SPOTLIGHT: TASTE OF THE GRAPEVINE
Taste of the Grapevine takes place on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the American Legion Highland Post 201, 2919 Bardstown Road. Festivities begin at 7 p.m. Admission is $55 in advance and $75 at the door. Reserved tables of 10 are available for $650 in advance. This event, sponsored by Louisville Magazine and Norton Cancer Institute, will offer tastings of fabulous wines, spirits, beers and gourmet foods from local restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries and distilleries. Dancing to live music by Thumper and the Plaid Rabbits will also be featured. Guests are invited to try out specialty dishes, gourmet cuisine, imported and domestic wines, microbrews and a variety of spirits. A silent auction and sale of the much sought-after “grape bags” cap off the evening. Proceeds from Taste of the Grapevine support the American Cancer Society’s mission of eliminating cancer and creating a world with more birthdays. For more information, contact Trish Kite-Hannon at (502) 560-6027 or visit www.tasteofthegrapevine.org. (Highlands)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1
THE 7 BORDERS
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, 715 W. Main St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tues.-Sat. (11 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun.), $6 for adults; $5 seniors and military (Free for members). KMAC presents “The 7 Borders,” an exhibition featuring work from Kentucky’s neighboring states – Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 1. The show examines the shared histories and common threads that connect a wide array of creators working in the region. For more information, call (502) 589-0102 or visit http://www.kmacmuseum.org. (Downtown)
MAYOR’S MUSIC & ART SERIES
Louisville Metro Hall, 527 W. Jefferson St., Noon, Free. The Astrophysicists are the performers in August for the Mayor’s Music & Art Series. These monthly performances showcase local and regional musicians and artists. Brown-bag lunches are permitted, but due to the historic nature of the Mayor’s Gallery, no outside drinks are allowed. Louisville Water provides Louisville Pure Tap at the performances. All shows are taped and broadcast on the city’s Metro TV channel (Insight channel 25). For more information, visit www.louisvilleky.gov. (Downtown)
FREE HIV TESTING
Fairness Campaign office, 2263 Frankfort Ave., 4 p.m.-6 p.m., Free. HIV testing is available every Tuesday throughout the month. For more information, call (502) 893-0788 or visit www.fairness.org. (Crescent Hill)
CHEROKEE PARK VINE WARS
Cherokee Park, Scenic Loop at Cochran Hill Road, 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Free. Head into the woods to do battle against invasive vines! The Olmsted Parks Conservancy staff provides gloves, guidance and tools to volunteers who cut and remove invasive vines before they can seed, multiply and choke out any more Cherokee Park trees. Meet the “nut truck” along Scenic Loop near Cochran Hill Road, and give the woods two hours of your help. For more information, contact Liz DeHart at (502) 456-8125 or visit www.olmstedparks.org. (Highlands)
WOMEN WHO WRITE
Highlands/Shelby Park Branch Library Reading Room, 1250 Bardstown Road, 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Free. Women who write or aspire to write are invited to the monthly meetings of Women Who Write, where women writers can meet, read and critique, share ideas, and create new work. For more information, call (502) 632-2241 or visit womenwhowrite.com. (Highlands)
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
FIRST FRIDAY TROLLEY HOP
Downtown Art Zone, Main and Market streets, 5 p.m.-11 p.m., Free. The monthly event showcases the art galleries on East Market and other parts of downtown. Park the car, ride the trolley and enjoy the exhibits. More info at (502) 583-1671 or www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com. (Nulu/Downtown)
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
ARCHERY AT JEFFERSON MEMORIAL FOREST
Jefferson Memorial Forest, 9 a.m.-Noon, $10. Learn how to shoot a bow within minutes. This program is for all physical ability levels. All equipment is provided. Children ages 8 and over are welcome but must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Preregistration is required. For more information, call (502) 368-5404 or visit www.memorialforest.com. (Jefferson Memorial Forest)
GEORGE CROGHAN DAY
Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $4 adults ($2 for children, Free for members). Come to Locust Grove as George Croghan returns home to celebrate his victorious defense of Fort Stephenson against the attack by British forces in 1813. Out-manned, out-gunned and against orders, he forced an army from the most powerful empire in the world to retreat from Ohio’s Sandusky River Valley, making him one of the most celebrated heroes of the War of 1812. Join the Clarks and the Croghans at Locust Grove as they welcome this remarkable young officer home and hear his stories of war on the frontier. While at Locust Grove, see “George Croghan: Fallen Hero,” a temporary exhibit housed in the Visitors Center, on display through Sept. 30. For more information, call (502) 897-9845 or visit www.locustgrove.org. (Blankenbaker)
BLOSSOM INTO HEALTH
Rainbow Blossom, 3738 Lexington Road, Noon-4 p.m., Free. Rainbow Blossom Natural Food Market’s “Blossom into Health” is a unique opportunity to meet holistic health care experts and experience alternative healing therapies that can help improve and maintain your health. A variety of healing modalities will be represented at the event, including aromatherapy, rolfing, homeopathy, massage therapy, nutrition, reiki, herbology, acupuncture, chiropractic care, and many others. Visitors will also have the opportunity to sample healthy products and register to win prizes. For more information, visit www.rainbowblossom.com. (St. Matthews)
STREET ROD BIERGARTEN
German-American Club, 1840 Lincoln Ave., 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Free. The Street Rod Biergarten showcases some of the fantastic street rods that are in town for the annual Street Rod Nationals convention. Enjoy German food and dance to the music of crowd favorite The Louisville Rheingold Band. For more information, call (502) 451-3100 or visit www.german-americanclub.com. (Audubon Park)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
BONNIE PRINCE BILLY AND DAWN MCCARTHY
Kentucky Center (Bomhard Theater), 501 W. Main St., 7 p.m., $30. Bonnie “Prince” Billy and Dawn McCarthy bring their world tour to a close at the Bomhard. The show benefits the Network Center for Community Change – a community movement empowered by over 5,000 members who live, work, worship and care about Louisville’s urban neighborhood. The Power Member All Star Revue opens the show. For more information, call (502) 562-0100 or visit www.kentuckycenter.org. (Downtown)
WILL CARY
Willow Park, Cherokee Parkway, 7 p.m., Free. Singer-songwriter Will Cary headlines the latest installment of the Cherokee Triangle Summer Concert Series. The event is free, but donations of canned goods and/or personal hygiene products to help support the Highlands Community Ministries Dare to Care programs are appreciated. No alcohol or pets are permitted at the event. For more information, call (502) 459-0256. (Highlands)
MONDAY, AUGUST 5
KMAC CLAY CAMP FOR GRADES 3-5
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, 715 W. Main St., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $100-$200. Children will learn a variety of clay techniques through this week-long clay-focused camp. Projects will incorporate coil-building, slab-building, experimenting with textures and more. Campers can opt for morning, afternoon or all-day sessions. Children staying all day can enjoy lunch and games outside. Clay projects will be kept at KMAC for firing, and parents notified within 1-2 weeks when pieces are ready for pickup. For more information, contact Assistant Director of Education Julie Yoder at (502) 589-0102, ext. 209, or visit www.kentuckyarts.org/education-camps. (Downtown)
ANIMAL ADVENTURE SUMMER CAMP
Animal House, 3516 Newburg Road, Noon-3 p.m., $150 per child ($50 for half-days). Metro Animal Services is offering a Summer Camp. The three-day camp will cover everything children need and want to know about safety with animals, animal occupations, being a responsible pet owner, and how to care for a pet. Kids will participate in fun activities and crafts. For ages 6-12. For more information, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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TUESDAY, AUGUST 6
LSFA FOOD TRUCK INVASION
Louisville Metro Hall, 527 W. Jefferson St., 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Free. The small, local independent business owners that comprise the Louisville Street Food Alliance bring their gourmet food trucks down to the Mayor’s office at lunchtime on the first Tuesday of each month. Members include: Lil Cheezer’s Gourmet Grilled Cheese, Grind Gourmet Burgers, Holy Mole Taco Truck, Johnny’s Diner Car, Sweet N Savory, French-Indo Canada and Snowie Shaved Ice. For more information, www.louisvillestreetfoodalliance.com. (Downtown)
SISTERS WHO CARE
Northwest Neighborhood Place, 4018 W. Market St., 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Free. Join this valuable women’s support group to learn about family management, enhancement, and communication training in a supportive female environment. The group meets weekly on Tuesday evenings through the first week of November. For more information, contact Brooke Arnold or Tenesha Curtis at (502) 583-6820. (Shawnee)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
THE ANDERSONS OF SOLDIER’S RETREAT
Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 1 p.m., $5 adults ($3 for Friends of Historic Locust Grove). Gwynne Potts will bring to light the many ties between Locust Grove and Soldier’s Retreat, the home of Col. Richard Clough Anderson, who served in the Revolutionary War as an aide of General Lafayette. Anderson was married to Elizabeth Clark, George Rogers Clark’s sister. You’ll also learn about the construction and appearance of Soldier’s Retreat and its importance in the recent restoration of Locust Grove. The Locust Grove Afternoon Lecture Series is held the first Wednesday of each month. Dessert and coffee are served before the lecture. For more information, call (502) 897-9845 or visit www.locustgrove.org. (Blankenbaker)
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
ICE AGE: CONTINENTAL DRIFT
Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 5 p.m., $5 (Free for members). Friday Movie Nights with the Louisville Zoo presents “Ice Age: Continental Drift.” Bring your friends and family out to the zoo and enjoy a movie under the stars at the wildest theater in town. Grab blankets or lawn chairs and relax as you watch your favorite movies on our giant inflatable screen. Enjoy free entertainment before the show from the Zoo Crew as they play games of fun for all ages. Snacks and other refreshments will be available for purchase. For more information, visit www.louisvillezoo.org/events. (Audubon Park)
WAITING FOR THE PARADE
The Bard’s Town, 1801 Bardstown Road, 7:30 p.m., $15. Hailed as a “small masterpiece,” John Murrell’s play focuses on how five women, drawn together during World War II, help each other survive while the men in their lives are off fighting. This Coffee Cup Theatre production also takes place Aug. 9-10 and 15-17. For more information, call (502) 749-5275 or visit www.thebardstown.com. (Highlands)
PIRATES OF PENZANCE
Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, 8 p.m., $15. Gilbert and Sullivan’s classic shipboard operetta about first love, a sailor’s duty to his fellows, and a hard-of-hearing nanny. The show runs through Saturday, Aug. 17. For more information, visit www.iroquoisamphitheater.com. (Iroquois)