Events for the weekend of November 13-15, 2009 
Fire and Ice Ball Start: 11/13/2009 - 6:30 pm End: 11/13/2009 - 11:55 pm Location: The Henry Clay Address: 3rd and Chestnut - Downtown Louisville City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: Price: $50/$175 Description: Guests of the Brain Ball will be enchanted with a sparkling ice castle,
silent auction, dinner and presentation of the Mary Varga award and a
posthumous award in honor of WHAS11 reporter, Chuck Olmstead
Chairing the Ball this year are Michael and Katie Kitchen. The Mary Varga award will be presented this year to Cynthia Masters
of DBS Interactive. The Mary Varga award is presented each year to a
brain injury survivor who exemplifies perseverance and courage. The
award was created in 2003 to recognize Mary Varga for her valiant
effort to overcome the obstacles of a brain injury she sustained in an
automobile injury. Louisville Lightning Inaugural Game Start: 11/13/2009 - 7:30 pm End: 11/13/2009 - 10:00 pm Location: Mockingbird Valley Sports Arena Address: 3000 Mellwood Avenue City: Louisville State: KY Phone: 502.727.9070 Price: $10 General Admission, $12 Premium Seating, $40 Family(4) Premium Seating Description: The
Louisville Lightning are the newest, fastest, most exciting
professional sports team in Kentucky! Come out to the inaugural home
game and experience some of the best soccer players in the state. Come
early and tailgate, bring the kids to play in our Kid's Zone, and enjoy
a beer from our beer garden. Tickets are very affordable and family
packages are available. North American Championship Rodeo Start: 11/13/2009 - 7:00 pm End: 11/13/2009 - 10:00 pm Location: Kentucky Exposition Center (Freedom Hall) Address: 937 Phillips Lane City: Louisville State: KY Phone: (502) 367-5000 Price: Adults - $27, reserved; Children (12 & under) - $10, reserved Description: The North
American Championship Rodeo is held as part of the North American
International Livestock Exposition and brings the top cowboys and
cowgirls from the Great Lakes Circuit Rodeo Finals together to compete
for over $80,000 in prizes and the title of Regional Champion. Tickets are available at the Kentucky Exposition Center Ticket
Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, Ticketmaster charge-by-phone at
1-800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. 
Carnegie Free Family Fun Workshop: Thankful Trees and Pinecone Bird Feeders Start: 11/14/2009 - 10:00 am End: 11/14/2009 - 12:00 pm Location: Carnegie Center for Art and History Address: 201 East Spring St. City: New Albany State: IN Phone: 812-944-7336 Price: Free, but pre-registration required Description: Free family
art workshop held the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 am-12 pm. At this workshop, they'll be making Thankful Trees using fun
foam, fabric scraps, ribbon, and markers. We will also be making
Pinecone Bird Feeders as an "extra" project. **Each child needs to
bring a tree branch about 1 to 2 ft. in height. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. Suggested ages 2-12. Pre-registration is
required and on a first come, first served basis. Please arrive no
later than 11:30. Please call 812-944-7336 to register. LIVE at Clifton Center - First Annual Kentucky Film and Music Fest Start: 11/14/2009 - 11:00 am End: 11/14/2009 - 11:00 pm Location: Clifton Center Address: 2117 Payne Street City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: 502-896-8480 Price: Description: The event will include documentary film screenings,
performances by Kentucky-based musicians, workshops and presentations
on film related subjects, and food provided by local area restaurants.
The evening will conclude with a showing of "ROMP 2007 – The Legends
Concert”, followed by a Kentucky Homefront concert featuring the
Stephen Couch duo and the Regional Bluegrass All Stars. John Gage will
host the concert, which will be taped and aired on public radio
stations across the region. The festival is an all-ages celebration of the very best in Kentucky
music and film, and several workshops will be geared towards children
and music beginners. At the door tickets are $5 per film, $15 for a Day
Time Only Pass (All Films, Music & Workshops from 11:00am -
5:30pm), and $12 for an Evening Only Pass (Doors open at 7pm - Includes
evening film and Kentucky Homefront concert. Porch Pal tickets will be
honored). Advance tickets are $25 for a Full Day Event (Pass includes
films, workshops and mini performances all day and Homefront Concert at
7:30 pm). Tickets are available online at www.cliftoncenter.org/music. Family discounts are available. Light Up CenterStage Start: 11/14/2009 - 7:30 pm End: 11/14/2009 - 10:00 pm Location: Jewish Community Center of Louisville Address: 3600 Dutchmans Ln. City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: 502-459-0660 Price: $75 per person Description: This musical gala will feature
a Broadway-style musical revue, indulgent dessert buffet, complimentary
bar, and a silent and live auction filled with fabulous packages for
approximately 200 guests. Funds are still
needed for improvements and renovations to the CenterStage theatre. Cocktail Attire. 
Author Matthew Biberman to Speak at UofL Start: 11/15/2009 - 7:00 pm End: 11/15/2009 - 8:00 pm Location: University of Louisville Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library Address: University of Louisville City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: 502-459-0660 Price: Free to Public Description: Matthew
Biberman, author of "Big Sid's Vincati: The Story of a Father, a Son,
and the Motorcycle of a Lifetime" will speak at the University of
Louisville Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library. Following his father's heart attack, local author Biberman promises
his motorcycle mechanic father that they will build a Vincati together.
They not only succeed in building a legendary motorcycle that features
them along with Jay Leno, but they also reconstruct their relationship
along the way. Comedian Tom Wilson at The Improv Comedy Club Start: 11/12/2009 - 8:00 pm End: 11/15/2009 - 9:00 pm Location: Improv Comedy Club at 4th Street Live! Address: Fourth Street Live! City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: 502.581.1332 Price: Description: Comedian Tom
Wilson is a one of a kind. His combination of storytelling, solid stand
up, and hilarious music combine to make a unique package in the arena
of live performance. He has headlined at top comedy clubs in the
country for years, and has opened for Rodney Dangerfield, and rock
bands such as Three Dog Night, Fleetwood Mac, Missing Persons, and The
Tubes. His trademark blend of energy and fun (without the use of
vulgarity) has left audiences roaring. You may recognize Tom from his award winning performance in the
"Back To The Future" movies as "Biff". He's also performed many voices
for Spongebob Squarepants, and has been a recurring character on
countless sitcoms. For tickets to see Tom Wilson at The Improv November
12 - 15, go to www.improvlouisville.com. | 
