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What's Happening In Greater Louisville Dec 26 - Jan 8

26 WEDNESDAY 28 FRIDAY “Hats! Reflections in Time,” through Dec 31 Kentucky Science Center “Hats! Reflections in Time” showcases more than 50 refurbished hats from the museum's permanent collection. The hats date from the late 1800s to the 1980s. The fashionable store of the nineteenth century, Byck’s, donated more than 22,000 fashion items, including the hats, when the last locations closed in 1991. 10AM - 4PM, Monday – Friday.

27 THURSDAY “Hats! Reflections in Time,”

See Wednesday Dec 26 for details.

Southern Lights, through Dec 31 Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY, 859-255-5727 “Spectacular Sights on Holiday Nights” are being held at the Kentucky Horse Park, where horses of light “race” in front of a cheering crowd, clear a steeplechase fence, and graze in Bluegrass pastures. The unique horse scenes help make Southern Lights one of the most distinctive lights festivals anywhere, and with tens of thousands of shimmering lights, it’s both Kentucky’s largest lights festival and a 19-year tradition. 5:30-10 pm. $15/car, $20 on weekends.

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“Hats! Reflections in Time,”

See Wednesday Dec 26 for details.

Southern Lights See Thursday Dec 27 for details.

Light Up Louisville and Forty Nights of Lights, through Dec 31 Downtown Louisville, 4th Street from the Galt House to Fourth Street Live Light Up Louisville will expand and move to Fourth Street, creating a three-block festival of lights between the Galt House and Fourth Street Live. Along with Light Up Louisville, Forty Nights of Lights features a nightly light show set to music with light projections on buildings along 4th Street. Light Up Louisville and Forty Night of Lights will end at midnight on New Year's Eve, with a lights show and fireworks celebration to welcome the new year. 3-9:30 pm. Free.

29 SATURDAY “Hats! Reflections in Time,”

See Wednesday Dec 26 for details.

Southern Lights See Thursday Dec 27 for details.

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Light Up Louisville and Forty Nights of Lights See Friday Dec 28 for details.

Urban Composting: Build Your Own “Small Scale” Vermi-Culture Bin, Dec 29

Foxhollow Farm Veggie Shed, 8905 Highway 329, Crestwood, 502-241-9674 Learn basic techniques needed for raising red wiggler composting worms in this workshop. Worms will eat kitchen trash, and they can become part of a larger yard waste composting project. Brian Barnes, head vermiculturist at Raising Hope Organic Farm and a local university professor, will demonstrate how to care for worms and to construct their habitat at home. 10 am noon. $15 registration fee.

Kentucky Flea Market New Year's Spectacular, Dec 29 - Jan 1 Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, 502-456-2244

Over 1200 booths of jewelry, crafts, candles, overstock, grocery items, collectibles, furniture and more, with a special antiques section. Sat. 10 am 6 pm, Sun 11 am - 6 pm, Mon 10 am - 6 pm, Tues 10 am - 5 pm. Free.

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31 MONDAY “Hats! Reflections in Time,”

See Wednesday Dec 26 for details.

Southern Lights

See Thursday Dec 27 for details.

Light Up Louisville and Forty Nights of Lights See Friday Dec 28 for details.

Kentucky Flea Market New Years' Spectacular See Saturday Dec 29 for details.

Bottoms Up! J.C. Barnett Whiskey Jug Exhibit See Sunday Dec 30 for details.

2013 Live! Louisville's Biggest New Year's Eve Party, Dec 31

Fourth Street Live!, 502-584-7170 Hosted by Radio Now 98.9 and Louisville's Gen X Radio 100.5. Ring in the new year at Louisville's biggest New Year's Eve party as Bud Light presents 2013 Live! Watch the "Times Square" ball drop at midnight, with entertainment by Zellus & DJ JC and win a trip to the 2013 Grammy Awards! 9 pm - 5 pm. Free.

NYE at The Gillespie, Dec 31

“Hats! Reflections in Time,”

The Gillespie Venue, 412 W Market St, 502-584-8080

See Wednesday Dec 26 for details.

Southern Lights

See Thursday Dec 27 for details.

Light Up Louisville and Forty Nights of Lights See Friday Dec 28 for details.

Kentucky Flea Market New Years' Spectacular See Saturday Dec 29 for details.

Bottoms Up! J.C. Barnett Whiskey Jug Exhibit, through Jan 1

Oldham County History Center, 106 N. Second Ave., LaGrange, KY

Open bar all night long, sponsored by Grey Goose! Spinelli’s will serve pizza all night, while 4 DJs—DJ Q, DJ Mikus, DJ Prism, and DJ Buck Rodgers—spin for the event. Twenty-one and over only. 9 pm - 3 am. $60 general/$85 VIP.

Kye's New Year's Eve Celebration, Dec 31 Kye's, 500 Missouri Avenue, Jeffersonville, IN, 812-285-8500

The event will include free draft beer and champagne in addition to a cash bar, Kye's I Live band JD Shelburne, Kye's I Kye's DJ, a midnight balloon drop, a cocktail buffet all evening with a burger bar at midnight, party favors, and a photo booth! Twenty-one and older only. $65 per person general admission open seating, $600 for reserved table of 10 in Kye's I or Kye's II. All tickets will have access to either party!

Belle of Louisville/Spirit of Jefferson New Year's Eve Dinner, Dec 31 The Oldham County History Center has on display more than 460 whiskey jugs as part of this new installation. These key pieces of Kentucky history were once used to carry quarts of spirits home to enjoy for later, but the crocks played a large role in bourbon history, as they linked the distilling industry, local commerce, advertising and pottery. Free.

Belle of Louisville/Spirit of Jefferson, 401 West River Road, 502-574-2992

The Spirit of Jefferson's early dinner cruise will be just the right place for New Year’s Eve. A scrumptious buffet and music from a DJ will make this two-hour holiday event a truly festive one and a great way to shepherd in 2013. 4:30 - 7 pm. $45/$30.

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What's Happening in Greater Louisville Ring in the New Year in Louisville Marriot Style, Dec 31 Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 West Jefferson St, 502-671-4285 Ring in the New Year in Louisville Marriott Style! Enjoy a relaxing evening in or hit the town for a night out; packages start at $299. Call for reservations.

New Year's Eve at West Baden Springs Hotel, Dec 31 West Baden Springs Hotel, 8538 West Baden Ave, IN, 888-936-9360 Say goodbye to 2012 and hello to 2013 in the West Baden Springs Hotel Atrium with dinner and dancing starting at 7:30 pm. Sway, foxtrot or salsa cheek to cheek with that special someone to music by the Al Cobine Big Band. Jacket required. 7:30 pm - 1 am. Packages start at $599 per couple.

New Year's Eve Wine Dinner, Dec 31 Bristol Bar and Grille, 700 W Riverside Drive, Jeffersonville, IN, 812-218-1995

Hangover Classic 10-Mile Run, Jan 1 American Turners, 3125 Upper River Road, 502-550-9553 A great way to start off New Year’s fitness goals. For all fitness levels. 10 am-noon. $45.

New Year's Day Intention Setting Practice Yoga, Jan 1 Supreme Peace Yoga, 808 West Ashland Ave, 502-644-5796 This workshop will include meditation and rituals for starting the year right, warm Vinyasa practice to remove toxins, Yoga Nidra to seal in good intentions, healthy snacks, cleansing teas, and juices to help purify the body. Registration required. 3:30-6:30 pm. $50.

“Baseball Hotties: Studs We Love,” through Jan 1 Louisville Slugger Museum, 800 W Main St This special exhibition celebrates the hottest men in baseball today, as well as offers a look at the icons of the past. Includes the Field of Dreamboats – six of today’s sexiest ballplayers emerge from the museum’s indoor corn field in life-size form. There is no extra charge to see “Baseball Hotties: Studs We Love." The exhibition is included in the general admission price for Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory.

The Jeffersonville location of the Bristol Bar and Grille will present a Pacific Northwest wine dinner in celebration of New Year’s Eve. The evening will begin at 8 pm with a wine reception featuring hors d’oeuvres. Master Sommelier Scott Harper will then lead a wine presentation starting at 8:30 pm. $175 per couple, which includes wine, tax and gratuity.

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91.9 WFPK New Year’s Eve Bash, Dec 31

This year’s Christmas at the Galt House Hotel event will unlock the magic of Christmas with the key attraction, KaLightoscope, the Christmas Village with Snow Fairy Castle attraction, a new KaLightoscope learning center, a life-size gingerbread castle, a gingerbread house contest, Holiday Show; Breakfast and story time with Santa, “Help Santa Find the Key” children’s game, Mistletoe Marketplace, and three children’s special activities.

Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd, 502-814-6500 WFPK DJs Matt Anthony and Woodrow on the Radio will be joined by The Ladybirds for a live set. The event will include a photobooth, dance lessons from the Louisville Swing Dance Society, and balloon drop. 8 pm - 1 am. $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

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Christmas at the Galt House, through Jan 2 Galt House Hotel

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Alert,” through Jan 23 Kentucky Flea Market New Year's Spectacular “Red Gallery Janjobe, See Saturday Dec 29 for details.

Bottoms Up! J.C. Barnett Whiskey Jug Exhibit See Sunday Dec 30 for details.

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Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center, 502-899-9293 “Red Alert” is an exploration of color that introduces the holiday season with a visual reminder of the warm side of the season.

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Concert Calendar

Grace Potter & the Nocturnals, January 16 December ♦Rumours - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Dec 28, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦JJ Grey & Mofro, Dec 29, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦The Ladybirds, Dec 31, Headliners, 9 pm.

January ♦Father John Misty, Jan 9, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦Zac Brown Band, Jan 10, KFC Yum! Center, 7 pm. ♦Grace Potter & the Nocturnals , Jan 16, Brown Theater, 8 pm.

♦Rodney Carrington, Jan 19, Louisville Palace, 8 pm. ♦Freak Water, Jan 24, Headliners, 9 pm.

February ♦Buddy Miller & Jim Lauderdale, Feb 1, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦Ed Sheeran, Feb 1, Louisville Palace, 7 pm. ♦Matisyahu, Feb 4, Brown Theater, 7:30 pm. ♦Punch Brothers, Feb 5, Brown Theater, 7:30 pm. ♦Matchbox 20, Feb 5, Louisville Palace, 7:30 pm.

♦Big Gigantic, Feb 5, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦Citizen Cope, Feb 7, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦The Who, Feb 16, KFC Yum! Center, 7:30 pm. ♦Luke Bryan, Feb 22, KFC Yum! Center, TBA.

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4 FRIDAY “Red Alert” See Thursday Jan 3 for details.

Reindeer Games Exhibit, through Jan 12 Flame Run Glass Studio and Gallery, 815 W Market St Flame Run will be holding the “Reindeer Games” exhibit during the holiday season through January 12, 2013. This exhibit contains blown glass holiday gift items for purchase, including a variety of ornaments. 10 am - 4 pm daily.

5 SATURDAY “Red Alert” See Thursday Jan 3 for details.

Reindeer Games Exhibit See Friday Jan 4 for details.

Introduction to Essential Oils, Jan 5 Foxhollow Farm Center, 8905 Highway 329, Crestwood, 502-241-9674 This class will promote how to share the life-enhancing benefits of therapeutic-grade essential oils. Topics will include: What is aromatherapy? What are essential oils? Where do they come from? How do they work? What areas are benefited by using essential oils in regards to health and home? Participants will gain limited hands-on experience in blending their own products. 10 am-noon. $35 registration fee.

Land of Tomorrow, 233 W Broadway, 502-632-6500 Land of Tomorrow is pleased to present their second installment of the Expanded Music Project, a showcase of work illustrating the intersection between art and music. Included in this exhibition will be work by Robert Beatty and Eric Lanham, Rocky Horton, Ian MacKaye, Sean Metelerkamp, Moons and Gerald Moser, Vaughan Oliver, and Saving Our Style. Opening reception 7 pm on December 7, all other dates Monday – Friday 10 - 5 or by appointment.

7 MONDAY “Red Alert” See Thursday Jan 3 for details.

Reindeer Games Exhibit See Friday Jan 4 for details.

Expanded Music Project See Sunday Jan 6 for details.

Diana: A Celebration, through Jan 13 Frazier History Museum, 829 W Main St Visitors can experience the life and humanitarian work of one of the most remarkable women of the 20th Century. The exhibition features more than 150 personal items, including her royal wedding gown, 28 designer dresses, priceless jewels, rare home movies and personal mementoes. For additional information, call 502-753-5663.

8 TUESDAY “Red Alert” See Thursday Jan 3 for details.

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Reindeer Games Exhibit

“Red Alert”

Photo Contest, through June 1

See Thursday Jan 3 for details.

Reindeer Games Exhibit See Friday Jan 4 for details.

Expanded Music Project, through Jan 8

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See Friday Jan 4 for details.

Expanded Music Project See Sunday Jan 6 for details.

Olmstead Parks, 502-456-8125 For the second year, Olmsted Parks Conservancy is offering a photography contest. The winners’ work will be featured in the 2014 calendar. There are six categories from which to choose and submissions are welcome through June 1, 2013.

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Bridal Shows

Louisville Bridal Shows

As the Princess Diana retrospective at the Frazier History Museum draws to a close, those who have visited the exhibition will no doubt be left with lingering memories of the late icon’s life and times. Perhaps most iconic, of course, was the display of her famous wedding gown, diamond tiara, veil, and 25-foot train, along with her shoes, parasol, and bridesmaid’s dresses. For those of whom this exhibit of royal marriage only stoked their interest in weddings, rather than quenching it, Louisville offers a royal spread of wedding shows coming up in January. For those who—unlike Princess Diana or the current royal couple—need to take care of all the preparations themselves, bridal shows display everything couples could possibly need to get ready for their wedding. Common vendors include retailers for wedding dresses and tuxedos, wedding cake designers and pastry chefs, caterers, florists, travel agents, wedding coordinators, and others who are useful to couples already overwhelmed with preparations. Drinks, cake samples, entertainment and live music, and giveaways (from Hawaii Honeymoons to a romantic evening for two) are offered at no cost to Louisville’s bridal show attendees, with plenty more opportunities for purchasing local and out-of-town vendor products. Because many brides plan for summer weddings, a January bridal show is the perfect

jumping-off point for beginning all preparations required for the upcoming nuptials. Before attending one of these events, however, it’s important to prepare ahead of time so as not to become overwhelmed.

Before stepping foot through the door, prospective brides and grooms should make a list of vendors that will be most important to them, such as ones dealing with reception and ceremony sites, planners, photographers, florists, or whatever else is still currently on their to-do list. They should also pre-register, since most events are free with pre-registration and doing so will often sign them up for gift giveaways. Once at the event, participants should walk through the entire vendor area to get an overview of what’s there. There’s nothing wrong with window shopping! Weddings are deeply personal events, and there’s no need to rush ahead on big decisions. Brides and their entourages can ask the helpful vendors about samples and specials, and make appointments if they like what they see. Every bride should feel like a princess on her wedding day, and every man, a prince. Now, with a wide variety of shows in the Louisville area to choose from, everyone from far and wide can come and receive the royal treatment when planning their own special event. For a full listing of bridal shows occurring in January, check our website at www.whigl.com.

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Where to be on New Year’s Eve

When the clock strikes midnight and the ball drops, where will you be? For many, Louisville offers almost endless possibilities for ways to ring in the new year, from concerts to family-friendly events to wild parties that won’t end until the sun comes up on 2013. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, check out what Kentuckiana has for you! See a full list on our website at www.whigl.com. Belle of Louisville/Spirit of Jefferson New Year's Eve Dinner. 401 West River Road, 502-574-2992. The Spirit of Jefferson's early dinner cruise will be just the right place for New Year’s Eve. A scrumptious buffet and music from a DJ will make this two-hour holiday event a truly festive one and a great way to shepherd in 2013. 4:30 -7 pm. $45/$30. Ring in the New Year in Louisville Marriot Style. Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 West Jefferson St, 502-671-4285. Ring in the New Year in Louisville Marriott Style! Enjoy a relaxing evening in or hit the town for a night out; packages start at $299. Call for reservations. 91.9 WFPK New Year’s Eve Bash. Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd, 502-814-6500. WFPK DJs Matt Anthony and Woodrow on the Radio will be joined by The Ladybirds for a live set. The event will include a photobooth, dance lessons from the Louisville Swing Dance Society, and balloon drop. 8 pm-1 am. $10 in advance, $12 at the door. NYE at The Gillespie. 412 West Market St., 502-584-8080. Open bar all night long, sponsored by Grey Goose! Spinelli’s will serve pizza all night, while 4 DJs—DJ Q, DJ Mikus, DJ Prism, and DJ Buck Rodgers—spin for the event. Twenty-one and over only. 9 pm - 3 am. $60 general/$85 VIP.

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2013 Live! Louisville's Biggest New Year's Eve Party. Fourth Street Live!, 502-584-7170. Hosted by Radio Now 98.9 and Louisville's Gen X Radio 100.5. Ring in the new year at Louisville's biggest New Year's Eve party as Bud Light presents 2013 Live! Watch the "Times Square" ball drop at Midnight, with entertainment by Zellus & DJ JC and win a trip to the 2013 Grammy Awards! 9 pm 5 pm. Free. Makers Mark Bourbon House and Lounge NYE Party. 446 S. Fourth St., 502-568-9009. From dinner to drinks, Makers Mark Bourbon House and Lounge has it covered. Choose from one of their New Year's Eve packages. 1. 3 course meal with a bottle of champagne for $65 per person (one bottle of champagne per couple) with an added bourbon flight for $15 per person, 2. Open bar from 9 pm 1 am for $65 per person, or 3. Bottle service with a VIP table starting at $200 a bottle (includes 3 mixers and 2 Redbulls). 5:30 pm - 4 am. Holiday Inn New Year’s Package. Holiday Inn Lakeview, 505 Marriott Dr. Clarksville IN, 812-283-4411. Package includes band-replay (R&B, classic rock, and dance), an overnight room for two with late checkout of 2 pm, hot and cold hors d'oeuvres, cash bar, a champagne toast at midnight, and party favors! 8 pm - 1 am. $159. The New Year’s Eve Blackout Affair. Galt House Hotel and Suites, 140 N. Fourth St, 502-589-5200. Magic 101.3 and Galt House Hotel presents the Blackout Affair! Come party with DJ Tae 1 and the Ultimate Show Band! Dress code: all black. 10 pm - 2 am. General admission $35, VIP $70.

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ART EXHIBITS

Top Drawer: 150 Years of Bittners, through Jan 1

Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft

Visitors can experience the old world craftsmanship of handmade furniture through the 18th and 19th centuries. “Top Drawer” is a 4,000 sq. ft. exhibition that explores how a German immigrant’s custom cabinet shop became not only a Louisville tradition, but also a nationally-renowned design firm. Exquisite American, English and Continental furniture are featured. Examine fine antiques from around the world as well as mastercrafted pieces produced by the Bittners custom shop. 9 am - 5 pm daily.

Frazier History Museum, 502-753-5663

715 W Main St, 502-589-0102 Closed Mon, Tues - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat - Sun 11 am - 5 pm.

The Brown Hotel 335 W Broadway, 502-583-1234 Open Mon - Fri 8 am - 9 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am - 6 pm.

Paul Paletti Gallery

Bottoms Up! J.C. Barnett Whiskey Jug Exhibit, through Jan 1

713 E Market St, 502-589-9254 Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm.

B. Deemer Gallery

2650 Frankfort Ave, 502-896-6687 Original fine art of the 20th & 21st century, with a highly respected framing department.

Mark Payton Glass Center/Glassworks 815 W Market St, 502-992-3270

Glass blowing classes, workshops, a restaurant, and daily tours.

“Hats! Reflections in Time,” through Dec 31 Kentucky Science Center

“Hats! Reflections in Time” showcases more than 50 refurbished hats from the museum's permanent collection. The hats date from the late 1800s to the 1980s. The fashionable store of the nineteenth century, Byck’s, donated more than 22,000 fashion items, including the hats, when the last locations closed in 1991. 10 am - 4 pm, Monday – Friday.

Urban Bourbon, through Dec 31

Oldham County History Center, 106 N. Second Ave, LaGrange, KY The Oldham County History Center has on display more than 460 whiskey jugs as part of this new installation. These key pieces of Kentucky history were once used to carry quarts of spirits home to enjoy for later, but the crocks played a large role in bourbon history, as they linked the distilling industry, local commerce, advertising and pottery. Free.

Reindeer Games Exhibit, through Jan 12 Flame Run Glass Studio and Gallery, 815 W Market St. Flame Run will be holding the “Reindeer Games” exhibit during the holiday season through January 12, 2013. This exhibit contains blown glass holiday gift items for purchase, including a variety of ornaments. 10 am - 4 pm daily.

Diana: A Celebration, through Jan 13 Frazier History Museum, 829 W Main St.

Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Ave, 502-637-1111 “Urban Bourbon” showcases the history and heritage of Louisville's involvement in the bourbon industry as it grew along with the horse industry and the Kentucky Derby. Mon - Sat 8 am- 5 pm, Sun 11 am- 5 pm. Free with admission.

Second Annual Fabulous $500 and Under Show, through Jan 1 Christy Zurkuhlen Gallery, 4820 Brownsboro Center, 502-777-1794 The participating artists include Claudia Hammer, James Russell May, and Jacque Parsley. All art is priced to sell for holiday gifts.

Under $50 Art Show, through Jan 1 Liberty Tattoo & Art Parlor, 2801 S Third St, 502-637-4777 The Liberty Tattoo & Art Parlor will hold its annual under $50 art show, with local art being offered at low prices. Perfect for holiday gifts.

Visitors can experience the life and humanitarian work of one of the most remarkable women of the 20th Century. The exhibition features more than 150 personal items, including her royal wedding gown, 28 designer dresses, priceless jewels, rare home movies and personal mementoes. For additional information, call 502-753-5663.

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“Red Alert,” through Jan 23 Gallery Janjobe, Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center, 502-899-9293 “Red Alert” is an exploration of color that introduces the holiday season with a visual reminder of the warm side of the season.

The KORE Gallery Miniature Art Show, through Jan 31 KORE Gallery at Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Avenue, A-117 The KORE Gallery presents the KORE Gallery Miniature Art Show, showcasing a special exhibition of smaller (under 12 inches) original art works for sale by numerous Louisville area artists. All pieces are priced at $100 or less— ideal for holiday gifts! Wednesday through Friday 9 am - 4 pm, Saturday and Sunday 1 pm - 4 pm.

FILM Flight of the Butterflies in IMAX, through Jan 18 Kentucky Science Center, 727 W Main St www.kysciencecenter.org

Based on true events, this IMAX showing follows the epic journey of the iconic monarch butterfly in one of the most incredible migrations on Earth, and the determined scientist, Dr. Fred Urquhart, who spent 40 years trying to discover the mysteries surrounding their journey and secret winter hideaway.

IMAX® THEATER Kentucky Science Center, 727 W Main St www.kysciencecenter.org

THEATRE

"Born to be Wild," "Flight of the Butterflies," "Tornado Alley," and "To The Arctic." Call 502-561-6100 for showtimes. IMAX only $7.

Irving Berlin's White Christmas, through Dec 31

The Polar Express™ 4-D Experience, through Jan 6

Derby Dinner Playhouse, (812) 288-8281 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN 47129 Based on the popular movie, this timeless classic is full of dancing, laughter, and some of the best songs ever written. This holiday musical comedy is sure to be one of the highlights of your Christmas season!

The Whipping Man, Jan 8 - Feb 2 Actors Theatre of Louisville 316 W Main Street, 502-584-1205 At the end of the Civil War, a Jewish Confederate soldier returns to find his oncegrand home in ruins, occupied only by two of his family’s former slaves. Confronted with a changed, uncertain social order, and bound by the history and faith they share, the three men must grapple with their responsibility toward each other and the secrets they hold. The Whipping Man is a moving drama about newfound freedom, the legacy of slavery, redemption and regret. Tickets start at $36.

Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All For You and For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls, Jan 24 - 26, 31, Feb 1 - 2 The Rudyard Kipling, 422 W Oak Street, 502-299-8501 Coffee Cup Theatre presents two absurdist and biting plays—one about a well-intentioned nun who inflicts religious trauma upon her students while gifting them with cookies, the other a parody of The Glass Menagerie - that provide a

darkly comedic evening of entertainment. 7:30 - 9 pm. Tickets are $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors (cash and checks only).

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1100 Trevilian Way, 502-459-2181 www.louisvillezoo.org

This holiday season Zoo guests can take their own journey and discover the magic of the holidays with The Polar Express™ 4-D Experience. A 13-minute actionpacked experience combines the visual drama of a 3-D film with a variety of 4-D sensory effects that are built into the seats and theater environment, bringing the on-screen images to life. Open 10:30 am - 4 pm. Tickets are $5 per person, $4 for Louisville Zoo Members and $3 for a second experience.

KentuckyShow! Kentucky Center, 501 W Main St, 502-562-7800 A breathtaking multimedia adventure across time & place featuring the people, sights & sounds of this fascinating state. Narrated by Ashley Judd. Tues - Sat on the hour 11 am - 4 pm, Sun on the hour 1 - 4 pm. $7.

CONCERTS Expanded Music Project, through Jan 8 Land of Tomorrow, 233 W Broadway, 502-632-6500 Land of Tomorrow is pleased to present their second installment of the Expanded Music Project, a showcase of work illustrating the intersection between art and music. Included in this exhibition will be work by Robert Beatty and Eric Lanham, Rocky Horton, Ian MacKaye, Sean Metelerkamp, Moons and Gerald Moser, Vaughan Oliver, and Saving Our Style. Opening reception 7 pm on December 7, all other dates Monday – Friday 10 - 5 or by appointment.

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Hangover Classic

Hangover Classic 10 Mile Run

Most people visiting Louisville for New Year’s Eve are probably already registered for a classic hangover, whether they know it yet or not. But for those with a more athletic bent, the Hangover Classic 10 Mile Run operates under the assumption that there’s no time like the morning after the biggest party night of the year to get started on New Year’s resolutions. Most people make getting in shape one of their top priorities as the new year rolls around, and this race promises to make them put their money where their mouths are. Whether you’re a beginning runner or a seasoned athlete, whether you come dressed in your finery from the night before or dressed to win, and whether or not you’re actually hungover, this race makes it possible to start January 1st off right. The race follows last year's course through Butchertown and down River Road. The course is considered fast and flat. Runners are advised to use caution, as this is not a closed course. Traffic volunteers are stationed throughout the course and assistance from law

enforcement is provided. The course will be marked with arrows painted on the pavement and signs along the roadside. The Hangover Classic provides a long sleeved T-shirt, drawings, and refreshments for the runners, which can be picked up at American Turners after race completion. There are mile markers at every mile and a digital clock at the finish line. Trophies are received by the top 3 men and women winners. Awards are presented to age groups of 14 and under, 15-19, and 5 year increments through 75 and over. Winners must be present to claim awards, as no awards will be mailed.

For those who are not running, beware of traffic delays—assuming you’ve woken up and are able to leave the house by that point. As always, whether you’re planning to run the Hangover Classic or stay home on the couch, remember to drink responsibly. The Hangover Classic 10 Mile Run may give you the opportunity to make healthy decisions, but only you are responsible for making safe ones.

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Overload/Rifle Christmas Miracle Tour 2012, Dec 15 Third Street Dive, 442 South Third Street, 502-749-3483 The Overload/Rifle Christmas Miracle Tour 2012 is beginning their holiday performances at The Dive. Doors open early, show starts at 10 pm. $5.

SPORTS University of Louisville Men's Basketball vs UK Dec 29, 4 pm vs Providence, Jan 2, 6 pm vs USF, Jan 12, 4pm KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, 502-690-9000

New Year's Eve Party with Jefferson Tarc Bus, Two Pump Chump and Soundtrip!, Dec 31 Hillview Government Center, 283 Crestwood Ln, 502-779-5818 A New Year's Eve party featuring three bands: Jefferson Tarc Bus, Two Pump Chump, and Soundtrip. Twenty-one and over only; BYOB (and cooler). Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 8 pm. $10.

Mananabango New Year’s Eve Show, Dec 31 The Bard's Town Theatre, 1801 Bardstown Road, 502-749-5275 A band with lyrics and melodies from another time that will take listeners back to the 60s and 70s while moving forward into 2013! 9 pm-1 am. Free.

Zac Brown Band with Justin Moore and Kip Moore, Jan 10, 2013 KFC Yum! Center The Zac Brown Band, with Justin Moore and Kip Moore, has been scheduled to perform at the KFC Yum! Center. Tickets are available at the KFC Yum! Center Ticket Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets are also available by calling 1-800-745-3000 and online. $35-$65.

COMEDY Reno Collier at The Improv, Dec 28 - 31 The Improv, 441 S Fourth St, 502-581-1332

The KFC Yum! Center is the official home of the University of Louisville men’s and women’s basketball programs and women’s volleyball program.

University of Louisville Women's Basketball vs Tennessee State, Dec 31, 6 pm vs Rutgers, Jan 8, 7 pm vs Cincinnati, Jan 18, 7 pm KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, 502-690-9000 The KFC Yum! Center is the official home of the University of Louisville men’s and women’s basketball programs and women’s volleyball program.

Hangover Classic 10-Mile Run, Jan 1 Reno's observations often find him recalling mishaps of his West Virginia cousins, his Scottish heritage, unruly in-laws, and alien abductions. Show is 18 and over, with a two drink minimum. Times vary. $15.

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American Turners, 3125 Upper River Road, 502-550-9553 A great way to start off New Year’s fitness goals. For all fitness levels. 10 am-noon. $45.

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New Year's Day Intention Setting Practice Yoga, Jan 1

Shepherdsville, KY: Jim Beam Country

Supreme Peace Yoga, 808 West Ashland Ave, 502-644-5796

The Gateway to the Bourbon Trail, with Jim Beam Distillery Tours, and tastings at award-winning wineries.

This workshop will include meditation and rituals for starting the year right, warm Vinyasa practice to remove toxins, Yoga Nidra to seal in good intentions, healthy snacks, cleansing teas, and juices to help purify the body. Registration required. 3:30-6:30 pm. $50.

Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium

Harlem Globetrotter’s Magic Pass, Jan 20

800-526-2068

2nd St & Cardinal Blvd, 502-852-6664

This theater features immersavision astronomy and laser shows under a 55 ft tilted dome with a night sky of more than 4,000 projected stars.

KFC Yum! Center, 502-690-9090

Horseshoe Southern Indiana

Before the game, participants can spend time on the court with the Globetrotters—shooting, trying out ball tricks, and getting autographs and photos! The unique 30-minute pre-show, "Magic Pass," will create memories for a lifetime. All customers must have a game ticket AND Magic Pass for entry. Soft/rubber soled shoes must be worn on court. 12:30-1 pm. $20.

11999 Ave of the Emperors, Elizabeth, IN, 866-676-SHOE Over 100 gaming tables & 2,000 slot machines, seven restaurants, Chariot Run Golf Course, live concerts.

POINTS OF INTEREST

A 14,000 acre arboretum and forest preserve with a visitor center, picnic areas, hiking trails and lakes.

Southern Indiana Visitors Center 305 S Indiana Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 812-280-5566, 800-552-3842 www.sunnysideoflouisville.org Southern Indiana, “The Sunny Side of Louisville,” just across the Ohio River, is a great option for Greater Louisville visitors offering a superb view of the Louisville skyline. There is a wide selection of affordable lodging, including 40 hotel and bed & breakfast choices with 2,500 rooms, free parking, and abundant dining & shopping. For information, visit the bright yellow ClarkFloyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau Visitors Center. Take I-65 exit 0 or the Second Street Bridge from downtown Louisville and follow the signs.

Louisville Zoo 1100 Trevilian Way (off I-264), 502-459-2181 www.louisvillezoo.org At the Louisville Zoo, every day is different! See more than 1,700 exotic animals in naturalistic habitats on 134 rolling acres filled with amazing botanicals. Spend time watching western lowland gorillas forage at Gorilla Forest & get up-close & personal with an Amur tiger during daily training demonstrations at Tiger Tundra. Visit nose-to-beak with colorful Australian parrots at Lorikeet Landing & experience Kentucky's only 4-D Ride Theater. Visit Glacier Run Bear Habitat. Don't miss the playgrounds, splash park, African petting zoo, gift shops, indoor & outdoor restaurants & the Conservation Carousel. Open daily year round. Sept - Feb 10 am 4 pm (exit by 5 pm) Mar - Labor Day 10 am - 5 pm (exit by 6 pm) Adults (12 - 59) $14.95, seniors (60+) & children (3 - 11) $10.50, children 2 & under free. The Zoo will be open on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings in June and July until 7 pm (exit Zoo by 8 pm).

Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest

KY 245, Clermont, KY, 502-955-8512

Kentucky Center

6th & Main St, 502-562-0100 A performing arts facility featuring programs of local arts organizations, “Kentucky Show!,” and PNC Broadway Across America.

Historic Corydon & Harrison County Visitor Center 301 N Elm St, Corydon, IN, 812-738-2138, 888-738-2137

Caves & caverns, festivals & outdoor fun, historic bed & breakfasts, quaint shops, and wineries.

Cave Hill Cemetery

701 Baxter Ave, 502-584-8363 The final resting place of 5,000 Union soldiers from the Civil War, U.S. veterans of the Spanish-American War, World Wars I & II and the Korean Conflict, and George Rogers Clark, & Col. Harland Sanders.

FREE PARKING Right across the bridge 40 lodging choices, 2,600 rooms sunnysidetourism.com 812-280-5566

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KFC Yum! Center

1 Arena Plaza, 502-690-9000 Louisville’s multi-purpose arena and home to University of Louisville basketball.

Joe Huber's Family Farm

2421 Engle Road, Borden, IN, 812-923-5255 Tractor and wagons rides, pumpkin patch, farm market, corn maze, winery, and gift shop.

Zachary Taylor National Cemetery

4701 Brownsboro Rd, 502-893-3852 This National Historic Landmark grave of Zachary Taylor, 12th President of the United States, and thousands of U.S. veterans.

HISTORIC HOMES 851 Mansion

Spalding University, 851 S 4th St, 502-585-9911 Italianate Renaissance Revival home, built in 1871, was designed by prominent Louisville architect Henry Whitestone.

Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing 7410 Moorman Rd, 502-935-6809

A pre-Civil War brick farmhouse, decorated with furnishings from 1830 to 1880. A visitors’ center houses exhibits & information about the house & former residents.

729 E Washington St, 502-585-5247 Thomas Alva Edison lived in this 1850s shotgun duplex in the National Historic District of Butchertown. The museum features Edison’s bedroom & many of his inventions.

Culbertson Mansion State Historical Site 914 E Main St, New Albany, IN, 812-944-9600

Built 1867-1869, a 20 room residence in the style of the Second Empire with outstanding detail work.

Whitehall House & Gardens 3110 Lexington Rd, 502-897-2944 A 1855 farmhouse extensively renovated in 1909, exemplifies the stately beauty of early 20th century architecture with French & American antiques. The grounds feature formal Florentine gardens, a woodland fern garden & Victorian stumpery.

INDUSTRY TOURS Hadley Pottery 1570 Story Ave, 502-584-2171 www.hadleypottery.com

Pottery produced by “M. A. Hadley” has an international reputation & is highly prized by collectors. Tours Mon - Thurs at 2 pm.

Louisville Stoneware

Farmington Historic Home

731 Brent St, 502-582-1900, 800-626-1800 www.louisvillestoneware.com

3033 Bardstown Rd, 502-452-9920

Witness artistry in the making at one of the nation’s oldest & most revered stoneware manufacturing firms, where skilled artisans create unique handmade, handpainted tableware, bakeware & more. Tours Mon - Fri 10:30 am & 1:30 pm, adults & children $7. Paint your own pottery Mon - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, last seating 3:30 pm.

Built in 1816, it was the center of a 550 acre hemp plantation owned by the Speed family & sustained by nearly 60 slaves.

Conrad-Caldwell House Museum

1402 St James Ct, 502-636-5023 This 1895 mansion with beautiful carved stone, extraordinary interior woodwork & parquet floors.

Scribner House

106 E Main St, New Albany, IN, 812-949-1776 The oldest house in New Albany was built in 1814 by Joel Scribner, one of the city’s founders. It is furnished with an outstanding collection of antiques, paintings & textiles.

Historic Locust Grove

Thomas Edison House

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory 800 W Main St, 502-588-7228 www.sluggermuseum.org The home of the Louisville Slugger, established in 1884, is the world’s largest manufacturer of baseball bats, producing over a million each year. Museum, tours, gift shop. Mon - Sat 9 - 5 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm.

MUSEUMS

561 Blankenbaker Ln, 502-897-9845

Louisville Visual Art Association

1790 National Historic Landmark was the last home of Revolutionary War hero General George Rogers Clark. The visitors’ center houses a

Founded in 1909, is housed in Louisville’s historic 1860 Water Tower, a national landmark. There is an art

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gallery, an art workshop area and a gift shop.

Thomas Merton Center

Carnegie Center for Art & History

201 E Spring St, New Albany, IN, 812-944-7336

2001 Newburg Rd, 502-452-8187 In the W. L. Lyons Brown Library at Bellarmine University, the center contains books, manuscripts & artifacts of the renowned Trappist monk & author Thomas Merton.

Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft

The center is a local history museum & contemporary art gallery featuring seven art exhibits annually & offers two permanent history exhibits.

The Filson Historical Society 1310 S 3rd St, 502-635-5083

715 W Main St, 502-589-0102 The award winning building, on historic Main St in the Museum District of downtown, holds four exhibition galleries, a permanent collection & a gallery shop featuring the work of over 300 regional artists.

Portland Museum 2308 Portland Ave, 502-776-7678 Museum about lower end of the Falls with a terrain model of the Falls of the Ohio, dioramas, and life-like mannequins.

S.A.R. Historical Museum

The Ferguson Mansion houses a collection of antebellum portraiture & other displays. Their mission is to collect, preserve & tell the significant stories of Kentucky & Ohio Valley history & culture.

American Printing House for the Blind Callahan Museum 1839 Frankfort Ave, 502-895-2405

The exhibits include artifacts relating to the history of the education of the blind and visually impaired, including products & machinery from the American Printing House.

Howard Steamboat Museum

1000 S 4th St, 502-589-1776 The National Headquarters of the Sons of the American Revolution Historical Museum features displays from the history of the U.S. as it emerged as a new nation to the Revolutionary War & Early American decorative arts.

1101 E Market St, Jeffersonville, IN, 812-283-3728 22-room Victorian mansion built in 1890 by a famed ship-building family. Displays include models of the Robert E. Lee and the Indiana, as well as original 1893 furniture and shipyard artifacts.

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ATTRACTIONS Louisville Stoneware

731 Brent St, 502-582-1900, 800-626-1800 www.louisvillestoneware.com Downtown just off Broadway. Witness artistry in the making with a tour of one of the nation's oldest and most revered manufacturing firms. Watch talented artists at work creating functional art for your home and garden. Tour the "History of Stoneware" museum. Visit the factory retail showroom. Tours Mon - Fri 10:30 am & 1:30 pm, 8 or more by reservation only. Adults & children $7. Paint your own pottery at Studio One open Mon - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, last seating 3:30 pm. Showroom open Mon - Fri 10 am- 6 pm, Sat 10 am 5 pm.

Louisville MEGA Cavern

1841 Taylor Ave, 502-855-6342 www.louisvillemegacavern.com This ALL WEATHER attraction is a former limestone quarry with more than 4 million sq ft of space. Hop aboard an SUV-pulled tram & journey through part of 17 miles of underground passageways beneath the city of Louisville. Because you ride & never walk, this tour is especially convenient for parents with small children, seniors & the physically challenged. It's over 1 hour of fun for the entire family. While aboard, learn about geology, history, mining technology, recycling & even green building technology. Find out why this

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cavern was one of the best kept secrets in the U.S & why it was just opened to the public in April 2009 for tours. Historic tram tours offered mid-January through October 31. NOW OPEN: MEGA Zips, the world's first & only underground zip line adventure, featuring 2.5 hour guided tours with 5 underground zip lines & 3 challenge bridges that test your balance, skill & mettle. No tram tours Nov - Jan, during Lights Under Louisville, a holiday drive-through attraction. Call or check website for hours of operation & admission fees.

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Kart Kountry

Noisy New Year, Dec 31

I-65 S exit 117, Paroquet Springs Dr, Shepherdsville, KY, 502-543-9588 www.gokartkountry.com

Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York Street, 502-574-1611

This family entertainment center, just 15 min S of Louisville, features the longest go-kart track in the world — over 1.5 miles! Five sizes & speeds of go-karts allow all ages to drive. There is also an 18-hole miniature golf course as well as a trampoline basketball game, bumper boats, & a huge air-conditioned game room offering new & classic arcade games. It's hours of fun for the whole family! Open hours vary during the offseason. Check the website for updated information.

Belle of Louisville The Wharf, 4th St & River Rd, 502-574-2992 An original of the steamboat era and a living, operating museum, offering river cruises, sightseeing trips, and special events for most of the year.

Kentucky Derby Museum

704 Central Ave (Churchill Downs), 502-637-1111 The world’s largest museum of its kind. Featuring hands-on computerized exhibits, 360-degree multi-media show, & the resident retired racehorse.

Muhammad Ali Center

144 N 6th St, 502-584-9254 An international cultural & educational center guided by the ideals of Muhammad Ali — respect, confidence, conviction, dedication, spirituality & giving.

Frazier History Museum 829 W Main St, 502-753-5663 Live interpretations by costumed interpreters, multimedia presentations, educational programming & hands-on learning. The only institution to have a partnership with the British Royal Armories, making it the only museum of its kind in the world.

Louisville Extreme Park

Clay & Witherspoon Sts

Festive stories and a loud craft for ages 3-11 years old. Starts at 2pm. Free.

Noon Year’s Celebration, Dec 31 - Jan 2 Kentucky Science Center, 502-561-6100 Create noisemakers, musical instruments, and engineer a balloon drop. All activities are free with paid admission to the museum. 10am- 4pm. $13 for adults, $11 for children ages 2-12.

New Year’s Eve Party, Dec 31 Outside In, 4601 Hamburg Pike, Jeffersonville, IN, 812-283-8300 Pizza, soft inflatables, mini golf, party favors, and a balloon drop. There’s limited space, so arrive early! 5pm-9pm. Tickets are $60 for a family of 4.

New Year's Eve Cruise, Dec 31

Spirit of Jefferson, 502-574-2992 Family-friendly New Year’s Eve cruise with music and dancing. Boarding 5 pm, cruising from 5:30-7:30pm. Early dinner is $40/adult, $25/child.

Christmas at the Galt House, through Jan 2 Galt House Hotel

This year’s Christmas at the Galt House Hotel event will unlock the magic of Christmas with the key attraction, KaLightoscope, the Christmas Village with Snow Fairy Castle attraction, a new KaLightoscope learning center, a life-size gingerbread castle, a gingerbread house contest, holiday show, breakfast and story time with Santa, “Help Santa Find the Key” children’s game; Mistletoe Marketplace, and three children’s activities.

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Family & Kids The Polar Express™ 4-D Experience, through Jan 6

1100 Trevilian Way, 502-459-2181 www.louisvillezoo.org This holiday season Zoo guests can take their own journey and discover the magic of the holidays with The Polar Express™ 4-D Experience. A 13-minute action-packed experience combines the visual drama of a 3-D film with a variety of 4-D sensory effects that are built into the seats and theater environment, bringing the on-screen images to life. Open 10:30 am - 4 pm. Tickets are $5 per person, $4 for Louisville Zoo members and $3 for a second experience.

Science in Play, through Jan 1

Louisville Science Center, 727 W Main St, 502-561-6100 An amazing science play space created for young visitors and adult caregivers, Science in Play is a brand new custom exhibit that will delight the senses, inspire imagination, and tickle curious minds. Hands-on everyday science experiences come to life in six different activity zones, including the Sensory Forest, Testing Area, Big Build and Small Build, Science Depot, and the Shapes & Stuff Store. In each zone, innovative elements will be

introduced that encourage children and their caregivers to build, test and engineer new science activities through experimental play.

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory 800 W Main St, 502-588-7228 www.sluggermuseum.org

The Hillerich & Bradsby Co. complex includes a 120 ft, 68,000 lb bat at the entrance and a 24,000 sq ft museum with interactive displays, exhibits, and a film highlighting the history of the company and baseball’s greatest hitters. Museum guests conclude their visit with a tour of the factory where the Louisville Slugger bats are made. Year round Mon - Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm. Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas. Admission $11 adults, $10 seniors, $6 kids, free for five & under.

Louisville Science Center & IMAX Theatre 727 W Main St, 502-561-6100 www.louisvillescience.org The Louisville Science Center, on historic West Main Street, features 40,000 square feet of hands-on fun and a four-story IMAX Theatre. Permanent exhibits include The World Around Us, which brings natural and earth sciences to life; The World Around Us, which lets you get to know the amazing body that's yours for life; The World We Create, a celebration of the creative thinking that makes scientific advancements possible; and KidZone. Exhibit admission $13, children 2 - 12 $11. IMAX only admission $7, combination tickets $18, children 2 - 12 $16. Sun - Thurs 9:30 am - 5 pm, Fri & Sat 9:30 am - 9 pm. Last admission is one hour before closing. Closed Thanksgiving, Dec 24 & 25.

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Butterflies at IMAX

Flight of the Butterflies in 3D While those of us in the Ohio River valley are busy donning coats and gloves, monarch butterflies are dealing with the cold in a more extreme way: by embarking on an epic, multi-generational journey from the ice of Canada to the warmth of Mexico. In its latest IMAX 3D film, “Flight of the Butterflies,” the Kentucky Science Center invites children, parents, and butterfly lovers everywhere to experience the amazing journey of these beautiful insects. “Flight of the Butterflies” is actually two stories. It’s about the astounding monarch butterfly migration, the longest known insect migration on earth, and the determined scientist who spent 40 years trying to discover exactly where the butterflies mysteriously went when they flew south for winter. Dr. Fred Urquhart is the man obsessed with monarchs. The obsession started in his youth, when he began to wonder where the butterflies spent the winter months. His passion became his profession as he went on to become a zoologist/biologist, teacher and university professor. Along with his wife, Norah, he founded the Insect Migration Association, ingeniously enlisting the help of legions of volunteers, known as “citizen scientists,” to help with tagging and tracking the butterflies. The decades-long quest yielded the ultimate discovery of the monarch butterflies’ overwintering sites in the remote Transvolcanic Belt of central Mexico.

It takes two or three generations for the monarch butterfly to reach their Canadian breeding grounds, but only one "super generation" to make the 2,000 mile return trip back into central Mexico. The second star of the film is one of these butterflies (and her daughter, granddaughter, and great granddaughter): Dana, a monarch in the middle of her trip. The outstanding fourth, or “super generation” of butterflies, is the one that travels all the way from the northern United States and southern Canada to Mexico, overwinters, and makes one final short trip to the southern United States to lay eggs. Then, the cycle begins again. More than 40 butterfly specimens from the Science Center’s permanent collection will also be on display in the Science Center’s Discovery Gallery. IMAX tickets are $5 for members and $7 for non-members. For tickets, visit www.kysciencecenter.org. The show ends January 18th, so catch it before it migrates away! Show times are as follows: Fri: 9:45 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7:30 pm Sat: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7:30 pm Sun: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 5:00 pm Mon, Tue, Wed, Thurs: 9:45am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm, and 5:00 pm

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Shopping

DOWNTOWN Louisville Stoneware 731 Brent St, 502-582-1900, 800-626-1800

Love Boutique 140 W Jefferson St, 502-585-4627 www.louisvilleboutique.com Where naughty (and nice!) girls come to shop in downtown Louisville. The newest & best adult boutique in the metro area carries a large assortment of intimate accessories, lingerie, club wear and leisure attire. Extremely helpful and knowledgeable sales associates can guide you to the best products for your (and your special someone’s) individual needs. You’ll find all the newest DVD titles & the latest pleasurable personal accessories to fit everyone’s desires. Don’t leave Louisville until you see what Love Boutique has for you. Free parking. 9 am - 1 am.

Open at 9 am Downtown just off Broadway. Visit this factory retail showroom where you’ll find exclusive functional art for your home & garden including dinnerware, bakeware, serving pieces & collectibles in new & classic designs, many of which can be customized. Open Mon - Fri 10 am - 6 pm, Sat 10 am - 5 pm. Factory Tours Mon - Fri 10:30 am & 1:30 pm, adults & children $7. Paint Your Own Pottery at Studio One Mon - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, last seating 3:30 pm.

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The Crazy Daisy Antique Mall

Bardstown Road Farmers Market

1430 Mellwood Ave, 502-560-1335 www.crazydaisyantiquemall.com

Bardstown Road Presbyterian Church, 1722 Bardstown Rd.

In the trendy East Main District, the mall features over 20,000 sq ft of antiques, vintage furniture & collectibles. Spanning the decades, the collection features top quality vintage jewelry, majolica pottery, English & French furniture & inspiring artwork. Hadley Pottery, Louisville Stoneware & Kentucky Derby memorabilia are always Kentucky favorites. The “Crazy Daisy Rough Room” on the lower level has lots of diamonds-in-the-rough. An outdoor courtyard features outdoor furniture, concrete urns & fountains & decorative wrought iron. Ample parking & handicap accessibility. Mon - Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm.

Saturdays 8 am -12 pm, year-round.

EAST END Hadley Pottery 1570 Story Ave, 502-584-2171 www.hadleypottery.com

Nulu: East Market District Association Market St, Main St & Jefferson St Art galleries, specialty stores, antique shops, and a growing number of local, upscale restaurants.

Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft 715 W Main St, 502-589-0102 Traditional and functional art, handcrafted items, four exhibition galleries, and a gallery shop.

Swanson Reed Contemporary Gallery

This maker of fine, handcrafted stoneware has been producing iconic pottery for nearly 70 years. Inspired by designs of renowned artist, Mary Alice Hadley, the ware is an American classic. The company produces dinnerware, decorative & collectible items & personalized pieces. Open stock is maintained in 15 patterns & near-perfect seconds are available at discounted prices. The factory store is open Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm, Sat 9 am - 1 pm.

638 East Market Street Exhibits of video, installation, photography, conceptual art, painting, performance, and sculpture.

Cake Flour 909 E. Market Street, Suite 100 Cakes, cookies, pastries, and more.

HIGHLANDS Douglass Loop Farmers Market 2005 Douglass Blvd. Saturdays 10 am – 2 pm, through Dec 22.

1570 570 SStory A Avenue, L Louisville, i KY 40206 502-584-2171 866-584-2171 hadleypottery.com

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Oxmoor Center

Derby City Antique Mall

7900 Shelbyville Road, 502-426-3000

3819 Bardstown Rd, 502-459-5151 www.derbycityantiquemall.com Centrally located in the heart of Buechel. I-264 exit 16, south 1 mile. Don’t miss Louisville’s most charming antique mall in the old 1920s Hikes Grade School. Family owned & operated with over 150 dealers. You’ll find many wonderful treasures as you stroll through top quality booths filled with antique & vintage furniture from sophisticated Victorian to warm country primitive. The hallways are lined with lighted showcasess filled with antique toys, jewelry, elry, Derby memorabilia, advertising, vertising, art deco, glassware, are, china, sterling silver, knives and more. Open Mon - Sat 10 am 5 pm, Sun 1 5 pm. Enjoy full service lunch Tues - Sat 11 am - 4:30 pm, Sun brunch noon - 3:30 30 pm in the Cafe at Derby City Antique Mall. Handicapped accessible, ample parking, tour groups welcome.

Westport Village

More than 50 shops and restaurants, including American Eagle Outfitters, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Old Navy.

The Summit

4300 Summit Plaza Drive, 502-425-3441 More than 45 shops including J. Crew, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Banana Republic.

SOUTH Preslar’s Western Shop 3299 Fern Valley Rd, 502-969-9019 www.preslarswarehouse.com Preslar’s has been in the western business for more than 50 years. The store carries men’s and ladies’ western wear from HATS to BOOTS. They also stock a wide selection of western boots from Justin, Ariat, Dan Post, Lucchese, Durango & many others. There is a new home goods department, as well as a children’s section. Open Mon - Sat 10 am - 6:30 pm, Fri 10 am 8 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm.

Jefferson Mall 4801 Outer Loop, 502-968-4103 Over 100 stores including Dillard's, Macy’s, JC Penney and Sears.

Twice As Nice Consignment Shop

Corner of Westport Road & Lyndon Lane, 502-581-8800

4314 Taylor Boulevard, 502-367-6423

Outdoor specialty shopping village.

Consignment shop, specializing in clothes.

The Crazy Daisy Antique Mall

Target

1430 Mellwood Ave, 502-560-1335

9070 Dixie Highway, 502-933-1315

Over 20,000 sq ft of antiques, vintage furniture & collectibles.

Department store, featuring clothes, food, home goods, decorations, and electronics.

Mall St. Matthews

Burlington Coat Factory

5000 Shelbyville Rd, 502-893-0311 130 stores, including JC Penny, Forever 21, and Dillards.

9070 Dixie Highway, 502-935-1030 Department store, featuring the latest styles in fashion, and exceptional prices.

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WESTERN SHOP

www.PreslarsWarehouse.com 3299 Fern Valley Rd. 502-969-9019

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Flea Market

Kentucky Flea Market New Year’s Spectacular! It never fails: every year, by Christmas Eve, there’s still that one gift remaining to be bought. But where are you going to be able to find it that close to the big day? Luckily for procrastinators and shopaholics alike, the Kentucky Flea Market is open for business Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day, with over 1,200 booths of jewelry, crafts, candles, overstock, grocery items, antiques, collectibles, furniture, and more. Flea market bargains are unbeatable, and the prices and variety of gifts that can be purchased at the Kentucky Flea Market are much better than what you’d pay on a last-minute dash to the mall. With a special antiques section, the lover of curios will have her curiosity satisfied, but there’s something for everyone with a selection of arts, crafts,

and collectibles in addition to antiques. Many items are beautifully homemade, such as a wine-glass holder made from old whisky barrels, satisfying those looking for unique gifts—whether for their loved ones or for themselves! The Kentucky Flea Market has been rated one of the finest flea markets in the nation, with a place in McCall’s Magazine’s “Top 10 American Flea Markets.” It has been located at the Kentucky State Exposition Center for over 25 years, and will fill two full wings with its special New Year’s and holiday offerings. Hours are Saturday 10 am 6 pm, Sunday 11 am - 6 pm, Monday 10 am - 6 pm, and Tuesday 10 am 5 pm. Admission is free, so take this opportunity to finish all your holiday shopping in one place!

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FireFresh BBQ

The Brown Hotel

211 S 5th St, 502-540-1171 8610 Dixie Hwy, 502-995-7585 81 Jeanie Dr, Shelbyville, KY, 502-647-7675 www.firefreshbbq.com

335 W Broadway, 502-583-1234 www.brownhotel.com A Louisville landmark since 1923, with English Renaissance architecture & Southern grace, the Brown Hotel offers two excellent dining options. The English Grill is the hotel’s AAA Four Diamond signature dining room serving contemporary American cuisine with seasonal & regional influences. Mon - Sat 6 - 9 pm. Reservations are recommended. For upscale casual ambiance, J. Graham’s Cafe, the home of the legendary “Hot Brown,” offers a bistro-style option for breakfast & lunch with several signature dishes, as well as hot & cold buffets featuring gourmet soups, salads & entrees — and a decadent dessert display.

Louisville’s Finest Gourmet Lunch Buffet. This fresh & delicious smoked barbecue is fingerlicking good. With three locations, the barbecue is available across the Greater Louisville area. The menu includes smoked pulled pork, chicken & ribs, wings & tenders with a variety of sauces & fresh salads. Offering dine-in, carry-out, delivery & catering. Downtown Mon Fri 11 am - 3 pm, Dixie Hwy & Shelbyville Sun - Thurs 11 am - 8 pm, Fri - Sat 11 am - 9 pm.

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J. GRAHAM’S CAFE Featuring gourmet soups, salads and entrees – and a decadent dessert display.

“The English Grill has emerged as the finest restaurant in the city.” – WINE SPECTATOR

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The Café

The Bard’s Town

712 Brent St, 502-589-9191

1801 Bardstown Rd, 502-817-1906

Bakery, bistro, and café, adjacent to the Louisville Antique Mall.

Coach Lamp Restaurant and Pub

Serves a menu filled with puns like Much Ado about Empanadas and The Taming of the Stew.

Day’s Espresso and Coffee

751 Vine St, 502-583-9165 Ribs, veal, and Cajun/Creole.

1420 Bardstown Rd, 502-456-1170

Come Back Inn

Coffeehouse and pastries.

Coco’s Chocolate Café

909 Swan St, 502-627-1777 Italian bistro and diner.

1759 Bardstown Rd, 502-454-9810

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Serving an all-chocolate menu, from house-made sweets to chocolate fondue to hot chocolate.

Cafe at Derby City Antique Mall

Cribstone Pub

3819 Bardstown Rd, 502-458-6111 www.derbycityantiquemall.com I-264 exit 16 SE, 1/2 mi from Hikes Ln in the Derby City Antique Mall. Homemade soups, salads, sandwiches & desserts highlight the menu plus a daily lunch special is available. Open for lunch Tues - Sat 11 am - 4:30 pm, brunch Sun noon - 3:30 pm. Private parties by reservation.

John E’s

3708 Bardstown Rd, 502-456-1111 www.johnesrestaurant.com At Hikes Ln, SE of the Watterson Expressway. This two-story log inn lends an intimate setting for dining pleasure. John E’s offers fine charcoal grilled prime steaks. Carefully selected & perfectly aged, the 32 oz T-bone is a masterpiece. Other selections include baby back ribs, charbroiled pork chops, fresh seafoods & Kentucky’s famous burgoo. Open Sun 11 am - 9:30 pm, Mon - Thurs 11:30 am - 10 pm, Fri & Sat 11:30 am -11 pm. Sunday brunch buffet 11 am - 2 pm. Lunch buffet & menu available Sun - Fri. Live light jazz Thurs, Fri & Sat. Cocktails & wine available. Major credit cards accepted. Private parties by reservation.

Oishii Sushi

2245 Bardstown Rd, 502-618-2829 Asian dishes and sushi.

1202 Bardstown Rd, 502-459-3339 A small surf-and-turf menu, with more surf than turf.

EAST END Lonnie’s Best Taste of Chicago 121 St. Matthews Ave, 502-895-2380 A diner-style restaurant offering concession foods (hot dogs, wings, gyros, polish sausage, etc.).

Equus 122 Sears Ave, 502-897-9721 Upscale restaurant with a focus on regional flavors.

Sakura Blue 4600 Shelbyville Road, 502-897-3600 Sushi restaurant with Tuesday night 1¢ sake.

Bazo’s Fresh Mexican Grill 4014 Dutchman's Ln, 502-899-9600 Fresh Mexican food at affordable prices.

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ACCOMMODATIONS VIP Rental Home

Texas Roadhouse

3322 Outer Loop, 502-962-7600 www.texasroadhouse.com Located at I-65 exit 127. Featured on Food Network’s “Unwrapped” & voted “Best Steakhouse in America” by “Restaurants & Institutions” magazine. Enjoy a relaxing evening with a bucket of peanuts, homemade bread, killer ribs, great steaks & a variety of chicken dishes, all at affordable prices. Full bar. Major credit cards accepted. Open Mon - Thurs 4 10 pm, Fri 4 - 11:30 pm, Sat 11:30 am 11:30 pm, Sun 11:30 am - 10 pm.

Vietnam Kitchen

5339 Mitscher Ave, 502-363-5154 Locally-renowned Vietnamese food, served in an out-of-the-way locale.

Granny’s Apron

2605 Rockford Ln, 502-449-9026 Country-style food the way Grandma used to make.

502-632-1771 www.viprentalhome.com Enjoy the privacy of your own home away from home. VIP offers guests a variety of locations, sizes & home styles. Homes are available for special Louisville events like the Kentucky Derby, Breeders’ Cup, Thunder Over Louisville, Ironman, Senior PGA or a short-term or long-term option at any time of year. Contact the Head Concierge by phone or at bcox@pallaspartners.com.

The Brown Hotel 335 W Broadway, 502-583-1234 www.brownhotel.com Classic, English Renaissance architecture defines The Brown. Of its opulent, two-story lobby with hand-painted, plaster-relief ceiling & marble floor, a “Southern Living” writer notes, “I love a grand hotel. I adore sweeping into a lavish lobby that looks as though it came straight from a 1930s movie set.” Downtown and 2 blocks from 4th Street Live! Complimentary airport shuttle & high speed wireless Internet. Since 1923, this elegant hotel has been Louisville’s long standing love.

Seelbach

500 South 4th Street, 502-585-3200

Siggy’s Pizza and Pub

5620 Barrett Ln, 502-937-0073 Cold beer and hot pizza.

Beijing

10986 Dixie Hwy, 502-632-1800 Pan-Asian, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean buffet.

Annie’s Pizza

2710 Rockford Ln, 502-449-2499 Italian, pizza, and subs.

Gilbert’s Bar and Grill

4950 Terry Rd, 502-448-7365

Four Diamond Luxury Hotel on the National Register of Historical Places, with a AAA 5 Diamond Restaurant, and a recent $12 million renovation.

Galt House 140 North 4th Street, 502-589-5200 State-of-the-art rooftop fitness center, in-room safes, business center, six restaurants and lounges.

Marriott 280 West Jefferson Street, 502-627-5045 AAA Four Diamond Convention Hotel, spacious rooms and suites, two restaurants and 35,000 square feet of event space.

Horseshoe bar, pool tables, and bar eats.

Dine In • Carry Out • Catering 10 % off any item

Plainview Village, 9816 Linn Station Road, 502-565-1220 28

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John E's New Year’s Eve

John E’s is a veritable Louisville institution, known locally as the finest restaurant in the city for steak, shrimp, lobster, and old-fashioned steakhouse charm. The building itself is a Kentucky landmark, and bears testament to its historical roots. Though it was built in the early 1800s (apocryphally, by a descendent of George Washington himself), it was converted to a restaurant in the 1950s following renovations and expansions upon the early log cabin frame. Renovation exposed the logs of the interior walls, and the four original rooms are now the core of this longstanding establishment. Traditional charm notwithstanding, John E’s is ready to celebrate the new year with modern style, by offering a New Year’s Eve dinner special for two that promises to make it not only the most consistent restaurant in the city, but also the best deal. Couples looking for a mature, classic dining and entertainment experience will be pleased by what John E’s has lined up for ringing in 2013. Their New Year’s Eve special boasts “Two can Dine for $99.” It includes an appetizer to share and a house bottle of wine to accompany the meal. The main course features two 10-oz. filet mignon steaks, two dinner salads, two baked potatoes, and desserts.

The live entertainment portion of the evening presents acts Barb and Eddie from 6 7:30 pm, with Barb Polk and Jonathan Rideout finishing out the evening from 8 pm to one am. There will be party favors and a champagne toast at midnight for all participants, but reservations are strongly encouraged in order to ensure that guests can be reasonably accommodated. To make reservations, call 502-456-1111, and don’t be afraid to bring a large party! The main dining room can accommodate up to 85 people, and—though it’s usually closed in the winter—the patio room can accommodate up to 150 people. Three private rooms will accommodate up to 30 people each, with one wheelchair-accessible room on the ground floor for easy access. For a New Year’s Eve party that’s classic and comforting, John E’s is the place to be to ring in 2013. Its food is just as good the rest of the year, too, so don’t forget to make one of your resolutions to stop in for their Sunday lunch specials, the daily lunch buffet, or just to check out their traditional rumaki—chicken livers and water chestnuts wrapped in bacon—which you definitely won’t find anywhere else in the city!

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NIGHT LIFE DOWNTOWN The Brown Hotel 335 W Broadway, 502-583-1234 www.brownhotel.com The Lobby Bar at this 1923 Louisville landmark hotel, with its opulent hand-painted, two-story ceiling, is an ideal place to spend an elegant evening. A light fare menu is available & a pianist entertains on Thurs. & Fri evenings. Open Mon Sun 4 pm - 2 am.

Garage Bar 700 E Market St, 502-749-7100 Specialty drinks and wood-fired pizzas with a Southern perspective.

Angel's Rock Bar 432 South 4th Street, 502-540-1461 Rock n' roll nightclub with a weekly lineup of entertainment.

RiRa Irish Pub 445 South 4th Street, 502-587-1825 Victorian era Irish pub.

Howl at the Moon 434 South 4th Street, 502-562-9400 Rock 'n' roll dueling piano bar.

BARDSTOWN ROAD & HIGHLANDS John E’s 3708 Bardstown Rd at Hikes Ln, 502-456-1111 www.johnesrestaurant.com This historic, two-story log inn is located just SE of the Watterson Expressway. Relax to live light

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jazz by J-Word with Eddie Humphries on sax & flute & Barbara Polk on vocals Thurs, Fri & Sat evenings in the Patio Room. Happy Hour 3 - 7 pm daily.

Flannigan's Ale House 934 Baxter Avenue, (502) 585-3700 Wide variety of craft and imported beers as well as a full range of spirits.

O'Shea's Irish Pub 956 Baxter Avenue, 502-589-7373 Wide variety of craft and imported beers as well as a full range of spirits.

Molly Malone's Pub 933 Baxter Avenue, 502-473-1222 Traditional Irish pub fare and Irish libations.

Holy Grale 1034 Bardstown Rd, 502-459-9939 Housed in an old church, this bar specializes in craft beer and has an ever-changing beer menu.

ST. MATTHEWS Molly Malone's Irish Pub 3900 Shelbyville Road, 502-882-2222 Traditional Irish pub, with Irish fare and American cuisine.

Gerstle's Place 3801 Frankfort Avenue, 502-742-8616 Live music, cheap drinks, casual atmosphere.

Bluegrass Brewing Company 3929 Shelbyville Road, 502-899-7070 Local Brewpub, serving American Pale Ale, Dark Star Porter, Nut Brown Ale, Bluegrass Gold, Altbier, Luna de Miel Raspberry Meade and seasonal beers.

Tin Roof 3921 Shelbyville Road, 502-895-1914 Drink specials and live entertainment.

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