SPOTLIGHT:  NAMETHATWHATSIT
“NameThatWhatsit” is the latest production in the Squallis Puppeteers’ series of First Saturday Puppet Shows and Workshops. “Namethatwhatsit” is a fun interactive puppet game show in which audience members are invited to be contestants. The show takes place on Saturday, Jan. 5, 1 p.m., at the School of Sharks Theater, 770 Eastern Pkwy. This event is for all ages. Admission is $5 for the play and an additional $5 for a puppet-making workshop following the production. The show and workshop each run 30-45 minutes. For more information, call (502) 636-1974 or visit www.squallispuppeteers.com. (Highlands)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 1

INDOOR FLEA MARKET
American Legion Iroquois Post, 800 West Woodlawn Ave., 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Free. The Indoor Flea Market takes place every Tuesday throughout the month. Lunch is available for $2. Table rental is $5. For more information, call Paul at (502) 968-2593. (Beechmont)

NEW YEAR’S DAY INTENTION SETTING YOGA PRACTICE
Supreme Peace Yoga, 808 W. Ashland Ave., 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m., $50 ($40 with purchase of 10 classes or for monthly unlimited students). This workshop includes intention-setting meditation, ritual and practices, plus healthy snacks, cleansing teas and juices to help purify the body. Space is limited and will only be held with payment. For more information, call (502) 644-5796 or visit www.supreme-peace-yoga.com. (Southern Heights)  

ZUMBA!
Church of the Advent Gym, 901 Baxter Ave., 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. (Tues.) and 9 a.m.-10 a.m. (Sat.), $5. Instructor Amy Noon offers Zumba classes on Tuesdays and Saturdays throughout the month of January. For more information call (859) 797-2239. (Highlands)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2
WINTER BREAK DAY CAMPS
Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main St., 9 .a.m.-4 p.m. (extended care option is 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m.), $35 members, $45 non-members, and $15 extended care. The Frazier History Museum is celebrating the New Year with a series of full-day winter camps, Jan. 2-4, for children from grades K-5.  The camps will explore the traditional music, games, tastes and unique festivities of first-of-the-year celebrations from all corners of the globe. Come for just one day or attend all three! For more information or to register, call (502) 753-1039 or visit http://fraziermuseum.org/learn-play/camps/winter-break-camps. (Downtown)  

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3
A LION NAMED ROAR
Mayor’s Gallery, 4th floor of Metro Hall, 527 W. Jefferson St., Doors open at 11:30 a.m., music starts at 12:10 p.m., Free. Mayor Greg Fischer invites you to a free monthly series showcasing local musicians, artists and performers. The Mayor’s Music and Art Series is the first Thursday of the month, this month featuring one of Louisville’s fastest-rising bands, A Lion Named Roar. Brown-bag lunches are permitted, but due to the historic nature of the Mayor’s Gallery, no outside drinks are allowed; Louisville Water will provide Louisville pure tap at the performances. For more information, visit www.louisvilleky.gov/mayor/musicseries. (Downtown)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4
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)

LOUISVILLE HYPNOTISM DAY
Rainbow Blossom, Gardiner Lane Shopping Center, 3046 Bardstown Road, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Free. The Kentucky Association of Hypnotherapists presents “Louisville Hypnotism Day.” The event includes refreshments, networking with the hypnotists, group hypnosis, and a Q&A period. Reservations appreciated. For more information, contact Diane Carlin at (502) 636-3648 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Highlands)

MONDAY, JANUARY 7
DAY WITH THE DOCTOR
Rainbow Blossom St. Matthews Market, 3738 Lexington Road, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., Free. Walking into a health food store can be a daunting experience, with so many products to choose from and so many technical sounding names. Will one product interact with another or with prescription medications? You have allergies, what should you avoid? To help answer these questions, Rae Hatherton, ND, is offering free mini-health consultations every month. For more information, call (502) 896-0189 or visit www.rainbowblossom.com.
(St. Matthews)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8
YOUNG HEARTS THEATRE
Middletown Christian Church, 500 N. Watterson Trail, 1:30 p.m., Free. Singers, actors and dancers age 60 and over are invited to audition for the Young Hearts Theatre. Potential cast members are asked to prepare 16 bars of music for the audition.  An accompanist and a CD player are available if needed. Actors may also be asked to do a cold reading from a script. Show rehearsals will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 p.m.-4 p.m. For more information, call (502) 241-9519. (Middletown)

THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY’S TEAM IN TRAINING
Rainbow Blossom St. Matthews Market, 3738 Lexington Road, 5 p.m.-6 p.m., Free. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Team in Training is the world’s largest endurance sports training program. The program provides training to run or walk marathons and half marathons or participate in triathlons and century (100-mile) bike rides. Join the team for an informational meeting explaining the program and the events for the upcoming season. For more information, call (502) 896-0189 or visit www.rainbowblossom.com. (St. Matthews)

PURE BALANCED HEALTH
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2000 Douglass Blvd., 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., $10. The Institute for Integrative Nutrition presents a 12-week program to help everyone get healthy for 2013. Every Tuesday, participants will learn about a different topic that will help them make gradual, lifelong changes. The classes include samples of healthy foods, handouts and recipe packets. Each session stands alone, and participants can attend as many as they want! For more information, contact Pam Jones at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (502) 939-0801. (Highlands)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9
SPOTLIGHT:  JARED DIAMOND
Pulitzer Prize winning author Jared Diamond (“Guns, Germs, and Steel” and “The World Until Yesterday: What We Can Learn From Traditional Societies?”) will appear as part of the University of Louisville’s Kentucky Author Forum on Wednesday, Jan. 9 at 5 p.m. Diamond will be interviewed by Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, author of “Mothers and Others: The Evolutionary Origins of Mutual Understanding” and Professor Emerita at the University of California-Davis. The event will be held at the Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St. Tickets are $20, or $110, which includes dinner with the presenters. Tickets are available at the Kentucky Center Box Office. For more information, call (502) 584-7777 or visit www.kentuckycenter.org. (Downtown)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10
EVENING WITH A MASSAGE THERAPIST
Rainbow Blossom St. Matthews Market, 3738 Lexington Road, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., Free. Does your back or neck hurt and you can’t figure out why? Are headaches making you unhappy? If you’re looking for a solution to the pain and discomfort of everyday living, join licensed massage therapist Kammaleathahh Livingstone of Sustainable Health Choices as she offers free mini-massage consultations every month. Each 15-minute mini consult includes a visual assessment of your postural alignment, a chair massage, and practical tips to aid you on the path to healing. For more information, contact Kammaleathahh at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (502) 265-5849.
(St. Matthews)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11
THE LOUISVILLE PALACE WEDDING SHOW
The Louisville Palace, 625 S. Fourth St., 6 p.m.-11 p.m., Free with pre-registration ($5 at door). The Louisville Palace is the perfect place for a wedding. With astounding decor and an incredibly rich history, this venue is one of the most significant landmarks in our city. Yet it’s not a relic, it’s electric, infused with the art and music that grace its stage. Explore the space and meet handpicked vendors who are not only notable professionals, but also innovators. Breaking from tradition, the wedding show will feature live music by one of the greatest industry bands, The Crashers. Boudoir Louisville will also tempt you with the sexier side of nuptials!  For more information, visit www.PalaceWeddingShow.com. (Downtown)  

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12
SHELBY PARK COMPASSIONATE NEIGHBORHOOD BREAKFAST
Shelby Park Community Center, 600 E. Oak St., 9 a.m.-11 a.m., Free. The Shelby Park Neighborhood Association invites nonprofits and churches engaged in the Shelby Park community to gather for donuts and coffee. Topics of discussion will be neighborhood history, neighborhood association activities and how better collaboration can make Shelby Park a neighborhood of choice. For more information, contact Chip Rogalinski at (502) 417-5336. (Shelby Park)

SABBATH MOMENTS
Ursuline Campus, 3105 Lexington Road, 10 a.m.-Noon, $10. A time to rest, remember and reconnect through prayer, reflection and ritual. For more information, call (502) 896-3945 or visit www.amcspirituality.org. (Crescent Hill)

WILDLIFE IN WINTER
Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Ave., 10 a.m., $3 per person or $12 for a family (Free for members). “Wildlife in Winter” is a family program for ages 4 and up. Participants will learn what animals do in winter and how to find clues about which animals live in the preserve. They will print animal tracks in the classroom and take a hike in the preserve, so dress for the weather! Limited to 20 participants. For more information, visit www.louisvillenaturecenter.org or call (502) 458-1328. (Audubon Park)

CRAFT A NEW COURSE
Metro Business Center, 2200 Dundee Road, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., $69. Gain fresh perspectives about your life and set intentions for the new year in this  Unfolding Your Life Vision Workshop. Participants will create a personal work of art to serve as a visual reminder of their values, goals and vision. The workshop will be led by Laura Wagner, an Unfolding Your Life Vision licensed facilitator, who is also a licensed therapist (LMFT), certified life coach and writer based in Louisville. The cost of the workshop includes supplies, light refreshments and a follow-up coaching call. Space is limited. Sign up by Jan. 8th to receive $10 off. For more information or to register, visit www.laura-wagner.com/uylv
(Highlands)

BIRTHDAY PARTY FOR MARY INGALLS
American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Ave., 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Free. The American Printing House for the Blind is celebrating National Braille Literacy Month with a birthday party for Mary Ingalls.  Ingalls was the sister of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the author of the “Little House” books. Mary lost her sight as a child, and Laura became her eyes, describing the world around her so her older sister could “see” as well. But what happened to Mary when she and Laura grew up? Come to the Museum at APH to explore the sounds, smells, textures and tastes of Mary’s world. Space is limited; registration is required. For more information, or to register, call (502) 899-2213 or www.aph.org. (Crescent Hill)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 13
WHY IS FIRST STREET THE “FIRST” STREET?
St. Matthews City Hall Building, 3940 Grandview Ave., 2 p.m., Free. Have you ever wondered about the Louisville streets you travel and what stories lie behind their names? Join the Beargrass-St. Matthews Historical Society for a presentation by historian and architect Steve Wiser for a history of Louisville’s street names. Jefferson, Guthrie, Preston and others are several of the famous surnames of Louisville streets. What about Brook, Water and Broad? This presentation will bring to life the personalities and the logic (or lack thereof) regarding our city’s most traveled roads.
(St. Matthews)
 
YO GABBA GABBA! LIVE!
The Louisville Palace, 625 S. Fourth St., 2 p.m. and 5 p.m., $25-$45. Is your family ready to get the sillies out? Yo Gabba Gabba! Live! is back on the road in 2013 with a new show, “Get the Sillies Out!” featuring the one and only DJ Lance Rock, plus Muno, Foofa, Brobee, Toodee, Plex and, of course, hip hop legend Biz Markie. Buy tickets or Gabba Party Packages (including a meet and greet with the characters) right away and give your kids an experience they won’t soon forget. More info at www.yogabbagabbalive.com or www.LouisvillePalace.com. (Downtown)  

MONDAY, JANUARY 14
TAIZE PRAYER
Ursuline Campus, 3105 Lexington Road, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Free. With song, silence, scripture and prayer, gather to nurture your life in Christ. Facilitators are Karen Kuenzig and Ginny Schaeffer. For more information, call (502) 896-3945 or visit www.amcspirituality.org. (Crescent Hill)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 15
FIRST-TIME HOME BUYER SEMINAR
RE/MAX Metro, 1829 Bardstown Road, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Free. Have you been thinking 2013 is the year to buy your first home? Learn about the home-buying process from start to finish from realtor Tim Lally. This seminar will include what to consider when buying a home, such as financing options and opportunities in the Louisville market. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, call (502) 442-6835, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or visit LouisvilleHappyHomes.com. (Highlands)

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 16
GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS
Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway, 8 p.m., $25. Grace Potter & the Nocturnals’ self-made 2005 debut album, “Nothing but the Water,” revealed a musically sophisticated young band inspired by the music of the late ’60s/early ’70s and fronted by a then-21-year-old dynamo whose nuanced singing, organ playing and songwriting belied her age. For more information, call (502) 584-7777. (Downtown)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 17
LEAH STEWART
Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave., 7 p.m., Free. Carmichael’s is thrilled to host best-selling author Leah Stewart for a signing and reading of her new novel “The History of Us.” As in her previous novels, “The History of Us” explores the intricacies of love, friendship and the universality of family relationships. Come in out of the cold and meet Leah! Bring your book clubs! For more information, call (502) 896-6950 or visit www.carmichaelsbookstore.com. (Crescent Hill)

SELLING YOUR HOME
RE/MAX Metro, 1829 Bardstown Road, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Free. Learn how to effectively prepare yourself and your home for the market. This seminar will include a range of topics, such as preparations you can make, obstacles to overcome, current market trends and how to price your home to make the sale. Kristin Lally, a licensed Realtor in the Highlands, will lead the session. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Tim Lally at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , call (502) 442-6835, or visit Louisvillehappyhomes.com. (Highlands)

BUILDING HOPE COMMUNITY PRESENTATION
Second Presbyterian Church, 3701 Old Brownsboro Road, 7 p.m.-8 p.m., Free. Drawing on the model of light’s power to diminish darkness, this presentation will illuminate humor’s power to diminish stress. Dr. Clifford Kuhn of the University of Louisville’s School of Medicine will provide a first-hand experience of the healing effects available to everyone from effective and responsible humor. Kuhn is known as The Laugh Doctor. His latest book is “It All Starts with a Smile: Seven Steps to Being Happier Right Now.” More info at (502) 813-6634 or www.Louisville.edu/depression. (Brownsboro)

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18
HIDDEN IN THE HEART OF THINGS: A RETREAT OF SILENT AWARENESS
Ursuline Motherhouse, 3115 Lexington Road, Meeting time TBA, $175. A silent weekend retreat designed to offer rest, reflection and stronger faith will be directed by Sister Martha Buser, Sister Margaret Ann Hagan, Sister Helen O’Brien and Ginny Schaeffer. The registration deadline is Jan. 14. For more information, or to register, call (502) 896-3945, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or visit www.amcspirituality.org.
(Crescent Hill)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 19
SPOTLIGHT:  MLK JR. ANNUAL BREAKFAST
Charla Young, former WAVE-3 reporter and host of “Power of Change,” will be the featured speaker at the National Council of Negro Women’s annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfast Celebration. The breakfast takes place Saturday, Jan. 19, 9:30 a.m., at the Galt House, 140 N. Fourth St. Tickets are $35. The money raised at the breakfast helps the local chapter of the NCNW provide educational and informational opportunities for young girls ages 13-18. For more information, contact Eleanor Forman at (502) 776-7364. (Downtown)

FEDERAL/REGENCY ERA DRESS WORKSHOP
Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Free. This workshop on Federal/Regency era dress will be led by Jane Austen Society members Bonny Wise and Maria Clements. Learn about patterns, fabric selection and inspiration (books, original fashion plates) covering day and evening wear. This workshop will be helpful for those attending the Historical Ball (Jan. 26) at Locust Grove or the 6th Annual Jane Austen Festival in July. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, or to RSVP, call (502) 897-9845 or visit www.locustgrove.org. (Blankenbaker)

OWL HIKE AT LOUISVILLE NATURE CENTER
Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Ave., 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m., $5 per person and $20 for a family of 4 or more ($3 a person or $12 for a family for members).  Meet naturalist Rosemary Bauman in the Nature Center for an Owl Hike. After the hike, enjoy a short talk and light refreshments in the Nature Center. Dress for the weather. The forest can be very cold on a January evening. Appropriate for ages 6 through adult. Space is limited to 20 participants. For more information, visit www.louisvillenaturecenter.org or call (502)458-1328. (Audubon Park)

SPOTLIGHT:  THE HAL DOLLS
Those punk misfits The Hal Dolls will perform at the Rudyard Kipling, 422 W. Oak St., on Saturday, Jan. 19, with Black God, and Julie of the Wolves. Admission is $5. Doors open at 9 p.m. and the show starts at 10 p.m. The Hal Dolls features Marie Direction, formerly of the Super Villians, on lead vocals and guitar. Former Belgian Waffle member and ace hairdresser Matt Whittaker mans the drums. This is a real rock show. (Old Louisville)

SUNDAY, JANUARY 20
BODY WORLDS VITAL
Kentucky Science Center, 727 W. Main St., 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. (Sun.-Thur.) and 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m. (Fri.-Sat.), $20 adults, $15 children 2-12 ($10 adult and $5 children ages 2-12 for museum members). The Kentucky Science Center presents “Body Worlds Vital,” an exhibition created by world renowned Dr. Gunther von Hagens, featuring real, donated human specimens, allowing visitors to examine anatomy, physiology and health through an extraordinary process called plastination. The exhibit runs through May 19. For more information, visit www.kysciencecenter.org. (Downtown)

HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS MAGIC PASS/GAME
KFC Yum! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, 12:30 p.m., $20. Take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience with your family where you get to actually spend time on the court with the Globetrotters – shooting, trying out ball tricks, and getting autographs and photos! The unique 30-minute pre-show, “Magic Pass,” will create memories of a lifetime. All customers must have a Harlem Globetrotters’ game ticket ($19-$60) and a Magic Pass for entry. Soft/rubber soled shoes must be worn on court. Games will be played at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, call (502) 690-9090. (Downtown)

MONDAY, JANUARY 21
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. MOTORCADE
Kroger, 28th and Broadway, Noon, Free. Pride Inc. sponsors an annual motorcade and rally to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The motorcade route begins at 28th Street and Broadway and continues to West Chestnut Baptist Church, 1725 W. Chestnut. The lineup for the motorcade is at noon and the start time is 1 p.m. For more information, contact Pride Inc. at (502) 778-6169. (Downtown)

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22
ENGAGING THE SPIRIT BY MOVING THE BODY
Ursuline Campus, 3105 Lexington Road, 7 p.m.-8:15 p.m., $75 (for all six sessions). Experience a pathway to spiritual connection through a peaceful style of T´ai Chi. Offered Tuesdays from Jan. 22 through Feb. 26. Facilitator: Paula Duane. For more information, call (502) 896-3945, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or visit www.amcspirituality.org. (Crescent Hill)

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 23
2013 PROGRESSIVE INSURANCE LOUISVILLE BOAT, RV AND SPORTS SHOW
Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, 5 p.m., $10 (free for children 15 and under). The 2013 Progressive Insurance Louisville Boat, RV and Sports Show takes place Jan. 23-27. Hundreds of boats, RVs and outdoor accessories will be on display, with celebrity appearances, a chance to try paddle sports (indoors!), and a trampoline wall. For more information, call (502) 957-1666 or visit LouisvilleBoatRVShow.com. (Fairgrounds)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
“SISTER MARY IGNATIUS EXPLAINS IT ALL FOR YOU” & “FOR WHOM THE SOUTHERN BELLE TOLLS” AT RUDYARD
Rudyard Kipling, 422 W. Oak St., Times vary, $15 adults ($10 students and seniors). Coffee Cup Theatre Company is staging “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All for You” and “For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls,” two plays by Christopher During. The productions will be performed Jan. 24, 25, 26, 31 and Feb. 1-2. For more information, call (502) 299-8501, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or visit www.therudyardkipling.com. (Old Louisville)

CHOREOGRAPHY SHOWCASE
Louisville Ballet Studios, 315 E. Main St., 8 p.m., $25 ($20 for subscribers). A first look at new pieces created and performed by the artists of the Louisville Ballet. The showcases are offered Jan. 24-26. For more information, call (502) 583-3150 or visit www.louisvilleballet.org. (Downtown)  

FRIDAY, JANUARY 25
F.A.T. FRIDAY TROLLEY HOP
Frankfort Avenue, between 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)

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26
SPOTLIGHT: MINDFUL CREATIVITY WORKSHOPS
Multi-media artist Tara Remington will lead a series of free, one-day workshops designed to help adults unleash their creativity. “Mindful Action Meets Creative Play” meets each month at Shine Wellness Studio, 727 E. Jefferson St.  The first session is Saturday, Jan. 26 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Participants must be at least 18 years of age. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.shinelouisville.com. (Nulu/Downtown)

THE HISTORICAL BALL
Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., $20 ($15 for Friends of Locust Grove and children under 13.) Locust Grove hosts its second Historical Ball in the Audubon Room auditorium in the Visitors’ Center. Guests are encouraged to wear historic dress from any time period. The ball features live music, with dances called by Tom and Toni Tumbush. Space is limited to 150 guests. Guests under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information or to make a reservation, call (502) 897-9845 or visit www.locustgrove.org.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 27
SPOTLIGHT:  TYLER PARK WINE TASTING
Join the Tyler Park Neighborhood Association for its 7th Annual Wine Tasting on Sunday, Jan. 27, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., at Mid City Mall, 1250 Bardstown Road. Tickets are $25 and available at The Wine Market, 1200 Bardstown Road. Only 225 tickets are being sold. All proceeds will benefit the Tyler Park Fund. The event sponsors, The Wine Market and ValuMarket, will provide wine and food. Appalatin will provide lively entertainment. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (502) 451-7446. (Highlands)

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 30
WE SING AMERICA
Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main Street, 5 p.m.-7 p.m., Free. Presented in partnership with the Kentucky Opera and Fund for the Arts, “We Sing America” performances are two free happy-hour events (Jan. 30 and Feb. 7) that include gallery access at the Frazier History Museum. On each evening, a Frazier Museum interpreter will perform in conjunction with Kentucky Opera studio artists to provide a vivid tour of our country’s history through American folk songs. For more information, visit www.fraziermuseum.org. (Downtown)

THURSDAY, JANUARY 31
MEAN TO BE FREE
Ursuline Arts Center, 3105 Lexington Road, Time vary, $5-$20. Rush Trowel Entertainment presents “Mean to Be Free,” Jan. 31-Feb. 3. “Mean to Be Free” is a live stage play that leads the audience through the experience of runaway slaves led by Harriet Tubman. This production captures the emotion and faith of these African American ancestors. “Mean to Be Free” is the second production in the Off the Page, On the Stage series. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/events/247284288734260/. (Crescent Hill)

LIBRARY CORNER
EMAGAZINES AT THE LIBRARY
The Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Road, will present “eMagazines at the Library” on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 1 p.m. Learn how to browse, checkout and download eMagazines from the Louisville Free Public Library. You will also learn how to view and download magazines on tablets, smart phones and other mobile devices. This program is also offered at other branches throughout the month.

WINTER READING CONTEST
The Southwest Library, 10375 Dixie Hwy., is having a Winter Reading Contest. Every time a patron reads or listens to five adult library books or magazines from Jan. 2 to Feb. 27, they get a chance to win a prize. The contest, for ages 18 and up, is sponsored by the Friends of the Southwest Library.

MEETING OF THE MINDS
The Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., will host “Meeting of the Minds” on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. Join members of the community to discuss current topics.

WINTER CARNIVAL
The Portland Library, 3305 Northwestern Pkwy., is having a Winter Carnival for ages 5 and up on Thursday, Jan. 3, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. Highlights include games, crafts, tiny sled races and more. Bring your stuffed animal for the pet show!

THE CHANGING ROLE OF THEATER IN AMERICA
Zan Sawyer-Dailey, associate director of Actors Theatre of Louisville, will teach a four-part series, “The Changing Role of Theater in America,” with a peek at the upcoming Humana Festival of New American Plays. Classes will be held four consecutive Tuesdays at the Main Library, 301 York St., Jan. 8-29, 5:45 p.m.-7 p.m.  A master teacher for the Apprentice Company as well as at University of Louisville, Sawyer-Dailey is in her 26th year at Actors Theatre. She coordinates artistic resources and personnel, including casting for all productions. To register for this course, call (502) 574-1635.

GRANDPARENTS RAISING GRANDCHILDREN
The Western Library, 604 S. 10th St., is hosting “Grandparents Raising Grandchildren” on Wednesday, Jan. 9 from 11 a.m. to Noon. Geriatric Therapist Jo Ann Kalb, from Jewish Family & Career Services, will provide information about resources and support for grandparents raising grandchildren. Preschool-age children accompanying grandparents can enjoy a family storytime as well.

For 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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