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    The Brown Hotel Hosts its 6th Annual Bridal Experience: Plan Your Dream Wedding in Just One Night!

    The Brown Hotel invites brides-to-be and their guests to attend its 6th Annual Bridal Experience on Friday, January 21, 2011 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

    Brides are invited to attend the event free of charge. The admission cost for guests of the bride is $15 per person. The Brown Hotel offers complimentary parking for the event. Pre-registration is requested and can be made by calling (502) 736-2987 or by visiting The Brown Hotel website at www.brownhotel.com.

    The Brown Hotel Bridal Experence is unlike any other bridal show. It is luxurious, sophisticated, and puts the bride-to-be directly in contact with Louisville's most elite wedding professionals.

    Brides and their guests will experience a mock wedding reception held in the elegant Crystal Ballroom. Each guest table will be decorated in different themes giving brides many design possibilities to consider for her wedding. Exclusive bridal industry vendors, from photographers and florists to wedding cake designers, will present their services in an intimate atmosphere. The Brown Hotel's Bridal Experience is unmatched in quality and presentation. ShaFox Weddings & Events is proud to produce the show each year.


    The Brown Hotel's Crystal Ballroom
    335 W. Broadway
    Louisville, KY 40207
    brownhotel.com
    502-736-2996
    Brides are free, other guests are $15 per person

    Create the Marriage You Want: a workshop for dating and married couples

    Marriage is tough and so is dating. Come revolutionize your relationship. Create the marriage you want with Celebrate Calm founder Kirk Marin.Do you feel emotionally withdrawn? Are you caught in a negative cycle?  Too focused on the kids and not on each other? 

    Come discover the true purpose of marriage.  Change your marriage by changing yourself, not your spouse.  Yeah, this is liberating! 

    • Learn five traps that sabotage relationships.
    • Eliminate resentment and rebuild trust.
    • HUSBANDS LOVE OUR WORKSHOPS, so come on out!

    Cost is $35/couple. Call 502-363-9929 to register. Dinner begins at 6 p.m.  Workshop begins at 7 p.m.

    Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish
    903 Fairdale Road
    Faridale, KY 40118
    celebratecalm.com
    502-363-9929
    $30/couple if registered and paid before Jan 14th.

    Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom at Actors Theatre

    Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
    January 18 – February 13, 2011
    by August Wilson
    directed by Ron OJ Parson
     
    August Wilson’s award-winning drama draws inspiration from the real-life Mother of the Blues, Gertrude “Ma” Rainey. In a 1927 Chicago recording studio, Ma and her band make music and deals as they struggle to claim their voices and their legacy.

    Actors Theatre of Louisville 
    316 W. Main St.
    Louisville, KY 40202
    502-584-1205
    actorstheatre.org
    $38–$59

     

    Louisville Scooter Group Weekend Ride!

    The purpose of Louisville Scooter Group is to bring scooter riders of all types to meet and ride together. Any scooter (or even motorcycle) riders are welcome--we refuse to discriminate. Sign up soon to join us in this great weather! We are open to any suggested rides, but will mainly tour around Kentuckiana. Events are open to any scooter model and to people of all ages and backgrounds. It doesn't matter if your ride cost $40,000 or $400. If it has less than four wheels, come join us! If it starts and runs as well, come ride with us!!! There are many beautiful roads to explore!

    Details for weekend rides available on the website.

    Louisville & Kentuckiana
    Louisville, KY 40228
    louisvillescooter.org
    206-202-1981
    Free

    Science with a Twist: An Evening Aboard the Enterprise

    Set your phasers for “fun” and join the crew of the Louisville Science Center for this year’s Science with a Twist: An Evening Aboard The Enterprise. Support the Science Center’s continuing mission to seek out and explore new ways of making science fun and relevant for our community and state by attending this event. Thank you, and may you live long and prosper. Must be 21 or older to attend. Individual Ticket Levels / Benefits Admiral, $2,500 (Check-in, 7:00 pm) Ten (10) tickets to the event, including Power Hour Reception, VIP Lounge, reserved “home-base” table, strolling dinner, open bar, laser tag, entertainment, entrance to Star Trek: The Exhibition and valet parking. Purchase tickets online! Captain, $250 (Check-in, 7:00 pm) One (1) ticket to the event, including Power Hour Reception, VIP Lounge, reserved “home-base” table, strolling dinner, open bar, laser tag, entertainment, entrance to Star Trek: The Exhibition and valet parking. Purchase tickets online! Commander, $100 (Check-in, 7:30 pm) One (1) ticket to the event, including strolling dinner, open bar, laser tag, entertainment, entrance to Star Trek: The Exhibition and valet parking. Purchase tickets online! Fan Club, $25 (Check-in, 9:00 pm) One (1) ticket to the event, including one complimentary drink ticket, light desserts, entrance to Star Trek: The Exhibition, and a cash bar. Purchase tickets online.

    Louisville Science Center
    727 W. Main St.
    Louisville, KY 40202
    louisvillescience.org/swat
    502-561-6100
    $25–$2,500


    ArtsWORK-New Albany Networking and Workshop: Al Gorman

    ArtsWORK-New Albany is presenting a series of free monthly workshops at the Carnegie Center for artists focusing on career development skills and issues faced by artists with disabilities. On Saturday January 22, 2011, from 10-11 am, Al Gorman, artist and Director of Studio Arts for Zoom Group, will be discussing StudioWorks, a unique studio/gallery for adult artists with developmental disabilities, and what he looks for in an artist’s portfolio. Zoom Group is a not for profit organization devoted to helping adults with developmental disabilities experience a sense of belonging to the community. Pre-registration required (812-944-7336).

    Carnegie Center for Art & History
    201 E. Spring St.
    New Albany, IN 47150
    carnegiecenter.org
    812-944-7336
    Free, but registration required

    Hunter Embry's Indie Showcase at Stevie Ray's

    The monthly, Hunter Embry's Indie Showcase returns this wednesday to Stevie Ray's with The Whiskey Bent Valley Boys, The Tunesmiths and members of The Bad Reeds.

    The Whiskey Bent Valley Boys, a traditional bluegrass outfit will open the evening, followed by an acoustic, blues/rock set by members of The Bad Reeds. Also. the heavily soulful, blues/rock outfit, The Tunesmiths will make their showcase debut.

    Doors will open at 8 p.m. and music will start at 9 p.m.

    Stevie Ray's
    230 E. Main St.
    Louisville, KY 40202
    502-582-4495
    $4

    Hotel Nightclub presents DJ Gabby Love

    Don't miss DJ Gabby Love at Hotel Nightclub on Saturday, January 22! Reserve your table now by contacting Tracy@Hotel-Kentucky.com.

    Hotel Nightclub at Fourth Street Live!
    Fourth Street Live!
    Louisville, KY 40202
    hotel-ky.com
    502-540-1116
     

    A Short History of the Early Guitar

    Part of the Emilie Strong Smith Chamber Music Series. Music for the 19th century guitar includes variation sets and a sonata by Italian virtuoso Mauro Giuliani and Spaniard Fernando Sor. Refreshments at 5:00 p.m. Concert 5:30 p.m. in the second floor parlour of Historic Locust Grove.

     
    Historic Locust Grove
    561 Blankenbaker Lane
    Louisville, KY 40207
    locustgrove.org
    502-897-9845
    $20
     

     

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