THEATER, DANCE, & PERFORMANCES
"8"
Thursday, January 3 - Saturday, January 5, 7:30 p.m.
The Henry Clay Theatre, 604 South Third Street, 3rd Floor
$18
The story for "8", by Dustin Lance Black who penned the Academy Award-winning feature film Milk, is all about the case filed by the American Foundation for Equal Rights (AFER) to overturn Proposition 8, which stripped gay and lesbian Californians of the fundamental freedom to marry.
Black based his work on actual words of the trial transcripts, first-hand observations of the courtroom drama and interviews with the plaintiffs and their families; it is framed by the trial's historic closing arguments in June 2010 and features the best arguments and testimony from both sides.
Tickets are now available online at http://www.PandoraProds.org or by phone at 502.216.5502.
A portion of the production's proceeds will go to the American Foundation for Equal Rights.
EVENTS, EXHIBITS & FUN
First Friday Trolley Hop
Friday, January 4: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Trolleys will take participants to various art galleries, restaurants and shops along the Main and market Street corridors.
Free parking is available on the street after 6 p.m. or at Slugger Field, Main Street at Jackson Street, and the 4th St. live garage after 6 p.m.
For additional information or to view a map of the trolley route and parking options, visit www.ldmd.org
Louisville World Hypnotism Day
Friday, January 4: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Rainbow Blossom, 2nd flood Community Room, 3046 Bardstown Road
Free
Join three Louisville Hypnotist for a free informational meeting and explore how hypnosis can be used as a tool for growth and change in your life.
An Evening with Downtown Abbey
Sunday, January 6 at 8 p.m.
The Brennan House Historic Home, 631 South Fifth Street, Louisville
$5 for Preservation Louisville Members, $10 for non-members.
You are cordially invited to dress in your period finery to watch your favorite British television show in a true period setting.
There will be a tour of the House, followed by tea, wine and hors d'oeuvres.
At 9, you can enjoy the premiere episode of Downtown Abbey Season 3.
At 10, there will be a costume contest and raffle.
Diana: A Celebration
Saturday, September 15 through January 13
Frazier History Museum
$21.50 for adults
$19.50 for seniors
$10 for children
The 7,500 square foot exhibit explores the life and humanitarian work of Princess Diana, one of the 20th Century's most remarkable women.
The Polar Express™ 4-D Experience
Louisville Zoo
November 17 - January 6
$5 per person, $4 for Louisville Zoo Members and $3 for a second experience
This holiday season Zoo guests can take their own journey and discover the magic of the holidays with The Polar Express™ 4-D Experience.
The 13-minute action-packed experience features special effects exclusive to the 4-D Theater experience.
www.louisvillezoo.org
Jeffersonville Ice Rink
Ice Rink Hours of Operation:
Friday, November 23rd-Sunday, January 27th:
Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
November 26th-December 21st:
Sunday-Thursday, Noon-9pm
Friday & Saturday, Noon-10pm
Christmas Eve - Noon-4pm
Christmas Day - CLOSED
New Year's Eve - OPEN
New Year's Day - OPEN
Friday, Saturday and Sundays Only after January 6th
Ice Rink Prices:
$8 per person
$6 Group Rate (10 or more)
$2 Discount - Bring your own skates
Tuesdays - Eat Local Night (Kids skate for $4 with Jeffersonville Restaurant Receipt) Thursdays - Shop Local Night (Kids skate for $4 with Jeffersonville Merchant Receipt)
Special Events
Fridays - Teen Night - DJ from 7-10pm
Sundays - Skate with Santa from 1-4pm
Saturday, December 22nd - Ugly Christmas Sweater Party! - $2 off admission if you wear an "ugly" Christmas sweater.
HOBBIES & INTERESTS
Home Improvement Expo
Friday, January 4: 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday, January 5: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday, January 6: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Kentucky International Convention Center
$5 for adults, children 17 and under are free.
The Home Improvement Expo will feature exhibits from many different industries.
Experts will be on hand to help home owners through their projects, from the smallest design change to the largest home addition.
Contractors will help with cabinetry and countertops, flooring, sunrooms, waterproofing, energy-efficient windows, basement finishing and much more.
COMMUNITY & HEALTH
WeCare Program Information Session
Friday, January 4: 9 to 2 p.m.
First Neighborhood Place - 1503 Rangeland Road, Louisville, KY 40219
A representative will be on site to share information on services offered by WeCare (the Weatherization, Conservation Advice and Recycling Energy Program.)
http://www.lge-ku.com/wecare/default.asp
Family of the Accused/Convicted
Saturday, January 5: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Shawnee library, 3912 W. Broadway
This is a support meeting for those who are close to someone who has been accused or convicted of a crime.
If you have any questions, call Pres. Arnetta Moore at (502) 774-1601
St. Andrew's Recycling Event
Sunday, January 6: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
We're taking all those odd items that you aren't sure about!
Electronics, Hazmat & packing materials!
Electronics: TVs, Computers (and all that stuff that comes with 'em) and Microwaves etc. (please note there will be a $5 charge to cover these items as the City of Louisville will charge us 15 cents a pound for them!)
Hazmat: house hold cleaners, lead paint, oil containers, propane tanks, CDs, DVDs, printer ink cartridges, light bulbs & batteries. Packing Materials: Styrofoam blocks & peanuts, air filled bags etc.
SPORTS, WALKS & RUNS
Kentucky Stickhorses vs. Boston Rockhoppers
Saturday, January 5: 7 p.m.
Freedom Hall
Free Admission for all youth lacrosse players who wear their team jersey.
Professional lacrosse returns to Freedom Hall for another action packed season.
The Kentucky Stickhorses start their season looking to avenge their only loss last season against the Boston Rockhoppers.
www.KentuckyStickhorses.com
The River City Rovers Open Tryouts
Sunday, January 6:12 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Top Gun Sports Academy, 1800 Elite Blvd., Louisville
$75
The River City Rovers, Louisville's men's outdoor PDL* soccer team, has just announced combine/open tryout dates for the 2013 summer season.
The Combine is open to male soccer players, ages 17-30.
Professional, non-professional and international talent is welcome.
The Rovers, one of over 70 Premier Development League Teams nationwide, showcases the finest area players who currently play for independent club and college soccer teams.
Players should bring indoor turf shoes.
Players must complete an online application at www.roverssoccer.com (click on 'Team').
FARMERS MARKETS
Winter Farmers Market
Saturdays from 9:30am-noon
First Presbyterian Church Gym, 222 Walnut Street, Jeffersonville, In.
Though farmers markets are generally associated with warmer weather, Jeffersonville has had a Winter Market for several years now.
