FRIDAY, MARCH 22
SPOTLIGHT: THE BOURBON CLASSIC
The Bourbon Classic will take place at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, 501 W. Main St., on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23. The event is focused on the art and enjoyment of all things bourbon. Highlights of the event include: a mixology competition focused on classic and contemporary bourbon cocktails; a master distillers’ panel; and a series of breakout classes on a variety of bourbon-themed topics. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample one of the best collections of bourbon and bourbon-inspired products ever offered to the public. Each night will also include an after-party at the Kentucky Center. Tickets range from $135 to $195 for each night, VIP and weekend package deals are available. For more information, visit www.bourbonclassic.com. (Downtown)
NIGHT CLIMBING
Jefferson Memorial Forest, 11311 Mitchell Hill Road, 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m., $10. Challenge yourself on a 52-foot climbing tower ... in the dark! Learn basic climbing and belaying techniques while experiencing increased self-esteem, confidence and problem-solving skills from tackling this “high-altitude” obstacle course at night. This program is for ages 10 and older (parent or legal guardian must accompany any participant under the age of 18). Wear tennis shoes and long pants (or shorts with an inseam greater than 5 inches). Bring your headlamp. Program will meet in the Horine Section of Jefferson Memorial Forest. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call (502) 368-5404 or www.memorialforest.com. (Fairdale)
SLEEP ROCK THY BRAIN
Owsley Brown II Theatre at Lincoln Performing Arts School, 930 E. Main St., 11 p.m., $25. “Sleep Rock Thy Brain” is part of the 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays. The mind at night is anything but quiet. Three daring playwrights and the Acting Apprentice Company let their imaginations take flight, harnessing science and spectacle to explore the rich complexities of the sleeping brain. The performance is directed by Amy Attaway and runs from Friday, March 22 to Sunday, April 7. Times vary. For more information, visit www.actorstheatre.org or call (502) 584-1205. (Downtown)
SATURDAY, MARCH 23
KENTUCKIANA HERB SOCIETY SPRING EDUCATION DAY
Huber’s Orchard & Winery, Plantation Hall, 19816 Huber Road, Borden, Ind., $35. The Kentuckiana Herb Society will present their 21st Annual Spring Education Day, “Herbs ... For Use and Delight.” Speakers throughout the day will include Susan Liechty, with information on travel and culinary recipes of Italy, and Stacy Walters, RKT, with a presentation on being fit in the garden. The $35 fee includes morning tea with pastries and fruit, and Huber’s Buffet Lunch. There will be door prizes as well as plants and herbal items for sale. Registration is required 10 days prior to event. To register, or for more information, contact Jett Rose at (812) 725-7732 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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SUNDAY, MARCH 24
A 360° VIEW OF THE SCHOOL-TO-PRISON PIPELINE
Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. Sixth St., 1 p.m.-4 p.m., Free (RSVP is required). “A 360° View of the School-to-Prison Pipeline: Change Policies, Change Outcomes” features a filmed interview with Michelle Alexander, author of “The New Jim Crow.” Alexander’s work and how it relates to JCPS students will be discussed along with strategies and needs in the area of School-to-Prison Pipeline issues. Central High School’s Joe Guttman and Bellarmine University’s Dr. Kathleen Cooter and Dr. Bernard Minnis will participate. A portrait of Michelle Alexander will also be unveiled as part of the Americans Who Tell the Truth exhibit. The event is presented by Anthony Perry, a senior at St. Francis High School and member of the Muhammad Ali Center Council of Students. RSVP to Perry at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 28
DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR ALLIANCE LOUISVILLE
St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2000 Douglass Blvd., 7:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Free. Sandra Bailey from Our Lady of Peace Hospital will be speaking about “The Spiritual Nature of Food.” Bailey has over 30 years of experience in clinical nutrition counseling and teaching nutrition in behavioral health over the past 10 years with emphasis on the mind-gut connection. She will be speaking on an age-old question – does food affect our moods? Do our attitudes and beliefs about food matter? How can food have a spiritual nature? Holistic nutrition – what is it, how can it be utilized to improve moods? For more information, contact Mike Kuhl at (502) 635-6142 or email Maureen Fifer at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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WONDER WOMEN! THE UNTOLD STORY OF AMERICAN SUPERHEROINES
Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. Sixth St., 11 a.m., Free. “Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Super Heroines” by Kristy Guevara-Flanagan traces the fascinating evolution and legacy of Wonder Woman. From the birth of the comic book super heroine in the 1940s to the blockbusters of today, popular representations of powerful women often reflect society’s anxieties about women’s liberation. Go behind the scenes with Lynda Carter, Lindsay Wagner, comic writers and artists, and feminist figures such as Gloria Steinem, Kathleen Hanna and others, who offer a counterpoint to the male-dominated superhero genre. Registration is requested. For more information, visit alicenter.org or call (502) 584-9254. (Downtown)
FRIDAY, MARCH 29
METRO PARKS AND RECREATION ADULT ATHLETIC LEAGUE REGISTRATION
Metro Parks and Recreation Athletics Office is accepting registration for spring adult athletic leagues (softball, kickball, flag football) from Friday, March 29 through Tuesday, April 30. League play begins the week of May 6. For more information, call (502) 456-8173 or visit www.metro-parks.org. (Various)