Opening Reception, "Art Rugs: The Art of Playing Cards" Start: 09/19/2008 - 6:00 pm End: 09/19/2008 - 8:00 pm Location: Carnegie Center for Art and History Address: 201 East Spring Street City: New Albany State: IN Phone: 812-944-7336 Price: Free Description: Featuring
jazz by the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet. Free and open to the public.
Members of the Buffalo Trace Rug Hookers invite visitors to watch them
at work and learn more about rug hooking from 4:30-8 pm. Sponsored by
the Carnegie Center, Inc. Ryder Cup Wine Tasting Start: 09/19/2008 - 6:30 pm End: 09/19/2008 - 8:30 pm Location: Westport Wine and Whiskey Address: 1115 Herr Lane City: Louisville State: KY Phone: 502-708-1313 Price: $5.00 Description: In
celebration of Ryder Cup WWW will host a special wine tasting, US vs
Europe. Wines for that evening will represent the countries of the
various players from Europe and of course some excellent choices from
here in the US. The cost is $5. Also that evening they will be hosting
the Junior League, whose members will present prepared food items from
their cookbook, Splendor in the Bluegrass. For this tasting, Westport
Whiskey & Wine will donate $5 from the sales of this wonderful
cookbook to Gilda’s Club. The Hobo Love Tour: A Travelling Accordion Poetry Cabaret Start: 09/19/2008 - 8:00 pm End: 09/19/2008 - 10:30 pm Location: Ray's Monkey House Address: 1578 Bardstown City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: Price: $5 - 10 Description: Milwaukee's
Waltzing Matilda, renowned for her work as One Beer Prophet and for her
legendary storytelling ability and San Francisco's Cindy Emch,
published poet and accordion player for Vagabondage and Rhubarb
Whiskey, are teaming up for the Hobo Love Tour. Conceived as an
accordion poetry sideshow, that brings together the glitter and the
gutter, these two tattooed ladies will be telling stories, singing
songs and performing antics that must be seen to be believed. Emchy and Waltzing Matilda will be feeding their love of coffee and
showmanship at the one and only Ray's Monkey House. The home of the
finest coffee in Louisville and some truly revolutionary events - Hobo
Love is looking forward to sharing the poems, stories and songs of the
road with their fellow freaks.
VEGAS in the 'VILLE Start: 09/20/2008 - 5:00 am End: 09/20/2008 - 11:00 am Location: Whitehall House & Gardens Address: 3110 Lexington Road City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: (502) 897-2944 Price: General Admission Casino Night Ticket - $25/person; Texas Hold E'm Tournament Ticket - $125 Description: VEGAS in the
'VILLE is a not-to-be-missed event that will change the way you
experience Whitehall House & Gardens! Featuring Las Vegas-style
games, chips, tables and entertainment, a Texas Hold 'Em tournament
featuring REAL PRIZE MONEY, an exclusive Silent Auction, Elvis
impersonators to get your hips a shakin', lovely Vegas showgirls and
much, much more, it's a terrific way to support one of Louisville's
most treasured historic homes. Plus, this year's party is now an
official affiliated event with The Cup Experience! 5th Annual Bark in the Park Start: 09/20/2008 - 7:00 am End: 09/20/2008 - 3:00 pm Location: Seneca Park Address: City: KY State: Louisville Phone: 502-426-6303 Price: $25 pre-registration $30 day of event Description: This year's BARK IN THE PARK will cater to both four-legged and two-legged family members. Contests with great prizes will take place all day, including the
Canine Idol Talent Contest and Halloween Canine Costume contest (owners
are encouraged to dress up, too!). Or if your pet is the athletic type,
let them show off their skills in the Agility Course. Other activities
will include Pet CPR/First Aid Training, Frisbee demonstrations, K-9
Police Dog Unit demonstration, Obedience/Training classes, and Metro
Animal Services' Mobile SPOT Unit. Veterinarians from Pewee Valley
Veterinary Center will be microchipping for a fee of $30 from 9:30AM -
1:30PM. And all the fun won't be just for your furry friends - for a minimal
cost, children can get their faces painted, make fun crafts, choose a
prize from the Duck Pond, or compete in our Kibble Throw. Pet-themed booths will be on site with merchandise and information,
and chances will be sold to win great prizes through ACS's Raffle.
Names will be drawn all day. You can also bid on a number of great
gifts that will be offered in our Silent Auction. Yummy treats will be
available for pets and their people. FOX41's Thunder Into Louisville Poker Run Start: 09/20/2008 - 10:00 am End: 09/20/2008 - 2:00 pm Location: Bluegrass Harley-Davidson dealership at I-64 and Blankenbaker Parkway (11701 Gateworth Way) and end at FOX DEN at City Block Address: City: Louisville State: KY Phone: (502) 584-FEST Price: $15 for a single rider and $30 for a tandem Description: The Kentucky
Derby Festival and WDRB team up to produce the
sixth annual “Thunder into Louisville Poker Run” – a motorcycle rally
to raise funds for the 2009 Thunder Over
Louisville, the Derby Festival’s Opening Ceremonies. The motorcycle
“Poker Run,” which will include several stops, will begin at 10 a.m. at
the Bluegrass Harley-Davidson dealership at I-64 and Blankenbaker
Parkway (11701 Gateworth Way) and end at FOX DEN at City Block. Nearly 700 entrants (riders and passengers combined) participated in
the 2007 fall Poker Run. The event raised more than $10,000 for the
2008 Derby Festival Opening Ceremonies.
Buzzgrinder presents Grampall Jookabox/PWRFL Power at Skull Alley Start: 09/21/2008 - 6:30 pm End: 09/21/2008 - 11:30 pm Location: Skull Alley Address: 1017 E. Broadway City: Louisville State: KY Phone: 606.375.1553 Price: $3 Description: Buzzgrinder.com is bringing Asthmatic Kitty’s Grampall Jookabox and eSurance pitchman PWRFL Power to Louisville’s best all ages venue, Skull Alley. Louisville natives Chemic are also on the bill, and some other friends might be popping in for a song or two. Norton Healthcare Fourth Annual Walk to Remember: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Walk Start: 09/21/2008 - 1:00 am End: 09/21/2008 - 4:00 am Location: Festical Plaza, Water Front Park Address: City: Louisville State: Kentucky Phone: (502) 629-1234 Website: Price: Description: 1 to 3 p.m. – Registration, music and children’s activities
3 p.m. – 1-mile walk
3:45 p.m. – Memorial service The walk and memorial service are open to all family members,
friends and health care professionals. Consoling Parents and Norton
Women’s Pavilion wish to support and raise awareness for families whose
lives have been touched by the tragic death of a baby due to
miscarriage, stillbirth or early infant death regardless of hospital
affiliation or how long it has been since they experienced the loss. To register or for more information, call (502) 629-1234. Fifth Third Bank's Dracula Start: 09/21/2008 - 7:30 pm End: 09/21/2008 - 9:45 pm Location: Actors Theatre of Louisville Address: 316 W Main St City: Louisville State: KY Phone: (502) 584-1205 Price: $31 Description: It's almost October! Get into your spooky self with this production, originally dramatized by Hamilton Deane and John L. Balderston from Bram Stoker's world famous novel, Dracula, as adapted & directed by William McNulty Experience the gothic story as you’ve never seen it before with the
recently redesigned sets, costumes, lighting and sound—plus new thrills
and chills that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
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