Community Calendar - November

 

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR ALLIANCE LOUISVILLE MEETING

St. Paul United Methodist Church, corner of Bardstown Rd. and Douglass Blvd., 7:30 p.m., Free. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Louisville meets every Tuesday and Thursday nights in Room 110. They also have a Family and Friends group that meets at St. Paul on Tuesday nights at the same time. For more information, call Mike Kuhl at (502) 635-6142, Carl Brown at (502) 493-9183, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or dbsalouisville.org. (Highlands)  

 

ZUMBA GOLD EXERCISE CLASSES

St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2000 Douglas Blvd., 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Free. Zumba Gold exercise classes meet every Wednesday beginning in November. For more information, call Highlands Community Ministries Senior Services at  (502) 459-0132. (Highlands)

 

GROWING UP WILD: THE TERRIFIC WILD TURKEY

Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Avenue, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., $10 (members)-$15 (non-members). “Growing Up Wild: The Terrific Wild Turkey” and “Exploring Nature” are being offered to preschool children ages 3-4 throughout the school year.  Enrollment is limited to 12 children per session and registration is required. This month’s sessions take place on November 2,9,16 and 23. For more information, (502) 458-1328 or louisvillenaturecenter.org. (Audubon Park)

 

PICKLEBALL

Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd., 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $2. Every Wednesday the Douglass Community Center is offering a Pickleball session for people 50 and over. For more information, (502) 456-8120. (Highlands)

 

2011 FESTIVAL OF FAITHS

The Center for Interfaith Relations, 604 S. Third St., times and admission varies. The Festival of Faiths observes its 16th anniversary this year, reaffirming its participants’ commitment to come together as many faiths, united in mutual respect for one another, to engage in common action on behalf of the community. The festival lineup includes panels and workshops with notable individuals including author and activist Bill McKibben and Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies Professor Mary Evelyn Tucker, to name a few. For more information, visit www.FestivalofFaiths.org. (Various)

 

THE HITCHHIKER’S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY:  ORIGINAL SERIES

The Alley Theatre, 1205 E. Washington St., 7:30 p.m., $18-$20. The Alley Theatre aims to recreate the original recording conditions of the beloved “Hitchhiker’s” radio series. The cast will read from the scripts, their mic’d voices accompanied by the state-of-the-art (mind the 34-year gap) Moog synthesizer technology. Hear the series as it was originally conceived! Part One: Nov. 3-4, 10-12, 17-19, at 7:30 p.m. Come to the Alley’s Grand Opening Party for its new space on Nov. 3 IN COSTUME and get half-price admission! More at www.thealleytheatre.org or (502) 713-6178. (Butchertown)

 

DIALOGUE ON DIVERSITY

Galt House Hotel, 120 N. Fourth St., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., $100 ($25 for students). Bellarmine University sponsors this dialogue on race in education, the media, and other aspects of society. Educator and author Tim Wise is the keynote speaker. For more information, contact Dr. Hannah Clayborne or Ms. Melanie Evans at (502) 272-8150. (Downtown)

 

FIRST FRIDAY TROLLEY HOP

Downtown Art Zone, Main and Market streets, 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Free. This monthly event showcases the art galleries on East Market and other parts of downtown. Park the car and ride the trolley to various locations to enjoy the exhibits. This month Zephyr Gallery, 610 E. Market, has an exhibit by Brenda Wirth and Wendi Smith. The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, 715 W. Main St., is also holding a Day of the Dead Celebration. For more information, call (502) 583-1671 or visit www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com. (Nulu/Downtown)

 

 

THE GRRAND AFFAIR

Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center, 1860 Mellwood Avenue, 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m., $50 per person.  An annual fundraiser for the Golden Retriever Rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs, The GRRAND Affair will include a silent auction, a live auction, food, drinks, music and a raffle for a 2011 Honda Insight LX Hybrid! Visit www.grrand.org for more information.

 

OLMSTED PARK CHAMPION VOLUNTEER PROJECT

Cherokee Park, 9 a.m.-Noon, Free. Individuals, families and groups can join the Olmsted Conservancy as it roots out invasive plants, rebuilds trails, restores native plants and renews structures in our Frederick Law Olmsted Parks. Gloves, tools, refreshments and guidance are provided. Dress for the weather and for working outdoors. Volunteers may also participate on Nov. 19. For more information, call (502) 456-1623 or visit www.olmstedparks.org. (Highlands)

 

OPEN HOUSE AND FREE YOGA CLASSES 

Yoga On Baxter, 1511 Eastern Parkway, Free. Yoga On Baxter is celebrating its 4th anniversary with an open house. There will be three free classes: Hot Yoga (10 a.m.); Community Class (Noon); and Vinyasa (4:30 p.m.). The open house is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and will include food, wine, free massages, and musical entertainment. For more information, visit www.yogaonbaxter.com or call (502) 558-9177. (Highlands)

 

HOP & SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP ON BARDSTOWN ROAD

Various locations on Bardstown Road, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Free. Consignment/resale shops on Bardstown Road are having a special shopping day, with fall merchandise on sale at up to 50 percent off.  Visit participating stores for additional promotions and spend the day shopping in the historic Highlands. Participants are: B CHIC Consignment & Boutique, 1235 Bardstown Rd.; Urban Attic Consignments, 1608 Bardstown Rd., Unit 2; Secrets Boutique, 1819 Bardstown Rd.; and JJ’S Consignment Shop, 2525 Bardstown Rd. (Highlands)

 

BASKETBALL LEAGUE SIGN-UPS

Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd., 11 a.m., $70. The Douglass Community Center is holding sign-ups for its youth basketball league for ages 6-10 through Nov. 5. Games start Dec. 3. Parents who volunteer to coach pay only $35 for their children to play. For more information, call (502) 456-8120 to sign up. (Highlands)

 

26TH ANNUAL ST. AGNES CHRISTMAS BOUTIQUE

St. Agnes Parish SchooL, 1920 Newburg Rd., 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $12.  This is an adults only preview of the St. Agnes’ annual Christmas Bazaar, featuring locally made arts and crafts from up to 75 vendors, goods from local Highlands retailers, wine and appetizers. On Sunday, Nov. 6, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., there will be shopping for the whole family, a gourmet bake shoppe, children’s activities, and a visit from Santa. For more information, call (502) 500-8720. (Highlands)

 

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS

All day. Don’t forget to turn your clocks back. (Various)

 

JCPS OUT-OF-SCHOOL CARE

Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd., 11 a.m., $30 per day. Jefferson County Public Schools will not be in session on Nov. 7 or 8.  The Douglass Community Center is holding a day camp for students who want to get out of the house. Space is limited. To sign up, call (502) 456-8120. (Highlands)

 

ELECTION DAY

Don’t forget to vote. (Various)

 

MELTING POT: AN AMERICAN STORY

Ursuline Arts Center 3114 Lexington Rd., 11 a.m.-Noon, $8. The Blue Apple Players opens their 36th season with their educational musical “The Melting Pot:  An American Story.” This patriotic musical is a tribute to the immigrants who poured through Ellis Island’s processing center in the early 1900s. For more information, call (502) 587-7990 or visit www.blueappleplayers.org. (Crescent Hill)

 

FAMILY BUSINESS CENTER SUMMIT

Hyatt Regency Ballroom,  320 W. Jefferson St., 7:30 a.m., $40-$95. Dr. Craig Aronoff, a co-founder and chairman of the board of the internationally renowned Family Business Consulting Group (www.efamilybusiness.com ), is one of three international experts scheduled to appear at the University of Louisville’s Family Business Center (FBC) Summit focusing on the importance of family values. Register online at http://www.regonline.com/fbcnovember2011. For more information about the program or the University of Louisville Family Business Center, visit www.business.louisville.edu/fbc or call (502) 852-4795. (Downtown)

 

LITTLE GLOBETROTTERS BASKETBALL CLINIC

Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd., 11 a.m., $30 per session. The Douglass Community Center is offering a basketball clinic for children ages 4-5. The clinics take place every Wednesday through Dec. 7. For more information or to sign up, call (502) 456-8120. (Highlands)

 

BANQUET AND SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER

Holiday Inn Hurstbourne, 1325 S. Hurstbourne Parkway, 6 p.m., $30-$750. Priscilla’s Place/Teen Challenge KY will hold their annual banquet and silent auction at the Holiday Inn Hurstbourne.  The silent auction is from 6 p.m. with dinner and program.  Individual reservations are $30. Guests include former University of Kentucky basketball player Cameron Mills. All donations will be used to support the ladies at Priscilla’s Place, a six-month residential women’s crisis center. For more information call (502) 544-3288. 

(St. Matthews)

 

JOHN ZOGBY

Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Road, 3 p.m., Free. John Zogby’s name is synonymous with opinion polling – he’s chairman of the board and chief insights officer of IBOPE Zogby International, a premier global public opinion polling and market research firm. He’ll be at Bellarmine University to discuss U.S. politics from a global perspective. Zogby is a founding contributor to The Huffington Post and currently writes a weekly column for Forbes.com and a monthly column for Campaigns & Elections magazine. He’s a senior advisor at the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University. For more information, www.bellarmine.edu or (502) 272-7100. (Highlands)

 

BANK ON LOUISVILLE START FRESH WORKSHOP

Louisville Urban League, 1535 W. Broadway, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Free. The Louisville Urban League in Partnership with Bank on Louisville invites you to attend Bank on Louisville’s Start Fresh program. This is a service to persons who have been denied new accounts due to negative (non-fraud) banking histories, and who are willing to participate in a certified financial education program. Here, you will learn the basics of bank reconciliation and how a checking account works. Completion of this program gives you an opportunity to re-enter the traditional banking system the smart way. To enroll, call (502) 566-3362. (Downtown)

 

ANNE BRADEN MEMORIAL LECTURE

Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. Third St., 6 p.m., Free. Civil rights lawyer, professor Michelle Alexander, author of “The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness,” will speak during the fifth annual Anne Braden Memorial Lecture. For more information, (502) 852-6142. (Old Louisville)

 

NUMBER ONE CITIZEN AWARD

St. Elizabeth’s, 1016 East Burnett St., 6 p.m.-8 p.m., $10. A committee will pick from a list of letters to name the No. One Citizen that has gone beyond the call of duty to volunteer their services to help the community.  There will be a traditional German dinner of pork, mashed potatoes and sauerkraut, with wonderful beverages. The event includes plenty of door prizes and an auction of items to benefit The Little Sisters of the Poor.  The grand prize is a 32-inch TV. Everyone has a chance to win. More information at www.louisville.gov/calendar. (Germantown/Schnitzelburg)

 

PHANTOM BAND

Walden Theatre, 1123 Payne St., 7:30 p.m., $8-$15. High School anxieties. Furtive desires. Fiercely protected secrets. Amid the discord, a shambling marching band is infiltrated by a violinist with strange powers in this dark, comedic exploration about making art out of chaos. Contains mature language and situations. This is the newest offering in Walden Theatre’s Slant Culture Series of new works by rising playwrights encouraging young actors to draw inspiration from a fresh perspective – their own experience. Written by Krista Knight and directed by Alec Volz. This show also has performances on Nov. 11, 12, 17, 18 and 19. For more information, call (502) 589-0084. (Clifton)                

 

ALUMNI ART SHOW OPENING NIGHT RECEPTION

Bellarmine University (McGrath Art Gallery), 2001 Newburg Road, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Free. The McGrath Art Gallery presents an event for alumni artists, their guests and the Bellarmine alumni community. Enjoy appetizers, wine, live music and amazing art. Can’t attend on November 11? The artwork will be on display in the gallery until Dec. 11.  For more information, visit www.bellarmine.edu or call (502) 272-7100. (Highlands)

 

FESTIVAL OF TREES & LIGHTS: A DICKENS FAMILY NIGHT

Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Market St., 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $5-$8, families of four or more, $25. Dickens Family Night, presented by Rumpke, includes costumed characters and props from the Dickens era, activities for the entire family, holiday entertainment, pictures with Santa Claus and a fireworks show. A special Dickens Pub will serve Old English fare through Browning’s Brewery and Restaurant. The event is part of the Festival of Trees & Lights presented by Republic Bank to benefit Kosair Children’s Hospital. For more information, call (502) 629-5437 or visit www.HelpKosairChildrensHospital.com. (Downtown)

 

KITE-MAKING WORKSHOP

The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, 715 W. Main Street, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $6. The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft is hosting a kite-making workshop in conjunction with the “Visions of Lewis and Clark: Contemporary Kites Tell the Story” exhibition, presented as part of the 2011 Festival of Faiths. Participants will spend 20-30 minutes making their own kite and will then have the option to fly their creations on the Great Lawn in Waterfront Park immediately following the workshop. Open to all ages and skill levels. To register, call (502) 589-0102 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Downtown)

 

UNBOUND

Ursuline Arts Center, 3114 Lexington Rd., 8 p.m., $10-$15. Moving Collective, a Louisville-based effort to promote and keep contemporary dance alive in the Ohio Valley, presents “Unbound,” showcasing choreographers from Kentuckiana and other parts of the United States. Moving Collective imports dance from inside and outside the region, including artists from Illinois, Ohio and Virginia. Tickets are available at the door. For advance purchase, contact Theresa Bautista at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Crescent Hill)

 

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI HOLIDAY BAZAAR

1960 Bardstown Road, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Free. Come and get a head start on your holiday shopping. Vendors include glass blowers, potters, soap makers, textile artists and others. Food will be sold.  There will also be an opportunity to make your own hand-blown holiday ornament with our very own glass artist! Spaces will fill up early. For more information, call (502) 459-3088. (Highlands) 

 

13TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF HYMNS

Highland Baptist Church, 1001 Cherokee Road, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Free. The 13th Annual Festival of Hymns will feature guest soloists and ensembles. For more information, contact Meme Tunnell at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Highlands)

 

TALK WITH MAYOR FISCHER

Atherton High School, 3000 Dundee Road, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Free.  At “Talk to Greg,” Mayor Fischer will be joined by city department directors, mayor’s office staff and Metro Council members. For more information, (502) 574-5000. (Highlands)

 

TODAY’S PEACE CORPS

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, 6:30 p.m., Free. Join returned Peace Corps Volunteer Laura Fonseca to learn about overseas opportunities. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

HOME OF THE INNOCENTS BENEFIT

Anselmo’s Bistro and Bar, 1511 Bardstown Road, all day, Free. Anselmo’s Bistro and Bar will donate 10 percent of all sales to the Home of the Innocents to help make Christmas brighter for their children. In addition, Anselmo’s will match all monies raised through this event. Patrons are welcome to make cash donations at the restaurant that day as well. On Tuesday, November 29, patrons that bring a new Christmas gift for children (ages newborn to 21) will receive 50 percent off all entrees. A list of supplies and gifts needed by the Home of the Innocents is available at www.anselmosbistroandbar.com. Items may be dropped off at the restaurant through December 18. For more information, call (502) 749-0444. (Highlands)

 

EXPLORING NATURE

Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Avenue, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., $3.50-$5 (non-members). “Exploring Nature” occurs the fourth Wednesday of each month for children ages 3-4, and inspires children to connect with nature in new and exciting ways. Payment is due at registration. For more information, call (502) 458-1328 or visit www.louisvillenaturecenter.org. (Audubon Park)

 

SEE IF I CAN FIND IT: AN EVENING OF ONE-ACT PLAYS

Bellarmine University (Wyatt Center for the Arts), 2001 Newburg Road, 8 p.m., $5 (students)-$10 (general). “Action” by Sam Shepard, directed by Carol Stewart; “Reverse Transcription: Six Playwrights Bury a Seventh” by Tony Kushner, directed by Bethany Morse. These dark comedies will provide an unexpected yet thrilling night at the theatre. Performances take place on November 17, 18, 19 and 20. For more information, contact Carlos Chavarria at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Highlands)

 

SANTA’S GINGERBREAD VILLAGE

Galt House Hotel’s Conservatory, 120 N. Fourth St., 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Free. This is one of the world’s largest, life-sized Gingerbread Villages and, yes, it’s fully edible. Inside a 3,000-sq.-ft. area stands a 20-ft.-high Gingerbread Castle, a classic North Pole Gingerbread House, Santa’s walk-through workshop, 10-ft.-high lollipop trees, a photo area with Santa, and hot chocolate carts. The aroma alone will have you swooning. Call your friends and family. This treat is for everyone to enjoy. There is no charge for enjoying this area. For more information, www.KaLightoscope.com. (Downtown)

 

SHIFTING LOYALTIES: THE KENTUCKY SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND IN THE CIVIL WAR

American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Ave., 10 a.m.-Noon, Free. The American Printing House for the Blind was established in 1858. By 1860, its new press was set up in the basement of the Kentucky School for the Blind. However, the new company did not produce its first book until 1866 because of The Civil War. Come listen to historian and APH Museum director Mike Hudson explain what happened to the American Printing House for the Blind, the Kentucky School for the Blind, and Louisville in the tumultuous four-year period when, in Kentucky, brother fought against brother. The event is free to the public, but registration is required. For adults and older teens. For more information, call (502) 899-2213. (Clifton)

 

THANKSGIVING CENTERPIECE WORKSHOP

The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, 715 W. Main Street, 1 p.m.-4 p.m., $43-$48 (nonmembers). The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft will host a workshop to help people create their own Thanksgiving centerpiece. The class will be taught by artist Jan Banta-Briseno. Participants will be provided with a cleaned gourd and the popular “zentangle” designs will be used as a backdrop for all the fall favorites – sunflowers, berries, leaves and more. The class is open to adults and teens. To register, call (502) 589-0102 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Downtown)

 

F.A.T. FRIDAY TROLLEY HOP

Frankfort, Mellwood and Story avenues, 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Free. Businesses in the Crescent Hill and Clifton neighborhoods open their doors at the end of each month for the F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. This one takes place on Black Friday so stores have some special things planned. Ride the trolley to see art exhibits, sales and entertainment. This month’s event will benefit Blessings in a Backpack. Participating businesses will collect money or backpacks for charity. Call (502) 550-2024 or visit www.fatfridayhop.org. (Clifton/Crescent Hill)

 

FEAST OF BOOKS

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, 7 p.m., Free. Enjoy yummy tales to celebrate Thanksgiving. Ages 3-8. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)                

 

CRESCENT HILL RADIO FUNDRAISER

The Vernon Club, 1575 Story Ave., 5:30 p.m., $10. This fundraiser for Crescent Hill Radio will include live music, dinners for sale, raffles and T-shirt sales. For more information, visit www.crescenthillradio.com. (Butchertown) 

 

ART SANCTUARY PRESENTS VA VA VIXEN

Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., 8 p.m., $20-$30 (VIP). Join Art Sanctuary and The Va Va Vixens this holiday season for five shows in a new venue: Headliners Music Hall! Old “Crass” Kringle and his cohorts have many a surprise as they bring out all of the burlesque that you can take! Expect all of the sexiness and silliness of the past with many new performers and a plethora of surprises! You won’t want to miss the best Va Va Vixens show yet. For more information, (502) 584-8088. (Highlands)

 

THE MOTH STORY-SLAM

Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Bardstown Road, 8 p.m., $8. This open mic will appeal to fans of National Public Radio’s “This American Life” and “The Moth Radio Hour.” For more information, call (502) 8088. (Highlands)

 

“KISS YOUR ELBOW: A KENTUCKY MEMOIR”

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, 6:30 p.m., Free. Join local author and member of the Louisville Historic League, Deanna O’Daniel, for a discussion of her book “Kiss Your Elbow: A Kentucky Memoir,” which explores life growing up on a small farm in the Hikes Point area in the mid-20th century. For more information, visit www.lfpl.org or call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)