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Kentucky State Fair

The Kentucky State Fair is returning August 18-28, 2011. Offering all-day adventures of family fun for more than 100 years, the Kentucky State Fair has captured the hearts of fairgoers everywhere with its wide selection of exhibits, rides, food, crafts, animals, competitions, music, games and entertainment of every kind.

Parking: Parking at the Kentucky Exposition Center is $8 for vehicle.
Exhibit and gate hours: Gates open at 7 a.m. and exhibits open at 9 a.m.
The midway and tents close around midnight and exhibit halls close at 10 p.m.
Thrillway hours: Weekdays (Monday through Thursday) - Open at 2 p.m.
Weekends (Friday, Saturday and Sunday) - Open at Noon

Aug. 18–28
Kentucky Exposition Center
937 Phillips Lane
kystatefair.org
502-367-5000
Adult $8 Child (3-12) $4 Senior (55+) $4 Infants 2 and under Free; After August 17: Adult at the Gate $10 Child (3-12) at the Gate $6 Senior (55+) at the Gate $6 (Only $1.00 on Senior Day)

Massage Envy Spa St. Matthews Grand Opening

Massage Envy Spa St. Matthews has moved to a new location and expanded its services to include a variety of facial services using Murad skin care products! A Grand Opening celebration will be held on Friday, August 19, 2011 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at the new Massage Envy Spa location in the Shelbyville Road Plaza (near Off Broadway Shoes). The event will include a ribbon cutting, light hors d’ouerves, swag bags, door prizes, and a 10% discount on Murad professional skincare starter kits.  For more information, log on to www.massageenvy.com or call (502) 895-2007.

Aug. 19, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Massage Envy Spa St. Matthews
4600 Shelbyville Road
massageenvy.com
502-895-2007
Free

"Another Earth" William Mapother Q&A

William Mapother will be holding a Q&A session in his hometown of Louisville, KY on Friday, August 19th and Saturday the 20th after the 7:40PM showings of "Another Earth" at the Baxter Theater!

He is a National Director of the Screen Actors Guild, a co-founder of the Flyover Film Festival in Louisville, KY, and a spokesperson for the Awareness of Elder Abuse.  Prior to acting, Mapother taught grades seven through twelve in East Los Angeles for the Los Angeles Unified School District.  He grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, and graduated with a bachelor of arts in literature from University of Notre Dame.  He lives in Los Angeles.

Aug. 20, 7:40 p.m.
The Baxter Avenue Theater
1250 Bardstown Rd. Ste. 106

The Fervor at Zanzabar

The Fervor
Smug Brothers (Dayton, OH)
Good Girl (members of Follow The Train, Emanuel)
Saturday, Aug. 20
@ Zanzabar
9 p.m.
$5

The Fervor's new album, Arise, Great Warrior, is in stores now on vinyl through Karate Body, CD via SonaBLAST and digitally from Removador Recordings & Solutions.

Aug. 20, 9 p.m.
Zanzabar
2100 S. Preston St.
zanzabarlouisville.com
502-635-ZBAR
$5

Cornhole Tournament at The Sports and Social Club

It's The Sports and Social Club's First Annual Cornhole Tournament - come down for the BIGGEST cornhole tournament in Louisville! Two people per team. Limited to first 64 teams. $20 per team. Grand prize $1,000.00, 2nd place $100.00. Beer specials ALL day. Registration starts at noon. Tournament starts at 2pm. Tournament played on 4th Street LIVE! Must be 21 years of age. E-mail tony@thesportsandsocialclub.com to reserve your spot!

Aug. 21, 12 p.m.
The Sports and Social Club at Fourth Street Live!
Fourth Street Live!
thesportsandsocialclub.com

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