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Fourth Street Live! and Southern Comfort Mardi Gras Celebration!Start: 02/20/2009 - 12:00 pm End: 02/24/2009 - 11:55 pm Location: Fourth Street Live! Address: Fourth Street Live! City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: Price: Description: Southern Comfort presents Kentucky's Biggest Mardi Gras Celebration February 20 through 24! FREE parking is available at the Galleria Garage all five days! J.Gumbo's Mardi Gras Meal Deal - Now through February 24, enjoy classic Cajun and Creole fare for only $8! Includes of a bowl of Cajun cuisine, entree, drink and king cake. Mardi Gras Celebration at Hotel Nightclub, Angels Rock Bar and Tengo Sed Cantina - Grab a handful of beads and head to the city's hottest clubs on Friday, February 20 for $4 Southern Comfort Hurricanes! Howl at the Moon Mardi Gras Party - On Sunday, February 22, take part in the dueling-piano tradition (originating in the French Quarter) with half-priced tables and a chance to win a hotel package! Sully's Saloon KISS-FM Fat Tuesday Celebration - On February 24, the official Mardi Gras, win a Spring Break trip to Vegas, participate in the 2nd annual bead contest, or just enjoy great drink specials like $2.50 Coronas, $3 SoCo Lime Shots and $4 Hurricanes!The Pub Mardi Gras Celebration - Get a taste of the Big Easy with king cake and Southern Comfort Hurricanes on February 24, Fat Tuesday! Louisville Orchestra's Hilliard Lyons Classic Series presents Voodoo & ViolinsStart: 02/20/2009 - 8:00 pm End: 02/20/2009 - 2:25 pm Location: Kentucky Center, Whitney Hall Address: City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: 502.587.8681 Price: $25 - $75 Description: Jason Weinberger, associate conductor ● Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR), violin Louisville, KY (January 12, 2009)… On Thursday, February 19 and Friday, February 20 the Louisville Orchestra presents an array of culturally-inspired music at Whitney Hall, including Voodoo Violin Concerto No. 1, with composer/performer Daniel Bernard Roumain (DBR) himself. Also being presented are Alberto Ginastera’s Variaciones concertantes, op. 23, and Piotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 2 in C Minor, op. 17 (“Little Russian”). Single tickets range from $25 - $75 and are available by calling 502.584.7777 or by visiting LouisvilleOrchestra.org.
Comedian Josh Blue at The Improv Comedy ClubStart: 02/19/2009 - 8:00 pm End: 02/21/2009 - 11:00 pm Location: The Improv at Fourth Street Live! Address: Fourth Street Live! City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: Price: Description: Since winning Season 4 of NBC's "Last Comic Standing", Josh Blue has emerged as one of the hottest comedians in the country, performing to sold-out crowds across the country. His next stop is Louisville's Improv February 19 - 21. Don't miss Josh Blue when he comes to The Improv! February 19 at 8:00 PM, February 20 at 8:00 & 10:00 PM, and February 21 at 7:00 & 9:00 PM. Tickets are available now at www.improvlouisville.com. 
National Houseboat ExpoStart: 02/20/2009 - 10:00 pm End: 02/22/2009 - 7:00 pm Location: KEC South Wing C Address: 221 4th Street City: Louisville State: KY Phone: (208) 542-2212 Price: $10-$25 Description: The world’s largest houseboat expo returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center where hundreds of exhibitors will showcase new and used houseboats for sale and the latest products and accessories for every boating need. Attendees may also receive advice from manufacturers and experts about all areas of houseboating and houseboating products. A competitive cornhole tournament will also take place during the Houseboat Expo, and children may participate in the Fun Toss. Visit the website to sign up for the cornhole tournament. Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at www.houseboatexpo.com. Carl Casper Custom & Louisville New Car ShowStart: 02/20/2009 - 12:00 pm End: 02/22/2009 - 11:00 pm Location: KEC Address: 221 4th Street City: Louisville State: KY Phone: (502) 267-0077 Price: Adults - $14, Children 6-12 years - $5; Children five years & under – Free Description: Special advanced $2.00 off discount coupons available at all participating GLADA Auto Dealers. No advanced tickets. All tickets may be purchased at the door. Two sensational events combined into one! Carl Casper’s Custom and The Louisville New Car Show come together to create the world’s greatest auto show ever. Custom cars compete and the area New Car Auto Manufacturers bring in the newest models. Hundreds of exhibitors, along with television stars, wrestling superstars, and current sports figures, meet the public and sign autographs. Art, Wine & ChocolateStart: 02/21/2009 - 6:00 pm End: 02/21/2009 - 10:00 pm Location: The Sweet Tooth Address: 3110 Frankfort Ave City: Louisville State: KY Phone: Price: Description: We are excited to announce the second annual Wine, Art & Chocolate event at The Sweet Tooth. This event connects the community with local "undiscovered" artists. Artists will be in attendance to talk about their work and help you select a piece of original art, including photography, pen & ink, oil paintings and textiles. Also, Jan Bravard, a Kentucky vintner, will serve her wine and talk about the growing wine market in Kentucky. The Sweet Tooth will be sampling a variety of chocolate delights. As a way to give back to the community 5% of all sales at the event will be donated to The Shamrock Foundation, a no-kill animal rescue organization. 
Proof on Main’s Celebrity Bartending Event to Benefit Visually Impaired Preschool ServicesStart: 02/22/2009 - 5:30 pm End: 02/22/2009 - 7:30 pm Location: Proof on Main Address: 7020 West Main Street City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: (502) 217-6360 Price: Description: Proof on Main’s recipe for February’s Celebrity Bartending Event mixes one part Maker’s Mark president Bill Samuels, Jr. and one part Fox in the Morning anchor Barry Bernson to benefit the Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS). On Sunday, February 22 at 5:30 p.m., the two local celebrities will be slinging drinks behind the bar at Proof, and until 7:30 p.m., all tips and a portion of the bar proceeds will go to benefit VIPS. For an added incentive, Maker’s Mark has generously agreed to match Proof’s donation for the evening. For more information on the Celebrity Bartending Event or to make reservations for dinner, call Proof on Main at (502) 217-6360. Proof on Main is located at 702 West Main Street. For more information visit www.proofonmain.com. America’s Best Cheer & Dance – Louisville NationalsStart: 02/22/2009 - 8:00 am End: 02/22/2009 - 5:00 pm Location: KEC Broadbent Arena Address: 221 4th Street City: Louisville State: KY Phone: 1-877-BEST-118 Price: Adults - $12 per day; Children 6 & under admitted free Description: Some of the best cheer and dance teams in the nation will compete for an opportunity to participate in the U.S. Finals. An official schedule will be posted at www.abchampionships.com Find Greatness Within SeriesStart: 02/22/2009 - 2:00 pm End: 02/22/2009 - 4:00 pm Location: Muhammad Ali Center Address: 144 N. Sixth Street City: Louisville State: KY Phone: To purchase tickets, call (502) 992-5329 Price: $5 per person, per program Description: Make plans to attend the annual Find Greatness Within Series –programs held two Sundays in February that highlight African American heritage, music, storytelling and expressions of unity. On February 22, explore and experience how African Americans have used music and the spoken word to express themselves during tumultuous times in history. Learn the art of storytelling through musical performances by the Pod-Ville Theatre. Receive a copy of the lyrics from the inspirational song "I Need You to Survive." | | | |
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