Community Calendar - October 2012

SPOTLIGHT: WEEK IN THE HIGHLANDS
The city’s attention turns to the Highlands Oct. 6-13, during Week in the Highlands. This celebration of community, arts and music helps support neighborhood and park improvements, along with the services of Highlands Community Ministries and Farmington Historic Plantation. Events include: the Highlands Cup 5K Run/Walk and Pancake Breakfast (October 6); the Highlands-Douglass Big Rock Jazz & Blues Fest (October 7); Empty Bowls Hunger Benefit (October 11); the 18th Annual Belknap Fall Festival (October 12-13); and Farmington Harvest Festival (October 14). For more information, see the listings in this calendar or visit www.weekinthehighlands.org. (Highlands)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 1
WEEK IN THE HIGHLANDS: MONDAY FUND DAY
O’Shea’s Irish Pub, 956 Baxter Ave., 11 a.m-Midnight, Free. Get a head start on the Week in the Highlands with a benefit for Highland Community Ministries. O’Shea’s will donate all proceeds from this day to HCM. For more information, call (502) 589-7373 or visit www.weekinthehighlands.org. (Highlands)

THE SHEEPDOGS
Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Road, 9 p.m.-Midnight, $15. The Sheepdogs with Black Box Revelation will be at Headliners. This event is for ages 18 and over. Purchase tickets to see The Sheepdogs live and receive a complimentary track from their new album, “The Sheepdogs,” as well as three exclusive live tracks! For more information, call (502) 584-8088 or visit www.headlinerslouisville.com. (Highlands)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3
INTRODUCTION TO ZUMBA
St. Paul United Methodist Church Gym, 2000 Douglass Blvd., 9 a.m.-10 a.m., Free for ages 60 and over (donations requested for those under 60).  Introduction to Zumba offered every Wednesday through Highlands Community Ministries Senior Services. Instructor: Ruth Schneider. For more information, call (502) 459-0132. (Highlands) 

NORTON COMMONS 2012 CHARITY HOMES CELEBRATION
9420 Norton Commons Blvd., 4 p.m.-8 p.m. (Wed. and Fri.), Noon-6 p.m. (Sat. and Sun.), $15-$16. Norton Commons is hosting Louisville’s newest home show through October 14. They are building and decorating 13 new homes just for the event, featuring the latest in home-building technologies, architectural design and interior decorating trends. Each home will represent a different charity with a portion of the proceeds benefiting these causes, including The Historic Homes Foundation. For more information, contact Guthrie Zaring at (502) 494-4605, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or visit www.nortoncommons.com/HHF/. (Prospect) 

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4
QUEEN’S DAUGHTERS FUNDRAISING LUNCHEON
Audubon Country Club (Cardinal Room), 3265 Robin Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $22. Bring a table game and friends to the Queen’s Daughters Fundraising Luncheon. The lunch takes place at noon (price includes tax and gratuity). In addition there will be a Country Kitchen Sale (baked goods, jellies, relishes, kitchen decor and more) and a raffle with a $500 prize. Proceeds go to Audubon’s baby care program and high school scholarships. For more information, or to make reservations, call Pat Gilligan at (502) 777-0041 or Sharon Spath at (502) 412-6267. (Audubon Park)
 
THE AFTERBEAT FESTIVAL
Clifton Center, 2117 Payne St., 6 p.m.-Midnight, $25 (single day)-$75 (weekend pass). The Afterbeat Festival is a three-day festival, Oct. 4-6, that will showcase a broad range of outstanding musicians on three stages within the Clifton Center. Performers include Taj Mahal, Bill Frisell, The Boxcars, Shovels & Rope, Feufollet, and Trio Brasileiro, among other local and regional artists. Tickets to all Clifton Center events can be purchased at cliftoncenter.org or at Carmichael’s, 2720 Frankfort Ave. For more information, call (502) 896-8480. (Clifton)

WOMEN WHO WRITE
Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Free. Women Who Write meets on the first Thursday of each month. The group’s goal is to encourage, support and educate all women who aspire to write. The group is diverse and dynamic. Whether you’re just starting out, a newly published writer or in the middle of your career, there’s something here for you. For more information, visit CynthiaCanadaWrites.com. (Highlands)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5
SPOTLIGHT: 13 ARTISTS: 13 POINTS OF VIEW
13 Artists: 13 Points of View is an exhibit of two- and three-dimensional works by 13 local artists who met monthly to share constructive criticism. The exhibit runs from October 5 through November 9 at Firehouse Gallery, 221 S. Hancock St.  Gallery hours are Thursday through Saturday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.  Artists’ receptions will take place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. during the First Friday gallery hops on Oct. 5 and Nov. 2. The artists involved work in a number of different genres. For more information, call Sally LaBaugh at (502) 500-0160. (Downtown/Nulu)

FOUNDER’S HUNGER DRIVE-THRU
YUM! Brands Campus, 1441 Gardiner Lane (White House front parking lot), 5 a.m.-2 p.m., Free. YUM! Brands, Inc. plans to celebrate its 15th anniversary with a party and a drive to collect 15,000 pounds of food for World Hunger Relief, a global effort to end hunger. WHAS-TV Live will broadcast from the YUM! Campus and the event will feature the J-Town High School marching band, mascots, music and more! Drop by the event to donate food and enjoy the festivities. For more information, visit www.fromhungertohope.com. (Newburg)

NUNNLEA CRAFT FAIR
Nunnlea Historic Home, 1940 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy., Noon, Free. The Beautification League of Louisville and Jefferson County is excited to open the Nunnlea Historic Home, built in 1860, for the annual Nunnlea Craft Fair, Oct. 5-6.  The house will be filled with artists and crafts-people who will be positioned in the rooms, on the front porch and in the front yard. The craft artists will offer a wide variety of quality handmade items, including jewelry, gourd art, needlework, glass, basketry, wood crafts and pottery. Visitors are also invited to enjoy a special seasonal lunch at the Calico Cafe, located inside the Nunnlea Historic Home. The menu will include a selection of gourmet sandwiches, soups and desserts. For more information, call (502) 491-7343 or visit www.nunnlea.com. (Jeffersontown)

ST. JAMES COURT ART SHOW
Old Louisville, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.); 10 a.m.- 5 p.m. (Sun.), Free. The St. James Court Art Show is a juried fine arts and crafts show that boasts an impressive 750 artists from North America, held in the heart of historic Old Louisville among the country’s largest collection of Victorian homes. This year, the Second Street Neighborhood Association’s Parking & Shuttle Service makes visiting the art show more convenient. Park in the Jefferson Community and Technical College parking lot and take an SSNA van to the show and back. Parking and shuttle service is $10 per vehicle. The shuttle ride takes about 5 minutes and drops customers off a half block from the art show. Several 12-passenger vans circulate continuously so customers never wait more than a few minutes. Baby strollers and packages can be carried in the rear of the van. For more information on the art show, visit www.stjamesartshow.com. (Old Louisville)

WORLD’S LARGEST HALLOWEEN PARTY
Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 5 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $8. If scary is no fun for your little one, then don’t miss the sweetest party in town. Head to the Louisville Zoo for an evening of not-too-scary Halloween fun for the whole family with costumed characters and over 15 fanciful storybook scenes throughout. Plus there’s trick-or-treating for kids 11 and under! Visit a talking pumpkin, pirates and princesses, superheroes and storybook characters, and much more as you wind your way through the magically transformed zoo. The “World’s Largest Halloween Party” will take place October 5-7, 11-14, 18-21, and 25-28. For more information, call (502) 459-2181 or visit www.louisvillezoo.org. (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. For more information, call (502) 583-1671 or www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com. (Nulu/Downtown)

WFPK PRESENTS BEN SOLLE
Headliners, 1386 Lexington Road, 8 p.m., $20-$35. WFPK presents Ben Solle. Reserved Gold Circle Seat ($35) includes a physical copy of Solle’s latest release, “Half-Made Man” on the night of the show. This event is for ages 18 and over. For more information, call (502) 584-8088 or visit headlinerslouisville.com. (Irish Hill)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6
SPOTLIGHT: KENTUCKY WATERCOLOR SHOW
The Kentucky Watercolor Society presents Aqueous 2012 at Actors Theatre of Louisville Gallery, 326 West Main St., from October 3 to November 11. The exhibition is open to the public Tuesdays through Sundays, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. This juried show will consist of approximately 65 watercolor paintings selected from over 300 entries from across the country. This year’s juror is Ted Nuttal, a signature member of The American Watercolor Society, The National Watercolor Society, and The Transparent Watercolor Society of America. Nuttall, a figurative watercolorist, will present a master workshop entitled “Painting the Figure from Photographs” during the week prior to the show. It will take place at the Kentucky Watercolor Society’s Gallery in the Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave. For more information, call (502) 326-9256 or visit http://p8.hostingprod.com/@kentuckywatercolorsociety.org/. (Downtown/Clifton)

WEEK IN THE HIGHLANDS:THE HIGHLANDS CUP 5K RUN/WALK & PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Douglass Boulevard Christian Church, 2005 Douglass Blvd., 8 a.m., Donation. The Week in the Highlands kicks off with the Highlands Cup 5K Run/Walk. The race follows a scenic course down Douglass Boulevard into the Big Rock area of Cherokee Park, winding through the historic Highlands-Douglass neighborhood. This event is followed by a pancake breakfast at Douglass Boulevard Christian Church. Proceeds from both events benefit Highlands Community Ministries. For more information, visit www.weekinthehighlands.org. (Highlands)
 
SCHNITZELBURG 5TH ANNUAL DOG WALK
St. Elizabeth’s Church parking lot, 1016 E. Burnett St., 10 a.m., Free. Bring your favorite four-footed furry companion and join Schnitzelburg Area Community Council board members for a Pet Blessing followed by a guided dog walk through the neighborhood. For more information, call (502) 551-2403. (Germantown/Schnitzelburg)

7TH ANNUAL LOUISVILLE PAGAN PRIDE DAY
Brown-Forman Amphitheater, Waterfront Park, 1300 River Road, next to Tumbleweed, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Free with a donation of a canned good. Bring an open mind, a smile and a friend to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with a festival of presentations, workshops, music, shopping and fellowship. There will be workshops for adults and children, and activities for the children with Dragon Bob. There will also be music by Celtic group Pictus, a belly dance troupe, and Pagan author Miles Batty will have a workshop and book signing. There will be plenty of vendors, information booths, food, a silent auction/raffle and more. Canned food donations will go to the Dare to Care food bank. For more information, call (502) 592-4368 or visit www.facebook.com/LouisvillePaganPride. (Downtown)
 
THE ORIGINAL BUTCHERTOWN OKTOBERFEST 2012
St. Joseph Catholic Church parking lot, 1406 E. Washington St., 3 p.m.-11 p.m., Free. This annual festival includes arts and crafts booths, and plenty of family fun. For more information, call (502) 583-7401. (Butchertown)

CLIMB STRONG FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium, South Floyd St. and Central Ave., 6 p.m., $30-$40. Join the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for the 3rd Annual CF Climb with honorary chairs University of Louisville Head Coach Charlie Strong and his wife Vicki. The Climb is an exhilarating stair-climbing and fundraising event. It is a timed event where you can compete for prizes or climb at your own pace. Gather family, friends and co-workers to join you in climbing, then celebrate with food, drinks, entertainment and event awards at the tailgate party afterward. For more information or to register, visit www.climbstong.org. (Old Louisville)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7
WEEK IN THE HIGHLANDS: THE HIGHLANDS-DOUGLASS BIG ROCK JAZZ & BLUES FEST
Big Rock and Beargrass Creek in Cherokee Park, 2 p.m.-7 p.m., Free. Presented by the Highlands-Douglass Neighborhood, the outdoor concert features Miss Lissa & Company, Dick Sisto with Steve Allee, and headliner Don Braden with Harry Pickens, Jonathan Higgins and Tyrone Wheeler. Food and BBC beer are served by O’Shea’s. TARC trolley will provide shuttle service from the parking lots at Adath Jeshurun Temple, Douglass Blvd. and Ellerbe Ave. For more information, visit www.weekinthehighlands.org. (Highlands)

BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
St. Francis of Assisi Church, 1960 Bardstown Road, 7 p.m., Free. The Blessing of the Animals will take place in St. Francis of Assisi Church, featuring special music provided by the Chuck Marohnic trio and information on pet adoption. Pets must be on a leash or in a pet carrier. Everyone is welcome! For more information, call (502) 456-6394.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 7
ART & ARTISTS OF CAVE HILL CEMETERY
Cave Hill Cemetery, 701 Baxter Ave., 1 p.m.-3 p.m., $15. Learn about the artists and the art of Cave Hill Cemetery in this special tour. Proceeds benefit the Cave Hill Heritage Foundation. For more information, or to RSVP, call (502) 451-5630 or visit www.cavehillcemetery.com. (Highlands)

WEDNESDAY, OCT. 10
FALL FESTIVAL
Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd., 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m., $2. This festival, for ages 18 and over, features games, fun and refreshments, sponsored in partnership with PEAK. For more information, call (502) 456-8120. (Highlands)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 WEEK IN THE HIGHLANDS: EMPTY BOWLS
Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Road, 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m., $10-$25 donation for food and pottery. Empty Bowls, a fundraiser for the Highlands Community Ministries’ Individual and Family Assistance Program, combines art and a soup supper. Soups from area restaurants can be combined with original bowls created by area potters and artists for a $25 donation, or $10 for the food alone. The event includes a silent auction of artworks, antiques and baskets. For more information, visit www.weekinthehighlands.org. (Highlands)
 
AUDUBON PARK GARDEN CLUB FALL DINNER
Audubon Country Club, 3265 Robin Road, 5:45 p.m., Admission TBD.  The presentation will be “Whitehall Gardens” by Michael Hayman, Whitehall Gardens landscape director.  To make reservations, call (502) 634-1239.  For more information, call (502) 634-4921. (Audubon Park)

HALLOWEEN TRILOGY OF RADIO PLAYS
The Bard’s Town, 1801 Bardstown Road, 7:30 p.m., $15 (adults), $10 (students and seniors). Coffee Cup Theatre Company opens its 2012-2013 season with a trio of Halloween plays at The Bard’s Town on October 11-13 and 18-20. Presented as a traditional 1940s style radio program, the production features “The Monkey’s Paw,” by W.W Jacobs, adapted by Jeanette Jaquish; “The Canterville Ghost,” by Oscar Wilde; and “The Cask of Amontillado,” by Edgar Allan Poe, adapted by Cecilia Fannon and John de Lancie. For reservations and tickets, call (502) 299-8501 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12
WEEK IN THE HIGHLANDS: THE 18TH ANNUAL BELKNAP FALL FESTIVAL
Historic Douglas Loop, off Bardstown Road on Dundee and Harvard Drive, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. (Oct. 12), and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. (Oct. 13), Free. The 18th Belknap Fall Festival will be presented by Perelmuter & Goldberg Orthodontics and the Belknap Neighborhood Association, Oct. 12-13. Live music and food services will be featured on Friday evening from 6 p.m.-9 p.m. On Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., the festival will feature over 100 exhibitors of juried arts and crafts, educational displays and family fun, including live music and strolling entertainers. Bands performing include The Hardware Project and Earbone on Friday night and Relic, Alabama Brown, Satchel’s Pawnshop, Little T & A and the Deloreans on Saturday. For more information, visit www.weekinthehighlands.org. (Highlands)

GARVIN GATE BLUES FESTIVAL 
Garvin Place, Oak Street between Fourth and Sixth streets in historic Old Louisville, 6:30 p.m.-11:15 p.m. (Oct. 12) and 3 p.m.-11:15 p.m. (Oct. 13), Free. The Garvin Gate Blues Festival is the largest free neighborhood street music festival in Louisville. A celebration of the blues, the festival attracts a multiracial, inter-generational audience to the cozy Old Louisville neighborhood. Proceeds benefit The Garvin Gate Neighborhood Association. For more information, call (502) 896-9833 or visit www.garvingatebluesfestival.com. (Old Louisville)

CAUFIELD’S HALLOWEEN PARADE
Bardstown Road and Baxter Avenue, from Rosewood Avenue to Lexington Road, 7 p.m., Free. Louisville’s frighteningly funny family parade will feature 80 units, with Trick or Treat stations available along the parade route. For more information, visit www.baxterparade.com or call (502) 292-3033.

CLASSIC HORROR THEATER Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center lawn, 201 Reservoir Ave., 9 p.m., Free. Metro Parks is offering two nights of horror, Oct. 12-13. Join other horror film fans for Friday’s feature, the classic 1922 silent film “Nosferatu,” an adaptation of the Dracula story by German filmmaker F.W. Murnau. On Saturday, the undead terrorize the living in George Romero’s 1969 classic, “Night of the Living Dead.” More information at (502) 897-9949. (Crescent Hill)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13
SPOTLIGHT:  9TH ANNUAL DOULAPALOOZA
The 9th Annual Doulapalooza takes place Saturday, Oct. 13, in conjunction with the Douglass Loop Farmers’ Market. The event is free and takes place on the south-facing lawn of Douglass Boulevard Christian Church, 2005 Douglass Blvd., 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Doulapalooza is put on by the Birth Care Network, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women achieve a positive, informed childbirth experience. Doulapalooza features exhibits on pregnancy, labor, breastfeeding and newborn care. Participants will also be able to meet one-on-one with birth professionals. In addition, there will be craft vendors, raffle prizes, naked cupcakes for participants to decorate and lots of music. Bands include Kri & Hettie, Leigh Ann Yost & Friends, and River Sirens. For more information, contact Birth Care Network at (502) 499-4418 or visit www.birthcarenetwork.com. (Highlands)

SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
Sun Valley Park, 6505 Bethany Lane, 9 a.m.- 5 p.m., Free. The Southwest Community Festival is one of the biggest community events in Louisville, celebrating and showcasing Southwest’s people, businesses and culture. The festival kicks off with a pancake breakfast at Sun Valley Community Center, 8 a.m.-11 a.m., with the proceeds going to Southwest Community Ministries. Free festival events include: hundreds of booths to browse showcasing many area talents; a car and motorcycle show; Kids City with free games, inflatables and crafts; Toddler Town; a Senior Tent with bingo and drawings; and live entertainment. For more information, call (502) 937-3732 or visit www.southwestfestival.org. (Valley Station)  

WILD AND WOOLLY IN THE WOODS: 2ND ANNUAL ZOMBIE HIKE
Jefferson Memorial Forest, 11311 Mitchell Hill Road, 7 p.m.-11 p.m., $5 for parking and $3 for s’mores kit. Calling all zombies! The undead are hiking the trails at Jefferson Memorial Forest! Event sponsor Wild and Woolly Video celebrates its 15th anniversary with this zombie-fest in the woods, inviting one and all to come dressed in your zombie best to join your fellow dearly departed on a hike. Afterward, folks can stay for a camp fire, s’mores and a showing of a zombie cult-classic film selected by the Wild and Woolly staff.  A beer tent and food vendors will be on hand, and prizes will be awarded for best costumes. For more information, call (502) 368-5404 or visit www.memorialforest.com. (Fairdale)

KENTUCKY HOMEFRONT
Clifton Center, 2117 Payne St., 7:30 p.m., $12. Kentucky Homefront offers short presentations of songwriting, poetry, stories, commissioned pieces, and tributes to Kentucky/Indiana artists that we all know and love, with the closing set showcasing featured performers in an extended set. This month’s featured performers are Troubadours of Divine Bliss and Kiya Heartwood. For more information, visit www.kentuckyhomefront.org. (Clifton)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14
SPOTLIGHT: KLEZMERFEST
Klezmer music blends the musical tradition of the Ashkenazic Jews of Eastern Europe with American jazz. In Hebrew, Klezmer literally translates to “musical instrument.” It consists mostly of dance tunes that are played at celebrations. The annual Klezmerfest takes place at the Temple Shalom, 4614 Lowe Road, on Sunday, October 14, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Performers include The Lost Tribe, The Java Jews and headliner IndyKlez. Admission is $10-$30. Come out for a jamming good time. (Seneca Gardens)

WEEK IN THE HIGHLANDS: FARMINGTON HARVEST FESTIVAL
Farmington Historic Plantation, 3033 Bardstown Road, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., $5 per vehicle and per family for walkers and bike riders. Visit the Farmington Harvest Festival and enjoy a fun-filled day recreating the 1800s. Costumed characters tell their stories and demonstrate all manner of life on this Kentucky hemp plantation. Enjoy craft demonstrations, live music, farmers’ and local artists’ markets, eats from local food trucks, an archeology program, petting zoo, pony rides and Comfy Cow Ice Cream! The day will also feature free tours of the historic 1816 mansion and grounds, Civil War re-enactments, a children’s craft area, and more. For more information, visit www.historichomes.org. (Highlands)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16
THE STREET IS FOR CELEBRATION
Bellarmine University, Horrigan Hall, 2001 Newburg Road, 7 p.m., Free. Lecturer Chris Pramuk presents “The Street is for Celebration: Thomas Merton, Racial Consciousness and the Music of the Inner City.” Pramuk teaches at Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio, and is the author of “Sophia: The Hidden Christ of Thomas Merton.” Pramuk has twice been awarded the Catholic Press Association award for best article. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the International Thomas Merton Society. For more information, call (502) 272-8177. (Highlands)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17
TASTE OF LOUISVILLE
Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave., 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $65. The Kentucky Restaurant Association is sponsoring the 39th Annual Taste of Louisville featuring a “Speakeasy” theme. The evening will focus on the Roaring 20s, with flappers, gangsters and jazz/swing music galore. Everyone attending is asked to dress according to the theme. A silent auction, benefiting Community Health Charities and The Kentucky Restaurant Association, is bigger and better this year, including more art by local artists with a gallery area showcasing the donated pieces. For more information, visit www.thetasteoflouisville.com. (Clifton)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18
HISTORY OF JEFFERSON COUNTY NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITIES
University of Louisville, Shelby Campus, 312 N. Whittington Pkwy., 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., $39. Discover how several Jefferson County neighborhoods and communities got their names and how they have changed over time. Don’t miss this fun, light-hearted presentation by Tom Owen, University of Louisville archivist, Louisville Metro Council member, long-time WFPL FM radio host and local history expert. For more information, call (502) 852- 6456 or visit http://louisville.edu/lifelonglearning/classes/thisthat. (Jeffersontown)
 

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19
RUN LIKE HELL 5K FOR CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Start Line at the corner of Payne Street and Lexington Road, 7 p.m., $25-$35. More than just a race, “Run Like Hell” is a unique 5K run, walk or crawl that begins at dusk and winds its way through historic streets and past a local cemetery. Participants are encouraged to dress in costume; at the conclusion of the race everyone will enjoy food, music and a costume contest. The race is open to all ages, however, everyone 21 years of age and older is invited to an after party at O’Shea’s Irish Pub, 956 Baxter Ave. For more information, or to register, visit kentucky.cff.org/runlikehell5K. (Clifton)
 
PAINT THE NIGHT PINK
Louisville Executive Aviation Hanger (Bowman Field), 2700 Gast Blvd. #1, 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m., $20-$25. A ladies’ night out event to benefit Making Strides for Breast Cancer and the American Cancer Society. For more information, visit www.staroneexpos.com. (Seneca Gardens)

WIGS ON TAP
Bluegrass Brewing Company Tap Room, 636 E. Main St., 7 p.m., $25-$30. Don your favorite wig or toupee and join Gilda’s Club for the annual “Wigs on Tap” party at the Bluegrass Brewing Company’s downtown Tap Room. Highlights include fanciful head dress, live music by Katie’s Habit, hand-crafted beer, plenty of food and The Best Wig contest. Tickets are available at www.wigsontap.com.  For more information, call (502) 583-0075. (Downtown)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20
NEW CUT TROLLEY HOP
South Louisville, 9 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Free. Everyone is invited to park their cars and take a trolley ride to some of the South End’s best attractions. Stops include The Little Loomhouse, Jefferson Memorial Forest, Auburndale and Outer Loop shopping areas, and Iroquois Park. Other stops feature special sales, classes and entertainment. Plus, the Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, will offer the Savage Rose Classical Theater’s production of “Macbeth” at 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the play are $12-$18. For more information, visit facebook.com/NewCutCorridorTrolleyHopComing?ref=ts. (Iroquois)

STEP OUT: WALK TO STOP DIABETES
Waterfront Park, Great Lawn, 10 a.m., Free. The American Diabetes Association’s Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes is a 5K Walk/Run (three miles) and a one-mile Family Fun Walk. The event also includes free blood glucose screenings, a Health and Wellness Festival, a children’s fitness obstacle course and an interactive play area with arts and crafts, healthy eating tips, complimentary goody bag with water bottle and pedometer, music, aerobics and complimentary food and beverages. Former University of Louisville basketball player Darrell Griffith is the Honorary Chair and Doug Proffitt of WHAS-11 is the Celebrity Spokesperson. For more information, or to register, visit www.diabetes.org/louisvillestepout. (Downtown) 

QUATTRA4 JEWELRY SHOW
The Louisville Boat Club, 4200 River Road, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Free. Quattra4 is a group of four local women metal smiths (Sharon Major, Lona Northener, Lesley Rahner and Roxy Lentz). They fabricate designer art jewelry and twice a year have an exclusive show for charity. This year, they will donate a portion of their proceeds to the Shamrock Pet Foundation. For more information, visit www.quattra4.weebly.com. (Brownsboro)

NOOGIEFEST
Gilda’s Club, 633 Baxter Ave, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Free. Join Gilda’s Club and the Junior League of Louisville for the 6th Annual Noogiefest, a fall festival for kids (ages 3-15) who are connected to cancer. Noogiefest offers games, prizes, face painting, photo opportunities, food, pumpkin decorating and more. For more information, call (502) 583-0075 or visit www.gildasclublouisville.org. (Highlands)

BEAUX ARTS BALL 2012
Galt House, 140 N. Fourth St., 6:30 p.m., $90. Beaux Arts 2012 is a fundraiser for VOICES of Kentuckiana, Kentucky’s only LGBT Chorus. The group promises an evening packed with music, dancing, food, drinks and laughs. Guests will enjoy the wildly hilarious comedy of Jessica Kirson and the music of the Todd Hildreth Trio. The evening will be hosted by Bernie Lubbers, formerly of the Bob and Tom Show. For more information, visit www.beauxartsball.com. (Downtown)

BOURBON BASH
The Disney Warehouse, 700 block of E. Market St., 7 p.m., $300. The 28th Annual Bourbon Bash supports the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft. The evening will include bourbon tastings by Kentucky’s finest distilleries, a seated dinner featuring a Kentucky-themed menu prepared by Wiltshire Pantry, and live entertainment. All proceeds support the museum’s programming, which impacts approximately 100,000 people each year. For more information, call (502) 589-0102. (Downtown)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21
BRAZILIAN MUSIC CONCERT
Highland Presbyterian Church, 1011 Cherokee Road, 3 p.m., Free.  As part of a new series entitled “Arts on the Corner,” Highland Presbyterian Church will present a concert by saxophonist Mike Tracy and his Brazilian Ensemble. The public is invited to the concert, which will feature various styles of Brazilian music. Other Arts on the Corner programs will be in December, February, March and May. For more information, contact Bill Ellison at (502) 458-7445 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

MONDAY, OCTOBER 22
CHOCTOBER FEST
Just Creations, 2722 Frankfort Ave., 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Free. Celebrate fair trade chocolate this autumn with Just Creations! The Choctoberfest takes place Oct. 22-27. Customers can sample chocolate and enter a raffle to win the Chocolate Sampler Gift Pack worth $100. Proceeds from the raffle and 15 percent of all chocolate sales during Choctoberfest will be donated to Women for Women International. The Chocolate Bake Off will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Anyone can register free of charge to create their favorite chocolate recipe using fair trade chocolate purchased from Just Creations.  There will be two prizes awarded by the judges – one for Taste and one for Presentation.  A third prize, the Fan Favorite, will be voted on by customers in attendance. The winning recipes will be posted on the Just Creation website. For more information, call (502) 897-7319 or visit justcreations.org. (Crescent Hill)

READING THE GOSPEL OF LUKE AND THE BOOK OF ACTS
The Angela Merici Center for Spirituality, Ursuline Campus, 3105 Lexington Road, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., $50 for all three session. “Reading the Gospel of Luke and the Book of Acts with Our Hearts & Minds” explores the themes of Luke, both in the gospel and in Acts, and how they impact our lives today. The classes take place on Mondays, Oct. 22-Nov. 5. The classes are facilitated by Sister Jean Anne Zappa. Register online at www.amcspirituality.org. For more information, (502) 896-3945 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Crescent Hill)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24
MAVENS OF MISCHIEF BURLESQUE
Meat, 1076 E. Washington St., 9:45 p.m., Free. Local burlesque performers organized by Mrs. Marvelously Marvis Lee will perform iconic routines and classical inspired teases celebrating the roots of American burlesque. Burlesque, the art of mixing comedy, parody and sensuality, celebrates the beauty of the feminine form, and has done so throughout the 20th century in spite of repeated efforts to remove such expression from public view. Strip and tease routines, staples of classic burlesque history, are an active part of the Mavens of Mischief repertoire. These routines are done with class, attention to detail, exciting musicality, playful humor, extreme costuming and character development, with music and moves strongly tied to 1890s-1950s jazz roots. For more information, visit mavensofmischief.com. (Butchertown)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25
INTER-FAITH DINNER DIALOGUE
Strathmoor Presbyterian Church, corner Bardstown Road and Hawthorne Avenue, 6 p.m., $10. Highlands Community Ministries and Inter-Faith Paths to Peace With Compassionate Louisville present the Inter-Faith Dinner Dialogue. Speakers from Baha’i, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Jewish, and Muslim faith traditions will speak about compassion. Mail payment to: Highlands Community Ministries, 1140 Cherokee Road, Louisville KY, 40204. For more information, call (502) 451-3695. (Highlands)

GOBLINS AND GHOULS BALL
Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., $5. For ages 18 and over, featuring a Halloween costume contest. For more information, call (502) 456-8120. (Highlands)

THE 9TH ANNUAL “PUTTIN’ ON THE DOG” FUNDRAISER
The Olmsted, 3701 Frankfort Ave., 7 p.m., $60 per person. Paws with Purpose (PWP), the sponsor of Puttin’ on the Dog, is a local nonprofit organization dedicated to the training and placement of service dogs for persons with physical disabilities. This year’s theme, “Communities and Companions,” highlights PWP’s dedicated partnerships with individual recipients, businesses and organizations throughout Kentuckiana. The event includes a cocktail buffet and auction to support Paws with Purpose. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.pawswithpurpose.org. (Crescent Hill)

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26
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, visit www.fatfridayhop.org. (Clifton/Crescent Hill)

GILDA’S CLUB LOUISVILLE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY
Gilda’s Club, 633 Baxter Ave., 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., Free. Join the Gilda’s Club’s 5th birthday celebration with a big ol’ cake and family-friendly party. Local musician Andrea Davidson will present her unique style for the listening enjoyment of everyone at the clubhouse. This social event is open to all. For more information, call (502) 583-0075 or visit www.gildasclublouisville.org. (Highlands)

ZOMBIE PARK!
Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center, 201 Reservoir Ave., 8 p.m.-Midnight, $3 (adults); $2 (children under 12). Enter Zombie Park – if you dare! Visitors will be led along a frightful path, encountering zombies along the way! Tickets can be purchased in advance at the aquatic center, or purchased at the event. For more information, call (502) 897-9949. (Crescent Hill)

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27
18TH CENTURY MARKET FAIR
Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $3 children; $6 adults. Notice is herewith given that a Market Fair shall be held at the grounds designated as the seat of Major William Croghan, known as Locust Grove, six miles up-river from the Falls of the Ohio. You are invited to join with Historic Locust Grove and the Illinois Regiment of Virginia to bring the spirit of the past alive with the Market Fair.  You can participate in 18th century style entertainment, purchase replicas of 18th century military and household items, enjoy food and drink as our founders did, and meet and converse with early Americans. Mock battles for our country’s independence feature General George Rogers Clark’s own militia, the Illinois regiment, as well as British Dragoons and Marines, and German Hessians. Native Americans will be present as well – whose side will they be on this year? Concessions available.  For more information, call (502) 897-9845 or visit www.locustgrove.org. (Blankenbaker)

TRICK-OR-TREATING
Brown Park, Browns Lane, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Free. This special event in October is a community favorite, attracting over 3,000 children and countless adults – and best of all, it’s free! The festival offers music, games, and attractions such as hayrides, a petting zoo and trick-or-treating through the “haunted forest.” Children and families meander through the park, collecting treats and surprises from businesses set up along the way.  For more information, call (502) 899-2523. (St. Matthews)

MIGHTY KINDNESS HARVEST HOOTENANNY
Brown-Forman Amphitheater, Waterfront Park, 1300 River Road, next to Tumbleweed, Noon-6 p.m., Free. The Mighty Kindness Hootenanny is a free community unity festival that brings together all that is kind for the body, soul, heart and mind. A true highlight of the Hoot is experiencing incredible local music – now expanded to two stages. Come experience performances by Field of Kings, Andrea Davidson, Leigh Ann Yost, Anton Mink, Kri & Hettie, Blunt Honey, Nick Peay, Tom Boone, The Synchopaths, Heath Eric & Molly G, Kathleen Hoye and the Earth Tribe Dance Co. If you’d like to join in on the fun, bring your instrument and make music with your neighbors in the Community Jam Tent. Cultivating Connections will be hosting “Community Conversation Circles” where you can sit in on a public dialogue with local leaders and innovators discussing topics such as community, sustainability, spirituality and art. Bring your umbrella (or design your own) and join in the Mighty Kind Second Line Parade – come in costume and have fun Trick or Treating with the kids. Enjoy local food, the healing arts and natural medicine, Turner’s Circus, and pick up some amazing local art and jewelry in the Mighty Bizarre Bazaar. For more information, visit http://www.mightykindness.org. (Downtown)
 
9TH ANNUAL BARDSTOWN BOUND BOOFEST
Bardstown Road and Baxter Ave., 2 p.m.-8 p.m., Free. “Bardstown Bound” celebrates Halloween Highlands style yet again! Area businesses open their doors for fun as well as tricks and treats with an evening of shopping, savings, drinking, eating and entertainment on our city’s favorite strip. A Trolley will run all day Saturday from Douglass Loop to Highland Avenue. The cast of the Bardstown Bound BooFest will pass out candy sponsored by the locally loved ValuMarket of the Highlands! Costumes are encouraged. For more information, visit www.bardstownbound.com. (Highlands)

FOOTLOOSE! 80s DANCE PARTY
St. Gabriel Church Gymnasium, 5505 Bardstown Road, 7:30 p.m., $20. A dance party based on the movie “Footloose” benefits the Fern Creek Highview United Ministries. Attendees must be age 21 or over. For more information, call (502) 239-5481. (Fern Creek)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28
VICTORIAN GHOST WALK
Old Louisville Information Center in Central Park, 1340 S. Fourth St., 7 p.m.- 9 p.m. (departures every 15 mins.), $20-$25. Join the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council as they showcase the haunted history in America’s grandest Victorian neighborhood. Roam the streets with costumed guides while talented interpreters recount ghostly tales of true hauntings. Keep the past alive by enjoying beautiful architecture and spine-tingling tales at an event that is sure to be a highlight of your Halloween season! Tours go on from Oct. 28-31. For more information, call (502) 635-5244. (Old Louisville)

LIBRARY CORNER
LOUISVILLE MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA AND ARTS NIGHT
Come celebrate Southwest Library’s Art Treasures by listening to the Louisville Mandolin Orchestra, meeting Pallet Club artists, and honoring the participants and winners of this year’s Southwest Treasures Poster Contest at a reception to celebrate their creative work. This all happens on Oct. 2, 6:30 p.m. at the Southwest Library, 10375 Dixie Hwy.

NETWORK CENTER FOR COMMUNITY CHANGE
Join the Network Center for Community Change on Oct. 3, 7 p.m., at the Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road. Attendees will learn more about this innovative community movement that creates meaningful change in Louisville’s urban neighborhoods.

CHESS CLUB
Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to practice tactics and strategies at the Iroquois Library, 601 W. Woodlawn Ave., every Wednesday at 4 p.m.

SIT-N-KNIT  
Learn to knit in this six-week program designed for novices, experts or anyone in between.  This inter-generational program at the Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, is for moms, dads, aunts, uncles, sisters, brothers, grandparents, friends, neighbors and more. This is a perfect chance to get a jump on some handmade gifts for the winter holidays. The session starts at 6 p.m. on Oct. 10. Call (502) 574-1672 to sign up.

For more information on these events, or any others at the Louisville Free Public Library’s 18 branches, visit www.lfpl.org or call (502) 574-1611.

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