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FAIRS & FESTIVALS

Beechmont's Festival of Flowers
Saturday, May 12
9am-3:30pm
Southern Parkway at Woodlawn
Beechmont's Annual Celebration of Spring. Flowers, Bedding Plants, Crafts, Pottery, Gardening Demonstrations, Live Music and Food. Come and join us and let's get Spring started.
For Additional Information contact 361-4952 or go to www.beechmont.org 

Dirtfest
Saturday, May 12
10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
The Parklands of Floyds Fork, John Floyd Fields, 4002 South Pope Lick Road, (Taylorsville Road and South Pope Lick Road, east of I-265)
Visitors to the free event will discover what dirt is made of, how we move dirt and what lives in dirt. 
Activities at Dirtfest will include separate areas designed to explore dirt in countless ways.  At the Experiment and Examine station, visitors will compare different types of dirt and explore the affect that water can have on rocks and soil.  At the Explore and Excavate station, visitors can investigate past and present dirt to examine fossils, animal tracks and signs of life.  At the Experience and Express station, visitors will explore the many ways we move dirt from sifting and shoveling to sorting and romping. 
More information can be found at www.theparklands.org.

Wings Over Muscatatuck Bird Festival
Sunday, May 13
3 p.m.
Friday and Saturday at the Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, in Seymour, Sunday will be held at Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge, near Madison
The Wings Over Muscatatuck Bird Festival celebrates birds and the natural environment. Events throughout the festival include workshops, bird walks, bird banding, kids activities and informative discussions about wildlife in Indiana. Live birds of prey will be on display and six tours to the Muscatatuck closed area will be offered. A complete schedule can be found at www.jacksoncountyin.com.
For information, call 812-522-4352.

Library's How-To Festival
Saturday, May 12
10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
The Main Library, 301 York Street, Louisville
For those who want to learn to juggle, swing dance, kayak, raise chickens, pick a winning horse at the track, knit, make beer, start a conversation, fold origami - and much more -- the Louisville Free Public Library will become a one-stop How-To extravaganza.
Throughout the library's free five-hour How-To Festival, attendees can also learn about keeping bees,  packing a small suitcase for a big trip, cooking a perfect omelet, composting, Zumba, or saving money with coupons.
Dozens of local experts will join the library in a lively series of lessons, hands-on experiences and panels - from a 5-minute demonstration of how to use chopsticks to 45 minutes of salsa dancing or tai chi.
Long-time Courier-Journal columnist Bob Hill who will talk about how to write well. Spalding University president and adventurer Tori Murden McClure will share how to assemble the perfect survival kit.  Cindi Sullivan from 84WHAS will talk about how to feed a family from a garden.  Louisville Public Media news director Gabe Bullard and reporter Erin Keane, emcees of Louisville's performances of The Louisville Moth StorySLAM, will talk about how to tell a great story.
Other presenters with a passion will demonstrate how to teach dogs new tricks, run a great meeting, try yoga, cook fish, pick great wines on a budget, barbeque like a champion, improve a jump shot, repair a bike, bird-watch, skate like a Derby City Roller Girl, win at Scrabble, publish a book, commute to work on your bike or fix a flat on your bike. . . even create an art car.
For more information, including a list and schedule of How-To Festival sessions, go to LFPL.org.

Kentucky Scottish Weekend
Saturday, May 12th
8 Am - 6 PM
General Butler State Resort Park, Carrollton, KY
An annual event featuring Scottish culture. The highlights include atraditional Scottish music and special concerts, bagpiping and drumming; Highland Dance; Scottish Country Dancing, perfomances and participation; athletic events, a British car show; clan tents, clogging and more.
$10, 12 and older; 11 and under are free.

17h Annual Gardeners' Fair & Silent Auction
Friday-Sunday, May 11, 12 & 13
10 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Historic Locust Grove
$5 adults  & Children, $3
Discover a dazzling array of beautiful herbs, annuals and perennials as well as gardening accessories.  More than 70 popular exhibitors and artisans will be on hand to show their finest offerings and share a wealth of helpful tips.
Don't miss the always popular Silent Auction.  You will have the chance to take home a beautiful antique, a lovely piece of art or a handcrafted item.
Plan to stay the day, delicious foods await and you can shop to your heart's content and support a wonderful local historic landmark too!
A delicious brunch will be offered on Sunday, Mother's Day with three seatings at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.    Paid reservations are required.  Hurry-the event always sells out.  Call for prices and menu.
Proceeds from the Gardeners' Fair support the continuing operation and preservation of this historic property.

2nd annual Indiana Fiber and Music Festival
Saturday and Sunday, May 12th and 13th
Saturday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Clark County 4H Fairgrounds
Admission and parking are free.
This year attendees will be see fiber booths from 8 states, along with a variety of workshops, demonstrations and activities. Music will be provided by some of the finest local musicians on two stages.
Workshops this year include knitting, weaving, Appalachian dulcimer, dyeing spinning and card fiber art. Demonstrations include a sheep to shawl, sock knitting machine, lace making, as well as of the vendors will be doing their own demonstrations in their booths.  Rit Dye, Tulip Dye and the festival will be sponsoring a tie-dye t-shirt workshop for children 12 and under. Each child will receive a free t-shirt which they make while receiving information on cotton and the dyeing process.
Some of the local musicians participating this year are The Troubadours of Divine Bliss, Bomar and Ritter, West of Dublin, and David Dwyer to name a few.
For more details check the festival out on www.indianafiberfest.com

CONCERTS & MUSIC

Jonny Lang
Saturday, May 12, 2012
7:30PM
The Showroom at Horseshoe Southern Indiana
Due to artist illness, the Jonny Lang Concert scheduled for October 8, at Horseshoe Southern Indiana was cancelled. All tickets will be honored for this rescheduled show.
Jonny Lang is a Grammy award-winning American blues, gospel, and rock singer, songwriter and recording artist. Lang's music is notable for both his unusual voice, which has been compared to that of a forty-year-old blues veteran, and for his guitar solos.

Lady Antebellum "Rebuilding Henryville" Concert
Wednesday, May 16
8:30 p.m.
KFC Yum! Center
Grammy winning trio Lady Antebellum announced in early April that tornado ravaged Henryville Ind. High School would be the recipient of a private concert from their OWN THE NIGHT Prom Contest.
$25 & $35, reserved

Bridge 19 CD Release Show "The Fall Back"
Saturday, May 12
8:00 PM
Kentucky Center, East Room & Bar
Pop? Folk? Americana? Amanda Lucas and Audrey Cecil of Bridge 19 write songs that transcend genre and harmonize like siblings. Their live performances feel like an intimate conversation with an old friend. Their music hits you with incredible stories of love, loss and unbridled joy. Their talent and drive landed them on a Lilith Fair Tour stop in 2010, and they've shared stages with Richard Thompson, Brandi Carlile, Sarah McLachlan, Company of Thieves, Girlyman, Garrison Starr, and others.
Join Bridge 19 to celebrate the release of their new recording, "The Fall Back," a collection of emotionally darker tunes, exposing "the twisted, the angry, the desperate, and the paranoid."
Special Guest: An acoustic performance by Peter Searcy
$10.00
www.bridge19.com

Gaither Vocal Band in Concert (West Baden)
Saturday, May 12th
7:30 pm
Phone: 888-936-9360
www.frenchlick.com
You are cordialy invited to an evening of harmony, power, passion, incredible vocalization and talent that can only be a gift from God. With phenomenal instrumentation, an engaging stage presence and decades of lifting their voices to the Lord in song, the Gaither Vocal Band will perform in the majestic West Baden Springs Hotel Atrium at French Lick Resort

Cool Country Nights
Every Friday night May 11 - May 25
6 PM
4th Street Live!
FREE live music on the second floor! Jeni Carr kicks off the month of May, followed by Allen Lane Band on May 18 and Rachel Timberlake on May 25! For Happy Hour parties, contact Sara at 502.795.7304. Must be 21+

THEATER, DANCE, & PERFORMANCES

Bill Cosby
Saturday, May 12
7:30 p.m.
Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center
Bill Cosby-the legendary comedian, author and activist-continues to be as prolific and relevant as ever, reaching every generation and every audience since he began his career in stand-up four decades ago.
Cosby's most recent book, I Didn't Ask to be Born (But I'm Glad I Was) offers wonderful and wacky insights in the tradition of Fat Albert, and introduces a host of new, memorable characters as he demonstrates his powerful wit and ability to share observations.
Cosby is considered one of the most influential performers of the second half of the 20th century. He has had an unparalleled career in television (I Spy, Fat Albert & The Cosby Kids, The Cosby Show); has sold more record albums than any other comedian; his blockbuster books (Fatherhood, Time Flies…) have sold millions of copies, and his generous support of numerous charities have endowed Americans with the gift of hope and learning.
Tickets start at $42.75, reserved seating, fees apply. Call The Kentucky Center Box Office at 584-7777, toll free at (800) 775-7777, (502) 562-0730 (TTY), or visit www.kentuckycenter.org. Kentucky Center Member tickets can be purchased by calling the Member Hotline; MembersFirst ($100-499 donors), call (502) 562-0144, and CenterCircle Members ($500+) call (502) 562-0195.

Bonnie Raitt
Sunday, May 13
7 p.m.
Whitney Hall
Bonnie Raitt, best-selling artist, respected guitarist, expressive singer, and accomplished songwriter, is an institution in American music. The nine-time Grammy winner, one of Rolling Stone Magazine's "100 Greatest Singers of All Time," returns to the spotlight after a 7-year hiatus with new album Slipstream, scheduled for release this April by her own label.
Throughout her career, Raitt has managed to uphold tradition while exhibiting a certain artistic fluidity. Having built her reputation as a Blues performer, Raitt achieved mainstream success with Nick of Time (1989) and Luck of the Draw (1991). Back-to-back hits like "Nick of Time," "Have a Heart," "I Can't Make You Love Me," "Something to Talk About," and "Love Sneakin' Up on You" helped make Raitt a household name.
Tickets start at $54.50. Call The Kentucky Center Box Office at 584-7777, toll free at (800) 775-7777, (502) 562-0730 (TTY), or visit www.kentuckycenter.org. Kentucky Center Member tickets can be purchased by calling the Member Hotline; MembersFirst ($100-499 donors), call (502) 562-0144, and CenterCircle Members ($500+) call (502) 562-0195.  Please call (502) 562-0111 (V), (502) 562-0140 (TTY) or email access@kentuckycenter.org for information about the range of accessibility services we offer to enhance your performance experience.

"The Wizard of Oz"
Friday, May 11 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. and May 12 and 13 at 2 p.m.
Ursuline Arts Center, Bldg. 5, on the Ursuline Campus, 3114 Lexington Road
Dorothy, Toto and other memorable characters will dance their way down the yellow brick road.
The entire family will want to take a trip down the yellow brick road in this delightful, original telling of L. Frank Baum's story. Over 90 dance students from the Sacred Heart School for the Arts Dance Department, age 3 to 18, will perform in this full-length production, which will includes Dorothy, Toto, the Wicked Witch, Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, Scarecrow, and all of the other unforgettable Emerald City characters! This spectacular production boasts costumes, sets and stage effects. Dorothy's journey to the Land of Oz told through dance (with a blend of humor and mime) is a great opportunity to introduce children to the magic of ballet.
Tickets for the May 11 morning performance are $4. Tickets for the May 11 evening performance and May 12 and 13 matinee performances are $5 for students and seniors and $8 for adults. Tickets can be purchased online at www.showtix4u.com/ or at the door. For more information, call 502-897-1816.

"The Full Monty"
Through Sunday, May 20th
Thursday, May 10; Saturday, May 12; Monday, May 14; Thursday, May 17; and Saturday, May 19 at 7:30 p.m.; and Sundays, May 13 and 20 at 2 and 7p.m.
Jewish Community Center (3600 Dutchmans Lane)
Down on their luck and short of cash, six unemployed steelworkers from Buffalo, NY decide to bare it all in CenterStage's next production.
With nothing left to lose when their factory closes down, the six become male strippers, like the ones their wives and girlfriends love to watch on their girls' nights out. But will they have the self-confidence and swagger to take it one step further and go the "full monty," baring all while dancing?
CenterStage veterans Pete Lay (Jerry Lukowski) and artistic director, John R. Leffert (Dave Bukatinsky) lead the cast toward the titillating and hilarious finale. Returning from CenterStage's 2008 production are CenterStage veterans, Frank Goodloe (Horse) and Jeremy Moon (Malcolm). Rounding out the six is Brent Gettelfinger (Harold) and David Beach (Ethan).
Rush tickets must be purchased in person at the Jewish Community Center (3600 Dutchmans Lane) on the day of show prior to 5 p.m. For information and ticket reservations, call 459-0660

"BARE"
Through Sunday, May 20th
May 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19, and 20 @ 7:30 p.m. and one matinee on Saturday, May 19, at 2:30 p.m.
Bingham Theatre at Actors Theatre of Louisville, located at 316 West Main Street, Louisville
Approximately 2½ hours with intermission.
This production is an exhilarating theatrical experience that will resonate with audiences of all ages. Reminiscent of Rent and Spring Awakening, this rock opera is a youth quake for the 21st Century that's all about issues of social acceptance, sexual preference, religious beliefs and family values.  An incredibly current commentary on the American zeitgeist, it couldn't be more timely. Book by Jon Hartmere, Jr. and Damon Intrabartolo, lyrics by Hartmere and music by Intrabartolo.
$20 day of show.  Purchase tickets by visiting http://PandoraProds.org or calling 502.216.5502.
BARE addresses mature themes and subject matter; parental supervision is recommended for audience members 17 and under.

Squallis Puppeteers present "Namethatwhatsit"
Saturday, May 12th  
Puppet show at 1:00 p.m.
School of Sharks Theater, 770 Eastern Parkway, top floor                                    
Puppet show: $5.00
Puppet-making workshop:  $5.00
Join us on the second Saturday in May for this fun interactive puppet game show where members of the audience get to be part
of the show.  We will play this fun game with a variety of special guest puppets and the audience contestants will have to guess who is behind the hidden curtain. 
Stay after the show to make a critter to take home in our puppet-making workshop. 
For all ages. 

"HAPPY DAYS" The Musical
Through May 13
Various Times
Derby Dinner Playhouse
Goodbye gray skies, hello blue!  Happy days are here again with a new musical that reintroduces the days of 1959 Milwaukee with one of America's best loved families - the Cunninghams!  The famed drive-in malt shop and number one hang-out, Arnold's, is in danger of demolition, so the entire "Happy Days" gang teams up to save it with a dance contest and tv-worthy wrestling match.  Even Pinky Tuscadero, Fonzie's childhood sweetheart, returns to help. 
HAPPY DAYS - A NEW MUSICAL is based on the hit Paramount Pictures television series and written by the legendary Garry Marshall with music and lyrics by Oscar winning composer Paul Williams.  Songs featured are "Welcome to Wisconsin", "Legend in Leather", "Ordinary Hero", "The Pink's in Town", and more!
For ticket information please call 812-288-8281 or visit www.derbydinner.com

Lyle the Crocodile
Saturday, May 12
11 AM & 2 PM
Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater
Recommended Grades: Pre K - 3
When the Primm family moves into their new apartment, they are very surprised to find Lyle the Crocodile living in the bathtub. Lyle, however, is no ordinary crocodile. He eats only Turkish caviar, can play the saxophone, and has impeccable manners. Mr. and Mrs. Primm and their son Joshua quickly learn to love Lyle, but will crotchety next-door neighbor Mr. Grumps insist on sending this new member of their family off to the zoo? With a heartwarming story fun for everyone, this adaptation of the picture book classic brings the world's most loveable reptile to vibrant, joyful life onstage.
Price: $12.75

Acting Out, a Professional Touring Children's Theater
Sunday, March 4th through May 11th
2 p.m. - March 4th
JCC (3600 Dutchman's Lane)
CenterStage Acting Out will perform the classic children's story, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day. In this delightful adaptation of her popular book, Judith Viorst sets Alexander's rather trying life to music and brings to the stage one of America's feistiest characters. Thanks in part to a grant from Jewish Hospital Healthcare Services and CenterStage's annual fundraiser, Light Up, CenterStage Acting Out will be able to perform this play at many schools for free or at a reduced price, making this high quality production accessible to many who might not otherwise be able to experience it.
It is sure to be a fun and educational show for children and adults alike. Tickets cost $10 for adults and $7 for children. For more information or to reserve a seat, call the JCC at 502-459-0660 or visit www.jewishlouisville.org/actingout.

EVENTS, EXHIBITS & FUN

The Schnitzelburg Walk
Saturday, May 12
7-12:00 PM
Due to the bad weather on April 28, it has been re-scheduled. Please pass this along to all your friends and lets make this a memorable event. John Morrow is also on the Sunday after the walk employed the Boy Scouts in the neighborhood to canvas the are of the walk and clean up.  What better neighbor can you ask for.  John Murrow all ways steps up to the plate to maintain the quality of the neighborhood at his cost.                      Let's also remember that on the 10 of June Sunday, the Schnitzelburg we will have the Grand Opening of Emerson Park at Sylvia and Hickory Streets from 3-9:00 PM.. There will be a ribbon cutting, live music with John Gage, Pat Younger and friends. Come out and enjoy good food by Check's cool refreshments and lots of art, plants, crafts booth's.  Please be respectfull of people's property in our neighborhood.

Celebrate Mom Weekend (French Lick)
Friday, May 11th - Sunday, May 13th
Varies
Phone: 888-936-9360
www.frenchlick.com
Invite mom to a special Mother's Day celebration at French Lick Resort. Enjoy a variety of dining options from brunch to dinner and everything in between! 

Curious Kids Days
Saturday, May 12
11 AM to 3 PM
4th Street Live!
This month's theme is "Curious About Summer". Music and games by Just Julie & Just Jack, a giant slide, face painting, sand bottle making, swimming ring toss, fishing, prizes and more! THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO ALL AGES. Be sure to wear your tropical shirts! Curious Kids Days will take place every second Saturday, May through October - watch for different themes each month!

"Soul Surfer" kicks off 2012 Free Summer Movies Schedule
Saturday, May 12th
8:30pm
Iroquois Amphitheater, off New Cut Road
A movie about triumph over personal tragedy and faith, 2011's "Soul Surfer" will kick off this years'  Free Summer Movies season sponsored by members of the Louisville Metro Council.
"Soul Surfer" tells the story of surfer Bethany Hamilton. At the age of thirteen, Hamilton lost her arm to a shark attack. The film details the events surrounding this attack and her struggle during the aftermath. AnnaSophia Robb stars as Bethany Hamilton, Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt star as Hamilton's parents.
The movie is free.
To learn more about events at the Iroquois Amphitheater go to: http://www.louisvilleky.gov/MetroParks/IroquoisAmphitheater/2012iroquoisamphitheaterschedule.htm

Mother's Day Cruise
Sunday, May 13th
1:30 p.m.
Belle of Louisville
Passengers will be able to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Legendary Lady with their family and friends as they spend an enjoyable afternoon on the river.
A live DJ will provide music for listening and dancing. Drawings will be held throughout the event for special gift baskets provided by ValuMarket at Mid-City Mall, and souvenir photos, unique gifts, cash concessions and full-service bar will be available for purchase.
As in the past few seasons, the new air conditioning system on the ballroom deck will ensure passengers stay cool and comfortable.  Additional improvements include a new glass and mahogany enclosure around the staircases
Even though the lunch buffet served by Valumarket is sold out, sightseeing tickets at $21.00 for Adults, $20.00 for Seniors and $12.00 for children are still available for purchase. Call 502.574.2992 for reservations and additional information.

Southern Indiana Kids Plant a Park
10 AM,   Friday, May 11
Warder Park, corner of Court Street and Spring Street  Jeffersonville, In.
City Pride, Jeffersonville's  beautification department decided to undertake planting a children's garden to give kids a reason to visit the park, and introduce them to the idea of contributing  to their community.  The program was centered around respect - respect for yourself, respect for your community, and respect for the planet. 
David Julius of Walnut Ridge designed a "kid friendly" garden with teepees, cartoon characters, and a sunflower playhouse. Steel Dynamics provided their maintenance department to construct the park components.
Maple Elementary and Spring Hill Elementary schools are two schools close to the park that have been threatened with closure in recent years due to budget cuts.  Both schools are in low income zones, and City Pride worked with the fourth graders to start seedlings, and go over the basics of gardening, and keeping the community clean and pretty.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, please contact Peggy Duffy,   812-725-7580

Ballparks: From Classic Cathedrals to Concrete Donuts
April 14th - August 12th
9-5, Mon - Sat; 12-5, Sun
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, 800 W. Main St.
This special exhibition teams stunning stadium photography with rare and raucous artifacts from the ballparks themselves and the players who made history there.

BFA Thesis Exhibition
April 12th - May 13th
9am to 4:30pm
Hite Galleries, Schneider Hall, Belknap Campus
The exhibition will display artwork in a variety of mediums of those students graduating this May with a Bachelor in Fine Arts from the Hite Art Institute. The Exhibition will open with a reception and remarks on April 12 at 5:30-7:30pm.
http://louisville.edu/art

Urban Bourbon Exhibit
Through the end of 2012
Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Avenue
Two pillars of Kentucky heritage, Bourbon and the Kentucky Derby, come together in a new exhibit: Urban Bourbon at the Kentucky Derby Museum presented by Four Roses. The Urban Bourbon exhibit is a direct tie to the city of Louisville's Urban Bourbon Trail passport program which encourages visitors to sample the culture of Bourbon at various establishments in the metro area. Located at the historic Churchill Downs race track, the Kentucky Derby Museum will showcase the history and heritage of Louisville's involvement in the bourbon industry as it grew along with the horse industry and the Kentucky Derby.
For more information, call (502) 637-1111 or go to http://www.derbymuseum.org/

BLU Spanish Nights
Every 2nd Friday of the Month
BLU Italian Grill
Flamenco Louisville performs from 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Spanish Tapas menu available

INK!
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
For ages 10-14
Louisville Science Center
FREE for Science Center members; $5 per session for non-members, includes admission to Science Center exhibits
Explore the power of the pen with this brand new, high-energy club for middle school readers. INK! is a teen-led experience of perusing, imagining, discussing and debating. A hands-on science activity is also included. Advance registration required.  Please click on the date below to register.
To purchase tickets, click the date above or call 502-561-6100, ext. 6111.
The books are available at Louisville Free Public Library.

FOODS & FUNDRAISERS

Mother's Day Royal Brunch
Sunday, May 13th
10:00am - 3:00pm
The Oakroom at the Seelbach Hotel, 500 S. 4th Ave. Louisville
Bring mom and the family to the Oakroom for a world class royal brunch buffet and show mom how much she means to you.
Admission: $50 per person, Children 5 - 12 $25, Children 4 and under free

Mother's Day Brunch
Sunday, May 13
9am-2pm
BLU Italian Grille
Eggs, Omelets and Belgian Waffles Made to Order
Fresh Eggs/Egg Whites/Tomatoes/Spinach/Swe
$40 per person
www.blugrille.com

Mother's Day Tea
Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13
2:00 - 4:00pm
The Brennan House & Gardens
We offer a unique Mother's Day experience.  Enjoy our beautiful spring garden, live entertainment and even some shopping!   We will be serving a delicious menu from Hillbilly Tea, including a variety of fresh organic whole leaf teas and a selection of wholesome foods.   Cake Flour will be featuring special tea time treats.  Mimosas and wine will be available too.
Browse through the remarkable Italianate townhouse, built in 1868.  The house features original interior finishes, lighting and furnishings from the Brennan family's extensive personal collection.
There will be an onsite boutique in case you just have to experience that favorite pastime so many Mothers and daughters enjoy.
Visit PreservationLouisville.org for information and reservations.

Brewfest
Saturday, May 12
1-6 p.m.
3929 Shelbyville Road
Join us for this animal fundraiser!  You can check out our amazing adoptable animals and find out what Metro Animal Services does to make you and the animals in this community safer.

Fleur De Licious - Louisville Restaurant Week
Through Sunday, May 20
12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Downtown Louisville
A nine-day event allowing visitors to experience the city's downtown restaurants and cuisine. In connection with the Hometown Tourist Celebration.
http://www.fleurdelicious.info

HOBBIES & INTERESTS

The Flea Off Market
Saturday, May 12
noon
In the lot next to the Salvo Collective,  216 South Shelby Street, and on Shelby street between Market and Jefferson
(the market will be open the second Saturday of every month between noon-6:00 pm.)
This local initiative is designed to provide opportunity to those who may have marketable items but no budget for shop space. It also offers the members of our Louisville community an opportunity to come together, mix and mingle, buy, sell, and trade - all in a unique and festive atmosphere with local cuisine and beverages, live music, and entertainments for the whole family. Though similar to markets in progressive cities like Brooklyn, NY or Portland, OR , this monthly bazaar represents our unique Louisvillian culture.
The May market will have dozens of vendors and collectors offering a wide range of goods and wares for "re-purpose" including: books, records, bicycles, antiques, vintage motor items, cool old junk, used tools, and other curiosities. There will also be seeds & plants,  fresh-cut-flowers, local fine arts and crafts ,farm-fresh goods, live music, performing arts, and more. The Flea Off Market will also have local restaurants, food trucks, seasonal beers. This is a family friendly event.

Interactive Nature Walk
Saturday, May 12
10am
Riverside (7410 Moorman Road)
Join the Riverside Garden Club for a stroll through the grounds of Riverside (weather permitting). We'll meet at the Visitors Center to begin. Bring your knowledge (or lack thereof) of native plants and animals to share with other walkers. Learn how nature supplied many of the everyday needs of people in the 1800s and before. See for yourself the variety of native wildlife that still fourishes on the Riverside property!
This walk won't be overly strenuous, but be sure to wear comfortable shoes and bring some water! We should be back at the Visitors Center by 11:30 am.
This event is FREE and open to the public. Call to reserve your spot at 935-6809 or e-mail us at info@riverside-landing.org
For Additional Information: just call (502) 935-6809 or e-mail info@riverside-landing.org.

Little Green Thumb Family Workshop
Saturday, May 12th
9:30-11:30 a.m.
Investigate your natural surroundings in these workshops designed to connect families with little ones to the wonders of
the world outside. Each workshop covers a different topic and takes place in one of Louisville's greatest natural resources, The Parklands.
Cost: $2.00 per day members, $3.00 per day non-members (children and adults)
Call 502-561-6100, ext. 6111 for additional information and to register.

EXTENSION FOR APASSIONATA: THE BEGINNING
Friday, May 11 at 7 p.m., Saturday, May 12 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 13 at 3 p.m.
Europe's most successful equine entertainment show has extended its performance schedule in Freedom Hall at the Kentucky Exposition Center. Due to overwhelming demand for tickets, APASSIONATA: "The Beginning" will continue its run in Louisville.
APASSIONATA has played to an audience of more than five million people in over 15 countries and is now touring North America with a new show, titled "The Beginning." This theatrical sensation, with original music scored specifically to work with the horses, enchants families and horse lovers alike with the finest horsemanship, including magnificent dressage and exhilarating stunt riding.
Tickets are available for $180 for a VIP table seat*, $130, $93, $62, $52 and $27, all seats reserved. Tickets may be purchased at the KFC Yum! Center, the Kentucky Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center Ticket Offices. Tickets may also be purchased at all Ticketmaster outlets, through Ticketmaster Charge by Phone at 1-800-745-3000 and online at www.ticketmaster.com.

COMMUNITY & HEALTH

Earth Day at the Falls
Saturday, May 12
10:00am-4:00pm
The Falls of the Ohio State Park
Environmentally minded businesses and organizations from all over the region gather to share information, show off their accomplishments and provide fun for the whole family. Special programs include live animals. Consult our website events page for more details.

Blindess 101
Saturday, May 12th
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
1839 Frankfort Ave, Louisville
What should you do if you meet a person who is blind? Should you offer to help? What do you say? If the person has a dog guide, can you pat the dog? The best way of dealing with people is always with courtesy and understanding of their needs. Our panelists, blind and sighted, will give frank answers to questions about blindness and demonstrations of when and how best to help. Free to the public but space is limited so registration is required.
Admission: Free

SPORTS, WALKS & RUNS

50 and Over Games
Through Friday, May 18th
Flaget Community Center, 4425 Greenwood Ave Louisville KY 40211
Metro Parks Senior Services offers 15 athletic, friendly competitive events in 9 days. The fee includes a t-shirt and entry into all events.
$30

National Archery in the Schools National Tournament
Friday, May 11: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., Saturday, May 12: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
South Wing ABC, K.E.C.
$5, adults 12 and over. Free for children 11 and under
More than 5,500 archers from across the country will compete in this National Tournament in the elementary, middle, high school or individual divisions. Through this national program, students in 4th through 12th grades are taught International Style Target Archery including archery history, safety, technique, equipment, mental concentartion, core strengthening, physical fitness and self improvement. 

Run Walk & Play with AJ Day (French Lick)
Saturday, May 12th
Registration at 8:00 am. Play with AJ begins at 10:00 am
Phone: 812-788-0804
creationsbycrew@gmail.com
Help support the awareness for Autism & Fragile X. 5K & 10K walk/run & Zumba for all ages. Special route for children 12 and under. Balloon send off. Area support systems for children and adults with special needs. Live band, games, activities and local vendors. Food & fun for the entire family. 

Walk MS Louisville 2012 - Tailgate Breakfast and Cook-Out
Saturday, May 12th
9:00 am
Papa John's Cardinal Stadium Gate 7
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society Kentucky Southeast Indiana Chapter celebrates 47 years WALKING for the Movement and helping us have a world FREE of MS and is hosting their First Ever Walk MS Tailgate Party!!
http://walkkyw.nationalmssociety.org/site/TR?pg=entry&fr_id=18553

Louisville Bats vs. Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs
Friday, May 11th - Monday, May 14th
Louisville Slugger Field
Located in Downtown Louisville's beautiful Waterfront Park area, Louisville Slugger Field is host to affordable and family-friendly minor league baseball action from April to September. The Bats are the Triple-A affiliate of the Major League Cincinnati Reds.
Fireworks Show begins right after Friday's game. For game tickets call 212-BATS.

19th annual Throo the Zoo 5K  Run/Walk
Saturday, May 12
8 a.m.
One of Louisville's most unique road events, the course takes participants "throo" the Zoo-past the tigers, polar bears, grizzly bears, sea lions/seals, monkeys, elephants, bongos, Aadax, rhino, giraffes, zebra and wart hogs.
Participants will receive electronic timing chips along with their registration to monitor results and times.
Strollers are welcome, as well as walkers and runners alike. However, no roller blades/skates or pets are allowed.
Registration forms can be completed online at http://www.louisvillezoo.org/events/throozoo.htm.
Registration fees are:
·  Advance Registration - $25 - Register online at http://www.louisvillezoo.org/events/throozoo.htm until midnight on May 9, in person at Fleet Feet Sports (2239 Taylorsville Rd.) before May 9 or mail completed registration (postmarked by May 9) to River City Races
·  Late Registration - $30 - in person at Fleet Feet Sports (2239 Taylorsville Rd.)  May 10-11 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
·  Day of Race Registration - $35 - Register at the Zoo the day of the race from 7 to 7:45 a.m. in the Zoo's bus parking lot.
The registration fee includes delicious, healthy post-race refreshments, door prizes and free Zoo admission for the day. Race participants will receive a special commemorative T-shirt.
Door prizes will be drawn at the finish line area around 9:30 a.m.
For more information on other Zoo events, visit http://www.louisvillezoo.org/events/.

7th Annual Joe B & Denny Celebrity Golf Scramble
Monday, May 14
11 a.m.
Wildwood Country Club
This event is open to the public.  Player fee is $150 and a foursome is $600.   Each foursome plays with a sports celebrity or a leader in the community.  The fees include 18 holes of golf, cart and green fees, lunch, awards dinner, beverages, and prizes.  For reservations and information call Easter Seals at 502 584-9781.         
Prior to the shotgun start, Coach Hall and Crum interview many of the celebrity guests on their live radio broadcast from 10 a.m. until noon.  Non-golfers such as Coach Strong and Phillips will attend in the event during the luncheon.   Celebrity golfers confirmed at this time are: Coach Scott Davenport, Coach Jerry Jones, Coach Denny Crum, Congressman Yarmuth, Todd Howard, Mike Phillips, Pat Phillips, Larry Stamper, Anthony Thornton, Dean Wells, Jeff Walz, Jon Hilbert, Louie Dampier, Scott Wiegandt, Vicki Rogers, Derrick Hord, Billy Reed, and Walter McCarty.
All the proceeds from this event are used to provide essential medical rehabilitation to children with special needs treated at Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Center/Easter Seals of Louisville.

Greater Louisville March for Babies
Saturday, May 12
8am-Noon
Slugger Field
When you walk in March for Babies, you give hope to the more than half a million babies born too soon each year. The money you raise supports programs in our community that help moms have healthy, full-term pregnancies. And it funds research to find answers to the problems that threaten our babies.
Join the Greater Louisville March for Babies today with a corporate team, family team, or as an individual.
For Additional Information, call 502-895-3734 or e-mail www.marchofdimes.com

BIAK Brain Walk
Saturday, May 12
Registration at 8:30AM, walk at 10AM
Belvedere in Downtown Louisville
Walkers will be entertained by Jessup and the Get Downs, a local eclectic acoustic band, as well as the return of The Bubble Truck!
BIAK raises awareness and funds to provide resources, support and advocacy to Kentuckians affected by brain injury and tumors.
Companies, individuals or teams wishing to walk in this year's event can register online at www.biak.us. Registration is $30 until the day of the event. Every walker will receive a commemorative t-shirt. Children under 12 walk free. Enjoy family activities, entertainment and brain health information. Prizes will be awarded to the Company/Organization and Individual Walk Team that raises the most pledges and the Team that shows the most team spirit.
For more information or to register for the BAIK BRAIN WALK, visit www.biak.us.

5K Power Walk for Dress for Success
Saturday, May 12
7:00 a.m. (registration), 8:00 a.m. (walk starts)
Mall St. Matthews
Louisville will be one of 40 international cities participating in the Dress for Success event.
The 5K Power Walk for Dress for Success promotes active, healthy lifestyle choices for women and families and serves as a "walking testament" to the inextricable link between personal health and professional success.
The Power Walk For Dress For Success - the only international 5K dedicated to the promotion of an active, healthy lifestyle for women and families. Dress for Success Louisville is one of 40 Dress for Success affiliates across the globe to host this year's fundraising walk towards wellness, empowerment, and self-defined success.
Mozziz "Coach Mo" Dewalt of Season 8 of NBC's The Biggest Loser television show will serve as the local spokesperson for The Power Walk Louisville.
To register for The Power Walk for Dress for Success Louisville visit: http://www.dfspowerwalk.org/Louisville

THE LOUISVILLE QUEST!
Every Saturday from May 12-October 20
10am
The Quest is a fun, competitive way to explore downtown Louisville.
The Louisville Quest! is a race,  scavenger hunt and historical, sight-seeing tour, all rolled into one.  Teams of 2 - 5 participants will compete as they walk (or run) from one location to another in downtown Louisville.  The teams will perform activities, answer challenge questions and solve puzzles to get to their final destination in the least amount of time - All for fun and to discover what downtown Louisville has to offer!
The Louisville Quest! targets annual convention visitors and regional corporations as well as local residents to provide an educational and entertaining event.  The event will give participants a glimpse of the sights, museums, restaurants and stores that downtown Louisville has to offer, enticing them to return for future visits.
Each Saturday, participants will run one of five routes that include locations such as 21C, Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, the Belle of Louisville and the Belvedere, with challenges along the way.
Each Quest ends with an Award Ceremony where teams earn bragging rights and token awards at a downtown restaurant or other fun location.
For more information, contact Mary Henry at (502) 458-7882; mhenry59@yahoo.com

FARMERS' MARKETS

ST. MATTHEWS FARMERS' MARKET
Saturday, May 12 - Saturday, September 29
8-noon
Beargrass Christian Church, 4100 Shelbyville Road
The St. Matthews Farmers' Market features high quality food and products from local producers. New this year will be the weekly Sullivan University Chef Challenge. Each week a Sullivan University Chef will shop the market and use that day's purchases in a special cooking demonstration. Weekly events include additional local restaurant guest chef demonstrations, and a range of live music from local favorites.
2012 Monthly Featured Events
Opening Day - Saturday, May 12
Biodiesel Processing Demonstration - Saturday, June 2
Canning Class - Saturday, June 16
Heirloom Tomato Day - Saturday, August 4
Beekeeping Event - Saturday, August 18
Closing Day - Saturday, September 29
Each week delicious market foods are available for purchase such as omelets, wraps, muffins, scones, bar-b-que, gelato, and popcorn. Shaded picnic tables are available for seating. Plastic bags are minimized to create an environmentally-friendly community gathering place. Sorry, pets are not allowed (except service dogs). Volunteers from Beargrass Christian Church direct traffic in and out of the parking lot and assist customers at the market. Visit http://www.smfarmersmarket.com for the 2012 St. Matthews Farmers' Market calendar of events and to sign up for the newsletter.

The Rambler Garden Club's annual flower and plant sale
Saturday, May 12
9-noon
Springdale Presbyterian Church, 7812 Brownsboro Road (425-1760)   
The majority of the proceeds will fund landscaping of Women for Habitat's 16th Habitat home built by women.    Ramblers and Women for Habitat have worked together for more than a decade to make affordable housing possible for low income Louisville families.
Plants and flowers for Mother's Day gifts include hostas, perennials, shrubs, and vegetables.
For more information contact Diane Kirkpatrick at 326-8550 or dwkck@insightbb.com.