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The Diane Moore Academy Christmas Dance Show Please join the Diane Moore Dance Academy and the Miracle dances for a Christmas dance show! The Miracle Dancers are students with many types of special needs. Formed in 1992, the Miracle Dancers started with 3 students and have grown to nearly 75 dancers. They have touched the heart of all those who have had the pleasure of watching them dance. This Saturday, join them for a Christmas show at the Fern Creek Fire Department. Admission is free, but bring your donation to support the Miracle Dancers Scholarship Fund. There will be a live nativity and many Christmas favorites will be performed! December 13, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. The Fern Creek Fire Department 9409 Old Bardstown Rd 40291 Louisville , KY miracledancerfoundation.org/make-a-pledge/ Free, Donations encouraged and appreciated 
Healthy Cooking for the Holidays Making a dish for a holiday party? Come to Healthy Cooking for the Holidays for cooking demonstrations and see how to make dishes that are healthier for you and your loved ones. Bring in your recipes and they’ll give you some tips! Plus, see how serving size and portion control can keep the weight off. December 11, 12 - 1 P.M. Healthy Lifestyle Center at Medical Center Jewish Northeast 2401 Terra Crossing Blvd Louisville, KY 40245 502-210-4520 Free Bourbon Salon at Oxmoor Farm "Bourbon and Food" seeks to show participants how easy it can be to pair food with the proper bourbon, as well as how to use bourbon for cooking. Bourbon Historian Mike Veach will be joined by Chef Ouita Michel, owner of Holly Hill Inn at Midway Kentucky and chef for Woodford Reserve Distillery; Joshua Moore, Chef for Volare in Louisville; and Chocolatier Kelly Ramsey, owner of Art Eatables Chocolates in Louisville for this discussion on bourbon and food pairings. Participants will enjoy bourbon tastings as well as bourbon flavored treats at this event. December 11, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Oxmoor Farm 720 Oxmoor Avenue Louisville, KY 40222 filsonhistorical.org/event/filson-bourbon-salon-part-5-bourbon-food/ 502-635-5083 $50 Scout is Out Release Party at Copper & Kings The inaugural edition of The Scout Guide Louisville is the newest addition to The Scout Guide’s national network of annual city guides and blogs. The Scout Guide Louisville showcases more than 25 independently-owned shops, restaurants, design studios, entrepreneurs, and other businesses in a sophisticated, modern, beautiful book. What separates TSG from other magazines or advertisements is the support local businesses will receive from TSG’s online presence, including a local blog, social media postings, and mentions in TSG national website and e-newsletter. December 11, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Copper & Kings 1121 E. Washington St. Louisville, KY 40206 thescoutguide.com Free All The Whos in Whoville at The Alley Theater If you missed your chance to see this sold out Christmas show in 2013, now is your chance to forgive yourself! In this timey-wimey parody/ tribute to two of our favorite Doctors, Who and Seuss, the citizens of Whoville are under threat from an old menace. But a Who of a different sort arrives to save Christmas Day! December 11, 7:30 - 9:45 p.m. The Alley Theater 633 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 thealleytheater.org/show.aspx?name=whos14 502-713-6178 $12 - $20 Sweaty Sheep Merry Christmas Gala at Headliners Join the Sweaty Sheep, a Christian athletic ministry group, as they promote their “runPossible” initiative at Headliners. Enjoy music by Street Corner Symphony, Frank Morris, and Bernie Lubbers. December 11, 7:45 - 11:55 p.m. Headliners Music Hall 1386 Lexington Rd Louisville, KY 40206 headlinerslouisville.com/ 502-584-8088 $10 - $15 The Day They Shot John Lennon at the Kentucky Center Presented by Actor's Choice Theatre, The Day They Shot John Lennon, takes place in the street in front of the Manhattan apartment house where John Lennon was shot to death. Deeply moved and shocked by this awful event, many New Yorkers spontaneously assembled there to pay tribute to their slain idol. December 11, 8 - 9:30 p.m. Kentucky Center, MeX Theater 501 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 kentuckycenter.org/Events/The-Day-They-Shot-John-Lennon/12956#tab-performances-link 800-775-7777 $17 
The 4th Annual Spalding University Arts and Crafts Fair Need to finish up your last minute Christmas shopping? Plan to attend the 4th Annual Spalding University Arts and Crafts Fair to check off everyone on your to-do list! December 12, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Spalding University Ballroom 824 South 4Th Street Louisville, KY 40203 spalding.edu/event/4th-annual-holiday-arts-crafts-fair/ Free Fifth Third Bank’s A Christmas Carol Celebrate the splendor of the holidays with Ebenezer Scrooge, Tiny Tim and the spirits of Christmas Past, Present and Future in this fresh take on an old favorite. Dickens’ classic tale finds new life in this totally redesigned production featuring new sets and costumes and the warmth of holiday music. December 12, 7 - 9:30 p.m. Actors Theatre of Louisville 316 West Main Street 40202 Louisville , KY actorstheatre.org/shows/fifth-third-banks-a-christmas-carol-2014-2015/ 502-584-1265 Ticket prices vary McQuixote Books & Coffee Presents: Malapropisms & Mondegreens Join us for a night of poetry. We'll have hors d'oeuvres to snack on and a full bill of talent. The cast in this troupe come from all reaches and walks of life. They promise to climb treehouses, build model airplanes, hole up in tenements in cold cities, and drink cheap brandy on street corners with you through the course of the night. December 12, 5:30 - 8 p.m. McQuixote Books & Coffee 1512 Portland Ave, #1 Louisville, KY 40203 mistybakerbooks.com/2014/11/10/have-a-cup-of-coffee-meet-a-pirate/ 502-530-9658 Free The Twelve Murders of Christmas at the Hilton Garden Inn WhoDunnit presents its classic holiday spectacular –– The Twelve Murders of Christmas! Six strangers gather in an elegant mansion, having received an invitation to a lavish holiday soirée — only to discover that they are locked in for the night, and that one of them is intent on murdering the others! But which one, and why? Critically acclaimed as one of WhoDunnit’s all-time best! December 12, 7 - 10 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn-Airport 2735 Crittenden Drive Louisville, KY 40209 whodunnitky.com 502-426-7100 $45.50 includes dinner, show, tax, and gratuity Boney James at the Louisville Palace Saxophonist Boney James' sound is far from smooth jazz. His music is muscular and gritty and comes with different elements that need to be experienced in his compelling live performance at the Louisville Palace. December 12, 8 - 11:55 p.m. Louisville Palace 625 S 4th St Louisville, KY 40202 louisvillepalace.com/ 502-583-4555 $18.75 - $75 
Christmas in Anchorage Get in the holiday spirit as historic Anchorage Public School celebrates the 34th Annual Christmas in Anchorage. Guests will enjoy festivities ranging from Breakfast with Santa to the fabulous Holiday Boutique. Visit the school between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. to enjoy many favorite Anchorage traditions. December 13, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Anchorage Public School 11400 Ridge Road Louisville, KY 40223 anchoragepta.wordpress.com/christmas-in-anchorage-2/ 502-245-8927 Free BBC ST Matthews Beer Release and Ugly Sweater Contest Who wants a good excuse to drink beer and wear that ugly sweater that is still in your closet from last Christmas? Bluegrass Brewing Company's Ebenezer Holiday Ale is being released on Dec. 13th. ABV 6.9 IBU 23.4. Festive, full bodied with a touch of spice. Crystallized ginger, orange zest and 2 types of cinnamon. Beer is Food! Get that ugly sweater out of the closet or create your own. We will be having an Ugly Sweater Contest that night also. Drink beer. Win prizes! December 13, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Bluegrass Brewing Co.-St. Matthews 3929 Shelbyville Road Louisville, KY 40207 bbcbrew.com 502-899-7070 Free Best Christmas Pageant Ever The Herdmans are the worst kids in the whole history of the world; they lie, steal and cheat. Now they have bullied their way into the church’s annual Christmas pageant! Expected to be the “worst pageant ever,” the whole town has gathered in anticipation, waiting to see how the Herdmans will ruin Christmas. Will the pageant be a disaster as everyone is expecting, or will the spirit of the season change the hearts and minds of the Herdman family? Back by popular demand; join StageOne for this raucous holiday event! December 13, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Kentucky Center 501 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 kentuckycenter.org/Stage-One/14-15/Best-Christmas-Pageant-Ever/12447#tab-show-information-link 800-775-7777 Ticket prices vary Umpteenth Annual $20 Art Show This show is an awesome way to get yourself or your loved ones some awesome art. 30 artists will gather and offer their work for just $20 -- no more, no less. This event is always a blast and many of these artists are offering one of a kind pieces at this awesomely low price so get there early! December 13, 6 - 9 p.m. Copper & Kings 1121 E. Washington Street Louisville, KY 40206 facebook.com/events/1522636184645008 Free Twisted Images and Revelry Boutique Gallery Present: Deck the Walls Revelry Boutique Gallery and Twisted Images present Deck the Walls, an all-ages art event showcasing art on or made out of skate boards. Over 100 artists are participating and there are over 100 skateboard decks in the show! Three bands will be playing: Trophy Wives, The Damnit and Shadowpact. Red Bull will be sponsoring the event and providing participants with "wings" for the night! December 13, 6 - 11 p.m. St. John's Theater 637 E Market Street Louisville, KY 40202 facebook.com/events/259227530867682/ Free Winter Arts Festival Celebrate the Tim Faulkner Gallery's 7th anniversary at its first ever Winter Arts Festival! This will be a blow out event with live music, costumes & art. They are also combining this event with a winter warmth drive for the good people at Neighborhood House. Enjoy live music, a sexy costume fashion show, and local art. This event is also working to provide warm winter wear to the neighborhood with a Winter Warmth Clothing Drive! Tim Faulkner Gallery 1512 Portland Ave Louisville, KY 40203 facebook.com/events/330075850509720/?ref=4 502-389-0347 Free, Donations appreciated

Yew Dell Express Train Exhibit & Santa Don't miss this holiday favorite for all ages. Where else can you see a snow fillage and model trains in a castle, go shopping without the crowds and entertain the kids with scavenger hunts and a visit from Santa? Yew Dell's model train village is the creation of master modeler and train man Bob Irmscher and has rapidly become a tradition for many area families. Come enjoy the trains, the grounds and all the holiday season offers in the gardens! December 14, 12 - 4 p.m. Yew Dell Botanical Gardens 6220 Old LaGrange Rd Crestwood, KY 40014 yewdellgardens.org/events-list.aspx 502-241-4788 $7 Go Santa Go 5k We want to invite you to join in the holiday fun at the Go Santa Go 5k, which will be supporting Gilda's Club Louisville. Every participant will receive their choice of a Santa shirt, hat and beard or an Elf shirt and hat to wear while running. Enjoy holiday music, candy, and cookies along the 5k course. Participating in our event is a great way to get into the "Holiday Spirit" as we serve Gilda's Club Louisville and remind everyone that you can still be active & healthy even during the holiday / chilly season. December 14, 9 - 10:30 a.m. Iroquois Park 5216 New Cut Road Louisville, KY 40214 nrroadracing.com/races/gosantago-louisville-ky/ 502-368-5865 $40 - $50 Light Up Schnitzelburg & Caroling Decorate the SACC Christmas Tree (located on the side of Mo's Food Mart) and meet Santa! After we decorate the tree, please join us for caroling around the neighborhood! December 14, 9:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. Mo's Food Mart 1036 Goss Ave Louisville , KY 40217 schnitzelburg.blogspot.com Free Dickens Holiday Dinner at the Galt House Hotel Join us for a Victorian four-course dinner, served family-style by Dickens Christmas characters. Top off the evening with an old fashioned horse drawn carriage, including Wassail Cider served in a keepsake mug and Christmas carols as you enjoy the Christmas lights of the city. Guests are encouraged to dress for the occasion. December 14, 7 - 10:30 p.m. Galt House Hotel 140 North Fourth St. Louisville, KY 40202 christmasatthegalthouse.com 502-589-5200 $99 | |
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