Community Calendar - August 2012

 

INTRODUCTION TO ZUMBA

St. Paul United Methodist Church gym, 2000 Douglass Blvd., 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Donation (Free 60 and over). Instructor Ruth Schneider presents an Introduction to Zumba class sponsored by Highlands Community Ministries Senior Services. For more information, call (502) 459-0132. (Highlands)

 

NATIONAL STREET ROD ASSOCIATION

Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Times vary, $5-$14. The streets of Louisville will again give the right-of-way to hundreds of brightly colored street rods and vintage automobiles as the city welcomes back the National Street Rod Association’s Annual Street Rod Nationals. This year’s gathering on Aug. 2-5 will mark the 43rd anniversary of this popular summer ritual.  Along with all the cars on display, the four-day event includes a trade show, arts and crafts fair, a vintage auto parts swap meet, and entertainment on Friday and Saturday.  This year’s event will once again include a special area called “Builder’s Showcase,” where 33 of America’s premier car builders will have vehicles on display.  Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet award-winning custom car builder Darryl Starbird along with Tim Strange of the hit TV series “Search and Restore.” Adding to the excitement is the appearance of car builder and Ridler Award winner Alan Johnson of Johnson’s Hot Rod Shop. For more information, contact NSRA Marketing Director Jim Rowlett at (817) 581-9915 or visit www.nsra-usa.com. (Fairgrounds)

 

SHAMROCK’S 16TH ANNUAL ART FOR THE ANIMALS 

Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave., 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $75. Shamrock Pet Foundation is turning 20 and is celebrating in style with Shamrock’s 16th Annual Art for the Animals fundraiser. Media personality Angie Fenton will emcee the event, which features a juried live and silent art auction showcasing original artwork from dozens of well-known regional and national artists. The evening also features hors d’oeuvres from some of Louisville’s finest restaurants, as well as beer, wine and bourbon tastings, live music by the Sarah Stivers Band, and a raffle. Jazzy attire is encouraged! Proceeds benefit the Shamrock Foundation, a nonprofit organization created to end pet overpopulation. For more information or tickets, visit www.shamrockpets.com. (Crescent Hill)

 

WOMEN WHO WRITE

Highlands/Shelby Park Library reading room, Mid City Mall, 1250 Bardstown Road, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Free.  All women who write or aspire to write are invited to the monthly meetings of Women Who Write. These meetings offer women writers the opportunity to meet, read and critique, share ideas, and create new work. Visit www.womenwhowrite.com for more information. (Highlands)

 

SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARK

Central Park, Fourth and Magnolia streets., Aug. 2-5, 8:30 p.m., Free. Shakespeare in the Park will present “Measure for Measure,” a play believed to have been written in 1603 or 1604. It is classified as comedy, but not all critics agree with that classification. The play deals with issues of mercy, justice and truth and their relationship to pride and humility. For more information, visit kyshakespeare.com. (Old Louisville)

 

 

MOVIE NIGHT AT THE ZOO

Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 5 p.m., $5 (Free with zoo membership).  Through the month of August, bring your blankets or lawn chairs and enjoy a fun family movie under the stars in the Oasis Field. Music and games start at 6:30 p.m. Movies start at sundown. The Aug. 11 movie is “Big Miracle.” On Aug. 17, the movie is “Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chip-wrecked.” For more information, www.louisvillezoo.org or call (502) 459-2181. (Audubon Park)

 

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, Bearno’s by the Bridge, 131 W. Main St., will host “Around the World,” an exhibition that features over 20 artists and is a tribute to the upcoming WorldFest, the international festival held annually on Labor Day Weekend on the Belvedere. There will be live music by world progressive rock band Son of the Widow, who will also perform at WorldFest. For more information, call Bearno’s at (502) 584-7437 or visit www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com. 

(Nulu/Downtown)

 

ZOMBIES, BURLESQUE AND PSYCHO BILLY

Diamonds, 630 Barret Ave., 8 p.m., $5. Come dressed to kill as one of the unwashed, undead! Prize for best zombie costume! Music provided by Louisville’s Vice Tricks along with Dead Dick Hammer. Indianapolis burlesque troupe Creme De Les Femmes will also perform. For more information, call (502) 690-7040. (Highlands)

 

WATER WOWS!

Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $7-$14.95. Make a splash at the Louisville Zoo during Water Wows!, Aug. 4-5. Join Spider-Man and other special guests to learn how important water is to us and to life on the planet. The Louisville Water Company will have several stations set up throughout the zoo full of fun hands-on activities and information perfect for kids! Be sure to bring your camera – Spider-Man and the other characters will be making appearances throughout the day to have their photo taken with guests. For more information, call (502) 459-2181. (Audubon Park)

 

ATHERTON HIGH SCHOOL ALL YEARS REUNION

The Galt House, 140 N. Fourth Ave., 6 p.m.-11 p.m., $15-$20 (Free for current and former administrators and teachers), Cash bar. Over 300 people from across the country will be attending the All Years Reunion for Atherton High School, with class members going as far back as 1960. Former teachers and administrators will also be attending. This is the first year for the event, believed to be only the second of its kind in the city.  AHS class members may register at www.athertonreunion.com. Advance tickets are $15 ($20 at the door; free for administrators and teachers).  A block of rooms with special pricing has been set aside at the Galt House. Reservations can be made by calling (502) 589-5200 or emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . For more information, contact Jody Pugh at (239) 292-7168. (Downtown)

 

RUFUS WAINWRIGHT

Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, 8 p.m., $29-$36. The Iroquois Amphitheater welcomes Rufus Wainwright, an acclaimed American-Canadian singer-songwriter and composer. Wainwright is the son of alternative country legend Loudon Wainwright III and folk singer Kate McGarrigle. For more information, visit www.iroquoisamphitheater.com or call (502) 368-5865. (Iroquois)

 

O’SHEA’S FUND DAY

O’Shea’s Traditional Irish Pub, 956 Baxter Ave., All Day, Free. O’Shea’s will donate 100 percent of the day’s proceeds to Specialized Alternatives for Family and Youth of Kentucky, a local nonprofit agency providing foster, adoption and therapeutic services to area children and families in crisis. SAFY’s focus is to provide homes for difficult-to-place youth who have been traumatized by abuse, neglect and abandonment. Funds raised will help youth attend special events like summer and fall outings, holiday celebrations, field trips and more. For more information, call (502) 589-7373. (Highlands)

 

TACKLE CONCUSSIONS HEAD-ON: PREVENTION AND IDENTIFICATION OF SPORTS-RELATED CONCUSSIONS

Norton Brownsboro Hospital, 4960 Norton Healthcare Blvd., 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Free. An open discussion with specialists from Norton Neuroscience Institute about concussion and sports-related head injuries. Hear about the latest detection and treatment options available. Registration is required. For more information, call (502) 629-1234. (Brownsboro)

 

 

HEADACHE SCHOOL

Norton Suburban Hospital, Marshall Women’s Center, 4121 Dutchman’s Lane, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Free. Do you suffer from chronic headaches or migraines? If so, these monthly sessions are just what the doctor ordered. Led by physicians from the Norton Neuroscience Institute, each session will include a brief educational discussion, followed by questions and answers. August Topic: Healing your headache – biofeedback and relaxation techniques for headache treatment. Registration is required. For more information, call (502) 629-1234. (St. Matthews)

 

KRIS KRISTOFFERSON WITH WILL OLDHAM 

Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, 7:30 p.m., $27.50-$45. Louisville indie rock fave Will Oldham (aka “Bonnie Prince Billy”) will open for actor/singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson, author of “Me and Bobby McGee,” the song made famous by Janis Joplin. For more information, visit www.iroquoisamphitheater.com or call (502) 368-5865. (Iroquois)

 

NATURE’S WORKS AND QUIRKS

Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Ave., 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Free ($3, non-members). Join the Louisville Nature Center to enjoy the quirky and not-so-quirky way that nature works around us. The camps take place on every second and fourth Saturday of the month. On Aug. 11, join Kathy Neeley for “Nature’s Geometry,” a look at nature’s geometry in the Beargrass Creek Nature Preserve. This camp, for families and children ages 6 and up, features all types of patterns in plants, snails and shells, the bodies and wings of birds and flying insects. On Aug. 25, join Marta Irvine at “Butterflies” to learn about the life cycle of butterflies and participate in some fun fluttery activities! This event is for ages 2-6. To register, contact the Louisville Nature Center at (502) 458-1328. For more information, visit www.louisvillenaturecenter.org. (Audubon Park)

 

FREE ART CLASS

Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint, Bardstown Road and Grinstead Drive, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Free. Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint and the Louisville Visual Art Association present classes for children accompanied by parents. August’s class is on making clay animal sculptures. For more information, call (502) 690-8871 or visit louisvillevisualarts.org. (Highlands)

 

CHILDREN’S STORYTIME

A Reader’s Corner, 2044 Frankfort Ave., 11 a.m., Free. A Reader’s Corner hosts Children’s Storytime on the second Saturday of every month. There will be refreshments and a free book for every child! For more information, call (502) 897-5578. (Clifton)

 

URBAN STAMPEDE

Belvedere, on Main between Fourth and Fifth streets, Noon, $100-$140 for racers. The Urban Stampede is an Amazing Race-style race through the streets of downtown Louisville, with 10 obstacles along the way. Two-person teams will navigate through the city streets using clues they are given to reach a destination. Once there, they will be challenged by an obstacle. Once the obstacle is complete, they will be given their next clue to another destination. The race will travel from downtown at the Belvedere to Churchill Downs and back. The estimated time to complete the race ranges from 2.5 hours to 4 hours, depending on the skill and condition of the racers. There will be food, beverages for purchase in the Stampede Town, plus a Young Gun Roundup, stage entertainment and an inflatable area for kids. Fans of the “Amazing Race,” “Survivor” and other reality challenge shows can meet and greet some of their favorite TV competitors. For more information, visit atomic-rhino-events.com. (Downtown)

 

THE BUSINESS OF WRITING INTERNATIONAL SUMMIT

University of Louisville (Delphi Center), 2301 S. Third St., Times vary, $199. The Business of Writing International Summit will be held on the University of Louisville’s Shelby Campus. This two-day event allows authors and writers to grow their book sales and build their author platform by helping them focus exclusively on the business of writing, not the craft of writing. Attendees can select from 25 sessions presented by industry experts, featuring multiple programming tracks on self-publishing, eBooks and digital publishing, along with book promotion and international marketing. For more information, visit businessofwritingsummit.com or contact Larry DeKay at (502) 303-7926 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Old Louisville) 

 

BRANDI CARLILE AND ROCK-N-STROLL

Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, 6:30 p.m. (show at 8 p.m.), $29 (concert only)-$40 (concert, public radio membership and Rock-N-Stroll T-shirt). Alternative country star Brandi Carlile performs at the Iroquois Amphitheater following Rock-N-Stroll, a 5K walk in Iroquois Park to benefit the radio stations of Louisville Public Media. Andy Hull of Manchester Orchestra will open the show. For more information, visit www.wfpk.org/rock-n-stroll, www.iroquoisamphitheater.com or call (502) 368-5865. (Iroquois)

 

ANNIE

Highlands Community Ministries, 1720 Richmond Drive, 11:15 a.m., $33. Highlands Community Ministries is sponsoring a trip to Derby Dinner Playhouse to see “Annie.” The cost for TARC has increased, so the play, food, and TARC transportation is $33. For more information, call (502) 451-3695. (Highlands)

 

 

TAIZE PRAYER

Ursuline Campus, 3105 Lexington Road, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Free (offering collected). People around the world, from all Christian faith traditions, come together for this prayer of song, silence and scripture offered at the Angela Merici Center for Spirituality. Register online at www.amcspirituality.org. For more information, call (502) 896-3945, or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Crescent Hill)

 

FOOD FOR THOUGHT LUNCH

Louisville Water Tower, 3005 River Road, Noon-2 p.m., $15 members/ $25 non-members. The Louisville Visual Art Association’s Food for Thought program brings an insider’s view of visual art to the community. Local artists are invited to present their inspirations and processes, and showcase individual work. This popular program offers two monthly events: LUNCH & LEARN takes place on the second Tuesday of each month in the Charlotte Price Gallery, and includes lunch by Cafe Fraiche. AFTER DARK is a pre-purchase ticketed event scheduled at various community locations during evening hours. Each month, you have two opportunities to experience intimate discussions with local artists and meet LVAA’s food and beverage partners. For more information, visit www.louisvillevisualarts.org or call (502) 896-2146. (Crescent Hill) 

 

SURVIVE & STRIVE: STRESS AND SEXUALITY

Norton Suburban Hospital, Marshall Women’s Center, 4121 Dutchman’s Lane, 6 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Free. An educational seminar to help identify the types of stress in our lives, understand how stress affects personal sexuality and relationships and provide techniques to manage/reduce stress levels to improve overall health, communication and well-being. Registration is required. For more information, call (502) 629-1234. (St. Matthews)

 

 

STEVE KEMPER

Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave., 4 p.m., Free. Carmichael’s welcomes historian and former Louisvillian Steve Kemper for a signing of his new book “A Labyrinth of Kingdoms: 10,000 Miles in Islamic Africa.” In 1849 Heinrich Barth joined a small British expedition into unexplored regions of Islamic North and Central Africa. One by one his companions died, but he carried on alone, eventually reaching the fabled city of gold, Timbuktu. His five-and-a-half-year, 10,000-mile adventure ranks among the greatest journeys in the annals of exploration, and his discoveries are considered indispensable by modern scholars of Africa. For more information, call (502) 896-6950. (Crescent Hill)

 

SECOND CHANCE YARD SALE

Hurstbourne Baptist Church, 8800 Shelbyville Road, Friday, 4 p.m.-8 p.m., and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Free. The Second Chance Yard Sales benefit Jefferson Street Baptist Center, which helps the poor of our city pursue long-term life transformation. Donations are being accepted year round for these events. Donations can be dropped off at Jefferson Street Baptist Center, 733 E. Jefferson St. For large donations, pick-up arrangements can be made. Call (502) 584-6543 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . For more information, visit www.jeffersonstreet.org/yardsale. (Hurstbourne)

 

BREWS AT THE ZOO

Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 4 p.m., $30-$89. Come enjoy unique brews from dozens of local and regional breweries, as well as a selection of locally produced wines, while enjoying delicious specialties from local restaurants. Bring your lawn chairs and lounge on the lawn while listening to the ‘70s- and ‘80s-inspired tunes of 100% Poly. Non-alcoholic drinks and water will also be provided. All guests must be 21 or older and must bring a valid I. D.  For more information, call (502) 459-2181. (Audubon Park)

 

BEARDS OF PREY

Hilltop Tavern, 1800 Frankfort Ave., 6 p.m-3 a.m. Free. Louisville artists August Northcut and Josiah Kamer present an art exhibition called “Beards Of Prey.” The duo-show features works by the artists plus two musical acts: Sea Hero at 9 p.m. followed by Jonathan Wood and Evan Patterson of Old Baby playing a DJ set. The show is open to all ages. 

 

KATYA CENGEL

Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave., 7 p.m., Free. Carmichael’s Bookstore will host former Courier-Journal reporter Katya Cengel for a signing of her new book “Bluegrass Baseball: A Year in the Minor League Life.” For more information, call (502) 896-6950. (Crescent Hill)

 

U.S. MASTERS DISC GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

Charlie Vettiner Disc Golf Course, 10207 Mary Dell Lane, 8 a.m., Free to the public ($60-$160 for player registration). The Louisville Disc Golf Club will host the 2012 Tim Selinske U.S. Masters Disc Golf Championship, Aug. 31-Sept. 2, at the Charlie Vettiner Disc Golf Course in Louisville and the Seviren Lang Disc Golf Course in Georgetown, Ind.  Disc golf is played much like traditional golf, but players use a flying disc instead of a ball and clubs. Over 300 athletes representing all skill levels will compete. The finals take place Sept. 2, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. For more information, contact David Greenwell, tournament director, at (502) 640-7972 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Various)

 

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. More information at www.fatfridayhop.org. (Clifton/Crescent Hill)