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Simon Boccanegra Kentucky Opera Brown-Forman 2013/2014 Season
By Giuseppe Verdi Simon Boccanegra is given great power and influence but loses the love of his life and must deal with deadly politics before finding his long lost daughter and redemption. Even though time runs out for Simon, he manages a last moment with his daughter and gives his blessing to her new husband as his successor. A company premiere featuring Malcolm MacKenzie as Simon Boccanegra and Inna Dukach as his daughter Amelia. November 15, 7:00-10:00 PM Brown Theatre
315 W Broadway
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
http://www.kentuckycenter.org/Events/Simon-Boccanegra/10122#tab-performances
(502) 584-7777.
Tickets start at $31.00
Dwight Yoakam at French Lick Resort
Recently nominated for 2013 Americana Honors and Awards’ Artist of the Year with a whopping twelve gold and nine platinum or multi-platinum albums, Yoakam makes his first appearance at French Lick Resort. His latest album, Warner Bros. release 3 Pears, demonstrates his talent for incorporating multiple influences into one fluid piece. More than 30 Yoakam singles have charted with 22 racing to Top 20 status, including Honky Tonk Man, Please Please Baby, Little Ways, I Sang Dixie, It Only Hurts When I Cry, Fast as You and Thousand Miles from Nowhere. He has also won two Grammys and been nominated more than 20 times. November 15, 8:00-10:00 PM French Lick Resort
8670 West State Road 56
French Lick, Indiana 47432
www.frenchlick.com/entertainment/concerts
888-936-9360
$35-$95 
Christmas at the Galt House Hotel
Christmas at the Galt House Hotel, Louisville, November 16, 2013 through January 1, 2014. Families are making Christmas at the Galt House Hotel a holiday tradition. From the larger-than-life KaLightoscope luminaries, to the Christmas Village with the Snow Fairy and her castle, restored figures from old department store holiday windows, a new green screen game for guests, and the Candy Cane Forest with 100 animated characters, a talking tree and the Peppermint Express kiddies train ride, to the Colors of the Season Holiday Dinner Show, the holiday spirit is in full force. Even more magic and wonder has been packed in this holiday season, and guests say they love the uniqueness of the event. With a FREE child's ticket per purchase of an adult KaLightoscope Christmas ticket, that makes for a great value. Christmas at the Galt House Hotel has also been featured on the Travel Channel's "Christmas Crazy" special. More information: ChristmasAtTheGaltHouseHotel.com or 502.584-7777. November 16, 12:00-11:55 PM Galt House Hotel
140 N. Fourth Street
Louisville, KY 40202
www.ChristmasAtTheGaltHouse.com
502-589-5200
Monday - Thursday $14.99 per adult / Child Free Ticket with each Adult Ticket purchase and $18.99 per Adult and FREE Child Ticket for each Adult Ticket purchase WhoDunnit': Murder at the Queen's Table
WhoDunnit's new holiday spectacular! Come celebrate the holiday season in grand Elizabethan style! Her Majesty invites you to join in the glorious revelry at her royal Christmas feast, but beware ... a murderer may be lurking nearby. Murder at the Queen's Table is WhoDunnit's newest holiday special, and it's sheer delight! November 16, 12:00-12:00 AM Ramada Plaza Hotel Louisville
9700 Bluegrass Parkway
Louisville , KY -
http://www.whodunnitky.com/attractions.shtml
(502) 426-7100
Tickets are $45.50 each, which includes meal, show, tax and gratuity
The Louisville Ballet Holiday Nutcracker Boutique & Bake Sale
Shop for holiday gifts including traditional nutcrackers, unique jewelry, pashmina scarves and handbags while supporting the student dancers of the Louisville Ballet Youth Ensemble. November 16, 10:00-4:00 PM Louisville Ballet Studio
315 East Main Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
www.louisvilleballet.org/danceschool
502-583-3150
Free Buck Creek Valley Rescue Farm MUD BOG
Mud Bog 12 noon to 6pm With Truck Tug of War Kids Mud Tug of War ATV Mud Trial $20 Per truck or car load $10 Per Atv rider Food can purchased at a low cost Hot dog, Chili or Chili Dog, chips and drink (hot chocolate, coffee or lemonade) Bon Fire 6pm to 8pm Bring your family and your chairs. If you are going to participate in the Mug Bog please call the Rescue 812-968-3000 by Friday Nov 15th and reserve your spot All proceeds go to Ride To Rescue Buck November 16, 12:00-9:00 PM Buck Creek Valley Rescue Farm
4700 Shewmaker Ln SE
Elizabeth, Indiana 47117
http://www.buckcreekvalleyrescue.org/
812-968-3000
$20 per truck/car load $10 ATV rider
ECO Kids Discovery Day: Autumn at the Children’s Play Garden
ECO Kids Discovery Day: Autumn at the Children’s Play Garden Celebrate autumn in the fourth installment of Four Seasons at the Children’s Play Garden! Kids and their families will enjoy sipping on cider and participating in hands-on activities, art projects and outdoor play. Activities based at the Children’s Play Garden. On Your Own Challenge, and Discovery Stations are at the Children’s Play Garden from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. November 16, 1:00-4:00 PM Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest, Garden Pavilion
2499 Clermont Rd
Clermont, Kentucky 40110
http://bernheim.org/event/eco-kids-discovery-day-autumn-at-the-childrens-play-garden/
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FREE event; $5 weekend environmental impact fee non-members Carmichael's to host the Henry Brothers
On Saturday, November 16th at 4 PM, Carmichael's welcomes David and Joe Henry for a discussion of their new book "Furious Cool : Richard Pryor and the World that Made Him." Joe Henry is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist, and Grammy award winning producer. He has released 12 studio albums and produced multiple recordings for other artists. Louisville resident David Henry is an author, screenwriter, video and broadcast producer. "Furious Cool" is their first book. They are also at work on a screenplay based on Pryor’s life and career. Please join us! November 16, 4:00-5:30 PM Carmichael's Bookstore
2720 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY 40206
http://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com
(502) 896-6950
Free! Sparkling and Celebratory Wine Tasting
Champagne has always been a staple drink during the holidays but recently a plethora of new sparkling wines have emerged from all over the world and with it, new varietals to discover. This month we will taste some exciting new sparkling and still wines that will liven up your holiday celebrations. $35 per person includes wine flight and assorted canapés Tax and 18% gratuity is additional November 16, 5:30-7:30 PM 610 Magnolia at the Wine Studio
621 W Magnolia ave.
Lousiville, ky 40208
610magnolia.com
502.636.0783
$35 per person 
Rain: A Tribute To The Beatles
Two performances: November 17 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Together longer than The Beatles themselves, RAIN has mastered every song, gesture and nuance of the legendary foursome, delivering a totally live, note-for-note performance that's as infectious as it is transporting. From the early hits to later classics that The Beatles never got the chance to play live, this adoring tribute will take you back to a time when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends! November 17, 2:00-10:00 PM The Louisville Palace
625 S 4th St
Louisville , KY 40202
http://louisvillepalace.com/event/16004AB096664E4B
(502) 583-4555
Tickets starting at $57.50 Film Screening of "Out of Print"
This film draws us into the world of words, illuminating the turbulent, exciting journey from the book through the digital revolution, all to highlight how this revolution is changing everything about the printed word -- and changing us. This event is free. November 17, 7:00-9:00 PM Clifton Center
2117 Payne Street
Louisville, KY 40206
http://www.cliftoncenter.org
(502) 896-8480
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