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Weekender: June 15-16

June 14, 2013 – 9:01 am

•Powered With Pride 5K Saturday, June 15 Cherokee Park (Rugby Field) poweredwithpride.com $30 ($25 adv.); 8 a.m. Sometimes those of us with pride just can’t sit still. As if marching in a parade wasn’t enough, now there’s a 5K run/walk titled Powered With Pride that takes place Saturday morning before the Kentuckiana Pride Fest starts [...]

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Kentuckiana Pride Fest @ The Belvedere

June 14, 2013 – 8:54 am

June 14-15 The Belvedere kypride.com Fri.: Free; 8 p.m. Sat: $5; noon There’s more talent at this year’s Pride Fest than you can shake a rainbow-colored stick at. The parade on Friday kicks things off as community organizations, businesses and people roll down Main Street in the name of pride, equality and acceptance. The route [...]

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Greek Fest @ The Belvedere

June 7, 2013 – 2:04 pm

June 7-9 The Belvedere (Fifth & Main) louisvillegreekfest.com $2 (under 9 free); 4-11 p.m. (Fri.), 11 a.m.-11 p.m. (Sat.), noon-6 p.m. (Sun.) Put down that tiny little cup of Chobani or Oikos yogurt. The time has come to stuff your face with some authentic eats. Greek Fest returns this weekend for a three-day celebration of [...]

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Germantown-Schnitzelburg Blues Festival

May 31, 2013 – 12:32 pm

May 31-June 1 Check’s Café 1101 E. Burnett Ave. Free; 6 p.m.-midnight What Germantown lacks in physical beauty she makes up for with loads of personality, most notably a penchant for fun. In addition to an abundance of dive bars, the nabe throws some lively street parties, including this weekend’s Germantown-Schnitzelburg Blues Festival. Now in [...]

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Weekender: May 25-27

May 24, 2013 – 12:25 pm

•Instant Installation Invitational Saturday, May 25 Swanson Contemporary 638 E. Market St. • 589-5466 swansonreedgallery.com Free; 7-9:30 p.m. This is the second “ready-set-create” Instant Installation Invitation organized by artist/curator Ezra Kellerman. Nicknamed the “iii Spring Meet,” the live art competition comes with hefty cash prizes totaling $1,000. So what do the artists have to do [...]

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Seeking photographs and stories of Louisvillians

May 23, 2013 – 11:00 am

Do you know of someone who has shaped the community of Louisville and should be recognized for it? Would you like to help preserve the stories of the people who have made your community great? Local resident Kris Applegate is currently compiling a book of legendary locals of Louisville and is looking for your help. [...]

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Weekender: May 18-19

May 17, 2013 – 12:17 pm

•GARDENZART Saturday, May 18  Hidden Hill Nursery & Sculpture Garden 1011 Utica-Charlestown Road, Utica, Ind. 812-282-0524 • hiddenhillnursery.com Free; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. I’m stating the obvious when I say gardens consist of plants, flowers and shrubs. But any respectable garden should have a bit of stone, metal or glass for decoration … in addition to [...]

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Weekender: May 4-5

May 3, 2013 – 9:05 am

•Down & Derby Saturday, May 4 The Pointe 1205 E. Washington St. louisvilledownandderby.com $40; 8 p.m. Once again, the folks at Down & Derby want to you dance away your horseracing blues or celebrate your winnings after the big race. A fundraiser for Louisville Youth Group, this annual party features music by L.A. DJ Brynn [...]

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Weekender: April 27-28

April 26, 2013 – 2:50 pm

•Cherokee Triangle Art Fair April 27-28 Cherokee Triangle cherokeetriangle.org Free; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Imagine a massive block party, crank it up a few notches, then throw in the joy of shopping for unique, creative wares. The result: Cherokee Triangle Art Fair, an annual spring tradition now in its 42nd year. More than 200 artists will [...]

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Chow Wagon time! @ Waterfront Park

April 25, 2013 – 9:06 am

Waterfront Park kdf.org Free (w/ Pegasus Pin); various times On the count of three, everyone shout, “Chow Wagon!” Don’t deny your love for the Derby Festival event that serves up deep-fried corn dogs and buckets of draft beer and is set to tunes from bands both local and national. This year’s national highlights on the [...]

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“Fire & Art 7″ at Cressman

April 15, 2013 – 11:00 am

Reservations required. “Fire & Art 7″ is U of L’s Cressman Center for Visual Art’s annual Thunder party. Included are a downtown rooftop perch for Thunder Over Louisville, parking and  an art-oriented family party that includes watching glassblowing, family movies and light refreshments. 3 p.m.-12 a.m. on Saturday, April 20. 100 E. Main St. $30 adults, $10 [...]

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Weekender: April 13-14

April 12, 2013 – 2:11 pm

•‘Federalism: National Power vs. State Power’ Saturday, April 13 Chao Auditorium, U of L’s Ekstrom Library 2301 S. Third St. Free; 10 a.m. “It’s not tyranny we desire; it’s a just, limited, federal government.” So said Founding Father Alexander Hamilton in 1787, the year our Constitution was adopted. The fight over federalism has been raging [...]

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Mayor Announces Spring Photo Contest

April 5, 2013 – 1:00 pm

What makes you proud to be a Louisvillian? That’s the question Mayor Greg Fischer wants people to answer with images during the city’s first-ever photo contest, open to participants of all skill levels. Whether it’s on an iPhone or a Nikon, we want people scouring the city and taking cool and fun photos – show what’s [...]

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Weekender: March 9-10

March 8, 2013 – 3:25 pm

•St. Patrick’s Parade Saturday, March 9 Baxter/Bardstown corridor louisvilleirish.com Free; 3 p.m. One of the first signs that spring is near has nothing to do with our moody weather — it’s time for the 40th annual Ancient Order of Hibernian’s St. Patrick’s Parade to flash its green and stroll down Baxter Avenue and Bardstown Road. [...]

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Pretty Things Peepshow @ Alley Theater

March 8, 2013 – 10:19 am

March 8-9 Alley Theater 1210 Franklin St. thealleytheater.org $15; 10 p.m. Go-Go Amy’s Pretty Things Peepshow is home to all things strange and lovely: The show is run by burlesque dancers who breathe fire and swallow swords, throw knives, and otherwise risk their lives for their audience’s enjoyment. It is a masterpiece of vintage oddities, [...]

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Weekender: Feb. 23-24

February 22, 2013 – 4:25 pm

•Russian National Orchestra Saturday, Feb. 23 Whitney Hall, Kentucky Center 501 W. Main St. • 584-7777 kentuckycenter.org $25-$65; 7:30 p.m. The Russian National Orchestra began 2013 by playing hometown Moscow. But the ensemble soon escaped the Russian winter and, in February, performs in California, Kentucky and Florida. In May, it’s Italy and Spain. July finds [...]

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Speak Social Reading Series @ Java Brewing Co.

February 22, 2013 – 4:19 pm

Friday, Feb. 22 Java Brewing Co. 1707 Bardstown Road Free; 7:30 p.m. For those who enjoy putting pen to paper (or tapping away at a keyboard), the mic is open and awaiting your words at the next Speak Social Reading Series. Launched in June 2012, this series offers burgeoning local writers an opportunity to share [...]

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Vision Louisville Road Show @ Louisville Free Public Library

February 12, 2013 – 9:24 am

Tuesday, Feb. 12 Louisville Free Public Library 301 York St. • visionlouisville.com Free; 6:30 p.m. What do you want Louisville to look like in 25 years? A utopia of green buildings, mass transit and walkable, tree-lined neighborhoods? Or maybe you’d be satisfied with better bike lanes and a reliable bus system? Whatever your vision, you [...]

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Literary LEO @ Spalding University

January 23, 2013 – 10:19 am

Wednesday, Jan. 23 Spalding University, Egan Center 901 S. Fourth St. Free; 6-9 p.m. Poetry and jazz go together like wine and cheese, and this evening you can experience all of the above (along with a variety of other writing styles and libations) at our annual Literary LEO event. Every year we ask readers to [...]

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PosSOUPbility’s next event

January 21, 2013 – 12:00 pm

Reservations required. PosSOUPbility’s next event is on Sunday, Jan. 27 from 5-7 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church, 809 S. Fourth St. $10 at door, cash only. For more information, check their Facebook page, call 641-6674 or email PosSOUPbility@gmail.com.

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