us. For ticket Info please contact 502 741 3978 or anthony@ubeu.rocks  

Tuesday, January 15, 2019

University of Louisville Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration

Time: 1 p.m. Date: Jan. 21. Location: The Playhouse, 1911 Third St. Details: Theme: The Beauty of Diversity; the Courage to Serve. Speaker: Daniel C. Shull, Jefferson County Public School Board member and senior pastor of Burnett Avenue Baptist Church. Presented by University of Louisville African American Theatre Program and the Yearlings Club Forum Series. Cost: Free

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day at Muhammad Ali Center

Time: 10 a.m to 4 p.m. Date:  Monday, Jan. 21 Location: 144 N. 6th St. Details: Showing of the “I have a Dream” speech, every hour on the hour. Following the 11 a.m. screening, members from the Ali Center’s Youth Programs will participate in a forum, sharing how they, as youth, are continuing the life and legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. and the work he committed his life to. Pizza will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis to all guests attending the 11 a.m. screening by Papa Johns. Cost: Admission to exhibits, $14, $13 seniors, $10 students and military, $9 for ages 6-12; screenings are free. 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service

Time: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Date: Jan. 21 Location: Boone Square, 1935 Rowan St.  Details: The MLK Day of Service is a way to transform Dr. King’s life and teachings into a community service. Help make the community’s parks extraordinary and make it “A Day On, Not a Day Off!” Tasks include: mulching, planting and general beautification. Olmsted Parks Conservancy provides gloves, tools and guidance. Dress for the weather and working outdoors. www.olmstedparks.org/events

34th Annual Community-Wide Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

34th Annual Community-Wide Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration: From Maintenance to Mission Time: 10 a.m. Date: Jan. 21 Location: Cathedral of the Assumption, 433 S. Fifth St. Details: Hosted by the Archdiocese of Louisville Office of Multicultural Ministry. Speaker: Anita P. Baird, DHM. Also Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D., the Archdiocesan Gospel Choir will perform and more. Contact: 502-636-0296. 

Martin Luther King, Jr. Motorcade

Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast: We Still Need the Dream of King

Time: 9 a.m.  Date:Jan. 19 Location: Jeffersonville High School, 2315 Allison Lane, Jeffersonville Cost:  Tickets start at $20, $15 for students in grades K-12. Contact: 812-282-5168 or 502-649-1771. Janice Leavell, 502-649-1771

Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend Rhythm & Blues

Details: With Keke Wyatt, Donell Jones and Lyfe Jennings Time: 9 p.m.  Date: Jan. 19 Location: Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway Cost: Tickets start at $58 Contact: 502-5854-7777

Monday, January 14, 2019

Barret Avenue Business Corridor Meeting

January Bierhalle with the Rheingold Band

Come be our guest for an indoor Bierhalle Saturday, January 26th. Live music provided by the Rheingold Band! Doors open at 6pm and food is served 6pm-8pm. Listen and dance to live music until 10pm. Plenty of Gemütlichkeit! Free admission. Typical Bierhalle Menu: •Schnitzel - Jägerschnitzel, Zigeunerschnitzel •Spätzle •Bratwurst •Sauerkraut •Green Beans •German Potato Salad •Sauerkraut Balls •Giant Pretzels! ***Please note the menu the night of the event is subject to changes***

70 Years of Arts Celebration

Fund for the Arts is turning 70! You give us reason to celebrate! Your impact in the arts is why we’re bringing our entire community together. Please join other longtime supporters, current and former board members, arts leaders, volunteers, and donors for a special anniversary event celebrating the legacy of the arts in this community, the vision for the future, and of course, you! Event Details: Tuesday, January 29 Brown Theatre 315 W Broadway Louisville, KY 40202 5:30 - 6:30 pm (in the lobby): Cocktail hour with live art, food, drink, and birthday cake 6:30 - 8 pm (in the theatre): A spectacular line-up of performances and speakers with surprise guests Performances by AMPED, Kentucky Shakespeare, Louisville Ballet, The Louisville Orchestra, Squallis Puppeteers, West Louisville Performing Arts, and many more. Special appearances by Kirby Adams, Christy Brown, Barbara Sexton Smith, Attica Scott, Vince Tyra, Jean West, and many more. Suggested Parking: http://bit.ly/2Fssqjt RSVP today!: http://bit.ly/2Fxcpb4

Wine Education 101: The Basics!

We're bringing it back to the basics in Nouvelle’s educational series for the class of 2019! Wine 101 is the perfect beginner's course for those that want to know more about what is in their glass and how it’s made. Participants will taste 4 wines and receive education from sommelier Aaron Dawkins. $30 per person, inclusive of gratuity and tax.

Downward Dog and Dope Beats

Begin 2019 in a powerful way and unique way. Join Soul Cleanse, the Louisville Bats and DJ Sam Sneed for an evening filled with fun yoga flows focused on planting the seeds of intention for the year. Class will be led by teacher power duo Shaali Singogo and Lee Schardein Check in time: 6:00 p.m. Class begins: 6:30 p.m.

Ben Sollee & John Gage with Barefoot Soul and MVP

Come out to the ODEON on Sunday, January 20 at 4 PM to support the LOWER OHIO RIVER WATERKEEPER and enjoy the music of Ben Sollee, John Gage with Barefoot Soul and MVP Music! The OHIO RIVER has been the MOST POLLUTED RIVER in the country for too long. Louisville deserves a healthy OHIO RIVER! The LOWER OHIO RIVER WATERKEEPER is now advocating in both Kentucky and Indiana to PROTECT, RESTORE, and ENJOY the OHIO RIVER and its watersheds. We need your financial support to effectively challenge polluters and champion a fishable, swimmable, and drinkable OHIO RIVER. A suggested $20 donation at the door would be awesome and greatly appreciated! You can also go to http://bit.ly/2Fxcg7w to donate. Feel free to demonstrate we have significantly underestimated your tremendous generosity.

Alan Jackson

After Hours at the Speed

Join us for more MUSIC, DRINKS, and ART at After Hours at the Speed. Sponsored by Slane Whiskey On the third Friday of the month, the Museum will be open until 10 pm! Each After Hours event comes alive with an eclectic mix of music, performances, food + drinks by Wiltshire at The Speed Art Museum, and of course art! After Hours includes programming designed for families from 5-7 pm, all ages welcome! Come experience the Speed like you’ve never experienced it before. FREE TO MEMBERS! Become a member for free access: speedmuseum.org/membership (General admission rates apply.) January’s exciting events include: — WUOL, NouLou Chamber Players perform Erwin Schulhoff’s Concertino for flute, viola, and bass. A Czechoslovakian Jewish composer targeted by the Nazis for producing “entartete musik” (degenerate music), Schulhoff’s life was tragically cut short in 1942, when he contracted tuberculosis in Wülzburg concentration camp. — Raffle opportunities from Do502 — Jecorey Arthur will present his family program, @Classical Corner, featuring hands-on orchestra conducting with the Compass Quartet, composition coloring with the Speed’s education department, a drum circle with DrumSmart, and an instrument petting zoo. — An in-gallery talk with curator Miranda Lash and WFPL’s Ashlie Stevens on the special exhibition, Keltie Ferris: *O*P*E*N* — Screening of I Am Cuba (Soy Cuba) at Speed Cinema (tickets sold separately) — Secrets and Stories Tour with Shannon Karol — WFPK Stacy Owen presents “Rock & Roll vs. Censorship: Six Decades of Banned Hit Songs, Live with GRLwood” — A special menu designed for After Hours by Wiltshire at The Speed Art Museum — A cash bar and special menu designed for After Hours by Wiltshire at the Speed — And more! FREE FOR MEMBERS / $18 non-members

BrickUniverse Louisville LEGO Fan Expo

Release the builder within at BrickUniverse Louisville, the ultimate LEGO lover's paradise. In 2019, we are at the Kentucky International Convention Center in downtown Louisville! Choose from Saturday or Sunday admission, and experience hands-on LEGO attractions and activities built to inspire, educate, and entertain. This fun, family-friendly event will have tons of amazing LEGO creations to gawk at, building zones to unleash your creative energy, specials guests to meet, and vendors selling the latest LEGO sets, mini-figures, and accessories.

Keepers of the Dream

The Kentucky Center ArtsReach in Collaboration with The Office of Mayor Greg Fischer and River City Drum Corp Presents Keepers of the Dream A Community Arts Celebration of Dr. King’s Vision   The Celebration hosted by Tytianna Wells features Special guest Freedom Singer Charles Neblett with AMPED & Burnett Avenue Baptist Church Teen Choir Freedom Award presentation by Mayor Greg Fischer Reflections on Dr. King by Oak & Acorn Elder Serve Community Featured visual artist Jalen Posey ArtsReach Our Voices Dance Collective from Chestnut Street YMCA River City Drum Corp ArtsReach Living the Vision Award presentation Maestro J and Monique Brooks-Roberts ArtsReach Violin & Percussion Studios from West End School, WESTEC & Lighthouse Community Center Lipstick Wars poet Quiet Storm ArtsReach Playwriting & Dance Studio from Metro Parks South Louisville Community Center & Cabbage Patch Settlement House

Sunday, January 13, 2019

Romantic Valentine Hike

When: February 13 & February 14 starting at 7 p.m. each night Where: Jefferson Memorial Forest Give your sweetie the moon, the stars, and all of Louisville! Bring them to the Forest for a romantic candlelit hike that ends with a beautiful view of the lights of Louisville. The hike’s destination is the Horine Conference Center where you’ll be greeted by a roaring fire, hot beverages, mocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts. Louisville Astronomical Society will be joining us to gaze at the stars and the Andromeda Galaxy! Please meet in the Horine Reservation main parking lot. Pre-registration requiredFee: $40/coupleCall: (502) 368-5404 This program always sells out fast, so call to preregister or get directions. Reservations must be made by Friday, February 8. 

Romantic Valentine Hike

When: February 13 & February 14 starting at 7 p.m. each night Where: Jefferson Memorial Forest Give your sweetie the moon, the stars, and all of Louisville! Bring them to the Forest for a romantic candlelit hike that ends with a beautiful view of the lights of Louisville. The hike’s destination is the Horine Conference Center where you’ll be greeted by a roaring fire, hot beverages, mocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts. Louisville Astronomical Society will be joining us to gaze at the stars and the Andromeda Galaxy! Please meet in the Horine Reservation main parking lot. Pre-registration requiredFee: $40/coupleCall: (502) 368-5404 This program always sells out fast, so call to preregister or get directions. Reservations must be made by Friday, February 8. 

Friday, January 11, 2019

Child Internet Safety Event

Being aware of what your kids do online is essential. Spending too much time on social media can be a downer also. Seeing how many "friends" others have and the pictures of them having fun can make kids feel bad about themselves or like they don't measure up to their peers. But snooping can alienate them and damage the trust you've built together. The key is to stay involved in a way that makes your kids understand that you respect their privacy but want to make sure they're safe. Come to "Child Internet Safety Event" to learn a few tips and tricks.

Forest Treasures Spring Break Camp

Forest Treasures Spring Break Camp At the Louisville Nature Center April 1-5 9am—4pm Before and after care is available Campers will enjoy the week playing nature games, doing arts & crafts, hiking, learning about the plants and animals that will wake up this spring at the Louisville Nature Center and the Beargrass Creek State Nature Preserve. School is on break but the fun is just beginning! For ages 4—12 $200.00 Members $220.00 Non-members Call 502-458-1328 or go to our websitewww.louisvillenaturecenter.org

Thursday, January 10, 2019

5 on 5 Youth Soccer League

Beechmont Community Center is offering youth soccer leagues for ages 8-11 and 12-13 divisions. Contact Jacob Hazel for more information at 361-5484 or email at jacob.hazel@louisvilleky.gov.

Festival of Faiths Launch

The 2019 Festival of Faiths launch event — “Faith and Science: What Moves Hearts?” — will explore the transformative power of deep inquiry and meaningful action through storytelling, dialogue, music, performance and more. This free community event takes place at the Brown Theatre on Saturday, January 26. Complimentary coffee and muffins will be available starting at 9 a.m., and the program begins at 10 a.m.

Wednesday, January 9, 2019

Guided Hike: Siltstone Trail

Looking for a challenging hike? Join us on the Siltstone Trail for a 6.7 mile hike. The Siltstone Trail is named for the common stone capping the knobs and is one of the oldest and most loved trails in the Forest. It features steep ascents and descents along ridges and around tall knobs. Meet at Scott's Gap Parking Lot. Transportation will be provided from the Welcome Center back to vehicles at the end of the hike. Hikers can warm up by the fire in the Welcome Center post hike. Event is FREE and open to the public. No registration needed. Contact the Welcome Center during office hours for directions if needed: 502-368-5404. Please dress appropriately for the weather and ensure you bring anything needed for the long hike including water and snacks.

Guided Hike: Siltstone Trail

Looking for a challenging hike? Join us on the Siltstone Trail for a 6.7 mile hike. The Siltstone Trail is named for the common stone capping the knobs and is one of the oldest and most loved trails in the Forest. It features steep ascents and descents along ridges and around tall knobs. Meet at Scott's Gap Parking Lot. Transportation will be provided from the Welcome Center back to vehicles at the end of the hike. Hikers can warm up by the fire in the Welcome Center post hike. Event is FREE and open to the public. No registration needed. Contact the Welcome Center during office hours for directions if needed: 502-368-5404. Please dress appropriately for the weather and ensure you bring anything needed for the long hike including water and snacks.

Volunteer: Invasive Plant Removal at Forest Green

What could be more satisfying than clipping out bush honeysuckle?! Our staff and volunteers will continue their work removing invasive plants from the Forest Green greenway. Come on out! We will provide gloves and tools, water and instruction! Volunteers should dress in long pants, sleeves, socks and boots (no open-toed shoes). Don't forget snacks and a water bottle! *Email Bryan Lewis (bryan.lewis@louisvilleky.gov) and April Harris (april.harris@louisvilleky.gov) if you plan to attend! They will send you info on parking.

Volunteer: Invasive Plant Removal at Forest Green

What could be more satisfying than clipping out bush honeysuckle?! Our staff and volunteers will continue their work removing invasive plants from the Forest Green greenway. Come on out! We will provide gloves and tools, water and instruction! Volunteers should dress in long pants, sleeves, socks and boots (no open-toed shoes). Don't forget snacks and a water bottle! *Email Bryan Lewis (bryan.lewis@louisvilleky.gov) and April Harris (april.harris@louisvilleky.gov) if you plan to attend! They will send you info on parking.

Volunteer: Trail Work in Horine

Join Land Management staff and Trail Rangers as they continue to cut the new environmental education trail in Horine! When complete, it will connect all of our education program areas. Volunteers can arrive prepared by bringing a water bottle, sunscreen, and protective clothing. Close-toed shoes and long pants highly recommended. We will provide tools, water, and gloves, and instruction! Meet by the first gate to the environmental education field in Horine - further parking directions will be given at the gate. *Email Bryan Lewis (bryan.lewis@louisvilleky.gov) and April Harris (april.harris@louisvilleky.gov) if you plan to attend, so they can get a headcount and keep you updated should plans change.

Volunteer: Trail Work in Horine

Join Land Management staff and Trail Rangers as they continue to cut the new environmental education trail in Horine! When complete, it will connect all of our education program areas. Volunteers can arrive prepared by bringing a water bottle, sunscreen, and protective clothing. Close-toed shoes and long pants highly recommended. We will provide tools, water, and gloves, and instruction! Meet by the first gate to the environmental education field in Horine - further parking directions will be given at the gate. *Email Bryan Lewis (bryan.lewis@louisvilleky.gov) and April Harris (april.harris@louisvilleky.gov) if you plan to attend, so they can get a headcount and keep you updated should plans change.

EMILIE STRONG SMITH CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES

Bach's Suites for Unaccompanied Cello Baroque cellist André Laurent O’Neil is a cum laude graduate of Yale and the Historical Performance Practice Program at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague, Netherlands. He comes to us from New York and plays an original John Morrison violoncello (London, 1800). This concert is in celebration of his release of his recordings of all six of Bach’s Suites for Unaccompanied Cello on Editon Lilac. Locust Grove’s Emilie Strong Smith Chamber Music Series offers concertgoers a unique opportunity. Patrons delight in music that the Clarks and Croghans would have heard in the room where they most likely would have enjoyed it — the second-floor Great Parlor of the historic house.  Refreshments at 5:00 p.m.; concert in Locust Grove’s Great Parlor begins at 5:30 p.m. Individual concerts are $20 each. Pre-paid reservations are required--please call (502) 897-9845. Season subscriptions may be purchased by calling Locust Grove at (502) 897-9845. Categories are Patron, $200; Supporter, $100; and Subscriber, $70.

Dr. Carol Ely: The Burr Conspiracy

In disgrace, the former Vice President, Aaron Burr, headed west in 1805 on an ambiguous private mission to develop areas of the west - was it treason? Why did he stop at Locust Grove? Was George Rogers Clark implicated in his plans? Learn more about Burr's life and actions after the duel that made him notorious. The Locust Grove Afternoon Lecture Series is held the first Wednesday of each month. Dessert and coffee are served at 1:00 PM with the lecture immediately following at 1:15 PM. Admission is $6, $4 for Locust Grove members. Reservations are not required.

Architectural Review Committee Public Meeting 18COA1328 Cherokee Parkway Roundabout Statue Removal

You are invited to attend an Architectural Review Committee meeting for review of a proposal to remove the statue and base from the roundabout at Cherokee Parkway and Cherokee Road and relocate them outside of the Cherokee Triangle Preservation District. Subject Property: Parcel 075F-3000-0000 (Roundabout at Cherokee Parkway and Cherokee Rd.) Case Number: 18COA1328 Case Manager: Cynthia Elmore (cynthia.johnson@louisvilleky.gov) Meeting Type: Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee Date: Wednesday, January 23, 2019 Time: Meeting will begin at 5:30 P.M. and continue until all cases are heard Location: Old Jail Court Room, 514 W. Liberty Street

University of Kentucky's One Year MBA Open House

The University of Kentucky's Gatton College of Business and Economics welcomes all students, majors and young professionals to the One Year MBA Open House event on Thursday, February 7 from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM in Woodward Events Hall. The event will spotlight the full-time, One Year MBA and the different dual degree programs along with the built-in internship experience called Project Connect. Candidates will also be to interact with current students, faculty and alumni of the program and learn valuable information about the admissions process, scholarships and how to be a competitive applicant.

Coffee with a Cop

Tuesday, January 8, 2019

Board of Zoning Adjustment Public Meeting 18CUP1128 1414 Winter Ave

You are invited to attend a review of a CUP REQUEST for two short-term rental units.    Subject Property: 1414 WINTER AVENUE  Case Number: 18CUP1128  Case Manager: BETH JONES (beth.jones@louisvilleky.gov)  Meeting Type: BOARD OF ZONING ADJUSTMENT  Date: TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2019  Time: Hearing will begin at 1:00PM and continue until all cases are heard  Location: OLD JAIL AUDITORIUM, 514 W. LIBERTY STREET

Masters Series

Doors open at 6:30 PM | Exhibit open 6:30 -7:30 PM | Program: 7:30 - 8:30 PM Immerse yourself in the pride of the Commonwealth with this exclusive Bourbon, and craft beer event celebrating Kentucky’s booming beverage industry. Lux Row Distillers Head Distiller, John Rempe will introduce guests to brands new to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, but steeped in amazing Kentucky Bourbon History. Steve Beam will talk about growing up with that iconic Beam name, and how he ended up making outstanding Bourbon at Limestone Branch distillery. Then, before our bottle signings, Gravely Brewing’s Cory Buenning will introduce the crowd to some of the freshest and most imaginative beer you can find anywhere. Toss in small-bites and Art Eatables small batch bourbon truffles and this is a can’t miss Wednesday night! General Admission: $28 | Frazier Members: $22

Second Saturday Family Day: Kentucky Crafts

Throughout its history, Kentucky has been home to creative people in pursuit of excellence in their craft and today you can meet some of them in person. Mary Reed and Wayne Ferguson are both artists featured in the Kentucky Craft Luminaries exhibition, and they’ll both be here for Second Saturday to offer visitors a chance to see them work and even give their art forms a try themselves. Visitors will have the opportunity to make a corn husk doll, mold clay with a master, play a dulcimer, see several of our live performances, and much more! Our Second Saturday programming is included in the price of museum admission (free for Members!). 

Jefferson's Journey

Doors open at 6 PM, Program 7-8 PM Be among the very first to experience Jefferson’s Journey Bourbon with founder and owner of Jefferson’s Bourbon, Trey Zoeller. Experimenting with a theory that river travel is what gave Kentucky Bourbon its rich and authentic taste, Zoeller put his hypothesis to the test when he loaded two charred white oak barrels of Bourbon on a boat then sent it down the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, into the Gulf of Mexico and up the east coast of the Atlantic over the period of one year, before landing in Brooklyn, New York City. Both the rocking motion of the river and the barrels’ exposure to extreme temperatures during the journey to sea exerted an influence on the Bourbon aging inside them. To gauge these effects, Zoeller used a control variable: he set aside two barrels from the same distillation to age on land in Jefferson’s Crestwood, Kentucky warehouse. Not only will guests have the opportunity to taste the difference between the barrels that weathered over 365 days of boat travel and those that stayed on land in Kentucky, they will also be the first to have an opportunity to buy the Jefferson’s Journey Bourbon packages. It’s not the destination, after all: it’s the journey. Small bites for the evening will be prepared by Missy Hillock from Chateau Bourbon. The Jefferson’s Journey Bourbon Package includes two bottles: One bottle (200 ml) of Jefferson’s Journey Bourbon and one bottle (200 ml) of Jefferson’s Kentucky Aged Bourbon. Trey Zoeller will sign all Jefferson’s Journey products purchased at the Museum * We are limiting purchases to one package per ticket-holder to the Jefferson’s Journey Launch Party. Must be 21+ years old to purchase (valid ID required). Once purchased, the package is the responsibility of the purchaser. No refunds or replacements are available. General admission $45 | Frazier Members $35 Purchase Jefferson’s Journey Bourbon Package $99 | Limit one package per ticket purchased*

Monday, January 7, 2019

Fencing Lessons

Douglas Community Center will host fencing classes each Thursday for 8 weeks, starting January 24. Lessons we be from 6-7 p.m.

Free Yoga Class

South Louisville Community Center is offering free Yoga classes every Monday, thanks to Kentucky Yoga Initiative. The class begins at 6:30 p.m. and lasts approximately an hour.

Bernheim Backroads

Come join our Naturalists in a driving tour of the research forest here at Bernheim Forest. Includes frequent stops and short walks, recommended to pack and bring your own lunch. Members $20; Non-members $30. With the exception of the weekend entrance fee of $5 per vehicle, applies to non members. Registration and payment due by 4 pm the day prior to program, space is limited, no pets allowed, for ages 8+. To register call 502-955-8512

Muddy Boots Play Group

This event is for kids of ages 3-6, located at the Woodland Pavilion, kids can learn about the environment through self directed play. Members $15; Non-members $20, with a weekend entrance fee of $5 per vehicle, applies to non members. Registration required, to register call 502-955-8512. Registration is due by 4 pm the day prior to start of program. 

Night of the Wolf Moon Eclipse

Come join Bernheim Forest Naturalists to observe the night sky and learn about the science of eclipses. Program includes light snacks, and hot beverages, telescopes are not needed but binoculars are recommended. Members $20; Non-members $30. Registration and program fee due by 4 p.m the day prior to star of program, to register call 502-955-8512

Superhero Brunch

Get your secret identity ready with our Superhero Brunch! We are calling all Superheroes to get here in a flash to help save the day and make brunch a bash. Sunday January 13th from 10am to 2pm at Fork & Barrel we will serve our full brunch menu along with several Superhero specials. Kid friendly Reservations Recommended No additional cost, only what you order for Brunch Fork & Barrel 2244 Frankfort Ave 502-907-3675

Rock Swap and Lithic Art Show

Interact with rock artists and learn the roles that rocks played during ancient times, while modern replicas and other arts and crafts will be available for sale or trade. Free event, with the exception of the weekend entrance fee of $5 per vehicle, applies to non members.

Eco Kids Discovery Day: Fossil Fun

A fun event for kids and families of all ages to learn about the ancient world of fossils through hands on discovery stations, on your own challenges and a hike of the day in the afternoon. This event is free, with the exception of the weekend entrance fee of $5 per vehicle, applies to non members. 

90th Anniversary Golden Eagle Project Lecture: Return of the Thunderbird

Join Bernheim and learn about the Golden Eagle Project, including the history and mythology of Golden Eagles. Limited Seating, $10 per person, call to register. 

90th Anniversary Forest Tour: Winter Raptors

Explore Bernheim's natural areas and search for the Winter Raptors. The tour is limited to 10 participants, ages 8+ and all abilities are welcome. Registration is required, call 502-955-8512 to register. Members $15; Non-members $20

Forest Homeschool Hike

For grades K-5, families can join Bernheim in an afternoon of fun and learning. Registration required, call 502-955-8512 to register. Members $5 per student; Non-members $7 per student, no fee for adults but they must accompany children. Space is limited.

Marketplace Restaurant Kentucky Opera Benefit Dinner

Come Experience….. A Beautiful Operatic Performance with a Grand Piano presented by Kentucky Opera. We hope that you are able to join us next Friday, January 11th at 6:30PM at Marketplace Restaurant for a THRILLING DINING EXPERIENCE. Marketplace will offer a three-course dinner for only $50.00, with a portion donated back to Kentucky Opera. We will also have great door prizes available. If you haven’t had an opportunity to experience Executive Chef Zac Young’s cuisine with southern roots and a strong French & Mediterranean influence, this is the perfect opportunity. Marketplace Restaurant has been a great supporter of Kentucky Opera for many years, and we hope that you are able to join us. Call (502) 625-3001 to make your reservation today.

Cardinal Sprint Tri

Third annual Sprint distance triathlon at the University of Louisville. The event is a fundraiser for the UofL Swim/Dive program so please come show your support!

Derby City TRIfecta

Fourth annual Sprint/Olympic distance triathlon at the Louisville Rowing Club.

A Winter's Ball

When: February 9, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. Where: Locust Grove Hamilton: An American Musical is the inspiration for this year’s historical ball. Guests are asked to wear historical dress from the period 1770-1820. To help you with the dances, there will be a free dance practice offered on the day of the ball from 1:00-2:00 p.m. at Locust Grove. The ball will feature live music, with dances called by Tom and Toni Tumbusch from Cincinnati. Tickets: $25/person; $20/Locust Grove members and guests aged 14 and under (who must be accompanied by an adult). A dressing room will be made available. Includes light refreshments. Co-sponsored by Jane Austen Society of North America-Greater Louisville Region. Reservations are required; call 50-2897-9845 for tickets. Locust Grove is located at 561 Blankenbaker Lane (between Brownsboro Rd & River Rd), Louisville, KY. For more information visit www.locustgrove.org

Aaron Burr, Sir: Happy Burrthday!

When: February 3, 1 p.m. - 3p.m. Where: Locust Grove For the third year we’re celebrating the Burrthday of “the villain in your history,” Aaron Burr. Burr was a distant relative of William Croghan and visited Locust Grove in 1805. This family-friendly event features a True/False quiz contest and discussion about Hamilton, Burr, Eliza, Theodosia, and others of the Revolutionary generation, with cake for all, hands-on activities, music, and more. Over 12: $6, Ages 6- 12: $3, under 6 free. Burr was here--you should be too! Locust Grove is located at 561 Blankenbaker Lane (between Brownsboro Road and River Road), Louisville, KY 40207. For more information call 502.897.9845 or visit www.locustgrove.org.

Thursday, January 3, 2019

Neighborhood Meeting 18CUP1171 2047 Sherwood Ave

In accordance with the procedures required by the Louisville office of Planning and Design Services, an informational meeting will be held on January 18, at 1 PM to discuss the proposed plan for a conditional use permit at 2047 Sherwood Ave.  This meeting will be held in addition to the established public meeting procedures of the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The meeting will occur at the Highlands - Shelby Park Library - 1250 Bardstown Road.  

Board of Zoning Adjustment Public Meeting 18VARIANCE1119 2212 Woodbourne Ave

You are invited to attend a review for a VARIANCE from the Land Development Code to allow a private yard area to be less than the required 30% of the area of a lot. Subject Property: 2212 Woodbourne Avenue Case Number: 18VARIANCE1119 Case Manager: Zach Schwager (Zachary.Schwager@louisvilleky.gov) Meeting Type: Board of Zoning Adjustment Date: TUESDAY, January 22, 2019 Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard Location: OLD JAIL AUDITORIUM, 514 W. LIBERTY STREET 

Board of Zoning Adjustment Public Meeting 18CUP1154 1132 Cherokee Road

You are invited to attend a Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a short term rental.  Subject Property: 1132 Cherokee Road Case Number: 18CUP1154 Case Manager: Jon Crumbie (jon.crumbie@louisvilleky.gov) Meeting Type: Board of Zoning Adjustment Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2019 Time: Meeting will begin at 1:00pm and continue until all cases are heard Location: Old Jail Auditorium, 514 W. Libery Street

Old Louisville LIVE

Old Louisville LIVE is a free concert series in Central Park. The Louisville Crashers will be performing on Friday April 26, 2019 7-10 pm. 

Southland Park neighborhood meeting

  Southland Park Spring neighborhood meeting. 6pm-730pm. March 31st. 326 Downes Ln Spring meeting to discuss events and plans for the year.

Louisville Storytellers Project: New Beginnings

Join us on Jan. 15 as storytellers talk about times in their lives when they started fresh. For the 2019 Louisville Storytellers Project season, we've partnered with the beautiful theater at Play Louisville — which is opening just for Storytellers that evening — to bring you this special evening. The Storytellers Project is a special evening of community-building in Louisville. Our journalists coach people to share entertaining, illuminating stories for diverse audiences.

Louisville pure tap® 5K

Held annually the Saturday following Labor Day, the Louisville pure tap® 5k is a family-friendly race that begins and ends at the home of Louisville's drinking water, Louisville Water Tower Park, 3005 River Road, following a course that runs east and west on River Road. Presented by Louisville Water Company, the family-friendly Louisville pure tap® 5k is the first race in the Louisville Sports Commission's Fall Runathon Series.

Norton Sports Health Great Pumpkin 10K

The Norton Sports Health Great Pumpkin 10k offers a scenic course in the Parklands of Floyds Fork. There will also be a Wellness Festival and a 3/4-mile fun run on the Egg Lawn. Early bird registration is just $35 July 31. On August 1, registration increases to $40.

Urban Bourbon Half Marathon presented by Jim Beam

The Urban Bourbon Half Marathon presented by Jim Beam® starts and finishes in downtown Louisville. Unique bourbon bottle-themed medal and other bourbon-inspired cool stuff for our runners. The race was recently voted the #1 Half Marathon in America in the BibRave 100. The Urban Bourbon Half Marathon presented by Jim Beam® celebrates and promotes 200 years of Louisville and Kentucky distilling history, combined with a half marathon route that showcases one of Louisville’s most scenic parks and provides a distinct downtown running experience. With this new bourbon theme, the half marathon is intended for those age 21 and older, which means runners must be 21 on or before October 19, 2019, to register.

Wednesday, January 2, 2019

Neighborhood Meeting 18CUP1171 2047 Sherwood Ave

In accordance with the procedures required by the Louisville office of Planning and Design Services, an informational meeting will be held on January 12, at 11 AM to discuss the proposed plan for a conditional use permit at 2047 Sherwood Ave.  This meeting will be held in addition to the established public meeting procedures of the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The meeting will occur at the Highlands - Shelby Park Library - 1250 Bardstown Road.  

Neighborhood Meeting 18CUP1115 1608 Eastern Parkway

In accordance with the procedures required by the Louisville office of Planning and Design Services, an informational meeting will be held on January 14, at 7:30 PM to discuss the proposed plan for a conditional use permit at 1608 Eastern Parkway.  This meeting will be held in addition to the established public meeting procedures of the Board of Zoning Adjustment. The meeting will occur at 1608 Eastern Parkway.

Family Archaeology Lab Days

When: Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Where: Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing Grandparents and parents: bring out your aspiring archaeologists to see what archaeologists do in the lab (when they aren't digging). Be prepared to wash, sort and catalogue artifacts that have been recovered from Riverside's recent archaeology digs. This FREE hands-on experience will include a behind-the-scenes archaeology tour of the site (typically at 11:30 am; weather permitting). This lab activity is a drop-in program, but if you are planning to bring a group of 10 or more, please let us know so we are prepared for you! If you have questions, please call 502-935-6809.

Family Archaeology Lab Days

When: Wednesdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Where: Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing Grandparents and parents: bring out your aspiring archaeologists to see what archaeologists do in the lab (when they aren't digging). Be prepared to wash, sort and catalogue artifacts that have been recovered from Riverside's recent archaeology digs. This FREE hands-on experience will include a behind-the-scenes archaeology tour of the site (typically at 11:30 am; weather permitting). This lab activity is a drop-in program, but if you are planning to bring a group of 10 or more, please let us know so we are prepared for you! If you have questions, please call 502-935-6809.

Land Development and Transportation Committee Meeting 18STREET1025 1250 E. Broadway

You are invited to attend a review of a Closure of Public Right-of-Way.    Subject Property:  1250 E BROADWAY Case Number:   18STREETS1025 Case Manager:    JAY LUCKETT (jay.luckett@louisvilleky.gov)  Meeting Type:   LAND DEVELOPMENT AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Date:      THURSDAY, JANUARY 17, 2019. Time:     Meeting will begin at 1:00 PM and continue until all cases are heard Location:    OLD JAIL AUDITORIUM, 514 W. LIBERTY STREET     

Bourbon and Blankets Cocktail Party for a Cause

BOURBON AND BLANKETS COCKTAIL PARTY FOR A CAUSE JANUARY 24, 2019 | 6:30PM $55 plus tax and gratuity We’ll have you wrapped around our little finger with our Bourbon and Blankets event benefiting the Coalition for the Homeless. Join us January 24, 2019, at 6:30pm for a creative cocktail party full of all things wrapped. Bourbons Bistro is partnering with Lotsa Pasta for this party with a purpose featuring unique “wrapped” hors-d'oeuvres creations. Chef Jereme McFarland and Lotsa Pasta will be passing around favorites with a twist including gourmet pigs in a blanket, cannoli, and cannelloni just to name a few! Plus a bourbon tasting with resident Bourbon expert Jason Brauner. Bring a coat or blanket to the event and receive $10 off the cost of the party. Otherwise, $10 from all sales will be donated to the Coalition for the Homeless along with all items! Coalition for the Homeless is a non-profit organization in Louisville that strives to prevent and end homelessness in Louisville through advocacy, education, and the coordination of their 30+ member agencies and dozens of other community partners.

St. Bartholomew Parish Trivia Night

St. Bartholomew Parish Trivia Night Proceeds benefit the Franciscan Kitchen (http://bit.ly/2AuyX95) Friday, January 18, 2019 Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. ** Games begin at 7:00 p.m. St. Bartholomew Magel Center (Gymnasium) ** 2040 Buechel Bank Road ** Louisville, KY 40218 Reservations Call: 502-451-2929 or Register Online at: http://bit.ly/2SyRfwO COST: $15.00 per player and teams consist of 4 to 8 Players Door Prizes / Concessions will be available. No outside Alcohol may be brought into the event License #0119http://bit.ly/2SyRfwO

Eco Kids Discovery Day: Naked Trees

A fun event for kids and families of all ages to learn about the trees of Bernheim Forest. This event has three separate activities including Hands-on Discovery Stations, On Your Own Challenges and a Hike of the Day in the afternoon. With the exception of Bernheim's weekend entrance fee of $5 per vehicle which applies to non-members. For more information contact Bernheim Forest at 502-955-8512.

Rigoletto

Cynical. Reviled. And desperate for revenge. Rigoletto – he is the jaded jester who laughs as he aids his debauched master the Duke in seducing the wives and daughters of the court’s noblemen. These men hate Rigoletto with a passion, and only his daughter Gilda brings sunlight to his life. But then comes tragedy on a catastrophic scale. Rigoletto’s enemies want revenge. The Duke sets his sights on Gilda. Rigoletto’s desperate plan to avenge his defiled daughter goes tragically wrong. Originally banned by the censors, Rigoletto is a work of genius. Here is Verdi’s first incomparably great characterization, Shakespearean in its complexity and grandeur. Experience the masterwork that rivets audiences with its incendiary drama and outpouring of famous melodies, including the achingly poignant Rigoletto/Gilda duets and the Duke’s ode to the fickleness of women: La Donna é mobile.

Cynical. Reviled. And desperate for revenge.

Rigoletto – he is the jaded jester who laughs as he aids his debauched master the Duke in seducing the wives and daughters of the court’s noblemen. These men hate Rigoletto with a passion, and only his daughter Gilda brings sunlight to his life. But then comes tragedy on a catastrophic scale. Rigoletto’s enemies want revenge. The Duke sets his sights on Gilda. Rigoletto’s desperate plan to avenge his defiled daughter goes tragically wrong. Originally banned by the censors, Rigoletto is a work of genius. Here is Verdi’s first incomparably great characterization, Shakespearean in its complexity and grandeur. Experience the masterwork that rivets audiences with its incendiary drama and outpouring of famous melodies, including the achingly poignant Rigoletto/Gilda duets and the Duke’s ode to the fickleness of women: La Donna é mobile.

Pets, Persons, Portraits

This lecture by Dr. Ivan Kreilkamp considers some classics of the human/animal portrait in order to think about some of the questions raised by such images. Dr. Kreilkamp's forthcoming book from University of Chicago Press is entitled "Minor Creatures: Persons, Animals, and the Victorian Novel" which asks what it means to consider animals as members of a household or as characters in a novel. held in conjunction with the closing day of the exhibition "Biophilia Life; or, My Best Friend Has Four Legs and a Tail." The event is free and will be followed by a public reception.

Gallery Storytime at the Carnegie

Join Carnegie Center Director Eileen Yanoviak for a lively art-inspired gallery storytime for kids in preschool. Read, dance, sing, and make a simple art project to explore art and history! Parents must attend with children. This program is free, but registration is requested.

Pet Bash

In celebration of the exhibition "Biophilia Life; or, My Best Friend Has Four Legs and a Tail," bring friendly pets (must be on a leash or in a carrying case) for a visit to the Carnegie. Four-legged friends are invited to see the exhibition, take pictures in the pet photo booth, and create a one-of-a-kind artwork. Admission is free, but there is a $5 charge for the “Paws-itive” activity, and advance registration is required. A portion of the fee will go towards New Albany Floyd County Animal Control and Shelter.

Night at the Carnegie

Join us for a pet-themed Night at The Carnegie, featuring the Carnegie Center’s newest exhibition, "Biophilia Life; or, My Best Friend has Four Legs and a Tail," music curated by Jecorey “1200” Arthur of Athiri, featuring DJ Kym Williams and live musical performance by local singer/songwriter Jacqui Blue, drinks by Naked by Sunday, puppy pit starring adoptable friends from the New Albany Floyd County Animal Control & Shelter, fanciful feline film screenings throughout the night, and pet portraits by Kelly Toon to take home to your furry family members (bring pics!) Your ticket includes one drink, access to exhibitions, live art experiences, and a 10% discount for dinner the night of the event at Longboard’s Taco & Tiki, Exchange Pub + Kitchen, or Brooklyn and the Butcher. Receive discount when you show this ticket the day of event.

Lunch & Learn: Kentuckiana's Lewis & Clark Legacy

Start the new year off with history! Filson Historical Society curator and Lewis and Clark historian Jim Holmberg will discuss the important connections the Falls area has to this famous journey of discovery. This program is free, but registration is appreciated. Beverages will be supplied for those who bring a lunch.

Family Fun Workshop: Terrific Tags for Perfect Pets

Create a personalized ID tag using shrink film. Free to the public, but registration requested.

School's Out: Critter Class

Kids ages 9 – 13 can explore animal life with award winning artist Shayne Hull in a workshop involving multiple media including drawing, printmaking, sculpting, and painting polymer clay. This workshop celebrates the exhibition, "Biophilia Life; or, My Best Friend has Four Legs and a Tail" which explores the unique connection between humankind and domesticated animals. All materials will be supplied in this FREE workshop, limited to 15 participants but participants need an image of their favorite pet or animal. Registration is required.