For the weekend of July 10-12 
Goo Goo Dolls LIVE Start: 07/10/2009 - 8:00 pm End: 07/10/2009 - 11:00 pm Location: Horseshoe Hotel & Casino Address: 11999 Casino Center Drive SE City: Elizbeth State: IN Phone: 800-745-3000 Price: Description: Come check out the Goo Goo Dolls as they rock the Horseshoe Southern Indiana as a part of the Outdoor Summer Concert Series! (Show is 21+). The boys from Buffalo come to Horseshoe laden with hit after hit - you know you'll recognize a ton of them. Tour the Globe With Cooking Classes at The Brown Hotel Start: 07/10/2009 - 7:00 pm End: 07/31/2009 - 9:00 pm (Weekly) Location: The Brown Hotel Address: 335 West Broadway City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: (502) 583-1234 x7166 Price: $75 per person Description: Though the economy may keep you from taking a road trip, Italian holiday or a flight to the Far East, you can create your own culinary vacation with The Brown Hotel executive chef Laurent Géroli as your travel guide. The Southern Cooking Class gives you a taste of real Southern hospitality. The cooking class dips into Southern cuisine from Louisiana, Georgia, the Carolinas, Tennessee and of course, Kentucky. The Blues and BBQ Festival Start: 07/10/2009 - 5:00 pm End: 07/10/2009 - 11:30 pm Location: The Watertower Address: City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: 583-0333 Price: $6-$9 Description: An annual stalwart of summer, the Blues and BBQ Festival hosts an entire weekend of blues, food, sunshine, and plenty to drink. Performers on Friday include Bella Blue Band, The Stella Vees, and Hellfish. The party goes all weekend long in case you can't make it on Friday. More online at http://www.bisigimpactgroup.com/blues/ Westport Village - Rockin' The Village with the Jim Dishman Band Start: 07/10/2009 - 7:00 pm End: 07/10/2009 - 10:00 pm Location: Westport Village Address: Herr Lane at Westport Road City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: 502-581-8800 Price: Free Description: Rockin' The Village Summer Concert Series Presented by MACCA'S Florida Sea Grill & Bar. Bring Your Own Lawn Chair. Fun For The Whole Family! This week's band is the Jim Dishman Band.

Forecastle Festival Start: 07/10/2009 - 5:00 pm End: 07/12/2009 - 11:55 pm Location: The Belvedere Address: Main Street at 5th City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: Website: Price: $40/day & $100 for 3-day pass Description:Forecastle is where the Midwest connects®. Founded in Louisville, KY, the branded gathering is equal parts Music, Art, and Activism. A symposium for musicians, artists, and environmentalists, Forecastle connects the progressive Midwest. The goal of Forecastle is to establish a cultural entertainment medium ~ Music.Art.Activism® ~ equally showcased in a scenic, outdoor environment. Merging entertainment with education, Forecastle unites the creative and activism communities of the Midwest, while building a new festival model in the United States. The lineup includes Widespread Panic (playing 2 nights), The Black Crowes, The Avett Brothers, Zappa Plays Zappa, and dozens more. See a complete lineup at http://forecastlefest.com/lineup.php 16TH ANNUAL OLD LOUISVILLE HIDDEN TREASURES GARDEN TOUR Start: 07/11/2009 - 10:00 am End: 07/12/2009 - 5:00 pm Location: the Old Louisville Historic Preservation District Address: the Garvin Gate-Central Park City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: 502-432-8665 Price: Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 on days of the tour Description: The walking tour will feature eleven gardens and a coach house in the Garvin Gate-Central Park area of the Old Louisville Historic Preservation District. Highlights of this year’s tour include examples of container gardening, a variety of water features, an Asian theme, a young fern garden, a cottage garden that incorporates flower and vegetable beds, and a garden designed to be totally edible. The DuPont Mansion B & B, 1317 S. 4th St., will sponsor the seventh annual Art in the Garden, where several local artists will paint from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm both days of the tour. Bernheim's 80th Anniversary Bash Start: 07/11/2009 - 11:00 am End: 07/11/2009 - 5:00 pm Location: Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest Address: 2499 Hwy. 245 City: Clermont State: Kentucky Phone: 502-955-8512 Price: Free Gate Admission Description: Join us for our family picnic! Celebrate our 80th anniversary with 80 things to do at Bernheim. Sack races, fishing, turkey calling contest, lots of good old fashioned family fun. Food and festivities for all! 
The Bridal & Groom Wedding Show Start: 07/12/2009 - 11:00 am End: 07/12/2009 - 4:00 pm Location: The Louisville Marriott EAST Address: 1903 Embassy Square Boulevard City: Louisville State: KY Phone: 502-499-1935 Price: $7.00 Description: The Bridal & Groom Wedding Show aims to inspire and educate you, your family and friends. See one of the most glamorous wedding sites available. Sample mouth watering appetizers from the many different caterers. Enjoy fashion previews all day long, featuring the most coveted designs for you and your bridal party. Experience the newest limousines, view the breathtaking photos from noted photographers, meet talented entertainers, learn about fireworks, honeymoon options, stationery and reception favours. The As Yet Unnamed Theatre Presents "Vanities" Start: 07/12/2009 - 2:30 pm End: 07/12/2009 - 4:30 pm Location: Mex Theatre - Kentucky Center Address: 501 W. Main City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: Price: $15.00 Description: The As Yet Unnamed Theatre Company presents "Vanities" a comedy by Jack Heifner at the MEX Theatre Kentucky Center. Tickets $15.00 KCA Box Office 584-7777 Directed by Gary Tipton. The cast features Tiffany Smith, Katie Graviss, and Laura Ellis and is a 10 year chronicle of the lives of three Texas girls from high school through college and later. For more information please contact Sandy Cohrs at 445-3203 or e-mail ayutc@aol.com. |