May 2008 Calendar of Events

(All times EDT-Fast Time)

Aurora, IN
4: Community Appreciation Day at Hillforest. The historic house museum thanks the community for their support with a reduced admission price of only $1 per person. 1-5 p.m. at Hillforest, 213 Fifth St. (812) 926-0087.

Batesville, IN
3: Mohenjo Daro in concert. 7 p.m. at the Batesville Memorial Public Library. (812) 934-4706.
8-11: Kiwanis Annual Carnival. Carnival rides. 5 p.m. at the Downtown Village Green. Sponsored by the Lion’s Club. (812) 934-9078.
16-18: U.S. 50 Yard Sale. Along U.S. 50. Visit www.route50.com/yardsale.html.

Bedford, KY
9: Yard Sale, Bake Sale and Car Wash. 8 a.m.-4 p.m at Bedford Health Care, 50 Shepherd Lane.
30-31: Relay for Life. Event starts at 7 p.m. Friday and runs through 7 a.m. Saturday at Bedford Elementary School. (502) 268-3062.
31: Public Family Dig. The Oldham County History Center, along with archaeologist Jeannine Kreinbrink, is actively investigating an ongoing archaeology site at the Gatewood Plantation, the last place where abolitionist Henry Bibb lived before escaping to Canada. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.at the Gatewood Plantation. Free, but participants must register. Not recommended for children under age 10. (502) 222-0826.

Brownstown, IN
2-3: “White as Snow, Red as Blood.” Jackson County Community Theatre production. 7:30 p.m. at the Royal-Off-The Square Theatre, 121 W. Walnut St. (812) 358-5228.
2-3: Country Neighbors Open House. Held at various home-based businesses in the Norman, Brownstown, Freetown and Bedford areas. (812) 275-5164 or (812) 277-0504.

Carrollton, KY
1-31: Mary Ann Gentry Memorial Art Show. Carroll County Library. (502) 732-7020.
Every Wednesday in May: “Wednesdays at One.” 1 p.m. at the Carroll County Public Library, 136 Court St. Singers and other programs. (502) 732-7020.
10-11: Kentucky Scottish Weekend. At Gen. Butler State Resort Park. Bagpipe competition, athletic games, highland and country dancing, Celtic music, seminars, Scottish car show, Scottish vendors, clan tent, border collie events, other Scottish events. Oldest Scottish event in Kentucky. Admission charged. Visit: www.kyscottishweekend.org.
10-11: Pioneer Power Antique Tractor Club Annual Show. Antique tools, vintage and antique tractors and other implements. Craft booths, kiddie tractor pull, tractor games, live music. At the Kentucky Motor Service Inc. on Highland Ave. Sponsored by Kentucky Motor Service. (859) 567-1292 or (502) 732-6320.
10: Fairgrounds Demo Derby Spring Bash. At the Carroll County Fairgrounds. (502) 732-0399.
13-17: National Bass Anglers Fishing Association Fishing Tournament. Point Park. (502) 732-4384.
17: Heritage Saturday. Demonstrations, displays at Historic Masterson House, Hwy. 42. 1-800-325-4290.
24: Play Er Agin’ Concert Series. Clayton Dermon-Blues Finger Pickin’ will perform. 7 p.m. on the lawn of the Butler-Turpin State Historic House at Gen. Butler State Resort Park. (502) 732-4384.

Charlestown, IN
17-18: “Between the Wars: 1760s encampment.” Explore the conflicts between the natives and white settlers that arose after the French and Indian War. $5 per car for Indiana residents, $7 per car for out-of-state residents at Charlestown State Park. (812) 256-5600.

Clarksville, IN
Through 11: “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” Broadway musical at the Derby Dinner Playhouse. For ticket and times call (812) 288-8281.
3,17: Charlestown State Park Hosts Hikers. 1 p.m. Park fee is $5 for Indiana vehicles, $7 for out-of-state vehicles. (812) 280-8689.
13-June 21: “Father of the Bride.” Laugh and cry through the emotions and money in this touching comedy. At the Derby Dinner Playhouse. For ticket and times call (812) 288-8281.
9-11, 15-17: “Nunsense.” This show is presented by the Clarksville Little Theatre, 301 E. Montgomery Ave. 8 p.m. May 9-10, 15-17; 2 p.m. May 11. (812) 283-6522.
17, 24, 31: “The Little Mermaid.” At the Derby Dinner Playhouse. For ticket and times call (812) 288-8281.

Crestwood, KY
Tuesdays: Acappela Fellas. Weekly meeting for this men’s singing organization 7 p.m. in the choir room at Crestwood Baptist Church. (502) 241-8439.
9: Crestwood Civic Club Meeting. 10:30 a.m. at Civic Club’s Clubhouse, 7215 Kavanaugh Rd. (502) 241-0231.
10: Container Herb Workshop with Maggie Oster. Join area herb master Oster for a spin through the world of herbs and learn how to grow and use container herbs for our home. 10 a.m.-noon at Yew Dell Gardens. $35 for members, $40 for nonmembers. (502) 241-4788.
14: Garden Trip to Lexington, Ky. Spend a day with a group of great gardeners and tour outstanding gardens and nurseries in the Lexington area. 8 a.m.-6 p.m. trip leaves and returns to Yew Dell Gardens. $75 for members, $85 for nonmembers. (502) 241-4788.
20: Cutting Propagation Workshop. Come learn the tricks of the trade and propagate some of your favorite plants. 10 a.m.-noon or 6-8 p.m. at Yew Dell Gardens. $30 for members, $40 for nonmembers. (502) 241-4788.
22: After Hours in Oldham County. This meeting is free to members of the Oldham County Chamber of Commerce. 5-6:30 p.m. at Fastbreak Pizza, 6825 Central Ave., (502) 222-1635.

Florence, IN
10: MMA Big Show: Martial Fury Featuring Mojo Horne vs. UFC Vet Josh Haynes. 7 p.m. at the CenterStage Showroom at Belterra Casino Resort, 777 Belterra Dr. Doors open at 6 p.m., tickets $20-$50. Must be 21 or older. 1-888-235-8377.
26: Cubby Checker and the Wildcats in concert. 7 p.m. at the CenterStage Showroom at Belterra Casino Resort, 777 Belterra Dr. Doors open at 6 p.m., tickets $35 for Champions Club members, $40 for non-members. Must be 21 or older. 1-888-235-8377.

French Lick, IN
24: Rodney Carrington in concert. Come laugh with others and listen to Carrington’s comedic songs. 7 p.m. in the Windsor Ballroom at French Lick Resort Casino. Tickets are $45. 1-888-MyHideaway or visit www.frenchlick.com.
30: George Jones in concert. 8 p.m. in the Windsor Ballroom at French Lick Resort Casino. Tickets are $50 for members, $55 non-members. 1-888-MyHideaway or visit www.frenchlick.com.

Friendship, IN
3-4: Lore of the Laughery. Enjoy this annual historical re-enactment and trade fair at the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association. Visit www.nmlra.org. (812) 667-5153.

Hanover, IN
24: 175th Commencement at Hanover College. Former Louisville, Ky., Mayor David L. Armstrong will receive an honorary doctor of law degree during the ceremonies. 10 a.m. at Hanover College. (812) 866-7010.

La Grange, KY
3, 24: Low Cost Spay-Neuter Clinic. For dogs, cats and rabbits. For information or to register call the Humane Society of Oldham County (502) 222-7537.
9: Girls Night Out. Indulge in a little pampering, good eats and fun shopping. 5-9 p.m. Visit www.DiscoverDowntownLagrange.org.
10: Discover Downtown La Grange Spring Fling. Merchants welcome spring with specials and activities. 10 a.m. – close. (502) 222-0918.
10: Town & Country Day. Enjoy a homemakers plant sale, “Ask a Gardener,” antique iron tractor show, food vendors, ATV safety and much more. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Oldham County Fairgrounds, 2401 W. Hwy. 146. Sponsored by Oldham County Cooperative Extension Service and Oldham County History Center. (502) 222-9453 or (502) 222-0826.
17: “How Your Family Origin Impacts Your Marriage.” The Marriage Education and Resource Center (MERCY) will offer this workshop. 9:30-11 a.m. at Baptist Hospital Northeast, 1025 New Moody Lane. To register call (502) 939-0121.
31-June 1: Cedar Lake Lodge Arts and Crafts Fair. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at Cedar Lake Lodge, 3301 Jericho Rd. (502) 222-7151, ext. 151.

Lawrenceburg, IN
Saturdays: Lawrenceburg Speedway. Quarter-mile dirt track sprint car, modified and pro stock racing. Motorcycles Fridays. At Dearborn County Fairgrounds, U.S. 50 East. (812) 539-4700 or (513) 662-7759.
4: Tri-State Antique Market. Indiana’s largest “antiques and vintage only” market. 7a.m –3 p.m. at Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds. Markets scheduled May-Oct. $3 over 18. (513) 738-7256.

Louisville, KY
Through May 24: “New Blue: New and Emerging Kentucky Artists.” This exhibit will display artistic works that represent fresh, creative and bold interpretations of art and craft media. At the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft. (502) 589-0155, ext. 217.
Through May 24: “Made to Deceive: The Art of Trompe L’oeil,” exhibit. At the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft. (502) 589-0155, ext. 217.
Through June 29: “Raw Loop” exhibit. In this exhibition, Austrian artist Werner Reiterer turns the world upside down and creates new rules in works that question perception while playing with art’s proximity to everyday reality. At the Speed Art Museum. (502) 634-2700.
1: Derby Party on the Ohio River. Enjoy a wine tasting and jazz event onboard the Belle of Louisville. 8:30-11 p.m. at the wharf in downtown Louisville. Tickets call (812) 484-8692.
2: First Friday Trolley Hop. 5–11p.m., Downtown Art Zone, Main & Market streets. (502) 583-1671 or visit www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com.
2: Kentucky Oaks. 8 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Churchill Downs. (502) 636-4400 or visit www.kentuckyoaks.com
3: Kentucky Derby. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. at Churchill Downs. (502) 636-4400 or visit www.kentuckyderby.com.
7-8: Owning Your Own Business. SCORE offers a two series seminar on owning a business. 7-9:15 p.m. at the University of Louisville ITRC building on the Shelby Campus. $45. (502) 582-5976.
9-11: Gardeners’ Fair. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane. $5 adults, $3 seniors and children. (502) 897-9845 or visit www.locustgrove.org.
10-11: Art in the Arbor. 10 a.m. –6 p.m. at Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, 4936 Brownsboro Road. (502) 425-6943 or visit www.pjuc.org.
11: Mother’s Day Brunch. Three seatings at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. at Historic Locust Grove. $12 children, $27.50 adults. Paid reservations only. (502) 897-9845.
17-18: AMHR Miniature Horse Show. In the Covered Arena at the Kentucky Expo Center. (812) 267-4739.
19: Annual Better Business Bureau Golf Scramble. The event helps raise money for scholarships for area high schoolers. At Oxmoor Country Club. (502) 588-0043.
20: Butchertown Art Fair. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Butchertown. (502) 589-3567 or visit www.bakerysquare.com
22–28: Abbey Road on the River. Festival celebrating the Beatles legacy. On the Belvedere. (502) 216-378-1980 or visit www.abbeyroadontheriver.com.
23-26: Kentucky Flea Market. In the West Wing at the Kentucky Expo Center. (502) 456-2244.
24-25: Kentucky Reggae Festival. 2–11pm at the Water Tower, River Road & Zorn Avenue. (502) 583-0333 or visit www.bisig.com.
23–26: 2008 AVP Louisville Open. At Waterfront Park. (310) 426-8000 or visit www.avp.com.
25: Cherokee Triangle Summer Concert Series. 7–9 p.m. at Willow Park. (502) 456-6139 or visit www.cherokeetriangle.org.
26: Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Hike & Bike. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. on the Great Lawn, Waterfront Park. (502) 574-5220.
29: 91.9 WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Concert Series. Featuring Back Door Slam, Jim White and Ben Sollee. Free admission. 5–10 p.m. on Harbor Lawn, 129 E. River Road. (502) 814-6500 or visit www.wfpk.org.
30: F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. 6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. on Frankfort, Mellwood and Story avenues. (502) 550-2054 or visit www.fatfridayhop.org.
31: Highland-Douglass Art Show. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Saturday; 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Sunday at Douglass Park. (502) 454-5800.

Madison, IN
1: Dottie Rambo and Wade Spencer in concert. 7 p.m. at the Ohio Theatre. Tickets $10. (812) 273-4880.
1-31: “Madison on Canvas” exhibit. At the Madison Fine Art Gallery. (812) 866-3827.
1, 4, 26: Delta Queen steamboat. The paddlewheeler stops in Madison from 8 a.m.- 1 p.m. No public boarding.
3: Bluegrass Music. 6 p.m. at the Jefferson County 4-H Fairgrounds. Free.
4: Bridal and Event Fair. Door prizes include a getaway valued at $2,000. 2-5 p.m. at Lanier Mansion State Historic Site. (812) 273-0556.
6: Madison Business & Professional Association Meeting. Noon at Café Camille. (812) 265-3135.
9: Historic Madison Inc Annual Spring Dinner. Architect Thomas Gordon will unravel the mysteries of how and why 2,000-year-old Greek design concepts were popular in Madison between 1830-1850. 6 p.m. at The Livery Stable. Tickets $25 per person and reservations are required. (812) 265-2967.
10-11, 17-18: Madison in Bloom. Tour six private gardens in the historic district of Madison. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday; noon - 4 p.m. Sunday. $10 admission. (812) 265-2335 or 1-800-559-2956.
16: Business Networking Golf Scramble. 12:30 p.m. start at Sunrise Golf Course. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Madison Area Chamber of Commerce. (812) 265-3135.
16-17: Ohio River Valley Folk Festival. Enjoy top folk artists, singers and storytellers. 5:30-10:30 p.m. Friday; noon-10:30 p.m. Saturday at the riverfront between West Street and Broadway. Admission charged. (812) 265-2956 or 1-800-559-2956.
17: Alan Drew Book Signing. Drew, author of “Gardens of Water,” will sign copies of his novel. 1-3 p.m. at Artful Living Co., 313 W. Main St. (812) 265-6262.
17: Annual Molly Datillo Run. This 5k walk-run is named in honor of Molly Datillo, a native Madisonian who disappeared on July 6, 2004. 8 a.m. at Broadway and Vaughn Drive. $12 entry fee. www.dattilofamily.org.
17-18: Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday; noon-4 p.m. Sunday in the auditorium at the Madison-Jefferson County Public Library, 420 W. Main St. (812) 265-2744.
23-25: Spring Old Court Days. Arts, crafts, antiques booths, farmer's market around the Jefferson County courthouse and the Second Street parking lot. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. each day. Sponsored by the Pilot Club of Madison. Free. (812) 273-6226.
24: CAM River Run Car Show. Eleventh annual classic car show along Vaughn Drive. Registration begins at 8 a.m. Awards and prizes. Free to view cars. Call (812) 265-3620, ext. 4004 or (812) 273-2956.
24: “Twilight Tasting Dinner.” Four course meal with wines in the tasting room or on our covered deck. Reservations required. $35 per person. At Madison Vineyard, 1456 E 400N. (812) 273-6500 or 1-888-473-6500.
31: Music on the Deck. Free live music 1-4 p.m. on the deck of Madison Vineyards.

Prospect. KY
10: Yard Sale. North Oldham Lion’s Club and the Rotary Club of Prospect Goshen are having their annual yard sale. 8 a.m.-noon at the North Oldham Lions Belknap Campus, Hwy 42 at State Road 1793. (502) 243-9353.
16: Prospect Area Chamber Community Expo. 3:30-8 p.m. at Harrod’s Creek Baptist Church Community Center, River Road. Chamber members displays their goods and services. Featuring live entertainment. Free admission. Public welcome. (502) 228-8833 or (502) 212-6238.

Rising Sun, IN
3-4: Civil War Encampment. Nearly 100 re-enactors will depict the camp life of the Union and Confederate armies. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. May 3; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 4 at the Shiner Community Park in the back of the Ohio County Elementary-Middle School. (812) 438-4915.
2: First Friday. Enjoy entertainment, refreshments and a variety of art exhibits. 5-9 p.m. at Pendleton Art Center, 201 Main St. Sponsored by Friendship State Bank of Rising Sun. (812) 438-9900.

Seymour, IN
1: Friday Night Live Music. 7-9 p.m. at Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St. Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets. (812) 522-2278.
1-31: “Carl Morrison Photography” exhibit. At the Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 North Ewing St. (812) 522-2278.
2: “No School Today” Art Classes. At the Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 North Ewing St. (812) 522-2278.
9: Friday Night Live Music. The Apostolic Tabernacle Choir will perform. 7-9 p.m. at Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St. Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets. (812) 522-2278.
10: Wings Over Muscatatuck Migratory Bird Festival. Annual event at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge. Demonstrations, guided field trips from 6-8 a.m., vendors and a chance to see wildlife up close. 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Pre-register at 1-888-524-1914.
10: May Day Bird County. 5:30 a.m. at Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge. (812) 522-4352.
10: Crazy Eight Golf Tournament. This fundraiser for the American Red Cross of Jackson County will be held at Shadowood Golf Course. (812) 522-3888.
16: Friday Night Live Music. Dave Parman will perform. 7-9 p.m. at Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St. Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets. (812) 522-2278.
16-20: U.S. 50 Nationwide Yard Sale. Held across Hwy. 50 nationwide. 888-524-1914.
17: 2008 Lawn, Garden and Patio Show. Featuring exhibits, sales and an auction of items donated by local businesses and the Brownstown FFA. Annual Kiwanis Pancake breakfast and miniature tractor pull. 7 a.m. - noon at the Robertson Feed Mill parking lot, 100 block of South Walnut St. Sponsored by Seymour Main Street. (812) 522-3681.
23: Friday Night Live Music. 7-9 p.m. at Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St. Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets. (812) 522-2278.
30: Friday Night Live Music. Sounds of Dreams Big Band will perform. 7-9 p.m. at Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St. Guests should bring lawn chairs or blankets. (812) 522-2278.
30: Super Sundae Night at Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 North Ewing St. (812) 522-2278.

Sparta, KY
10: ARCA/REMAX Series’ “The Kentucky 100.” ARCA Lincoln Welders Truck Series race at 5 p.m. on the quarter-mile track, followed by the ARCA-RE/MAX “Drive Smart! Buckle Up Kentucky 150” Series race at 8 p.m.. Rissi Palmer country music concert at 6:30 p.m. Gates open at 3 p.m. at the Kentucky Speedway. Tickets $35. 1-888-652-RACE or visit www.kentuckyspeedway.com.
24: “Frank Kimmel Enduro Nationals II.” Street Stock Racing. Gates open at 3 p.m., race at 8 p.m. at the Kentucky Speedway. Tickets are $20. 1-888-652-RACE or visit www.kentuckyspeedway.com.

Versailles, IN
10-11: MISSION Adventure Race. This 18-hour race is not for the inexperienced and will involve teams that bicycle, canoe, and do rope challenges. A beginner four-hour race is also scheduled. (812) 689-7431.
16-18: U.S. 50 Yard Sale. Coast to coast yard sale along U.S. Hwy. 50.

Vevay, IN
2: “First Friday.” Live music, free carriage rides, shopping, dining, artisans. (812) 427-3237.
23-24: Iron Man Catfish Tournament. Starts at 9 p.m. at Paul Ogle Rverfront Park. Each team pays $175, with an 80 percent payback; $500 added purse to the Big Cat. www.catfishangler.com.

Other Areas:
Through June 15: “Quilting Blocks & Binding Threads.” Thirty-six quilts that illustrate the concepts of making things for others. At the Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis. (317) 232-1637.
Through Aug. 24: “Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting” exhibit. A contemporary and unorthodox take on the traditional arts of knitting, crocheting and lace-making is featured at this exhibition. At the Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis. (317) 232-1637.
2: Major Taylor Fitness Fest. Join cycling, safety and health organizations in celebrating the life and legacy of Marshall Taylor, the African American international cycling champion from Indiana. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis. (317) 232-1637.
2-17: “ Annual New Albany-Floyd County Secondary Schools Art Show and Competition” exhibit. Artist reception will be 6:30-8 p.m. May 25. At Carnegie Center for Art & History, 201 E. Spring St, New Albany, Ind. (812) 944-7336.
3-4: Napoleon Civil War Encampment and Living History Weekend. Watch a daily battle or participate in a ladies’ tea, Fancy Dress Ball or other activities. Napoleon, Ind. Admission charged. (812) 852-1780.
10-16: Indiana Performing Arts Festival. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. at the Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis. (317) 232-1637.
17-18: “A Victorian Chautauqua.” Enjoy this 15th annual arts, crafts, garden and antique fair. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday at the Howard Steamboat Museum, 1101 E. Market, Jeffersonville, Ind. Admission $3, children under 12 free with adult. (812) 283-3728.
17-18: Annual Broad Ripple Art Fair. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 17; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Broad Ripple Art Fair and the Indianapolis Art Center, 67th Street and College Avenue, Indianapolis. Tickets are $12 in advance; $15 adult gate tickets; $2 children ages 3-12. (317) 255-2464.
16-18: Norman Conservation Club Camp and Jamfest. Camping and food will be available. At the Norman Station Conservation Club, 12157 W. Co. Rd 450N, Norman, Ind. (812) 995-2308.