SPOTLIGHT: 2013 LOUISVILLE PHOTO BIENNIAL
The 2013 Louisville Photo Biennial presents 40 photo exhibitions throughout the city during the month of October. One of the highlights is “Moral Matters,” an exhibition at the Garner Narrative Contemporary Fine Arts Gallery, 642 E. Market St. The show features local talents Mary Helen Yates and Aleksandra Stone along with Canadian photographer Bill Pusztai, who is making his second appearance at a the biennial. Yates creates haunting images through a combination of modern technology and historic photographic techniques. Pusztai’s “Seven deadly sins, with bananas, a book, a knife, and a pearl earring” is equal parts research and confession. Stone’s “Broken Glass” explores the process of building a life after experiencing dehumanizing violence. “Moral Matters” runs through Nov. 29, with receptions on Oct. 4 and Nov. 1, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., as part of the First Friday Trolley Hop. Garner Narrative is open Wednesday through Saturday, 1 p.m.-6 p.m. For more information, call (502) 641-8086 or visit louisvillephotobiennial.com. (Various)
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1
MATTHEW CUMMINGS & BRYCE HUDSON
The Green Building Gallery, 732 E. Market St., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Mon.-Thurs.), Free. This exhibition of sculptural glass by Matthew Cummings and abstract paintings by Bryce Hudson runs through Friday, Oct. 18. After spending time with the pieces, viewers begin to see the subtle undercurrents that connect these two artists. Both toy with viewers’ perspectives, comfort with their beauty, and challenge perceptions. For more information, call (502) 562-1162 or visit www.thegreenbuilding.net/gallery. (Nulu/downtown)
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
MIRO STRING QUARTET
Clifton Center, 2117 Payne St., 7:30 p.m.-10 p.m., $22-$28. The Miro String Quartet is one of America’s highest-profile chamber groups. The New York Times says it possesses “explosive vigor and technical finesse.” For more information, call (502) 896-8480 or visit www.cliftoncenter.org. (Clifton)
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3
KICK YOUR SUGAR CRAVINGS TO THE CURB
Rainbow Blossom, 3046 Bardstown Road, 6:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., $20. Learn how sugar affects you physically and emotionally, and get your cravings under control once and for all with health coach Angie Toerner. Suggestions for healthy and tasty alternatives are provided along with samples and recipes. For more information, call (502) 498-2470 or visit www.healthcoachangie.com. (Highlands)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
SPOTLIGHT: ST. JAMES COURT ART SHOW AND THE UNFAIR 2013
The Unfair started as an alternative to the St. James Court Art Show, but has grown into an annual attraction in its own right. The 15th Annual Unfair starts Friday, Oct. 4 at 10:30 a.m. It is located in the backyard of the Magnolia Bar & Grill, 1398 S. Second St. The 57th Annual St. James Court Art Show takes place on St. James Court, Friday, Oct. 4 to Sunday, Oct. 6. Friday and Saturday hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday hours are 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is free. No pets are allowed. Patrons can park at Jefferson Community & Technical College, 200 W. Broadway, and take a Second Street Neighborhood Association shuttle to Old Louisville. Shuttles run from one hour before the art show opens until one hour after it closes. Parking and shuttle costs $10 per vehicle. Walk-ins are $5 per person or $10 per family or groups of four or less. The shuttle ride takes about 5 minutes and drops customers off a half block from the art show. For more information on The Unfair, call (502) 637-9052 or visit The UnFair Artists Art Fair on Facebook. For more information on the St. James Court Art Show, visit www.stjamescourtartshow.com. (Old Louisville)
THE FLEA OFF MARKET
1007 E. Jefferson St., on Baxter between Jefferson and Market streets, Times vary, Free. The Flea Off Market takes place Friday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m.-10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The market offers great food and drink, live music and unique wares for sale, including vintage clothing, vinyl records, housewares, jewelry, books, art, pottery, musical instruments and even farm fresh goods! Look for delectable bites from Busta Grill, French Indo Canada, or smoked barbecue from 502 Cafe. Wash it down with a cold brew from New Albanian Brewery or other local brews and seasonal cocktails. Plan to attend the market the first weekend in October, where three historic neighborhoods meet: Phoenix Hill, Irish Hill and Butchertown. Come celebrate the neighborhoods, the local purveyors and the sense of community they provide. For more information, visit www.facebook.com/thefleaoffmarket. (Phoenix Hill)
2013 LVAA PUBLIC PHOTO EXHIBITION & RECEPTION
Public, 131 W. Main St., 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m., Free. The Louisville Visual Art Association presents the 2013 LVAA Public Photo Exhibition as part of the 2013 Louisville Photo Biennial. Over 100 artists from Kentucky and seven surrounding states submitted photographic works. Six award recipients were chosen. The winning images will be on display from Friday, Oct. 4 to Saturday, Oct. 26. For more information, contact Katie Levy at (502) 584-8166 x109 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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SOUTHWEST COMMUNITY FESTIVAL BALLOON GLOW
Sun Valley Park, 6505 Bethany Lane, 6 p.m.-9 p.m., $2 per car and $2 for balloon rides. Enjoy a family-friendly night at Sun Valley Park with glimmering hot-air balloons, plus games and activities for the kids. Concessions are available. The Balloon Glow kicks off the start of the Southwest Community Festival. For more information, call (502) 937-8802 or www.southwestfestival.org. (Valley Station)
MEDITATION RETREAT WITH ANAM THUBTEN AND ELIZABETH MATTIS NAMGYEL
Brown Hotel, 335 W. Broadway, 7 p.m.-9 p.m., $25. As part of ongoing programming in the 2013 Festival of Faiths, organizers are offering this meditation retreat for people of all faith traditions, suitable for both experienced and novice meditators. Renowned meditation teachers Anam Thubten and Elizabeth Mattis Namgyel will share timeless Buddhist teachings along with meditation practices to bring about change from within. For more information, call (502) 583-3100 or www.festivaloffaiths.org. (Downtown)