February 24, 2010 – 9:11 pm
King Tutankhamun “Wonderful Things” Exhibit Ten years in the making, from the artisans of the Pharaonic Village in Egypt, the Field Museum, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, this dazzling collection of reproductions of Tutankhamun’s legendary treasures recreates the richest archaeological find of all time. Accompanied by a lively text, 125 replicas of the pharaoh’s [...]
February 24, 2010 – 10:20 am
Through April 2 Derby Dinner Playhouse 525 Marriott Drive, Clarksville, Ind. (812) 288-8281 www.derbydinner.com $29-$42; times vary The phrase “1970s music” often conjures memories of disco and leisure suits. That’s unfortunate and unfair — not all pop culture in that confusing decade was bad. Granted, most of it was, but not all. Derby Dinner Playhouse [...]
February 24, 2010 – 10:06 am
Wednesday, Feb. 24 Hard Rock Café Fourth Street Live www.hardrock.com Free; 5 p.m. One of the biggest bands of the ‘90s, with countless awards and millions of albums sold, goes small ball this time around. Canadian pop-rockers Barenaked Ladies are hitting a string of intimate shows before kicking off a tour of larger venues later [...]
February 24, 2010 – 10:05 am
Wednesday, Feb. 24 Skull Alley 1017 E. Broadway www.skullalley.net $5; 8 p.m. Louisville has, for whatever odd reason, always had a thriving zombie scene. I’ve never really figured out what it is about this odd little city that lends itself to a zombie apocalypse, but almost everyone I know seems to be prepared for it, [...]
February 24, 2010 – 10:00 am
The Bicycle Art Show is now accepting “Bike Art.” The exhibition will take place at Liberty Tattoo and Art Parlor, 2801 S. Third St. The show will run March through April. Deadline: Saturday, Feb. 27. Contact libertytattooandartparlor@gmail.com for more details.
February 23, 2010 – 9:35 am
F.A.T. Friday — the Frankfort Ave. Trolley on the final Friday of the month, Feb. 26. Explore the art galleries, shops and restaurants along Frankfort, Story and Mellwood Avenues from 6-10 p.m. There’s free parking, then hop on and off the free trolley.
February 23, 2010 – 9:29 am
Feb. 23-March 4 Ekstrom Library U of L Free; 6 p.m. Featuring “Dakan” on Feb. 23; “The Mighty Celt” on Feb. 25; “Behind the Sun” on March 2; and “The Road Home” on March 4.
February 23, 2010 – 9:26 am
Tuesday, Feb. 23 Bistro Le Relais 2817 Taylorsville Road 451-9020 www.lerelaisrestaurant.com $75; 7 p.m. Featuring Old World vs. New World blind wine tasting. Call for reservations.
February 23, 2010 – 9:24 am
Tuesday, Feb. 23 The Filson Historical Society 1310 S. Third St. 635-5083 www.filsonhistorical.org Free; 6 p.m. In Cotton and Race in the Making of America, Gene Dattel relates a compelling story of cotton’s powerful economic hold on this country and the resulting cruel effect on African-Americans. Dattel, a financial historian, author, lecturer, and government and private [...]
February 23, 2010 – 9:21 am
Tuesday, Feb. 23 U of L Gheens Science Hall/Rauch Planetarium 108 W Brandeis Ave. 852-6664 Free; 7 p.m. The bourgeoisie liberal elitists who read this publication (yes, you) are no doubt familiar with the “fair trade” moniker. Although in recent years the term has become something of a prerequisite for guilt-free conspicuous consumption among the [...]
February 23, 2010 – 7:52 am
The Kentucky Derby has many products for sale this year, all designed by French artist Linda Le Kinff. The product line includes t-shirts, wallets and scarves featuring the official art of the Kentucky Derby. A favorite the last two years has been the new line of at-home party essentials including paper plates, cups, napkins and decorations. [...]
February 22, 2010 – 10:11 am
Monday, Feb. 22 Churchill Downs Triple Crown Room www.chocolatedreams.org $50 (single), $90 (couple); 6-9 p.m. GuardiaCare Services, a Louisville social service agency that has served area seniors who are at financial and physical risk for 40 years, will host the fifth annual “Chocolate Dreams – An Evening of Decadent Bliss” on Monday. The benefit will feature samplings [...]
February 22, 2010 – 10:07 am
Saturday, Feb. 27 Blue Apple Players AUDITIONING ACTORS AND ACTRESSES FOR THE UPCOMING SPRING TOUR OF “THE BOY WHO CRIED WOLF” ON FEB. 27. AT 10 a.m. AT CHRIST EVANGELICAL UCC 2212 BRECKINRIDGE St. TO SCHEDULE AN AUDITION CONTACT PAUL OR TIM AT 502-587-7990 OR EMAIL PICTURE AND RESUME TO paul@blueappleplayers.org.
February 22, 2010 – 9:50 am
“APH InSights 2010: Visions From the Mind” is the 19th annual juried art competition and exhibition for artists who are visually impaired or blind. The American Printing House, 1839 Frankfort Ave., sponsors the exhibition, which is open to everyone from preschool children to senior citizens and professional artists, as well as hobbyists and school art classes. [...]
February 21, 2010 – 6:09 pm
On Monday, Feb. 22 at 1-2 p.m. (rebroadcast 9-10 p.m.), WFPL Radio 89.3 FM will discuss “Looking at Contemporary Art” with guests Churchill Davenport, Director, Kentucky School of Art; William Morrow, Director, 21c Museum and International Contemporary Art Foundation and Martha Slaughter, Independent Curator and Arts Consultant. Call 814-TALK (8255) to ask questions during the [...]
February 19, 2010 – 2:16 pm
•Rockin’ for Kids Saturday, Feb. 20 U of L Swain Student Activities Center 2100 S. Floyd St. 629-8338 www.helpkosairchildrenshospital.com $5 ($20 for families of four or more); 2-5 p.m. On Saturday, the kids bring the rock to the University of Louisville Student Activities Center. The third Rockin’ for Kids event benefits the Kosair Children’s Hospital [...]
