Sat, Nov 07 2009

Published: June 29, 2009 04:12 pm

ACROSS THE RIVER: Calendar of Events (July 2009)

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>>FOR CHILDREN

Brother & Sister Berenstain Bear
PRESENTED BY: Coca-Cola presents
WHERE: ZooVision Building of the Louisville Zoo
WHEN: from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 11-12
INFO: Event is free with zoo admission; Brother and Sister Berenstain Bear are traveling all the way from their Tree House in Bear Country to the Louisville Zoo. Be sure to bring your camera for fun photos! Kids can also play cool games at the Operation Planet Savers tent on the Zoo’s front plaza, hosted by Humana. At this free activity area, kids can try out an electronic jump rope game and pick up a free pair of OPS sunglasses and “G-Force” movie poster as well as register with their parents to play Operation Planet Savers at home. (Operation Planet Savers, developed in conjunction with Disney’s new movie G-Force, is a free, Web-based game that gets kids outside and active as they train to be OPS special agents. Participants are eligible to win a free I-pod Touch or a Nintendo DSi, and registration is at humanagames.com.

>>FOR STAGE

Mame
WHERE: Bombard Theater, Kentucky Center for the Arts
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. July 1-3
INFO: Classic musical tells the story of a high-living Manhattan bohemiam after the stock market crashes; tickets $25 per person.
Romeo & Juliet
PRESENTED BY: Kentucky Shakesphere in the Park
WHERE: Central Park, Fourth and Magnolia Sts.
WHEN: 8 p.m. June 30, July 1-5 and 7-12
INFO: Free outdoor theatre.
Singin’ in the Rain
WHERE: Bombard Theater, Kentucky Center for the Arts
WHEN: 7:30 p.m., July 10-17; matinee 2 p.m. July 12 and 18.
INFO: Light-hearted celebration of the golden era of musicals; tickets $25 per person.
Vanities
WHERE: Mex Theater, Kentucky Center for the Arts
WHEN: 8 p.m. July 10, 11, and 18; 2:30 p.m. July 12
INFO: Bittersweet comedy about the lives and friendships of three Texas girls; tickets $15 per person.
Hamlet
PRESENTED BY: The Globe Player
WHERE: Central Park, Fourth and Magnolia Sts.
WHEN: 8 p.m. July 15-19
INFO: Free outdoor theatre featuring Kentucky Shakesphere in the Park’s high school troupe.
Hairspray
WHERE: Bombard Theater, Kentucky Center for the Arts
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. July 31-
INFO: Broadway hit musical about the a girl with big hair and a big heart who becomes an overnight teen sensation when she wins a local TV dance contest; tickets $25 per person.

>>FOR MUSIC

Jazz Ambassadors
FEATURING: U.S. Army Field Band
WHERE: Brown Theatre on Broadway
WHEN: 8 p.m. July 3
INFO: Free admission but tickets required; limit four tickets per patron; must be seated by 7:45 p.m. of forfeit tickets.
Country Music: Spirit of America
WHERE: Louisville Science Center IMAX Theatre
WHEN: July 1 through Sept. 7
INFO: Over 50 of country music’s hottest stars will be featured, including Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, Dwight Yoakam, Trisha Yearwood, Alison Krauss, Martina McBride, Jo Dee Messina, Alabama, Lee Ann Womack and many more. Together, they perform the genre’s classics of the past 100 years. Tickets are $8 for adults and $7 for children 2 to 12, seniors 60 and older, and students ages 13 through college with ID. Admission is only $5 after 5 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, for either exhibits or one IMAX film. Call 502-561-6100 or visit LouisvilleScience.org/imax for tickets.
Joe Nichols
WITH: J.D. Shelburne and Steve Wariner
PRESENTED BY: Fifth Third Bank
WHERE: Waterfront Park
WHEN: July 3
INFO: Part of the 2009 Waterfront Independence Festival; free admission; free children’s activities.
Ohio Players
WITH: Lyrics Born and Greyboy Allstars
PRESENTED BY: Fifth Third Bank
WHERE: Waterfront Park
WHEN: July 4
INFO: Part of the 2009 Waterfront Independence Festival; free admission; free children’s activities.
The Bob Dylan Show
WITH: Bob Dylan and his band, John Mellencamp and Willie Nelson and family
WHERE: Louisville Slugger Field
WHEN: July 8
INFO: Tickets available at Louisville Slugger Ticket Office, and all Ticketmaster outlets, call 1-800-745-3000. Free admission for children under 14 if accompanied by an adult ticket holder.
Widespread Panic
PART OF: The Forecastle Festival
WITH: The Black Crowes, The Black Keys, The Avett Brothers, Zappa Plays Zappa, Umphrey’s McGee, Yonder Mountain String Band, Pretty Lights, Jason Isbell, The Whigs, Cage the Elephant, Designer Drugs, New Mastersounds, Detroit Corras, Man Man and other artists.
WHERE: Riverfront Belvedere
WHEN: July 10-12
INFO: Festival offers music, art and activism. Tickets are $40 for a single day; $100 for three days. Visit Ticketmaster.com or Ear X-Tacy Records for tickets. Visit ForecastleFest.com for more information.
An Evening With Chris Isaak
WHERE: Brown Theatre on Broadway
WHEN: 8 p.m. July 18
INFO: Tickets $45 to $75 depending on seating location.
Legacies Old School Music Festival
FEATURING: Joe Johnson Band, Cherrelle, Angela Winbrush, and Phil Perry.
WHERE: Great Lawn, Waterfront Park
WHEN: 2:30 to 11 p.m. July 25
INFO: Featuring music from the “old school” era with food, beverage and non-food vendors. Due to sale of alcohol, this is an adults-only (21 and over) event. Admission is $25 in advance; $30 at the gate; $50 VIP.
Jamie Foxx
WHERE: Freedom Hall, Kentucky Fair and Expo Center
WHEN: 7:30 p.m. July 26
INFO: Tickets are available at the Kentucky Exposition Center Ticket Office, Kentucky International Convention Center Ticket Office and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets are also available by calling 1-800-745-3000 and online at ticketmaster.com.

>>FOR LAUGHS

Auggie Smith
FOR: NFC (New Faces of Comedy) Open Mic
WHERE: Improv Comedy Club
WHEN: July 1
INFO: Tickets $7.
Pat Godwin
WHERE: Improv Comedy Club
WHEN: July 2, 3 and 5
INFO: Tickets range from $10 to $12.
Rich Guzzi Psycho Hypnosis Show
WHERE: Improv Comedy Club
WHEN: July 8
INFO: Tickets $10.
Stewart Huff
WITH: Barb Neligan
WHERE: Comedy Caravan
WHEN: 8 p.m. July 8 and 9; 8 and 10:30 p.m. July 10; 7:15, 9:30, and 11:45 p.m. July 11; 8 p.m. July 12
INFO: All shows for 18 and over only, except July 12 open to 16 and over; tickets July 9, 10 and 12 are $6 online and $8 at door; all other shows are $10 online and $12 at door.
Earthquake
WHERE: Improv Comedy Club
WHEN: July 9-12
INFO: Tickets $20.
Bleep Free
HOSTED BY: Derrick Tennant with John Branyan
WHERE: Improv Comedy Club
WHEN: July 14
INFO: Tickets $12.
Mike Macrae
WHERE: Improv Comedy Club
WHEN: July 15
INFO: Tickets range from $15 to $20.
Darryl Rhoades
WITH: Gabe Kea
WHERE: Comedy Caravan
WHEN: 8 p.m. July 15 and 16; 8 and 10:30 p.m. July 17; 7:15, 9:30, and 11:45 p.m. July 18; 8 p.m. July 19
INFO: All shows for 18 and over only, except July 19 open to 16 and over; tickets July 15, 16 and 19 are $6 online and $8 at door; all other shows are $10 online and $12 at door.
Greg Hahn
WHERE: Improv Comedy Club
WHEN: July 15, 18 and 19
INFO: Tickets range from $15 to $20.
Jeff Dunham
WHERE: Freedom Hall, Kentucky Fair and Expo Center
WHEN: 5 p.m. July 19
INFO: $44.50, reserved tickets go on sale March 20 and are available at the Kentucky Exposition Center Ticket Office, Kentucky International Convention Center Ticket Office and at all Ticketmaster outlets. Tickets are also available by calling 1-800-745-3000 and online at ticketmaster.com.
Kentucky Education Funds’ Night at the Improv
WITH: Danny Browning
WHERE: Improv Comedy Club
WHEN: July 29
INFO: General admission is $30. Fundraiser for Kentucky Education Funds.
Charlie Murphy
WHERE: Improv Comedy Club
WHEN: July 30 and 31, Aug. 1 and 2
INFO: Tickets range from $25 to $27.50.

>>FOR ART

Patrick Jilbert
WHERE: Kin Ship Gallery, 1583 Bardstown Road
WHEN: June 26 - July 19
INFO: New paintings are featured in this artist’s second exhibition. Artist has created images for T-shirts, skateboards and other items sold throughout Louisville.
James Russell May
WHERE: Kaviar Forge & Gallery, 1718 Frankfort Ave.
WHEN: June 26-Aug. 29
INFO: Winner of the Best in Show “Artists in Our Midst” Exhibition last year, this exhibit is part of the prize he received. Molly Bingham’s Photographs are also on display as part of the Louisville Visual Arts Festival.
ARTavenue
WHERE: Wolford Built Homes, Spring Farm Place, 7908 Farm Spring Drive, off Wolf Pen Branch Road, in Prospect, Ky.
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 12; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays June 13-27; and noon to 5 p.m. Sundays June 14-27
INFO: Admission free. ARTavenue features more than 300 pieces of world-class artwork and architecture by local and regional artists. All artwork is available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting Kosair Children’s Hospital through the Children’s Hospital Foundation. Visit artavenue09.com.

>>FOR FUN

Kentucky Flea Market
WHERE: South Wing C Kentucky Fair and Expo Center
WHEN: Noon to 7p.m. July 3; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 3 and 4; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 5
INFO: Free and open to the general public. Features over 1,000 booths filled with arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles and more.
Magic 2010 Pre-Release Card Tournament
WHERE: South Wing C, Rm. 203 Kentucky Fair and Expo Center
WHEN: July 11
INFO: Ticket information to be announced.
“Hidden Treasures” Garden Tour
PRESENTED BY: The Second Street Neighborhood Association
WHERE: maps at Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, 1402 Saint James Ct., corner of Magnolia Ave., Louisville
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 11 and 12
INFO: The 16th annual walking tour will feature eleven gardens and a coach house in the Garvin Gate-Central Park area of the Old Louisville Historic Preservation District. Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 on days of the tour and are good for both days. They can be purchased at oldlouisvillegardentour.com. As of June 1, advance discount tickets may be obtained through July 10 by contacting the Old Louisville Information Center in Central Park, at 502-635-5244, or email OLNC@bellsouth.net. Cash, check, or Visa/MC accepted. Group discount tickets available. Proceeds from ticket sales benefit the Second Street Neighborhood Association’s efforts to enhance the entire Old Louisville Historic Preservation District.
WHAS Health & Fitness Expo
WHERE: East Hall, Kentucky Fair and Expo Center
WHEN: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 17 and 18
INFO: Free and open to the public. This event will focus on healthy lifestyles and will feature an expo, free screenings, demonstrations, entertainment and other activities.
Wharf Fun Fest 09
WHERE: Belle of Louisville/Fourth Street Wharf, 401 West River Road
WHEN: 7 p.m. to midnight July 18
INFO: Free concert with Nashville recording artist J.D. Shelburne of Taylorsville on the wharf, followed by a concert cruise for $20 per person. Cash bar/food, family fun, door prizes, games, souvenirs and live music. See Olivia Heniken perform Aug. 15. Call 502-574-2992
Eighth Annual Kentucky Open Weekend
WHERE: South Wing C, Rooms 203-204
WHEN: Registration at 9 a.m. July 18 and 19
INFO: Contestants play for cash and glory during this exciting weekend of card tournament play which offers four card tournaments all under one roof. First round play at 11 a.m. Saturday with a $5000 Kentucky Open and entry fee of $30, and Magic 2010 Launch Party entry fee is $15. Sunday is PTQ Austin entry fee of $25, and Dual Land entry fee is $30.
Kenny Woods Gun & Knife Show
WHERE: West Hall, Kentucky Fair and Expo Center
WHEN 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 18; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 19
INFO: The area's largest selection of modern guns also includes wholesale ammunition, accessories, scopes, antique guns, collectable knives, hunting needs and more. Admission is $10 for adults, $3 for children six years and under; children under six are free.
Simmental Breeders Sweepstakes
WHERE: Pavilion, Kentucky Fair and Expo Center
WHEN: Doors open 8 a.m., show starts at 9 a.m., July 25 and 26.
INFO: Free and open to the public. Approximately 200 head of Simmental cattle will compete in a variety of junior and open events, including showmanship, purebred, heifer and bull shows.
Kentucky Flea Market
WHERE: South Wing A, Kentucky Fair and Expo Center
WHEN: Noon to 7 p.m. July 31; 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Aug. 1; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 2
INFO: This event is free and open to the general public. The Kentucky Flea Market features over 1,000 booths filled with arts, crafts, antiques, collectibles and more.

>>FOR SPORTS

Louisville Bats v. Indianapolis Indians (Pittsburg Pirates)
WHERE: Louisville Slugger Field
WHEN: 5:30 July 2; 7:05 July 3
INFO: Fireworks on July 3. Single game tickets range from $5 to $9. Groups of 20 or more, children 12 and under, Seniors 65 and older and active military personnel with proper I.D. receive $1 discount on all seats. Children age two and under do not require a ticket.
Hoopfest
WHERE: South Wing C Kentucky Fair and Expo Center
WHEN: July 10, 11 an 12
INFO: Basketball travel teams from more than 20 states will compete in front of fans and college coaches at this annual tournament.
Louisville Bats v. Columbus Clippers (Cleveland Indians)
WHERE: Louisville Slugger Field
WHEN: 7:05 p.m. July 10; 6:15 p.m. July 11; 1:15 p.m. July 12
INFO: Single game tickets range from $5 to $9. Groups of 20 or more, children 12 and under, Seniors 65 and older and active military personnel with proper I.D. receive $1 discount on all seats. Children age two and under do not require a ticket.
Louisville Bats v. Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay Rays)
WHERE: Louisville Slugger Field
WHEN: 7:05 p.m. July 16 and 17; 6:15 p.m. July 18 and 19
INFO: Friday NIght Fireworks show following July 17 game. Single game tickets range from $5 to $9. Groups of 20 or more, children 12 and under, Seniors 65 and older and active military personnel with proper I.D. receive $1 discount on all seats. Children age two and under do not require a ticket.
Louisville Bats v. Buffalo Bisons (New York Mets)
WHERE: Louisville Slugger Field
WHEN: 7:05 p.m. July 20-23
INFO: Single game tickets range from $5 to $9. Groups of 20 or more, children 12 and under, Seniors 65 and older and active military personnel with proper I.D. receive $1 discount on all seats. Children age two and under do not require a ticket.
Louisville Bats v. Toledo Mud Hens (Detroit Tigers)
WHERE: Louisville Slugger Field
WHEN: 7:05 p.m. July 28-31
INFO: Single game tickets range from $5 to $9. Groups of 20 or more, children 12 and under, Seniors 65 and older and active military personnel with proper I.D. receive $1 discount on all seats. Children age two and under do not require a ticket.

>>TICKETS/VENUE INFORMATION

Comedy Caravan
• 1250 Bardstown Road; call 502-459-0022 for reservations.
• comedycaravan.com
Improv Comedy Club
Fourth Street Live, 441 South Fourth St.
• Call 502-581-1332 for tickets.
• improvlouisville.com
Louisville Slugger Field/Louisville Bats
Call Ticketmaster at 502-361-3100 or visit the Louisville Slugger Field Box office 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. through game on Saturday game days; and noon through game on Sunday game days.
The Kentucky Center for the Arts, including Clark-Todd Hall, Bombard Theatre,, MeX Theatre, and Whitney Hall, 501 West Main St., and Brown Theatre on Broadway, 315 West Broadway; also Stage One.
• Tickets: 502-584-7777 or 1-800-775-7777 or 502-562-0730 TTY. The Kentucky Center Box Office is open Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Box Office schedule subject to change. Please call to confirm hours of operation on performance days, holidays or during inclement weather.
• Stage One student matinees: Teachers make your reservation online or call 502-498-2436 for reservations by phone. Public performance tickets are available by calling 502-584-7777; Subscriptions are available by calling 502-498-2436.
• kentuckycenter.org. and stageone.org
Kentucky Fair and Expo Center, 937 Phillips Ln. at Freedom Way, including Freedom Hall and Broadbent Arena
• Cardinal Ticket Office: for Cardinal game tickets, call 502-852-5151 or 1-800-633-7105
• Kentucky Expo Center Ticket Office/ Kentucky International Convention Center Ticket Office: 502-361-3100 and Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com.
• kyfairexpo.org
Louisville Palace Theatre, 629 South Fourth St.
• Tickets: 502-583-4555 or 1-877-598-8698, in-person noon to 5 p.m. and 2 hrs. prior to a scheduled event.
• louisvillepalace.com
Louisville Glassworks, VONFIRE Gallery, 815 West Market St., Louisville
• Tickets and information: 502-584-4510, in-person 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Monday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
• louisvilleglassworks.com
Louisville Visual Arts Association, at the Water Tower, 3005 River Road
• Info: 502-896-2146
• louisvillevisualart.org
Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way
• Info: 502-459-2181; Regular admission is $11.95 adults, $9.95 seniors (60+), $8.50 children, free for 2 and under; season passes available; Sept.-Feb. open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with exit at 5 p.m.
• louisvillezoo.org
Muhammad Ali Center, One Muhammad Ali Plaza, 144 North Sixth St.
• Tickets: 502-992-5329 or in-person at the center. Info: 502-584-9254.
• alicenter.org
Speed Art Museum, 2035 South Third St., University of Louisville Belknap Campus
• Info: 502-634-2700, 502-634-2706 TDD
• speedmuseum.org
University of Louisville School of Music, including Comstock Concert Hall and Bird Recital Hall
• Concert Hotline: 502-852-0524; Office and Tickets: 502-852-6907
• louisville.edu/music/