Community Calendar - February

 

AQUATIC EXERCISE CLASSES

Home of the Innocents, 1100 E. Market St., times vary by class throughout the week, $6 per class. The Jim and Kay Morrissey Advanced Therapy Center will teach a variety of exercise classes in the Home of the Innocents’ heated saltwater therapy pool. The classes, which will continue into the spring, include Water Pilates, Water Arthritis, and Aqua Flow, which is a combination of yoga and tai chi exercises in the water.  All are excellent classes for those that need low-impact exercise.  A Mother-Baby Swim class is also offered to mothers and children older than 6 months. A signed physician’s consent form is required for all classes. (See page 14 for additional details.) For a class schedule and more information, call (502) 596-1141 or visit www.homeoftheinnocents.org. (Butchertown)

 

ROBERT KNIPSCHILD: A RETROSPECTIVE

B. Deemer Gallery, 2650 Frankfort Ave., 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Free.  B. Deemer presents “Robert Knipschild: A Retrospective” through Feb. 15. Knipschild, who passed away in 2004, was the director of graduate studies in fine art for the University of Cincinnati from 1967 to 1991. In this position, he influenced many of Kentucky’s finest artists. For more information, visit www.bdeemer.com or call (502) 896-6687. (Crescent Hill)

 

ZUMBA GOLD

St Paul United Methodist Church Gym, 2000 Douglass Blvd., 9 a.m.-10 a.m., $2 (60+ Free). Highlands Community Ministries Senior Services offers Zumba Gold every Wednesday with instructor Ruth Schneider. For more information, call (502) 459-0132. (Highlands)

 

FREE CARDIO REMIX CLASS

Newburg Community Center, 4810 Exeter Ave., 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., Free. This class from the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness meets every Tuesday and Thursday through Feb. 25. Participants do a cardio workout to the latest hits. For more information, call (502) 574-6663. (Newburg)

 

FREE CROSS TRAINING CLASS

Baxter Community Center, 1125 Cedar Ct., 7 p.m.-8 p.m., Free. This class from the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness meets every Tuesday and Thursday through Feb. 25. Two to three types of aerobic exercises are used during the same session. For more information, call (502) 574-6663. (Phoenix Hill)

 

HUGHESICAL: THE MUSICAL

The Alley Theater, 1205 E. Washington St., 7:30 p.m., $10-$20. A tribute to John Hughes and his movies about ‘80s teen angst, “Hughesical” brings Shermer, Illinois to Louisville! Every ‘80s child will laugh and cry as favorite moments from “The Breakfast Club,” “Pretty in Pink,” “Sixteen Candles” and “Ferris Beuller’s Day Off” are revisited in this heartfelt tribute to the writer/director who brought them to life. The show runs through Feb. 18. For more information, visit www.thealleytheater.org or call (502) 713-6178. (Butchertown)

 

RENOIR TO CHAGALL: PARIS AND THE ALLURE OF COLOR

Speed Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. , $10 (Free for members). The Speed Art Museum presents an extraordinary exhibition of modern French masters in “Renoir to Chagall: Paris and the Allure of Color,” Feb. 3-May 6.  Co-organized by the Speed and the Dixon Gallery and Gardens of Memphis, Tenn., “Renoir to Chagall” features more than 80 paintings by the great French Impressionists and Post-Impressionists, as well as key artists who came before and after them. Works from Edgar Degas, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Camille Pissarro, Mary Cassatt, Henri Matisse, Paul Cézanne, Paul Gauguin, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Georges Braque and Marc Chagall are included. More info at www.speedmuseum.org or (502) 634-2700. (Old Louisville)

 

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. More information at (502) 583-1671 or www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com. (Nulu/Downtown)

 

NEW YEAR BODY TRANSFORMATION CHALLENGE

Mellwood Arts Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave., 10 a.m., $49. PURE Fitness Training, located in the Mellwood Art Center, will host a New Year Body Transformation Challenge, in which the contestant with the greatest transformation over an 8-week course will win $500 cash. A kick-off meeting will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4, where coaches will share their secrets to fat loss, arming contestants with the information they need to look their best by summer. The challenge will officially run from Feb. 6 to Mar. 31. To sign up or view the complete rules, visit www.pure-fit.com or call (502) 314-7895. (Clifton)        

 

VALENTINE’S POTTERY

Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd., 1 p.m.-3 p.m., $10 per piece. Ages 6 and over can make a piece of pottery for their Valentine! For more information, visit www.louisvilleky.gov/ or call (502) 456-8120. (Highlands)

 

BLACK IN LATIN AMERICA

Iroquois Library,  601 W. Woodlawn Ave., 1 p.m., Free. Each Saturday in February the Iroquois Library will show a segment of the PBS Film Series “Black in Latin America.” Documentaries in the series include “Mexico & Peru: The Black Grandma in the Closet” and “Brazil: Racial Paradise?” More information at www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1720. (Beechwood)

 

VA VA VIXEN

Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., 7 p.m., $20. Let Cupid take you back to a time when burlesque and vaudeville were celebrated in Hollywood and performed on Broadway! Mark your calendars, ladies and gentlemen! It’s time for a brand-new VA VA VALENTINE! Performances also take place Feb. 10, 11, 17 and 18. For more information, visit www.headlinerslouisville.com or call (502) 584-8088. (Irish Hill)

 

NEIGHBORHOOD INSTITUTE

Kosair Charities, 982 Eastern Parkway, time TBA, Free. The Center for Neighborhoods is accepting applications for the Neighborhood Institute, a 12-week leadership education program. All neighborhood, homeowner and condo associations are welcome to the session, which takes place each Tuesday from Feb. 7 to April 24. Dinner is provided. For more information, contact Lisa at (502) 589-0343 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Schnitzelburg)

 

MY FARM LIFE

Main Library, 301 S. York St., 6 p.m., Free. Meet city folks with farm lives on the side, including: Tommee Clark, a microbiologist by day and a Fern Creek farmer by night; Debbie Galloway, a long-time Louisville resident who recently moved to a Shelby County farm and blogs about country life; and urban vegetable gardener extraordinaire Tomese Buthod. UK agricultural extension agent Wayne Long will share resources for the growing numbers of people interested in farming, from vegetables to beekeeping to raising chickens. For more information, visit www.lfpl.org or call (502) 574-1611. (Downtown)

 

FLOWER HOUR

Nanz & Kraft, 141 Breckenridge Lane, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., $5 (minimum donation). Four Roses Bourbon and Nanz & Kraft Florist are teaming up for the 5th Annual Four Roses Flower Hour, a special Valentine’s shopping and bourbon-tasting event which benefits Operation Brightside. Four Roses Flower Hour provides an opportunity to take care of Valentine’s Day gifts while sipping award-winning bourbon and enjoying hors d’oeuvres with Master Distiller Jim Rutledge. In addition, the first 100 guests to arrive will also receive a special Four Roses Valentine’s gift. For more information, call (502) 574-2613. (St. Matthews)

 

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE!

St. Andrews Episcopal Church, 2232 Woodbourne Ave., 7 p.m.-10 p.m., $5. Area artists offer their interpretation of unconditional love to benefit the Animal Care Society and the St. Andrews Episcopal Youth Group. Cover fee includes appetizers, wine tastings, and the chance to bid on silent auction items and musical performances by Jonny Sands, who opens for “Son of the Widow.” For more information, visit www.mystandrews.espiscopalky.org. (Highlands)

 

DERBY CITY FLY FISHERS

Fern Valley Hotel and Conference Center, 2715 Fern Valley Road, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., $7. This is the Seventh Annual Kentuckiana Fly Fishing Show. Parking is free. More information at www.kyflyshow.com. (Fern Valley)

 

HANDS ON HISTORY: RENOVATING HISTORIC WINDOWS

Preservation Louisville, 631 S. 5th St., 1 p.m.-4 p.m., $30 ($20 for members). Preservation Louisville continues its popular workshop series, Hands On History. Participants will learn practical, hands-on techniques for working with original materials and finishes in order to maintain, restore and preserve historic elements such as plaster, windows and gutters. Adapting “green” concepts for historic structures and winterizing your historic home will also be explored. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (502) 540-5146. (Downtown)

 

VALENTINE BIERGARTEN

German-American Club, 1842 Lincoln Ave., 6 p.m.-10 p.m. Indoor Biergarten with entertainment by Jeff Kunkel from Indianapolis, Ind. Authentic German food served. For more information, call (502) 451-3100 or visit www.german-americanclub.com. (Audubon Park)

 

JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL

Various locations and times, $6-$20.  The Jewish Film Festival takes place Feb. 11-25. Highlights include “Human Resource Manager,” winner of five Israeli Academy Awards, and “This Is Sodom,” a sort of Israeli Monty Python comedy. For more information, visit www.jewishlouisville.org or call (502) 459-0660. (Various Locations)

BEGINNING MEDITATION 

The Passionist Earth & Spirit Center, 1924 Newburg Road, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $140 (no one is refused because of lack of funds). This class is a basic guide for those interested in learning the fundamental elements of meditation. It presents meditation in a straightforward, sensible and useful way. Participants receive a descriptive map and directions on how to navigate their inner world, basic instruction in a method of Christian insight meditation, the psychological principles and scriptural underpinnings of the practice, and guidance for applying meditative wisdom in daily life. The session begins Saturday, Feb. 12, with an orientation, then meets weekly for 10 Wednesdays beginning Feb. 16 (10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. or 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.). The course is taught by Fr. Joe Mitchell, CP. More information at www.earthandspiritcenter.org or (502) 452-2749. (Highlands)

 

SPAGHETTI DINNER

St. Elizabeth Church, 1020 E. Burnett St., Noon-7 p.m., price TBA. Spaghetti Dinner fundraiser for Boy Scout Troop 17. For more information, call (502) 636-3706. (Schnitzelburg) 

 

SHRINK-FILM VALENTINE GIFT DROP-IN WORKSHOP

Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, 715 W. Main St., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $6. Schools are closed for parent/teacher conferences, so families can stop by and spend time creating a magnet or pendant and a handmade gift bag. No reservations required! The workshop is appropriate for ages 4 and up. For more information, call (502) 589-0102. (Downtown)

 

PATSY CLINE:  A LIFE IN CONCERT

Jewish Community Center, 3600 Dutchman’s Lane, 7:30 p.m., $15. A celebration of the music and life of country legend Patsy Cline. Performances also take place Feb. 16, 18 and 19. For more information, call (502) 459-0660. (Seneca Gardens)

 

MY LIFE AS A LIFELINE

Main Library, 301 S. York St., 6 p.m., Free. Odds are one in three that you might help care for an ill or aging family member in any given year – and that’s steadily increasing. Talk with folks on the front lines, including families and experts like Dr. Jane Thibault, gerontologist and author of “No Act of Love is Ever Wasted”; Rita Combs-Sterrett, AARP Prepare to Care outreach staff; and Mauri Malka, director of Klein Older Adult Services at Jewish Family and Career Services. For more information, visit www.lfpl.org or call (502) 574-1611. (Downtown)

 

CELEBRATION OF SERVICE & SURVIVAL DINNER

Louisville Marriott Downtown, 280 W. Jefferson St., 5:30 p.m., $175 per seat ($2,000 for 10-seat Center Circle Sponsorship). The 25th Celebration of Service & Survival Dinner is a fundraiser for the Center for Women and Families. Five women will receive the 2012 Women of Distinction Award. For more information, visit www.thecenteronline.org or call (502) 581-7207. (Downtown)

 

DOUGLAS & ALEXANDRE LORA WITH DUDU MAIA 

Clifton Center, 2117 Payne St., 7:30 p.m., $13-$15. Extraordinary Brazilian guitarist and composer Douglas Lora will perform on a seven-string guitar in the swinging acoustic trio Caraivana with his brother Alexandre Lora (percussion) and Dudu Maia (10-string mandolin), two of his band mates. Tickets can be purchased at Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave., or at www.cliftoncenter.org. For more information, call (502) 896-8480. (Clifton)

 

 

CRAFTING TACTILE JEWELRY WORKSHOP

American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Ave., 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Free. Participants will learn about the tools and techniques to make bracelets, necklaces and pendants from tactile materials. They will leave with one completed piece of jewelry and enough knowledge to make many more. The artist instructor for this event is Patrice Will, teaching artist for VSA Arts of Kentucky. The event is free, but space is limited, so registration is required. The workshop is best for ages 12 and up. Call (502) 899-2213 by Feb. 16 to register. For more information, visit www.aph.org. (Clifton)

 

YOUTH OPPORTUNITY SHOWCASE

Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 4th St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Free. Job fair for young adults, ages 16 to 21. There will be opportunities for job training, education, internships and volunteering. Dress for an interview and bring your I. D. and copies of your resume. Free parking only at 4th Street Live garage, 425 S. 5th St., and 6th & Main garage, 120 S. 6th St. For more information, call (502) 574-2500 or visit www.kentuckianaworks.org. (Downtown)

 

SOUP & SALAD WITH BHA

The Commodore, corner of Bonnycastle and Cowlings aves., 6 p.m., $10. The Bonnycastle Homestead Association is inviting friends and neighbors for dinner and conversation at this neighborhood association fundraiser. Local historian and architect Steve Wiser will talk about Louisville and what makes it such a desirable place to live. Wiser will have some of his recent books about Louisville for purchase at the event. For more information, or to make reservations, contact Claudia Runge at (502) 749-5675. (Highlands)

 

FREE BEHAVIOR CLASS

Animal Adoption Center, 3516 Newburg Road, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., Free. Louisville Metro Animal Services provides trained animal behaviorists to give tips on how you can help your dog or cat become better mannered. Barking, crate training, litter box problems, leash issues, scratching, food aggression and shyness are covered. The goal is to make sure your pets are trained to be on their best behavior in the home, in public places, and in the presence of other animals. For more information or to register, call (502) 473-PETS (7387) or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  (Newburg)

 

ASK THE DOCTOR NIGHT

St. Paul United Methodist Church, corner of Bardstown Road and Douglass Blvd., 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Free. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Louisville is hosting  “Ask The Doctor Night” with Dr. Rif El-Mallakh, Director of Mood Disorder Research Program at the University of Louisville’s School of Medicine. El-Mallakh will answer questions about mood disorders. Anyone suffering from depression and bipolar disorders, as well as their family and friends, are urged to attend. Call Mike Kuhl at (502) 635-6142 or email Maureen A. Fifer-Welch at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information. (Highlands)

 

STATEWIDE FAIRNESS LOBBY AND RALLY

Capitol Annex Room 111, 702 Capital Ave. (Frankfort, Ky.), 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Free. Join the Fairness Campaign as they rally in Frankfort to support statewide fairness laws. A carpool leaves the Fairness Campaign office, 2263 Frankfort Ave., at 8 a.m. For more information, visit www.fairness.org or call (502) 893-0788. (Various)

 

MY CREATIVE LIFE

Main Library, 301 S. York St., 6 p.m., Free. Do you have a creative alter ego to balance your day job – or do you dream of one? Listen to Susan McNeese Lynch, a marketing communications consultant and actress; Ron Lehocky, pediatrician, clay artist and photographer; Marta Miranda, CEO of the Center for Women and Families and a poet; Baptist Healthcare executives Tom McGee and Don Riggs, who rock out in a band; and Brad Dillon, a lawyer, whose favorite dough is the elaborate breads he bakes. For more information, visit www.lfpl.org or call (502) 574-1611. (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. Ride the trolley to see art exhibits, sales and entertainment. For more information, call (502) 550-2024 or visit www.fatfridayhop.org. (Clifton/Crescent Hill)

 

 

HOLY FAMILY TRIVIA NIGHT

Saffin Center, 3926 Poplar Level Road, 6 p.m., $10. Holy Family Adult Trivia, 10 players maximum per table. Must be 18 or older to play. To reserve a spot, contact Shannon at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Audubon Park)

 

VICTORY OVER SOUND

Clifton Center, 2117 Payne St., 8 p.m., $10-$12. Victory Over Sound is a collaborative project featuring Louisville multi-instrumentalist D.W. Box. The group will have a record release show at the Clifton Center with Silver Tongues and Old Baby. More information at www.cliftoncenter.org or (502) 896-8480. (Clifton)

 

CHOCOLATE DREAMS

The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Ave., 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $60 singles/$110 couples. Are you a serious chocoholic? Treat yourself or a fellow chocolate lover to an evening of decadent bliss. Chocolate Dream tickets are the perfect answer to your Valentine’s Day gift worries. It’s been a chocolate lover’s fantasy date for 4 years running! For more information, call (502) 585-9949. (Crescent Hill)