
COLLARS & COUTURE: pet fashion show and launch partyStart: 09/12/2008 - 6:00 pm End: 09/12/2008 - 10:00 pm Location: Clifton Center Address: 2117 Payne Street City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: 502-649-6864 Price: $40 for reservations, $50 night of event Description: Fashion reaches a new high as three Kentucky-based fashion designers lend their talent to the 2009 Animal Gambill couture pet clothing line which is being showcased on Sept. 12, 2008 @ the Clifton Center in Louisville, KY. This unprecedented event/"launch party" will feature an upscale pet fashion show, live jazz, complimentary hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction, and a cash bar. All proceeds from this Furrific event will benefit Animal Gambill's Critter Crusade, a non-profit organization focused on educating children about being kind, safe and responsible with animals via interactive discussions, entertaining presentations and informative literature. Reservations - $40, Night of Event - $50 Cocktail attire Launch Party starts @ 6pm & Fashion Show starts @ 8pm ear X-tacy: Grayson Capps Acoustic ShowStart: 09/12/2008 - 6:00 pm Location: ear X-tacy Address: 1534 Bardstown Rd. City: Louisville State: KY Phone: 502-452-1799 Price: FREE Description: New Orleans “Rott ‘n Roll” Americana phenom Grayson Capps performs a solo acoustic show at 6 PM. As always, ear X-tacy in-store shows are free and open to music fans of all ages, with no purchase required. 43 Plays for 43 PresidentsStart: 09/12/2008 - 8:00 pm End: 09/12/2008 - 8:00 pm Location: Actors Theatre of Louisville Address: 316 W Main Street City: Louisville State: KY Phone: 502-584-1205 Price: $29, $34 Description: 43 PLAYS FOR 43 PRESIDENTS by Andrew Bayiates, Sean Benjamin, Genevra Gallo, Chloë Johnston and Karen Weinberg directed by Sean Daniels From the acclaimed Neo-Futurists, creators of Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind, comes an irreverent, hilarious and updated jaunt through the lives of the 43 Commanders-in-Chief. From the first George to the latest, we are giving each President two minutes in the spotlight—and you, our friends in the audience, get to choose #44 each night. No need to thank us. We take our history seriously, too! Featuring an ensemble cast of Cassie Beck, Aaron Munoz, Nick Cordileone, and Abigail Bailey Maupin and Gregory Maupin (founders of Le Petomane Theatre Ensemble). 15 minutes prior to each performance, the actors will host presidential trivia.

The Putter CupStart: 09/13/2008 - 8:30 am End: 09/13/2008 - 1:00 pm Location: Renaissance Fun Park Address: 201 Park Place Drive City: Louisville State: Ky Phone: 502-253-9700 Price: $35/team Description: To help get kids involved in the activities of the week, Boombozz Famous Gourmet Pizza has teamed up with Renaissance Fun Park in Middletown to host the inaugural Putter Cup, a grueling 36-hole mini-golf tournament that will pair parents with their kids to battle for the “Cup”. The tournament is open to any child aged 7-12 who is paired with an adult 18 or older, preferably a parent. Entry fee per team is $35 and includes 36 holes of mini golf, lunch provided by Boombozz, the official “putter cup” tee shirt, entry into door prize contests, a prize bag that includes merchandise and coupons from sponsors, and the opportunity to participate in a silent auction that includes single-day passes to Ryder Cup activities at Valhalla and dozens of other sponsor-donated merchandise and services. All proceeds from the silent auction will benefit Children’s Hospital Foundation. Players will compete not only against each other, but against 36 challenging mini-golf holes on the premier course in Louisville. Each team will enter the lower of their two individual scores after each hole. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 13 from 8:30am-1pm and is limited to the first 72 teams to register. Teams can register in advance online at www.louisville.com/puttercup. Park Champion Volunteer EventStart: 09/13/2008 - 9:00 am End: 09/13/2008 - 12:00 am Location: Iroquois Park- Meet in front of the Amphitheater Address: City: Louisville State: KY Phone: 502.456.8125 Price: free Description: Park Champion volunteers help restore, enhance and preserve the Olmsted parks. Make new friends, get some exercise, and have fun while making parks a more attractive part of the community. Register with Sarah Wolff at 456.8125 or sarah.wolff@olmstedparks.org. To check on weather-related cancellations call 432-2677.
Fredrick Smock Poetry InsightStart: 09/13/2008 - 4:00 pm Location: Carmichael's Book Store Address: 2720 Frankfort Ave City: Louisville State: KY Phone: 502-896-6950 Website: Price: FREE Description: Louisville Carmichael’s favorite Fredrick Smock will share his insight on the art of writing poetry as he discusses his latest book, Craft-Talk: On Writing Poetry. Frederick Smock is the author of six books of poetry as well as a travel memoir and several books on the craft of writing. Don’t miss this opportunity to listen to and learn from a master.

Bellewood Presbyterian Homes for Children Youth Film FestivalStart: 09/14/2008 - 4:00 pm End: 09/14/2008 - 6:00 pm Location: Second Presbyterian Church Address: 3701 Old Brownsboro Road City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: Price: $5 in advance, $8 at the door Description: Bellewood Presbyterian Homes for Children first ever Youth Film Festival is an event designed to encourage youth creativity and expression, while also serving as the organizations major fundraiser for the year. This event will be an awards ceremony for the winners and will honor all youth who participate, some of whom will be Bellewood residents. Tickets for the event are available in advance for $5 and will be sold for $8 at the door. Honoring The Animals Candlelight VigilStart: 09/14/2008 - 7:30 pm End: 09/14/2008 - 8:30 pm Location: Brown - Forman Amphitheater Address: Phase II of Watefront Park, near Tumbleweed and the Adventure Playground City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: 812.207.8634 Price: FREE Description: Chance's Spot, Pet Loss and Support Resources, would like to invite all friends of animals to the Second Annual Honoring the Animals Candlelight Vigil to be held on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Brown-Forman Amphitheater. The event is free and will take place from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. This year's event will include live music, poetry reading, and a moment of silence as candles are lit in memory of our animal friends. Attendees are welcome to bring their own special candle and pets. However, PETS MUST BE ON A LEASH. It is also reccomended that you plan for the weather as the vigil is outdoors and will take place rain or shine. Anyone wanting to attend or find more information about adding a pet's name to our official program, make a donation or make a reservation should visit: www.honoringtheanimals.org. Lanesville Heritage WeekendStart: 09/12/2008 - 8am End: 09/14/2008 - 5:30pm Location: Downtown Lanesville Address: City: Lanesville State: Indiana Phone: 812-925-2600 Price: Description: Fun filled weekend with antique tractors, field demonstartions, truck and tractor pull and many more events.Sundays program includes a farm toy show, horseshoes tournament, a mini/toy tractor pull, music, and a $1000 giveaway.
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