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May 2008 Calendar of Events
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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 Lions 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 mens 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 Clubs 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 Carringtons 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. Indianas
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 Loeil, 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 arts 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. 511p.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: Mothers 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
2228: 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. 211pm
at the Water Tower, River Road & Zorn Avenue.
(502) 583-0333 or visit www.bisig.com.
2326: 2008 AVP Louisville Open. At
Waterfront Park. (310) 426-8000 or visit www.avp.com.
25: Cherokee Triangle Summer Concert Series.
79 p.m. at Willow Park. (502) 456-6139 or
visit www.cherokeetriangle.org.
26: Mayors 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. 510 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 Lions 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 Harrods 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.
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