Tandy’s Top Two is back!

After a bit of a sabbatical- we are back in the game!
Here are the picks of the week, enjoy!
~ Cyndy

Flags 4 Vets
Saturday, November 07, 2009 @ 10:00 AM local time


Cave Hill Cemetery 



Registration Closing Date 
Friday, November 06, 2009 @ 12:00p


This fully escorted two-mile walk through the rustic northern area of Cave Hill Cemetery courses past the old limestone quarry and striking scenery that few will ever see. Each participant will carry a U.S. Flag to the Military Section of Cave Hill Cemetery, where a poignant ceremony and the flag-in of the 6,000 military graves will take place.






Contact Phone
 502-931-0374
Online Early Registration
(T-Shirts Are Available for $10),
Online Early Registration ends on Monday, November 2, at 12:00 NOON. $20 for Adult (Age 18 or Over) $10 for Youth (Age 13-17) Under 13 – Donations accepted.
Every $1 buys one Flag for a Veterans’ Grave.




Louisville Visual Art Association Auction 2009
November 6, 2009, 6-9PM, Live Auction begins 6:30PM
The Auction that gives back to Visual Art Education. All Auction proceeds benefit the Children’s Fine Art Classes at LVAA and the Mary Spencer Nay Scholarship Foundation at the University of Louisville.
LVAA Water Tower, 3005 River Road, Louisville, KY 40207

Tickets
LVAA or MUSE members – $75, Non-members – $100
Reserved table of 10 seats – $750/$1000



Silent Auction and LIVE Auction, November 6 at LVAA 

Hors d’Oeuvres, cocktails, wine, and beer
Ticket proceeds benefit the Salvation Army Culinary Training Program.
Art Auction Catering by: Chef Timothy Tucker

THE MONKEY WRENCH

will be hosting a chili cook off this sunday starting at 1pm. The sign up fee is $10 and the winner takes all. Make 1 gallon of chili put it in a crock pot and come plug it in. Set it and forget it. The weather is going to be great this week so come out and enjoy this last sunshine run and finish it with a day of football and chili. Sign up w me or just show up and enter.

CHILI COOK OFF
Time:1:00PM Sunday, November 8th
Location:The monkey wrench

It’s like Mars meets Venus… beer and chocolate together in one tasting. Talk about the perfect couples evening!
Next Friday, November 13, Bon Vivant Savant and Cellar Door Chocolates are hosting the aforementioned tasting at Park Place at Slugger Field. The evening includes the beer and chocolates, clearly, as well as a light dinner of mussels and pomme frites. Yummy, yummy, yummy!

The cost is $25 per person if you RSVP in advance to 287-2772.

Louisville Antiques and Fine Living Show
Preview Party
To benefit the Heuser Hearing Institute
Thursday, November 12
6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Admission $125.00
For information or tickets, call (502) 515-3320.
Preview national art and antiques dealers for the upcoming show

Kentucky International Convention Center
221 South 4th Street
Louisville, Kentucky

Show dates:
Friday 11/13—Sunday 11/15
Admission $7.50

Tandy’s Top picks: Hummingbirds, Rocks and Brews oh my!

Its that time again- get your weekend ON right here with the List of Fun!

“Underwired on the Rocks”
Martini Flight Night
Suggested donation to benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Kosair Children’s Hospital and Norton Suburban Hospital.
Create your own martini flight for $9.95
Also featuring $5 martinis
Select complimentary appetizers
Thursday, August 27th
6:00 – 8:00pm
Martini Italian Bistro
The Summit
Suggested donation to benefit the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Kosair Children’s Hospital and Norton Suburban Hospital.

Most needed items include:
Newborn Diapers
Newborn Clothing
Pre-Paid Gas Cards
Toys For Siblings

SATURDAY AUGUST 29:

Brew @ The ZOO August 29, 2009
4 p.m. – 9 p.m
Individual $40.00
Designated Driver $30.00*
Advance ticket purchase at the Zoo
box office by calling
Individual $45.00
Designated Driver $35.00* Day of the Event
(provided the event does not sell out in advance)
Individual $50.00
Designated Driver $40.00*
Held at the Louisville Zoo Oasis band shell, tent and field.
Come enjoy unique brews from over 20 local & regional breweries, as well as a selection of locally produced wines at the Louisville Zoo. While enjoying these fabulous drinks, taste samples of delicious specialties from approximately 25 local restaurants. Music &
Bring your lawn chairs and lounge on the lawn while listening to the tunes of Scott Mertz followed by the renowned Tim Krekel Orchestra.

Saturday August 29, 2009
Walk Away From Colon Cancer
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Join us for the Walk Away From Colon Cancer to celebrate survivorship, support those touched by the disease, and remember those lost. This family-friendly event raises money to reduce preventable colon cancer death by increasing screening rates through education, advocacy, and health systems improvement. Donations are greatly appreciated.
Location: EP “Tom” Sawyer State Park, 3000 Freys Hill Road.
Contact: Claire Albright
E-mail: walk2009@c2p2ky.org
Website: www.coloncancerpreventionproject.org/events.html

Saturday August 29, 2009
Yew Dell Hummingbird Workshop & Festival
Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Don’t miss our second annual event scheduled during the height of the hummingbird migration through Crestwood. Learn the tricks of attracting hummingbirds to your garden and feeders. Talk with nationally recognized hummingbird photographer Russ Thompson about capturing the perfect snapshot. Watch experts catch, band and release hummingbirds. Hummingbird feeders and plants will be available for sale.
Location: Yew Dell Gardens; 6220 Old LaGrange Road; Crestwood, KY 40014.
Contact: Leah Whitmer
E-mail: leahw@yewdellgardens.org
Website: www.yewdellgardens.org

Saturday August 29, 2009
ECO Kids: Everybody Needs a Rock
Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Education Center – purchase admission tickets at theVisitor Center
$5 per family members; $7 per family non-members
Bring the whole family for this fun program where you will pick a rock, paint a rock, pile up rocks, play “Rock, Paper, Scissors,” and you can prowl the Rock Run creek bed. Bernheim rocks!!
Location: Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest
Phone: 502-955-8512
Website: www.bernheim.org

BIG OLD BACKYARD BBQ
THE HOME OF THE INNOCENTS
8/29/2009 5:30 pm
1100 E Market St
Louisville, KY 40206-1838
Host Chef Laurent Geroli @ The English Grill
Unlimited helpings
Live music by the Remedy,
Hayrides
inflatables
Cornhole and much more family style fun!
Adult: $50.00
Students, Police/Firefighters/EMS, Active Military, Senior Citizens: $30.00
Child (12 and younger): No Fees

Get out and have fun everyone!
~ Cyndy

Tandy’s Update for the weekend’s happenings!!

Well, we all know the Fair is going to be kicking it up a notch with the great weather ahead, so lets move off the Midway and find some alternate events out in the ‘Ville:

Enjoy!
~ Cyndy

SATURDAY
Art on the Ohio – downtown Jeffersonville, Indiana
Start date: 08/22/2009 – 10:00 am
End date: 08/23/2009 – 5:00 pm
(Daily)
There will be an arts and crafts show from 10am-6pm on August 22nd and from 10am-5pm on August 23rd. Also the World War II ship, the USS LST-325 will be docked and open for tours. There will be period re-enactments, concerts, stage productions and movies daily!! Lots of great shops and restaurants in the area. Come shop, dine, explore… Historic Downtown Jeffersonville

“Celts on the River Concert”
Start date: 08/22/2009 – 3:00 pm
End date: 08/22/2009 – 11:00 pm
A day of Celtic music. Five local and regional Celtic bands plus headliner Brendan Loughrey from Donegal, Ireland. The event is free and open to the public at the newly renovated New Albany Riverfront Amphitheatre from 3:00pm – 11:00pm. Along with the music, Celtic food and libations will be on-hand as well as Celtic informational booths. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. For further information call (502) 609-2826.

@ The FAIR
*SO YOU THINK YOU CAN SING?
Start: 08/20/2009 – 5:00 pm
End: 08/30/2009 – 5:00 pm
Location: Mike Linnig’s Tent at the KY State Fair
Phone: 502-937-9888
Website: http://www.mikelinnigsrestaurant.com/page8.html
Price: $5
Hosted by Mike Linnig’s Restaurant at the KY STATE FAIR!
Bring your own CD – or look through our karaoke catalog!
3 age divisions
$1,000 to adult grand prize winner!

SAT
*American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life
Start: 08/22/2009 – 9:00 am
End: 08/22/2009 – 1:00 pm
Location: Doggy Hill at Cherokee Park

“take a bite out of cancer.”

Description:

For the first time ever in Louisville, dogs can join their caregivers in the fight against cancer through the American Cancer Society’s Bark for Life.
humans and canines alike will join together in a non-competitive, one-mile walk to raise funds to support the Society’s mission.. Bark for Life is an irresistable way to For more information, contact Lisa Brown at 502-560-6011 or at lisa.brown@cancer.org.
Website: www.cancer.org
Price: $25 for the first canine participant and $5 for each additional dog

SATURDAY
* 2009 “Doing The Right Thing” Youth Expo at Fourth Street Live!
Start: 08/22/2009 – 10:00 am
End: 08/22/2009 – 4:00 pm
Location: Fourth Street Live!

Address: Fourth Street Live!
City: Louisville
State: Kentucky
Phone: 502.584.7170
Website: www.4thstlive.com
Price:
Description:
In an effort to highlight and recognize hundreds of local youth for their positive achievements, leadership abilities and special talents, the Louisville Urban League and Fourth Street Live! are proud to bring you the 2009 “Doing The Right Thing” Youth Expo on Saturday, August 22. The event includes essay and oratorial competitions, recognitions of achievement, over 50 booths and exhibits, special guest speakers and live entertainment.
The event runs from 10 AM to 4 PM. The 2009 “Doing The Right Thing” Youth Expo is sponsored by the Louisville Urban League, Fourth Street Live!, Borders, Louisville Metro Government, Metro United Way, Wendy’s and TARC.

*Louisville Metro Youth Detention Services’ “Bears on Patrol” Collection Drive
Start: 08/11/2009 – 1:00 pm
End: 09/01/2009 – 12:00 am
Location: Louisville Metro Youth Detention Services
Address: 720 West Jefferson Street
Phone: (502) 574-6177

Louisville Metro Youth Detention Services will host a stuffed animal drive from August 1-31 to benefit Kosair Charities’ “Bears on Patrol” Program. Individuals wishing to donate to the drive, may drop off any new or gently used stuffed animals to the center at 720 West Jefferson Street. T
About Bears on Patrol
Bears on Patrol is a cooperative effort between Kosair Charities and local law enforcement agencies to provide patrol cars with teddy bears and other stuffed animals. These stuffed animals and bears are used by officers throughout Kentucky and Southern Indiana to comfort young children exposed to traumatic situations. These “loving friends” comfort children when their world is compromised and help put smiles back on their face.

NEXT WEEKEND :

*STAMPEDE FOR VIPS 5K WALK/RUN
TO BENEFIT BLIND BABIES IN KENTUCKY
Visually Impaired Preschool Services

Date
Saturday, August 29, 2009 @ 5:00 PM

Churchill Downs 700 Central Ave

Fees
$25.00 Before 8/22/09 and $30 after 8/22/09

Mail-In Registration: VIPS, 1906 Goldsmith Lane, Louisville, KY 40218

Walk-In Registration: VIPS office located at 1906 Goldsmith Lane, Louisville, KY 40218, any day 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Festivities kick off at 5pm with live music, food and a Kids Fun Run, followed by the race, which will begin and end in the infield.

This unique event is the only local 5K race to include a visually impaired/blind awards division.

National elite blind runners will travel to Louisville to specifically compete in this event, guided by local runners from the community. In its seven years of existence, the Stampede has raised more than $250,000 for Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS), a local non-profit agency serving children across Kentucky and southern Indiana who are blind or visually impaired.

*BIG OLD BACKYARD BBQ
THE HOME OF THE INNOCENTS
8/29/2009 5:30 pm
1100 E Market St
Louisville, KY 40206-1838
Host Chef Laurent Geroli @ The English Grill
Unlimited helpings
Live music by the Remedy,
Hayrides
inflatables
Cornhole and much more family style fun!
Adult: $50.00
Students, Police/Firefighters/EMS, Active Military, Senior Citizens: $30.00
Child (12 and younger): No Fees

JAPAN! Summer Festival
Start date: 08/22/2009 – 1:00 pm
End date: 08/22/2009 – 7:00 pm
(Yearly)
Lexington, KY – 8 March 2009 – Today the Japan/America Society announces plans for its annual festival of Japanese culture. The event brings Japan and the Bluegrass together through musical and martial art performances, traditional story telling, and even a Wii Tournament. “Bring the family,” suggests organizing committee member, Matt Krebs. “People of all ages will find something to enjoy.” Come to the festival to experience: • Taiko performances • Japanese calligraphy • Gyoza, harumaki, yakisoba and other Japanese foods • Ikebana/flower arrangement

Ky State Fair opens today!

On the Midway

The Kentucky State Fair starts TODAY! Get your “Midway on”,  and have some “Pork Butt on a stick!”

Ahh,  the sweet smell of the hot pavement, the never ending eye candy, or well, eye popping fashions , are sure to delight. I think Freddie Farm Bureau is STILL in front of Freedom Hall, scaring children by the hundreds. Just teasing, but I wonder if he will have a tribute to Pitino at the front doors…
As we make our way through the Fair Calendars, get the sitter for this evening: Peter Frampton is here! Whoo hoo, we will have many update through today, so check back with us.

We had not been to the fair since before I could drive , and last summer, we took the plunge. Going right after school was the perfect choice in the middle of the week. There were no lines for the rides, the midway was still clean, albeit hotter than Hades.
We saw a few amazing sites, including the 2 sizes of corndogs pictured below, no caption necessary.

Large or XXL?

Of course we love all of the fair food, and this year, we can actually partake in most of it! The cheese fries to funnel cakes, put your diet cards away and enjoy all we have to offer where mobile food goods are concerned!

Onto the USDA Prime Choice from yours truly, watch for the Fair List and Weekend picks on the next post!

Cheers!

~ Cyndy

This week’s edition of the Tandy Top picks for the weekend!

Most of our kiddos are back in their desks, which makes their off time even more important
(and your adult “hall pass” nights as well!) so lets plan all we can outside of school and work to keep the whole family entertained! Another week has come and gone, and its planning ahead that counts! Here’s a few of the picks of the weekend, and as always, we will be out & about with more tomorrow!

TOP PICK for the weekend:
Saturday August 15, 2009
Taste of the Grapevine, benefits the American Cancer Society
Time: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM

The evening will feature local eateries, caterers, wine, beer and spirits vendors, and a silent auction. $75 per person @ the door

Entertainment will be provided by Radio Radio. Hotel rooms are available for $145 including breakfast for two.

Location: Seelbach Hilton Louisville, Medallion Ball Room

500 South Fourth Street.
Contact: Terra R. Jackson
Phone: 502-876-5316
Website: www.acstaste.com

Animal Gambill Show
Start date: 08/14/2009 – 10:00 am
End date: 08/14/2009 – 12:00 pm
(Monthly)
Come out and see The Animal Gambill Show, a live variety show for kids between age 6 and 13! Be entertained while learning about FURR-ific ways to be Critter Crusaders™! Critter Crusaders™ are kids who are kind, safe and responsible with animals. The Animal Gambill Show includes: Live skits with child actors Live music by MEOW-velous musicians Dancing >> You can even learn the “Bow-Wow Boogie” A Tail-Waggin’ Terrific game show PET-acular educational animal segments Children’s news segments about animals Various animal-related organizations will PAW-ticipate too!

Location: St. Matthews Elementary School
Address: 601 Browns Lane
City: Louisville
State: KY
Phone: 502-649-6864
Website: www.CritterCrusade.org
Price: FREE

Picnics & Flicks Outdoor Movies – Rain or Shine
Grosse Pointe Blank w/ musical guest Ashley Burchett
Host:
Bon Vivant Savant
Type:
Party – Movie/TV Night
Network:
Global
Price:
Free, with suggested donation of $5
Start Time:
Saturday, August 15, 2009 at 8:00pm
End Time:
Sunday, August 16, 2009 at 12:00am
Location:
BBC Taproom
Street:
636 E. Main
City/Town:
Louisville, KY

Phone:
5022872772
Email:
jo@bvsevents.com
Musical Guest: Ashley Burchett
Charity: Food Literacy Project
Location: BBC Taproom, 636 E. Main, corner of Clay & Main
Food: You may order from Jimmy John’s around the corner or bring your own
Beer $3, Sodas $1

Be sure to bring a chair or comfy seating unit as music and movies will be shown outdoors and the concrete is not so comfy on the behind. Should it rain, no worries, we just move inside to the brewery

Bikers Blues & BBQ
Start: 08/16/2009 – 1:00 pm
End: 08/16/2009 – 8:00 pm
Location: Stevie Ray’s

Address: 230 E. Main Street
City: Louisville
State: KY
Phone: 502-693-4620, Belinda Gates
Website: www.harleydavidsonlouisville.com
Price: $75 for Ride, Blues & BBQ; $50 for Blues & BBQ
Description:
Support the Louisville Orchestra by attending the Bikers Blues & BBQ event at Stevie Ray’s. Sign up at www.harleydavidsonlouisville.com.
If you have a motorcycle, this will be a great ride so show up at Stevie Ray’s by 1pm! If you don’t ride, you will love the 3 local blues bands we have lined up and a great BBQ meal. The blues & BBQ starts at 5pm.