On special Saturdays the Downtown Corydon Square comes alive with the sound of banjo and fiddle playing from the nation's and region's finest Bluegrass bands. Music will play from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Food service is available and concert goers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs/blankets, as seating is limited. This Saturday: Hog Operation and SteelDrivers

Tour de Cure is the premier cycling fund-raising event of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) and the nation’s largest diabetes cycling event. Challenging and fun, the Tour provides avid and recreational cyclists alike with a meaningful opportunity to raise money for diabetes research and education.

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From 9 am to 5 pm, everyone is invited to make their own buttons, sashes and more in support of Women’s Equality; enjoy a short film chronicling the history of the 19th Amendment and the fight by women to gain the right to vote in Votes For Women; see live historic interpretations throughout the day depicting significant contributions by women throughout history such as Annie Oakley, Joan of Arc, Juliette Gordon Low and many more!

Whackers and Hackers is an exhibition guest curated by Scott Scarboro. Artists have been asked to observe the simple form and function of a golf club and then create a non-functional club in another material. Clubs and putters constructed or embellished using glass, ceramics, cast iron, found objects and more inspired by the hackneyed tried and true.

Are you ready for an afternoon cruise on the Ohio River? Do you want to take a ride on an historic paddlewheel steamboat? Then join us while we celebrate the Belle of Louisville's remarkable 93rd summer season! Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch (advance reservations are required) or sightseeing only, and take a leisurely 2-hour cruise on the Ohio River. It's steamboating at its best! Call 502-574-2992 or (toll-free) 866-832-0011 for information, to make a reservation, or to confirm the status of the cruise.

My Racing Heart, (MRH) a recently formed, non-profit equine charity, has a unique fundraiser for August; it will be selling it’s own signature par fume scent named, appropriately enough, “My Racing Heart.” Beginning Saturday, August 9th, the My Racing Heart eau de parfum, will be sold at the location of the manufacturer, The Parfumerie of Chenoweth Square. Sales times will be 12 to 5pm each Saturday throughout the month.

The 2008 National Jug Band Jubilee takes place on Saturday, August 23rd at the Brown-Forman Amphitheater on River Road in Waterfront Park. And for the first time, this event is FREE to the public! Gates open at noon; music runs from 1-10pm. Featuring music by 6 great jug bands, including Louisville favorites The Juggernaut Jug Band! There will also be a workshop in the afternoon - you can jam on the jug, washboard, or kazoo - as well as some great Louisville jug band history. Refreshments will be offered for sale. Grab a lawn chair and join us! Please no pets or coolers.

Each work of art that an artist creates is infused with his experiences and feelings; unfortunately we rarely get the chance after an artist’s death to learn what may have influenced the work. For the exhibition Sidney D. Crosier: Hoosier Art Pioneer, this program offers the chance to gain some insight into Crosier’s life. Larry Ordner and David Kocka, co-curators of the exhibition, will share their perspectives of Crosier as an artist and the legacy he left behind.

“VOLKSFEST” 2008 Presented by BBC and The Taprooom, New Albanian Brewing Company and O’Shea’s Saturday, August 23, 2008 2:00p-Midnight Saturday, August 23, 2008 two great breweries of Kentuckiana come together to present a fest of the people-“VOLKSFEST” 2008! Festivities are from 2:00pm-midnight and will include German food, a German theme movie plus The Red Hot Rascal Bavarian Experience and live local rock n roll!

The Nazareth Picnic will be held Saturday, August 23, from 2 p.m. - 8 p.m., on the grounds of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth just north of Bardstown off of Hwy 31 in Nazareth, Ky. The picnic will feature game booths, a cake booth, crafts for sale, children's activities, hamburgers/hot dogs from the grill, and a fried chicken dinner served by ticket number inside the air conditioned Motherhouse dining room. There will be free entertainment throughout the day. The Nazareth Picnic will help raise funds for ministries in the United States, Africa, Central America, India, and Nepal.

This event is hosted by the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) and the Indiana Foster Care and Adoption Association (IFCAA). Refreshments will be provided and representatives from DCS and IFCAA will be available to answer questions and speak with individuals interested in adoption. This event provides special opportunities for families to consider adopting children, who are featured in the Indiana Adoption Program. For more information about adoption call 1-888-25-ADOPT.

Come out and support your hometown Bats at Louisville Slugger Field

t's nearing the end of a busy week, so join us for a 2-hour evening cruise on the charming Spirit of Jefferson, a diesel-powered riverboat. With two enclosed, temperature-controlled decks, the Spirit is a boat for all seasons. Enjoy a delicious buffet dinner (advance reservations are required) or take in the sightseeing only (if seats are available) - either way is a peaceful ending to a hectic day. Call 574-2992 or toll-free 866-832-0011 for information, to make a reservation, or to check the status of the cruise.

Country music fans and followers will be treated when two-time Grammy Award winner, Travis Tritt hits the stage. This three-time Country Music Association award winner has had three number one songs including “Help me hold on” and “Foolish Pride.” Tritt has had five albums go platinum and over eleven Billboard Top Ten Singles.

TRINITY FIGHT LEAGUE is bringing live MMA action to Shepherdsville on AUG.23rd 2008. Joining us will be special guests Former lightweight champion SEAN (The Muscle Shark)SHERK along with Playboy Playmate Destiny White and a Suicide Girl or two heading up a stacked guest list. This is a pro-am card that you won't want to miss.The event will be held at PAROQUET SPRINGS CONVENTION CENTER with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. and fights at 8:00p.m. General Adm $25.00 (text MMA to 95495 for a discount) Front ROW SEATS $30.00 Ringside VIP tables (seats 6) $250.00 www.tix.com

For Immediate Release DARE TO CARE FOOD BANK AND YUM! BRANDS FOUNDATION TEAM UP TO FIGHT HUNGER IN OUR COMMUNITY _____________________________________________________ “LET IT RIDE POKER RUN” 100% of the Proceeds to Benefit Dare to Care Food Bank SATURDAY, AUGUST 23RD, 2008

The World’s Championship Horse Show, held during the Fair, is the world’s richest and most prestigious saddlebred show. More than 2,000 of the world's finest horses compete in over 200 classes for $1.2 million in special awards and trophies.

This energetic group of seven young artists is at a formative point in their careers. Each artist presented is developing an individual voice, and as expected, the work is visceral and intuitive. All of the artists have recently finished their Bachelor of Fine Arts and are either enrolled in graduate school or working in their studios, and outside of the academic environment.

Seller & Worker Registration is now open for Fall 2008 Consignment Sales online at www.kentuckykidsconsignment.com Register today to sell your children's outgrown items or work a volunteer shift and SHOP EARLY! Registration is now open for both the Louisville and Elizabethtown Sale. You can choose your work shifts and start entering your items right away. Sellers earn 70% of the price YOU set. We feature clothing in sizes from preemie/newborn to boys and girls 18 & 20, junior girls and even stylish maternity clothes along with everything else that babies and children need.

Named one of “Indiana’s Top Ten Festivals”, the 37th Annual Swiss Wine Festival takes place Aug. 21-24 at Paul Ogle Riverfront Park in Vevay, IN. Along with food, arts & crafts, midway rides, fireworks, parades, live entertainment, beer garden and riverboat cruises, the affair showcases contests and events throughout the four-day event. Canoe races, corn hole tournaments, cheerleader competitions, steintossen, basketball jamborees, a poker run and a road rally are just a few of the activities held during the event.

Serenity Spa’s Bride’s Night Out, in association with Wedtro.com, has planned the perfect evening for the bride-to-be and her girlfriends. Busy brides can spend a relaxing evening, enjoying complimentary wine, hors d’oeuvres, and beauty services. Festivities for the evening include, mini massages, facials and manicures. As an added bonus, brides and bridesmaids will receive discounts on customized bridal shower packages. Serenity specializes in relaxation, with facials, massages and mani-pedi’s designed to improve your appearance, and lesson a woman’s daily stressors.

Little Treasures is Louisville's biggest seasonal kid's sale with over 300 consignors. You'll find unbelievable deals on kid's items at this upcoming fall/winter sale!

REGISTER NOW FOR FALL CLASSES AT THE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE de LOUISVILLE! Class start august 25th! French for adults French for children Arabic Classes Cooking Classes Francophone African Literature VISIT CLASSES AND REGISTER at: www.aflouisville.com, or call 327-8529

Broadway Musical: The Civil War A Lincoln Bicentennial Event At My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown, KY Join the Lincoln Celebration with a gutwrenching musical about the life and trials of those touched by the American Civil War. Tickets: $18-$23 adults $10-$12 children Contact: 800-626-1563 www.stephenfoster.com

Come see what we have it is a fun place to be. We have classes starting at $25. to $50. We have different beads also have jewelers supplys also have a Jewerly to repair on premiss to do one of a kind designs reasonable. Also have artist necklaces and rings and we do repair jewerly. So please come and see us.We are open on the Trolly Hop the last Friend of the month.

Come check out a fusion of American pop & rock to Latin rhythms at this years Kentucky State Fair. TA2 will be playing under the brand new tent located right on the thrillway called the "Carnaval" tent. Come drink & dance to the hot Latin rhythms of TA2 Latin Sound. For performance times go to www.ta2latinsound.com on the events page.

Don’t miss your chance to be a star! Mike Linnig’s Famous Seafood and Entertainment Tents hosts it’s annual KARAOKE CONTEST with a $1,000 Grand Prize to the Adult Division Winner! *** Age Divisions *** Children 12 and under Grand Prize: $50 Teens 13 to 18: Grand Prize: $100 Adults 19 and over Grand Prize: $1,000 *** Registration Information *** Daily Registration for Children and Teen Division begins at 6:00pm. Daily Registration for Adult Division begins at 7:00pm.

The Kentucky State Fair is an 11-day celebration of the history, heritage and culture of the Bluegrass State. More than 600,000 attend America’s largest indoor fair, which uses over 1.2 million square feet of contiguous exhibit space at the Kentucky Exposition Center. While its roots are in agriculture, the Kentucky State Fair has grown into a trade and public education exposition, as well as a major entertainment venue. Be a Part of It!!

This exhibit will feature mixed media works by Lisa Austin.

Please join us for the Artist's Reception on Friday evening, August 8, 2008 from 6-8p.m. August 8 is also Girls Night Out in downtown La Grange. Have a great margarita at Norma Jean's or a Guiness at Irish Rover, browse the many wonderful stores on Main Street and enjoy some hors doeuvres and great art with us at Gallery 104. All artwork is for sale and will remain on exhibit through September 7, 2008.

Paintings by Tom Cannady Opening Reception August 1st 5:30-9:00 P.M. In Conjunction with Kentucky Art Car Weekend the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft presents paintings by Tom Cannady.

Collaborative works of married Flame Run co-founders, Susie and Brook White

July 25 – August 29: PETER GOOCH PAINTINGS Narrow, hyper-elongated paintings of abstract strips of color that playfully shift in light and color. Influenced by the formations and rhythms of movement through the landscapes surrounding the Great Lakes in Ontario, Gooch’s paintings create subtle tensions between the jumps in palettes that contrast the organic surfaces within their geometric application.

Join our 12 week Nutrition Class and earn DOLLARS for losing pounds! Each participant receives a personal coach, group support and weekly prizes for most weight lost. Contact (502) 384-2284 to register or for more information.

This exhibit will feature new work by Dayton, Ohio artist Peter Gooch. Gallery hours are Mon-Fri 10-5:30pm and Sat 10-3pm.

This exhibit will feature work by Kerry Lawrence. Lawrence specializes in timepieces, stand alone and wall clocks and hand built furniture.

Learn about Indiana painter Sid Crosier (1858-1930), who came to realize that decisions of the spirit are more important than opportunity. Tuesday-Saturday, 10 am-5:30 pm.

This exhibition is a competition for Kentucky artists. The show includes over 30 artists and many different mediums; most works are for sale. The grand prize is $500 and a solo exhibit.

National Amusements is excited to kick off another year of the “Attack of the B Movies Program,” featuring weekly double features of the best “B” movies from the 50's and 60’s. Visit Stonybrook: Cinema de Lux for a $5.00 double feature every Thursday night at 7:00 PM. Running for thirteen weeks; from August 7 to October 31, the program will end on Halloween night with the Quadruple By-Pass movie marathon. For more information please contact Julie Giguere at 781-461-1600 x369 or visit nationalamusements.com Participating Locations in the Louisville Area:

Will You Survive? This Summer Find Out!!

he Beechmont Open Air Market will open on Saturday June 14th. This market will be held each Saturday from 8-12 noon at the Market at Southern Parkway and Wellington. This is the parking lot of the Beechmont Baptist Church.

LaGrange Farmers' Market / Saturdays / June - October

Tradition and Innovation: American Masterpieces of Southern Craft and Traditional art is an initiative of the National Endowment for the Arts. This exhibit will feature works by 60 artists and craftspeople from throughout the Southern Arts Federation's nine partner states.

Howard Schatz Redux features the stunningly beautiful color images of ballerinas, models, and acrobats from Cirque du Soleil, all photographed underwater. This exhibit will include those works that were not showcased in the Paul Paletti "H20" exhibition.

Dinosaurs Alive combines stunningly realistic and scientifically accurate computer generated imagery with intriguing documentary footage, dramatic new scenes of real fossils and current dinosaur hunting expeditions.

Assume the role of a dinosaur from the Cretaceous period and explore ways that dinosaurs may have related to one another and their environment.

May 17 through August 31 with a reception for the artists on May 17 from 5-7 PM. Jen Pellerin and Samantha Griffith of Louisville are among the 10 sculptors presented. Admission is free.

The Frazier International History Museum invites you on a righteous trip back to the days of the cultural and political awakening that was the 1960s. This temporary exhibition displays an inspirational collection of 150 photographs from the archives of Look Magazine photographer Stanley Tretick.

Explore the shadow-filled streets of Louisville during this 90 minute tour. Your lantern bearing guide will lead you through the dark mysteries of Louisville's landmarks.

Go back to prom one more time! January 30, 2009 Eight to Midnight Masterson's Free Hors D'oeuvres DJ On site photographer Silent auction to benefit Shawn Bowen, a 5 year old from southern Indiana with leukemia. Cash bar Tickets make a great christmas, birthday or early valentine's day gift!!! Purchase tickets online at www.myalloutsports.com/LouisvilleProm09 or call 812-276-7504. You can also mail checks to: All Out Sports PO Box 70253 Louisville, Ky 40270