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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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The Dixie Swim Club is a touching comedy about five Southern women, whose friendships began many years ago on their college swim team, who set aside a long weekend every summer to recharge their relationships. Free from husbands, kids and jobs, they meet at the same beach cottage in North Carolina to catch up, laugh, and meddle in each other's lives. The Dixie Swim Club focuses on four of those weekends and spans a period of thirty-three years. As their lives unfold and the years pass, these women increasingly rely on one another, through advice and raucous repartee, to get through the challenges that life flings at them. And when fate throws a wrench into one of their lives, these friends, proving the enduring power of "teamwork," rally around their own with the strength and love that takes this comedy in a poignant and surprising direction. The Dixie Swim Club is the story of these five unforgettable women and a hilarious comedy about friendships that last forever. A new “Steel Magnolias”! The Dixie Swim Club is under the direction of Bekki Jo Schneider. The all female cast will include Tina Jo Wallace, Janet Essenpreis, Michelle Johnson, Rita Thomas and Jill Kelly. The Dixie Swim Club was written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope, and Jamie Wooten, three of the most widely-produced comedic playwrights in America.
ART EXHIBITS 21c Museum
Speed Art Museum
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"Alter Ego: A Decade Of Work" by Anthony Goicolea, through July 15. Open 24 Hours.
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Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft
"City Streets", through May 20. "City Streets" explores the rise of “street” and “social landscape” photography during the post-war era in America. 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.
Paul Paletti Gallery 713 E. Market St., 502.589.9254 Shelby Lee Adams, through May 31. Mon.Fri. 9 am - 5 pm.
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Figured Out: Explorations of the Human Form, through May 19
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Kaviar Forge & Gallery, 1718 Frankfort Ave., 502-561-0377. Kaviar Gallery has begun a biennial exhibition of nudes and will feature the second nude exhibition celebrating spring since the inaugural show in 2010. Free.
Dixie Swim Club, through July 1
The Declaration of Independence: The Stone Copy and the Kent Bicentennial Portfolio, through July 15 Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., 502-634-2700. Beginning Memorial Day weekend, visitors to the Speed Art Museum will have the opportunity to see a rare 1823 engraved facsimile of the Declaration of Independence. $10 museum admission fee.
Ballparks: From Classic Cathedrals to Concrete Donuts, through Aug. 12 Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, 800 W. Main St., 502-585-5226. 9 am - 5 pm Mon - Sat; 12 pm - 5 pm Sun.
Inside|Out, through September 23 Speed Art Museum. 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.
Souvenirs of Europe: An Early Kentucky Artist Collects, through Fall
812.288.8281 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, Ind www.derbydinner.com Derby Dinner Playhouse. A touching comedy about 5 southern women whose friendships began on their college swim team and span a lifetime. Watch as their lives hilariously unfold as the years pass and they weather the challenges that life flings at them... together. $40.
This Is Not a Pipe Dream, May 18 – June 3 The Alley Theater takes a special field trip this month as The Alley Theater for Young Audience program partners with the Speed Art Museum to present This is Not a Pipe Dream, a fantastical all-ages show exploring the life and work of French painter Rene Magritte. Performed at the Speed Art Museum, show times vary. Adults $15, children 12 & under $10. Museum admission included with ticket price.
COMEDY Horseshoe Southern Indiana presents Kathy Griffin, May 19 11999 Casino Center Drive, Elizabeth, Ind., 812 738-2138. Kathy Griffin is an American actress, stand-up comedienne, television personality, New York Times best-selling author and an LGBT rights advocate. $45+ 7:30 pm.
Speed Art Museum. 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.
"Urban Bourbon," through Dec. 31 704 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. Kentucky Derby Museum, Mon.-Sat. 8 am - 5 pm, Sun 11 am - 5 pm. Free with adm.
Bottoms Up! J.C. Barnett Whiskey Jug Exhibit, through Jan. 1 Oldham County History Center, 106 N. Second Ave, LaGrange. The crocks
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Concert Calendar NICKELBACK MAY 26 ♦ Roger Waters, June 10, 8 pm, KFC Yum! Center ♦ Hunter Hayes, June 15, Fourth Street Live ♦ Dar Williams, June 22, Headliners, 9 pm, ♦ Montgomery Gentry, June 22, Fourth Street Live ♦ Nada Surf, June 24, Headliners, 8 pm ♦ Dustin Lynch, June 29, Fourth Street Live, with The Farm
May ♦ Lady Antebellum May 16, KFC Yum! Center, 8:30pm ♦ Whiskey Of The Damned, May 17, Uncle Slaytons, 8:30 pm, $8 ♦ Will Hoge, May 17, Headliners, 9 pm, $10 / $12 ♦ Greg Laswell, May 18, Headliners, with Elizabeth Ziman 9 pm. $12 / $15 ♦ Kopecky Family Band, May 18, Uncle Slayton's, 9pm, $8 - $10 ♦ Katie Herzig, May 19, Headliners, 9 pm ♦ ForestFest, May 19, 11311 Mitchell Hill Road, Fairdale, 11 am - 7 pm ♦ Dark Dark Dark May 20, Uncle Slaytons, w/bro. Stephen, 8:30 pm ♦ Animal Liberation Orchestra and Infamous Stringdusters, May 23, 8 pm, Headliners ♦ Dry The River, May 23, Uncle Slaytons, 8:30 pm ♦ Abbey Road on the River, May 24-May 28, The Belvedere
♦ Friday Night Summer Band Concerts, May 25, Hurley D. Conrad Memorial Bandstand in Corydon, IN Friday's Memorial Day to Labor Day, 7:30 p.m. ♦ Nickelback, Bush, Seether & My Darkest Days, May 26, 6 pm, KFC Yum! Center ♦ Michael Franti & Spearhead, May 26, Headliners, 8 pm, $25 ♦ Jefferson Starship, May 26, Main lawn at Waterfront Park 9 pm ♦ Kentucky Reggae Festival, May 26-May 28, Water Tower, 6 pm ♦ Alejandro Escovedo, May 27, Headliners, $15 ♦ The Moth Storyslam, May 29, Headliners, 8 pm, $8
June ♦ Red Hot Chili Peppers, June 7, 7:30 pm, KFC Yum! Center ♦ Kix Brooks, June 8, Fourth Street Live ♦ The Shins, June 9, 8 pm, Iroquois Ampitheater
July ♦ Erika Martin & Kickstart, July 6 , Fourth Street Live, with Rachel Timberlake ♦ Forecastle, July 13July 15, Waterfront Park, My Morning Jacket, Wilco, Bassnectar, Andrew Bird and others. ♦ Easton Corbin, July 13, Fourth Street Live ♦ The Louisville Blues-nBarbecue Festival, July 13-July 15, Louisville Water Tower ♦ David Nail, July 20 , Fourth Street Live
August ♦ Hank Williams Jr., Aug. 16, with George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Freedom Hall ♦ 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
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Greg Laswell, May 18 Headliners, 1386 Lexington Rd., 502-584-8088. Greg Laswell with Elizabeth Ziman (of Elizabeth & The Catapult), 9 pm. $12 / $15.
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502.561.6100. www.LouisvilleScience.org. “Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West,” “Tornado Alley,” and "To The Artic." Louisville Science Center, 727 W. Main St., call for showtimes. IMAX only $7.
Headliners, 1386 Lexington Rd., 502-584-8088, 9 pm, $12
Dark Dark Dark w/ Bro. Stephen, May 20 Uncle Slaytons, 1017 E. Broadway, 502-657-9555. Chamber-Folk, Indie, Experimental, 8:30 pm. $8/$10.
Animal Liberation Orchestra and Infamous Stringdusters, May 23 Headliners, 1386 Lexington Rd., 502-584-8088. Animal Liberation Orchestra and Infamous Stringdusters, 8:00 pm, $15.
Dry The River, May 23 Uncle Slaytons 1017 E. Broadway, 502-657-9555. Stealth Rock, 8:30 pm.
Friday Night Summer Band Concerts, May 25 310 N. Elm St., Corydon Ind., 812 738-2138. 2012 Friday Night Summer Band Concerts on the Hurley D. Conrad Memorial Bandstand in Historic downtown Corydon. Every Friday evening from Memorial Day to Labor Day. 7:30 pm.
Nickelback, May 26 KentuckyShow! A breathtaking multimedia adventure across time & place featuring the people, sights & sounds of this fascinating state. Narrated by Ashley Judd. Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St., Tues.-Sat. on the hour 11 am - 4 pm, Sun. on the hour 1-4 pm. $7. Info: 502.562.7800.
CONCERTS Whiskey Of The Damned, May 17 Uncle Slaytons, 1017 E. Broadway, 502-657-9555. Celtic Rock, Punk. 8:30 pm, $8
Will Hoge, May 17 Headliners, 1386 Lexington Rd., 502.584.8088. 9 pm, $10 / $12.
Kopecky Family Band, May 18 Uncle Slaytons 1017 E. Broadway, 502-657-9555. Indie, Classical, Rock, 9 pm, $8/$10.
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Jefferson Starship to play Abbey Road On The River, May 26 Main Lawn at Waterfront Park, Jefferson Starship, the band that descended from Jefferson Airplane and was created by Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and Jefferson Airplane founder Paul Kantner, will headline the 5-day Abbey Road on the River event with their 2000th performance. $20 9 p.m.
Kentucky Reggae Festival, May 26 - May 28 Water Tower at River Road & Zorn Avenue. The flavor of the islands is captured and brought right to Louisville through reggae music, ethnic foods, and the caribbean market. Parking is free. $6 before 6 pm or $9 after 6 pm (kids 10 and under free)
Michael Franti & Spearhead, May 26 Headliners, 1386 Lexington Rd., 502.584.8088, 8 pm, $25.
Alejandro Escovedo, May 27 Headliners, 1386 Lexington Rd., 502.584.8088, $15, theater.
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BloomFest, May 19 Bernheim Forest, Hwy 245, Clermont, KY. BloomFest features the popular Woodland Faeries Parade and the Woodland Faerie Village, where children of all ages delight in creating unique Faerie Dwellings out of all natural materials; nature discovery stations, live music with Appalatin, Blue Mafia and the Steel Leopards; great food and much more. 10 am - 4 pm, free adm., $5 parking.
ForestFest, May 19 11311 Mitchell Hill Road, Fairdale, Ky. Come out for a great day filled with Bluegrass Music from national, regional and local bands, exquisite wood crafts and fun activities for the entire family. $5 for Parking. 11 am - 7 pm.
Portland Wine Tasting and Art Glass Festival, May 19 Portland Museum, 2308 Portland Avenue, 502-776-7678. $10-$35, 1 pm - 6 pm.
Kentucky Thoroughbreds Horses & Horse Power 8th Annual Car Show, May 19
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F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop, May 25 Frankfort Avenue. Explore this unique district of shops, boutiques, studios and galleries, featuring handcrafted furniture and gifts, regional art, fine antiques, apparel. Free 6 pm - 10 pm.
Kentucky Flea Market, May 25 - May 28 Kentucky Expo Center, West Wing, 502-456-2244. More than 700 booths of jewelry, crafts, candles, overstock, grocery items, antiques, collectibles, furniture and more.
Midwest Morris Ale, May 26 Waterfront Park, 129 E. River Rd, 502-574-3768. Morris dancing is a tradition of folk dancing with its origins in the Cotswold region of England. Teams located in the Midwest and Moutain States gather together every Memorial Day weekend to dance together and renew friendships.
Waterfront Park, 129 E. River Rd., 502-574-3768. Car show open to all special interest vehicles and motorcycles. $20 per vehicle 8 am - 4:30 pm.
Abbey Road on the River, May 24 - May 28
The Belvedere, 5th & Main www.abbeyroadontheriver.com Memorial Day weekend will find mop-tops on the Belvedere & Galt House Hotel. The world's largest Beatles-inspired music festival, Abbey Road on the River will be held for its 11th year bringing together more than 65 bands and thousands of fans from around the world. Hours: Thurs 11:30 am midnight, Fri & Sat 10 am - midnight, Sun 11 am midnight, Mon 11:30 am - 9pm.
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Harrison County Fairgrounds, 812-738-2138. This 5th annual festival features regional wineries & breweries, artists, and musicians. Held at the Harrison County Fairgrounds rain or shine. $15 at the door, advance tickets $10 1-7 p.m.
Kentucky Reggae Festival, May 26 - 28 Water Tower at River Road & Zorn Avenue. The flavor of the islands is captured and brought right to Louisville through reggae music, ethnic foods, and the caribbean market. Parking is free. $6 before 6 p.m. or $9 after 6 p.m. (kids 10 and under free).
Mayor's Hike, Bike & Paddle, May 28 Various locations. Grab your bike, walking shoes, or kayak and join in the Mayor's Healthy movement. Free 8 am - 1 pm.
Dinosaurs!, through July 31 www.louisvillezoo.org Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 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.
Dixie Swim Club, through July 1 812.288.8281 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, Ind www.derbydinner.com
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vs Indianapolis Indians, May 26 - May 27 vs Syracuse Chiefs, May 28 - May 31 Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Main Street, 502.212.BATS. $7-$11.
POINTS OF INTEREST Shepherdsville, Ky: Jim Beam Country 800-526-2068 www.jimbeamcountry.com Escape the ordinary at the Gateway to the Bourbon Trail, with Jim Beam Distillery Tours, tastings at Award-Winning wineries, hiking in Bernheim Arboretum and Forest, & shopping at Zappo's Shoe Outlet!
Horseshoe Southern Indiana
Derby Dinner Playhouse. A touching comedy about 5 southern women whose friendships began on their college swim team and span a lifetime. Watch as their lives hilariously unfold as the years pass and they weather the challenges that life flings at them... together. $40.
SPORTS
11999 Ave. of the Emperors, Elizabeth, Ind., 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.
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Jim Patterson Stadium, Central Ave. & 3rd St., Tues 6 pm, Wed noon, Fri 6 pm, Sat & Sun 1 pm. Free. Info: 502.852.5151.
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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. $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, Ind. 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 Clark-Floyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau Visitors Center. Take I-65 exit 0 or the Second Street Bridge from downtown Louisville and follow the signs.
Kentucky Center 6th & Main Sts., 502.562.0100 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.
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.
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 to University of Louisville basketball, this venue is also ideal for concerts, meetings, family shows, ice shows & sporting events.
HISTORIC HOMES 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.
Conrad-Caldwell House Museum 1402 St. James Ct., 502.636.5023 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.
Farmington Historic Home 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
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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.
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561 Blankenbaker Ln., 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. 502.897.9845
Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing 7410 Moorman Rd., 502.935.6809 A pre-Civil War brick farmhouse on the Ohio River, decorated with furnishings from 1830 to 1880. A 3,000 sq. ft. visitors’ center houses exhibits & information about the house & former residents. Open Tues - Sat 10 am - 4:30 pm & Sun 1 - 4:30 pm, last tour 3:30 pm. Adm. $6, seniors $5, children 6-12 $3, 5 & under free.
Whitehall House & Gardens 3110 Lexington Rd., 502.897.2944 A 1855 farmhouse extensively renovated in 1909, the mansion exemplifies the stately beauty of early 20th century architecture with French & American antiques. The grounds feature formal Florentine gardens, a woodland fern garden & Victorian stumpery. Open Mon - Fri 10 am - 2 pm. The main floor is handicap accessible. Adm. $5, seniors (60+) $4, students $3, under 5 free.
Scribner House 106 E. Main St., New Albany, Ind., 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.
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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 hand-made 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. Open Mon - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat 11 am - 5 pm.
The Filson Historical Society
1310 S. 3rd St., 502.635.5083 The Ferguson Mansion, built in 1905, is a fine example of Beaux-Arts architecture & one of the most expensive homes in Louisville at the time. It now houses the Filson Historical Society collection of antebellum portraiture & other displays. Their mission is to collect, preserve & tell the significant stories of Kentucky & Ohio Valley history & culture. Free self-guided tour. Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm, Sat 9 am - noon. Free.
Portland Museum
2308 Portland Ave., 502.776.7678 The museum brings to life the history of the lower end of the Falls with a terrain model of the Falls of the Ohio, dioramas, and life-like mannequins. Tues - Fri 10 am - 4:30 pm.
DOWNTOWN LOUISVILLE at 715 W. MAIN STREET
729-31 E. Washington St., 502.585.5247 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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Howard Steamboat Museum 1101 E. Market St., Jeffersonville, Ind., 812.283.3728 This stately 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. Tues - Sat 10 am - 4 pm, Sun 1 - 4 pm. $6, seniors $5, students 6 - college $3.50, 5 & under free.
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.
S.A.R. Historical Museum 1000 S. 4th St., 502.589.1776 The National Headquarters of the Sons of the American Revolution Historical Museum features displays from the history of the U.S. as it emerged as a new nation (1763-1815) to the Revolutionary War & Early American decorative arts. Mon - Fri 9:30 am - 4:30 pm. Free.
Thomas Merton Center 2001 Newburg Rd., 502.452.8187 In the W. L. Lyons Brown Library at Bellarmine University, the center contains books, manuscripts & artifacts of the renowned Trappist monk & author Thomas Merton (1915-1968). Mon - Fri 8 am - noon & 1-5 pm. Tours by appt.
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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.
Presbyterian Center 100 Witherspoon Dr., 502.569.5000 Home to the Presbyterian Church (USA) offices, the center features a 97-ft.-high atrium connecting turn-ofthe-century buildings that once housed the Belknap Hardware & Manufacturing Co. & a chapel facing the Ohio River. Guided tours Mon - Fri.
Old Louisville Tours 1217 S. 4th St., 502.637.2922 Old Louisville offers examples of Victorian Gothic, Richardsonian Romanesque, Italianate, Beaux Arts & more. Leaded & stained-glass windows, turrets, gargoyles & wrought iron fences contribute to the elaborate detailing along Old Louisville’s tree-lined streets. 2 hour Grand Walking Tour, Tues - Sat 11 am & 3 pm. $15. Reservations required.
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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, handpainted tableware, bakeware & more. Tours Mon - Fri 10:30 am & 1:30 pm, adults & children $7. Paint Your Own Pottery Mon - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, last seating 3:30 pm.
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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.
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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. Tours, museum, gift shop. Mon - Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun noon - 5.
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American Printing House for the Blind
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Carriage tours in the downtown hotel area follow interesting routes past historical sites, restaurants, theatres & the riverfront.
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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.
4th St. & Main/Market Sts., 502.585.1234 Trolleys travel on 4th St. between the Galt House Hotel & Theatre Square & a circular route on Main & Market Sts. from 10th St. to Wenzel. 4th St. Trolley Mon - Fri 7:10 am - 10:15 pm, Sat 9:30 am - 10 pm; Main/Market St Trolley Mon - Fri 6:45 am - 8 pm, Sat 10 am - 6 pm. 50¢ Sun noon - 5.
Nulu - The East Market Street District Just east of the new KFC Yum! Center is a New Louisville. Nulu as the East Market Street District has come to be called has 19 restaurants, 10 art galleries, a dozen retailers, apartments, lofts and churches. There’s even a store devoted exclusively to beer. Adding to the creative atmosphere of the neighborhood are the offices of a number of advertising, media, and web design agencies. Nulu is open, inviting, and easy to walk, but you could also rent a bike, ride in a horse-drawn carriage, or take the First Friday Trolley Hop. However you choose to navigate Nulu, you’ll find live entertainment, foodie delights, and antique stores galore. Nulu is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Louisville, but one of the newest districts to invest in green technology and sustainable use of existing infrastructure. The “Buy Local” movement includes many of the restaurants, which offer locally produced, seasonal menus. Commemorate your trip by taking a picture at the photo booth company and top off the evening at a bistro, bourbon bar, tavern, or cabaret – Nulu has them all.
Butchertown Art Fair The 2012 Butchertown Art Fair is Saturday June 2nd from 10 am - 7 pm with a beer garden all day until 9pm. The Art Fair is partnering with EDGE Outreach charity for a shoe drive (any condition). Features: art, beer/wine, food trucks, bike valet, music, SPOT mobile pet adoption unit , more!!! Located one block from NuLu on East Washington street at Shelby. whigl.com | Your Guide to Louisville Since 1951 | May 16 - May 29, 2012
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Find Southern Charm & Hospitality in Bullitt County Bullitt County is situated on a major artery connecting northern states to southern borders. Visitors are encouraged to slow their pace and venture off the interstate to experience the country charm found only 20 minutes south of downtown Louisville. The history and culture of Bullitt County is fascinating and alive in its knobs and bluegrass. In this part of the country, bourbon and Jim Beam are synonymous. A trip to the bluegrass just wouldn't be complete without a sampling of this tradition. Jim Beam's American Outpost features a limestone water fountain, sour mash fermentation demonstrations and a scale-model rack house — all integral components of the bourbon-making process. The outpost is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more information call 502.543.9877. Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, also located in Clermont, offers breathtaking scenery, natural sciences, horticulture and local history in the great outdoors. Within Bernheim's 14,000 acres are a nationally-recognized arboretum, beautiful gardens, tranquil lakes, a nature center, large expanses of scenic natural area, over 35 miles of hiking trails and a 12,000-acre research forest. Gates are open daily, from 7 a.m. until sunset. The Visitor Center, Art Gallery and Nature Shop are open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Admission is free on weekdays, $5 per vehicle weekends and holidays. For more information call 502.955.8512. Visit Zappo's Shoes and More Outlet off I-65 exit 116, east on KY 480, just south of Louisville in Shepherdsville. As a large outlet, the Zappos store attracts customers from miles away by offering the same brands and designers as the website, but at prices up to 75% off . The Zappo's Shoes and More Outlet is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 5 p.m. For more information call 502.921.4949. Hawks View Gallery and Cafe, Louisville's first interactive artglass blowing gallery, has become one of the area's most exciting attractions. The gallery displays a large variety of functional and decorative glass. Free tours and a viewing area to watch glass blowers at work provide appreciation for this traditional and beautiful art form. Hawks View Gallery and Cafe is located at 170 Carter Avenue near Shepherdsville, just off I-65 exit 121. Gallery hours are Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 502.955.1010. Paroquet Springs Conference Centre in Shepherdsville has all the elements to make any event memorable with up to 12,000 square feet of exhibition space, flexible facilities for groups up to 1,500, complete audio-visual capabilities, a banquet room and professional service staff . It is a perfect location for conferences, meetings, trade shows and social functions. On-site event specialists assist in coordinating every detail, ensuring a successful event. Bullitt County is home to four fine Kentucky wineries, Brooks Hill Winery, Forest Edge Winery, MillaNova Winery and Wight-Meyer Vineyard and Winery. Sample some of the best wines Kentucky has to offer amidst the natural beauty of rural Kentucky. Brooks Hill Winery, 2746 Brooks Hill Road, is open Monday through Friday from 1 to 7 p.m. and Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 502.957.7810 for more information. Forest Edge Winery, located at 1910 Clermont Road, is open Monday through Saturday 1 a.m. to 7 p.m. Call 502.531.9610 for information. Milla- Nova Winery, 744 Gentry Lane in Mt. Washington, is open Monday through Thursday from noon to 7 p.m. and Friday and Saturday noon until 9 p.m. For more information call 502.664.8304. Wight-Meyer Vineyard and Winery, 340 Meyer Drive, is open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Call 502.921.0267 for more information. Heritage Hill Golf Club, 1050 Valley View Drive, is Shepherdsville's premier 18-hole championship golf club. It features 7,112 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par 72. The course, designed by Douglas Beach, opened in 2007. For more information or to set up a tee time call 502.531.0606. Bullitt County offers over 1,000 comfortable guest rooms within minutes of area attractions and easy access off I-65 exits 105, 112, 117 and 121. A variety of dining and entertainment options abound. For more information about Shepherdsville and Bullitt County attractions call the Shepherdsville/Bullitt County Tourist and Convention Commission at 502.543.8687 or 800.526.2068 or visit www.travelbullitt.org.
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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 senses, inspire imagination, and tickle curious minds. Hands-on everyday science experiences come to life in six different activity zones including the Sensory Forest, Testing Area, Big Build and Small Build, Science Depot, and the Shapes & Stuff Store. In each zone, innovative elements will be introduced that encourage children 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.
Science in Play Activity Zones: Sensory Course In the Sensory Course, visitors will experience a full-body, multi-sensory introduction to Science In Play that channels the ways children explore and understand the world. The Sensory Course engages children to use their senses, bodies, and minds to explore new experiences with movement, touch, texture, sight and sound. Components of this zone include a noodle forest, shadow wall and Optimusic station.
Testing Testing provides visitors first-hand experience with a series of activities related to building, designing and testing. The urge to build emerges early and adults are often eager to engage their children with building activities. The Testing zone will include activities to build your own roller coasters, a magnet wall, and Airways, a fascinating structure made of a maze of transparent tubes that carry colorful scarves and balls on a 135 foot circuitous route.
Big Build Big Build encourages large-scale, open-ended free play focused on construction, design and engineering. Children are able to unleash their creativity using Imagination Playground blocks—a set of more than 100 large foam pieces, foam noodles, and balls that provide an ever-changeable kit of construction parts. The variety and scale of Big Build ensures that children and their caregivers have plenty of opportunity to work together and practice a wide range of skills through experimentation and collaboration.
Small Build The Small Build zone provides building experience on a more intimate scale to complement the activities in Big Build. Small Build activities encourage fine motor skills, problem-solving and creativity by inviting visitors to build using planks, small and large architectural blocks, and gears. Building encourages developing language skills, giving directions, negotiating ideas, and describing structures and geometric shapes.
Science Depot The Science Depot is a friendly, kid-sized workshop where children and adults can initiate science experiments and projects alone, together, or with the aid of Science Center staff. The Science Depot provides changing materials and science tools for ongoing, enriched science discovery. Throughout the run of the exhibit, the Science Center will introduce monthly science themes in the Science Depot to encourage inquiry into different topics. Monthly themes include nature, big & small, transportation, all about me, physics & motion, animals, architecture, and machines. Additional weeks within each month will be devoted to detailed exploration of that month’s theme.
Shapes and Stuff Store The Shapes and Stuff Store is a completely unique shopping experience, where children can browse and buy shapes, pattern recipes, and more to create an eccentric shopping cart of colors, shapes, and sizes. The area encourages math literacy skills, counting, geometry, volume experiments, color identification and comparison shopping in both a visual and verbal manner. whigl.com | Your Guide to Louisville Since 1951 | May 16 - May 29, 2012
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ATTRACTIONS Belle of Louisville The Wharf, 4th St. & River Rd., 502.574.2992
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.
Louisville Stoneware
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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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 a.m. & 1:30 p.m., 8 or more by reservation only. Adults & children $7. Paint Your Own Pottery at Studio One open Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., last seating 3:30 p.m. Showroom open Mon.Fri. 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.- 5 p.m.
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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 p.m. & Sun. 2 - 4 p.m. Sunday cruises feature a live bluegrass band June-Oct. Thurs. Sunset Dinner Cruises. 7-9 p.m. 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.
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Kart Kountry Family Entertainment Center
There is something for everyone with a variety of exciting activities at Kart Kountry, making it the perfect place for a day of family fun! Located just south of Louisville in Shepherdsville, Kart Kountry is a family entertainment center featuring the largest and longest go-kart track in the world. At over 1.5 miles long, there are five sizes and speeds of go-karts, so that all ages can ride. Additionally, there is a Kiddie Track for all the little racers. For the smallest kart on the big track, a child only needs to be four feet tall and seven years old. Smaller children can ride with an adult in a double-seater. For the biggest and fastest kart, the Thunderbolt, the driver must be at least sixteen years old and have a valid driver's license. Check out our all new 18-hole miniature golf course. Kentuckiana has not seen a miniature golf course like this...The erupting Volcano is amazing! Plus, there are waterfalls, bridges, rushing streams and of course, water hazards and sands traps. After all that outdoor fun, head into the air conditioned game room for some exhilarating arcade action. Kart Kountry has some of the newest and hottest games out, including Fruit Ninja, Haunted Manor, Connect Four, Monkey Ball! Plus, and the most popular driving and action games. However, no arcade would be complete without air hockey, basketball games, pinball games, and the classics. Kart Kountry has them all, including Ms. Pacman, Donkey Kong, Defender and many more. The redemption game center, complete with all the coolest redemption games, is a fun place to win prize points. Play games, win prizes! Great for those hot summer days‌ Bump-N-Blast Bumper Boats! For a wet and wild ride full of crashing and splashing, make a trip over to the Kart Kountry bumper boat pool. You can bump away, all the while drenching your opponent with an attached squirt gun. Or, ram into the targets for a "blast" from the water cannons. Want more excitement? Try out JumpShot, a trampoline basketball game. Wannabe major leaguers can practice their swing at Kart Kountry's batting cages, which offer a speed for most skill levels, ranging from 35 to 65 miles per hour. There are ten cages, which can accommodate baseball and softball players. Kart Kountry is conveniently located just 15 minutes south of the Louisville International Airport in Shepherdsville. Take I-65 South to exit 117, then west on Highway 44. Kart Kountry is open daily, weather permitting. Call 502.543.9588 or visit www.gokartkountry.com for more information. whigl.com | Your Guide to Louisville Since 1951 | May 16 - May 29, 2012
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Family & Kids 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 multimedia 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 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.5 p.m. $13, seniors $12, students $11, children 5-12 $5, under 5 free. (Select tours available at additional cost.) Cafe & Gift Shop.
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 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed Mon. & major holidays. $9, seniors $8, students $5, children 6-12 $4, 5 & under free.
Dinosaurs!, through July 31 www.louisvillezoo.org Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 502-459-2181. Eleven all new never-seen-inLouisville-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.
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory
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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 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 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Closed New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving & Christmas. Admission $11 adults, $10 seniors, $6 kids, free for five & under.
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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 adm. $13, children 2-12 $11; IMAX only adm. $7; Combination tickets $18, children 2-12 $16. Sun.Thurs. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 9:30 a.m.- 9 p.m. Last admission is one hour before closing. Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 24 & 25.
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815 W. Market St., 502.992.3270 www.louisvilleglassworks.com 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 a.m.-5 p.m., guided tours Sat. or by appt.
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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.
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-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 a.m.-4 p.m. (exit by 5 p.m.) Mar.-Labor Day 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (exit by 6 p.m.) Adults (12-59) $13.95, seniors (60+) & children (3-11) $10.50, children 2 & under free.
Louisville Extreme Park Clay & Witherspoon Sts. The world-class skate park features a 24 ft. full pipe. Open 24 hrs. Free.
Science in Play, Opening May 26, 2012 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.
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 a.m. 5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. $9.50, seniors $7.50, children 5-13 $6, under 5 free. Additional costs for special exhibits may apply.
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.
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ALL AROUND TOWN A Taste of Kentucky
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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
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 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sun. noon 5 p.m.
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731 Brent St., 502.582.1900, 800.626.1800 www.louisvillestoneware.com Downtown just off Broadway. Visit this factory retail showroom where you’ll find exclusive functional art for your home & garden including dinnerware, bakeware, serving pieces & collectibles in new & classic designs, many of which can be customized. Open Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Factory Tours Mon. - Fri. 10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m., adults & children $7. Paint Your Own Pottery at Studio One Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., last seating 3:30 p.m. 22 WHiGL May 16 - May 29, 2012 | Your Guide to Louisville Since 1951 | whigl.com
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Louisville Stoneware is a great example of artisan handiwork made here in Kentucky since 1815. Since their early beginnings, they have been dedicated to transforming clay into enduring, functional art forms. Working with the basic elements of earth, water, air and fire, skilled artisans create timelessly beautiful dinnerware, bakeware, serving pieces, corporate gifts, and collectibles that can be enjoyed and cherished for many generations. Some designs are subtle — others are more striking and exuberant — but what they all have in common is an underlying belief that humble, everyday objects have an important place in our lives and homes. In keeping with tradition, today each item is created using natural clay from western Indiana and is touched by at least 20 hands, ensuring artisanal, timeless beauty. No harmful chemicals or paints are used during the pottery's 16-step creation process, and Louisville Stoneware is a naturally environmentally friendly product. The company employs the talents of regional artists and uses regionally sourced products as a commitment to supporting the community that has supported Louisville Stoneware for nearly 200 years. Coupled with the factory tours and paint-your-own-pottery service, it is one of the area's major tourist attractions. Louisville Stoneware is unique, because they excavate natural stoneware clay (from deposits that can be over 250 million years old), to produce 100% naturally "green" pottery in their Kentucky-based factory. From hand-painted designs to individually crafted details, no two pieces are exactly alike — making for a truly unique and stylish product. With an enormous array of products and design styles, from country rustic to upscale contemporary, Louisville Stoneware has nearly universal appeal for educated artisans, casual collectors and lovers of quality ceramics. Louisville Stoneware is located at 731 Brent Street and is open Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm and Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. Private parties are available. For more information on Louisville Stoneware call 502.582.1900 or 800.626.1800, or visit www.louisvillestoneware.com.
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5031 Shelbyville Road, 502.899.2808 We have eveything you need from jewlery, clothing, purses, scarves, dance wear and gift items. We also have affordable prom jewelry, and graduation gifts. Come visit us at 5031 Shelbyville Road (located behind Dee's Crafts). Our hours are Tuesday - Friday 10 am 6 pm, Saturday 10 am - 5 pm, Closed Sunday and Monday.
Hadley Pottery
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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 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
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.
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 “NuLu� is a portmanteau meaning “New Louisville�. 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.
DOWNTOWN 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.
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815 W. Market St., 502.992.3270 www.louisvilleglassworks.com At Glassworks, the country’s first complete glass center, the Glassworks Gallery features work by resident glass artists and other national artists. The gallery carries everything from paperweights to unique vessels in a wide price range for any glass enthusiast. Conveniently located on the corner of 9th & Market Sts. at the I-64 9th St. exit. Open Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Love Boutique
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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 a.m. - 1 a.m.
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BARDSTOWN ROAD Derby City Antique Mall
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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.
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 a.m.- 6:30 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. noon - 5 p.m.
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ALL AROUND TOWN FireFresh BBQ
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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 with a variety of sauces. The menu includes smoked pulled pork, chicken & ribs, wings & tenders & fresh salads. Offering dine-in, carryout, delivery & catering. Downtown Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Dixie Hwy. & Shelbyville Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. 8 p.m., Fri. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 9. p.m.
Los Aztecas/Sol Aztecas
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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 a.m.10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sat. noon - 11 p.m., Sun. noon - 9 p.m. Sol Aztecas Main St. location open late Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Fri. - Sat. 11 a.m. 2 p.m., Sun. noon-10 p.m..
Louisville’s Finest Gourmet Lunch Buffet. Los Aztecas 530 W. Main St.
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Sol Aztecas
(502) 459-7776
“The English Grill has emerged as the finest restaurant in the city.” – WINE SPECTATOR
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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 p.m.. Lunch & dinner Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m.- 11 p.m.
The Brown Hotel
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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 p.m. 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
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John E’s
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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 elections include baby back ribs, charbroiled pork chops, fresh seafoods & Kentucky’s famous burgoo. Open Sun. 11 a.m.-9:30 p.m., Mon.-Thurs. 11:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m.11 p.m. Sunday brunch buffet 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 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
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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 p.m., Fri. 4 - 11:30 p.m., Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m. 10 p.m.
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VIP Rental Home 502.819.3916 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 bfangman@viprentalhome.com.
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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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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 p.m. - 2 a.m.
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 p.m.. Lunch & dinner Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
BARDSTOWN ROAD John E’s
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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 p.m. daily.
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