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The Reno Gang at the Frazier Museum
A citizen of Seymour, Indiana, tells the story of the first train robbery, which took place there in 1866, and of the Reno Gang who pulled it off.

June 27 4:00-4:20 PM
Frazier History Museum
829 West Main Street
(502) 753-5663
http://www.fraziermuseum.org/calendar/?entry=728&display=month [12]

Indianapolis Colts Fan Fest
The 2013 Fan Fest marks the tenth consecutive year the Indianapolis Colts have hosted a summer traveling marketing campaign featuring players, cheerleaders and live music with autographs, interactive inflatables and more!

June 27, 5:00-7:00 PM
Waterfront Park
129 E River Rd.
(317)297-2658
http://www.colts.com/fanzone/events/fanfest.html [13]
Free

Louisville Bats vs. Charlotte Knights
All fans age 21 or older can enjoy $1 Bud and Bud Light beer throughout the stadium from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm + live music on the Overlook Deck

June 27, 7:05 PM First Pitch
Slugger Stadium
401 E Main St.
(502) 212-2287
www.batsbaseball.com
Starting at $11

Derby City Comic Con
Thousands of comic book fans attend this annual convention featuring more than 100 booths of comics, toys and merchandise alongside seminars and special guest appearances.

June 28, 10:00 AM-5:00 PM
Exhibit Hall 1AB and Rooms L4-L5
Kentucky International Convention Center
221 S 4th St
(502) 595-4381
http://www.kyconvention.org/eventCalendar.aspx [14]
$10 (Children 12 & under are free.)

Southern Indiana Uncapped
Point Blank Brewing Co. presents this second annual event with 12 local breweries, craft beer tasting, home brewing demonstration and entertainment

June 28, 5:00 PM -12:00 AM and June 29, 1:00-7:00 PM
Harrison County Fairgrounds
341 South Capitol Ave
Corydon, IN 47112
888-738-2137
http://www.harrisoncountysummerfest.com [15]
Various

Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The Kentucky Pro Football Hall of Fame was formed to appropriately honor persons that have brought significant recognition to the state of Kentucky, or have by their unusual successful service achieved significant accomplishment on behalf of their school, or have by a significant act or contribution distinguished themselves as an unusual former National Football League player, coach, referee, owner, management, etc. or have been a significant or unusual supporter of Pro Football. Kentucky is the only state to have its own Pro Football Hall of Fame.

2013 inductees include: Lander McCoy (Coy) Bacon, Chad Bratzke, Irv Good, Roman Oben and Otis Wilson. The Blanton Collier award will be presented this year to the Harbaugh Family - Jack Harbaugh, NCAA Champion Head Coach at Western Kentucky, and his two sons, Super Bowl head coaches, John and Jim Harbaugh.

June 28, 7:00 PM
Louisville Palace
625 S 4th St
http://concerts.livenation.com/event/16004A4C88222F70?tm_link=artist_msg-0_16004A4C88222F70&crosssite=TM_US:1833443:180463 [16]
$35.00+

St. Matthews Neighborfood
Neighborfood is an afternoon celebration to food, family, and the community we live in. Dine at eight different restaurants all within walking distance. Your ticket will include food at each participating location, with drink specials to be offered.

June 29, 2:00-10:00 PM
St. Matthews
502-645-2745
http://www.louisvilleky.gov/Calendar/CalendarItem.htm?PostingGuid={5B55F109-9CFD-4535-8A51-D6ACD82CE26A}&eventmode=latest&range=latest [17]
40.00 advance, 45.00 day of event

North American Wine Tasting
When you think of wines from the US, California comes to mind with Napa and Sonoma Valley topping the list. Washington State and Oregon will come next but don’t be fooled. New York, Virginia and even Michigan are producing some delicious and quaffable wines. Even Canada, our forgotten neighbor to the North, has ventured outside the safe realm of sweet wines. This month we will be tasting an array of the best wines from some of the more obscure, but notable, places.

June 29, 5:30 - 7:30 PM
610 Magnolia at the Wine Studio
621 West Magnolia Ave.
502.636.0783
http://610magnolia.com [18]
$35 (includes wine flight and assorted canapés)

Blue Moon Circus: "Freaks, Daredevils, Beauties"
We're gonna give you one wild show like you've never seen. It's a good ol' fashioned circus and side show feast! Aerials, belly wiggles, marionettes, poi, hoops, side show and a little live music!

June 29, 7:00 PM
Sky Bar at Saints
131 Breckenridge Lane
502-718-5929
https://www.facebook.com/events/517552914967171/?fref=ts [19]
$10

Guitar Foundation of American Convention
The 2013 GFA Convention & Competition is certain to be memorable for all guitarists and music-lovers. With a stellar lineup of guitarists, lecturers and special guests, we will celebrate the GFA's 40th Anniversary.

June 29-30
Brown Theatre
315 W Broadway
(502) 562-0191
http://www.kentuckycenter.org/Events/2013-Guitar-Foundation-of-America-Convention/10770#tab-show-information-link [20]
Adults: $30 Students: $15

GeeVa Heritage Festival
Experience a day filled with Indian classic dance and music. Meet renowned artists from all over the world.

June 30 4:00-7:00 PM
Ursuline Arts Center
3114 Lexington Road
502-298-7938
http://www.ursulineartscenter.org/ursuline_arts_center.php [21]
$10

Ode to the Gnu
Enjoy this installment of Cherokee Triangle Summer Concert Series with Ode to the Gnu, a Blues and R&B band. Please bring canned goods and/or hygiene products to help support the Highlands Community Ministries Dare to Care programs.

June 30, 7:00 PM
Willow Park – Cherokee Parkway
1402 Willow Ave
502-459-0256
http://cherokeetriangle.org/news/ [22]
Free

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