Community Calendar - August 2011

 

FEATURED ARTIST SHOWCASE The Framing Express, 1741 Bardstown Road, 10 a.m., Free. Check out the Framing Express’ “Featured Artist Showcase,” where, each month, a local artist is invited to display their work. Michelle Carrara and Ted Tarquinio are sharing the spotlight through August 31.  Tarquinio is a photographer that shows a special focus on Louisville, while Carrara is a painter that captures Louisville in a unique way. For details, call (502) 797-0454 or visit www.theframingexpress.com. (Highlands)

 

BASKETBALL CLINIC

Allgeier Community Center, 4101 Cadillac Court, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., $60. Douglass Community Center will have a basketball clinic on August 1-5 for children ages 6 to 14.  Although the event is being held at the Allgeier Community Center, interested campers must sign up at the Douglass Community Center, 2305 Douglass Blvd. For more information, call (502) 456-8120. (Various) 

 

I’M SPIRITUAL, NOT RELIGIOUS

Sonoma Coffee Cafe, 3009 Poplar Level Road, 6:30 p.m.-7:50 p.m., Free. The Angela Merici Center for Spirituality presents this religious discussion. Spirituality is the breath of life, so whether you are religious or not, you are invited for a lively dialogue on all things spiritual. The topic for August is:  Awe as a Spiritual Practice. For more information, (502) 896-3945 or www.amcspirituality.org. (Germantown/Schnitzelburg)

 

BON AIR KNITTERS

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 1 p.m.-3 p.m., Free. Bring your own needles and polish your skills with Judy A. & the Bon Air Knitters. All skill levels are welcome every Tuesday. All ages. For more information,  www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

BACK TO SCHOOL PARTY

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2:30 p.m., Free. A celebration of the end of summer for children ages 5-10. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

LFPL TEENS MAKE COMICS

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 3 p.m., Free. Make comics with your own digital photographs or drawings. More of a writer than an artist? Make comics using free web-based software stocked with pre-made backgrounds, characters and props. For more information, visit www.lfpl.org or call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

FAMILY STORYTIME

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 7 p.m., Free. For more information, call (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

 

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE

St. Paul United Methodist Church, 7:30 p.m., Free. The Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance Louisville meets every Tuesday. Occasionally, they host  “Ask the Doctor Night” where area mental health professionals participate in a question and answer session. For more information, contact Mike Kuhl, President, DBSA Louisville, at (502) 635-6142, or Maureen Fifer-Welch at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or (502) 303-0999. (Highlands) 

 

TODDLER STORYTIME

Every Wednesday. For children ages 2 to 3 with a parent/caregiver. Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 10:15 a.m., Free. Call (502) 574-1793; Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 7 p.m., Free. Call (502) 574-1672. (Various)

 

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

Every Wednesday. For children ages 2 to 5 with a parent/caregiver. Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 11:15 a.m., Free. Call (502) 574-1793. 

(Crescent Hill)

 

WALKING WEDNESDAYS

Crescent Hill Gatehouse, Reservoir Avenue off Frankfort Avenue, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. and 6 p.m.- 8 p.m., Free. Step inside the Crescent Hill gatehouse and learn the fascinating history of Louisville water.  A tour guide will provide visitors with a historical overview. Then, view historical drawings, photographs and film. Afterward, take a healthy walk around the reservoir, one of the city’s favorite walking destinations. Lightning will cancel tours. Call ahead for groups larger than 10 or if wheelchair accessibility is needed. For more information, call (502) 569-3600 x2151. (Crescent Hill)

 

SENIOR EXERCISE CLASSES

St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2000 Douglass Blvd., 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m., Free. Highlands Community Ministries Senior Services is offering a new exercise program titled “Bones for Life.” This program may help combat osteoporosis, improve posture, gait and equilibrium. Classes meet Wednesdays and Fridays through December 2. For more information and to register, call (502) 459-0132. (Highlands)

 

BABY STORYTIME FOR WALKERS AND PRE-WALKERS

Every Thursday. For children up to age 2 with a parent/caregiver. Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 9:30 a.m., Free. Call (502) 574-1795; Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 10:15 a.m., Free. Call (502) 574-1672. (Various) 

 

TODDLER STORYTIME

Every Thursday. For children ages 2 to 3 with a parent/caregiver. Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 10:15 a.m., Free. Call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME

Every Thursday. For children ages 2 to 5 with a parent/caregiver. Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 11:15 a.m., Free. Call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

WRITING MAGIC: CONNECTING WITH THE MYSTICAL STORYTELLER WITHIN

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2:30 p.m., Free. Have you ever had an idea for a story that was just plain magic? Is your mind haunted by ghouls or hounded by fairies who urge you to put pen to paper and tell their story? Do vampires keep you up at night whispering tales of terror in your ear? If you’ve ever had the itch to put your prose on paper but found yourself unsure of how to begin, then this workshop is for you! Join Kelly Creagh, local young adult author of “Nevermore,” and learn how to tap your imaginative powers, create enthralling characters and develop the beginning of your very own mystical magic-filled story. Ages 11-17. For more information, visit www.lfpl.org or call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

THE SCHOOL OF CHRISTIAN LIVING - LEARN MORE ABOUT IT

The Angela Merici Center for Spirituality, 3105 Lexington Road, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Free. The School of Christian Living is a transformative process grounded in six spiritual practices: contemplation, sacred reading, prayer, transformation, community and service. Although rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition, it is ecumenically inclusive. This class is also offered on Aug. 6, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. For more information, call (502) 896-3945 or visit www.amcspirituality.org. (Clifton)

 

 

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. Call (502) 583-1671 or visit www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com. (Nulu)

 

A NIGHT OF MATHEMAGIC

Louisville Collegiate High School, 2427 Glenmary Ave., 6 p.m., $5. Louisville Collegiate School is proud to present “A Night of Mathemagic” in the school’s auditorium. The event will feature Arthur Benjamin, Prof. of Mathematics at Harvey Mudd College and author of “The Secrets of Mental Math and Mathemagics.” Guests will be amazed at the “magic” of Benjamin’s rapid mental calculations. Dubbed “America’s Best Math Whiz” by Reader’s Digest, Benjamin has been featured on national television and is a YouTube sensation. For more information, (502) 479-0376. (Highlands)  

 

OLMSTED PARK CHAMPION VOLUNTEER PROJECT

Cherokee Park, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Free. Individuals, families and groups can join the Olmsted Conservancy as it roots out invasive plants, rebuilds trails, restores native plants and renews structures in the Frederick Law Olmsted Parks. The conservancy provides the gloves, tools, refreshments and guidance; you just need to dress for the weather and for working outdoors. A similar clean-up will be held at Iroquois Park on August 13. For more information, (502) 456-1623 or www.olmstedparks.org. (Highlands) 

 

GOOGLE BASICS AND MORE

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 10 a.m., Free. Call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

SUMMER BRAILLE WORKSHOP FOR KIDS

American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Ave., 10 a.m.-Noon, Free. Participants will be inspired by the story of Louis Braille, who was only 12 years old when he began work on the system of reading and writing that changed the lives of blind people all over the world. They’ll also learn the basics of Louis’s alphabet and practice writing on a braille slate and a braillewriter. Advanced students will learn more about braille contractions and whole word signs, as well as how to write music and do math with braille. Registration is required. For more information, call (502) 899-2213 or visit www.aph.org. (Clifton) 

 

MADD SOFTBALL GAME

Louisville Slugger Field,  401 E. Main St., 2 p.m. (gates open), 4 p.m. (game), Free. JCAO Barristers vs. LMPD Law Dawgs. Plus activities for the whole family. For more information, call (502) 574-6336. (Downtown)

 

TASTE OF THE GRAPEVINE

Kentucky International Convention Center,  221 S. 4th St., 7 p.m., $10-$500. Festivities will begin with tastings of fabulous wines, spirits, beers, and gourmet foods from Louisville area restaurants, caterers, wineries, breweries and distilleries. A silent auction, dancing and the thrill of opening the surprise “Grape Bags” are also part of the fun. The Taste of the Grapevine is one of Louisville’s “must attend” events of the summer. By attending you are helping to save lives and create more birthdays by helping people stay well and get well, find cures and fight back against cancer, a disease that has taken too much. For more information, www.tasteofthegrapevine.org. (Downtown)

 

TASTE OF ST. JOSEPH

St. Joseph’s School, 1420 E. Washington St., 5 p.m.-9 p.m., Free. Taste of St. Joseph is an international journey of flavors from about 15 countries around the world. Families from different origins who were established at St. Joseph have been sharing their kitchen talents with the community of Butchertown. For more information, (502) 583-0892. (Butchertown)

 

LGBT FILM FEST

The Clifton Center, 2117 Payne Street, 1 p.m.-10 p.m., ticket price TBA. The Kentucky Fairness Alliance presents the Kentucky LGBT Film Festival, August 6-8. Films were submitted from around the world and include shorts, documentaries and features. There is a kick-off party at the University of Louisville on August 5 at  7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.kentuckyfairness.org. (Clifton)

 

2011 FRAZIER HISTORY MUSEUM DAY CAMPS

Frazier International History Museum,  829 W. Main St., 9 a.m.-4 p.m., $32 per day for members, $37 for non-members and $10 per day for extended care. The 2011 Frazier History Museum Day Camps take place August 8-12 for rising 1st through 6th graders. Each day students will learn about a different aspect of history. Subjects include “History of America in Ten Objects or Less!” and “Feathered & Furred: The Role of Animals in History.” All camps are led by museum education professionals. Pick-up and drop-off is easy with parking passes for an adjacent lot. For more information, www.fraziermuseum.org/learn-play/summer-programs/summer-camps/. (Downtown)

 

MONDAY MOVIE NIGHTS AT IROQUOIS AMPHITHEATER

Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Road, 8 p.m., Free. Enjoy a summer evening movie in an outdoor setting. The August lineup includes “Inception,” Aug. 8; “The Wiz,” Aug. 15; “West Side Story,” August 22; and “The Blues Brothers,” Aug. 29. No food or drink is allowed to be brought to Movie Nights. However, food and drink will be available at the concession stand. Cash only. For more information, visit www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/IroquoisAmphitheater/schedule.htm. (Iroquois)

 

RESUME WORKSHOP

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 6:30 p.m., Free. Call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

ZOMBIE PARADE

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2:30 p.m., Free. A thematic book club for middle and  high school students. For more information, visit www.lfpl.org or call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

RESTING ON THE BREATH OF GOD, A SILENT RETREAT OF AWARENESS

Ursuline Motherhouse, 3115 Lexington Road, 3 p.m., $150. The Angela Merici Center for Spirituality offers a silent retreat August 12-14. There will be opportunities for rest, reflection, prayer and to meet with a spiritual director. Although rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition, it is ecumenically inclusive. For more information, call (502) 896-3945, visit www.amcspirituality.org or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . (Clifton)

 

FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE

St. Joseph Children’s Home,  2823 Frankfort Ave., 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Free. Come enjoy the evening under majestic shade trees, bring a chair and listen to live music. Reconnect with old friends and enjoy a pre-St. Joseph Orphan’s Picnic experience. Food, beverages and adult gaming available. No rain date. Parking is available on the grounds. For more information, call (502) 893-0241 or visit www.sjkids.org. (Crescent Hill)

 

COMPUTER BASICS

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 10 a.m., Free. For more information, call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

BARDS & STORYTELLERS: A CELEBRATION OF FANNY CROSBY

American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Ave., 12:30 p.m., Free. Join the American Printing House for the Blind in celebrating the remarkable life and work of Fanny Crosby, a 19th century poet, lyricist, and advocate of social justice. Crosby, blind since infancy, was well know in her day. Today she is remembered mostly for the hymns she wrote. Longtime APH reader Mitzi Friedlander will narrate the program; the celebration also includes a choral performance (directed by former KSB music educator Dorothy Noland), a few solos, and a sing-along. Space is limited. Call (502) 899-2213 or send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by August 10 for reservations. (Clifton)

 

ST. JOSEPH ORPHAN’S PICNIC

St. Joseph Children’s Home, 2823 Frankfort Ave., Noon-midnight, Free. Sixty-four booths of fun and games for all ages. Food, beverages and a signature chicken dinner will be available. Hand-made quilts by the Sewing Society will be raffled and items made by St. Joseph children will be sold. Free parking on the grounds. For more information, call (502) 893-0241 or visit www.sjkids.org. (Crescent Hill)

 

ONLINE JOB SEARCHING

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 2 p.m., Free. For more information, call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

A PRAIRIE HOME COMPANION

Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St., 7 p.m., $45-$80. Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Companion” Summer Love Tour brings all your radio favorites to the Whitney Hall stage. It’s an evening of passionate duets, hot jazz and more, with the Guy’s All-Star Shoe Band and sound effects wizard Mr. Fred Newman. Plus, you’ll enjoy Prairie Home Companion regulars like Guy Noir Private Eye, the Cowboys Dusty and Lefty, and all the latest News from Lake Wobegon. For more information, visit www.kentuckycenter.org or call (502) 562-0144. (Downtown)

 

ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION

Highlands/Shelby Park Library, 1250 Bardstown Rd., 2 p.m., Free. Join in a discussion of “Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition” by Daniel Okrent. For more information, www.lfpl.org or (502) 574-1672. (Highlands)

107TH KENTUCKY STATE FAIR

Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, 7 a.m.-Midnight, $6-$10. The 107th Kentucky State Fair takes place August 18-28. The usual fair thrills are back. The free concerts include Ted Nugent with special guest Lisa Bouchelle, Boys II Men, Candlebox with Cowboy Mouth, and the Oak Ridge Boys. Lady Antebellum, Def Leopard, and Maroon 5 will also perform in conjunction with the fair, but these concerts are not free. Some other events also require an additional admission price. Parking is $8. For more information, visit www.kystatefair.org. (Fairgrounds)

 

3RD ANNUAL SCRAMBLE FOR PEACE 

Shawnee Golf Course, 460 Northwestern Parkway, 12:30 p.m. (1:30 p.m. lunch), $75-$300. The 3rd Annual Scramble for Peace, a golf scramble benefiting the Peace Education Program (PEP), invites players to sign up and “Give peace your best shot.” The public is invited to get their foursomes together and join PEP for fun, prizes and a great day of golf.  This year’s scramble is sponsored by Universal Woods. For more information, contact the Peace Education Program at (502) 589-6583. (Shawnee) 

 

INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL

Bon Air Library, 2816 Del Rio Place, 10 a.m., Free. Call (502) 574-1795. (Bon Air)

 

ANNUAL UGLY LAMP CONTEST

Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., fair admission. It’s time for the Annual Ugly Lamp Contest at the Kentucky State Fair! Enter as many ugly lamps as you like. No entry fee. Bring your lamp in to Lynn’s Paradise Cafe at 984 Barret Ave. up until the Wednesday before the contest. Huge prizes will be awarded! Come join in the fun! For more information, visit www.lynnsparadisecafe.com. (Fairgrounds)

 

BELLE OF LOUISVILLE WHARF PARTY

4th Street Wharf, 7 p.m.-Noon, Free. The public is invited to party with the crew of the Belle of Louisville. Live entertainment, family fun, cash bar and concessions available for purchase. For more information, call (502) 574-2992. (Downtown)

 

 

2011 HIGHLANDS MURAL CONTEST RECEPTION

Highlands Art Studio, 1220 Bardstown Rd., 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Free. The Art Committee of the Highland Commerce Guild (HCG) will unveil the winning design of the outdoor mural that will be painted on the north-facing wall of The Wine Market, 1200 Bardstown Road. The mural theme is intended to capture the spirit of life in the Highlands, and the art is expected to remain on the building at least three years. The winning individual and/or group of artists will have until September 28, 2011, to create the mural, and will receive a $1,000 prize. (The deadline for submissions is August 13.) For more information, visit www.TheHighlandsOfLouisville.com or contact Carol McLeod at (502) 657-8487. (Highlands)

 

F.A.T. FRIDAY TROLLEY HOP

Frankfort, Mellwood and Story avenues, 6 p.m.-10:30 p.m., Free. Businesses in the Crescent Hill and Clifton neighborhoods open their doors at the end of each month for the F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. Ride the trolley to see art exhibits, sales and entertainment. Call (502) 550-2024 or visit www.fatfridayhop.org. (Clifton/Crescent Hill)

 

CRESCENT HILL OUTDOOR MOVIE

Peterson-Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Ave., 9 p.m., Free. A double feature of “Up” and “Mars Attacks.” All shows begin at dusk. Concessions will be available. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a little bug spray. For more information, www.crescenthill.us/. (Crescent Hill)

 

ACT FULL PRACTICE TEST

Crescent Hill Library, 2762 Frankfort Ave., 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Free. A fully-proctored practice test to show you what to expect in a test-like environment. Practice ACT test results will be mailed after scoring. For more information, visit www.lfpl.org or call (502) 574-1793. (Crescent Hill)

 

8TH ANNUAL BREW AT THE ZOO & WINE TOO

Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, 4 p.m.-9 p.m., $30-$89. A fun evening with live music, samplings from local and regional microbreweries, a selection of wines plus delicious tastings from area restaurants. A selection of non-alcoholic beverages and water will also be provided. Proceeds from this adult event benefit the Louisville Zoo. For more information, call (502) 459-2181 or visit www.Louisvillezoo.org . (Audubon Park) 

 

BIG OL’ BACKYARD BBQ

Home of the Innocents’ Backyard, 1100 East Market Street, 5:30 p.m., $30-$350. Roll up your sleeves and help yourself to savory barbecue, gourmet side dishes, and desserts galore! Come enjoy food prepared by 4-star chefs, listen to music, play games, go on a hayride and have some good old-fashioned family fun! All proceeds benefit the kids at the Home of the Innocents. For more information, (502) 596-1025 or www.bigbackyardbbq.com. (Downtown)

 

WFPK’S WATERFRONT WEDNESDAY CONCERT SERIES

Harbor Lawn at Waterfront Park, 5 p.m.-10 p.m., Free. Family-friendly concerts featuring the latest artists spanning the gaps of Americana, AAA, and indie music featured on 91.9 WFPK. Call (502) 814-6518 or visit www.wfpk.org. (Downtown)