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One of Louisville’s defining Memorial Day weekend events, Abbey Road on the River includes more than fifty international bands paying tribute to The Beatles over the four-day holiday. The event—which draws more than 25,000 fans to Louisville’s waterfront—also includes fan-based events such as karaoke sing-alongs, costume contests, a parade, and more.

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What's Happening In Greater Louisville May 15 - 28

15 WEDNESDAY Star Trek Into Darkness: Fan Sneak Peek Cinemark, 4400 Towne Center Drive, 502-326-9272

When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. 12:01 am. $10.50 children, $11.50 seniors, $12.50 adults.

Festival of Faiths: Schedule

Actors Theatre, W Main St, 502-584-1205 Guided Meditation 9 - 10 am. Free, ticket required. A Pathway to Compassion 10 am - noon. $10. Out of Silence Something is Born that Leads to Silence Itself 1 - 2:30 pm. $10. Finding God in the Depths of Silence 3 - 5:30 pm. $10. Merton in his Own Voice 7 - 9 pm. Free, ticket required.

16 THURSDAY

Animal Attraction Show, through May 18

104 E Main St, La Grange, 502-895-3650 Animal Attraction is a juried, multimedia show

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featuring favorite pets and animals. This is one of the Mellwood Art Center’s largest and most popular shows. A portion of proceeds will be donated to the Oldham County Humane Society. Tues - Sat 11 am - 5 pm. Free.

Festival of Faiths: Schedule Actors Theatre, W Main St, 502-584-1205 Guided Meditation 9 - 10 am. Free, ticket required. Karma and the Imperative of Passion 10 am - noon. $10. The Sacred Art of Silence 1 - 2:30 pm. $10. Sacred Silence and Hinduism – Simply and Surprisingly Explained 3 - 5:30 pm. $10. Yangsi … Reincarnation is Just the Beginning 7 - 9 pm. Free, ticket required.

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Give Kids the World Fundraiser Chuck E Cheese, 2030 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, 502-493-0261 Give Kids The World, a non-profit organization, exists to fulfill the wishes of children from around the world with life-threatening illnesses and allow them to experience a memorable, joyful, cost-free visit to the Central Florida attractions. 3 - 9 pm. Admission to Chuck E Cheese starts at $20.

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2nd Annual Old Louisville SpringFest 1st Street and Orsmby Ave, 502-635-5244 A Parisian-style flea market with local vendors and associations selling unique wares and services. Plenty of food, drink, entertainment, and music for the whole family. Includes a KidsZone on Saturday for children 12 and under. Fri 5 - 10 pm, Sat noon - 1 pm. Free.

Ascension Summer Festival 4600 Lynnbrook Dr, 502-451-3860 Catholic summer picnic with Saturday dinner, Friday and Saturday food tent, children’s activities, Saturday bingo, $10,000 pot of gold raffle, gambling booth, cake and candy booths. Rain or shine. 6 - 11 pm daily. Free.

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the full fee of counseling services at Kilgore Samaritan Counseling Center. 10 am - 5 pm. $30.

Side by Side Celebration

1831 Baird St, 502-776-2635 Portland Promise Center's annual fundraising event. It consists of a dinner, a program put on by the neighborhood children, and a silent and live auction. 5:30 pm. $75.

Bacon Ball

Oxmoor Farm, 502-584-8166 Ten local restaurants compete to win the Bacon King award as they serve samples of their best pork-inspired dishes. Also, local beverages, music, and a silent auction. 7 - 11 pm. $30 - $40.

Festival of Faiths: Schedule

Galt House Hotel, 140 N Fourth St, 502-583-3100 Sacred Silence and Science – Compassion from a Buddhist’s and a Neuroscientist’s Perspectives 10 am - noon. $10. Sacred Silence from the Jewish Perspective 1 - 2:30 pm. $10. Sacred Silence in Sufism and the Vedanta 3 - 5:30 pm. $10.

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Galt House Hotel, 140 N Fourth St, 502-583-3100 Sacred Silence—Pathway to Compassion 9 am - 3 pm. $25. Compassionate Governing Banquet 6 - 9 pm. $25.

19 SUNDAY

Forest Fest Bluegrass Music Festival

Jefferson Memorial Forest, 502-368-5404

Kentucky Humane Society Waggin' Trail 5K Walk for the Animals E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Rd, 502-515-3147

The public is invited to come out to the Forest for a great day filled with bluegrass music, handmade crafts, and fun events and activities for the entire family. 9 am - 5 pm. Free; parking is $10.

Festival of Faiths: Growing Up with Meditation – A Discussion Between Mother and Son Galt House Hotel, 140 N Fourth St, 502-583-3100

A discussion about the unique experience of having dharma at the very core of family life. Moderated by Louisville Public Media’s Jonathan Bastian, host of “Morning Edition” on WFPL. 10 - 11:30 am. $10.

Crusade for Children Bike Ride

Pleasure Ridge Fire Department Station # 3, 8508 Terry Rd, 502-582-7706 5K walk/run, food, pet- and kid-friendly activities, booths, games, and activities such as shirt and dog bandana tie-dying and a dunking booth. All funds raised benefit the Kentucky Humane Society. 9 am - 1 pm. $25.

Kilgore Garden Tour, through May 19

Various homes, 918 Ormsby Ln, 502-327-4622 Six gardens and two homes are open for tours. Proceeds provide scholarships for those unable to pay

A motorcycle ride leaving from Fire Station 3, Pleasure Ridge. All riders must be signed in by 10:30 am. All proceeds will be given to the Crusade. Ride is approximately 210 miles. 10:30 am - 11 pm. $10 - $15.

"Engaging Compassion" Public Talk with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama KFC Yum! Center, 502-690-9000

The Dalai Lama’s talk focuses on how individuals can engage with compassion from within his or her own

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What's Happening in Greater Louisville religious tradition in order to build world peace from the local level to the world community. The presentation includes a strong interfaith component and interaction with local interfaith religious dignitaries and other leaders. 1:30 3:30 pm. $5 - $100.

20 MONDAY "Engaging Compassion" Public Teaching with His Holiness, the Dalai Lama KFC Yum! Center, 502-690-9000 The Dalai Lama will give a two-part public Buddhist teaching in the morning and afternoon. This event will draw a large crowd of people wishing to explore and deepen their understanding of the Buddhist faith. 9 am. $35 - $75.

Sarabande Reading Series 21C Museum, 700 W Main St, 502-217-6300 21C and Sarabande Books will host May’s Reading Series event, featuring Mary Jo Bang and Kazim Ali. Champagne will be provided by Brown-Forman. 7:30 - 9 pm. Free.

21 TUESDAY “Our Shared History: Celebrating Emancipation in New Albany and Louisville” Carnegie Center for Art and History, 201 E Spring St, New Albany, IN, 502-635-5083 Pen Bogert, historian, will present a talk on the historical differences between the emancipation celebrations in Louisville and Southern Indiana. Noon - 1 pm. $5.

The Infield: the Most Festive 26 Acres in Sports Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Ave, 502-637-1111 The Infield exhibit shows the fun and enthusiasm infield fans share on Derby day. Features life-size cut-outs for photo-ops, videos of the odd and curious events found in the action, and historic moments that make a part of the storied past of the infieldn. Mon - Sat 9 am 5 pm, Sun 11 am - 5 pm. $6 - $14.

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Hometown Tourist Celebration Open House and Sidewalk Sale 4th and Jefferson St, 502-584-2121 The Louisville Visitors Center will host an open house and sidewalk sale, featuring food tastings by BLU Italian Grille, music provided by Big Poppa Stampley, and free gift will all purchases. 11:30 am - 2pm. Free.

22 WEDNESDAY Louisville Trivia Pub Quiz

Molly Malone’s, 3900 Shelbyville Rd, 502-882-2222 Six rounds of trivia with questions each round: two general knowledge rounds, two theme rounds, a picture round, and a random round. 8 pm. Free.

Musician's Open Jam

Jim Porters, 2345 Lexington Rd, 502-452-9531 Bring an instrument and jam on the Ballroom Stage. Full production and backline provided. 8:30 pm 12:30 pm. Free.

23 THURSDAY

Abbey Road on the River, through May 27

The Belvedere Festival Park and Galt House Hotel, 140 N 4th St, 216-407-8929 Takes place over Memorial Day weekend and features more than 50 bands from around the world who "come together" to perform on 8 indoor and outdoor stages for more than 25,000 fans. Performers include 1960s British invasion sensation Herman’s Hermits and the Legendary Rock and Roll and Songwriter Hall of Famer Leon Russell, along with others. Festival-goers can also enjoy original artwork inspired by the Beatles, karaoke sessions, lectures by Fab Four experts, a costume contest and parade, and a merchandise marketplace. Thurs 3 pm - midnight, Fri 10 am - midnight, Sat 9:45 am - midnight, Sun 11 am - midnight, Mon noon 9:15 pm. Tickets start at $24.

24 FRIDAY

Louisville Bats vs Pawtucket Red Sox

Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E Main St, 502-212-2287 The Louisville Bats will take on the Pawtucket Red Sox. Fireworks follow. 6:35 pm. $7 - $22.

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Concert Calendar

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♦Drivin’ N Cryin’ & The Whigs, May 16, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦Rodney Carrington, May 17, Louisville Palace, 8 pm. ♦Scotty McCreery, May 17, Horseshoe Casino, 8 pm. ♦Quite Hollers, May 18, Headliners, 8 pm. ♦David Lindley, May 21, Headliners, 8 pm. ♦Papadosio, May 23, Headliners, 10 pm. ♦Shannon McNally, May 24, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦Daryl Hall & John Oates, May 28, Louisville Palace, 7:30 pm.

♦Ice Cube, June 2, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦Johnny Mathis, June 7, Kentucky Center, 8 pm. ♦Tallest Man on Earth, June 8, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦Father John Misty, June 12, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦The Airborne Toxic Event, June 13, Headliners, 8 pm. ♦One Direction, June 16, KFC Yum! Center, 7:30 pm. ♦Tibetan Freedom Concert, June 19, Featuring Ben Sollee & Friends with Nawang Khechog, Brown Theatre, 8 pm.

♦Allen Stone, June 19, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦Boney James, June 23, Louisville Palace, 7:30 pm. ♦New Kids on the Block with 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men, June 24, KFC Yum! Center, 7:30 pm.

July ♦The Eagles, June 6, KFC Yum! Center, 8 pm. ♦Steve Miller Band, July 16, Louisville Palace, 7:30 pm. ♦Steely Dan, July 28, Louisville Palace, 8 pm. *See page 12 for more concerts.

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What's Happening in Greater Louisville "Spirits of the Passage," through June 16 Frazier History Museum, 502-753-5663 In honor of the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, this humbling exhibition explores the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. The exhibit includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks, and brass bowls are only a few of the objects included. 9 am - 5 pm.

Kentucky Flea Market Memorial Day Spectacular, through May 27 Kentucky Expo Center West Wing, 937 Phillips Ln, 502-367-5131 The Kentucky Flea Market's Annual Memorial Day Spectacular is a 4 day event that features over 750 booths of antiques, collectibles, crafts, household goods, health and beauty, and more. Fri noon - 6 pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm, Sun 11 am 5 pm, Mon 10 am - 5 pm. Free.

25 SATURDAY Glo Run 5K Riverfront Park, 1201 River Rd This night run has stimulating areas along the 5K course, where participants can experience extreme glow while running through black lights, dance with the on-course DJs, and see the craziness of vibrant lasers and a rainbow of lighting effects. 8 - 11 pm. $36 - $38.

Alpine Tower Night Climb Jefferson Memorial Forest, 502-368-5404 Participants can challenge themselves on a 52 foot climbing tower…in the dark! Learn basic climbing and belaying techniques and experience increased self-esteem, confidence, and problemsolving skills on this “high-altitude” obstacle course at night. Ages 10 and up. Tennis shoes and long pants required. 7 - 9:30 pm. $10.

26 SUNDAY Free Walking Tour of Downtown Louisville 301 S 4th St, 502-379-6109 PossibiliTours Walking Tours provide historical

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and architectural anecdotes about Possibility City while exploring the heart of downtown on foot. Friday and Sunday 2 pm, Saturday 10:30 am. Free.

Kentucky Reggae Festival, through May 27 Louisville Water Tower, 3005 River Rd, 502-583-0333 Event features live reggae music, authentic Jamaican and Caribbean vendor market, and kids’ entertainment area. No food, drink, or pets allowed. Sat - Sun 2 11:30 pm, Mon 1 - 7 pm. Free.

27 MONDAY Abbey Road on the River See Thursday, May 23 for details.

Mayor’s Hike, Bike, and Paddle Waterfront Park and River Road, 502-574-5000 A 3-mile paddling course for canoists. For cyclists, a 15-mile route will journey into Iroquois Park. The hike allows walkers to explore eastern sections of Waterfront Park and the Riverwalk. Walkers can bring dogs to the hike, but must keep leashed and pick up waste as required by law. 8:30 - 11 am. Free.

Belle of Louisville Memorial Day Lunch/Sightseeing 401 W River Rd, 866-832-0011 Sightseeing Memorial Day cruise inaugurating summer season; can include lunch buffet if reservations made ahead of time. 11:30 am - 2 pm. $22 - $32.

Louisville Bats vs Columbus Clippers Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E Main St, 502-212-2287 First of four-day series. Mon 4:05 pm, Tues 6:35 pm, Wed 11:05 am, Thurs 6:35 pm. $7 - $22

28 TUESDAY “Louisville in the Civil War” Exhibit, through June 2 Conrad/Caldwell House, 1402 St. James Ct, 502-636-5023 "Louisville in the Civil War" is an exhibit on the city of Louisville and the people who were here during the Civil War. Local collectors have compiled an assortment of Civil War uniforms, hats, swords, guns and artillery, medals, and a number of artifacts. 10 am - 4 pm. $10 for adults, $6 for seniors and active military, $4 for students.

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Dalai Lama

Louisville’s Tibetan Buddhist Center, the Drepung Gomang Institute, and the City of Louisville, will host His Holiness the Dalai Lama May 19 - 21. The two-day event, called “Engaging Compassion,” will begin on Sunday, May 19 at the KFC Yum! Center with the Dalai Lama giving a public presentation. The Dalai Lama’s talk will focus on how individuals can engage with compassion from within his or her own religious tradition in order to build world peace from the local level to the world community. The two-hour presentation will include a strong interfaith component followed by interaction with local interfaith religious dignitaries and other leaders. The Dalai Lama has been the recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize and the Congressional Gold Medal and is known around the world as a spokesman for the non-violent, peaceful, and compassionate resolution of human conflict. Following his public talk at the Yum! Center, the Dalai Lama will continue to appear with more intimate meetings within the community. On Monday, May 20, the Dalai Lama will give a two-part public

Buddhist teaching in the morning and afternoon. This event is expected to draw a large crowd of people wishing to explore and deepen their understanding of the Buddhist faith. The teaching is called “Attisha’s Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment.” On Tuesday, May 21, His Holiness will address middle, high school, and collegeaged students at the Kentucky Center. In addition to His Holiness’ speaking engagements, organizers are planning the three-day event to include a rich program of music, arts, cultural performances, dialogue, and discussions that will touch the entire community and raise awareness around the topic of compassion and kindness. The public talk at the Yum! Center will be held Sunday, May 19, at 1 pm; the two-part lecture on Monday, May 20, will begin at 9 am. Sixteen thousand tickets are available for the public talk, at prices ranging between $5 and $100. Ten thousand tickets are on sale for the public teaching, at prices ranging between $35 and $75.

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“Form, Not Function: Quilt Art at the Carnegie” The Carnegie Center for Art and History in New Albany, Indiana is pleased to present the tenth anniversary “Form, Not Function: Quilt Art at the Carnegie,” an annual, juried exhibition exploring the world of contemporary art quilts. A new take on an old technique, art quilts are created strictly for their aesthetic appeal rather than functional use. For a work of art to be considered for the exhibit, it must incorporate two or more layers held together with stitches. This leaves room for the artists to fully exercise their creativity through a variety of techniques and mediums, such as piecing, appliqué, painting, digital printing and silkscreen. Over the past ten years, “Form, Not Function” has broadened the concept of art quilts and gained recognition for this evolving art form, and the Carnegie Center is proud to serve as a known venue for the exhibition of contemporary art quilts. Every year, local-and internationally-recognized fabric artists are invited to serve as jurors, which brings an added layer of authenticity to the production. In addition to selecting the works for the exhibit, the jurors also selected some of the exhibition awards prior to the opening day

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of the exhibition. The awards include the Carnegie Center, Inc. $1,000 Best of Show prize; a $500 Award of Excellence in Memory of Alma Lesch presented by DELvelopment Foundation; a $300 Award of Excellence presented by River City Fiber Artists; a $200 Award of Excellence presented by the Louisville Area Fiber and Textile Artists; a $100 Award of Merit presented by Preston Arts Center; a $100 Award of Merit presented by Today’s Woman magazine; a $100 Award for Political and Social Commentary presented by Kathleen Loomis; a $100 Inspired by Nature Award presented by Juanita Yeager; and a $50 Visitors’ Choice Award (which visitors can vote on throughout the exhibit). “Form, Not Function” on display through July 13. There is a catalog featuring the 2013 artworks, as well as the Best of Show pieces chosen for the previous nine years of the exhibit, available for sale for $16 each. The Carnegie Center for Art and History is located at 201 East Spring Street, New Albany, Indiana. Their hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am - 5:30 pm, and they can be reached at 812-944-7336.

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ART EXHIBITS

David Lind Exhibition, through May 31 Arts Council of Southern Indiana, 820 E Market St, New Albany, IN, 812-949-4238

“Found Art,” May 21 - July 14

The language of sculpture, because of its “three dimensional quality,” has become David Lind’s main focus. Mon - Wed 10 am - 6 pm, Sat noon - 4 pm. Free.

Gallery 104, 104 E Main St, LaGrange, 502-222-3822 Juried multi-media show featuring found or recycled items. Tues - Fri 11 am - 5 pm, Sat 10 am - 4 pm. Free.

“The Striped Show,” through May 31 Weber Gallery, 1151 S Fourth St, 502-584-1239 This group exhibition represents a great, colorful world with many cultures, races, and beliefs. A world that is anything but black and white. The sixteen artists represented in this show present their own distinctive visions of diversity. Mon-Fri 10 am - 5 pm. Free.

“Consuming Cultures: a Global View,” through June 1

THEATRE Young American Shakespeare Festival, through May 19 Walden Theatre, 1123 Payne St, 502-589-0084 The Young American Shakespeare Festival features three plays in this year’s repertory: Shakespeare’s The Tempest and Two Gentlemen of Verona, and Pierre Corneille’s The Liar. 7:30 - 9:30 pm. $8 - $15.

WhoDunnit Murder Mystery Dinner Theater's Murder at the Five & Dime, through June 22

Proof on Main, 700 W Main St, 502-217-6300 A group exhibition featuring artists from North and South America, Europe, and Asia, who examine, with both whimsy and wonder, the evolution of aesthetic and material values in a world of rapid change and mass consumption. Mon - Thurs 7 am - 1 am, Fri - Sat 7 am 2 am, Sun 7 am - midnight. Free.

“Sabbatical Sunday,” through Jun 11 Jewish Community Center Patio Gallery, 3600 Dutchmans Ln, 502-459-0660 Paintings by Laurie Doctor and Steven Skaggs. Sun 9 am - 6 pm, Mon-Thurs 8:30 am - 9 pm, Fri 8:30 am 7 pm. Free.

“Form, Not Function: Quilt Art at the Carnegie,” through July 13 Carnegie Center for Art & History, 201 E Spring St, New Albany IN, 812-944-7336 Quilt Art at the Carnegie is an annual, juried exhibition exploring the world of contemporary art quilts. Tues - Sat 10 am - 5:30 pm. Free.

Tom Bartel and Rachel Clark: Exhibitions, through June 3 Galerie Hertz, 1253 S Preston St, 502-581-8277 New clay sculptures from Tom Bartel and fresh paintings from Rachel Clark, on display at Galerie Hertz. Tues - Fri 11 am - 5 pm, Sat 11 am - 3 pm. Free.

Zephyr Artists Group Show, May 17 - June 22 Zephyr Gallery, 610 E Market St, 502-585-5646 Zephyr Gallery is the oldest cooperative gallery in the region, with a member base comprised of 23 local artists. Their work will be shown in a collective group show. Thurs - Sat 11 am - 6 pm. Free.

The Hyatt Regency, 320 W Jefferson St, 502-426-7100 Larry Thomason is the world’s worst boss. As his employees gather to celebrate the Five & Dime’s 15 year anniversary, someone wants to make sure he doesn’t see the 16th. But who and why? Travel back in time to 1945 to find the answer in this intriguing murder mystery reminiscent of the great film noir classics of the 1940s. Saturday evenings 6:15 - 9:30 pm. $45.50, includes dinner, show, tax, and gratuity.

West Side Story, through 19 Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall, 502-562-0152 Considered a great groundbreaking musical, West Side Story has remained a poignant, provocative and emotionally devastating piece of theater for over half a century. Times vary. Tickets start at $28.

ArtsReach Showcase, May 19 Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater, 502-562-0152 A performing arts showcase featuring River City Drum Corp, ArtsReach Dance Studio , The Oscar Cross Step Crew, Oscar Cross B & G Club, Mexico Lindo a Latino Outreach program of Eastern Area Community Ministries, ArtsReach Dance Ensemble, ArtsReach Violin Studio, Soljettes, D-twist, Andrew Matlock, and Kat Hobaugh. 4 pm. Free.

Becoming Mothers, May 16 - 18 Victor Jory Theatre at Actors Theatre, W Main St, 502-585-1210 Performance includes multiple perspectives around the topic, including women who have become mothers through pregnancy, adoption, fertility treatments, egg donation, and more, as well as experiences of women who don’t have children, either by choice or by circumstance. 7:30 pm each day, with an additional matinee performance at 2 pm on May 18. $18.

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FILM IMAX Theater Kentucky Science Center, 727 W Main St, 502-561-6100 www.kysciencecenter.org “Born to be Wild, “Flight of the Butterflies,” “Tornado Alley,” and “The Human Body.” 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.

Star Trek Into Darkness: Fan Sneak Peek, May 15 Cinemark, 4400 Towne Center Drive, 502-326-9272

the songs and tells the stories of her long, arduous climb to the middle. 7:30 pm. $15.

The Saints and Sinners Tour, May 24 - 26

Comedy Caravan, 1250 Bardstown Road, 502-459-0022 The tour mixes the mainstream, working man’s material of Matthew Lumpkin with the ego boosted flair of Patrick Jolle into one hilarious and entertaining comedy experience. Thurs-Sun 7:45 pm, with additional performances at 10 pm Friday and Saturday. $10.

Stephen Holthouser’s RAW, May 29

Comedy Caravan, 1250 Bardstown Road, 502-459-0022 Some of Louisville's finest standups will share the stage. Raw music, raw comedy, and an enormous after party. Doors open at 7 pm, show starts at 7:45 pm. $5.

CONCERTS *See page 7 for more concerts.

Matthew Perryman Jones and Elenowen, May 15 1017 E Broadway, 502-657-9555

Progressive rock with indie overtones. 8:30. $8 - $10.

The Pranksters, May 17

Actors Theatre, W Main St, 502-584-1205

An adult community band with members from the Louisville metropolitan community and surrounding area. 3 pm. Free.

Hideaway Saloon, 1607 Bardstown Rd, 502-485-0114 Louisville’s own rock-funk jam band, rocking the metro area for the last 25 years. 10 pm - 2 am. $5.

The Louisville Winds in Concert, May 19 Festival of Faiths: “Yangsi … Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Rd, Reincarnation is Just the Beginning,” May 16 502-368-5865 A film screening about reincarnation. 7 - 9 pm. Free, but ticket required.

COMEDY Rich Vos Live, May 16 - 19 Comedy Caravan, 1250 Bardstown Road, 502-459-0022 Best known from NBC’s hit reality show “Last Comic Standing,” Rich Vos is one of the most exciting and broadest headlining comedians in the country. Thurs - Sun 7:45 pm, with additional performances at 10 pm Friday and Saturday. $12.50.

An Evening with Lillian Baxter, May 23 - June 9

Vault 1031 Theater, 1031 S Sixth St, 312-316-8158 An evening of cabaret and comedy with Hollywood's favorite has-been. Lillian Baxter sings

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Phriday: Rock ‘n Soul, May 24

Phoenix Hill Tavern, 644 Baxter Ave, 502-589-4957 High Hat Entertainment sponsors a Rock ‘n Soul night of music. 10 pm. $10.

The Great Smokey Mountain Bluegrass Band, May 28 Hideaway Saloon, 1607 Bardstown Rd, 502-485-0114

The band “drives the heart and cuts the edge back into Bluegrass.” They’re regulars on the bluegrass circuit and regularly appear on "Bluegrass Ramble," one of the pre- eminent Bluegrass radio shows in the country. 10 pm - 2 am. $3.

Xerxes with Daylight, May 23

The Vernon Club, 1575 Story Ave, 502-568-3280 Xerxes with Daylight will perform along with Foreign Tongues. 7:30 - 11 pm. $10.

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Abbey Road on the River

Beatles fans of all ages “come together” Memorial Day weekend for Abbey Road on the River, a five-day, multi-stage festival honoring the music and spirit of the Beatles. The event began with a simple epiphany: Beatles tribute bands attract big crowds. As a result, the Abbey Road festival was born, with Beatles bands from all over the world playing for more than a quarter million fans. From all across the globe—Japan to Russia, Sweden and Norway, Germany, Holland, Italy, the Czech Republic, from Slovakia to Greece to Scotland, from the Beatles’ homeland, England, and for the first time this year, France and Argentina— bands have flocked for one huge show to celebrate some of the greatest musicians who’ve ever lived. Abbey Road on the River has become the defining event of the Memorial Day weekend in Louisville. Taking place along the Belvedere and in the Galt House Hotel and Suites, the festival simultaneously utilizes more than nine stages, both indoor and outdoor. The Galt House typically provides indoor venues, mostly for smaller concerts, speakers, and film screenings. Outdoor stages are located on the Belvedere, which is used for featured shows.

The tribute bands taking part in the event come in many different forms, and cater to different audiences. Some bands try to recreate The Beatles in their entirety, and look, act, and sound like the famous foursome. Others simply play the band’s music, while still more focus only on recreating the solo music of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and/or George Harrison. Some of the more famous acts playing this year are British invasion sensation Herman’s Hermits, starring Peter Noone, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Leon Russell, three-time Grammy winner Peter Asher, and two-time Grammy winner Laurence Juber. In addition to live music performances, the festival also features Beatles-related speakers, discussion panels, film screenings, fan events (including the ever-popular parade) and the sale of Beatles merchandise. The festival takes place May 23 -27: Thursday 3 pm - midnight, Friday 10 am - midnight, Saturday 9:45 am - midnight, Sunday 11 am - midnight, and Monday noon - 9:15 pm. Tickets start at $24 and are available at the Louisville Visitors Center.

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SPORTS National Bowling Association Annual Championships, May 16 - 26 Fern Valley Strike & Spare, 6220 Shepherdsville Rd, 502-968-2695 Executive Strike & Spare, 911 Phillips Ln, 502-368-1651 The 72nd Annual Championship features many activities, such as the tournament itself, a convention, golf tournament, the Joe Thomas King & Queen Coronation Ball, and more. Singles and doubles events: Executive Strike & Spare; team events: Fern Valley Strike & Spare. 7 am 9 pm. $35 a person per event.

American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Jefferson County High Schools, May 17 - 18 Butler Traditional High School, 2222 Crums Ln, 502-560-6011 Relay For Life is an event where community members unite to celebrate cancer survivors, remember lost loved ones, and fight back against cancer. Funds raised support the American Cancer Society’s mission to help people stay well, help them get well, find cures, and fight back. 7 pm - 7 am. Free.

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Tumbling and Trampoline Region 4 Competition, May 17 - 19 Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln, 502-367-5144 Gymnastics levels 1-10, junior elite and senior elite compete in tumbling, trampoline, synchronized trampoline and double-mini trampoline. This will be the final opportunity for levels 5 through senior elite to qualify for the National Championships. Fri 6-8 pm, Sat 8 am - 8 pm, Sun 8 am - 6 pm. $5 - $9.

Tour de Cure, May 18 Norton Commons, 502-452-6072 A great day of cycling and fun through beautiful Kentucky back roads while participating in the fight against diabetes. Whether a novice, an occasional rider, or expert cyclist, there is a route that matches each ability. 7 am. $200 fundraising minimum. Spectators welcome.

Third Annual Pam Miller Memorial Golf Scramble Benefiting Kosair Charities, May 18 Valley View Golf Course, 3748 Lawrence Banet Rd, Floyd Knobs, IN, 812-923-9280 Kosair Charities is the beneficiary for proceeds from the day’s events, including the golf scramble, fun games, raffle, silent auction, and lunch. Registration begins at 7 am. $65 individual, $260 team.

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USA Volleyball National Championships, May 24 - June 1

Kart Kountry

Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln, 502-367-5144

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

Louisville Zoo

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 ride. There is also an 18-hole miniature golf course as well as a trampoline basketball game, bumper boats, batting cages, & a huge air-conditioned game room offering new & classic arcade games. Open hours vary. Check the website for updated information.

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

Shepherdsville, Ky: Jim Beam Country

National championship games for men’s, women’s, co-ed, and special Olympics teams. 8 am - 8 pm. Free.

POINTS OF INTEREST 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 and view 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. Visit the playgrounds, splash park, African petting zoo, gift shops, indoor & outdoor restaurants & the Conservation Carousel. Open daily year round. Mar - Labor Day 10 am - 5 pm (exit by 6 pm), summer twilight hours June - July 10 am - 7 pm (exit by 8 pm) Adults (12 - 59) $14.95, seniors (60+) & children (3 - 11) $10.50, children 2 & under free.

800-526-2068 www.travelbullitt.org Escape the ordinary at the Gateway to the Bourbon Trail, with Jim Beam Distillery Tours, tastings at AwardWinning wineries, hiking in Bernheim Arboretum and Forest, & shopping at Zappo's Shoe Outlet!

Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts 6th & Main St, 502-562-0100

A performing arts facility featuring programs of local arts organizations, “Kentucky Show!,” and PNC Broadway Across America.

Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest

KY 245, Clermont, KY, 502-955-8512 A 14,000 acre arboretum and forest preserve with a visitor center, picnic areas, hiking trails and lakes.

Horseshoe Southern Indiana

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.

Belle of Louisville

401 W River Rd, 502-574-2992 Cruise aboard the Belle of Louisville or Spirit of Jefferson with public lunch and dinner cruises, live entertainment, and sightseeing.

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401 W Main, 502-584-2121

Spalding University, 851 S 4th St, 502-585-9911

An experience to explore the culture of bourbon in Kentucky, guided through the history of Louisville’s bourbon heritage and the world’s most celebrated bourbon bars. A free passport is available at the Visitors Center (4th and Jefferson Streets in downtown Louisville).

Italianate Renaissance Revival home, built in 1871, was designed by prominent Louisville architect Henry Whitestone.

MUSEUMS

HISTORIC HOMES

Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft

Thomas Edison House

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.

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.

Farmington Historic Plantation

3033 Bardstown Rd, 502-452-9920 The site explores the history of the Speed family, their enslaved population, and the strong friendship developed with Abraham Lincoln. Tour the new Lincoln exhibits, the many outbuildings, and recently restored historic home.

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

Tour the historic house and grounds, on the banks of the Ohio River. Visitor center houses an auditorium, museum exhibits, and museum store.

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.

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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.

Kentucky Derby Museum

704 Central Ave, 502-637-1111 Museum located adjacent to Churchill Downs. Exhibits display Kentucky Derby history.

Howard Steamboat Museum

1101 E Market St, Jeffersonville, IN, 812-283-3728 22-room Victorian mansion was 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.

Historic Locust Grove

561 Blankenbaker Ln, 502-897-9845 1790 National Historic Landmark was the last home of Revolutionary War hero General George Rogers Clark. The visitors’ center houses a museum store & exhibit.

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Thomas Merton Center

Louisville Extreme Park

2001 Newburg Rd, 502-452-8187

531 Franklin St, 502-456-8100

In the W. L. Lyons Brown Library at Bellarmine University, the center contains books, manuscripts & artifacts of the renowned Trappist monk & author Thomas Merton.

Features a 24-foot full-pipe and a wooden vertical ramp for skateboarding, in-line skating, and biking. This is a public skate park. Mon - Sun 6 am - 11 pm.

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.

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.

Seneca Park

3151 Pee Wee Reese Rd, 502-456-8100 Includes four ballfields, two basketball courts, biking road, cross-country trail (3.1 miles), field hockey, horseback riding trails, picnic tables, playground, restrooms, soccer, tennis (10 courts), volleyball, and a walking path (1.2 miles), as well as the Seneca Golf Course (18-hole). Mon - Sun dawn to dusk.

Champions Dog Run

2930 River Rd off Zorn Ave

PARKS

One of eight dog-friendly parks in Louisville, Champions covers over 2.5 acres of a former golf course. Separate areas available for Small Dogs vs. All Dogs. Plenty of room to run off-leash, with drinking water available.

Louisville Waterfront Park

Falls of the Ohio State Park

129 E River Rd, 502-574-3768 Located directly on the river. The 85 acres includes lawn areas, walking/biking paths, playgrounds, the Big Four Pedestrian Bridge (across the Ohio River to Indiana), an amphitheater, and wharf. Mon - Sun 6 am - 11 pm.

201 W Riverside Dr, Clarksville, IN, 812-280-9970 Park features an interpretive center that overlooks fossil beds containing an exhibit gallery and video presentation.

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EVENTS 2nd Annual Old Louisville SpringFest, May 17

1st Street and Orsmby Ave, 502-635-5244 A Parisian-style flea market with local vendors and associations selling unique wares and services. Plenty of food, drink, entertainment, and music for the whole family. Includes a KidsZone on Saturday for children 12 and under. Fri 5 - 10 pm, Sat noon - 1 pm. Free.

Ascension Summer Festival, May 17

4600 Lynnbrook Dr, 502-451-3860 Catholic summer picnic with Saturday dinner, Friday and Saturday food tent, children’s activities, Saturday bingo, $10,000 pot of gold raffle, gambling booth, cake and candy booths. Rain or shine. 6 - 11 pm daily. Free.

Give Kids the World Fundraiser, May 17

Chuck E Cheese, 2030 S Hurstbourne Pkwy, 502-493-0261 Give Kids The World, a non-profit organization, exists to fulfill the wishes of children from around the world with life-threatening illnesses and allow them to experience a memorable, joyful, cost-free visit to the Central Florida attractions. 3 - 9 pm. Admission to Chuck E Cheese starts at $20.

Animal Attraction Show, through May 18

104 E Main St, La Grange, 502-895-3650 Animal Attraction is a juried, multimedia show

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Walk and Roll for Kids, May 18 4th Street Live!, 502-635-6397 A fun family event, featuring a 2-mile walk - or roll through downtown, followed by great music, food, fun, and games. 8:30 am. Free.

Storybook Character Day, May 19 Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 502-589-7711 Imagination comes to life when children of all ages meet some of their favorite storybook characters throughout the Zoo. Characters include Curious George, Maisy, George Brown, Clifford, and Brother and Sister Berenstain Bears. Noon - 4 pm. Free with zoo admission.

The Magic and the Wonder, May 19 The Louisville Palace, 625 S 4th St, 502-583-4555 “The Magic and the Wonder” stars Vegas headliners Jason Bishop, America’s Got Talent’s Quick Change David and Dania, and The Great Kaplan with special guests Patrick and Janice Miller. Proceeds from this magic show will support the kids of Kosair Charities and The Kids Center. 5:25 - 10 pm. Tickets start at $19.50.

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Body Worlds Vital, through May 19 Kentucky Science Center, 727 W Main St, 502-561-6100 Vital presents a special collection of specimens designed to show visitors the essentials for human health and wellness. The Exhibition includes whole-body plastinates, a large arrangement of individual organs, organ and arterial configurations and translucent slices that give a complete picture of how the human body works. Sun - Thurs 9:30 am to 5 pm, Fri - Sat 9:30 am to 9 pm. $15 children, $20 adults.

Awesome Allie: First Kid Astronaut, May 25 - June 29

Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr, Clarksville, IN, 812-288-8281 Yesterday Allie was just a normal kid, but today she’s headed into outer space on a mission across the solar system. The audience is invited to grab their space suits and get ready for an adventure that’s out of this world. Show times at 10 am and 1:15 pm. $16.

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).

Louisville MEGA Cavern

1841 Taylor Ave, 502-855-6342 www.louisvillemegacavern.com

FAMILY ATTRACTIONS

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 cavern was one of the best kept secrets in the US & why it opened to the public in April 2009 for tours. Historic tram tours offered mid-January through October 31. ALSO 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.

Louisville Zoo

Kart Kountry

Mayor’s Hike, Bike, and Paddle, May 27 Waterfront Park and River Road, 502-574-5000

A 3-mile paddling course for canoists. For cyclists, a 15-mile route will journey through Old Louisville, down Southern Parkway and into Iroquois Park. The hiking route, which is wheelchair-accessible, allows walkers to explore eastern sections of Waterfront Park and enjoy scenic views along the newest section of the Riverwalk. Walkers can bring dogs to the hike, but must keep dogs leashed and pick up waste as required by law. 8:30 11 am. Free.

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

I-65 S 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

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Family & Kids allow all ages to ride. There is also an 18-hole miniature golf course as well as a trampoline basketball game, bumper boats, batting cages, & a huge air-conditioned game room offering new & classic arcade games. It's hours of fun for the whole family! Open hours vary. Check the website for updated information.

Kentucky Science Center & IMAX Theatre 727 W Main St, 502-561-6100 www.kentuckyscience.org The Kentucky 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 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.

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

Henry’s Ark 7801 Rose Island Rd, Prospect, 502-228-0746 A petting zoo with both exotic and domestic animals. Free parking and free admission. Donations are appreciated.

Louisville Nature Center 3745 Illinois Ave, 502-458-1328 A native wildflower garden and pond, butterfly gardens, hiking trails, a one-of-a-kind bird blind, wildlife exhibits, Beargrass Creek watershed exhibit, a meeting room, a nature gift shop and library. Mon - Sat 9 am to 4 pm. Free.

Frazier History Museum 829 W Main St, 502-753-5663 History exhibits and galleries of American and international artifact and the British Royal Armouries. Mon - Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm. Members, teachers, and children under four free, children $6, students $7.50, seniors $8.50, military $9.50, general admission $10.50.

Louisville Extreme Park

531 Franklin St, 502-456-8100 Features a 24-foot full-pipe and a wooden vertical ramp for skateboarding, in-line skating, and biking. This is a public skate park. Mon - Sun 6 am - 11 pm.

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.

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Big League, Little Bricks

Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, 800 W Main St, 502 585-5226

Baseball artwork built with LEGO® bricks! This original exhibition at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory features amazing sculptures, portraits, and stadium replicas all built with LEGO® pieces. The exhibition showcases renowned artist Sean Kenney, one of only 13 LEGO® Certified Professionals in the world. Kenney’s pieces in Big Leagues, Little Bricks include hip portraits of baseball superstars, dynamic conceptual sculptures of iconic baseball moments, and a show-stopping replica of historic Wrigley Field. Mon Fri 9 am - 5 pm, Sat 11 am - 5 pm. Adults $11, seniors (60+) $10, kids (6 - 12) $6, kids 5 and under free.

“Mythic Creatures”

Frazier History Museum, 502-753-5663 For thousands of years, humans everywhere — sometimes inspired by living animals or even fossils — have brought mythic creatures to life in stories, songs, and artwork. Today, these creatures — from the powerful dragon to the soaring phoenix — continue to thrill, terrify, entertain, and inspire us. “Mythic Creatures” will take guests on a fantastic journey to discover the origins of dragons, unicorns, mermaids and other folkloric creatures that have fascinated humans for centuries. This exhibition was produced by the American Museum of Natural History. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat, 9 am - 5 pm, Wed 9 am - 8 pm, Sun 10 am - 5 pm. $10.50.

Creasy Mahan Nature Center

12501 Harmony Landing Road, Goshen, 502-228-4362 The Nature Center is a wonderland of exhibits and discoveries for adults and kids! Visitors can take a close-up look at woodland creatures, fossils and rocks, Kentucky fish, a wetland display, a Native American setting, and hawks and owls (stuffed). There's even a "bird blind" where visitors can view the birds, but the birds can't see them. Volunteer Charon Morales will offer nature crafts for youngsters and fun activities for everyone, including a scavenger hunt. Monday and Wednesday, 10 am - 1 pm. Free.

Kentuckiana Heritage Consortium The Kentuckiana Heritage Consortium is a valuable grouping of historic sites and communities, which together tell the story of the development of both sides of the Ohio River. They work tirelessly to preserve the history of the Louisville area and, because they are open to the public, make it available to visitors and residents alike. The oldest restored home in the area is Locust Grove, which dates to 1790 and was the last home of the Revolutionary War general and founder of Louisville, George Rogers Clark. He began a permanent settlement on the south shore of the Ohio River in 1778, and named it for King Louis XVI of France, who had been particularly supportive of the struggling American colonies during the “War of Independence.” Farmington, built by the Speed family in 1816, began as a large plantation and was home to several local and national figures. Abraham Lincoln visited there for a few weeks in 1841, and its visitor’s center highlights his influence on Louisville and American history. Much like other plantations such as Locust

Grove, Farmington, Riverside the FarnsleyMoremen Landing, depended on the Ohio River for shipping their own products out to markets and receiving goods they needed for farm life. The Thomas Edison House, where the celebrated inventor lived for a short time, is also a museum of his inventions. In the western end of Louisville, housed in a building dating from 1852, the Portland Museum uses dioramas to show the history of the area and the building of the first lock that allowed boats to bypass the treacherous falls. Not far away is the 1852 U.S. Marine Hospital – the last of the seven such hospitals built to provide community health care and serve the needs of steamboat crewmen. Regarding steamboats, the Belle of Louisville is completely steam-powered and paddlewheeldriven, just as she was when she was new. Further up the river is the Louisville Water Tower, opening as a museum of the Louisville Water Company’s 160-year history in the fall of 2013. To read the rest of the article visit our website at www.whigl.com.

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Shopping

DOWNTOWN 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

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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 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

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& decorative wrought iron. Ample parking & handicap accessibility. Mon - Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm.

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.

Swanson Reed Contemporary Gallery 638 East Market Street Swanson Reed was one of the first galleries to operate out of the East Market district, and has made a name for itself with challenging exhibits of video, installation, photography, conceptual art, painting, performance, and sculpture. The space often features local and up-and-coming artists.

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.

Cake Flour 909 E Market Street, Suite 100 Cake Flour produces organic, locally-sourced sweets for the discerning crowd. Cakes, cookies, pastries, and more are available daily, with such flavors as lemon cream cheese, Italian caramel buttercream, and double-chocolate ganache. They are available for weddings and specialty cakes, and also offer glutenfree, vegan, no-dairy, no-nut, and allergen-sensitive items.

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as you stroll through top quality booths filled with antique & vintage furniture ure from sophisticated Victorian to warm country ry primitive. The hallways are lined with lighted showcases filled with antique toys, jewelry, ry, 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 afe at Derby City Antique Mall. Handicapped accessible, ample parking, tour groups welcome.

Clay and Cotton 1341 Bardstown Rd, 502-456-5536 International brands that are colorful, designoriented, yet functional, from apparel to area rugs to pottery.

Urban Outfitters 1140 Bardstown Rd, 502-473-4001 Clothing, accessories and apartment items for men and women.

Why Louisville 1583 Bardstown Road, 502-456-5400 Locally designed shirts and accessories, books and magazines, gifts and cards.

The Great Escape

Derby City Antique Mall

2433 Bardstown Rd, 502-456-2216

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 one of Louisville’s most charming antique malls located in the old 1920s Hikes Grade School. Family owned & operated with over 170 dealers. You’ll find many wonderful treasures

The leading place to buy, sell, and trade used, new, collectible, and out-of-print DVDs, CDs, records, comic books, and games.

General Eccentric 1600 Bardstown Road, 502-458-8111 Trendy clothing, accessories and fun gifts.

Open at 9 am

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Shopping Pitaya 955 Baxter Avenue, 502-479-6006 A great mix of the hot trends in young women's clothing and accessories at affordable prices.

Pink Door Boutique 936 Baxter Ave, 502-584-0010 Woman’s modern, new, and vintage Consignment

Acorn 1602 Bardstown Rd, 502-384-5114

scooter brands: Vespa, Piaggio, Genuine, SYM, Keeway, Adly.

EAST END Springhurst Towne Center 10508 Fischer Park Drive, 502 429-6770 Stores including Target, Old Navy, Kohls, a movie theater and restaurants.

Oxmoor Center 7900 Shelbyville Road, 502-426-3000

A diverse boutique featuring vintage clothing for women and men.

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

Fleet Feet Sports

Mall St. Matthews

2239 Taylorsville Rd, 502- 479-8786 Shoes, running, and athletic gear.

Nulu Scooters

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

509 Barret Ave, 502-587-8820

Westport Village

Dealership dedicated exclusively scooters and mopeds, sales, service and accessories.

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

Highland Records 1617a Bardstown Rd, 502-451-8805 Vinyl records and LPs.

Outdoor specialty shopping village.

The Summit 4300 Summit Plaza Drive, 502-425-3441

Electric Ladyland

More than 45 shops including J. Crew, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Banana Republic.

2325 Bardstown Rd, 502-458-4259 A Louisville landmark and the source for everything hippie.

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The Wine Market

Preslar’s Western Shop

1200 Bardstown Rd, 502-451-7446 Small neighborhood wine company featuring value-point European wines.

Highland Motor Sport 1125 Bardstown Rd, 502-451-2150 Louisville's largest selection of top quality

3299 Fern Valley Rd, 502-969-9019 www.preslars.com Preslar’s Western Shop has been dressing people in there western best for over 50 years. We carry major brands like Ariat, Dan Post Durango, Lucchese, Wrangler, Stetson and many more. We have everything from cowboy hats to cowboy boots. 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.

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

GameStop 8800 Dixie Highway, 502-995-9985 New and used video games, and accessories.

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South Fourth District: SoFo

In the freshly-minted tradition of naming a newly-revitalized area of Louisville a variation of its previous, “unhip” name—think “NuLu”—the South Fourth District of shopping and entertainment recently opened to the public, and has rebranded itself the SoFo Retail Shopping District. Located on South Fourth Street between the historic Seelbach and Brown Hotels, they offer unique local shops and boutiques, fine dining, and five star hotels. Right now, the area boasts six “uniquely Louisville” stores, such as The Leading Man, by offering men’s dress shirts, sweaters, jackets, ties, cufflinks, and other accessories, aims to tap into an under-served market by providing male business travelers and visitors with a wide variety of clothing options. Les Filles Louisville is a women’s boutique that specializes in handcrafted artisan jewelry, handbags, and accessories. Art Eatables, a chocolatier and confectioner based out of Louisville, is dedicated to providing hand-made

chocolates and candies with exceptional quality and taste. The Mayor and the City Council have a list of around 60 retailers that they would like to see move to SoFo, all of which are local. They hope that local businesses will set an example of neighborhoods coming together to support each other, creating a locally-driven economy that, in turn, will be attractive enough to draw in big-budget retailers. Nearly 5 million people visit 4th Street Live! each year, but the retailers of SoFo aren’t catering exclusively to out of town guests. They aim to recreate the bustling business center that Fourth Street used to represent for the more than 60,000 Louisvillians working downtown, who prefer to shop where they live and work, as opposed to giving their money to a company that won’t reinvest it in the community. SoFo is new, but they promise great things for Louisvillians and visitors alike.

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lunch with several signature dishes, as well as hot & cold buffets featuring gourmet soups, salads & entrees — and a decadent dessert display.

Quattro

450 S 4th St, 502-618-1904 www.quattrolouisville.com

The Brown Hotel 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 &

Louisville’s Finest Gourmet Lunch Buffet. 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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This 140 plus seat spot allows guests an open view of 4th street while enjoying a few of the rustic dishes Chef Josh Hillyard has created. The menu is focused around locally sourced ingredients which translate into bold & creative Italian dishes inspired by the food he grew up eating. Co-operated by famed Louisville restaurateur Bim Deitrich, the Quattro concept of uniquely fresh flavors and rustic Italian cooking in a beautiful setting and exciting atmosphere is the newest addition to downtown Louisville.

FireFresh BBQ 211 S 5th St, 502-540-1171 www.firefreshbbq.com DOWNTOWN AT FOURTH & BROADWAY (502) 583-1234 • www.brownhotel.com

This fresh & delicious smoked barbecue is fingerlicking good. The menu includes smoked pulled pork,

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chicken & ribs, wings & tenders with a variety of sauces & fresh salads. Offering dine-in, carry-out, delivery & catering. Mon - Fri 11 am - 3 pm.

Doc Crow’s 127 W Main St A southern smokehouse and raw bar, with oysters and an extensive bourbon selection.

Against the Grain Brewery and Smokehouse 401 E Main St, 502-515-0174

Le Gallo Rosso 1325 Bardstown Rd, 502-473-0015 A small, tucked-away Italian restaurant with authentic dishes and generous portions.

Café Mimosa 1543 Bardstown Rd, 502-458-2233 A local favorite featuring a budget-conscious trifecta of Chinese, Vietnamese, and sushi.

EAST END

Gastropub fare and in-house brewing.

SOUTHERN INDIANA

Dejlah Bistro

Adrienne and Co. Bakery Cafe

Middle Eastern and Mediterranean food, served in a calm atmosphere.

4123 Oechsli Ave, 502-895-8882

129 W Court Ave, Jeffersonville, 812-282-2665 Cakes, party trays, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and desserts.

Majid’s

Come Back Inn

415 Spring St, Jeffersonville, 812-285-1777

Elegant dining with many unusual wine options from Greece, Israel, Lebanon and India.

Italian-American pub, with fair prices, amazing food, and a warm, welcoming environment.

The Fishery

New Albanian

3930 Chenoweth Sq, 502-618-2222

3624 Lexington Rd, 502-895-1188 A variety of fresh seafood, with scrod and frog legs specialties.

415 Bank St, New Albany, 812-725-9585 Local micro-brewery with modern American cuisine with a locavore emphasis.

Rocky's Italian Grill 715 W Riverside Drive, Jeffersonville, 812-282-3844 Italian-American food, with a large variety of craft and local beer.

Wick's Pizza 225 State St, New Albany, 812-945-9425 Pizza parlor with budget friendly specials, large variety of beer, and a casual atmosphere.

BARDSTOWN ROAD & HIGHLANDS Cafe at Derby City Antique Mall 3819 Bardstown Rd, 502-458-6111 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.

Jack Fry’s 1007 Bardstown Rd, 502-452-9244 A four-star restaurant that’s garnered multiple Best of Louisville awards. whigl.com | Your Guide to Louisville Since 1951 | May 15 - 28, 2013

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Del Frisco’s 4107 Oechsli Ave, 502-897-7077 A venerable Louisville steakhouse.

SOUTH Annie’s Pizza 2710 Rockford Ln, 502-449-2499 Italian, pizza, and subs.

a pianist entertains on Thurs & Fri evenings. Open Mon - Sun 4 pm - 2 am.

J Gumbo’s Cardinal Towne

1923 S 4th St, 502-637-2800 Generous portions of Cajun and Creole food. Spirit Night/Bike Night on Thurs at 9 pm, and Retro Rewind 70s and 80s Disco Party on Sat, hosted by Music Central TV.

Stevie Ray’s

230 E Main St, 502-582-9945

Ralph’s

4112 Cane Run Rd, 447-0908 Offers a full bar and their house-made “Charlie burger.”

Vietnam Kitchen

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

Voodoo martinis and live blues music.

Garage Bar

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

Tengo Sed Cantina 432B S 4th St

Dancing, drinks, and food with a Mexican flair.

DT’s Bar and Grill

4652 Dixie Hwy, 502-448-8288 Gastropub serving fresh ingredients in their specialty drinks.

Wing Station 2119 Crums Ln, 502-618-0288 Wings in every flavor.

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Patrick O'Shea's

123 W Main Street, 502-708-2488 The most recent addition to the O'Shea's Family of Pubs. Lunch specials, variety of craft and imported beers as well as a full range of spirits.

BARDSTOWN ROAD & HIGHLANDS River City Drafthouse

1574 1/2 Bardstown Rd

DOWNTOWN

Drafts available in three sizes: sample, half pint, and pint.

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 &

O'Shea's Irish Pub

956 Baxter Avenue, 502-589-7373 Full range of spirits, as well as a wide variety of craft and imported beers.

Molly Malone's Pub

933 Baxter Avenue, 502-473-1222 Traditional Irish pub fare and Irish libations.

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

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

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Old Louisville SpringFest Old Louisville marks it's own observance of the arrival of spring with the Old Louisville SpringFest, a market and street fair. The event celebrates Old Louisville’s self-professed love of history, culture, diversity, food, style, family, and philanthropy. Both Friday and Saturday will include local art and craft vendors, food and drink, live music, and the Kosair KidsZone. Whether festival-goers are there specifically to catch the bands or just enjoying their music while perusing other areas, live music makes up a big part of SpringFest. Starting at 6 pm, the Friday night lineup of bands includes the Whiskey Bent Valley Boys (bluegrass), followed by The Kentucky Hellbenders (classic country, early rock), Alex Wright & The Maven Down (roots rock, indie), and The Tunesmiths (rock ‘n soul). Saturday night will feature music from Flamenco Louisville Flamenco (dance, music and song), Beyond Doubt (classic rock - one of the top teen bands in the country), Thirty Spokes (southern rock, roots & jam), Dog House Kitchen (bijou blues), “Reva Deveraux” (Diana Ross impersonator), and DJ Matt Anthony (soul, doo wop, R&B, dance, hip hop, indie, classics). For those looking for a unique bargain, a “Parisian Flea Market” theme runs heavily through the SpringFest. Several local vendors

and associations will be on hand to sell their original wares and services—art, hard-tofind antiques, architectural remnants, and fortune-telling are just a few of the things that promise to be on hand. Additionally, traditional street fair food treats, a beer/wine/bourbon tent, and gourmet food trucks will be there to provide for any type of culinary craving. Furthermore, the SpringFest has a philanthropic purpose in addition to its fun atmosphere. The Kosair KidsZone is set up to help raise funds for children in need, so that by allowing the children of festival participants to learn, play, and sing, they’re also helping others. The KidsZone will feature two bouncy houses, a slide, four carnival games, two activity tents, and guided, hands-on activities. Admission is free, but limited to children twelve and under. Donations will go towards Kosair Kids charities. Rain or shine, the Old Louisville SpringFest is free and open to the general public. It will take place across the 1200-1300 blocks of 1st Street and one block in each direction on Ormsby, Friday May 17 from 5-10 pm and Saturday, May 18, from noon to 10 pm. Don’t miss the opportunity to soak up all the freshness of spring that Old Louisville has to offer.

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The Back Door

1250 Bardstown Rd Strong drinks, cheap prices.

Flannigan's Ale House

934 Baxter Avenue, (502) 585-3700 Wide variety of imported beers, craft beers as well as a full range of spirits.

ST. MATTHEWS & EAST END Bistro 42

6021 Timber Ridge Dr, Prospect, 502632-2552 Italian bistro with nightly live music and karaoke. Live filming of Music Central TV Wed night, starting at 8 pm.

Gerstle’s Place

3801 Frankfort Ave, 502-742-8616 Live music, cheap drinks, casual atmosphere. Every Tuesday is Bike Night hosted by Music Central TV. Starts at 4 pm.

Molly Malone's Irish Pub

3900 Shelbyville Road, 502-882-2222 Traditional Irish pub, with Irish fare and American cuisine.

60 West Bistro and Martini Bar

3939 Shelbyville Rd, 502-719-9717 60+ martini list.

ACCOMMODATIONS VIP Rental Home

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

Galt House

Bluegrass Brewing Company

140 North 4th Street, 502-589-5200

Local Brewpub, serving American Pale Ale, Dark Star Porter, Nut Brown Ale, Bluegrass Gold, Altbier, Luna de Miel Raspberry Meade and seasonal beers.

Marriott

3929 Shelbyville Road, 502-899-7070

Tin Roof

3921 Shelbyville Road, 502-895-1914

State-of-the-art rooftop fitness center, in-room safes, business center, six restaurants and lounges.

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.

Drink specials and live entertainment.

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