April 24, 2010
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.

American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY

The Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), located at 1839 Frankfort Avenue, will host a free performance by local award-winning hip-hop dancer Darren Hatch on Saturday, April 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This event, as part of APH’s “Bards and Storytellers” annual arts, folklore, and performance series, celebrates the historical traditions of entertainers with vision loss. As part of the program, Doug Boyd, Director of the Oral History Program at the University of Kentucky, will engage in a discussion with Darren, so that the audience will not only have a chance to enjoy his talent, but will learn something about the personal events and forces that have shaped Darren’s dancing career. For more information and to make a reservation by Thursday, April 22, contact Mike Hudson at (502) 899-2365 or mhudson@aph.org.

For more info: 502-899-2365; mhudson@aph.org; www.aph.org

March 27, 2010
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY

Join us for a driving and walking tour of the most significant industrial sites in Louisville, starting at the historic 1883 building of the American Printing House for the Blind. The four-hour tour, which will visit over thirty sites, promises to uncover fascinating enclaves of industrial architecture and history unique to the river city.

The tour leaves on a bus from APH at 9:00 a.m. and returns at 1:00 p.m. A snack box and a drink are included in the $25.00 price of the ticket for this special tour. Call 502-899-2365 or email mhudson@aph.org to purchase your tickets. Seating is limited.


For more info: 502-899-2365; mhudson@aph.org; www.aph.org

March 29 - April 2
1:00 - 3:00

American Printing House for the Blind
1839 Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, KY

This drop-in camp for ages 9-14 introduces students to 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. Participants will be inspired by his story. They'll also learn the basics of Louis's alphabet and practice writing on a braille slate and a braillewriter. There will be five sessions; students may choose how many to attend. Free to the public but registration is required. Call 899-2365 by March 25 to register.

For more info: 502-899-2213; kcarpenter@aph.org; www.aph.org

March 19, 20, & 21 @ 8pm

Blackbox Theatre
Wyatt Center for the Arts
Bellarmine University


Blackbox Theatre, Wyatt Center for the Arts
2000 Norris Place
Lousiville, KY

The "Anything Galileo" Festival is composed of 7 new 10-minute plays, from all over the country.

With the participation of Bellarmine Students and faculty and Louisville actors and Directors, this festival is the first of its kind for the new Theatre Program.

Three of the playwrights are from Louisville while the rest are from other parts of the country.

Tickets: $8.00 General Admission, $5 Students and Seniors

CASH ONLY


For more info: 502-452-8431; theatreseason@bellarmine.edu; www.bellarmine.edu/cas/theatre

Saturday, March 13
10:00 a.m. – noon at the Research
Center Library
Members, $20, non-members, $25;
advance registration and payment
required


Bernheim Forest
2499 Hwy 245
Clermont, KY

Explore your connections to nature
through the writings of renowned
conservationist Aldo Leopold. This adult-
oriented program includes a copy of A
Sand County Almanac, one of the most
respected ecology/conservation books of
all time.

For more info: 502-955-8512; nature@bernheim.org; www.bernheim.orn

Monday, March 29
8:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. at the Garden Pavilion
Members $7 per person, non-members $10 per person; registration required


Bernheim Forest
1499 Hwy 245
Clermont, KY

As the temperature begins to warm and the ground begins to thaw, earthworm casts begin to appear, signaling the emergence of the robins.

Bring the family to the Garden Pavilion for this fun, affordable night hike. Bernheim’s night programs start near sunset, covering open territory but not necessarily established trails. Wear comfortable shoes, dress for the outdoors and call between 3:00 and 4:30 p.m. on the day of the program for any last minute changes due to the weather. The fee is $7 per person for members of Bernheim and $10 per person for non-members. Register by calling (502) 955-8512.


For more info: 502-955-8512

Friday, March 19
6:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (no cars admitted after 9:00 p.m.) at the Garden Pavilion
Members, $5 per car; non-members, $10 per car


Bernheim Forest
1499 Hwy 245
Clermont, KY

Powerful telescopes reveal the visual splendor of the night sky over Bernheim. The Louisville Astronomical Society will captivate you and your child with springtime “star stories” and views of the moon and two planets, Saturn and Jupiter

For more info: 502-955-8512

Saturday, March 20
7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. at the Garden Pavilion
Members $7 per person, non-members $10 per person; registration required


Bernheim Forest
1499 Hwy 245
Clermont, KY

Celebrate of one of the two times a year when the sun crosses the celestial equator and the length of day and night are approximately equal, marking the coming of spring.

Bring the family to the Garden Pavilion for this fun, affordable night hike. Bernheim’s night programs start near sunset, covering open territory but not necessarily established trails. Wear comfortable shoes, dress for the outdoors and call between 3:00 and 4:30 p.m. on the day of the program for any last minute changes due to the weather. The fee is $7 per person for members of Bernheim and $10 per person for non-members. Register by calling (502) 955-8512.


For more info: 502-955-8512

Saturday, March 27
1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Visitor Center
FREE


Bernheim Forest
1499 Hwy 245
Clermont, KY

Bernheim naturalists will be leading nature-inspired story book readings every hour on the hour between 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. This event is best for kids K – 3. Participating kids will receive a free seasonal bookmark.

For more info: 502-955-8512

Saturday, March 27
9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.; hike departs from Visitor Center at 9:30 a.m.
Members $7 per person, non-members $10 per person; registration required


Bernheim Forest
1499 Hwy 245
Clermont, KY

In any season, Bernheim’s most popular guided hike is on the Millennium Trail. The route traverses approximately 6 miles of the 14 mile trail. This hike is for experienced hikers, age 13 and up. Dress appropriately and bring plenty of water. The fee is $7 per person for members of Bernheim and $10 per person for non-members. Register by calling (502) 955-8512.

For more info: 502-955-8512

Ten sessions: Thursday evenings, March 18 through May 20
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. at the Education Center
Members, $85.00; non-members $100


Bernheim Forest
1499 Hwy 245
Clermont, KY

Dr. M.O. Serikali continues his popular ten-week class series at Bernheim’s Education Center beginning Thursday, March 18. The ten-session class meets each Thursday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The last session of this series will be on Thursday, May 20. The class combines instruction for beginning (Yang Style thirteen posture Wudan Form) and intermediate (Yang Style twenty-four posture Bejing Form ) students. Join the series any time prior to the start of the April 8 class.

For more info: 502-955-8512

Saturday March 13, 2010, 10 am-12 pm

Carnegie Center for Art and History
201 East Spring St.
New Albany, IN

Free family art workshop held the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 am-12 pm. At our March 13 workshop, we will be making Braille Bugs, ladybug-shaped doorknob hangers with the bug's "spots" (glued-on beads) spelling out each child's name in Braille. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. Suggested ages 2-12. Pre-registration is required and on a first come, first served basis. Please arrive no later than 11:30; call 812-944-7336 to register.

For more info: 812-944-7336; lwilkins@carnegiecenter.org; www.carnegiecenter.org

Saturday April 10, 2010, 10 am-12 pm

Carnegie Center for Art and History
201 East Spring St.
New Albany, IN

Free family art workshop held the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10 am-12 pm. At our April 10 workshop, we will be making Nests of Spring Chicks using yellow pom poms, orange felt, yarn, and liquid starch. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Suggested ages 2-12. Pre-registration is required and on a first come, first served basis. Please arrive no later than 11:30. Please call 812-944-7336 to register.

For more info: 812-944-7336; lwilkins@carnegiecenter.org; www.carnegiecenter.org

Saturday March 13, 2010, 10:30-11:30 am

Carnegie Center for Art and History
201 East Spring St.
New Albany, IN

Join artists C.J. Pressma and Keith Kleespies in the Carnegie Center galleries to talk about their works in the "Outta Sight! The Inner Vision of Two Blind Guys" exhibition. Find out more at www.carnegiecenter.org or (812) 944-7336.

For more info: 812-944-7336; lwilkins@carnegiecenter.org; www.carnegiecenter.org

Thursday April 8, 2010, 7-8 pm

Carnegie Center for Art and History
201 East Spring St.
New Albany, IN

Join artists C.J. Pressma and Keith Kleespies in the Carnegie Center galleries to talk about their works in the "Outta Sight! The Inner Vision of Two Blind Guys" exhibition. Find out more at www.carnegiecenter.org or (812) 944-7336.

For more info: 812-944-7336; lwilkins@carnegiecenter.org; www.carnegiecenter.org

Tuesday March 16, 2010, 12-1 pm

Carnegie Center for Art and History
201 East Spring St.
New Albany, IN

Katie Carpenter from the American Printing House for the Blind will join us to share the story of Mary Ingalls. Mary was made famous through her sister Laura’s series of “Little House” books and the NBC television series from 1974-82. Mary lost her sight at the age of
14, and went on to college at the Iowa College for the Blind and became a writer like her sister. Visitors will have the opportunity to view a temporary exhibit about Mary and hear an audio program about her life, along with readings of her poetry. Sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc. Find out more at www.carnegiecenter.org or (812) 944-7336.

For more info: 812-944-7336; lwilkins@carnegiecenter.org; www.carnegiecenter.org

Tuesday April 20, 2010, 12-1 pm

Carnegie Center for Art and History
201 East Spring St.
New Albany, IN

Local historians Vic Megenity and Pam Peters will share an update on the fascinating details they have uncovered about Lucy Higgs Nichols. Lucy went from being a slave in Bolivar, Tennessee to drawing a pension from the U.S. government for her service as a nurse
during the Civil War. In 1862 she joined the Indiana 23rd Regiment and returned to New Albany with them after the War. The story of Lucy’s life and Vic and Pam’s search to uncover the details will be the subject of an upcoming addition to the Carnegie Center’s permanent exhibit Ordinary People, Extraordinary Courage: Men and Women of the Underground Railroad. Sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc. Find out more at www.carnegiecenter.org or (812) 944-7336.

For more info: 812-944-7336; lwilkins@carnegiecenter.org; www.carnegiecenter.org

March 12-April 24, 2010

Carnegie Center for Art and History
201 East Spring St.
New Albany, IN

This exhibit presents the work of Louisville artists C.J. Pressma and Keith Kleespies, who have both, in recent years, dealt with developing vision impairment. Their light-hearted exhibit title illustrates the attitude and approach they have brought to their vision loss. Please visit our website at www.carnegiecenter.org or call 812-944-7336 for information on exhibit and related programs. Exhibit sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc. Museum hours
Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5:30 pm. Admission is free.

For more info: 812-944-7336; lwilkins@carnegiecenter.org; www.carnegiecenter.org

Friday March 12, 2010, 6-8 pm

Carnegie Center for Art and History
201 East Spring St.
New Albany, IN

Enjoy refreshments and music by the Jamey Aebersold Jazz Quartet at the opening reception (free and open to the public) for Outta Sight! The Inner Vision of Two Blind Guys: Recent Works by C.J. Pressma and Keith Kleespies. This exhibit presents the work of Louisville artists C.J. Pressma and Keith Kleespies, who have both, in recent years, dealt with developing vision impairment. Please visit our website at www.carnegiecenter.org or call 812-944-7336 for information on exhibit and related programs. Reception and exhibit sponsored by the Carnegie Center, Inc. Museum hours Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5:30 pm. Admission is free.


For more info: 812-944-7336; lwilkins@carnegiecenter.org; www.carnegiecenter.org

March 23-27, 2010, 10 am-5:30 pm

Carnegie Center for Art and History
201 East Spring St.
New Albany, IN

During spring break, we invite families to stop in to view the exhibit "Outta Sight! The Inner Vision of Two Blind Guys: Recent Works by C.J. Pressma and Keith Kleespies" and to make a texture painting. Visually impaired artists create visual art in many ways and one of them is by working with texture. We will have a variety of textured materials available
for you to create your own “painting” that can be experienced with your fingertips! Find out more at www.carnegiecenter.org or (812) 944-7336.

For more info: 812-944-7336; lwilkins@carnegiecenter.org; www.carnegiecenter.org

Sunday, March 28, 2010

Comstock Hall
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY

The program includes Gabriel Faure's Requiem; William Schumann's Requiem fur Mignon; and Gerald Finzi's, For St. Cecilia.
These major works for large chorus and orchestra will feature the Choral Arts Society chorus, assisted by the Collegiate Chorale of the University of Louisville, and members of the Louisville Orchestra.
The program moves from the relatively subdued, yet hauntingly beautiful, Requiem, to Schumann's Requiem for Mignon, based on Goethe's writings of young boys mourning the loss of their friend, Mignon. The piece is scored for four boy soloists, chorus and orchestra. The concert will end with Finzi's rousing Ceremonial Ode to the patron saint of music, Cecilia.

For more info: 502-228-1176; jimrightmyer@stfrancisinthefields.org; www.stfrancisinthefields.org

Sunday, March 14 from 1- 4 pm


Clifton Center
2117 Payne Street
Louisville, KY

Gifts of Glass presents its "Spring Fling Bead Thing" Show and Sale

Jackie Gedrose, member of the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen and the Glass Art Society, is holding her spring bead and jewelry show in the Community Room. Great gifts and gift ideas!
For more info, contact Jackie at 551-1262.


For more info: 502-551-126 ; www.cliftoncenter.org

Saturday, March 13 at 7:30pm



The Clifton Center
2117 Payne Street
Louisville, KY

Kentucky Homefront is a radio show recorded live in Clifton Center's Eifler Theatre. Featuring Kentucky's finest acoustic folk, traditional, blues, country and bluegrass musicians, and its best storytellers, shows are heard on WFPK and other public radio stations across Kentucky.

First Hour : Carroll County's Clayton Dermon and Downtown County Band will entertain the audience.

Second Hour : John McCormick, is America's finest English-style guitarist and Keltricity's best Celtic and Irish musicians will thrill the audience. There will also be a storytelling by Graham Shelby in the second hour of the show.

Doors Open at 7pm; Show Begins at 7:30pm - Admission is $12

Information: www.kentuckyhomefront.org


For more info: 502-896-8480; www.kentuckyhomefront.org

Tuesday, March 30, Reception at 5 pm, Forum at 6 pm


Clifton Center
2117 Payne Street
Louisville, KY

Brokensidewalk.com and Louisville's Urban Design Studio present a panel discussion about design, development, mobility, planning and much more. Come and hear Gill Holland, Bill Weyland and others and discuss issues impacting the future livability of our great hometown.
Free and open to the public.
Information: www.livablelouisville.org.

For more info: 502-896-8480; www.livablelouisville.org

Opens February 16 and closes April 2, 2010. Performances run Tuesday thru Sunday evening with Matinees on Wednesday and Sunday. Doors & Buffet Open at 6pm for evening performances. FREE PARKING!

Derby Dinner Playhouse
525 Marriott Drive
Clarksville, IN

8 TRACK - THE SOUNDS OF THE 70's will take you on a fast-paced musical journey that celebrates ten years of ground breaking music. All the different styles of 70's music interweaves with the themes of the decade creating a flavorful, entertaining, and moving tale with over fifty wonderfully diverse songs that connect in interesting and surprising ways. 8 TRACK features a cast of phenomenal performers who sing and dance their way through one of the most impassioned decades of the 20th Century. Rediscover the heart and soul of the 70's starring the music of The Emotions, The Carpenters, Helen Reddy, Cat Stevens, The Doobie Brothers, The Bee Gees, Barry Manilow, Joe Cocker, Paul Simon, James Taylor, Aretha Franklin, and many, many more! Ticket price includes dinner, show, & tax.


For more info: 812-288-8281; tickets@derbydinner.com; www.derbydinner.com

Public performances run February 20, 27, March 6, 13, 20, 2010. Breakfast & Lunch performances available. Breakfast begins at 9am and Lunch begins at 12pm. FREE PARKING!

Derby Dinner Playhouse
525 Marriott Drive
Clarksville, IN

Based on the very popular Nickelodeon television show, this musical takes the audience to Blue's birthday party. Blue's friend Joe (with the help of the audience) plays "Blue's Clues" and searches for the three clues that will tell him what Blue wants for her birthday. While on the search, we meet all Blue's friends, help Joe play games like freeze dance and musical chairs, travel under the sea to find treasure, and finally solve the puzzle and give Blue the best birthday present ever! All performances feature a kid friendly menu. This production is most suitable for ages 3 - 12.



For more info: 812-288-8281; tickets@derbydinner.com; www.derbydinner.com

3/18/2010
12pm

Frazier International History Museum
829 W. Main Street
Louisville, KY

Learn about the important role Kentuckians played in the Lewis and Clark Expedition from Jim Holmberg, curator of special collections at the Filson Historical Society. The lecture is free. (Gallery admission is not included.) Drinks and light dessert are complimentary. Attendees are encouraged to bring their own lunches.

For more info: 502-753-5663; www.fraziermuseum.org/frazier/calendar_detail.asp?id=297

October 10, 2009-March 28, 2010

Frazier International History Museum
829 West Main Street
Louisville, KY

“We did what we had to do.” The larger story of World War II is made up of millions of individual accounts of sacrifice, adventure and survival. Now you can hear the personal stories of 48 men and women from our area, in their own voices, at a one-of-a-kind exhibit that explores this defining event in our history. This exhibition runs through March 28, 2010 and is free with museum admission.

For more info: 502-753-5663; www.48stories.com

Every Saturday & Sunday in April (except Easter Sunday)

Louisville Glassworks
815 W. Market Street
Louisville, KY

Eggs… Blown, Not Laid.
BLOW YOUR OWN (BYO): EGG!
A fun Easter tradition! Work one on one with the Glassblowing Artists to create a
beautiful blown glass egg!
$40
Every Saturday & Sunday in April (except Easter Sunday)
Call 502.992.3270 for more info

For more info: 502-992-3270; jacqueline@louisvilleglassworks.com; www.louisvilleglassworks.com

Date: Saturdays in March
Time: 10am to 5pm

Louisville Glassworks
815 W. Market Street
Louisville, KY

Blow Your Own Beer Mug!
Cost: $80, $90 w/name etching
Call 502.992.3056 for a reservation
Louisville Glassworks is proud to offer Blow Your Own (BYO) Beer Mug as the March BYO event of the month. Beer Mug "blowers" will work with a team of Glassworks artists to design and blow their very own beer mug. First, choose a color for the foot and handle of your mug. Next, experience a close-up look at the glassblowing process as you work side-by-side with an artist. Finally, once your mug is completed and picked up (or shipped), enjoy a cold one at home! Then, take full advantage of our BYO Beer Mug
Events throughout Louisville and Southern Indiana. Along with your mug, you will receive discounted brews and invitations to special events at participating breweries

For more info: 502-992-3270; jacqueline@louisvilleglassworks.com; www.louisvilleglassworks.com

February 5th- March 27th 2010

Louisville Glassworks
815 W. Market Street
Louisville, KY

Chris Chappell & Devin French
February 5th- March 27th 2010
These two young artists continue to innovate new ways of working
with glass and the kiln. Chappell & French both work for
Architectural Glass Art, the founding company of Louisville
Glassworks but, are also known for their street art. In this exhibit,
both influences of street sub-culture and refined techniques of
kilnformed glass will collide to create a beautifully rich, graphic,
and textured exhibition. The artists will be teaching,
demonstrating, and lecturing. Additional Programs and events will
be scheduled and avail able online at:
www.louisvilleglassworks.com.

For more info: 502-992-3270; jacqueline@louisvilleglassworks.com; www.louisvilleglassworks.com

April 2nd - May 29th

Louisville Glassworks
815 W. Market Street
Louisville, KY

Derby Traditions in Glass
April 2nd - May 29th
In this exhibition all things derby will be interpreted in glass. Invited artists will create
unique objects inspired by “the greatest two minutes in
sports”, the Kentucky Derby. Mint Julep & bourbon glasses, roses and hats, tickets and
cigars, and of course, Horses are amongst the things you may see in this celebratory
exhibition.

For more info: 502-992-3270; jacqueline@louisvilleglassworks.com; www.louisvilleglassworks.com

Mon-Wed. & Fri-Sat: 10am-5pm
Thursday: 10am-8pm
Sunday: 12pm-5pm

Glassworks
815 West Market Street
Louisville, KY

Glassworks' Walk-in-Workshop is open 7 days a week, and offers an extensive variety of cold and warm working glass craft activities and projects, such as painting, etching, stained glass, mosaic, fusing, slumping, and casting. Ranging from $10 to $45.

For more info: 502-584-4510; info@LouisvilleGlassworks.com; www.LouisvilleGlassworks.com

Friday February 26, 2010 through Saturday April 3, 2010


Kaviar Gallery
1718 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY

With the recent tragedy of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, Kaviar Forge & Gallery collaborates with fellow artists in helping to bring relief to those in dire need of medical treatment. Kaviar Forge & Gallery presents “Light a Candle for Haiti” where 50% of the proceeds from gallery sales of hand crafted candlesticks and candles go directly to Doctors Without Borders. The fundraiser will start with the FAT Friday Trolley Hop on February 26, 2010 from 6-9 PM and will continue through April 3, 2010. Participating artists/studios include, (metal) Kaviar Forge, Jack Brubaker Designs, Hessel Studios, Matthew and Karine Maynard, (glass) Casey Hyland, Andrew Jackson Pollack, (pottery) Wayne Ferguson, Tonya Johnson, Davie Reneau, (stone) Teresa Saborsky, and (candles) Danica Design Candles.

For more info: 502-561-0377; Blair@KaviarGallery.com; www.KaviarGallery.com

2pm every Friday afternoon

Kaviar Forge and Gallery
1718 Frankfort Ave
Louisville, KY

Enjoy the heat and beauty of glowing hot iron. The new tours of Kaviar Forge & Gallery will take you on an unforgettable journey though the history of metalworking. You will experience the past, present, and future of blacksmithing from the discovery of copper and the Bronze Age, to the Iron Age including the post industrialization of ironwork into its present art form.
Kaviar Forge & Gallery offers general tours to the public on Fridays at 2 PM with an admission fee of $10 per person. The tour starts in the media room attached to Kaviar Forge with a verbal presentation giving an introduction into the history of blacksmithing followed by a DVD documenting renowned master blacksmith Craig Kaviar and his work. Afterwards we invite guests to join us in the forge to witness red hot iron at 3000 degrees turn soft as wet clay while magically fashioned into art. Though blacksmithing historically uses coal for fuel, our proudest innovation is having turned our main forge more eco-friendly to run a staple to the Clifton neighborhood in Louisville


For more info: 502-561-0377; blair@kaviargallery.com; KaviarGallery.com

Thursday, March 18 from 6-8pm

Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
715 West Main Street
Louisville, KY

The event is free for KMAC members and $5 per person for non-members. RSVP to Karen Welch at karenwelch@kentuckyarts.org. The evening will include poetry readings and stories by poet, Louisville native and NAACP Image Award nominee Mitchell L.H. Douglas and multidisciplinary artist Frank X. Walker, both co-founders of the Kentucky-based literary group “the Affrilachian* Poets.” Additional guest poets include Ricardo Nazario Colon, Makalani Bandeli and Jude McPherson.

The Museum’s Street Gallery will take on a coffeehouse atmosphere when Affrilachian poets, friends and supporters set the tone for an inspirational gathering of vision and voice.

Refreshments will be provided by Heine Brothers’ Coffee and music will be provided by local jazz musician Ron Jones.

“An Evening with Affrilachian Poets” is presented by E.ON., with support from Brown-Forman and Heine Brothers’ Coffee.

For more info: 502-589-0102; karenwelch@kentuckyarts.org; www.kentuckyarts.org

Thursday, March 11 from 6-8pm

Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
715 West Main Street
Louisville, KY

The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft will host the Annual Artist Potluck Dinner on Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 6pm-8pm. In an effort to reduce waste and keep the event green, artists are asked to not only bring a dish to share, but also bring their own reusable plate, cloth napkin, silverware and cup. This event is free, but artists are encouraged to RSVP by calling (502) 589-0102 or emailing karenwelch@kentuckyarts.org.

For more info: 502-589-0102; karenwelch@kentuckyarts.org; www.kentuckyarts.org

January 9 – April 10, 2010
Museum hours are Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturday 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., or by appointment.

Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
715 West Main Street
Louisville, KY

From Hip-Hop music to contemporary literature, movies to cable television, the identity of Black America is often characterized by caricature and exaggeration. Searching for the Heart of Black Identity showcases the work of an amazing group of African-American artists from across America whose work explores this cultural conundrum. This provocative exhibition includes works in film, photography, textiles, sculpture, paintings and poetry. Each participating artist embarks on their own quest to engage the world through the prism of his or her own personal family, social history and experience. The resulting work is a snapshot of what it means to be African American in contemporary society.

For more info: 502-589-0102; www.KentuckyArts.org

Tuesday-Saturday: 11am, 1pm & 3pm
Sunday: 1pm & 3pm

KentuckyShow!
501 West Main Street
Louisvillle, KY

KentuckyShow! is a thirty-minute breathtakingly beautiful and exciting multimedia experience as told by Ashley Judd. It is housed in its own state-of-the-art theater in The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, 501 West Main, Street, Louisville, Ky. Admission is $7 and $6 for Students and Seniors. AAA discount and groups rates are available as well. Please call KentuckyShow! at 502-562-7800 or email timking@kentuckyshow.com for more information. www.kentuckyshow.com

For more info: 502-562-7800; timking@kentuckyshow.com; www.kentuckyshow.com

Please change contact info on our listing to kathyknotts@kentuckyshow.com. Also, no more $6 tickets. General admission is $7

KentuckyShow!
501 West Main St.
Louisville, KY

see above

For more info: 502-562-7800; kathyknotts@kentuckyshow.com; www.kentuckyshow.com

Sunday 1:00 - 4:00; Tuesday through Saturday 11:00 - 4:00.

Kentucky Center for the Arts
501 West Main St.
Louisville, KY

Thirty minutes of breathtaking multimedia that highlights Kentucky's fascinating people, places and spirit. Narrated by Ashley Judd. Shows in its own state-of-the-art theater.

For more info: 502-562-7800; kathyknotts@kentuckyshow.com; www.kentuckyshow.com

March 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27 at 7:30PM
March 27th matinee at 2:30PM


The Rudyard Kipling
422 W. Oak Street
Louisville, KY

This is a remount of LFL's premiere plau first
created and performed in NYC in 2001.
Crossing Mountains: To Teach All We Can and
To Learn All We Can tells the 100 year old
story of the Hindman Settlement School,
exploring the many obstacles against which an
Appalachian mountain community in Kentucky
has had to struggle in order to create
exceptional educational and cultural
opportunities for the youth and adults in the
region. This play explores the school's history,
its significance to its specific community, and
its resonance with the entire human
community. At the play's core is the universal
struggle for progress and growth.

For more info: 502-638-2559; trina@lookingforlilith.org; www.lookingforlilith.org

Friday, April 9 @ 8 pm and Saturday, April 10 @ 2 pm/8 pm

Louisville Ballet
315 E. Main St.
Louisville, KY

One of the Petipa/Tchaikovsky masterpieces, Swan Lake embodies all the ideals of the classical ballet: beauty, strength and grace. The ballet centers around one of the most recognizable themes in dance: good triumphing over evil. An evil sorcerer casts a horrific spell on Princess Odette, transforming her into a swan every evening at midnight, an enchantment that may forever prevent her from being united with her true love. Swan Lake recounts the struggles and triumphs of love in this magnificent gem of the classical ballet.

Live score performed by Louisville Orchestra.

Tickets start as low as $25!

For more info: 502-583-2623; info@louisvilleballet.org; www.louisvilleballet.org

Sunday, April 11, 2010
4 PM

St Brigid Catholic Church
1520 Hepburn Avenue @ Baxter Avenue
Louisville, KY

Masterworks Concert
Dvorak: Mass in D
plus other sacred choral settings

For more info: 502-968-6300; LouisvilleChorus@LouisvilleChorus.org; LouisvilleChorus.org

March 8, 15, 22, 29. April 4, 11, 19, 26.
6-8PM

Louisville Visual Art Association
3005 River Road
Louisville, KY

This eight-week ceramics class explores fundamental hand sculpting philosophy and techniques through the construction of utilitarian objects. Students of beginning and intermediate skill levels will be educated on foundation terms and techniques including bisque, glazes, slab method tiling, trivets, and coil method to produce a variety of home and garden sculptures and vessels.

$100 for 8 sessions/ $80 for LVAA members*

*Students and seniors are granted member discount rate

Cost includes instruction and supplies.

For more info: 502.896.2146; info@louisvillevisualart.org; www.louisvillevisualart.org/adultceramics.html

April 4, 11, 18, 25
2-4PM

Louisville Visual Art Association
3005 River Road
Louisville, KY

Learn to create your own glass art beads. You will heat rods of soft and colorful Morretti glass in a 2,000-degree flame to form various shapes and surface decorations. Over the course of four classes you will learn a variety of glass techniques, tips, and tricks. Explore the magic of glass and craft small-scale sculpture and wearable art. The class is appropriate for any level of glass working experience.

$250 for 4 sessions/ $200 for LVAA members*

*Students and seniors are granted member discount rate

Cost includes instruction and supplies.

For more info: 502.896.2146; info@louisvillevisualart.org; www.louisvillevisualart.org/adultglass.html

March 12 - April 11. Monday-Friday 9-5, Sunday 12-4

Louisville Visual Art Association
3005 River Road
Louisville, KY

You can make an $100 Fundred Dollar Bill and be part of a nation-wide public art project that will bring awareness to an environmental/health catastrophe in New Orleans. Come by LVAA to create your own fundred dollar bill! Tell your friends to participate!

More info on the project: www.fundred.org

For more info: 502.896.2146; info@louisvillevisualart.org; www.louisvillevisualart.org

Monday April 5 - Friday April 9
10AM - 4PM

Louisville Visual Art Association
3005 River Road
Louisville, KY

The Kentucky School of Art and the Louisville Visual Art Association are offering art classes for high school students taught by college level professors! Classes are designed for all skill levels. Students will spend their time in the studio/classroom working and receiving feedback from the instructors. The classes will be interactive and breaks will be frequent. Lunch and art supplies provided. Please bring your own smock.

Monday April 5 - Friday April 9, 2010
$30 per class or $120 for all 5 classes

Classes limited to 15 students! Sign up today!

For more information visit www.kentuckyschoolofart.com or call 502.618.4600

For more info: 502.896.2146; info@louisvillevisualart.org; www.louisvillevisualart.org/winter.html

Sunday, April 25, 2010 from 11:00 am to 1:30 pm

Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing
7410 Moorman Road
Louisville, KY

Kick off Derby Week with a traditional Kentucky breakfast on the banks of the beautiful Ohio River at this historic property! Enjoy bluegrass music, horse-drawn carriage rides, bid on fantastic items in the silent auction and tour the 1837 Farnsley-Moremen House. Tickets are $50/person and $400/table of 8.

For more info: 502-935-6809; info@riverside-landing.org; www.riverside-landing.org

Saturday, April 17, 2010 from 8:00 am to 3:00 PM and Sunday, April 18, 2010 from Noon to 3:00 PM

Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing
7410 Moorman Road
Louisville, KY

Purchase locally-grown annuals, perennials, vegetables, herbs, seeds and more for your home garden at this beautiful historic site on the Ohio River! All proceeds benefit the Riverside Garden Club which is dedicated to public education and beautification efforts at Riverside.

For more info: 502-935-6809; info@riverside-landing.org; www.riverside-landing.org

March 17 & 18 at 10 a.m.
March 19 at 7:30 p.m.
March 20 at 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.

Ursuline Arts Center, bldg. 5
3105 Lexington Road
Louisville, KY

Nineteen students ages 11 to 13 from 7 middle schools will perform in the Sacred Heart School for the Arts production of Once on This Island Junior. Set in the Caribbean, this colorful, imaginative musical tells the story of Ti Mourne, a poor peasant girl who rescues, nurses and falls in love with Daniel, a boy from a wealthy family. When Daniel is returned to his people, the gods who rule the island guide Ti Mourne on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice and death. The production is directed by Mary Holt. Assistant director is Kristi Papailler.

At each performance, Sacred Heart School for the Arts will be accepting donations for Edge Outreach, a Louisville-based non-profit group dedicated to providing clean, safe water in developing countries. All funds raised will be donated to the Edge Outreach Haiti relief efforts to provide clean water for children and families.

For more info: 502-897-1816; lslaughter@sacredheartschools.org; www.sacredheartschools.org

January 11, 2010 through Friday, April 30, 2010

Sacred Heart School for the Arts
3105 Lexington Road
Louisville, KY

Come awaken your spirit by studying visual art, music, dance, or drama at our community arts school, Sacred Heart School for the Arts! We offer a comprehensive drama program for preschool through eighth grade students and a full youth theater season of productions; kindermusik; private lessons in voice and a variety of instruments; Instrumental Ensemble for intermediate and advanced middle and high school string and wind musicians; visual art classes for preschool through eighth grade students and for adults; and dance classes in Toddler Moves, creative movement, ballet, jazz, tap, and modern dance; and Junior and Senior Dance Ensembles. For more information, please call the SHSA office at 897-1816.

For more info: 502-897-1816; lslaughter@sacredheartschools.org; www.sacredheartschools.org

Saturday, April 24 & May 8, 10 am and 2 pm

The Kentucky Center
501 W Main Street
Louisville, KY

Join Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Linus, Lucy and the whole gang on a purely average day filled with life, laughter, and a little baseball! Featuring all time favorite musical numbers “My Philosophy” and “Suppertime”, You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown is a Tony Award winning musical that celebrates the innocence and spirit of early childhood and the friends that come with it.

Recommended for Ages 5 and up


For more info: 502-584-7777; hwemitt@ltastages.org; www.KentuckyCenter.org

March 31 - 5:30 p.m.

Chao Auditorium, University of Louisville
Ekstrom Library, 2301 S. 3rd Street
Louisville, KY

Walter Hixson, author of The Myth of American Diplomacy: National Identity and U.S. Foreign Policy, will speak on America’s constructed identity and its effect on our foreign policy. Hixson, professor and chair of the Department of History, University of Akron, will speak at the Chao Auditorium, the University of Louisville. This event is co-sponsored by the History Department of the University of Louisville, and The Filson Historical Society.

In The Myth of American Diplomacy, Hixson thoroughly examines the history of conflicts in the United States, from our clashes with American Indians to the present-day war on terror. He argues that America’s own perception of its national destiny has been the deciding factor in our violent engagements, rather than outside menaces. Hixson has published numerous books and articles on the history of U.S. foreign policy, including the prize-winning George F. Kennan: Cold War Iconoclast.

For more info: 502-635-5083; jackson@filsonhistorical.org; www.filsonhistorical.org

March 23 - 6 p.m.

The Filson Historical Society
1310 S. Third Street
Louisville, KY

The Filson Historical Society is honored to present acclaimed Louisville sculptor Ed Hamilton. Hamilton, author of the candid autobiography The Birth of an Artist: A Journey of Discovery, will speak on his journey from growing up on Sixth and Walnut Streets, to sculpting the Lincoln Memorial for Waterfront Park.

For more info: 502-635-5083; jackson@filsonhistorical.org; www.filsonhistorical.org

March 12 - 12 p.m.

The Filson Historical Society
1310 S. Third Street
Louisville, KY

Portrait: Early Families in Frankfort Before 1860 came to fruition through the efforts of Frankfort citizens curious about their community’s past. The book is a rich exploration of a crucial time in Frankfort’s settlement. Nash Cox and Sally Lanham will discuss Portrait and present rarely-seen images as well.

This lavishly illustrated volume contains concise family histories that highlight early settlers’ diverse personal experiences. Cox and Lanham assisted in the organization of the project and edited the book. Cox is the former Executive Director of the Kentucky Arts Council, and Lanham is an accomplished painter and teacher.

For more info: 502-635-5086; jackson@filsonhistorical.org; www.filsonhistorical.org

March 18 - 12 p.m.

The Filson Historical Society
1310 S. Third Street
Louisville, KY

Susan Reigler, author of The Complete Guide to Kentucky State Parks, will talk about unexpected encounters in various parks, ranging from bears in the road to little-known historical facts. This talk will be illustrated with Pam Spaulding’s photographs and take place at The Filson Historical Society.

Overflowing with vivid color photographs of every state park in the commonwealth, The Complete Guide offers both historical facts and travel-planning information, resulting in an essential introduction to Kentucky’s nationally acclaimed parks system. Susan Reigler is a former travel writer and restaurant critic at the Louisville Courier-Journal and is the author of Compass American Guides: Kentucky, as well as The Kentucky Bourbon Cocktail Book and Adventures in Dining: Kentucky Bourbon Country.

For more info: 502-635-5086; jackson@filsonhistorical.org; www.filsonhistorical.org

Saturday, March 13, 8 p.m.

The Kentucky Center, Bomhard Theater
501 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY

For three years in their native Galway they brought audiences to their feet every night. Now,
these seven remarkable singers, dancers and musicians bring the color and spirit of Celtic
music to America. With all the authentic tradition of their Irish roots and all the raw energy and
bold showmanship of youth, these remarkable performers will light up the Bomhard stage with
exuberant, rousing, haunting music and dance.


For more info: 502-584-7777; www.kentuckycenter.org

Friday, March 12, 8 p.m.

The Kentucky Center,Whitney Hall
501 W. Main St.
Louisville, KY

Multiple Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Norah Jones has announced U.S. tour
dates in support of her critically-acclaimed new album The Fall. The Fall finds Jones
experimenting with a new set of collaborators, including Jacquire King, a noted producer and
engineer who has worked with Kings of Leon, Tom Waits, and Modest Mouse among others.
Jones enlisted several songwriting collaborators, including Ryan Adams and Okkervil River’s Will
Sheff, as well as her frequent partner Jesse Harris. King also helped Jones put together a new
group of musicians to perform on the album, including drummers Joey Waronker (Beck, R.E.M.)
and James Gadson (Bill Withers), keyboardist James Poyser (Erykah Badu, Al Green), and
guitarists Marc Ribot (Tom Waits, Elvis Costello) and Smokey Hormel (Johnny Cash, Joe
Strummer).


For more info: 502-584-7777; www.kentuckycenter.org

Friday, March 12, 8 p.m.

The Brown Theatre
315 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY

This mind-blowing dance company makes its triumphant return to the Brown Theatre stage. Fun
and daring, bold and sensual, innovative and just plain remarkable, Pilobolus has amazed dance
fans and theater lovers alike. From their ground-breaking performance at the 2007 Academy
Awards to their outrageous commercials for Toyota and Ford, Pilobolus has burst outside the
bounds of modern dance to become a part of the American contemporary landscape.


For more info: 502-584-7777; www.kentuckycenter.org

Friday, March 26, 7 p.m.
Saturday, March 27, 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 28, 1 p.m., 4:30 p.m.

The Brown Theatre
315 W. Broadway
Louisville, KY

Join Elmo and his Sesame Street Live friends as they dream about growing up. Adults will hear
music they'll recognize and enjoy sharing with children, such as "Home on the Range," "Down on
the Corner" and "Give a Little Love." When Elmo Grows Up features nearly two dozen songs,
including classics that children will love to sing along with, such as "I Love Trash" and "Itsy Bitsy
Spider."


For more info: 502-584-7777; www.kentuckycenter.org

April 11, 2010 from 12pm - 4pm

The Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, KY

E.ON U.S. presents Party for the Planet: A Month-long Celebration of the Earth Featuring Bat Awareness Day starring Stellaluna. Guests will have a chance to meet and greet Stellaluna from 12-4pm during this event day which features keeper talks and animals enrichment activities all
centered around bats.

For more info: 502-238-5331

April 10, 2010 from 8am-12pm
April 17, 2010 from 8am-12pm
April 24, 2010 from 8am-12pm

The Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, KY

You can purchase quality hardwood bark mulch and Zoo Poopy Doo (which is made especially by our animals at the Zoo!) from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 10, 17 and 24. Zoo Poopy Doo is a rich compost mixture comprised of Zoo hoof stock manure (like elephant, rhino, camel and giraffe), hay, straw and wood shavings. Make your purchases at the ticket windows (in front of the Zoo entrance gates) and then collect your mulch or compost in the Zoo’s second tier of the bus parking lot.

Mulch - $25 per load for small pick-up truck, $40 per load for medium to full size pick-up truck

Compost - $35 per scoop / $10.00 per garbage can

*Note: Bags of compost are not available for sale*

For more info: 502-238-5331; kara.bussabarger@louisvilleky.gov; www.louisvillezoo.org

Aprl 25, 2010 from 12pm -4pm

The Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, KY

E.ON U.S. presents Party for the Planet: A Month-long Celebration of the Earth Featuring a Party for the Planet to celebrate Earth Day! You can learn about the Zoo’s conservation efforts and visit environmental displays by some of our eco- partners at four stations setup throughout the Zoo. The first 1,000 guests to bring in an old cell phone to donate to the Zoo’s cell phone recycling program will receive a FREE “I Helped Save Gorillas” cloth tote bag from Eco-Cell, the Zoo’s partner in cell phone recycling. A limited number of the tote bags will also be available for sale for $5 each with proceeds benefiting the Zoo’s conservation fund. Then be sure to pick up your free copy of the Toyota Backyard Action Hero Magazine. Come join the fun and learn what you can do to help save our planet! Special discount admission for the day is just $2 per person!

For more info: 502-238-5331

April 4, 2010 from 12pm -4pm

The Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, KY

E.ON U.S. presents Party for the Planet: A Month-long Celebration of the Earth Featuring Eggstravaganza. Visit the Zoo to celebrate Easter with some of our EGGstraordinary egg-laying animals. Be sure to pick up your egg scavenger hunt as you enter the Zoo. The Easter Bunny will be here to meet and greet visitors in Zoo Vision from 12-4pm. Be sure to bring your cameras to take some great family photos!

For more info: 502-238-5331; kara.bussabarger@louisvilleky.gov; www.louisvillezoo.org

March 1 - October 30, 2010 from Monday -Saturday, 8:00am to 9:30am
Twilight Hours June-July; Thursday and Friday 5-7pm

The Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, KY

The Norton Healthcare Get Healthy Walking Club is a free program that promotes walking and healthy lifestyles. As a partner, the Louisville Zoo offers safe and invigorating walking privileges
during the year. To become a member of this free program just call (502) 629-1234.
Monday -Saturday, 8:00am to 9:30am
Twilight Hours June-July; Thursday and Friday 5-7pm

For more info: 502-629-1234

April 18, 2010 from 12pm - 4pm

The Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, KY

E.ON U.S. presents Party for the Planet: A Month-long Celebration of the Earth Featuring Primate Awareness Day featuring Curious George. Guests will have a chance to meet and greet
Curious George from 12-4pm during this event day which features keeper talks and animals enrichment activities all centered around primates.

For more info: 502-238-5331

March 13, 2010 from 11am-11:30pm

The Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, KY

Join us as at 11 a.m. we sing Happy Birthday to Louisville’s favorite toddler! Everyone will enjoy watching Scotty demolish his “cake” which will be prepared especially for him by the Zoo’s commissary. His keepers will weigh and measure him, and we’re sure he’ll have presents to open.

For more info: 502-238-5331; kara.bussabarger@louisvilleky.gov; www.louisvillezoo.org

April 3, 2010 1pm-4pm

The Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, KY

Visit with folks from the Louisville Nature Center from 1 – 4 p.m. to learn about all their camps, classes and programs. They will also be offering their popular rain barrels for sale for $60 – that’s a $10 dollar discount on the regular price.

For more info: 502-238-5331; kara.bussabarger@louisvilleky.gov; www.louisvillezoo.org/

Saturday, April 10 , 12 to 3p

The Speed Art Museum
2035 S. Third St.
Louisville, KY

In connection with the exhibition The Most Famous People in the World: Karsh 100, this Family Studio will offer a unique activity that will light up the studio with creativity. Admission is free for members, $5 for non-members.

For more info: 502-634-2700; kpopp@speedmuseum.org; www.speedmuseum.org

Saturday, April 24, 12 to 3p

The Speed Art Museum
2035 S. Third St.
Louisville, KY

In connection with the exhibition The Most Famous People in the World: Karsh 100, this Family Studio will offer a unique activity that will light up the studio with creativity. Admission is free for members, $5 for non-members.

For more info: 502-634-2700; kpopp@speedmuseum.org; www.speedmuseum.org

Friday, April 16, 6p

The Speed Art Museum
2035 S. Third St.
Louisville, KY

Join us on the third Friday of March, April and May for our Classics and Cocktails film series, co-sponsored by the Louisville Film Society. A variety of film classics featuring the celebrities of the museum’s current exhibition The Most Famous People in the World: Karsh 100 will be shown in the Speed Auditorium. Films are free. Admission to the exhibition is free for members, $10 for non-members.

Sabrina and Champagne - Friday, March 19, 6p
National Velvet and Mint Juleps - Friday, April 16, 6p
La Dolce Vita and Campari - Friday, May 21, 6p


For more info: 502-634-2700; kpopp@speedmuseum.org; www.speedmuseum.org

Friday, March 19, 6p

The Speed Art Museum
2035 S. Third St.
Louisville, KY

Join us on the third Friday of March, April and May for our Classics and Cocktails film series, co-sponsored by the Louisville Film Society. A variety of film classics featuring the celebrities of the museum’s current exhibition The Most Famous People in the World: Karsh 100 will be shown in the Speed Auditorium. Films are free. Admission to the exhibition is free for members, $10 for non-members.

Sabrina and Champagne - Friday, March 19, 6p
National Velvet and Mint Juleps - Friday, April 16, 6p
La Dolce Vita and Campari - Friday, May 21, 6p


For more info: 502-634-2700; kpopp@speedmuseum.org; www.speedmuseum.org

Friday, March 12, 6p

The Speed Art Museum
2035 S. Third St.
Louisville, KY

Join us for this very special screening of Ian McLaren’s documentary film, Karsh IS History in conjunction with the opening of The Most Famous People in the World: Karsh 100. McLaren’s film presents a contemporary reflection of Yousuf Karsh’s work as portrait photographer. Admission to the film is free / Speed Auditorium. Admission to the exhibition is free for members, $10 for non-members.

For more info: 502-634-2700; kpopp@speedmuseum.org; www.speedmuseum.org

April 25 to August 1, 2010

The Speed Art Museum
2035 S. Third St.
Louisville, KY

Be the first to see Fifty Years of Contemporary Glass: Art, Craft, or Otherwise? features highlights from the Adele and Leonard Leight Collection, one of the nation’s most comprehensive collections of contemporary glass, as well as supplements from other sources. Created around 1960, the international studio glass movement will, in 2010, move past the half-century mark. Fifty Years of Contemporary Glass: Art, Craft, or Otherwise? looks at the movement’s development from both an historical and a critical perspective. Admission is free.

For more info: 502-634-2700; kpopp@speedmuseum.org; www.speedmuseum.org

Saturday, March 27, 8p

The Speed Art Museum
2035 S. Third St.
Louisville, KY

Since his operatic debut in 1984, Ian Bostridge has risen to major prominence in the world of classical music. Performance will be held at the University of Louisville School of Music, Comstock Hall. Admission is free for members, $10 for non-members.

For more info: 502-634-2700; kpopp@speedmuseum.org; www.speedmuseum.org

Saturday, March 13 from 11a to 4p and Sunday, March 14 from 1 to 4p

The Speed Art Museum
2035 S. Third St.
Louisville, KY

Reveal the artist within! Join us and Madcap Puppets for activities during our family weekend that are sure to ignite your creativity. See a puppet show, experiment with art materials, make a dramatic portrait or explore the galleries for art that inspired the Art Sparks Interactive Gallery. Family weekend event is ideal for all ages and admission is free. Family Studios are free for members, $5 for non-members. ! Madcap Puppets Presents Annie Oakley Wild West Show at 11a & 1p on Saturday and 1 & 3p on Sunday. Madcap Puppet shows are appropriate for ages 5 and up. Admission to puppet theatre performances is $6 for members, $8 for non-members.

For more info: 502-634-2700; kpopp@speedmuseum.org; www.speedmuseum.org

Wednesday, April 7, Thursday, April 8 and Friday, April 9, 10 to 1p

The Speed Art Museum
2035 S. Third St.
Louisville, KY

Go deep into a highlighted museum gallery and explore the collection with unique hands-on activities that are guaranteed to be creative and fun!

For more info: 502-634-2700; kpopp@speedmuseum.org; www.speedmuseum.org

March 12 to June 27, 2010

The Speed Art Museum
2035 S. Third St.
Louisville, KY

Yousuf Karsh, the man behind the lens of some of the 20th-century’s most famous photographic portraits, is known internationally for his ability to capture the true humanity of an individual in his work. Appropriately titled, The Most Famous People in the World: Karsh 100 was organized to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Karsh’s birth. Included in it are many of the best known portraits of the era’s most illustrious faces displayed alongside rarely seen earlier photographs that reveal how Karsh learned his craft. Represented are luminaries in the fields of art, music, science, theater, politics, and film, including Ernest Hemingway, Audrey Hepburn, Pablo Picasso, Mother Teresa, Jacqueline Kennedy, Queen Elizabeth II, Andy Warhol, and many others. This exhibition represents a visual biography of the photographer, who died in 2002.

Admission is free for museum members, $10 for non-members


For more info: 502-634-2700; kpopp@speedmuseum.org; www.speedmuseum.org