altSPOTLIGHT:  YOUNG HEARTS THEATRE PRODUCTION
The Young Hearts Theatre, made up of people over 60, was founded by Eloise Terry and has been entertaining audiences with their free productions for 33 years. The latest, “Of Trains ‘N Things,” will run from Thursday, April 12, to Sunday, April 15, at the Ursuline Arts Center, 3105 Lexington Road.  Show time is 2 p.m. except on Friday when the show starts at 7 p.m. The play is a musical comedy written, directed and choreographed by Willa L. Fougnie. Pat Cole is the very talented piano  accompanist, with Henry Glass on drums and Mike Showalter on guitar.  Don’t miss this zany, fun musical show.  No tickets are required.  For more information, call (502) 736-6514 or visit www.ursulineartscenter.org. (Crescent Hill) 

PARTY FOR THE PLANET
Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, times vary, Free with zoo admission. The Louisville Zoo is hosting a month-long celebration for the Earth throughout the month of April, culminating in a special celebration on Earth Day, April 22, with $2 admission to the zoo. Weekdays will feature presentations by zoo keepers and encounters with animals; weekends will feature special characters and activities. Display booths, tree seedling give-a-ways and cell phone recycling will also be offered. Visit www.louisvillezoo.org for more info. (Audubon Park)
 

MONDAY, APRIL 2
9TH DISTRICT SPRING COMMUNITY FORUM
City of St. Matthews City Hall, 3940 Grandview Ave., 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Free. Guest speakers include ECO-CELL, LMPD’s new Chief of Police Steve Conrad, and an update on sidewalk projects around St. Matthews and the Seneca Loop. For more information, call (502) 895-9444. (St. Matthews)
 

TUESDAY, APRIL 3
HOME RUNS FOR HOPE
Jim Patterson Stadium, 3015 S. 3rd St., 6 p.m., Free. Wear pink, drink pink, and support Gilda’s Club Louisville on Cancer Awareness Night at the University of Louisville’s baseball game against Western Kentucky.  The evening marks the Cardinal’s annual night in support of Gilda’s Club, and the team will wear special black jerseys and hats with pink lettering. Fans are encouraged to wear pink, and pink lemonade will be sold, with $1 from every sale going to support Home Runs for Hope, a year-long fundraiser for Gilda’s Club. To support Home Runs for Hope, email Julie McDonnell at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , call the Uof L baseball office at (502) 852-5791, or pledge online through the “Events” tab at www.gildasclublouisville.org. Pledges may be made in any amount, at any time, for home runs hit throughout the season. (Old Louisville)
 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4
INTRODUCTION TO ZUMBA
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2000 Douglas Blvd., 9 a.m.-10 a.m., $2 (Free for age 60+). Instructor Ruth Schneider teaches Zumba at St. Paul’s every Wednesday. For more information, call (502) 459-0132. (Highlands)

ABANDONED PROPERTIES SUMMITT: THE OUTCOME
Memorial Auditorium, 970 S. 4th St., 9 a.m.-Noon, Free. A discussion of vacant, underutilized and abandoned properties. Seating is limited. Pre-register at http://www.louisvilleky.gov/ipl/2011summit_rsvp.htm. (Downtown)

GROWING UP WILD
Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Ave., 10 a.m.-Noon, $7-$10. Growing Up Wild: The April Series will be held April 4 and 11, and the topic will be “Less is More: Earth Day Fun.” This is one hour of entertaining and educational fun with nature. Parents are welcome to stay, but are not required. For more information, call (502) 458-1328 or visit www.louisvillenaturecenter.org. (Audubon Park)

CLIMATE CHANGE: THINK LOCALLY, ACT LOCALLY
Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, 7 p.m., Free. Celebrate Earth Day with Sarah Lynn Cunningham, environmental engineer and educator and director of Louisville Climate Action Network.  Learn more about what you can do on a local level to help the local and global environment in part four of our THINK LOCALLY conversation series. For more information, call (502) 574-1672 or visit www.lfpl.org. (Highlands)

TASTE OF THE GRAPEVINE
Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Road, 7 p.m.-Midnight, $50. The American Cancer Society invites you to enjoy a memorable evening at Bellarmine’s Frazier Hall, featuring local eateries and caterers, and wine, beer and spirits vendors. Guests may enjoy specialty dishes, gourmet cuisine, imported and domestic wines, micro-brews and a variety of spirits. Guests will also have the opportunity to bid on silent auction items and purchase the much sought-after “grape bags,” all while listening to live music by TURN 3, former graduates of Bellarmine! For more information, call (502) 560-6000. (Highlands)
 

THURSDAY, APRIL 5
HATS OFF FOR HOSPARUS
Margaret’s Consignment, 2700 Frankfort Ave., 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Free. Margaret’s Consignment will host a special Derby-themed fundraiser called “Hats Off for Hosparus.” The event will include wine, hors d’oeuvres from Porcini’s, and a silent auction of Derby hats and fascinators that have been donated or made by local celebrities. The event will also include a trunk show featuring one-of-a-kind handmade jewelry by Lilli Van Designs, based in Charlotte, N.C. All proceeds from the auction will benefit Hosparus of Louisville, an organization that provides comfort and support for terminally ill patients and their families. For more information, call Margaret’s Consignment at (502) 896-4706. (Crescent Hill)
 

FRIDAY, APRIL 6
FIRST FRIDAY TROLLEY HOP
Downtown Art Zone, Main and Market sts., 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)
 

SATURDAY, APRIL 7
FIRST ANNUAL 5K ZOMBIE SURVIVAL RUN
Cherokee Park, race registration from 7 a.m.-7:45 a.m., Runners-$25 through April 4 ($30 after), Zombies-$10 (includes professional make up, $5 without).  This first annual event benefits the The Alley Theater, a local nonprofit, and is happening in conjunction with InHuman: A Festival of New American Undead Theater. T-shirts to all early registrants (available to late registrants until supplies run out). Great prizes! For more information or to register, visit www.thealleytheater.org or call (502) 713-6178.

altSPOTLIGHT:  ANNUAL EASTER PARADE
 The 20th Annual Frankfort Avenue Easter Parade takes place on Saturday, April 7. Festivities begin at 11:30 a.m. in front of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2822 Frankfort Ave., and will travel to Haldeman Avenue. This year’s Easter Parade features the Shriners, Hwang’s Martial Arts, the Talking Police Car and the Mounted Sheriff’s Posse, antique cars and trucks, Wallie Moon’s Bubble Truck, tons of free candy, and, of course, the Easter Bunny.  The Good Ears Awards will be presented in front of the Irish Rover to the most creative float and the most outrageous Easter bonnet. This is a free, family-friendly event. For more information, call Michelle at (502) 419-6159 or visit www.frankfortave.com. (Clifton/Crescent Hill)

ARBOR DAY TREE GIVEAWAY
Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd., 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Bare-root seedlings will be given away to all visitors who sign the United Nations Environment Program’s pledge to plant and nurse the seedlings to adulthood. For details, visit www.highlandsarborday.info. (Highlands)
 

MONDAY, APRIL 9
LIBRARY BOOK DISCUSSION
Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, 6 p.m., Free. Join the Friends of the Highlands/Shelby Park Library on the second Monday of each month for a book discussion.
For more information, call (502) 574-1672 or visit www.lfpl.org. (Highlands)

FRIENDS OF THE HIGHLANDS/SHELBY PARK LIBRARY
Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, 7 p.m., Free.  Anyone interested in promoting the welfare and growth of the Highlands/Shelby Park Library and enriching its resources are invited to join the group on the second Monday of each month. More information at (502) 574-1672 or www.lfpl.org. (Highlands)
 

TUESDAY, APRIL 10
EXPUNGEMENT CLINIC
Legal Aid Society, 416 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., 2 p.m., Free. An attorney will be on hand to discuss the expungement process and which charges can be expunged. Attendees are encouraged to bring a copy of their criminal record, which may be obtained from Court Archives, located in the basement of the Old County Jail building at 514 West Liberty St.  Registration is required for the clinic. For more information or to register, contact the Legal Aid Society at (502) 584-1254 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Downtown)

CRAFT NIGHT
Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, 5 p.m., Free. For more information, call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

SPRING-BREAK WIGGLES WITH STORIES AND SONGS
Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, 7 p.m., Free. For ages 3-8. This event is also offered on Wednesday, April 11, at 10:15 a.m. for ages 2-3. For more information, call (502) 574-1672 or visit www.lfpl.org. (Highlands)

THE GREAT DEBATE
University of Louisville, Swain Student Center, 2100 S. Floyd St., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Free. Scholar-activists from the University of Louisville, Bellarmine University and Tennessee State University will debate at the Great Debate, an intellectual and cultural forum debating “hot topic” issues of the day.  This event is filled with thought-provoking debate, musical performances, special guests, and the collaborative energy of the area’s best and brightest. More information at (513) 502-9605. (Old Louisville)
 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11
TRIVIA
Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, 4:30 p.m., Free. For more information, call (502) 574-1672 or visit www.lfpl.org. (Highlands)
 

FRIDAY, APRIL 13
RELAY FOR LIFE AT BELLARMINE UNIVERSITY
Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Road, 6 p.m.-6 a.m., Free. Bellarmine University will sponsor a Relay for Life event, April 13-14. This will be the 10th year that Bellarmine is participating in the American Cancer Society fundraiser. Participating teams will walk around a track for the duration of the event. There will be food and activities for onlookers. For more information, visit www.relayforlife.org/bellarmine. (Highlands)

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 14
CRAFT CLASS
Uncle Maddio’s Pizza, 2011 Grinstead Dr., 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Free. Uncle Maddio’s Pizza and the Louisville Visual Arts Association are offering free crafts class for children on the second Saturday of each month through August. The April class will create Derby Hats from bags with all kinds of embellishments. For more information, call (502) 690-8871. (Highlands)  

GREENING THE HISTORIC HOUSE
Preservation Louisville, 631 S. 5th St., 1 p.m.-4 p.m., $20 ($30 non-members). Preservation Louisville offers monthly workshops for maintaining historic homes. For more information, call (502) 540-5146 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Downtown)
 

SATURDAY, APRIL 14
OPERATION BRIGHTSIDE COMMUNITY-WIDE CLEAN-UP
Register your family, friends, employer, place of worship, suburban city, group, organization or school for the Brightside Community-Wide Cleanup, the kick off for Give A Day, Mayor Greg Fischer’s Week of Service. Volunteers receive free bags and gloves. T-shirts available to the first 5,000 volunteers. The supply pickup is April 7, 10 a.m., at Louisville Slugger Field. For more information, call Brightside at (502) 574-2613. (Various)

GEOMETRY IN NATURE
Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Ave., 10 a.m.-Noon, Free for members ($3, non-members). It’s everywhere –
patterns in plants, hexagonal geometry in snowflakes, patterns in snails, shells, birds and flying insects. Join the Louisville Nature Center to look for the geometry in the Beargrass Creek Nature Preserve. Appropriate for ages 6 and up. For more information, call (502) 458-1328 or visit www.louisvillenaturecenter.org. (Audubon Park)

 

SUNDAY, APRIL 15
KIDS AGAINST HUNGER
Resurrection Lutheran Church, 4209 Gardiner View Ave., times vary, Donation. Join Kids Against Hunger-Louisville during the Mayor’s “Give-A-Day” Week of Service, April 15-22. Groups are needed to sponsor packaging lines and participate in 90-minute volunteer shifts. A $500 donation and 12 volunteers will provide more than 2,000 meals for children around the world, and around the corner. Your group determines how meals are distributed by selecting international humanitarian relief efforts or agencies that feed hungry families throughout Kentuckiana. A limited number of packaging shifts are available for this fun and meaningful family-friendly event. The deadline to register is April 13. For more information or to register your team, visit www.kah-louisville.org or phone (502) 459-9199. (Lynnview) 
 

MONDAY, APRIL 16
ACTORS’ THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE AUDITIONS
Actors Theatre of Louisville, 5th floor rehearsal hall, 315 W. Market St., 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Free. Actors Theatre of Louisville will hold three days of auditions for children and non-equity adults on April 16, 17 and 19. The auditions are for introductory purposes as the theatre’s casting department seeks to expand its local talent pool and looks to recruit actors for its 2012-2013 season. Auditions are by appointment only and can be scheduled by emailing an audition request to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Please note, audition space is limited and appointments will be scheduled on a first-come basis. For more information, call (502) 584-1265 or visit www.actorstheatre.org. (Downtown)
 

TUESDAY, APRIL 17
BLAST OFF!
Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, 7 p.m., Free. Stories set in space for ages 3-8. For more information, (502) 574-1672 or www.lfpl.org.
 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18
LGBT-THEMED ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP
Fairness Campaign Office, 2263 Frankfort Ave., Noon, Free. In an ongoing effort to better support the underserved aging lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) population, the Fairness Campaign is launching “Aging Fairly,” a program series to address Alzheimer’s disease, legal concerns and other health and safety issues. As part of the series, a monthly LGBT-themed Alzheimer’s support group will be held in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association. The support group meets on the third Wednesday of each month in the Fairness Campaign office. Beginning in April, four free legal clinics will be offered on the third Sunday of each month at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (502) 893-0788 or visit www.fairness.org. (Crescent Hill)

PUTT FORE THE PATCH
Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave., 5 p.m., $20-$30. This miniature golf tournament, which takes place on a unique 18-hole indoor “putt-putt” course inside the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center, benefits The Cabbage Patch Settlement House. The evening begins with cocktails and appetizers from local chefs, and ends with awards and a chance to win team and individual prizes. Here’s your opportunity to test your skills on the course while benefiting a great cause. For more information, visit www.cabbagepatch.org/special-events/putt. (Clifton)
 

THURSDAY, APRIL 19
TRUNK & TROWEL RECEPTION
Clay & Cotton, 1341 Bardstown Road, 5 p.m.-8 p.m., Free. Clay & Cotton will host a trunk show to benefit The Food Literacy Project. The show runs from Thursday, April 19, to Sunday, April 22, with a kick-off reception featuring the spring collection of Company C rugs, pillows and bedding, and a drawing for one of the area rugs. The Food Literacy Project, located at the historic Oxmoor Farm, is working to inspire a new generation of people to build relationships with healthy food, farming and the land through its educational programs. For more information, visit foodliteracyproject.org or call (502) 491-0072. (Highlands)

altSPOTLIGHT:  LANDMARK THE GOOSE’S HOUSE
 The Metro Historic Landmark and Preservation Commission is considering landmark status for the former home of Kentucky Derby-winning jockey Roscoe Tarleton Goose. “The Golden Goose,” as he was called, was one of the inaugural inductees in the Kentucky Athletic Hall of Fame. Born near Louisville on January 21, 1891, Goose captured the 1913 Kentucky Derby with the colt Donerail. Sent off at 91:1 odds, Goose stunned racing fans with a win that returned backers $184.90 for a $2 wager, a Derby record which still stands. When his career as a jockey came to an end, he remained in the thoroughbred racing industry as a trainer and owner. The house, located at 3012 S. 3rd St., was built in 1900. Roscoe Goose acquired it in 1912 and lived there with his brother Carl Goose, who was also a famous jockey. The property was owned by Roscoe Goose until his death in 1971. The Landmark Commission meets at the Old County Jail building, 514 W. Liberty St., on Thursday, April 19, at 5:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.preservationlouisville.org. (Downtown)
 

FRIDAY, APRIL 20
YOUNG DUMB AND FULL OF COMEDY
The Bard’s Town, 1801 Bardstown Road, time TBA, $8. They roasted Jesus. They roasted Lincoln. Now the controversial Young Dumb and Full of Comedy troupe is going after someone who is literally roasting – that humorless, mustachioed dictator who is everyone’s favorite frame of reference for evil. He escaped the Allies, he escaped marriage, but he won’t be able to escape the zinging one-liners coming from some of Louisville’s best comics. This time we’re not roasting the one we love. For more information, call (502) 749-5275. (Highlands)

altSPOTLIGHT:  JAMES HIGDON
Carmichael’s Bookstore will host author James Higdon on Friday, April 20, at 7 p.m. This is the release day for his exciting new expose “The Cornbread Mafia.” In the summer of 1987, Johnny Boone set out to grow and harvest one of the greatest outdoor marijuana crops in modern times. By doing so, he set into motion a series of events that defined him and his associates as the largest homegrown marijuana syndicate in American history, also known as “The Cornbread Mafia.” This is a real page-turner and filled with unforgettable Kentucky characters. For more information, visit www.carmichaelsbookstore.com or call (502) 896-6950. (Crescent Hill)

INTERNATIONAL NEIGHBOR NIGHT
Bardstown Road Presbyterian Church, 1722 Bardstown Road, 6:15 p.m., Free. The Schmid/Highlands Center for Learning and Spiritual Growth presents a public forum celebrating the global community in the Highlands. Meet neighbors from around the world who now live around the block. People from all over the world will gather for an evening of meeting and sharing stories. Ten presenters will briefly describe things they loved about the place of their birth and things they now love about living in Louisville; some will tell of the journey between there and here. Following the public forum will be an “international tasting” of finger foods from various homelands. For more information, contact Linda Bowman at (502) 472-7256 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ; or Rev. Chris Lieberman at (502) 475-8025 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Highlands)

HOLOCAUST COMMEMORATION “REMEMBER FOR LIFE”
Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Road, 7 p.m., Free. The Jewish Community Center and the Jewish Community Federation present “Remember for Life, Yom HaShoah 2009,” a Holocaust commemoration. This year’s community-wide event seeks to give younger generations the opportunity to witness stories of holocaust survivors, and give them a personal connection to our world’s history. Additionally, “Remember for Life” strives to create awareness of similar situations today and convey the responsibility of standing up to injustice and hatred. There will also be a Holocaust Memorial Exhibition at the Jewish Community Center of Louisville, 3600 Dutchman’s Lane, displaying Yad Vashem’s photography memorializing the Holocaust. The exhibit will be on display from April 19 through May 5 and is also free to the public. For more information, contact Scott Goldman at (502) 238-2708 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Various)
 

SATURDAY, APRIL 21
SPRING YARD SALE
Peterson-Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Ave., 8 a.m. - 1 p.m., Free. To participate, send $20 (checks payable to the Peterson-Dumesnil House Foundation) no later than April 13; include your name, address, email and/or phone number. Late submissions will be charged $25 if space is available. Envelopes should read: ATTN Spring Yard Sale, PD Foundation, 301 S. Peterson Ave., Louisville, KY, 40206. The event will go on rain or shine. For more information, call (502) 895-7975. (Crescent Hill)

KIDS-2-KIDS CONSIGNMENT SALE
Church of Christ, 2300 Taylorsville Road, 8:30 a.m., Free. Shop Louisville’s original large consignment sale put on twice a year by the Louisville Mothers of Twins Club! This is a nonprofit organization and sale, so all proceeds go to the sellers and toward the running club. For more information, call (502) 580-TWIN (8946) or visit http://louisvilletwinsclub.com. (Seneca Gardens)

CLIFTON WALKING TOUR
American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Ave., 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Free. Join the American Printing House for the Blind for a walking tour of the Clifton neighborhood, starting at the historic 1883 building on the APHB grounds. On the two-hour tour, you’ll find evidence of the evolution of the area from a sparsely populated rural community in 1830 to a densely settled urban Louisville neighborhood. Registration is required by April 19. Best for older children and adults. For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  or call (502) 899-2213. (Clifton)

THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE
Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville, 3 p.m., Free. It’s getting close to Kentucky Derby Day and that means Thunder Over Louisville is on its way. New this year, Ford’s Thunder on the Ground attraction will showcase a wide variety of activities taking place during the day in and around Waterfront Park. The 2012 Thunder Over Louisville, themed “A Star-Spangled Blast,” is set for about 9:30 p.m. This will be the 23rd annual production. For more information, visit thunderoverlouisville.org. (Downtown)

 

SUNDAY, APRIL 22
DEER PARK APPRECIATION AWARD CELEBRATION
Deer Park Church, 1733 Bardstown Road, 5 p.m., Free. The Deer Park Neighborhood Association presents the 2011 Deer Park Appreciation Award Celebration to honor recipient Stan Esterle. Bring your favorite dish along with a card of gratitude for Esterle and participate in the Highlands potluck. For more information, visit www.neighborhoodlink.com/deer_park. (Highlands)
 

TUESDAY, APRIL 24
GOING TO THE ZOO
Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, 7 p.m., Free. Stories for ages 3-8. The same event will be held on Wednesday, April 25, at 10:15 a.m., for ages 2-3. For more information, call (502) 574-1672 or visit www.lfpl.org. (Highlands)
 

FRIDAY, APRIL 27
F.A.T. FRIDAY TROLLEY HOP
Frankfort, Mellwood and Story aves., 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)

BRUSH, BOTTLE AND BARREL OF THE BLUEGRASS
Louisville Collegiate School, 2427 Glenmary Ave., 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $75. Brush, Bottle, and Barrel of the Bluegrass is an annual fundraiser for the Legal Aid Society, and a preview party for the Cherokee Triangle Art Fair.  The event also features tastings of Kentucky wines, bourbons and beers, a silent auction, and great food. Free valet parking. For more information, call (502) 584-1254 or visit www.laslou.org. (Highlands)

BACON BALL 2012
The Louisville Water Tower, 3005 River Road, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., $25-$35. The Louisville Visual Art Association is bringing back the multimedia delight that is the Bacon Ball. Restaurants will compete for the Bacon King Award; there will be music by Johnny Berry & the Outliers and DJ Sam Sneed on the patio, fun art activities, a silent auction, and lots of bacon. For more information, call (502) 896-2146 or visit http://www.louisvillevisualart.org. (Crescent Hill)
 

SATURDAY, APRIL 28
SWIRLS AND CURLS:  A WORLD OF SHAPES
Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Ave., 10 a.m.-11 a.m.,  Free for members ($3, non-members). Join the Louisville Nature Center in discovering some of nature’s most exciting shapes! The morning’s activities will include storytime, a craft, a scavenger hunt, and a meet and greet with a critter or two! Appropriate for families with children ages 2-5. Maximum participants (including adults and children) is 15. For more information, call (502) 458-1328 or visit www.louisvillenaturecenter.org. (Audubon Park)

altSPOTLIGHT:  CHEROKEE TRIANGLE ART FAIR
 The 41st Annual Cherokee Triangle Art Fair takes place the weekend before the Kentucky Derby, Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., both days. The Cherokee Triangle Art Fair is a juried fair with more than 200 artists’ booths. The fair is held in Louisville’s historic Cherokee Triangle neighborhood on tree-lined Cherokee Parkway between Willow Avenue and Cherokee Road. Fairgoers can enjoy original art, food, drinks, entertainment and music. On Saturday evening, music and food service will continue until 8 p.m. New to the fair this year is free valet bike parking. Bicycling for Louisville, a nonprofit bicycling advocacy group, will provide a secured area to keep bikes safe. This is a great opportunity to save gas, reduce traffic congestion, and save time not having to search for parking! For more information, visit www.cherokeetriangle.org. (Highlands)

EBRIMA KABBA TRADE BEADS
Discoveries, 1315 Bardstown Road, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Ebrima Kabba is an African trader who has been bringing his treasures to Louisville for many years. He will be selling trade beads from Africa and other countries at wholesale prices on Saturday and Sunday, April 28-29. For more information, call (502) 451-5034.