A partnership of neighborhoods and organizations celebrates the unique bl/files/storyimages/of lifestyles that make the Highlands a special place in Louisville. The Highlands Cup 5K Run/Walk for Highlands Community Ministries, Highlands-Douglass Big Rock Jazz Fest, Empty Bowls, Belknap Neighborhood Fall Festival and the Farmington Harvest Festival combine efforts to become one of Louisville's official Metrofest outdoor events again for 2006. These are family-friendly events that celebrate our community, arts and music to help support neighborhood and park improvements, the ecumenical services of Highlands Community Ministries and our historical treasure at Farmington.
ACTIVITIES/EVENTS
Saturday, October 7
Highlands Cup 5K Run/Walk (8am - $20/$25)
Pancake Breakfast to Benefit HCM (8:30am)
Big Band Concert & Dance with Dave Mehl's Swing Street Band (to Benefit HCM - 8pm to 11pm - $10)
Sunday, October 8 (1-5 p.m.)
Highland-Douglass Big Rock Jazz Fest presents Blue Wisp Big Band with vocalist Mary Ellen Tanner with special guests:
University of Louisville Jazz Ensemble
Bellarmine University Jazz Ensemble
This family-friendly event is open to the public at no charge.
Location: Big Rock Area of Cherokee Park
Rain location: St. Paul United Methodist Church Family Life Center
Contact: Patty Bailey - (502) 741-7272
Wednesday, October 11 (6 pm)
Neighborhood Parade with Squallis Puppets
Parade route (map) starts at St. Francis of Assisi Church front lawn (1960 Bardstown Rd) and goes through Douglass Loop, ending at St. Paul United Methodist Church (2000 Douglass Blvd)
Entertainment in the Loop by John Gage - 6:00p
Bring canned goods and plan to march along in the parade!
Contact: Linda Bowles - (502) 451-7535
Thursday, October 12 (5:30pm - 8pm)
Empty Bowls Art & Food Benefit for HCM
Empty Bowls touches your heart & head through your stomach.
Where: Bellarmine University, Frazier Hall, the student center, Douglass Blvd & Norris Place to Knights Way parking entrance.
What: $27 meal & handcrafted ceramic bowl donated by multiple potters. $12 meal only.
Many restaurants providing soup & desserts.A light meal and silent auction to benefit HCM Individual and Family Assistance Program.
Contact: Email Lynn Humphey or call her at (502) 451-3626.
Friday , October 13
12th Belknap Fall Festival Eve (Download Flyer)
Food and Music
No Admission Charge
6:30pm to 7:30pm
Louisville Leopard Percussionists
7:45pm to 10pm
Millerz & Lenz
Saturday, October 14
12th Belknap Fall Festival (Download Flyer)
Rain or Shine)
10am
Welcome, Thanks & Special Recognitions
(Stage)
10:30 to 12:30pm
Rascals of Ragtyme
(Stage)
12:30 pm
Presentation of Art Awards
(Stage)
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Walker & Kays
(Stage)
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Ju-ju the Clown & Juice
3:30 - 4:00 pm
Atherton High School Jazz Band
(Stage)
4:30 - 7:00 pm
100% Legal
Historic Douglass Loop in the Highlands of Louisville, KY
(Off 2200 Block Bardstown Rd. - Dundee Rd., Harvard & Yale/Wibben Dr.)
Sunday, October 15
Noon to 5pm (Rain or Shine)
2006 Farmington Festival
3033 Bardstown Road
No Admission Charge (Charge for food and some activities).
