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Events for the weekend of August 27-29 For more events CLICK HERE. The Weekender is powered by the community! To add your event to the Louisville.com calendar, CLICK HERE! Opening Reception, "Possumhaw Plant Electrics: Drawings and Videos by Julia Oldham" Start: 08/27/2010 - 6:00 pm End: 08/27/2010 - 8:00 pm Location: Carnegie Center for Art & History Address: 201 East Spring St. City: New Albany State: IN Phone: 812-944-7336 Website: http://www.carnegiecenter.org Price: Free Description: Enjoy refreshments and music by the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet at the opening reception (free and open to the public) for "Possumhaw Plant Electrics: Drawings and Videos by Julia Oldham". During her time as Bernheim Arboretum's 2010 Artist in Residence, Brooklyn, NY artist Julia Oldham created a series of videos that combine science fiction and performance. She developed a fictional identity as a technician for "Possumhaw Plant Electrics", a company that specializes in measuring radio/electrical emanations from plant forms. Under this guise, Oldham pursued a series of four strange experiments on the arboretum grounds; the resulting videos and preliminary drawings are on display at the Carnegie Center. Please visit our website at www.carnegiecenter.org or call 812-944-7336 for information on exhibit and related programs. Reception and exhibit sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc. Museum hours Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5:30 pm. Admission is free. Chris and Neil Live @ The Bard's Town Start: 08/27/2010 - 9:00 pm End: 08/28/2010 - 1:00 am Location: The Bard's Town Address: 1801 Bardstown Rd City: Louisville State: KY Phone: 502-749-5275 Website: http://www.thebardstown.com Price: FREE Description: Louisville music icons Neil Hulswede (Emily's Garden, Gladstone) and Chris Gadansky (Emily' Garden)drop in on The Bard's Town for a night of sweet lovin' in the form of music. Happy Hour from 4-7 and midnight to close. No cover...just good times. Lot parking available in front and back. Miniature Horse Show at the Kentucky State Fair Start: 08/26/2010 End: 08/28/2010 (Daily) (All Day) Location: Broadbent Arena at the Kentucky Exposition Center Address: 937 Phillips Lane City: Louisville State: KY Phone: Website: http://www.kystatefair.org Price: Parking $6 Description: The Miniature Horse Show is a three day event featuring pint-sized horses competing in more than 60 classes based on the size, gender and age of the horse. See these tiny horses perform in categories such as Roadsters, Pleasure Driving, Costume, Showmanship and Children's divisions. Perfect for any age, you'll be delighted at these adorable mini equines. The Oldham Clinic Start: 08/28/2010 - 10:00 am End: 08/28/2010 - 2:00 pm Location: LaGrange Community Center Address: 300 West Main St. City: LaGrange State: KY Phone: Website: http://www.oldhamclinic.com Price: Free Description: Churches from around Oldham County have banded together to provide health and healing services to those in need in the county. Medical doctors, chiropractors, dentists, eye doctors, and pediatricians will be available at no charge for screenings and treatments. Visitors can also take advantage of a hot, nutritious meal, a food pantry to help stock the home, a clothing closet, and more. Childcare is provided. Juried Art Show Start: 08/28/2010 - 10:00 am End: 08/29/2010 - 5:00 pm Location: Speed Park, exit 9 Sellersburg, turn right Address: Hwy. 31 City: Speed State: IN Phone: 246-9073 Website: http://www.artinspeedpark.com Price: free admission Description: Travel north on I-65 Sat., Aug. 28 and Sun., Aug. 29, from 10 am to 5 pm to one of the region's best and most loved fine art shows, ART IN SPEED PARK. Over 100 juried artists will present their finest selections in painting, sculpture, pottery, jewelry, fabric art, wood, stone and metal designs. Some of the most popular area musicians will be on hand, strolling the park and at the gazebo. Wonderful gourmet foods and a wine garden complete the essence of a great way to spend a day in the park, browsing and buying, enjoying fine food, wine and song. Join us on Aug 28 and 29 at ART IN SPEED PARK. Check artinspeedpark.com for more details. 7th Annual Brew at the Zoo & Wine Too Start: 08/28/2010 - 4:00 pm End: 08/28/2010 - 9:00 pm Location: The Louisville Zoo Address: 1100 Trevilian Way City: Louisville State: KY Phone: 502-238-5331 Website: http://www.louisvillezoo.org/ Price: Special Ticket Required. Description: Please join us on August 28 from 4pm - UAW Ford JDRF Awareness Ride & Poker Run Start: 08/29/2010 - 7:30 am End: 08/29/2010 - 3:30 pm Location: Ford Kentucky Truck Plant Address: 3001 Chamberlain Lane City: Louisville State: KY Phone: 502-339-3687 Website: http://www.fordktpcares.com Price: $15 Description: Join the motorcycle ride to benefit Fort George Poetry Festival 2010: A Benefit for the Old Louisville Dog Run Start: 08/29/2010 - 2:00 pm End: 08/29/2010 - 5:00 pm Location: Fort George Lawn in Historic Old Louisville Address: 1260 Floyd Street City: Louisville State: KY Phone: 502-608-5434 Price: $5 General Admission / $25 VIP Description: The Toonerville Trolley Neighborhood Ironman Louisville - Finish Line Start: 08/29/2010 - 6:00 pm End: 08/29/2010 - 11:55 pm Location: Fourth Street Live! Address: Fourth Street Live! City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: Website: http://www.ironmanlouisville.com Price: Description: Welcome the amazing athletes of the Ford
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HEADLINES
Consignment shopping - Let's give it a (re)go [Crescent Hill] Bring home the bootie [Fashion] Join us at Bristol Bar & Grille on Sept. 1 for Louisville Magazine's September issue launch party [Food and dining] |