Community Calendar - February 2013

SPOTLIGHT:  SPIRITS OF THE PASSAGE
“Spirits of the Passage” arrives at the Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main St., in time for the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation. This humbling, new exhibition explores the circumstances of the transatlantic slave trade, gleaning facts and artifacts from the archaeological excavation of a sunken slave ship. Launching in February in conjunction with Black History Month, “Spirits of the Passage” includes real artifacts from slave ships as well as other period items. Iron shackles (some small enough to restrain a child), ivory tusks and brass bowls are only a few of the objects guests will find. How the trade got started, who was involved and why it thrived are some of the questions this exhibition seeks to answer. The exhibition starts Saturday, Feb. 2 and ends Sunday, June 16. Museum hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $6-$10.50.  For more information, call (502) 753-5663 or visit www.fraziermuseum.org. (Downtown)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1
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)

ONENESS BLESSING
Rainbow Blossom, 3046 Bardstown Road, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Free. Experience the gentle transfer of awakened/intelligent energy and begin the process that naturally leads to a state of oneness, inner peace and well-being. For more information, call (502) 498-2470 or visit www.rainbowblossom.com. (Highlands)

COFFEE CUP THEATRE
Rudyard Kipling, 422 W. Oak St., 7:30 p.m., $15 for adults ($10 for students and seniors). Coffee Cup Theatre Company is staging two Christopher Durang plays: “Sister Mary Ignatius Explains it All for You” and “For Whom the Southern Belle Tolls.” The performances take place Feb. 1-2. For more information, call (502) 299-8501 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Old Louisville)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2
UNLOCKING HIDDEN BRAILLE MUSIC
Christ Church United Methodist Church, 4614 Brownsboro Road, 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Free. The Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind presents “Unlocking Hidden Braille Music.” Members of the American Guild of Organists’ Louisville Kentucky Chapter will premiere original works from the Recueil de Morceaux D’Orgue collection. This is possibly the first time some of these pieces will be heard outside of 19th century Paris. The program also includes a presentation about Louis Braille, his career as an organist and his educational contributions. The program is best for adults and children ages 12 and up. For more information, call (502) 899-2213 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Clifton)

VALENTINE’S DANCE
Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., $5. This Valentine’s Dance is hosted by Metro Parks’ Adapted Leisure division. Come dressed in church or banquet attire. For more information, call (502) 456-8186. (Highlands)

SHOP & SHARE
All Kroger stores, All-day event. Kroger Stores across Kentucky will be collecting donated goods to benefit the state’s 15 domestic violence shelters. Donations collected at Louisville-area Kroger stores benefit The Center for Women and Families, 927 S. Second St.. For more information, call (502) 581-7200 or visit www.thecenteronline.org/get-involved/shop-share-for-domestic-violence-shelters-2013. (Various)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4
SPOTLIGHT:  BLUES CONTROL, RAW THUG, AND WOOD & SUTHERLAND
Blues Control, Raw Thug, and the duo of Jonathan Wood & Lowe Sutherland will be at Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St., on Monday, Feb. 4. Coopersburg, Pa.’s Blues Control is supporting the Drag City release, “Valley Tangents.” Raw Thug is the brainchild of Arsenio Zigonoto, who was recently profiled in Louisville’s LEO Weekly 2012 People Issue. Jonathan Wood and Lowe Sutherland are members of Louisville bands Old Baby and Sapat. The show is for ages 21 and over. Doors open at 8 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance and $7 day of show. For more information, call (502) 635-9227 or visit www.zanzabarlouisvile.com. (Germantown/Schnitzelburg)

ART EXHIBITION AT HEINE BROTHERS’ COFFEE
Heine Brothers’, 3060 Bardstown Road, 5:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Free. Elizabeth Hensley exhibits new mixed media paintings at Heine Brothers’ Coffee from Feb. 4 to Mar. 18. For more information, call (502) 458-7770 or visit www.heinebroscoffee.com. (Highlands)

CRAFT BEER 101
Holy Grale, 1034 Bardstown Road, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $99 and purchase of “Tasting Beer” by Randy Mosher; There is a $10 per session charge for tasting and cheese pairings. Explore the past, present and future of craft beers through movies, tastings, cheese pairings and lectures/discussions on ingredients, brewing and styles. This class also features a brewing demonstration, a field trip to a brewery, and guest speakers, including My Old Kentucky Homebrew owner Paul Young, Against the Grain brewer/owner Sam Cruz, and Holy Grale Executive Chef Joshua Lehman. Class instructors will be Lori Beck and Tyler Trotter, co-owners of Louisville Beer Store and Holy Grale. For more information, call (502) 852-6456 or visit http://louisville.edu/lifelonglearning/classes/food. (Highlands)

OLMSTED PARKS VOLUNTEER PROJECT
Seneca Park, 9 a.m.-Noon, Free. Your help is needed to restore this popular community destination. Gloves, tools, guidance and refreshments are provided. For more information, call (502) 456-8125 or visit www.olmstedparks.org. (Seneca Park)  

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

ART & DIALOGUES PRESENTS: THE CHANGING ART WORLD AND THE VALUE OF ART
University of Louisville College of  Business School, Horn Auditorium, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., $5 for non-members, Free for museum members and U of L students. The Speed Art Museum will host a public lecture “The Changing Art World and the Value of Art” featuring Matthew Higgs, artist, curator, writer and director of White Columns in New York, and Janice Guy, curator, artist, co-owner and director at the Murray Guy Gallery in New York. The Art & Dialogues series features informal lectures followed by a conversation between guest speakers and the Speed’s Director of Modern and Contemporary Art, Suzanne Weaver. Call (502) 634-2759 for more information. (Old Louisville)

THE IMPACT OF DEPRESSION ON SEXUALITY
Second Presbyterian Church, 3701 Old Brownsboro Road, 7 p.m., Free. The University of Louisville’s Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, Jean D. Koehler, leads a discussion about the link between depression and sexuality. For more information, call (502) 813-6634 or visit www.Louisville.edu/depression. (Brownsboro)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6
AFTERNOON LECTURE SERIES
Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 1 p.m., $5 ($3 for friends of Locust Grove). George Croghan, the second son of the first family of Locust Grove, was a bright, educated man and an able soldier, possessing what appeared to be a promising future. Yet his life following the War of 1812 was anything but a success. Misjudgments crushed incredible opportunities and despite his most sincere efforts, his final years ended tragically. Dessert and coffee are served. For more information, call (502) 897-9845. (Blankenbaker)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7
ANCIENT WISDOM – 21ST CENTURY MEDICINE
Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Road, 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Free. Featured speaker
Adam I. Perlman, executive director of Duke Integrative Medicine in Durham, N.C., discusses strategies for optimizing your health. For more information, or to register, call (502) 629-1234 or visit NortonHealthcare.com. (Highlands)

DOUGLASS COMMUNITY
CENTER YOGA CLASSES
Douglass County Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd., 6 p.m.-7 p.m., $4 per class. The Douglass Community Center is offering yoga classes on Thursdays. For more information, call (502) 456-8148 or (502) 456-8120.  (Highlands)

ASK THE HERBALIST
Rainbow Blossom, 3046 Bardstown Road, 6 p.m., Free. Get a free mini-consultation with herbalist Jenny Boice and learn how the healing powers of herbs can address common health concerns. For more information, call (502) 498-2470 or visit www.rainbowblossom.com. (Highlands)

AN ACT OF DOG OPEN HOUSE & COCKTAIL RECEPTION
Mellwood Arts Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave., 7 p.m.-9 p.m., Free. Mark Barone is on a mission. The artist is well on his way to painting portraits of 5,500 dogs who have been euthanized in shelters across America as a way to symbolize the number of dogs whose lives are lost in shelters every day. Mark and partner Marina Dervan have dedicated their lives to creating An Act of Dog, and the public is invited to this poignant exhibit. Visitors will have an opportunity to see how they can support the exhibit so that it stays in our community.(Clifton)

IRIS DEMENT
The Clifton Center, 2117 Payne St., 7:30 p.m., $22.50-$28. Grammy nominee Iris DeMent will perform as part of the “MINI of Louisville LIVE at the Clifton Center” series. The show takes place in the vintage Eifler Theatre.  A cash bar will be available. “Sing The Delta,” DeMent’s latest album (on the artist’s own label, Flariella Records), comes 16 years after her last collection of songs was released. Tickets are available at Carmichael’s, 2720 Frankfort Ave., or at www.cliftoncenter.org. For more information, call (502) 896-8480. (Clifton)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8
A SLICE OF LIFE
Clifton Center, 2117 Payne St., 6:30 p.m., $50 in advance ($60 at the door). Ovarian Awareness of Kentucky presents “A Slice of Life” to benefit local ovarian cancer programs. Local restaurants, wineries and distilleries will provide samples to guests. Local businesses are donating gift certificates and items for a silent auction and grab bags. This event is for ages 21 and over. For more information, visit www.oakky.org. (Clifton)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9
SPOTLIGHT:  WEAVING WORKSHOP
The Little Loomhouse is offering a two-day weaving workshop at Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, on Saturday, Feb. 9, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 10, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Students will weave log cabin, simple lace and ticking on Lou Tate’s Little Looms and will also be introduced to band weaving and the drop spindle. The price includes supplies and weaving samples to take home. Bring a lunch, a pair of scissors and wear comfortable shoes! The class size is small, so space is very limited. The workshop costs $150 and is limited to ages 12 and up. Those under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, or to register, call (502) 897-9845 or visit www.locustgrove.org. (Blankenbaker)

VALENTINE’S CHOCOLATE & TEA PAIRING
Louisville Tea Company, 9305 La Grange Road, All day, Free. The Louisville Tea Company will host a chocolate and tea pairing event featuring free cups of tea paired with samples of different chocolates. Free samples of Valentine’s Day teas will also be available. Come by yourself or make a date out of it with someone special. For more information, call (502) 365-2516 or visit www.louisvilleteacompany.com. (La Grange)

VALENTINE CARD LETTERPRESS WORKSHOP
Farmington Historic Plantation, 3033 Bardstown Road, Noon-4 p.m., $25. Farmington is hosting a one-of-a-kind workshop with Louisville’s own Hound Dog Press, where children and adults can learn the art of linoleum block carving and create their own cards using a letterpress. Hound Dog Press staff will help participants create their own design and carve it with special tools into their own linoleum block. Once the carving is complete, they will be able to create 10 of their own Valentine cards on special card stock and use an original 1930s tabletop press. All materials are covered in the workshop price. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call (502) 452-9920. (Highlands)

PUPPET PROM
School of Sharks, 770 Eastern Parkway, 6 p.m.-11 p.m., $10-$25. Squallis Puppeteers are hosting a 10th annual fundraising bash. This year’s event is on Valentine’s Day weekend, so it’s all about love and kisses. In order to raise money for the organization’s programs and mission, the members of Squallis have put together a family-friendly event for puppet lovers of all ages. The event features large puppets mingling, interactive puppet activity booths, a silent auction of local art, free desserts, food trucks, a cash bar and a live Kissing Puppet Show; plus DJ Matt Anthony and live music from Lady Pyramid. For more information, call (502) 636-1974 or visit www.squallispuppeteers.com. (Highlands)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10
BOY SCOUT SPAGHETTI DINNER
St. Elizabeth’s Catholic Church, 1020 E. Burnett Ave., Noon-6 p.m., $6.50 ($5 seniors/children 12 and under). Boy Scout Troop 17 hosts its annual fundraiser. Help send a boy to camp.
(Germantown/Schnitzelburg)

ADVOCATE FOR UNION: THE PRE-WAR JEFFERSON DAVIS
St. Matthews City Hall, 3940 Grandview Ave., 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Free. Mel Arnold provides a new and different look at Jefferson Davis, the vilified president of the Confederacy. Arnold says the Kentucky-born Davis was a highly effective and respected soldier, planter, senator, and U.S. Secretary of War prior to the Civil War. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. , or visit stmatthews.org. (St. Matthews)

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11
AUDUBON PARK GARDEN CLUB WINTER LUNCHEON
Audubon Baptist Church, 1046 Hess Lane, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Free. The Audubon Park Garden Club’s Winter Luncheon includes a program, “Birds and Gardens of Australia/New Zealand,” by Margaret Tanguay and Dr. Peter Tanguay. For more information, call (502) 636-3851 or (502) 634-4921. (Audubon)

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12
BALANCING INFLAMMATION, NATURALLY
Rainbow Blossom, 3003 Charlestown Crossing, New Albany, Ind., 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Free. A free interactive presentation that explores inflammation, what you can do about it and more. Free samples, snacks and a gift basket raffle. For more information, call (812) 941-0080 or visit www.rainbowblossom.com. (New Albany)

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 13
JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FOREST VALENTINE’S DAY ROMANTIC RETREAT
Jefferson Memorial Forest, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., $30 per couple. Take your sweetie to Jefferson Memorial Forest’s Valentine’s Day Romantic Retreat. Enjoy a romantic candlelit hike that ends with a beautiful view of the lights of Louisville. The hike’s destination is the forest’s beautiful Manor House, where you’ll be greeted by a roaring fire in the hearth, hot beverages and desserts provided by local bakeries. The hike is on flat terrain, but closed-toe shoes with tread are recommended. Meet in the Horine Reservation section of the forest. Reservations must be made by Monday, Feb. 11. For more information, call (502) 368-5404 or visit www.memorialforest.com. (Jefferson Memorial Forest)

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14
I LOVE MOUNTAINS DAY
Carpool from Gheens Planetarium, 106 West Brandeis Ave., 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Free. Kentuckians for the Commonwealth are gathering thousands to Frankfort, Ky., for “I Love Mountains Day” to protest mountaintop removal mining. Protest activities start at the Capitol Annex in Frankfort at 9 a.m., but the free buses transporting people to Frankfort will not leave Louisville until 10:30 a.m. The buses return around 3 p.m. For more information, visit kftc.org. (Various)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16
SPOTLIGHT:  “KILLJOY”
The regional premiere of the comedy “Killjoy” is at Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Drive in Clarksville, Ind., through Saturday, February 16.  This hilarious tale of deception focuses on the humor and drama of marriage. “Killjoy” revolves around a woman being driven crazy by her ex-husband and his new wife, who tries every trick in the book to end the first wife’s alimony. “Killjoy” was written by Jerry Mayer and Derby Dinner’s production was directed by Bekki Jo Schneider. Tickets are $10-$40, group rates are available. For more information, call (812) 288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com. (Clarksville)

FAMILY FUN IN WAVERLY PARK Waverly Park, 4800 Waverly Park Road, 9 a.m.-Noon, $8 per family. Get the family away from technology and experience the great outdoors! A naturalist will lead an exploration and fun activities at the nearly 300-acre park, which features hiking trails, a playground, a fishing lake and picnic areas. Bring water bottles and dress for the weather. Pre-registration is required. Call (502) 368-5404. (Waverly Park)

MAYOR’S YOUTH OPPORTUNITY SHOWCASE
Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 S. Fourth St., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Free. The Mayor’s Youth Opportunity Showcase is a kickoff to the SummerWorks Program which provides summer employment for young adults. Come dressed to interview with prospective employers and bring an I.D. and resume. Youth are asked to register at www.kentuckianaworks.org by Friday, Feb. 8 for Workforce Readiness Training, the successful completion of which qualifies applicants for VIP access to the showcase and is the first step in registering in the summer program. For more information, visit  www.kentuckianaworks.org. (Downtown)

MINIATURES WORKSHOP
Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., $40. Lovers of doll houses and miniatures can learn to make their own treasures. Members of the Louisville Miniature Club will lead participants as they make a historical vignette. Included in the price are wallpaper, flooring, trim, table and chair. The Louisville Miniature Club oversaw the restoration of the Locust Grove tollhouse currently on display in the museum gallery. This event is for ages 10 to adult. (Those younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult.) For more information, call (502) 897-9845 or visit www.locustgrove.org. (Blankenbaker)

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 20
FAIRNESS RALLY
Carpool from Fairness Campaign office, 2263 Frankfort Ave., 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., Free. Join Fairness supporters from across Kentucky to rally and lobby for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender anti-discrimination Fairness laws and to strengthen anti-bullying statutes for schools! Participants assemble in the Capitol Annex in Frankfort. Prepare by calling (800) 372-7181 to schedule a meeting with your state senator and representative. For more information, call (502) 893-0788 or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Various)

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22
HEALTHY HAPPY HOUR MEDITATION
Rainbow Blossom, 3046 Bardstown Road, 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m., Free. End the week with relaxation and healthy snacks, and connect with like-minded individuals. February’s theme is “Energizing Our Chakras.” Meditation begins at 7 p.m. More information at (502) 498-2470 or www.rainbowblossom.com. (Highlands)

MARCH MADNESS TROLLEY HOP
Frankfort Avenue, between Mellwood and Story avenues, 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Free. The Indiana University Alumni Association and Schlafly Beer are sponsoring a special March Madness Trolley Hop to celebrate the beginning of the NCAA Tournament. Trolley hoppers are encouraged to wear their team colors. Many businesses will host live music, special sales and refreshments. Alumni and fans of IU, University of Louisville and University of Kentucky will be invited to gather at designated meeting spots. For more information, visit www.fatfridayhop.org. (Crescent Hill)

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
LOUISVILLE POLAR PLUNGE
Tumbleweed on the Waterfront, 1201 River Road, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Free. The Polar Plunge is one of the biggest Special Olympics fundraisers of the year. The Plunge includes a fun, festive atmosphere with food and great prizes. It works just like a walk-a-thon, but with one big twist. Participants still solicit donations to support their effort – a minimum of $75, or $50 for Junior Plungers or the Pee Wee Plunge – but instead of walking, Polar Bears take a chilly dip into the Ohio River. For more information, call (502) 326-5002 or visit www.kentuckyPLUNGE.com. (Downtown)  

KNITTING WORKSHOP
Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., $25. Learn to knit or brush up on your skills at this beginners’ knitting class. Locust Grove’s Education Coordinator and experienced knitter Diane Statler will teach the basics of knitting, along with a few patterns. For your project, you’ll work on a scarf using the different techniques learned in class. Bring a pair of size 8 knitting needles, a cable hook, a skein of worsted-weight yarn, and a sack lunch. More info at (502) 897-9845 or www.locustgrove.org. (Blankenbaker)

BHA ANNUAL MEETING
The Commodore, 2140 Bonnycastle Ave., 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Free. The Bonnycastle Homestead Association will hold its annual meeting to elect members of the Board of Directors for 2013. Residents of the BHA are invited to attend. For more information, contact BHA President Jessica Loving at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit http://www.neighborhoodlink.com/Bonnycastle. (Highlands)

OLD FRIENDS ALONG THE KENTUCKY BOURBON TRAIL
Seelbach Hotel, 500 S. Fourth St., 6 p.m.-11 p.m., $100. The 5th annual “Old Friends Along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail” takes place at Louisville’s historic Seelbach Hotel. There will be a three-course dinner in the Oak Room, a bourbon tasting, and live and silent auctions. The event benefits Old Friends, a thoroughbred retirement facility in Central Kentucky. For more information, contact Jennifer Biesel at (502) 585-9292 or www.oldfriendsequine.org. (Downtown)

COLLEGIATE MOTOWN GALA
Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., 7 p.m., $100-125. Join Louisville Collegiate School for an evening of music, dinner, entertainment, live and silent auctions, and a Motown Idol singing contest. This is Collegiate’s biggest fundraiser, the proceeds from which fund scholarships, arts, technology and faculty professional development. For more information, visit loucol.com/gala. (West Louisville)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
BHA SOUP AND SALAD
The Commodore, corner of Bonnycastle and Cowling avenues, 6 p.m., $10 per person. The Bonnycastle Homestead Association is offering soup and salad with Sharon Receveur and Tavia Cathcart, co-authors of “Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest.” Receveur and Cathcart will talk about Isaac Wolfe Bernheim, Louisville’s famous whiskey distiller and philanthropist, and his legacy, Kentucky’s official arboretum. The book, published locally by Butler Books, covers much of I.W. Bernheim’s life story as well as the history of Bernheim Forest dating back to 1928 when Bernheim purchased 14,000 acres of heavily-logged, worn-out farmland in the knobs of Bullitt and Nelson counties. For more information, or to make reservations, contact Claudia Runge at (502) 749-5675 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Highlands)

THE SOULFUL SOUNDS OF DERBYTOWN
Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., 6 p.m., $25 in advance ($35 day of show). The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage presents this year’s benefit concert series, “Soulful Sounds of Derbytown.” The concert series will help raise money to complete the interior and establish education programs for the center. For more information, visit http://kcaah.org/. (California)  

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 27
THOMAS MERTON BLACK HISTORY LECTURE
Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Road, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Free. M. Shawn Copeland gives the Seventh Annual Thomas Merton Black History Month Lecture “The Wound and the Witness: Merton and King and the Exercise of the Prophetic.” Copeland is a tenured associate professor in the Department of Theology and holds an appointment in African and African Diaspora Studies at Boston College. Lecturing extensively in the U.S., she has authored over 100 articles, reviews and book chapters, and co-edited two volumes of the theological journal “Concilium.” For more information, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit http://merton.org/Events/. (Highlands)

37TH HUMANA FESTIVAL
Actors Theatre, 316 W. Main St., Tickets start at $25. The 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays includes six full-length productions and a collection of 10-minute plays. Things get started on Sunday, Feb. 27 with Sam Mark’s “The Delling Shore,” directed by Meredith McDonough. The play takes place over the course of an evening at a country lake house where two feuding novelists confront their professional jealousies and personal failures. The Humana Festival ends Sunday, April 7. For details, call (502) 584-1205 or visit www.actorstheatre.org. (Downtown)
 

LIBRARY CORNER
LIBRARY SEEKS SUBMISSIONS FOR YOUNG FILMMAKERS FESTIVAL
The Louisville Free Public Library is currently seeking submissions for its first-ever Louisville Young Filmmakers Festival. Aspiring young local filmmakers, ages 12 to 19, are encouraged to submit their original works to be shown at a red-carpet event at the Main Library, 301 York St., on Friday, March 15 at 6 p.m. Films on any topic or genre are accepted as long as they are suitable for a teen audience. Films should be no longer than 15 minutes. Submissions can be turned in, along with a completed entry form, at any Louisville Free Public Library branch. Submissions will be accepted through Friday, March 1. For details, visit www.LFPL.org/teen or call (502) 574-1724.

AFRICAN AMERICAN ARCHIVES TOUR
Celebrate Black History Month by taking a tour of the recently renovated Western Branch Library, 604 S. 10th St. Enjoy light refreshments and, after the tour, watch a short documentary featuring the historic library. Tours begin on Friday, Feb. 1 and will be offered every Tuesday, noon to 2 p.m., throughout February. For more information, call (502) 574-1779 or visit www.lfpl.org. (West Louisville)    

FEBRUARY FILM SERIES:  WELCOME TO SHELBYVILLE
The Iroquois Branch Library, 601 W. Woodlawn, will show “Welcome to Shelbyville” on Saturday, Feb. 2 at 1 p.m. A small town welcomes Somalis and Latinos to the community. The program is followed by the English Conversation Club. For more information, call (502) 574-1720 or visit www.lfpl.org. (Beechmont)

EATING TO KEEP YOUR HEART HEALTHY AND CONTENT
The Shawnee Branch Library, 3912 W. Broadway, will host “Eating to Keep Your Heart Healthy & Content” on Tuesday, Feb. 5 from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. February is not only a month of love, chocolates and African American History, it is also American Heart Month. African Americans have the highest risk of heart disease among Americans, but simple steps – like a healthier diet – can help. Nutritionist Lisa Arnold will do a cooking demonstration of heart healthy recipes, including some decadent chocolate! Samples will be provided. For more information, call (502) 574-1722 or visit www.lfpl.org. (Shawnee)    

AROUND THE TABLE: A PLAN FOR LOUISVILLE’S LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY
The Main Library, 301 York St., hosts “Around the Table: A Plan for Louisville’s Local Food Economy” on Saturday, Feb. 16, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.  This event includes a series of “kitchen table” discussions on ways to meet local food demands. Mayor Greg Fischer will give his third annual “State of the Local Food Economy” address, and chat with farmer and poet Wendell Berry about what the local food movement means for farmers and our urban/rural relationships. Stephen Reily, founder of Seed Capital Kentucky will emcee the event. The event is free, but tickets are required. For more information call (502) 57401724 or visit www.lfpl.org. (Downtown)

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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