Friday Night Live! @ St. Joseph Children's Home
Friday, August 7
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
2823 Frankfort Avenue
Free concert by the Midlife Crisis Band and The Epics
Adult gaming, food, and kickoff to the Orphan's picnic on Saturday
For info: http://www.sjkids.org/
160th St. Joseph Orphan's Picnic
Saturday, August 8
noon to midnight
St. Joseph Children's Home
2823 Frankfort Avenue
The Picnic averages 63 booths, which include, games of chance, raffles and food and beverages. Over 3,000 people volunteer with their family, friends and co workers to make sure that this wonderful event runs smoothly and is fully staffed. We have several families that have been volunteering, in their booths, for over 50 years! Prizes range from new cars to Weekend Getaways. The famous home cooked chicken dinner is always a family favorite. St. Joseph Children's Home first opened its doors in 1849 after a catastrophic plague orphaned large numbers of Louisville's children. Today, St. Joseph continues its tradition of caring for Louisville's children with a variety of programs. For info: http://www.sjkids.org/
40th Annual Street Rod Nationals
Through Sunday, August 9
Kentucky Exposition Center
All the vehicles of 1948 and earlier manufacture are welcome to enter the event. Bring the whole family for a day at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Spectator gate hours will be Thursday, August 6th from 8am to 5pm, Friday, August 7th from 8am to 6pm and Saturday, August 8th from 8am to 7pm and Sunday, August 9th from 8am to 3pm. $14.00 - 13 years and older, $5.00 - children 6-12, FREE - children 5 and under when accompanied by an adult. For info: http://www.nsra-usa.com/
John Leguizamo Live
Friday, August 7 & Saturday, August 8
Actors Theatre of Louisville
Downtown at Third & Main Streets
Tickets: 35 Info: 502.584.1205
John Leguizamo gets up close and personal with audiences in intimate venues across the country as he brings his newest one-man tour de force John Leguizamo LIVE! on the road. For info: http://leguizamo.ning.com/
Kentucky Art Car Weekend
Friday, August 7 & Saturday, August 8
Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft
715 West Main Street in Downtown Louisville
Art car artists from across the country will converge on the 700 Block of West Main Street, where their cars will be on display Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday morning. For info:
http://www.kentuckyartcarweekend.com/kyartcar2.html
4th annual Wine Run R.C. Boat Race (Radio Controlled Boats)
at Huber Orchard & Winery in Starlight, IN
Saturday, August 8
9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Southern Indiana Prop Nuts brings their elaborate radio contolled boats to the pond at Huber Orchard & Winery.
www.southernindianapropnuts.com
"Hotel for Dogs" showing at Iroquois Amphitheater Movie Night
Saturday, August 8
9 p.m.
The Iroquois Amphitheater will be hosting five free movies during 2009. "Hotel for Dogs" is the fourth in the series. Concessions will be available for sale. Again, all movies are free and sponsored by Louisville Metro Councilmembers. For info: http://louisvilleky.gov/Calendar
Louisville Science Center's 2009 Back to School Bash
Saturday, August 8
9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Admission $5
The Louisville Science Center's third annual bash designed to engage families in a celebration of science and math as the new school year begins. Telelinks with Space Center Houston will be offered in Spanish and English, covering how astronauts sleep, eat and even go to the bathroom in space. Activities are planned all day long throughout the Science Center, featuring fun with music including activities related to the new exhibit, "Wild Music: Sounds & Songs of Life.". For Additional Information: Call 561-6100 ext. 6111 or www.LouisvilleScience.org/events
Southern Parkway Mile
Southern Parkway near Iroquois Park
Saturday, August 8
6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
The annual Southern Parkway Mile and 8K Run is returning to the Beechmont Neighborhood Saturday, August 8!
There will be a Doggie Fahion Show, Doggie Dash, First Responders Run and Finish Line Festival, located at Southern Parkway and Woodlawn Avenue. The race is a fundraiser for Metro Parks Adapted Leisure Activities and the Kentucky Wheelchair Athletics Association.
For Additional Information:
Adapted Leisure Activities
2305 Douglass Boulevard #3
Louisville, KY 40205
456.8148
Pre-school Nature Adventures - Totally Turtles
Jefferson Memorial Forest
Saturday, August 8
9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Can turtles leave their shells behind? Are they the slowest animals in the forest? Discover the answers as you meet a variety of turtles up close! This program is for parents and their children ages 3-5. Includes story-time, craft, snack and active exploration time outside. Program meets in the Horine Environmental Education Center. Reservations required! Fee: $9 per child. For information: 368-5404 or forest@louisvilleky.gov also see: www.memorialforest.com
2009 Fall Hunting Classic at Bass Pro Shop
951 E. Lewis & Clark Parkway in Clarksville
August 7 - 23
Free
This year, more than 100,000 people are expected to attend. This 17-day event will feature hunting celebrities, seminars, workshops, craft activities and more and it is all free. Activities include seminars on bowhunting, morel mushroom hunting, deer & antler scoring, taxidermy and more. For information: www.basspro.com/classic
1st annual Community Awareness Exhibition Ball Game
Louisville Metro Police vs. Jefferson County Attorney Office
Saturday, August 8
Activities begin at 2 p.m.
Game at 4 p.m.
Louisville Slugger Field
Free Admission
Benefit for MADD- Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Silent Auction and Donations will be accepted. It will be a fun Afternoon for the Whole Family.
Information: Penny Clark, Angela Criswell (Ky E.D.) at 1-800-944-6233 or Patricia McCollum at 1-812-949-5074. My email address is tobyfan4399@aol.com
First Friday Gallery Hop
Friday, August 7
5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Music and special entertainment at shops and galleries along East Market Street in downtown Louisville.
For information : http://www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com/
Rockin' 50's Limo Hop in Middletown
Historic Main Street & Shelbyville Road Corrido
Saturday, August 8
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shop the M.O.B.! The Middletown Operated Businesses invite you to discover the many charms of shopping in historic Middletown, KY. Visit any the fine merchants in the MOB, which include antique stores, clothing stores, gift shops, restaurants, and service-related businesses. You'll find friendly people, personal service, and the spirit of Middletown. Small-town friendliness, big-city selection...it's the best of both worlds when you Shop the Mob! Scroll down the page for a list of our member businesses. For information: http://www.shopthemob.com/
Heirloom Tomato Festival
Louisville Nature Center
3745 Illinois Ave
Saturday, August 8
2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
There is such a variety of heirloom tomatoes to choose from it can be overwhelming. Learn about heirloom tomatoes and taste at least 12 different multi-colored heirlooms - pink, red, yellow and purple. Varieties include Sungold Cherry, Arkansas Traveler, Abraham Lincoln, the ever popular Brandywine and many more.
For information: 458-1328 or http://www.louisvillenaturecenter.org/
Monsters: A Celebration of Horror Classics From Universal Studios
at the Louisville Palace
Friday, August 7 and Saturday, August 8
The Bride of Frankenstein - showing Friday at 7:30 pm and Saturday at 2 pm
The Creature From the Black Lagoon - showing Saturday at 5 pm and 8 pm
Price: $5
Event Phone Number: 502-583-4555
