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A Christmas Carol A beloved holiday celebration filled with warmth, visual splendor, and joyous music. Snap review: engaging story, but leave a few minutes before the end when Ebenezer Scrooge loses his edge. It always hurts to see the elderly go soft. Dec. 6–23 Louisville Christmas Gift and Decor Show Because you need more Christmas swag…there'll be more than 700 booths of Christmas gifts and decorations at the 22nd Annual Christmas Gift & Decor Show. Free pictures with Santa and a train display in the Christmas-decorated lobby. And props for not naming this event the Holiday Gift and Decor Show; while a more-inclusive title might attract more customers, it'd be a lost battle in The War on Christmas, 2011 edition. Dec. 9–11 Artist reception for Amanda 'Monk' Church From childhood to adulthood, Church says her work is an interpretation of her feelings, thoughts and actions. Through costume and disguise (literally and figuratively) a character is born and a lifetime journey begins. An attempt to discover how she relates to this world, pretending that she knows, at the same time fearing that her true self will be revealed—unmasked. (I want to reveal my true self, but my probation officer says I need to keep my pants on.) Dec 6, 6–9 p.m.
Holiday Card Factory at American Printing House for the Blind Learn how people who are blind (grammar tip: always put "people" first and the disability second—don't let an impairment define the person) and visually impaired "see" with their fingers through tactile illustrations. Then participate in a tactile holiday-card—making workshop to celebrate the spirit of Christmas, Hanukkah or Kwanza, and add a message in Braille. Registration is required. Dec. 10, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Handel's Messiah The classical holiday classic, presented with a full orchestra and full choir. The Hallelujah Chorus gets the attention, but music aficionados know Handel's best passage in the oratorio is "We like sheep." Dec. 10–11, 6 p.m. Diego Garcia at Zanzabar Formerly the front man of disbanded group Elefant, Diego Garcia embarked on a solo venture after the band's breakup in 2010. Straying from his previous group's post-punk sound, the New York-via-Miami singer/songwriter began making romantic pop with Latin and tropicalia influences, occasionally incorporating full string arrangements. Reminiscent of the carefree pop of the 1960s, Garcia won over a fanbase with his debut single "You Were Never There." Fun fact: Diego Garcia is also the name of a tropical coral atoll in the Indian Ocean. (The closest you'll likely get to it is Destin, Fla.) Dec. 10, 9 p.m.
Boys and Girls Haven Second Annual Salute to the Legends Former University of Louisville, University of Kentucky and Bellarmine coaches and players, along with other sports celebrities will sign autographs and answer questions. Featured Legends scheduled to appear include Coach Denny Crum, Rick Robey, Jack Givens, Kyle Macy, Billy Reed, Paul Rogers, and Tony Stallings. New this year, in celebration of Boys and Girls Haven's commitment to the female youths we serve, we welcome Patti Cooksey and Tori Murden McClure. The event offers a silent auction full of enticing items, a one-of-a-kind raffle drawing, cash bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres (that's French for "appetizer"). The event perfectly combines the passion of the Legends with the mission of Boys and Girls Haven. The story of Boys Haven is the story of Father James C. Maloney, who saw a need and devoted his entire life to fulfilling it. Boys and Girls Havens’ mission is to shelter, heal and teach young people to become productive and healthy members of our community. While their services have expanded over the years, the mission to serve young people and families, regardless of race or creed, has remained constant for over half a century. Since its founding, Boys and Girls Haven has touched the lives of more than 3,500 abandoned, abused and neglected children. Dec. 11, 6 p.m. Chris Isaak at the Louisville Palace Chris Isaak concerts: they're not just for women and the men who are wooing them anymore. "I have always wanted to make this record," Isaak said about his newest release, Beyond the Sun, released on Oct. 18. Yes, after more than a quarter of a century into his career, Chris Isaak has finally created the album he's always wanted to make. (No, that line wasn't added snark, it's actually part of the press release. As a child spinning his parents 45s in their Stockton, California home, this committed artist has been obsessed with the glory days of Memphis' Sun Studio and the visionary artists who got their starts there—including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis—all of them discovered and nurtured by the late, great Sun Records founder Sam Phillips. Now Isaak has acted on this lifelong obsession, recapturing the transformative hepcat brilliance of the classic sides cut by these greats at Sun with Phillips during the mid-'50s, while also getting down to the heart and soul of his own deeply rooted musical identity. Dec. 11, 7:30 p.m. | ||||||||||
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