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Our city will roll out the red carpet and do everything possible to make you feel at home. You will find 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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Voting on Election Day

Election Day is November 6th, with polls opening 6 am - 6 pm (Local time). Five candidates will be on the ballot for the presidential nomination: Barack Obama/Joe Biden (Democratic Party), Mitt Romney/Paul Ryan (Republican Party), Jill Stein/Cheri Honkala (Green Party), Gary Johnson/James Gray (Libertarian), and Virgil Goode/James Clymer (Constitutional Party). Additionally, there are eight other candidates running on third-party platforms who are write-in options. Kentucky voters will also be voting on Federal House members, the State Senate, the State House, local officials, and one ballot bill (LCRA House Bill 1, which would protect the right of residents to hunt and fish in the state). Those registered to vote in this year’s elections should have already received cards in the mail telling them where to vote. If they have not already received them, they can contact their local county clerk’s office for more information.

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Bruce Springsteen at the KFC Yum! Center “The Boss,” with his folksy blend of rock, Americana, and political insight, will be performing at the KFC Yum! Center along with the E Street Band. Bruce Springsteen will take the stage as part of his Wrecking Ball tour on November 3rd. The show will begin at 7:30 pm. Springsteen’s 17th album, Wrecking Ball features 11 new songs from the inveterate singer/songwriter that deal with the daily triumphs and tragedies of life in America. Tracks include “Land of Hope and Dreams,” “Swallowed Up (in the Belly of the Whale),” and “We Take Care of Our Own,” but diehard Springsteen fans know that he won’t limit himself to just new offerings. Springsteen is notorious for his long, energetic live shows; this tour alone has included three of the longest performances in Springsteen’s career. All general tickets are standing only. Tickets may be purchased at the KFC Yum! Center Ticket Office and all Ticketmaster outlets. For more information, pick up a copy of the KFC Yum! Center Arena Fan Guide or visit their website at www.yumcenterlouisville.com.

ART EXHIBITS Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft

Paul Paletti Gallery

713 E Market St, 502-589-9254

715 W Main St, 502-589-0102 www.KentuckyArts.org "Storytelling as Craft" will run through November 11. Designed to include an exploration of non-object based art, the exhibit will illuminate the ways that language can inform a wide range of approaches to art making. Closed Mon, Tues - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat - Sun 11 am - 5 pm.

"Intimate Gems: The Landscapes of Lynn Geesaman," a poetic exhibit of works by Lynn Geesaman, will be on display at Paul Paletti Gallery through Nov. 30. Monday - Friday 9 am - 5 pm.

B. Deemer Gallery 2650 Frankfort Ave, 502-896-6687

The Brown Hotel 335 W Broadway, 502-583-1234 www.brownhotel.com The Gallery at The Brown Hotel will be showing a “Symphony in Pastel” by Anne Kindl, through November 2. Open Mon - Fri 8 am - 9 pm, Sat & Sun 10 am - 6 pm. Free.

Offering original fine art of the 20th & 21st century and assisting in the proper presentation and care of art through its highly respected framing department. Located in Louisville's Crescent Hill neighborhood.

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"Seeking Bob Thompson: Dialogue/Object Exhibition," through Nov. 24 UofL Cressman Center for Visual Arts

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

“Symphony in Pastel” by Anne Kindl, through Nov. 2 The Brown Hotel, The Gallery, 335 W Broadway Lexington artist and designer Anne Kindl will present her latest works at a new Gallery at The Brown art show beginning Friday, Sept. 14. Kindl strives to balance nature and technology in each piece of her solo show “Symphony in Pastel.” The graphic artist turned painter, who distinguished herself by designing for ACT, the University of Kentucky and the Breeders’ Cup, highlights natural forms with stimulating palettes and hints of abstraction. Sundays and Saturdays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 8 am - 9 pm.

Americans Who Tell the Truth, through Nov. 11 Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N Sixth St For nearly a decade, artist Robert Shetterly has created portraits of people who have been recognized as courageous Americans for following their conscience and speaking out about often unpopular issues. He’s created more than 180 portraits, many of which have been in exhibits around the world. Now, 40 of his portraits — including one of civil-rights activist Anne Braden— are in an exhibit titled “Americans Who Tell the Truth” at The Muhammad Ali Center through Nov. 11. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays: 9:30 am - 5 pm, Sundays: 12 pm - 5 pm. For more information, call 502-584-9254.

The Kentucky Watercolor Society: Aqueous USA 2012, through Nov. 11 Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W Main St The 35th annual presentation of this important national watercolor exhibition featuring seventy pictures selected by a nationally recognized juror.

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An art student at the University of Louisville in the 50s, Bob Thompson produced well over 1,000 works, many of them monumental in scale and ambition. Although Thompson has been the subject of many exhibitions across the country, including a major retrospective at the Whitney Museum in 1998, he is still not well known in his hometown of Louisville. "Seeking Bob Thompson" will reintroduce the city of Louisville to one of its brightest talents through an exhibition of his works. Friday, November 2, 6 9 pm, public reception and curator’s gallery talk in conjunction with the First Friday Trolley Hop.

Urban Bourbon, through Dec. 31 Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Ave, 502-637-1111 “Urban Bourbon” showcases the history and heritage of Louisville's involvement in the bourbon industry as it grew along with the horse industry and the Kentucky Derby. Mon-Sat 8 am- 5 pm, Sun 11 am- 5 pm. Free with admission.

Bottoms Up! J.C. Barnett Whiskey Jug Exhibit, through Jan. 1, 2013 Oldham County History Center, 106 N Second Ave, LaGrange, KY The Oldham County History Center has on display more than 460 whiskey jugs as part of this new installation. These key pieces of Kentucky history were once used to carry quarts of spirits home to enjoy for later, but the crocks played a large role in bourbon history, as they linked the distilling industry, local commerce, advertising and pottery. Free.

Diana: A Celebration, through Jan. 13, 2013 Frazier History Museum, 829 W Main St Visitors can experience the life and humanitarian work of one of the most remarkable women of the 20th Century. The exhibition features more than 150 personal items, including her royal wedding gown, 28 designer dresses, priceless jewels, rare home movies and personal mementoes. For additional information, call 502-753-5663.

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Concert Calendar JUSTIN BIEBER NOVEMBER 2

October ♦ G Love & Special Sauce, Oct 31, Headliners, 9 pm.

November ♦ Justin Bieber, Nov 2, KFC Yum! Center, 7 pm. ♦ The Pass, Nov 2, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦ Deicide, Nov 3, Headliners, 8 pm. ♦ Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Nov 3, KFC Yum! Center, 7:30 pm. ♦ Electric Six, Nov 4, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦ Snow Patrol & Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, Nov 4, Louisville Palace Theatre, 7:30 pm. ♦ Bourbon Baroque, Nov 6, St. Martin of Tours, 5 pm. ♦ Va Va Vittles with Va Va Vixens, Nov 9 - 10, Headliners, 8 pm. ♦ JD McPherson, Nov 11, Headliners, 8 pm.

♦ An Evening With Lindsey Buckingham, Nov 13, Headliners, 8 pm. ♦ Melissa Etheridge, Nov 13, Louisville Palace, 8 pm. ♦ R. Kelly - The Single Ladies Tour, Nov 14, Louisville Palace, 7:30 pm. ♦ Clayton Anderson, Nov 16, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦ Wax Fang Mirror Mirror EP Release, Nov 17, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦ Sara Evans, Nov 17, Horseshoe Southern Indiana, 8 pm. ♦ The Features, Nov 21, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦ Epica, Nov 23, Headliners, 7:30 pm. ♦ Houndmouth, Nov 24, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦ Every Time I Die, Nov 29, Headliners, 8 pm. ♦ The Dirty Guv’nahs, Nov 30, Headliners, 9 pm.

December ♦ Twiztid, Dec 1, Headliners, 7:30 pm. ♦ Cannibal Corpse, Dec 3, Headliners, 7:30 pm. ♦ Dave Matthews Band, Nov 4, KFC Yum! Center, 7:00 pm. ♦ A Lion Named Roar EP Release Party, Dec 7, Headliners, 9 pm. ♦ Signs of Life – Essence of Pink Floyd, Dec 8, Headliners, 7:30 pm. ♦ Pokey Lafarge, Dec 14, Headliners, 8 pm.

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THEATRE Fifth Third Bank's Dracula, Oct. 31 Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W Main St The vampire hunt is on during Louisville’s theatrical Halloween tradition, with Fifth Third’s Dracula sweeping onto the stage at Actors Theater. The celebrated gothic screamfest is not recommended for the faint of heart, as it contains strobe lights, fog effects, gun shots, and enough chills for even the most hardened observer. Times and prices vary; call 502-5841205 for more information.

Studio Connections, Oct. 31 - Nov. 3 Louisville Ballet Studios, 315 E Main Street The Louisville Ballet’s new in-studio program allows you to see an extraordinary range of choreography in an extraordinarily intimate setting. Tickets for in-studio performances are available for purchase at the Louisville Ballet Box Office by phone at -502-583-2623 or in-person at 315 E. Main Street. $20 for members, $25 for non-members.

The Sound of Music, through Nov. 3 Ursuline Arts Center, 3114 Lexington Road The von Trapp family’s narrow escape over the mountains to Switzerland on the eve of World War II provides one of the most thrilling and inspirational finales ever presented in the theatre, and it will be recreated in this production by Sacred Heart Academy. With music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein, “The Sound of Music” is presented through special arrangement with R&H Theatricals in New York. Tickets run from $4 to $10, with discounts for students and seniors.

Moving Collective, Nov. 11

Derby Dinner Playhouse: Captain Louie, through Nov. 17 Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr, Clarksville, IN 47129 www.derbydinner.com Young Louie takes an imaginary journey full of tricks and treats on Halloween night. This new musical, by Wicked composer Stephen Schwartz, is all about the ability to make new friends and the importance of old ones. Based on the book The Trip by Ezra Jack Keats.

The Mousetrap, through Nov. 18 Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr, Clarksville, IN 47129 www.derbydinner.com 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, IN. Another hit from the undisputed queen of mystery. This classic whodunnit is about a group of strangers stranded in a boarding house during a snow storm, and one of them is the murderer! A superb thriller that will keep the audience guessing until the dramatic end. Written by Agatha Christie. $40.

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502-561-6100 www.kysciencecenter.org "Born to be Wild," "Flight of the Butterflies," "Tornado Alley," and "To The Arctic." Kentucky Science Center, 727 W Main St, call for showtimes. IMAX only $7.

Flight of the Butterflies in IMAX, through Jan. 18 Kentucky Science Center, 727 W Main St www.kysciencecenter.org Based on true events, this IMAX showing follows the epic journey of the iconic monarch butterfly in one of the most incredible migrations on Earth, and the determined scientist, Dr. Fred Urquhart, who spent 40 years trying to discover the mysteries surrounding their journey and secret winter hideaway.

KentuckyShow! Kentucky Center, 501 W Main St, 502-562-7800

Ursuline Arts Center, 3114 Lexington Road Moving Collective was created by Theresa Bautista in 2005 and designed to provide the growing number of area choreographers an opportunity to showcase their work, utilizing the depth of talented contemporary dancers in the Louisville area. 8 pm.

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A breathtaking multimedia adventure across time & place featuring the people, sights & sounds of this fascinating state. Narrated by Ashley Judd. Tues - Sat on the hour 11 am - 4 pm, Sun on the hour 1 - 4 pm. $7.

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Justin Bieber, Nov 2 KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza An old soul is the last thing you would expect to find inside Justin Bieber. But all it takes is one listen to the 15 year-old soul-singing phenomenon to realize that he is light years ahead of his manufactured pop peers. The show will begin at 7 pm.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Nov 3 KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza “The Boss,” with his folksy blend of rock, Americana, and political insight, will be performing at the KFC Yum! Center along with his E Street Band. Bruce Springsteen will take the stage as part of his Wrecking Ball tour on November 3rd. The show will begin at 7:30 pm.

Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds & Snow Patrol, Nov. 4 Louisville Palace Theatre, 625 S 4th St, 502-583-4555

Melissa Etheridge in Louisville, Nov. 13 Louisville Palace Theatre, 625 S 4th St, 502-583-4555

Melissa Etheridge will be performing at the Louisville Palace Theater at 8 pm.

SPECIAL EVENTS Bridging the Gap: 2012 National Conference on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Against People with Disabilities, Oct. 31 - Nov. 1 Louisville Marriott Downtown This conference brings together professionals from a variety of fields including criminal justice, disability rights, deaf rights, self-advocacy, violence against women, and others to highlight promising practices for serving survivors with disabilities, explore emerging issues at the intersection of violence and disability, and foster networking among those working to end violence against people with disabilities. The conference features 5 keynote addresses, more than 30 workshops, a promising practices showcase, and an art exhibit. Registration for the conference is now open. The conference registration fee is $200. Email cvs@vera.org for more information or to register.

Campus Community Partnerships for Sustainability/Interdisciplinary Sustainability Symposium/Bluegrass Bioneers, Nov. 1 - 4 Jefferson Community & Technical College, 110 W Chestnut St Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds & Snow Patrol will be playing at the Louisville Palace Theater in November.

Bourbon Baroque, Nov. 6 St. Martin of Tours, 639 S Shelby Street Bourbon Baroque is a period instrument ensemble based in Louisville, Kentucky, that specializes in the historically informed performance of 17th and 18th century music. Through inter-related arts collaborations and with a sensitivity for the modern audience, Bourbon Baroque performs regularly throughout the year in a variety of venues. Their next performance is of J.S. Bach’s “Magnificat,” and H. Purcell’s “Music for the Funeral of Queen Mary,” under the direction of James R. Rightmyer and with the Louisville Choral Arts Society. 5 pm.

The goal of this conference is to provide a collaborative space and a hive of activity that unites passionate people and transformational ideas for a future built on greater environmental, social, and economic responsibility. Admission is $25 for the full symposium, including the November 1st Keynote Address and Local Harvest Dinner (6:30 - 9 pm).

ROKN Night Out!, Nov. 2 Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Main St ROKN Night Out! is an event to help fundraise for the Gallegos Crew's Mission trip to Rwanda. There will be desserts, a silent auction, and a talent show. The event will be November 2, 2012, from 6:30 - 9 pm. Admission is a $1 donation.

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Louisville Warhammer Invasion and Board Game Group, Nov. 2

North American International Livestock Exposition, Nov. 3 - 16 Kentucky Exposition Center

BluegrassMagic GameShop, 5629 Outer Loop

The world's largest all-breed, purebred livestock exposition returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center for 14 days of competitions, shows, sales, and other special events.

No cards or experience needed to attend! Moderators have cards to lend and are willing to teach anyone how to play. 6:30 pm. Free.

Nora Rose Moosnick speaks about "Arab and Jewish Women in Kentucky," Nov. 4

Day of the Dead Celebration, Nov. 2

Carmichael's Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Avenue

The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft hosts a Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead celebration each year. The evening will include a public altar, food, live music, sugar skull and tissue flower workshops, Flamenco and fire dancers, a Frida Kahlo and skeleton costume contest, face painting, puppets, art cars, a candlelit march and more. All events are free and open to the public, and guests are encouraged to wear costumes and masks. 5 pm - 10 pm.

Carmichael's welcomes author Nora Rose Moosnick for a reading from and signing of her new book "Arab and Jewish Women in Kentucky: Stories of Accommodation and Audacity." The stories of ten women’s experiences as immigrants or the children of immigrants join around common themes of public service to their communities, inter-generational relationships, running small businesses, and the difficulties of juggling family and work. Together, their compelling narratives challenge misconceptions and overcome the invisibility of Arabs and Jews in out of the way places in America. 4 pm.

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The Heartland Dulcimer Club Presents the 18th Annual Traditional Music Festival, Nov. 2 - 3 Hardin County Performing Arts Center, 384 West A Jenkins Road, Elizabethtown, KY 42701 Workshops featuring the mountain and hammer dulcimers, autoharp, and penny whistle are for all levels from beginners to advanced. The festival will also feature vendors, dance, jams, and a concert featuring the instructors and the Heartland Dulcimer Club. Register by October 6th for a reduced rate of $50 (includes concert ticket), after, $60 (includes concert ticket). Additional concert tickets may be purchased for $15.

Good Folk Fest, Nov. 2 - 4 Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W Muhammad Ali Blvd. This is the fourth year for the festival that features over 80 local, regional, and internationally known outsider, visionary and folk artists, and is topped off with performances from a handful of musicians that share the common bonds of raw creative energy and crafty resourcefulness. Good Folk Fest is the only one of its kind in the region. $10 per day per person. Fri. by invitation only, Sat. 10 am - 6 pm, Sun. 10 am - 4 pm.

Deere Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, through Nov. 4 1565 St. Johns Church Road NE, Lanesville, IN 47136

Deere Farms is entering its fifth fall season with lots of new activities and displays. They have added a large animal display area with numerous animal pens and building for kids of all ages. In between watching pig races, visitors can sit down and enjoy some good ol’ country storytelling, or drop by one of the pumpkin patches on the shuttle to pick a pumpkin.

Louisville Trivia Pub Quiz in Louisville, Nov. 6 Molly Malone's, 3900 Shelbyville Rd Six rounds of trivia with ten questions per round. Two general knowledge rounds, 2 theme rounds, a famous places and faces picture round, and 1 “random” round. Free to play with the opportunity to win prizes. 8 pm.

George Washington: Indispensable Man, Nov. 7 Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane The editor of the Register of the Kentucky Historical Society will speak about George Washington, giving a

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general overview of his life. The Locust Grove Afternoon Lecture Series is held the first Wednesday of each month. Dessert and coffee are served at 1 pm with the lecture immediately following at 1:15 pm. Admission is $5, $3 for Friends of Historic Locust Grove. Reservations are not required.

Schnitzelburg 47th Annual #1 Citizen Dinner, Nov. 8 St. Elizabeth's Cafeteria The Schnitzelburg #1 Citizen award is given annually to a person for thoughtful, caring service and dedication to the Schnitzelburg community and its residents. The winner will be announced on the evening of the dinner. Local and state dignitaries will speak and the #1 citizen will be presented with his/her award and a jacket. Tickets for this event may be purchased in advance at Hauck's Handy Store or by emailing SACC President Gary Allen at boomboomky@aol.com. Dinner begins at 6 pm.

Call to Action, Nov 8 - 11 Galt House Hotel Call To Action educates, inspires and activates Catholics to act for justice and build inclusive communities through a lens of anti-racism and antioppression principles. This year's conference theme, Justice Rising, will be addressed by four remarkable justice activists including civil rights legend, Diane Nash; theologian and spiritual activist, Matthew Fox; inter-faith justice advocate Imam Mohammed Abdul-Azeez; and theologian and Roman Catholic Womanpriest, Patricia Fresen. Call 502-560-1476 for more information.

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Sisterhood of the Flame, Nov. 10 American Legion Highlands Post Sisterhood of the Flame, a group of several women who make jewelry from metal using a torch, will have their annual show. The jewelry is fabricated by hand using silver and semiprecious stones. Visitors are invited to buy for the holidays, and gifts, and for refreshments and jewelry door prizes. 10 am - 4 pm. For more information call 812-948-8734.

United Christian Singles Dances— BAMA Singles Dance, Nov. 10 Marshall Shriner's Club Meeting Building, Henryville, IN Christian singles’ and couples’ dance. Anyone over the age of 21 is invited to come and dance the night away. Doors open at 6:15 pm, dancing from 7 – 11 pm. $5 per person at the door. Call 256-774-1090 for more information.

Festival of Trees & Lights, Nov. 11 Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E Main St

Festival of the Arts, Nov. 10 Ursuline Arts Center, 3114 Lexington Road Festival of the Arts is a popular event designed to help girls explore new areas of the arts. Girls will get to participate in workshops where they will get hands-on experience in hip-hop dance, play acting, cake decorating, silk screening, stone cutting, and cartooning. They will also have the opportunity to tour local museums and historical sites.

Olmsted Parks Volunteer Project, Nov 10 Frederick Law Olmsted Parks Volunteers have the opportunity to help preserve Iroquois Park, "Louisville's Yellowstone." Volunteers will meet in front of the Amphitheater, and gloves, tools, guidance, refreshments will be provided. 9 am - noon.

LMAS Low Cost Clinic at The Salvation Army, Nov 10 The Salvation Army, 1010 Beecher Street Metro Animal Services is offering low cost clinics to make sure pets are protected. Metro Animal Services’ staff veterinarian will administer rabies vaccines and implant microchips at affordable prices. Citizens can also license their pets. License: $9.50/ $50.50 (unaltered pets), rabies: $8 (1 year), microchips: $25. 9 am - noon.

Featuring hundreds of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and greenery for sale, children’s activities, scout day, heritage venues, both a gift and a sweet shop, and more, the Festival of Trees and Lights is one of Louisville’s mostcherished traditions. Tickets for the Kosair Children’s Hospital home and a car raffle will be available during the event. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for children under twelve and senior citizens.

Kentucky Writer George Ella Lyons to speak at Carmichael’s, Nov. 11 Carmichael's Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Avenue Carmichael's is honored to host awardwinning poet, playwright and author George Ella Lyon for a book signing and reading.

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Bourbon Cruise-‘N-Hors D’ouevres, Nov. 11 Bell of Louisville Bourbon tasting and delicious hors d'oeuvres will highlight this unique cruise on our historic steamboat. Advance reservations are required. Call for information or to make a reservation. On-line reservations are now available. Call 502-574-2992.

Veterans Day Festival and Parade, Nov. 11 Main Street, 4th to 9th Louisville's salute to veterans and active duty personnel and their families with massed color guards, bands and veterans' organizations, static displays of restored military equipment and booths from veterans organizations, and special displays and activities at area attractions. For additional information, call 502-228-5237. 2 pm.

Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF), Nov 13 - 16 Galt House Hotel and Suites The Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF) is the trade association that represents propriety and non proprietary nursing facilities and personal care homes across the Commonwealth. Call 502-560-1476 for more information or to register.

Blow-Your-Own Glass Pumpkin, through Nov. 17 Flame Run, 815 W Market St Flame Run artists will be assisting guests with the creation of glass pumpkins on Fridays and Saturdays, October 6 - November 17 from 10:30 am to 4 pm and by appointment. Participants can choose up to three colors from eight color selections. Each finished pumpkin is about the size of a softball. The experience takes about 20 minutes and costs $50 per pumpkin.

Moonshine & Madness Haunted Highlands Ghost Tour, through Nov. 30 Learn about the city’s scandalous past from a paranormal historian on a ride through Louisville’s

LSC (Louisville Sports Commission) Half Marathon The Louisville Sports Commission Half Marathon, organized by the same committee that oversees the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon and Mini Marathon, will be held on November 3rd, beginning at 8:30 am. The race covers 13.1 miles of downtown Louisville, looping through Cherokee Park, around Cave Hill Cemetery, through the Cherokee Triangle area, and down Main Street to end at the Belvedere. Those interested in running can register online at the LSC Marathon website. Walkers are invited to participate, but they must be able to keep a 15 minute/mile pace, because roads will reopen based on that speed and course services are not guaranteed to be available past that time. The marathon’s starting line is at the KFC Yum! Center plaza, and the finish line is at the Belvedere. During the race itself, seven water stations placed strategically along the course will be made available to all participants. Participants in the half marathon will receive tech shirts, virtual goodie bags, and medals for finishing. They will also have access to hydration drink stations, medical stations providing Vasoline, ice, and first aid, and, upon finishing, will be invited to a post-race party on the Belvedere.

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eclectic Highlands neighborhood. Take a trip through the eerie Eastern Cemetery, visiting what was once an orphanage home and a “spirited” restaurant. This hairraising experience departs from Molly Malone’s Tavern on Baxter Avenue. Guests are encouraged to arrive early for drink specials before the happy haunting begins! 7 - 9 pm, $49 per person. Contact Mint Julep Tours at 866-986-8779 to book.

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the Belvedere for live performances by the Louisville Crashers, with free Bearno's Pizza and beer. Registration is $20 and the first 500 to register will receive a free t-shirt. 8 am.

NAILE Championship Rodeo, Nov. 8 - 10 Kentucky Exposition Center

Louisville Football vs. Temple, Nov. 3 vs. Connecticut, Nov. 24

Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, 2800 S Floyd St. For ticket information contact the Louisville Ticket Office Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm at 502-852-5863.

Louisville Women's Volleyball vs. Villanova, Nov. 2 vs. Georgetown, Nov. 4 vs. Marquette, Nov. 9 vs. Cincinnati, Nov. 11

The Great Lakes Circuit Rodeo Finals brings the top cowboys and cowgirls together to compete for over $80,000 in prizes and the title of Regional Champion. Rodeo action features champion cowboys and cowgirls in a nine-state region, including Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin. The total purse ranks among the top 10 percent of all PRCA rodeo prize money and is the second largest purse for a circuit finals. Purchase tickets through ticketmaster; prices vary.

US Grand Prix of Cyclo-Cross - Derby City Cup, Nov. 10 - 12 Eva Bandman Park Bicycle race with many obstacles and challenging parts of the course. Times vary. For more information call 502-587-7767.

Games are played at the Cardinal Arena, 2100 So. Floyd Street, and the KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, 502-690-9090. For ticket information contact the Louisville Ticket Office Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm at 502-852-5863.

Louisville Pure Tap 5K, Nov. 3 KFC Yum! Center Plaza

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

Just 30 minutes west of downtown Louisville, this small town hasn’t forgotten where it came from. Rediscover family time where visitors can experience life in the “good old days.” Relive the history of how Indiana began. Explore caves & caverns discovered by Squire & Daniel Boone. Enjoy the fun & laughter one can get only from hometown festivals & outdoor fun. Or, rediscover together time with a special someone, without the kids. Historic bed & breakfasts, quaint shops, wineries, & breathtaking views make it a perfect place for a romantic weekend getaway. Liven things up at Horseshoe Southern Indiana Casino, enjoy a summer concert on the historic square, or sample the area’s best wine & live entertainment at four wineries.

Joe Huber's Family Farm 2421 Engle Road Borden, IN, 812-923-5255 Believe it or not, it's pumpkin picking time! The tractor and wagons are ready to take the whole family to the pumpkin patch to select that perfect pumpkin! The Farm Market is stocked full of beautiful fall decorations & unique Halloween gifts, and Bev's caramel apples are the best! While there, be sure to visit the "Barnyard" where the kids love the tractor and wagon ride to the pasture to see the farm animals, jumping off the low level lofts in the little red barn, taking a ride on the Cow Train, and exploring the cartoon corn maze!

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 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.

Shepherdsville, Ky: Jim Beam Country 800-526-2068 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!

Southern Indiana Visitors Center 104 305 S Indiana Ave, Jeffersonville, IN 812-280-5566, 800-552-3842 www.sunnysideoflouisville.org Southern Indiana, “The Sunny Side of Louisville,” just across the Ohio River, is a great option for Greater Louisville visitors offering a superb view of the Louisville skyline. There is a wide selection of affordable lodging, including 40 hotel and bed & breakfast choices with 2,500 rooms, free parking, and abundant dining & shopping. For information, visit the bright yellow ClarkFloyd Counties Convention & Tourism Bureau Visitors Center. Take I-65 exit 0 or the Second Street Bridge from downtown Louisville and follow the signs.

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Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest

KY 245, Clermont, KY, 502-955-8512 25 miles south of Louisville, I-65 exit 112. Bernheim Forest is a renowned 14,000 acre arboretum and forest preserve with a visitor center, picnic areas, hiking trails and lakes. Open daily year-round (except Dec 25 & Jan 1) from 7 am until sunset. Free weekdays, $5 per vehicle weekends & holidays.

Cave Hill Cemetery

701 Baxter Ave, 502-584-8363 Cave Hill is 300 beautifully landscaped acres with rolling hills, five lakes and a cave. It is the final resting place of 5,000 Union soldiers from the Civil War, U.S. veterans of the Spanish-American War, World Wars I & II and the Korean Conflict, and George Rogers Clark, & Col. Harland Sanders. Open daily 8 am - 4:45 pm, weather permitting. Free.

Gheens Science Hall & Rauch Planetarium 2nd St & Cardinal Blvd, 502-852-6664

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Yew Dell Botanical Gardens

6220 Old Lagrange Rd, Crestwood, KY 502-241-4788 Just 15 minutes from downtown Louisville, this 33 acre public botanical garden & educational center offers a variety of gardens, an arboretum, unique architecture, hiking trail, garden shop, and children’s activities. Open: Mon - Sat 10 – 4 pm & Sun noon - 4 pm.

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

Horseshoe Southern Indiana

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

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. Open daily 9 am - 10 pm.

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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, and 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.

Zachary Taylor National Cemetery

4701 Brownsboro Rd, 502-893-3852 This National Historic Landmark includes the grave of Zachary Taylor, 12th President of the United States & hero of the Mexican War, among thousands of U.S. veterans. Open daily. Free.

The home of the Louisville Slugger, established in 1884, is the world’s largest manufacturer of baseball bats, producing over a million each year. Museum, tours, gift shop. Mon - Sat 9 - 5 pm, Sun noon - 5pm.

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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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731 Brent St, 502-582-1900, 800-626-1800 www.louisvillestoneware.com Witness artistry in the making at one of the nation’s oldest & most revered stoneware manufacturing firms, where skilled artisans create unique handmade, hand-painted tableware, bakeware & more. Tours Mon - Fri 10:30 am & 1:30 pm, adults & children $7. Paint your own pottery Mon - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, last seating 3:30 pm.

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MUSEUMS 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.

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.

Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft 715 W Main St, 502-589-0102

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.

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 admission.

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's 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.

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

The exhibits include artifacts relating to the history of the education of the blind and visually impaired including products & machinery from the American Printing House, founded in 1858. Mon - Fri 8 am 4:30 pm, Sat 10 am - 3 pm. Guided tours Mon - Thurs 10 am & 2 pm. Free.

Howard Steamboat Museum

1101 E Market St, Jeffersonville, IN, 812-283-3728

This museum is dedicated to supporting & promoting art & craft excellence in Kentucky. The award winning building, on historic Main St. in the Museum District of downtown, holds four exhibition galleries, a permanent collection & a gallery shop featuring the work of over 300 regional artists. Shop for handmade items. Including jewelry, blown glass, ceramics, turned wood, forged metal, textiles, toys & more, all made by Kentucky craft artisans. Admission $6, seniors & military $5, children under 12 & students free. Groups of 10 or more $5. Closed Mon, open Tues - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, Sat - Sun 11 am - 5 pm.

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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.

Carnegie Center for Art & History

201 E Spring St, New Albany, IN, 812-944-7336 The center is a local history museum & contemporary art gallery located in the historic 1904 Carnegie Library building in downtown New Albany, Indiana, just 5 minutes from downtown Louisville. It presents seven art exhibits annually & offers two permanent history exhibits. Free tours year-round. Open Tues - Sat 10 am 5:30 pm. Free admission.

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World’s Largest Purebred Livestock Show

During its two week run, the North American International Livestock Expo (NAILE) will fill the Kentucky Expo Center (KEC) with the nation’s finest purebred livestock. With more than 25,000 entries, the show is recognized as the largest of its kind. Visitors from around the world and around the corner flock to Louisville to experience it. The event also features education, entertainment, and shopping opportunities for show visitors. It is open to the public. Livestock Abounds During the first weekend, Nov. 3 and 4, the kinds of livestock on the grounds will include llamas, alpacas, dairy goats, swine, quarter horses and dairy cattle. Dairy cattle events continue through Nov. 6. Visitors have a chance to see lots of animals upclose and personal. On Wednesday, Nov. 7, the show is in changeover mode, with only Quarter Horse Show events taking place. On Thursday, the mule & donkey show begins, and it continues through Saturday. Draft horses, the giants of the horse world, clop into Freedom Hall on Friday morning and again on Saturday, Nov. 10, starting at noon. By Friday, Nov. 9, beef cattle, sheep, and goats fill nearly all of the facility, and shows for these species continue through Nov. 16. International Visitors Center The giant Expo is ready to welcome guests from any place in the world at the International Visitors Center. This hosting facility is produced annually by the Kentucky Department of Agriculture and can be found in the KEC South Wing Conference Center’s Room 100. It is open throughout the show. Foreign visitors will find not only some friendly faces, free snacks, and a comfortable chair, but also customized services to meet their special needs. Everything from arranging for translators to putting them in contact with purebred associations and their staff is available for the asking. They have the experience needed to lend both valuable assistance and Kentucky hospitality to these business people. Rodeo – Family Entertainment The North American Championship Rodeo takes place November 8, 9, and 10 at 7:30 pm nightly in Freedom Hall. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster online, at their outlets, by phone (800-745-3000) or at the Kentucky Exposition Center Kentucky International Convention Center Ticket Offices. Friday night is Tough Enough To Wear Pink Night, and a portion of every ticket will be donated to support breast cancer awareness. Saturday night is Kid’s Hat Night. The first 400 children receive a free straw cowboy hat. Adult ticket prices are: Nov. 8 - $25, Nov. 9 - $30, Nov. 12 - $32. Children (12 and under) tickets are $5 on Thursday and $10 on Friday and Saturday. Giant Country Store The Expo’s Country Store exhibit section truly has something for everyone. The store includes farm gates, saddles and tack, hard-to-find western home furnishings, jewelry, western wear, woolens, crafts, art and more. Those looking for the unusual, either as holiday gifts or for themselves, will know they have come to the right place. There’s also a food court full of mouth-watering food. The livestock show ends at noon on Friday, Nov. 16. To learn more and for a complete event schedule, go to www.livestockexpo.org. All exhibits except the rodeo are free with NAILE admission: $6 for adults, $3 for children age 12 and under and $3 for seniors (55 and over). Parking is $8 per vehicle. whigl.com | Your Guide to Louisville Since 1951 | October 31 - November 13, 2012

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ATTRACTIONS Belle of Louisville 401 West River Road, -866-832-0011 The Belle of Louisville is a nearly 100 year-old National Historic Landmark. It is an original of the steamboat era and a living, operating museum, offering river cruises, sightseeing trips, and special events for most of the year. Cruising on the Belle is a beautiful choice for those interested in Kentucky’s historic "river pathway," which opened new vistas and allowed those seeking new adventures a way to get there. Tickets range from $8 to $42 for most events.

Louisville MEGA Cavern

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

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

Kentucky Derby Museum

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

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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 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).

Kentucky Science Center & IMAX Theatre

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

Muhammad Ali Center

144 N 6th St, 502-584-9254 The 93,000 sq. ft. center is an international cultural & educational center guided by the ideals of Muhammad

Ali — respect, confidence, conviction, dedication, spirituality & giving. It aims to carry on Muhammad's legacy & continue his life's work through an immersive "visitor experience," global outreach & educational initiatives. Tues - Sat 9:30 am - 5 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm. Closed Mon & major holidays. $9, seniors $8, students $5, children 6-12 $4, 5 & under free.

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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 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.

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

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Museum is the only institution to have a partnership with the British Royal Armouries, making it the only museum of its kind in the world. Mon - Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm $10.50, seniors $8.50, children 5 - 14 $6, under 5 free. Additional costs for special exhibits may apply.

Louisville Extreme Park

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

Joe Huber's Family Farm 2421 Engle Road Borden, IN, 812-923-5255 Believe it or not, it's pumpkin picking time! The tractor and wagons are ready to take the whole family to the pumpkin patch to select that perfect pumpkin! The Farm Market is stocked full of beautiful fall decorations & unique Halloween gifts and Bev's caramel apples are the best! While there, be sure to visit the "Barnyard" where the kids love the tractor and wagon ride to the pasture to see the farm animals, jumping off the low level lofts in the little red barn, taking a ride on the Cow Train, exploring the cartoon corn maze and much more!

Flight of the Butterflies - IMAX

727 W Main St, 502-561-6100 www.kysciencecenter.org An awe-inspiring tale of extraordinary insect endurance and human perseverance. Flight of the Butterflies is actually two stories, intertwined. It’s about the astounding Monarch butterfly migration, the longest known insect migration on earth, and the determined scientist who spent 40 years trying to discover exactly where the butterflies mysteriously went when they flew south for winter. The outstanding fourth, or “Super Generation,” of butterflies travels more than 2,000 km south, all the way from the northern United States and southern Canada to Mexico, overwinters and makes one final short trip to the southern United States to lay eggs. Then, the cycle begins again. It is one incredible trip.

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Louisville Warhammer Invasion and Board Game Group, Nov. 2

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BluegrassMagic GameShop, 5629 Outer Loop

No cards or experience needed to attend! Moderators have cards to lend and are willing to teach anyone how to play. 6:30 pm. Free.

Deere Farms Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch, through Nov. 4 1565 St. Johns Church Road NE, Lanesville, IN 47136 Deere Farms is entering its fifth fall season with lots of new activities and displays. They have added a large animal display area with numerous animal pens and building for kids of all ages. In between watching pig races, visitors can sit down and enjoy some good ol’ country storytelling, or drop by one of the pumpkin patches on the shuttle to pick a pumpkin.

Festival of Trees & Lights, Nov. 11 Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E Main St Featuring hundreds of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and greenery for sale, children’s activities, scout day, heritage venues, both a gift and a sweet shop, and more, the Festival of Trees and Lights is one of Louisville’s most-cherished traditions. Tickets for the Kosair Children’s Hospital home and a car raffle will be available during the event. Admission is $5 for

adults, $3 for children under twelve and senior citizens.

Veterans Day Festival and Parade, Nov. 11 Main Street, 4th to 9th

Louisville's salute to veterans and active duty personnel and their families with massed color guards, bands and veterans' organizations, static displays of restored military equipment and booths from veterans organizations, and special displays and activities at area attractions. For additional information, call 502-228-5237. 2 pm.

Blow-Your-Own Glass Pumpkin, through Nov. 17 Flame Run, 815 W Market St Flame Run artists will be assisting guests with the creation of glass pumpkins on Fridays and Saturdays, October 6 - November 17 from 10:30 am to 4 pm and by appointment. Participants can choose up to three colors from eight color selections. Each finished pumpkin is about the size of a softball. The experience takes about 20 minutes and costs $50 per pumpkin.

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Douglass Loop Farmers Market

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

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Hadley Pottery

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

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1570 Story Ave, 502-584-2171 www.hadleypottery.com This maker of fine, handcrafted stoneware has been producing iconic pottery for nearly 70 years. Inspired by designs of renowned artist, Mary Alice Hadley, the ware is an American classic. The company produces dinnerware, decorative & collectible items & personalized pieces. Open stock is maintained in 15 patterns & near-perfect seconds are available at discounted prices. The factory store is open Mon - Fri 9 am - 5 pm, Sat 9 am - 1 pm.

Mall St. Matthews

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

Oxmoor Center

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

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1:30 pm, adults & children $7. Paint Your Own Pottery at Studio One Mon - Fri 10 am - 5 pm, last seating 3:30 pm.

Nulu: East Market District Association

Market St, Main St & Jefferson St, The East Market District, also referred to as NuLu, is now best known for its art galleries, specialty stores, antique shops, and a growing number of local, upscale restaurants. The term “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 stainability.

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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 am - 6 pm, Sat 10 am 5 pm. Factory Tours Mon - Fri 10:30 am &

Westport Village

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

The Summit

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

Sisterhood of the Flame, Nov. 10 American Legion Highlands Post Sisterhood of the Flame, a group of several women who make jewelry from metal using a torch, will have their annual show. The jewelry is fabricated by hand using silver and semi-precious stones. Visitors are invited to buy for the holidays, and gifts, and for refreshments and jewelry door prizes. 10 am - 4 pm. For more information call 812-948-8734.

DOWNTOWN Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft

715 W Main St, 502-589-0102 Celebrating traditional and functional art, visitors can view and shop for handcrafted items in four exhibition galleries featuring 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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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.

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 butter cream, 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. Mon 7 am - 2 pm, Tues - Fri 7 am - 6 pm, Sat - Sun 8 am - 2 pm.

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 am - 1 am.

SOUTH Preslar’s Western Shop

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stock a wide selection of western boots from Justin, Ariat, Dan Post, Lucchese, Durango & many others. There is a new home goods department, as well as a children’s section. Open Mon - Sat 10 am - 6:30 pm, Fri 10 am 8 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm.

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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

Bardstown Road Farmers Market

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

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

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RESTAURANTS 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. The menu includes smoked pulled pork, chicken & ribs, wings & tenders with a variety of sauces & fresh salads. Offering dine-in, carry-out, delivery & catering. Downtown Mon - Fri 11 am - 3 pm, Dixie Hwy & Shelbyville Sun - Thurs 11 am - 8 pm, Fri - Sat 11 am - 9 pm.

Sari Sari 2339 Frankfort Ave A “sari sari” store is a type of convenience store in the Philippines, where the word means “variety.” This tiny restaurant—barely even noticeable from the road—is true to that description, serving up a variety of Filipino dishes with surprising names (lumpia, pancit, adobo) and even more surprising flavors. Dishes range from $7 to $15 and almost all come accompanied by rice and beans.

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

La Coop: Bistro à Vins 732 E. Market Street A small restaurant tucked cozily into NuLu’s Green Building, La Coop offers French comfort food and a broad selection of wines, champagnes, and aperitifs. Their salad with blue cheese ice cream is a local legend, and with a menu featuring such French standbys as cassoulet, moules frites, coquilles saint Jacques, and the charcuterie du jour, it’s hard to miss when choosing either dinner or lunch. Very small seating area, but outdoor seating is also available. Opens for lunch, then closed 2:30 pm - 5:30 pm, when it reopens for dinner.

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

BARDSTOWN ROAD Cafe at Derby City Antique Mall

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

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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 selections include baby back ribs, charbroiled pork chops, fresh seafoods & Kentucky’s famous burgoo. Open Sun 11 am - 9:30 pm, Mon - Thurs 11:30 am - 10 pm, Fri & Sat 11:30 am -11 pm. Sunday brunch buffet 11 am - 2 pm. Lunch buffet & menu available Sun - Fri. Live light jazz

Thurs, Fri & Sat. Cocktails & wine available. Major credit cards accepted. Private parties by reservation.

SOUTH Texas Roadhouse

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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 pm, Fri 4 - 11:30 pm, Sat 11:30 am - 11:30 pm, Sun 11:30 am - 10 pm.

ACCOMMODATIONS Listings are keyed to the Locator Map on pages 20 and 21.

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 Seelbach 500 4th St. Luxury hotel with event space.

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The Brown Hotel

335 W Broadway, 502-583-1234 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.

NIGHT LIFE Listings are keyed to the Locator Map on pages 20 and 21.

4TH STREET LIVE! 4th Street Live! is Louisville’s downtown entertainment and commercial complex. With a mix of sports, slick entertainment, and upscale dining, it’s the go-to destination for those who like their entertainment big, bright, and loud.

Maker’s Mark Bourbon House and Lounge 446 S 4th St. Upscale restaurant with a focus on bourbon.

1250 Bardstown Rd. Strong drinks, cheap prices.

Holy Grale

1034 Bardstown Rd. Rotating craft beer selection.

River City Drafthouse 1574 1/2 Bardstown Rd. Drafts available in three sizes: sample, half pint, and pint.

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 pm daily.

ST. MATTHEWS A prominent suburb of Louisville, St. Matthews is home to malls, shopping centers, and a somewhat more refined, chic nightlife.

Saint’s

Howl at the Moon

Molly Malones

434 S 4th St. Dueling piano bar/group karaoke.

3900 Shelbyville Rd. Pub-style atmosphere; live sports (especially soccer).

Ri Ra Irish Pub

60 West Bistro and Martini Bar

445 S 4th St. Pub with Irish-inspired fare.

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Tengo Sed Cantina

432 S 4th St. Dancing, drinks, and food with a Mexican flair.

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Bardstown Road is one long stretch of the Highlands featuring eclectic bars, dives, and boutiques. Developing out of the relocation of many “oddity” stores to the area in the late 1980s, there’s always something out of the ordinary to do on Bardstown Road.

131 Breckenridge Ln. Upstairs skybar with live musicians.

3939 Shelbyville Rd. 60+ martini list.

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