Events for the weekend of January 15-17

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Date Night

Flamenco Louisville - Spanish Night at BLU Mediterranean Grille

Description:

Spanish Nights at BLU Mediterranean Grille
2nd Fridays of the Month, 7:00pm – 9:30 pm

At BLU Mediterranean Grille, in the Downtown Marriot.

Two sizzling sets from Flamenco Louisville, plus a very special Spanish Night Menu from the Chef.

orKIDStra- The Classical Clown with Dan Kamin and the Louisville Orchestra

Introduction to Flameworking 2-day Workshop

Description:

This two-day
class covers the basics of working with rods of glass in front of a
torch. Learn how to make our own collections of flameworked glass beads
made with Moretti Glass (soft colorful glass from Italy). The first day
begins with a safety and equipment overview followed by leaning how to
layer and shape the glass. During the second day you learn the core
decorative techniques of dots, wrap, and pulled patterns. Minimum 3
students. Please call 502.992.3270

JEM's Talent Competition at Clifton Center

Description:

Come and
share your talent - whether in the form of dance, singing, poetry,
music, novelty acts, tap, salsa, acting or whatever else you do.

Performers of all ages welcome! Give your best 5 min performance for
a chance to win the 1st place cash grand prize!! 2nd and 3rd prizes
have some great things in store for the winners.
Entry Fees: $40 (singles), $80 (groups), 100% of entry fees will be donated to local charities.
Show Tickets: $15

3rd Annual Unity Brunch

Description:

The
Steward’s Staff will host its 3rd annual Unity Brunch fundraiser, in
celebration of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday on Monday,
January 18, 2010 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at The Gillespie located
at 421 W. Market Street. This year’s theme is “Our World Community”.

Celebrating its 3rd year, this cornerstone event is about
recognizing our community leaders and driving the need to foster
greater cross-cultural bonds. Metro Louisville is home to over 91
immigrant countries, and over 80 languages are spoken in our school
district. This year, the program youth of The Steward’s Staff will be
the focus of the event, where they will display their interpretations,
viewpoints and passions around diversity. The Steward’s Staff will also
present various members of the community with its Unity Staff Award.
The award recognizes leaders that have demonstrated a strong commitment
to diversity in work/school and in life. Awards will be presented to: a
youth, a young professional, a seasoned professional, an organization
and a corporation.

Foster Care and Adoption Information Meeting

Description:

The Foster
Care and Adoption Program with the Cabinet for Health and Family
Services in Louisville, Kentucky is holding monthly Information
Meetings for interested families. Applicants can be single, married,
widowed or divorced. Must be financially stable (able to cover your own
bills) and able to pass a criminal background check. Currently seeking
families for teenagers, sibling groups, medically fragile children and
more.

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