For the weekend of July 3-5 
Fireworks and Sightseeing Cruises on the Belle of Louisville and Spirit of Jefferson
Start: 07/03/2009 - 7:30 pm End: 07/04/2009 - 11:00 pm Location: 401 W River Rd Address: 401 W River Rd City: Louisville State: KY Phone: 502-574-2992 Price: $18 per person Description: Come and enjoy the fireworks with us on two riverboats (The Belle of Louisville and Spirit of Jefferson) and take in the weekend on the river. The cruises board at 7:30pm. The cruise is from 8:30-11pm. There will
be cash concessions, a cash bar, and souvenior shop onboard for
everyone to enjoy. Jazz Ambassadors Start: 07/03/2009 - 8:00 pm End: 07/03/2009 - 9:15 pm Location: The Brown Theatre Address: 315 West Broadway City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: (502) 584-7777 Price: This event is free, however tickets are required. Limit 4 per patron. Description: The Jazz
Ambassadors is the United States Army’s premier touring jazz orchestra
and one of the finest jazz ensembles in the world. This 19-member big
band, formed in 1969, continues to
receive great acclaim both at home and abroad performing America’s
original art form, jazz. The band has performed in all fifty states,
Canada, Mexico, Japan, India, and across Europe. Concerts by the Jazz Ambassadors are designed to entertain all types of
audiences. Many of the Jazz Ambassadors’ members arrange and compose
specifically for the ensemble, highlighting
the group’s creative talent and gifted soloists. Their diverse
repertoire includes big band swing, Latin, contemporary jazz,
standards, popular tunes, Dixieland, and patriotic selections. The
United States Congress has proclaimed jazz “a national treasure.” The
Jazz Ambassadors proudly presents this uniquely American music
throughout the United States and the world. Hank Williams Jr. LIVE Start: 07/03/2009 - 8:00 pm End: 07/03/2009 - 11:00 pm Location: Horseshoe Hotel & Casino Address: 11999 Casino Center Drive SE City: Elizbeth State: IN Phone: 800-745-3000 Price: Description: Bocephus rides again at Horseshoe Southern Indiana on Friday,
July 3 as a part of of the Outdoor Summer Concert Series! The show is a 21+ event. Hear classics from the country legend such as "All My Rowdy Friends", "Country Boy Can Survive", and more. 
Waterfront Independence Festival Start: 07/04/2009 - 5:00 pm End: 07/04/2009 - 5:00 pm Location: Waterfront Park Address: Waterfront Prk City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: Price: Free Description: Legendary favorites The Ohio Players will headline Saturday night with their spare, supple groove and bass-heavy finger-poppin’ funk. Greyboy Allstars, an acid jazz band that focuses more on jazz than groove-oriented dance music, and the minimalist grooves and reimagined electro of Lyrics Born complete Saturday’s lineup.
Families will enjoy the Catfish Louie Kids Area again with plenty of quality activities for children, including kids bands, Radio Disney personalities and games, free caricature portraits, arts and crafts, and inflatable games such as the moon bounce and super slide. The Science Center will have a booth both days; Thursday’s theme is country music, with activities that will help kids learn about the science of sound by investigating country music and sounds from around the world. On Friday, kids will investigate the science of Independence Day, with activities focused on color, flight and fireworks.
Louisville Orchestra's Independence Day Celebration Start: 07/04/2009 - 8:00 pm End: 07/04/2009 - 10:00 pm Location: RiverStage, Jeffersonville IN Address: Spring Street at the River City: Jeffersonv State: IN Phone: 502.587.8681 Price: $10 Suggested Donation Description: July 4, 2009 • 8pm • RiverStage, Spring Street at the Ohio River in Jeffersonville
Jason Weinberger, The Bruno Walter Associate Conductor Chair, conductor
Kicking off the Louisville Orchestra's new Summer Classics Series; the
special Independence Day Celebration on July 4 at the RiverStage on the
Ohio River in Jeffersonville begins at 8pm and will be led by associate
conductor Jason Weinberger, featuring Sousa Marches and other patriotic
favorites. The outdoor venue in Indiana offers a great view for Fourth
of July fireworks from Waterfront Park following the concert. Crescent Hill Old-fashioned 4th of July Art & Music Festival Start: 07/04/2009 End: 07/05/2009 (All Day) Location: Peterson Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Ave., Louisville 40206 Address: 301 S. Peterson Ave. City: Louisville State: KY Phone: Price: Free Description: Put this festival on your radar this weekend. They have over 90 juried artists and will have performing acts on two stages both days as
well. In addition to the arts and crafts booths and the performance
stages, they'll have a Fun Run, an Antique Car Parade from Masonic Homes of
KY, a 2 pm Pet Show with Tara Bassett as MC, silent auction, historical
displays and slide shows and of course, July 4 10 pm Zambelli
Internationale Fireworks. 
Ed Hamilton’s Lincoln Start: 06/28/2009 End: 09/06/2009 (Daily) (All Day) Location: Speed Art Museum Address: 2035 S. Third St. City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: 502.634.2700 Price: Free for All! Description: In
conjunction with the nation-wide celebration of Abraham Lincoln’s
Bicentennial, this exhibition will take you on Louisville artist Ed
Hamilton’s artistic journey to create the Louisville Waterfront Park
Lincoln Memorial. The memorial features a young Abraham Lincoln reading
a book. The exhibition will features early clay sculptures of the
piece, plaster models, drawings, and the 12-foot final models of the
Lincoln sculpture, as well as early sketches of the panels of
bas-relief sculptures depicting scenes of slavery and Lincoln’s
extraordinary life. Free for All! Art Avenue Start: 06/21/2009 - 12:00 pm End: 06/16/2009 - 5:00 pm (Weekly) Location: Maison des Artistes, 7908 Farm Spring Drive, Prospect, KY 40059 Address: 7908 Farm Spring Place City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: 502-387-5935 Price: Free Description: Stroll
through the most prestigious address in Louisville while viewing a
monumental collection of art by local and regional artists.Paintings,
Sculptures, Multi Media, Fibers and Quilts, Fountains and Water
Features, Home decor and Furniture. All items are for sale and benefit
Kosair Childrens Hospital. Sponsored by Wolford Built Homes. |
