Louisville.com's Weekender: Events for September 5-8, 2013

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		Mayor's Music & Art Series: The Bibelhauser Brothers Held in the intimate setting of the Mayor’s Gallery at historic Louisville Metro Hall, these monthly performances will showcase local and regional musicians and artists. Brown-bag lunches are permitted, but due to the historic nature of the Mayor’s Gallery, no outside drinks will be allowed. Louisville Water will provide Louisville pure tap at the performances. All shows will be taped and broadcast on the city’s MetroTV channel which airs on Insight channel 25 and also online at www.louisvilleky.gov. September 5, 12:00-1:00 PM Metro Hall 527 W. Jefferson Street Louisville , KY 40202 http://www.louisvilleky.gov/mayor/musicseries (502) 574-3521 Free Balancing Life in Your “War Zones” Join hall of fame speaker, nurse and “Chicken Soup for the Nurse’s Soul” author LeAnn Thieman, LPN, to learn how to balance your life, truly live your priorities and make a difference in the world. Theiman uses her own struggles through extraordinary circumstances to show others how to find the courage to succeed in life. Hors d’oeuvres at 5:30 Program at 6:30 Book signing 7:30 to 8. Seating is limited. September 5, 5:30-8:00 PM The Olmsted 3701 Frankfort Ave Louisville, KY 40206 http://www.nortonhealthcare.org (502) 629-1234 Free Fleur de Lis Regatta When sailors participate in the Fleur de Lis Regatta they help raise valuable funds for Gilda's Club Louisville to help support their mission: to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action and sustained by community. Why not consider making this your year to join us at the Harbor Lawn marina, next to the Great Lawn at Louisville Waterfront Park. Please help Gilda's Club Louisville by supporting your family or friend in their participation in a weekend of exciting sailboat racing? We would love to have you on our team! For general donations it's as simple as clicking the button below. You can become even more involved by going to the sailing team page and making a donation in the name of a specific boat, skipper or first mate. September 6, 12:00-11:55 PM Harbor Lawn River Road Louisville , KY - http://www.sailingforacure.org/ 502.905.7073 Donations Accepted Daughters of Greatness: Eleanor Jordan Throughout the year, the “Daughters of Greatness” breakfast series invites prominent women engaged in social philanthropy, activism and pursuits of justice to share their stories with the Louisville community. The “Daughters of Greatness” series provides a place for dialogue and discussion on current issues of justice, community engagement and social movements within the Louisville area and beyond. Eleanor Jordan became the first African-American to be appointed Executive Director of the Kentucky Commission on Women in 2008. Since her appointment, Eleanor has crisscrossed the state speaking about the status of women, particularly the grim health and well-being statistics. Prior to her appointment, Jordan was elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1996 and nominated for Kentucky’s Third District Congressional seat in 2000. Throughout her career, Jordan has gained a reputation for being an outspoken advocate for women and children. September 6, 8:30-10:00 AM Muhammad Ali Center 144 N. Sixth Street Louisville, Kentucky 40202 http://alicenter.org/calendar/event/336 502.992.5341 Tickets are $20 for Ali Center Members, $25 for non-Members, $15 for students, and $200 for a table of 10. Celebration in the Country This year, River Fields will hold a newly themed event, “Celebration in the Country,” on September 6 at Gingerwoods, a historic building and the previous home of Greencastle Baptist Church, which was closely tied to many historic sites that have received preservation funding as a result of River Fields’ work. Gingerwoods is surrounded on all sides by the River Fields’ conservation easement on the Wallace Farm. This 600-acre working farm is preserved from development forever and is the largest in Jefferson County. September 6, 7:00-11:00 PM Gingerwoods 7611 Rose Island Rd. Prospect, KY 40059 502-583-306 http://www.riverfields.org $75-$200 New Albany BPW (Business Professional Women) 5K Run for Education Come join us for a fun filled morning at the New Albany Amphitheater to show your support for our local current and future working women and help raise funds for our scholarship program. Over the last several years we have raised over $20,000 and given numerous scholarships to Southern Indiana women in Floyd, Clark, Harrison and Crawford counties. September 7, 8:30-10:00 AM New Albany Amphitheater Water Street New Albany, Indiana 47150 https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/New-Albany-BPW-5K-For-Education/353951908052122?fref=ts 812-844-5898 Registration: $25.00 2013 Big Ol' Backyard BBQ Join us for Lip Smackin’ delicious food • Wild Wild Activity Zone for the kids • Bounce Town • Family Face-Off Game Area • Hoedown Square • Hayride • Cool-Off Tent • Live tunes from The Remedy ...and that’s not even the whole kit and caboodle! Be sure to don your best duds and take part in our costume contest for cowboys and gals of all ages. Wrangle up your folks, pull on your bibs and join us for a rootin’ tootin’ good time! September 7, 4:30-8:30 PM Home of the Innocents 1100 East Market Street Louisville, KY 40206 http://www.homeoftheinnocents.org/bbq 502.596.1025 $50 and under 2013 September Art Fair at Mellwood Art Center This "indoor/outdoor" Art Fair features more than 150 juried artisans, as well as the over 200 resident artists who call Mellwood Art Center home. Food and drink (including beer and wine) will be available. Live music and a children's Art Tent will provide additional entertainment. Be sure to check out "The Art of the Quilt" exhibition. September 7, 6:00-9:00 PM Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center 1860 Mellwood Avenue Louisville, Kentucky 40206 http://mellwoodartcenter.com/events.html Free Event Cabo Wabo presents PAWS 2013 Join 100% Poly and the Rumors at the New Albany Amphitheater as the partiers from CaboWabo on the New Albany Riverfront for PAWS (Pets Are Worth Saving) in partnership with the Floyd County Animal Rescue League. (This party is strictly for Human Party Animals 21+). September 7, 6:00-12:00 AM New Albany Amphitheater At the foot of Pearl Street New Albany, Indiana 47150 https://www.facebook.com/events/448880981877688/?ref=2 [5] $10 Skyrise Fall Fashion Runway Show The Fashion Event of the Season features emerging designers from Chicago, Cincinnati, Indianapolis and Louisville in a talented showcase. September 7, 6:30-9:30 Muhammad Ali Center 144 N. 6th St. Louisville, KY 40202 502-418-4684 http://www.skyrisefashions.com/ [6] $35-$55 Locust Grove Family Picnic Join Locust Grove and the Louisville Children's Museum for a day of family fun at Locust Grove. The Mobile Museum will be on hand for learning activities, and the historic home will be open for house tours. Bring a picnic & blanket or food may be purchased from local eateries such as Salsarita's, Lil' Cheezers Food truck and Snowies Shaved Ice. September 8, 11:30-3:30 PM Locust Grove 561 Blankenbaker Lane Louisville, KY 40207 http://www.locustgrove.org 502-897-9845 $6 per car Classical 90.5 Summer Listening Family Celebration! Bring the family out to Montessori School of Louisville and celebrate the first season of Classical 90.5 Summer Listening with us! We will have bouncy castles, ice cream, grab bags, live performances by the Concentus String Quartet and more. September 8, 2:00-4:00 PM Montessori School of Louisville 10263 Champion Farms Dr Louisville, KY 40241 wuol.org 5028146500 Free Cochon Heritage BBQ Louisville This event series is unlike any BBQ event you know! Similar to Cochon 555, Heritage BBQ is a tasting event where five chef teams are each challenged to utilize one whole heritage breed pig to win votes. Each chef crew must prepare one plate showcasing the whole hog in six distinct dishes comprised of four meats and two sides – which means that there will be no less than 30 heritage pork dishes to feast on! The competing chef teams in Louisville include Edward Lee and Kevin Ashworth of Milkwood (Louisville); Tyler Morris of Rye on Market (Louisville); Coby Lee Ming of Harvest (St. Louis); Levon Wallace of Proof on Main (Louisville); and Annie Pettry of Decca (Louisville). September 8, 5:55-11:00 PM 21c Museum Hotel 700 West Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 http://amusecochon.com/2013/heritagebbq-louisville/ 678-744-5886 $200 for VIP, $125 for general admission
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