FRIDAY, SEPT. 27
SPOTLIGHT: “SHE” AT KAVIAR FORGE & GALLERY
The Kaviar Forge & Gallery, 1718 Frankfort Ave., presents a daring solo exhibition by Lee Ann Paynter. Photographs featuring a headless, legless and armless female mannequin will haunt the viewer. Using still photography, Paynter introduces the star of “SHE,” a mannequin named Rosi. Throughout the exhibition, Paynter invites the onlooker to confront Rosi and the demons created by gender inequality and their effect on the “space of liminality” for the contemporary woman. The exhibition opens Friday, Sept. 27 with an artist reception during the F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop, 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Paynter plans to bring Rosi and invite people to take a photograph with the mannequin. More info at (502) 561-0377 or www.craigkaviar.com. (Clifton)
F.A.T. FRIDAY TROLLEY HOP
Frankfort Avenue between Mellwood and Story aves., 11 a.m.-10:30 p.m., Free. Businesses in the Crescent Hill and Clifton neighborhoods keep their doors open late at the end of each month for the F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. Ride the trolley to see art exhibits, sales and entertainment. (See “SHE” spotlight.) For more information, visit www.fatfridayhop.org. (Clifton/Crescent Hill)
2013 LOUISVILLE IRISH FEST
Bellarmine University, 2001 Newburg Road, 11 a.m.-10 p.m., $8 ($5, children ages 6-12 and seniors; Free for children under age 6). The Louisville Irish Fest takes place Sept. 27-29. The annual festival features Irish food and drinks, Irish cultural exhibits, presentations and workshops. Musical acts this year include Dulahan, Cloigheann, Derby Boys, Guilderoy Byrne, Keltricity, Chattering Magpies, Robert Tincher, Louisville Pipe Band, and Dark Moll. Also, enjoy dancers from the McClanahan School of Irish Dance and a children’s area featuring hands-on activities. For more information, visit LouisvilleIrishFest.com. (Highlands)
SATURDAY, SEPT. 28
FREE GUIDED HIKE
Jefferson Memorial Forest, 8 a.m.-10 a.m., Free. Hike Moreman’s Hill, approximately 3.5 miles, easy to moderate. This area is not open to the public and has no amenities. There are no designated trails, restrooms or other facilities, so wear sturdy shoes or boots and plan accordingly. Meet at the Sandlot parking lot off Deering Road. More info at (502) 368-5404 or www.memorialforest.com. (Jefferson Memorial Forest)
STAMPEDE FOR VIPS 5K
Papa John’s Stadium, 2800 S. Floyd St., 8 a.m.-Noon, Free. Community 5K walk/run to benefit Visually Impaired Preschool Services. This is the only local 5K to feature a division for Blind/Visually Impaired athletes. Prizes will be awarded to top finishers. There will be a Kids Fun Run and other family activities. For more information, contact Martha Hack at (502) 498-2926 or visit www.vips.org. (Belknap)
FALL FESTIVAL
St. James School, 1818 Edenside Ave., 4 p.m.-9 p.m., Free. This Fall Festival is a “FUNd Raiser” for St. James School, featuring family-friendly fun, music, food trucks, crafts, collectibles and beer. Vendors may purchase a 10-by-10-ft. booth space for $50. For more information, contact Sue Hankla at (502) 451-1420, ext. 15. (Highlands)
LIBRARY CORNER
REFUGEE YOUTH ART EXHIBITION
Iroquois Branch Library, 601 W. Woodlawn Ave., Sept. 1-7, Free. The Beechmont neighborhood has a thriving refugee community thanks to the work of Catholic Charities and the Kentucky Refugee Ministries. Some of the young refugees will share their artwork with the public on Sunday, Sept. 1 at the Iroquois Branch Library. Their work will be on display throughout the week. For more information, call (502) 574-1720. (Iroquois)
DIGITAL PHOTO BASICS
St. Matthews Branch Library, 3940 Grandview Ave., Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2:30 p.m., Free. Learn the basic functions of your digital camera. For more information, call (502) 574-1771. (St. Matthews)
EBOOKS, EMAGAZINES, MUSIC: WALK-IN HELP
Shawnee Branch Library, 3912 W. Broadway, Monday, Sept. 9, 4 p.m.-7 p.m., Free. Library patrons can stop by the Shawnee Branch for help checking out eBooks, eMagazines, downloadable audiobooks or accessing the library’s streaming music collection. Bring your smart phones, iPads and tablets so the staff can show you how to better utilize the new technology. For more information, call (502) 574-1722. (Shawnee)
FROM BLUES TO BLUEGRASS TO BROADWAY
Main Library, 301 York St., Tuesday, Sept. 10, 5:30 p.m., Free. The Main Library presents “America’s Music: A Film History of Our Popular Music from Blues to Bluegrass to Broadway,” the first documentary film in a six-part series exploring America’s most enduring popular music – blues, gospel, Broadway, jazz, bluegrass, country, rock, mambo and hip hop. Sessions feature either a complete documentary film or excerpts from longer films, followed by discussions led by Dr. Douglas Shadle, music history professor at the University of Louisville. The program takes place on Tuesdays through October 15. For more information, or to register, call (502) 574-1635. (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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