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THURSDAY, JAN. 23
SPOTLIGHT: WALDEN THEATRE’S “JANE EYRE”
Alec Volz directs Walden Theatre performers in Christina Calvit’s adaptation of the Charlotte Bronte novel “Jane Eyre.” A young governess rises from an unforgiving childhood to find stability and love at the unsettling Thornfield manor. But a terrible revelation burns it all away, forcing her to salvage her life and expectations from the ashes. The YUM! Family Series Cornerstone Classic will be performed Jan. 23-Feb. 1. Performances will be Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 p.m. (and Saturdays at 2 p.m.), at Walden Theatre, 1123 Payne St. Tickets for evening performances are $15 for adults, $10 for seniors and students; matinees are $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students. Tickets are available at the Walden Theatre box office, (502) 589-0084. For more information, visit www.waldentheatre.org.  (Irish Hill)

SUGAR BLUES:  THE TOXIC WORLD OF SUGAR
Rainbow Blossom, 3738 Lexington Road, 6 p.m.-7 p.m., Free.  Learn to recognize hidden sugars in products and understand the potential hazards of artificial sweeteners. Look at previous habits and find strategies to balance your health. The class will be taught by Betty Greaver, R.N., L.M.T.  For more information, visit www.rainbowblossom.com or call (502) 896-0189.  
(St. Matthews)

SATURDAY, JAN. 25
SPOTLIGHT:  ELLIS HALL WITH THE LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA
Ellis Hall is often labeled “genius.” A quintessential performer, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist with a five-octave range, he is the only artist other than Ray Charles to be signed to Charles’ label Crossover Records.  In a Pops concert with the Louisville Orchestra on Jan. 25, Hall will perform a tribute to Ray Charles including “Georgia on My Mind,” “Hit the Road, Jack,” “Unchain My Heart” and more of Ray’s rocking and soulful smash hits.  The show starts at 8 p.m. at Kentucky Center for the Arts, Whitney Hall, 501 W. Main St. Ticket prices start at $26.  To purchase tickets, visit www.kentuckycenter.org or call (502) 584-7777. (Downtown)

SPOTLIGHT: VOCALIST KIRAN AHLUWALIA
Expressing her muse through ghazals and Punjabi folk songs, Kiran Ahluwalia explores the language of the heart with beautiful artistry and smoldering intensity.  Born in India, raised in Canada and now living in New York City, her enchanting and seductive music has garnered glowing praise from critics around the world.  Ahluwalia will perform at Clifton Center Eifler Theatre, 2117 Payne St., Jan. 25, 8 p.m.  Tickets are $12 for adults; $6 for students with ID.  Tickets are available at www.cliftoncenter.org or Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave., (502) 896-6950. (Clifton)

THE HISTORICAL BALL
Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., $20, $15 for Friends of Locust Grove or children age 14 and under (accompanied by an adult), reservations required.  Celebrate winter with a dance for all ages! Dress in period clothes from the era of your choice – ancient Rome, Elizabethan, Revolutionary or Civil War, Regency, “Downton Abbey” or swing era. The Historical Ball will feature live music, plus light refreshments, wine and ale for purchase.  A free dance practice will be offered on the day of the ball. For more information and to make reservations, call (502) 897-9845. (Blankenbaker)

FRIDAY, JAN. 31
 COLLEGIATE HOSTS “A TASTE OF THE WORLD”
Louisville Collegiate School, Auditorium, 2427 Glenmary Ave., 6 p.m.-8 p.m., Free. Collegiate will host its fourth multicultural dinner, “A Taste of the World,” designed to celebrate the diverse cultures represented in the school and community. Attendees are asked to bring an authentic dish to share from around the world. Local restaurants will also prepare great foods. The event will feature interesting artifacts on display, while performers from different cultures entertain guests. RSVP at www.loucol.com. For more information, call (502) 479-0376. (Highlands)

LIBRARY CORNER
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION DROP-IN
Shawnee Branch Library, 3912 W. Broadway, Thursday, Jan. 2, 10 a.m.-9 p.m., for teens. Receive a New Year’s resolution booklet to fill with goals throughout the year, and enter your name to win a teen novel. For more information, call (502) 574-1722.  (Shawnee)

MEETING OF THE MINDS
Crescent Hill Branch Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., Wednesday, Jan. 8, starts at 7 p.m.  Join members of the community as they think about and discuss current topics. For full details, call (502) 574-1793.  (Crescent Hill)

NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER
Main Library, 301 York St., Tuesdays, Jan. 14 and 28, starting at 2 p.m. Presenters from KentuckianaWorks will discuss ways to prepare for interviews and avoid stress. On Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2 p.m., they will present ways to customize your resume as a selling tool to highlight your skills, education and experience as related to the job you are seeking. For more information, call (502) 574-1611.  At the Western Branch Library, 604 S. 10th  St., Monday, Jan. 27, 12:30 p.m., a KentuckianaWorks presenter will discuss tips on dealing with an employment gap and recognizing work you may have done while technically unemployed. For more information, call (502) 574-1779. (Downtown/Western)

THE MAYOR’S BOOK CLUB
Main Library, 301 York St., Wednesday, Jan. 15, Noon-1 p.m. (brown-bag lunches are welcome). This book club meets on the third Wednesday of the month and is part of the Read Your Way Around the World program, which explores books with roots in different countries and cultures.  This month’s book is “The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society,” by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. For more information, call (502) 574-1611. (Downtown)

FOOTBALL MASCOTS
Fairdale Branch Library, 10616 W. Manslick Road, all-day event for ages 11-19, Tuesday, Jan. 21 through Saturday, Jan. 25 and Monday, Jan. 27 through Saturday, Feb. 1.  The Super Bowl is coming! Do you know what city the Seahawks are from? How about the Chargers? Demonstrate your football knowledge and enter your name for a prize drawing! And on Wednesday, Jan. 29, the library will host a Pre-Super Bowl party for ages 4-8, starting at 6:30 p.m. Get ready for the big game with stories and a craft – all about football! For more information, call (502) 375-2051. (Fairdale)

AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR CHANG-RAE LEE
Main Library, 301 York St., Thursday, Jan. 23, 7 p.m., Free, but tickets are required. From the beloved award-winning author of “Native Speaker” and “The Surrendered,” comes a provocative and deeply affecting story of one woman’s legendary quest in a shocking future America. “On Such a Full Sea” takes Chang-Rae Lee’s long-standing interests in identity, culture, work and love, and lifts them to a new plane. Stepping from the realistic and historical territories of his previous work, Lee transports the reader into a world of his own creation. For more information or to order tickets, visit www.lfpl.org or call (502) 574-1644. (Downtown)

GRANT-SEEKING BASICS FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Main Library, 301 York St., Wednesday, Jan. 29, 6 p.m.-8 p.m. For those working or volunteering for nonprofit organizations, this workshop explains the research process in seeking grants, resources available in finding the right grants to benefit your organization, and the essential elements of writing successful grant proposals. For more information, call (502) 574-1611. (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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