Louisville Community Corner
The Power of a Single Vote - Louisville Election Information and Polling Places
Louisville voters, if you think you’re too busy to get out and vote on Election Day or that your vote "won’t matter anyway,"
consider that just one vote ...
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Apple Picking Orchards and Apple Farms Guide for Louisville, Kentucky
Apple Picking Resource Guide - go Apple picking in Louisville, Kentucky!
Want a unique, fun activity for fall in the Louisville, KY area? This is where...
Pumpkin Patch Farms in Louisville, KY, Kentucky Area
Local Pumpkin Patch Farms - go pick pumpkin's at a local farm in the Louisville and Jefferson County area.
When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a...
North American International Livestock Exposition
from:North American International Livestock Exposition
The North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) is the world's largest all-breed, purebred livestock exposition. Ten different species of livestock compete in the...
EarthTalk: Electric bikes and scooters
from:EarthTalkDear EarthTalk: Are there any electric bicycles or scooters that make for a nice cheap, green-friendly commute? -- S.F.
Bicycle commuting has long been a symbol of...
Day of the Dead Workshop - Suzanne Martino
from:Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
Workshop participants will have the opportunity to create altars or displays which celebrate Dia De Los Muertos: Day of the Dead. Using a variety of materials, an assemblage...
Weekend Activities in and around Louisville
Give yourself a Time Out this week and treat yourself to a day out on the town. Whether you're in the mood to do some shopping, house hunting, catch a movie or just enjoy the...
5 comments Read more...Byzantine Beaded Bracelet - Todd Flatt
from:Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
The Byzantine Beaded Bracelet workshop will focus on the creation of a 7-8' finished bracelet by learning to work with copper wire. Concepts covered as part of this workshop...
The Odyssey
from:Louisville Stage One Children's Theater
The Odyssey Based on the Epic Poem by Homer / Dramatized by Gregory A. Falls and Kurt Beattie.
Recommended for Grades 5-12 | EST. Runing Time: 60 minutes
The Odyssey was...
Three-banded armadillo rolls into the Louisville Zoo
The Louisville Zoo has a new resident who guests are already gushing over.
“He’s so cute!” a group of children cried out as they spotted Primo, a 1-year-old male...
Don’t let dining out in the Louisville area do you in!
Going out to eat in Louisville and the surrounding area is one of life’s great pleasures. But too often, all those goodies on the menu can leave your waistline feeling a...
3 comments Read more...Performance By Old Crow Medicine Show with special guests The Felice Brothers
from:The Louisville PalaceWe rarely come across genuine buskers in America – street musicians playing their hearts out in public – let alone tightly-meshed ensembles with keening vocal harmonies,...
Read more...Altered Clothes - Alana Alford
from:Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
Students will use sewing machines and hand sewing techniques to convert an old pair of jeans or pants into a skirt. Learn a few embellishment techniques that can make the 'old...
Collecting for Kentucky - A Year of Art Acquisitions, 2007-2008
from:Speed Art Museum
During the past year many exceptional works of art have been given to, or purchased by, the Speed. For the first time the museum will unveil all of these new treasures at once...
International Adoption Informational Seminar
from:Families Thru International Adoption
INTERNATIONAL ADOPTION
Free Informational Seminars
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Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse
from:Louisville Stage One Children's Theater
Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse By Kevin Henkes / Adapted by Kevin Kling
Recommended Grades PreK-3 | EST.Runing Time: 60 minutes
Produced by...
Louisville Zoo sends St. X teen to Canada to study polar bears
SaintXavierHigh School junior Sam Leist, 16, will soon join 15 other high school students from around the world as he travels to Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, to study polar bears...
Read more...2008 - Shelly Zegart: Passionate About Quilts - Challenging Assumptions, Creating Change, Making Con
from:Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
Sponsored by
Eleanor Bingham Miller
Shelly Zegart's love of American quilts began in the mid-1970s when she was looking for quilts to use as art in her...
2008 - American Tapestry Alliance - Biennial 7
from:Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
The American Tapestry Alliance is a 25 year old non-profit organization that promotes and supports tapestry weaving. The Biennial is a juried exhibition which highlights the...
2008 Whackers and Hackers
from:Kentucky Museum of Art and CraftWhackers and Hackers is an exhibition organized by artist Scott Scarboro. It is being presented at KMAC to coincide with the Ryder Cup competition and in conjunction with '18 Art...
Read more...Browse This Week's Classified Ads For Louisville
They're short, potent and can help you move everything from a used treadmill to a 6 bedroom house. Check out our terrific resources for classified ads in and around Louisville,...
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Don’t let fuel costs around Louisville drive you crazy
Lately, going to the gas station to fill up requires a stop beforehand to either take out a second mortgage…or sign over your firstborn (check here for updated gas prices in...
Read more...2008 Images and Ideas - The Photographic Art of Julius Friedman
from:Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft
Sponsored by
Anthem
Julius Friedman is mainstay in the visual arts community of Kentucky. As a graphic designer, photographer, visual artist, co-owner of Chapman...
American Art at the Speed
from:Speed Art Museum
This exhibition features paintings, works on paper, photographs, sculpture, and decorative arts from the museum’s American and Kentucky collections. Mirroring the historical...
Liberty on the Border - A Civil War Exhibit
from:Frazier International History Museum
The Frazier hosts Liberty on the Border:
A Civil War Exhibit September 28, 2008 through January 19, 2009 as part of the Lincoln Bicentennial. Liberty on the Border is unique...
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness - American Art from the Yale University Art Gallery
from:Speed Art Museum
Travel back in time as the Speed premieres one of the most important collections of American art in the world. Featuring more than 230 paintings, drawings, prints, photographs,...
Make a difference in Louisville! Find the perfect local volunteer opportunity
You want to give back, but with so many good causes out there, where to start? There are plenty of great volunteer organizations right here in the Louisville area and around the...
Read more...Back to School for Louisville - Bus Schedules, Lunch Menus, School Supplies and more
Hey, Louisville! Forget the pencils and backpacks: time to gather up school supplies of a different kind! Start the schoolyear off right - and with more sanity - with the...
Cross Cultural Connection
Take a trip without packing a suitcase. A teenager from China, Spain, Germany, Norway brings a different culture into your own home. Your new “son” or...
Read more...Sunday Traditional Worship Service-1
from:Beargrass Christian Church
Date: Sunday, July 27th, 2008Time: 11:00 AM to 6:00 PMVenue: Beargrass Christian ChurchAddress: 4100 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, KY 40207 View MapWeb Site: Click to visit the...
The (Even Greater) Outdoors: Get Out There!
In an age where we spend our days hooked up to Bluetooths, broadband and Blackberries, spending a little time in Nature is even more important to our sanity.Slowing...
1 comment Read more...Louisville Blues-n-Barbecue Festival
The Louisville Blues-n-Barbecue Festival has been heating up midsummer since 1998. offering you a chance to kick back and enjoy the intoxicating sounds of New Orleans and Memphis...
Louisville Zoo opens renovated Tiger Tundra exhibit
On June 2 the Louisville Zoo held a “Grand Opening” for its Amur tiger exhibit after undergoing a $250,000, 5-month renovation.
The exhibit transformation, which is an...
Legacy Lofts Wins National Award
Legacy Lofts Named Multifamily Green Building Project of the Year by the National Association of Home Builders
New Orleans, LA, May 12, 2008 – Legacy Lofts was named...
Tony Stewart’s former pet monkey, Mojo, now resides at the Louisville Zoo
Mojo, a 3-year-old patas monkey previously owned by NASCAR superstar Tony Stewart and Krista Dwyer, recently made the Louisville Zoo his home.
When Stewart and Dwyer noticed...
Winning the Real Estate Game in Louisville in a Tough Market
It's pretty much accepted fact that a Kentucky home is one of the best investments you can make; but like many things in life, timing is everything.
Recent...
Two wheels are better than four!
Whether it’s a gutsy mountain bike, a sleek racer or your trusty Schwinn with the playing cards in the spokes, time to get out and see the world on two wheels.May is...
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Two rare Addax babies born just weeks apart at the Louisville Zoo
The Louisville Zoo is now on baby duty with the recent births of two endangered Addax born weeks apart—one was born April 14 and the other on April 27.
Addax, one of the...
JuneFit Tip: Stretching is for Everyday!
from:JuneFit - Health and Fitness TipsMy motto is, "Stretching is for Everyday", and I do practice what I preach. Research has indicated that regular stretching may be more effective in preventing injuries...
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Where Is The Church?
from:Now U No Publishing CompanyMs. Holly K. Ferguson is a living and breathing vessel who is the author of her newest release, "Where Is The Church". Ferguson actively works in the church...
Read more...LVAA Boat Race Party
from:Louisville Visual Art AssociationThe Louisville Visual Art Association’s annual Boat Race Party provides an entertaining atmosphere, serving as an enjoyable backdrop for the day’s main attraction, the Great...
Read more...An Invitation to our Louisville Community: BLOG ON!
Since this site is all about Louisville, we’d like to get the
unique perspectives of local bloggers. If you’ve been blogging, great – send your name, email and a link to...
A New Look, More Info, New Ways to Share on our new Louisville Community Site!
Welcome to Louisville's new "shared community webspace", at AmericanTowns.com! Not just a fresh new look, but a whole host of new features and resources neatly organized...
3 comments Read more...Extreme Generosity The Only Way To Peace And Fulfillment - Steve McSwain
The Giving Myths author Steve McSwain
The Giving Myths Expert Helps Nonprofits Exceed Their
Wildest Expectations
Louisville - Our culture tells us: get all you...
Chicago Christian Artist MEREDITH ANDREWS/Alaska Cruise 2008
Alaska Inside Passage Cruise June 6-13, 2008
Chicago Christian Artist, Meredith Andrews will be cruising with our Group....and will perform in concert onboard the ship.
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Sun, Sand and Splash Spell Summer Fun in Kentucky!
Nothing says "summer" like spending time by the water. Sure, you could just flop on a towel and leave it at that…but why not make the most of your day in the...
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Louisville Zoo named #1 Zoo in the U.S. for cell phone recycling efforts
The Louisville Zoo is trying to do something about the 100 million cell phones Americans discard each year. And, according to ECO-CELL, North America's premiere cell phone...
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One Child, One Laptop, Endless Possibilities!
It’s a simple, yet profound concept: giving two billion kids in developing nations laptop computers – then watching them change the world.
The One...
A baby elephant is coming to your house!
The next time you come home, Scotty, the Louisville Zoo’s baby elephant, may be waiting for you!
That’s because Scotty is featured on the new cover of The User-Friendly...
Good Folk Fest
Good Folk Fest is centrally located in the heart of the US, Louisville-Kentucky. Featuring over 75 local, regional, and internationally known outsider, visionary and folk...
