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Our city will roll out the red carpet and do everything possible to make you feel at home. You will fiind that we are a friendly and vibrant city offering top-notch facilities, one-of-a-kind attractions, GREG FISCHER great food and lots of places Mayor of Metro Louisville to have fun. Louisville is home to world-class arts, first-class restaurants, top-notch hotels and more than 120 attractions, many of which can only be experienced here. – Greg Fischer

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Sports lovers should make a stop at the Louisville Slugger Museum, Kentucky Derby Museum and Muhammad Ali Center; history lovers can sip mint juleps on a river cruise aboard the Belle of Louisville, a National Historic Landmark. This and so much more is possible in Louisville. There is a lot to do, as in, whatever you want. And we’ve got some ideas for you in our monthly podcasts at www.GoToLouisville.com. – Jim Wood

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“ANNIE” Derby Dinner Playhouse will present the popular Broadway Musical ANNIE, opening July 3 and running through August 12, 2012. For ticket information please call 812-288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com Leapin’ Lizards! This classic American musical is the rags-to-riches story of a pint-sized little girl and her lovable dog, Sandy. Set in the heart of New York City in the 1930's, little orphan Annie lives in a run down children’s home but dreams of someday finding her real parents. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil plans, befriends President Roosevelt, and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks. The musical ANNIE was based on the popular comic strip “Little Orphan Annie” and was the winner of 7 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. It had a record-breaking run on Broadway as well as a star-studded 1982 motion picture version that featured Carol Burnett as Miss Hannigan. ANNIE was written by Thomas Meehan with music by Charles Strouse and lyrics by Martin Charnin. Songs featured in this bright and tuneful scoare are “Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “N.Y.C.,” “Little Girls,” and the unforgettable hit “Tomorrow.” ANNIE is under the direction of Lee Buckholz with choreography by Heather Paige Folsom and musical direction by Scott Bradley. The cast will include Colette Delaney, Elizabeth Loos, Matthew Brennan, Megan Bliss, Paul Kerr, and many more! The roles of the Orphans are all double-cast and will be played by young performers from the Kentuckiana area. A delightful family favorite!

ART EXHIBITS Speed Art Museum

21c Museum 700 W Main St, 502-217-6300

2035 S 3rd St, 502-634-2700

"Alter Ego: A Decade Of Work" by Anthony Goicolea, through July 15. Open 24 Hours.

"Inside|Out" through Sept 23, "Quick Start Story Gallery" through fall, "Unveiling the New Speed: A Model of the Future" through Sept 23, " Souveniers of Europe" through fall. Wed Thurs 10 am - 5 pm, Fri 10 am - 9 pm, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 12 pm - 5 pm. Monday and Tuesday closed.

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335 W Broadway, 502-583-1234 www.brownhotel.com The Gallery at The Brown Hotel will be showing a landscape exhibition, “For Love of Kentucky,” through Aug 3. Open Mon - Fri 8 am - 9 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am - 6 pm. Free.

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715 W Main St, 502-589-0102 www.KentuckyArts.org "50 Years of Studio Glass", through July 29. Closed Mon, Tues - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat - Sun11 am - 5.

Hite Art Institute University of Louisville, Schneider Hall, 502-852-4011 Named one of the top 100 Southern Artists by Oxford American, Lennon Michalski brings "Lennon Michalski: Mistakes Making Traits," to the Hite Art Institute. Exhibit open from July 20 - Sept 1.

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Paul Paletti Gallery 713 E Market St, 502-589-9254 "With Child", a dynamic exhibit of works by Howard Schatz, will be on display at Paul Paletti Gallery through Aug 31. Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm.

B. Deemer Gallery 2650 Frankfort Ave, 502 896-6687 Offering original fine art of the 20th & 21st century and assisting in the proper presentation and care of art through its highly respected framing department. Located in Louisville's Crescent Hill neighborhood.

Glassworks 815 W Market St, 502-992-3270 A multi-use facility with galleries featuring artists from around the world, glass blowing classes & workshops, a restaurant & daily tours.

Lennon Michalski: Mistakes Making Traits, July 20 - Sept 1 Lennon Michalski's work has been shown internationally in group shows in Mexico, Colombia, and China. He is a painter and digital video artist from Kentucky. Michalski earned his Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting and Digital Media from the University of Colorado at Boulder. Since graduating Lennon’s imagery conveys atmospheres full of danger, beauty, and comedy, with strange machines, surreal animals, and abstract figures. Lennon was recently named one of the top 100 Southern Artists by Oxford American. He presently teaches in the College of Art at University of Kentucky.

50 Years of Studio Glass, through July 29 Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft, 715 W Main St, 502-589-0102. 2012 marks the 50th anniversary of the development of studio glass in the United States and KMAC will be presenting an exhibition in celebration of this milestone. KMAC’s exhibition will be an overview of this movement and will include works of approximately 60 distinguished artists who represent the nationally acclaimed early pioneers to the young innovators working today. The exhibition will feature some of the most acclaimed glass artists in the U.S., and talented local and emerging artists. Closed Mon, Tues - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat - Sun 11 am - 5 pm.

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Our House: Recent Works in Glass by Joel O’Dorisio, through July 28 201 East Spring Street, New Albany, IN. Joel O’Dorisio explores the relationship between his fascination with the inherent wonder of the natural landscape and the contrived beauty of the city. O’Dorisio creates molds of the bark from different types of trees that he then incorporates into cast glass sculptures. The resulting artworks have strong architectural references through their linear forms and arrangements, which often resemble building blocks or structural framing. Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am 5:30 pm. Free admission.

For Love of Kentucky, through Aug 3 The Brown Hotel, 502-583-1234. Artist Shows Kentucky Pride In Landscape Exhibition at Gallery at the Brown Hotel. Painter Bill Fletcher conveys his passion for the Commonwealth through oil paintings. An opening reception will be held June 22 from 6 8 pm. Located on the first floor of the hotel, open Mon Fri 8 am - 9 pm, Sat and Sun 10 am - 6 pm. Admission is free.

Ballparks: From Classic Cathedrals to Concrete Donuts, through Aug 12 Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, 800 W Main St, 502-585-5226. Mon - Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 12 pm - 5 pm.

With Child, through Aug 31 Paul Paletti Gallery, 502-589-9254. A dynamic exhibit of works by Howard Schatz will be on display at Paul Paletti Gallery. Works from the exhibit are included in a book by the same name, which is the 18th of Schatz’s work. Weekdays 9 am - 5 pm.

Inside|Out, through Sept 23 Speed Art Museum, 2035 S 3rd St,502-634-2700. An exhibition illustrating how art and nature will connect at the “New” Speed when the Museum reopens after its unprecedented $50 million renovation and expansion project. Works featured by Deborah Butterfield, Richard Serra, and Roy Lichtenstein. The exhibition is included with Museum general admission.

Unveiling the New Speed: A Model of the Future, through Sept 23 Speed Art Museum, 2035 S 3rd St, 502-634-2700. Unveiling the New Speed: A Model of the Future allows visitors to explore the Museum’s Master Plan as it embarks on the largest capital project ever undertaken by an arts and culture institution in Kentucky. Leaving no part of the facility untouched, the Master Plan encompasses work on over 200,000 square feet of structures and green space. The exhibition includes a detailed model, architectural studies and renderings, a virtual tour, input from community leaders, and more.

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Concert Calendar EASTON CORBIN JULY 13

July ♦ Forecastle, July 13July 15, Waterfront Park, My Morning Jacket, Wilco, Bassnectar, Andrew Bird and others ♦ Hot Country Nights, July 13 , Fourth Street Live! ♦ Easton Corbin, July 13, Fourth Street Live ♦ Diana Krall, July 15, The Kentucky Center, 7 - 9 pm. ♦ The Louisville Blues-nBarbecue Festival, July 13-July 15, Louisville Water Tower ♦ Drum Corps International Louisville, July 17, Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium, 7:30 am - 9:30 pm. ♦ Ingrid Michaelson, July 18, Headliners, 8 pm ♦ Tedeschi Trucks Band, July 19, Iroquois Amphitheater, 7:30 pm. ♦ Mindless Behavior, July 19, The Louisville Palace, 7 pm. ♦ David Nail, July 20, Fourth Street Live ♦ Hot Country Nights, July 20 , Fourth Street Live!

♦ Willie Jeffries, July 21, Headliners, 7 pm ♦ Jeff Dunham "Controlled Chaos" Tour, July 22, KFC Yum! Center, 5 pm ♦ WFPK Waterfront Wenesdays, July 25, Waterfront Park, 5 -10 pm.

August ♦ KISS & Motley Crue, Aug 1, KFC Yum! Center, 7 pm ♦ Big Time Rush, Aug 3, with special guests Cody Simpson and Rachel Crow, KFC Yum! Center, 7 pm ♦ Hank Williams Jr., Aug 16, with George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Freedom Hall ♦ Cinderella, Aug 16, with Sebastian Bach, Cardinal Stadium, 8 pm ♦ Keith Sweat, Aug 17, with Robbie Bartlett, Cardinal Stadium, 8 pm ♦ Journey, Aug 17, with Pat Benatar and Loverboy, Freedom Hall ♦ Rascal Flatts, Aug 18, with Little Big Town, Eli Young Band and Edens Edge, Freedom Hall

♦ Hot Chelle Rae, Aug 18, with Twenty One Pilots, Cardinal Stadium, 8 pm ♦ Oak Ridge Boys, Aug 19, with Jimmy Fortune, Cardinal Stadium, 8 pm ♦ Newsboys, Aug 20, with Sanctus Real, Cardinal Stadium, 8 pm ♦ Ronnie Milsap, Aug 21, with BJ Thomas, Cardinal Stadium, 8 pm ♦ Jake Owen, Aug 22, with Florida Georgia Line, Cardinal Stadium, 8 pm ♦ Happy Together Tour, Aug 23, with Turtles, Grass Roots, Gary Puckett, Buckinghams and Micky Dolenz, Cardinal Stadium, 8 pm ♦ Young the Giant, Aug 24, Cardinal Stadium, 8 pm ♦ Justin Moore, Aug 25, with Colt Ford, Cardinal Stadium, 8 pm ♦ The Band Perry, Aug 26, Freedom Hall, 7:30 pm ♦ Friday Night Summer Band Concerts, through Aug 31, Hurley D. Conrad Memorial Bandstand, Corydon, IN, 7:30 pm.

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Quick Start Story Gallery, through Fall Speed Art Museum, 2035 S 3rd St, 502-634-2700. An exciting new gallery initiative designed to let our visitors have fun exploring stories in the museum’s collection. A family visit can turn into into a fun ride, discovering the stories behind the art, talking with each other about what they see, and making up their own stories to unlock a work of art. Quick Start features works by James Tissot, Jacob Lawrence, Henry Moore, Ed Hamilton and others. Included with Museum general admission.

Souvenirs of Europe: An Early Kentucky Artist Collects, through Fall Speed Art Museum, 2035 S 3rd St, 502-634-2700. The etchings and engravings featured in this exhibition are from the collection of portrait painter Oliver Frazer (1808-1864). Born in Fayette County, Frazer was the most highly trained and widely traveled of Kentucky’s early artists.

THEATER Hayswood Theater Presents South Pacific, July 13 & 20 Harrison County Indiana Convention & Visitors Bureau 310 N Elm St, Corydon, IN. Nellie, a nurse on a Pacific Island during WWII, falls in love with de Becque, a local planter. However, when she learns he is a widower with two half-caste children, she cannot accept the situation. Meanwhile, Cable falls in love with a Polynesian girl named Liat. Cable and de Bacque go off together on a spy mission and the two women wait in hope of their return.

“Nick and Corey Tell Some Stories: Short Plays, Tall Laughs,” July 13 - 23 The Alley Theater, 1205 E Washington St, 502-713-6178. “Nick and Corey Tell Some Stories” is a collection of around sixteen short plays of various lengths that center around the adventures of the titular characters Nick and Corey. Throughout the 90-minute evening, the audience will go on a wide array of wacky situations involving the duo. $8.

Auditions for “Dial M for Murder,” July 15

Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Ave, 502-637-7097. "Urban Bourbon" showcases the history & heritage of Louisville's involvement in the bourbon industry as it grew along with the horse industry & the Kentucky Derby. Mon - Sat 8 am - 5 pm, Sun 11 am 5 pm. Free with admission.

Clarksville Little Theatre, 301 E Montgomery Ave, Clarksville, IN, 502-517-1951. Auditions will consist of a monologue of your choice, which can be recited or read and is not to exceed two minutes in length. The monologue must be performed with a British accent. There is one female role with an age range of appearing to be 30 to 45 years of age. There are five male roles with an age range of appearing to be 30 to 60 years of age. 5 - 9 pm.

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

Shakespeare in the Park presents Much Ado about Nothing, July 12 - 29

"Urban Bourbon," through Dec 31

Oldham County History Center, 106 N Second Ave, LaGrange. The crocks played a large role in bourbon history, as they linked the distilling industry, local commerce, advertising and pottery. Free admission.

Central Park in Old Louisville, 502-574-9900. Kentucky Shakespeare’s annual Shakespeare in the Park shows offer opportunities for people of all ages to enjoy the works of the brilliant playwright. This year’s show features Shakespeare’s Much Ado about Nothing directed by Jane Page. The show is free for all audiences, but for just $20 you get VIP seats, frozen drinks, wait service and more. 8:30 pm daily.

Annie , through Aug 12 812-288-8281, 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN www.derbydinner.com Leapin’ Lizards! This classic American musical is the rags-to-riches story of a pint-sized little girl and her lovable dog, Sandy. Set in the heart of New York City in the 1930's, little orphan Annie lives in a run down children’s home but dreams of someday finding her real parents. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil plans, befriends President Roosevelt, and finds a new family and home in billionaire Oliver Warbucks. $40.

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502-561-6100. www.LouisvilleScience.org. “Animalopolis,” “Tornado Alley,” and "To The Artic." Louisville Science Center, 727 W Main St, call for showtimes. IMAX only $7.

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.

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sounds, and sustainability, Forecastle connects travelers North, South, East, and West. Merging entertainment with education, Forecastle inspires a voyage of personal growth and global change. The Forecastle Festival will celebrate it’s 10th anniversary July 13 - 15, at Louisville’s scenic Waterfront Park. 2 pm - midnight.

Diana Krall, July 15

Movies Under the Stars, July 14 Iroquois Amphitheater. MONEYBALL Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Phillip Seymour Hoffman Columbia Pictures; Directed by Bennett Miller Rated PG-13; 113 minutes; 2012 The Oakland A’s general manager defies conventional wisdom and outsmarts his competition when forced to reinvent his team with bargain players. 7:30 pm. Free.

Monday Night Movies: Iroquois Amphitheater, July 16 & 23 Iroquois Amphitheater. The Magnificent Seven, Mon July 16; The Secret Life of Bees, Mon July 23. Free.

Crescent Hill Outdoor Cinema, July 21 301 S Peterson Ave. 2001: Space Odyssey. All shows begin at dusk on the Peterson-Dumesnil House lawn, 301 S Peterson Ave, and all are free to the public. Concessions will be available. We suggest a blanket or lawnchair and a little bug spray.

COMEDY Jeff Dunham’s Controlled Chaos, July 22 KFC Yum! Center, 2nd and Main Streets, 502-690-9000. Dunham’s tour offers his fans brand new laughs with his famed troupe of ventriloquist dummy sidekicks: Walter, Achmed, Bubba J, Peanut, and Little Jeff. Tickets are $48.50. Show starts at 5 pm.

CONCERTS The Forecastle Festival, July 13 - 15

The Kentucky Center, 501 W Main St, 502-562-0118. A rare jazz artist with an instantly recognizable voice and broad crossover appeal, Diana Krall has been making critically-acclaimed music for more than a decade. Krall’s career exploded in 1999 as When I Look in Your Eyes won a GRAMMY for “Best Jazz Vocal” and became the first jazz disc to be nominated for “Album of the Year” in twenty-five years. In 2002, The Look of Love became a #1 bestselling record in the US and a 5x Platinum-seller in Canada. 7 - 9 pm.

Ingrid Michaelson, July 18 Headliners, 1386 Lexington Rd, 502-584-8088. 8 pm, $25.

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Tedeschi Trucks Band, July 19

Why Quilts Matter: History, Art, & Politics, July 11

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Iroquois Amphitheater. Doors 6 pm; show 7:30 pm. $65, $49.50, $29.50 in advance; $2 higher day of show.

Mindless Behavior, July 19 The Louisville Palace. Opening act is Jacob Latimore. Tickets are $45. Show starts at 7 pm.

Willie Jeffries, July 21 Headliners, 1386 Lexington Rd, 502-584-8088. Tickets are $10. Show starts at 7 pm.

WFPK Waterfront Wenesdays, July 25 Waterfront Park, 129 E River Rd. 2012 marks the 11th year of Louisville’s most popular after work concert series! The Waterfront Development Corporation and Louisville Public Media are working together to offer free concerts on the Harbor Lawn featuring national and local artists. There is a cash bar and great upscale festival food. Boat docking is on a first come first served basis. Outside food and alcohol is prohibited. Please, no coolers, glass or pets allowed in the event area. 5 -10 pm. Free.

Hot Country Nights, July 13 & 20 Fourth Street Live! turns up the heat this summer with the return of Hot Country Nights, the downtown entertainment district’s highlyanticipated summer concert series.

Friday Night Summer Band Concerts, through Aug 31 Harrison County Indiana Convention & Visitors Bureau 310 N Elm St, Corydon, IN. 2012 Friday Night Summer Band Concerts on the Hurley D. Conrad Memorial Bandstand in Historic downtown Corydon. 7:30 pm.

Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 502-897-9845. Quilt expert Shelly Zegart’s new nine-part documentary series explores quilts in fresh new ways. Join Shelly to view an episode and delve into the inner workings of the art world, explore behind the scenes in the marketplace, and journey into the complicated, kaleidoscopic world of quilts. The Locust Grove Afternoon Lecture Series is held the first Wednesday of each month. Dessert and coffee are served at 1 pm with the lecture immediately following at 1:15 pm. Admission is $5, $3 for Friends of Historic Locust Grove. Reservations are not required.

Water, Water Everywhere!, July 11

Shively Public Library on Dixie Highway. Our bodies are made of it, the Earth is made of it...what is IT? Join the Louisville Water educators for a look at how we use water every day and why it’s so important in almost everything we do. Program includes fun, interactive programming and a chance to win a book! Limited to 25 participants. 2 pm.

Spanish Night at Blu, July 13 Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 W Jefferson St. Bring your friends and join The Bar at BLU for tapas, sangria, and live Flamenco music. 7 - 9 pm.

The Forecastle Festival, July 13 - 15

Louisville Waterfront Park, 502-836-8715. In a sea of change, the Forecastle Festival is a port-of-call where the world gathers to experience the best in Music, Art, and Activism®. A celebration of sights, sounds, and sustainability, Forecastle connects travelers North, South, East, and West. Merging entertainment with education, Forecastle inspires a voyage of personal growth and global change. The Forecastle Festival will celebrate it’s 10th anniversary July 13 - 15, at Louisville’s scenic Waterfront Park. 2 pm - midnight.

The Louisville Blues-n-Barbecue Festival, July 13 - 15 Louisville Water Tower, 3005 River Road. Enjoy the intoxicating sounds of New Orleans and Memphis as well as outstanding barbecue. Parking is free. 5 11 pm on Friday, 4 - 11:30 pm on Saturday, & 1 - 7 pm on Sunday.

Possibilitours Walking Tours, July 13 & 20 Louisville Visitors Center, 4th & Jefferson Streets. PossibiliTours Walking Tours provide historical and architectural anecdotes about Possibility City while exploring the heart of downtown on foot. You’ll explore Fourth Street, Whiskey Row, Museum Row on Main, and the civic district. Held Fridays and Sundays at 10:30 am and Saturdays at 2 pm (May through October), a local volunteer leads you on a free, one-hour walking tour

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(weather permitting) departing from the Visitors Center. Call one day in advance to reserve your spot. Walk-ins are taken based on availability.

Judith Jennings on Coal and Community Development in Appalachia, July 14

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messy in, and bring a bag lunch. 9 am - 4 pm. $85 ($75 members). Ages 9 - 13.

Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave, 502-896-6950. Carmichael’s will host Judith Jennings, executive director of the Kentucky Foundation for Women, for a signing and discussion of the book she co-edited with Patricia D. Beaver “Helen Matthews Lewis : Living Social Justice in Appalachia,” a collection of some of Lewis’s best writings documenting her life and work in Appalachia. Jennings will talk about coal and community development and the important role that Helen Matthews Lewis has played in this area of study. 4 - 5:30 pm. Free.

Biergarten, July 14 German-American Club, 502-451-3100. Outdoor Biergarten, with entertainment by Louisville’s own Rheingold Band. Authentic German food served from 6 pm - 8 pm. Event runs from 6 - 10 pm.

Braille for the Sighted: Drop-in Workshops for Young People, July 14 & 21 American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Ave. Young people will be inspired by the story of Louis Braille, who was only twelve years old when he began work on the writing system that changed the lives of blind people all over the world. They’ll learn the basics of Louis’s alphabet and practice writing on a braille slate and a braillewriter. Advanced students will learn more about braille contractions and whole word signs, as well as how to write music and do math with braille. Admission is free, but registration is required. 10:30 am - 12:30 pm.

Louisville Bridal Showcase, July 15 Ramada Plaza 9700 Bluegrass Parkway. 12 pm 5 pm.

How to Taste Wine, July 16 Bristol Bar & Grille, 614 W Main St. For connoisseurs and beginners alike, learn how to describe, smell and taste wine like a pro in this one night class. Discover the basic varietal flavors and taste. You will learn the tasting technique of wine professionals by tasting delicious wines. Course held at the Bristol Bar and Grille. 6:30 10 pm.

Book Arts Wokshop for Kids, July 16 - 17 Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 502-897-9845. Make your own book! A two-day workshop in the art and technique of making books, papermaking, printing, binding, stamping, paper marbling, and more. Create journals, albums, and other projects to take home, and learn about the methods and supplies you’ll need to keep on making your own books. All materials included; wear clothes you can get

Drawing, through July 17 Metro Arts Center, 502-937-2055. The fundamentals of drawing in pencil, charcoal, and pen and ink, with George Taylor. Ages 14 and older. $50, 6 pm - 8 pm.

Intern to Earn Personal Finance Workshop Presented by Northwestern Mutual , July 20 Northwestern Mutual The Kentucky and Southern Indiana Group, 10200 Forest Green Blvd, 502-562-2400. Whether you are interning as a freshman in college or in graduate school, you are already well on your way to developing financial habits that will extend into the rest of your personal life and professional career. This workshop will reinforce certain financial management principals you may already know to be true, but also provide insight into personal financial responsibilities that will be helpful to know as a young professional. 8:30 - 10 am.

Daughters of Greatness - Tori Murden McClure, July 20 Ali Center, 144 N 6th St, 502-992-5341. Meet Tori Murden McClure, the first woman to row solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She was also the first woman and first American to travel over land to the geographic South Pole, skiing 750 miles from the ice shelf to the Pole. Hot breakfast at 8:30 am, program from 9 10 am. Tickets $20 Ali Center members, $25 non-members, $15 students with I.D., table of 10 for $200.

Shade/Street Tree Workshop, July 20 Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old LaGrange Rd. Whether you are a nursery professional, tree board member, homeowner, gardener or concerned tree geek, this day-long workshop is the place to be for the most up-to-date information on selection, planting, siting and maintenance of street and shade trees. When selected, planted and maintained correctly, shade and street trees can have tremendous positive impacts on property values, heating/cooling bills, surface water runoff and more. When done incorrectly, they can damage private and public property, invade and degrade local ecosystems, cost us money and drive us crazy. Spend a summer day learning from some of the best. Includes lunch. Tickets available online. 9 am - 3 pm.

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problems, games and every day scenarios together. Activity leaders will be at each table to guide families through the activities. 12 - 2 pm. Free.

Lebowski Fest, July 20 -21

Rotary 100th Celebration Event, July 21

Executive Strike and Spare, 911 Phillips Ln, 502-583-9290. Lebowski Fest is a celebration of all things related to the 1998 Coen brothers’ cult comedy, “The Big Lebowski.” Fans of the film (aka “Achievers”) come from far and wide to drink white Russians, throw some rocks and party with an array of Dudes, Walters and Maudes (not to mention a nihilist or two).

The Ice House Building, 217 E Main St, 502-589-1800. The Louisville Rotary Club celebrates its 100th year of service to the City and surrounding areas of Louisville. Celebrate with the Club as we exhibit 100 years of community service, with live music from Rick Bartlett. 6 pm.

Smart Gardens and Landscapes: Planning the Fall Garden at Bernheim Forest, July 21 Bernheim Forest, 2499 Kentucky 245, Clermont, KY. 502-955-8512. Discover vegetables that thrive in fall and winter months and learn tried and true techniques to lengthen the growing season. Equipped with this information, you will be able to harvest well into the winter months. Registration and payment are due by 4 pm on the day prior to the start of the program. 10 am - 12 pm.

Uncork the Uplands, July 21 Huber’s Winery, 19816 Huber Rd, Starlight, IN. Uncork the Uplands 2012 will feature the finest selections from the award-winning wines and food cultivated exclusively from the south-central region of Indiana known as the Uplands Wine Region. This exciting epicurean event will entice and elevate the senses for both the connoisseur and the novice and will be an exquisite – and educational – experience for everyone in attendance. 5 10 pm. Tickets $75.

The Great American Beer Run & Craft Beer Festival, July 21 Willow Park at Cherokee Triangle. Nestled in the midst of the historic Cherokee Triangle neighborhood, Willow Park will serve as the epicenter for the Louisville Beer Run and craft beer festival. The run will take you to the top of Baringer Hill and along the famous Cherokee Park Scenic Loop, known for its thick woodlands and rolling hills. In the heart of the Highlands - and with the excitement of Bardstown Road only a block away - this Beer Run will be a perfect warm up to a great summer evening of fun! Admission $49 until July 20. 7 pm.

5th Annual Jane Austen Festival, July 21 - 22 Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 502-897-9845. This event features a four-course afternoon tea, Regency Emporium & the Shoppes of Meryton, a Regency style show, entertainment, music, workshops and a Grand Ball. $10, 10 am - 4:30 pm.

Screen Printing on Clay, July 24 Metro Arts Center. Learn to apply print making methods to clay, with Allen Martin. Ages 14 and older. 6 - 8 pm. Tickets are $45.

Tour the Tower, July 28 & 31

3005 River Road, 502-569-3600 www.LouisvilleWater.com Step inside the historic Louisville Water Tower and Pump Stations. See one of the company’s old steam engines and get an amazing view of the Ohio River. Tours start every 15 minutes - last tour starts 30 minutes before the end of the event. June 2nd 10 12 pm and June 5th 6 - 8 pm.

Dinosaurs!, through July 31 www.louisvillezoo.org

Louisville Zoo, 502-459-2181. Eleven all new, neverseen-in-Louisville-before Dinosaurs species and one returning from 2010 — the Tyrannosaurus Rex — will take up residence in the wooded area behind Lorikeet Landing at the Louisville Zoo.

Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience, through Aug 3 Louisville Free Public Library, 301 York Street. Pride and Passion: The African-American Baseball Experience is a new traveling exhibition that examines the

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challenges faced by African-American baseball players as they sought equal opportunities in their sport beginning in the post-Civil War era. Free admission.

Louisville City Tour, through Aug 31 Mint Julep Tours, 502-583-1433. This excursion includes a walking tour of Churchill Downs and time in the Kentucky Derby Museum to sense the history and experience of the most exciting two minutes in sports. $59 per person, 1 - 4 pm.

“Samurai” Exhibit at the Frazier History Museum, through Sept 30

Frazier History Museum, 829 W Main Street. Samurai were as artistic and philosophical as they were dangerous. The epic tale of the one of the greatest warrior cultures in history, and how it shaped an entire nation, is the theme of an extraordinary new exhibition at the Frazier History Museum. The beauty, artistry and richness of this ancient culture are explored through "Samurai," a 3,800 sq. ft. exhibition that immerses visitors in the mysterious, and often misunderstood, world of this vanished Japanese noble class.

SPORTS Louisville Bats

vs Gwinnett Braves, July 12 - 15 vs Pawtucket Red Sox, July 20 - 23 vs Buffalo Bisons, July 24 -27

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and Sprint distance triathlon (2 or 3 person). 7 - 11am.

USA Bluegrass Basketball Classic, July 18 - 22 Kentucky Exposition Center. The USA Bluegrass Basketball Classic will host teams from more than 20 states and Canada and Australia on 18 courts for five days all under one roof.

WHAS 11 Health & Fitness Expo, July 20 - 21 Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 Fourth St. WHAS 11 is hosting a health and fitness expo at the international convention center exhibit halls 1A and 1B. At this expo, people will be able to get different health screenings, see the latest fitness equipment, learn more about health foods, etc. Attendees can park in the Commonwealth Garage. The garage is located on Jefferson Street between Third and Fourth Streets (next to the Hyatt Regency Hotel) and is closest to Exhibit Halls 1A and 1B. Fees are $2 per hour up to 3 hours and $8 for 3 hours to 8 hours.

Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E Main Street, 502-212-BATS. $7 - $11.

Bats Baseball Friday Night Fireworks, July 13 & 20 Waterfront Park, 129 E River Rd. Friday night fireworks by the Louisville Bats. Show begins right after the game. For game tickets call 212-BATS.

KFC Mayor’s Cup, July 13 - 15 Waterfront Park, 502-456-3267. Paddle Sport Races and Recreational Float. Canoe, kayak and stand up paddle boards. 8 am - 5 pm.

Buckhead Border Challenge Triathlon & Duathlon, July 15 Ohio River & Southern Indiana. The Buckhead Border Challenge will provide Kentuckiana multisport athletes a big-time event with a unique venue and amenities previously only found in the larger events outside of the region. The Buckhead Border Challenge will offer participants a challenging and memorable course along with unmatched professionalism in event management and customer service. The Buckhead Border Challenge will consist of an Olympic Distance Triathlon (1500 meter swim, 40K bike and 10K run) and a Sprint Distance Triathlon (approx. 400 meter swim, 20K bike, 5K run). There are also relay divisions for the Olympic whigl.com | Your Guide to Louisville Since 1951 | July 11 - July 24, 2012

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POINTS OF INTEREST Louisville Zoo 100 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 noseto-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) $13.95, 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).

Horseshoe Southern Indiana 11999 Ave of the Emperors, Elizabeth, IN, 866-676-SHOE I-64 W to exit 123, S on IN 111, 20 minutes from downtown Louisville. With over 100 gaming tables & 2,000 slot machines, you’ll be sure to find a game that’s right up your alley. Seven restaurants, Chariot Run Golf Course, live concerts. Casino open 24 hrs.

Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium 2nd St & Cardinal Blvd, 502-852-6664 This 160-seat theater on the University of Louisville Belknap Campus features immersavision astronomy and laser shows under a 55 ft tilted dome with a night sky of more than 4,000 projected stars. School/group shows Mon - Fri by reservation. Fri live star show 8 pm, music laser show 9, 10 and 11 pm, Sat 11 am 4:15 pm. $7, children, seniors & students $5.

River Bend Winery 103 120 S 10th St, 502-540-5650 www.riverbendwineryky.com Come in & experience River Bend Winery! Louisville’s only winery just finished a very exciting renovation & has doubled the size of the restaurant & unveiled a brand new menu. The Winery has been remodeled as well, creating a brand new experience for customers, offering a hands-on tour of how they make such great wines like their famous Bourbon Barrel Red, The official wine of the Kentucky Derby Festival. $5 glasses of wine & $10 bottles all day, everyday! Lunch & dinner Mon Sat 11 am - 11 pm.

Southern Indiana Visitors Center 104 305 So 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.

KFC Yum! Center 1 Arena Plaza, 502-690-9000 Louisville’s multi-purpose arena on the banks of the Ohio River provides 721,762 sq ft of space & more than 22,000 seats, 34,000 sq ft of meeting space. Home

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Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest

Conrad-Caldwell House Museum

25 mi south of Louisville, I-65 exit 112. Bernheim Forest is a renowned 14,000 acre arboretum and forest preserve with a visitor center, picnic areas, hiking trails and lakes. Open daily year-round (except Dec 25 & Jan 1) from 7 am until sunset. Free weekdays, $5 per vehicle weekends & holidays.

This 1895 mansion is among the most ornate in the Old Louisville area with beautiful carved stone, extraordinary interior woodwork & parquet floors. Open Wed - Fri & Sun, noon - 4 pm, Sat 10 am - 4 pm. Closed holidays. $7, seniors $6, children 2 - 12 $4.

Kentucky Center

Farmington Historic Home

1402 St James Ct, 502-636-5023

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

6th & Main Sts, 502-562-0100

3033 Bardstown Rd, 502-452-9920 Completed in 1816, Farmington was the center of a 550 acre hemp plantation owned by the Speed family & sustained by nearly 60 slaves. The site explores the history of the family, the enslaved population & the strong friendship with Abraham Lincoln through exhibits, outbuildings & the restored home. Guided tours on the hour Tues - Sat 10 am 4 pm, Sun 1:30, 2:30 & 4:30 pm Adm. $9, seniors (60+) $8, students & children 6 - 18 $4, exhibit only $4.

This performing arts facility features programming of local arts organizations, “Kentucky Show!,” PNC Broadway Across America & others in three performance halls. Famous sculptures by Dubuffet, Nevelson & Miro. Open daily 9 am - 10 pm.

Cave Hill Cemetery 701 Baxter Ave, 502-584-8363 Cave Hill is 300 beautifully landscaped acres with rolling hills, five lakes and a cave. It is 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, George Rogers Clark & Col. Harland Sanders. Open daily 8 am - 4:45 pm, weather permitting. Free.

Yew Dell Gardens 6220 Old La Grange Rd, Crestwood, KY, 502-241-4788 33-acre public botanical garden & horticulture education center. Guided tours Tues. noon & 1 pm & Sat 10 & 11 am Adm. $7, seniors $5, 12 & under free.

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. Tours by appt $2, children $1.

Historic Locust Grove

561 Blankenbaker Ln, 502-897-9845 This 1790 National Historic Landmark on 55 acres was the last home of Revolutionary War hero General George Rogers Clark. The Visitors’ Center houses a museum store & permanent exhibit, “A Country Worth Defending: Land & Family in Early Kentucky.” Open all year. House open daily 10 am 4:30 pm, Sun 1 - 4:30 pm, last guided tour 3:15 pm. Adm. $8, seniors (60+) $7, students & children 6-12 $4, under 6 free.

Thomas Edison House 729 E Washington St, 502-585-5247

851 Mansion

Spalding University, 851 S 4th St, 502-585-9911 This Italianate Renaissance Revival home, built in 1871, was designed by prominent Louisville architect Henry Whitestone. The mansion, including the stained glass symbol of Spalding University, is preserved within the administration building. On Natl Reg & a KY Landmark. Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm.

Thomas Alva Edison lived in this 1850s shotgun duplex in the National Historic District of Butchertown while employed by the Western Union Co after the Civil War (1866-67). The museum features Edison’s bedroom & many of his inventions. Open Tues - Sat 10 am - 2 pm. Adm $5, seniors (60+) $4, students $3, under 5 free. Handicap accessible.

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

Built 1867-1869, the mansion is an opulent 20 room residence in the style of the Second Empire with outstanding detail work. Mid Mar mid Dec. Tues - Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 1 - 5 pm. Admission $3.50, seniors $3, 12 & under $2, 3 & under free.

Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft

715 W Main St, 502-589-0102 www.KentuckyArts.org This museum is dedicated to supporting & promoting art & craft excellence in Kentucky. 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. Shop for handmade items including jewelry, blown glass, ceramics, turned wood, forged metal, textiles, toys & more, all made by Kentucky craft artisans. Admission $6, seniors & military $5, children under 12 & students free. Groups of 10 or more $5. Closed Mon, open Tues - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat - Sun 11 am - 5 pm.

Louisville Stoneware

731 Brent St, 502-582-1900, 800-626-1800 www.louisvillestoneware.com Witness artistry in the making at one of the nation’s oldest & most revered stoneware manufacturing firms where skilled artisans create unique handmade, hand-painted 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.

DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE at 715 W. MAIN STREET

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 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 - 5pm.

Cathedral of the Assumption 443 S 5th St, 502-582-2971 The Gothic Revival style Catholic cathedral was completed in 1852 & underwent a complete interior restoration in 1994. It is open to the public Mon - Fri 10 am - 4 pm & Sun 1 - 4 pm for self-guided tours, except during Mass.

American Printing House for the Blind 1839 Frankfort Ave, 502-895-2405 The world’s largest publisher & manufacturer for the blind was established in 1858. Tours Mon - Thurs at 10 am & 2 pm. Groups over 10 by appt.

Downtown Walking Tour Louisville Visitors Center, 301 S 4th St, 502-379-6109 The Walking Tour highlights area attractions including City Hall, Main Street, Whiskey Row, Museum Row, Actors Theatre, the Belle of Louisville & more. Free guided walking tours Fri – Sun 2 pm. Call to confirm space.

Ghosts of Old Louisville Bus Tour 1217 S 4th St, 502-637-2922 Take a 90 min bus tour based on David Domine’s book, Ghosts of Old Louisville. Fri 7:30 pm. $25. Arrive 15 min. prior to tour. Reservations required.

Louisville Horse Trams Downtown, 502-581-0100, 502-741-4690 Carriage tours in the downtown hotel area follow interesting routes past historical sites, restaurants, theatres & the riverfront.

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Louisville Visual Art Association River Rd & Zorn Ave, 502-896-2146 The Louisville Visual Art Association, founded in 1909, is housed in Louisville’s historic 1860 Water Tower, a National Landmark. There is an art gallery, an art workshop area and a gift shop. Mon - Fri 9 am 5 pm, Sun noon - 4 pm. $3, students & seniors $2.

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5TH ANNUAL JANE AUSTEN FESTIVAL JULY 21 & 22 The 5th Annual Jane Austen Festival will take place July 21 & 22, 2012 at Historic Locust Grove, a circa 1790 Georgian home and farm just six miles from downtown Louisville, KY. Each day of the festival you can enjoy a Four-Course Afternoon Tea (several sittings each day), shop in the Regency Emporium inside and in the Shoppes of Meryton outside (fabric, patterns, bonnets, pre-made dresses, chemisettes, men’s waistcoats, trousers & tail coats, tea sets, tea, jewelry, antiquarian books, shawls, silhouette cuttings, miniatures painted & lots more!). See a Regency Style Show, watch a bobbin lace making demonstration inside the historic home and see Regency fashions on mannequins in each room of the second floor of the house. The last tea of the day on Sunday is reserved as a special Children’s Tea with a menu to appeal to children. Perks include goodies such as a cup and saucer to take home. Outside, under the tent hear interesting talks such as: A Dangerous Indulgence: Jane Austen's Illness and Her Doctors - this reviews possible causes of Jane Austen's death, her letters, the doctors that cared for her, and how updates in genetic mapping may help us determine what caused her death. Also- Austen-itis: Sickness and Health in the Novels of Jane Austen - reviews characters in the novels that suffer from illness (real and imagined). A one-woman theatrical performance about Fanny Kemble called, Shame the Devil : An Audience with Fanny Kemble will be performed under the Big Top Tent. Fanny Kemble was a member of the famous English Kemble-Siddons acting dynasty who married an American and moved to the American South. She became active in the early anti-slavery movement. New this year, will be the Earl of Sandwich Tea Shop located near the Shoppes of Meryton and the Big Top Tent with simple libations such as - sandwiches, scones, cookies and drinks. Meanwhile out on the Village Green you can expect to see: - Side-Saddle Demonstration - A Duel Between Gentlemen - Tutorial on Fencing - A Bare Knuckle Boxing Demonstration Roving musician Jack Salt will entertain as will Commonstock Entertainment with shadow stories and their Potato Wagon of Wonders! Workshops will involve learning about Tea (Tea, Anyway you Steep it! and Play with your Leaves), offered by Bingley’s Teas, and How to Paint a Fan taught by Jenni Miller. The Grand Ball will take place on Saturday evening at Spalding University in downtown Louisville. The ball room is reminiscent of a Georgian Assembly Room. A practice session will be held in the afternoon. Admission is $10 each day which admits you to the Emporium, Shoppes, most everything under the Big Top Tent and tours of the 1790 Georgian home (usually $8). The Afternoon Tea is $20 per person, the workshops are $25 each, the theatrical performance is $10 and the Grand Ball is $20 per person. Advance reservations are highly recommended and began on-line June 1st at www.jasnalouisville.com For a list of recommended B&Bs and hotels, please contact Regional Coordinator Bonny Wise at wises4@insightbb.com. Answers to frequently asked questions: You do not have to be a member of the Jane Austen Society of North America to attend the festival. Regency attire is not required, but is admired! Admission is $10 each day. Event is from 10 am – 4:30 pm each day. For more information call 502-727-3917. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to seeing you at the 5th Annual Jane Austen Festival! whigl.com | Your Guide to Louisville Since 1951 | July 11 - July 24, 2012

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ATTRACTIONS Belle of Louisville The Wharf, 4th St & River Rd, 502-574-2992 The authentic steam-driven paddlewheeler opened her 98th season Memorial Day weekend. Public Cruises on the beautiful Ohio River are scheduled Fri & Sat cruising noon 2 pm & Sun 2 - 4 pm. Sunday cruises in June - Oct feature a live bluegrass band. Sunset dinner cruises, Thurs 7 - 9 pm. Boarding one hour before cruise. Sightseeing cruises $21, seniors $20, children 3-12 $12. A buffet is available with reservations 72 hours in advance. Lunch $32, seniors $31, children $22; dinner $42, seniors $41, children $26.

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.

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Kentucky Derby Museum

704 Central Ave (Churchill Downs), 502-637-1111 Experience the excitement of the Kentucky Derby every day at the recently renovated Kentucky Derby Museum, the world’s largest museum of its kind. Enjoy hands-on computerized exhibits, 360-degree multi-media show & a resident retired racehorse. Tour Behind the Scenes of Churchill Downs to see the Jockeys’ Quarters, Millionaires’ Row & the Press Box, or take the Barn & Backside Tours. Mon - Sat 8 am 5 pm, Sun 11 am - 5 pm $13, seniors $12, students $11, children 5 - 12 $5, under 5 free. (Select tours available at additional cost.) Cafe & Gift Shop.

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 mi 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 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

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

Muhammad Ali Center

144 N 6th St, 502-584-9254 The 93,000 sq. ft. center is an international cultural & educational center guided by the ideals of Muhammad Ali — respect, confidence, conviction, dedication, spirituality & giving. It aims to carry on Muhammad's legacy & continue his life's work through an immersive "visitor experience," global outreach & educational initiatives. Tues - Sat 9:30 am - 5 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm. Closed Mon & major holidays. $9, seniors $8, students $5, children 6-12 $4, 5 & under free.

Glassworks 815 W Market St, 502-992-3270 In the heart of downtown at the corner of 9th & Market Streets, Glassworks is the only facility of its kind in the country, bringing together an array of glass artists & galleries in one location. Visitors experience a rich portrayal of the magic, mystery & beauty of glass as they tour the Glassblowing, Flameworking & Architectural Glass studios & learn about the variety of techniques through the working artists. Self guided tours Mon - Sat 10 am - 5 pm, guided tours Sat, or by appt.

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 WITHIN 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 adm $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.

Louisville Extreme Park Clay & Witherspoon Sts The world-class skate park features a 24 ft full pipe. Open 24 hrs. Free.

Louisville Zoo 100 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-tobeak 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) $13.95, 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).

The Speed Art Museum 2035 S 3rd St, 502-634-2700 The museum holds collections spanning 6,000 years. Works by Rembrandt, Picasso, Monet, Rubens & Moore, modern American, African, ancient & Native American artists. Wed 10 am - 5 pm, Thur 10 am - 5 pm, Fri 10 am - 9 pm, Sat 10 am - 5 pm, Sun 12 pm 5 pm. Monday and Tuesday closed.

Frazier History Museum 829 W Main St, 502-753-5663 The museum brings history to life every day through live interpretations by costumed interpreters, multimedia presentations, educational programming & hands-on learning. Covering 1,000 years of history, the museum’s collection is housed in a 100,000 sq ft, state-of-the-art facility. The Frazier Museum is the only institution to have a partnership with the British Royal Armouries, making it the only museum of its kind in the world. Mon - Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm $9.50, seniors $7.50, children 5-13 $6, under 5 free. Additional costs for special exhibits may apply.

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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 baseballâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 Yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas. Admission $11 adults, $10 seniors, $6 kids, free for five & under.

Spirit of Jefferson 4th St. Wharf & Riverside Landing, 502-574-2992 Originally named the Huck Finn, the Spirit of Jefferson was built in 1962. The boat has twin diesel engines & a capacity of 300 passengers. Public Cruises Memorial Day through Labor Day including Harbor History Cruises, Lunch & Dinner Cruises. Harbor History cruises $14, children $8. Sightseeing cruises $21, seniors $20, children 3-12 $12. A buffet is available with reservations 72 hours in advance. Lunch $32, seniors $31, children $22; dinner $42, seniors $41, children $26.

Water, Water Everywhere!, July 11

Shively Public Library on Dixie Highway. Our bodies are made of it, the Earth is made of it... what is IT? Join the Louisville Water educators for a look at how we use water every day and why itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s so important in almost everything we do. Program includes fun, interactive programming and a chance to win a book! Limited to 25 participants. 2 pm.

Louisville Water Tower, 502-583-0333. Live blues music, great authentic barbecue, kids entertainment area, with free parking! No food, drink or pets allowed! Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. Fri, 5 - 11:30 pm, Sat, 4 - 11:30 pm, Sun, 1 - 7 pm.

KFC Mayorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Cup, July 13 - 15 Waterfront Park, 502-456-3267. Paddle Sport Races and Recreational Float. Canoe, kayak and stand up paddle boards. 8 am - 5 pm.

Bats Baseball Friday Night Fireworks, July 13 & 20 Waterfront Park, 129 E River Rd. Friday night fireworks by the Louisville Bats. Show begins right after the game. For game tickets call 212-BATS.

Possibilitours Walking Tours, July 13 & 20 Louisville Visitors Center, 4th & Jefferson Streets. PossibiliTours Walking Tours provide historical and architectural anecdotes about Possibility City while exploring the heart of downtown on foot. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll explore Fourth Street, Whiskey Row, Museum Row on Main, and the civic district. Held Fridays and Sundays at 10:30 am and Saturdays at 2 pm (May through October), a local volunteer leads you on a free, one-hour walking tour (weather permitting) departing from the Visitors Center. Call one day in advance to reserve your spot. Walk-ins are taken based on availability.

Movies Under the Stars, July 14 Iroquois Amphitheater. MONEYBALL Brad Pitt, Jonah Hill, Phillip Seymour Hoffman Columbia Pictures; Directed by Bennett Miller Rated PG-13; 113 minutes; 2012 The Oakland Aâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s general manager defies conventional wisdom and outsmarts his competition when forced to reinvent his team with bargain players. 7:30 pm. Free.

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Monday Night Movies: Iroquois Amphitheater, July 16 & 23

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Iroquois Amphitheater. The Magnificent Seven, Mon July 16; The Secret Life of Bees, Mon July 23. Free.

Dinosaurs!, through July 31

Drawing, through July 17

Louisville Zoo, 502-459-2181. Eleven all new never-seen-in-Louisville-before Dinosaurs species and one returning from 2010 — the Tyrannosaurus Rex — will take up residence in the wooded area behind Lorikeet Landing at the Louisville Zoo.

Metro Arts Center, 502-937-2055. The fundamentals of drawing in pencil, charcoal, and pen and ink, with George Taylor. Ages 14 and older. $50, 6 pm - 8 pm.

Drum Corps International Louisville, July 17 Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium, 317-275-1212. Drum Corps International (DCI), Marching Music’s Major League, is the leader in producing and promoting competitive events for the world’s most elite and exclusive ensembles for student musicians and performers. DCI Louisville is one in a series of more than 100 national events that make up the annual Drum Corps International Tour. Featured groups will be the Blue Stars of La Crosse, WI, Bluecoats of Canton, Ohio, Carolina Crown of Fort Mill, SC, The Cadets of Allentown, PA, and The Cavaliers of Rosemont, IL. They are each comprised of up to 150 brass musicians, percussionists and dance performers ages 14 - 22. Performances will feature spellbinding visual formations and stunning choreography set to musical arrangements that incorporate a variety of musical genres including classical, jazz, pop and rock. Reserved seating is $25 with a special rate of $20 available to groups of 20 or more. 7:30 am - 9:30 pm.

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Science in Play, through Jan 1

727 W Main St, 502-561-6100 www.louisvillescience.org Louisville Science Center. An amazing science play space created for young visitors and their adult caregivers. Science in Play is a brand new custom exhibit that will delight the sense, 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 ages 3 - 7 and their caregivers to build, test and engineer new science activities through experimental play. Every visit is a different adventure with unlimited possibilities.

Family Fun Math Night!, July 21 St. Stephen Church Family Life Center, 1508 West Kentucky. Family Fun Math Night is an activity based math event that is designed to create a non-intimidating, fun atmosphere for children and their families to work math problems, games and every day scenarios together. Activity leaders will be at each table to guide families through the activities. 12 - 2 pm. Free.

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ALL AROUND TOWN A Taste of Kentucky

Aegon Center, 400 W Market St, 502-566-4554 Mall St. Matthews, 5000 Shelbyville Rd, 502-895-2733 11800 Shelbyville Rd, Middletown, 502-244-3355, 800-444-0552, www.atasteofky.com Kentucky is rich in history, with beautiful landscapes & creative people. See the best Kentucky has to offer in books, art, food, crafts, gifts & official Kentucky Derby goods at A Taste of Kentucky. From famous Derby Pie® to decadent bourbon chocolates & Modjeska candies, A Taste of Kentucky is a “crash course” on the Best of the Bluegrass. Whether looking for a unique corporate gift or a tasteful reminder of your trip to the Bluegrass, visit one of the three locations, downtown across from the KY International Convention Center, Mall St. Matthews or Village Square Center in Middletown.

Louisville Stoneware

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

Crescent Hill Farmers Market Crescent Hill United Methodist Church, 201 S Peterson Ave. Mondays and Fridays 7 am – 10 am. Through October 29 (Monday market starts July 2). Accepts cash, check.

The Crazy Daisy Antique Mall

1430 Mellwood Ave, 502-560-1335 www.crazydaisyantiquemall.com 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 qualityvintage 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 accessiblity. Mon - Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm.

St. Matthews Farmers Market

Beargrass Christian Church, 4100 Shelbyville Rd. Saturdays 8 am – 12 pm, through September. Downtown just off Broadway. Visit this factory retail showroom where you’ll find exclusive functional art for your home & garden including dinnerware, bakeware, Westport Village, 1301 Herr Lane. Thursdays 3 pm serving pieces & collectibles in new & classic designs, 6 pm, through September 19. 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, 3738 Lexington Rd. Sundays 12 – 4 pm, through last seating 3:30 pm. October. Accepts EBT/debit/credit, cash. 22 WHiGL July 11 - July 24, 2012 | Your Guide to Louisville Since 1951 | whigl.com

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Rainbow Blossom Farmers Market

Shop Preslar's Western Shop for Your Western Wear Preslar's Western Shop has a long tradition of outfitting Kentuckiana in Western wear and prides itself on being providers of fine western apparel, work gear and accessories. It is the place to shop the top western and work brands. The shop first opened in the basement of owner Eddie Preslar's parent's home then moved to a shop across from Churchill Downs. In 1978 the wellknown shop was located in Jefferson Mall and now, 50 years later, Preslar's Western Shop has its store at 3299 Fern Valley Road. Located in a beautiful free-standing building, Preslar's Western Shop continues the tradition of offering Kentuckiana's largest selection of Western boots from Ariat, Dan Post, Lucchese, Durango and others. You'll also find a great selection of cowboy hats by Stetson, Bailey and Resistol as well as great-looking Western wear. New inventory, from hats to boots, is arriving daily. Don't forget to check out the mens and ladies Western belt buckles and accessories. Preslar's carries a wonderful array of silver and gold jewelry accented with Western flair, in addition to hat and boot accessories. A great selection of children's wear will keep your little cowboy or cowgirl in Western style and a new section of home décor features western-themed lamps, fountains, wall art, statues and more. Preslar's Western Shop is conveniently located just east of I-65 off the Fern Valley Road exit. Regular business hours are Monday through Saturday 10 am to 6:30 pm, Friday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday noon to 5 pm. For more information call 502-969-9019 or visit www.preslarswarehouse.com to do some online shopping.

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1570 Story Ave, 502-584-2171 www.hadleypottery.com 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.

Nulu: East Market District Association

Market St, Main St & Jefferson St, The East Market District, also referred to as NuLu, is now best known for its art galleries, specialty stores, antique shops and a growing number of local, upscale restaurants. The term â&#x20AC;&#x153;NuLuâ&#x20AC;? is a portmanteau meaning â&#x20AC;&#x153;New Louisvilleâ&#x20AC;?. As home to the greenest commercial building in Kentucky, many historic restoration projects, as well as several restaurants offering organic and locally sourced ingredients, NuLu has emerged with a culture of sustainability.

Mall St. Matthews

5000 Shelbyville Rd, 502-893-0311 The best shopping, dining and entertainment in Louisville, with more than 130 stores, including JC Penny, Dillards, and Forever 21. Mon - Thur 10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 pm, Fri 10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 pm, Sat 10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 pm, and Sun 12 pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 pm.

Louisville Farmers Market

Oxmoor Center, 7900 Shelbyville Road. Saturdays 8 am - 12 pm, June 18 - October. Accepts cash.

Westport Road Christian Church, 7515 Westport Rd. Thursdays 3 - 6 pm, through - Oct 11. Accepts cash, check.

Oxmoor Center

7900 Shelbyville Road, 502-426-3000 Oxmoor Mall is home to more than 50 shops and restaurants, including American Eagle Outfitters, Dick's Sporting Goods, and Old Navy. Mon - Thur 10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 pm, Fri 10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 pm, Sat 10 am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 9 pm, and Sun 12 pm â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 pm.

The Summit

4300 Summit Plaza Drive, 502-425-3441 Shop in style at the most unique destinations in the area, with more than 45 shops including J. Crew, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Banana Republic. Mon - Sat 10 am - 9 pm, Sun noon - 6 pm.

Westport Village

Corner of Westport Road & Lyndon Lane, 502-581-8800 In 2008, the award-winning Westport Village opened, and became Louisville's first, true outdoor specialty shopping village. It is centered in the city's most afluent and densley populated neighborhoods and showcases specialty and award winning shops, restaurants and lifestyle concepts.

DOWNTOWN Old Louisville Farm Works Market Walnut St. Baptist Church, 1143 S 3rd St. Wednesdays 3 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 pm, through October. Accepts FMNP Sr. vouchers, cash, checks.

Phoenix Hill NuLu Farmers Market Fresh Start Growers Supply, 1007 E Market St. Tuesdays 3 - 6:30 pm. May 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Oct 30. Accepts EBT, FMNP Sr. vouchers, cash.

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Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft

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715 W Main St, 502-589-0102 www.KentuckyArts.org Celebrating traditional and functional art, visitors can view and shop for handcrafted items in four exhibition galleries featuring Kentucky, regional and national artists in 22 exhibitions per year, and a Gallery Shop representing over 300 Kentucky artists: jewelry, fine ceramics, folk art, textiles, toys, luxury gifts, glass and more. Museum admission $6, seniors & military $5, children under 12 & students free. Groups of 10 or more $5. Open Mon - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat 11 am 5 pm.

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.

SOUTH Preslar’s Western Shop

BARDSTOWN ROAD Derby City Antique Mall

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 showcases filled with antique toys, jewelry, Derby memorabilia, advertising, art deco, glassware, 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 pm in the Cafe at Derby City Antique Mall. Handicapped accessible, ample parking, tour groups welcome.

Bardstown Road Farmers Market

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.

Bardstown Road Presbyterian Church, 1722 Bardstown Rd. Saturdays 8 am -12 pm, year-round. Accepts cash, check .

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

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ALL AROUND TOWN FireFresh BBQ

211 S 5th St, 502-540-1171 8610 Dixie Hwy, 502-995-7585 81 Jeanie Dr, Shelbyville, KY, 502-647-7675 www.firefreshbbq.com This fresh & delicious smoked barbecue is finger-licking 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, carryout, delivery & catering. Downtown Mon - Fri 11 am - 3 pm, Dixie Hwy & Shelbyville Sun - Thurs 11 am - 8 pm, Fri - Sat 11 am - 9 pm.

Los Aztecas/Sol Aztecas

530 W Main St, 502-561-8535 1107 Herr Ln, 502-426-3994 9207 US 42, Prospect, KY, 502-228-2450 129 W Main St, 502-583-5505 520 S 4th St, 502-315-0666 2427 Bardstown Rd, 502-459-7776 www.losaztecas.net The “Best Mexican Food & Margaritas in Louisville” with five locations. Festive lunch choices include fajitas, carnitas & huevos rancheros. For dinner try Steak Tampiquena, Chuletas à la Mexicana or your favorite combination platter. Little Azteca Plates for small appetites are available, plus desserts like fried ice cream, sopapilla & flan. Open Mon - Thurs 11 am 10 pm, Fri 11 am - 11 pm, Sat noon - 11 pm, Sun noon - 9 pm. Sol Aztecas Main St location open late Mon - Thurs 11 am - 10 pm, Fri - Sat 11 am 2 pm, Sun noon - 10 pm.

Louisville’s Finest Gourmet Lunch Buffet. Los Aztecas 530 W. Main St.

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Sol Aztecas

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River Bend Winery 103 120 S 10th St, 502-540-5650 www.riverbendwineryky.com Come in & experience River Bend Winery! Louisville’s only winery just finished a very exciting renovation & has doubled the size of the restaurant & unveiled a brand new menu. The Winery has been remodeled as well, creating a brand new experience for customers, offering a hands-on tour of how they make such great wines like their famous Bourbon Barrel Red, The official wine of the Kentucky Derby Festival. Event rooms available for private parties, rehearsal dinners, and weddings. 120 person capacity with dance floor. $5 glasses of wine & $10 bottles all day, everyday! Live entertainment Fri - Sat nights till 11 pm. Lunch & dinner Mon - Sat 11 am - 11 pm.

The Brown Hotel

335 W Broadway, 502-583-1234 www.brownhotel.com A Louisville landmark since 1923, with English Renaissance architecture & Southern grace, 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.

BARDSTOWN ROAD Cafe at Derby City Antique Mall

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,

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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.

SOUTH 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.

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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 longstanding love.

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DOWNTOWN The Brown Hotel

335 W Broadway, 502-583-1234 www.brownhotel.com

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NIGHT LIFE

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.

River Bend Winery 103 120 S 10th St, 502-540-5650 www.riverbendwineryky.com Come in & experience River Bend Winery! Louisville’s only winery just finished a very exciting renovation & has doubled the size of the restaurant & unveiled a brand new menu. The Winery has been remodeled as well, creating a brand new experience for customers, offering a hands-on tour of how they make such great wines like their famous Bourbon Barrel Red, The official wine of the Kentucky Derby Festival. Event rooms available for private parties, rehearsal dinners, and weddings. 120 person capacity with dance floor. $5 glasses of wine & $10 bottles all day, everyday! Live entertainment Fri - Sat nights till 11 pm. Lunch & dinner Mon - Sat 11 am - 11 pm.

BARDSTOWN ROAD 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 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.

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