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
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