Batesville, IN
4: Legion Day Fireworks. Liberty Park. (812) 934-3560.
10-11: Batesville SummerFest. Enjoy arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment including a battle of the bands, classic car cruise-in, lunch and dinner, train rides and more. 8-11:30 p.m. Friday; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday at Village Square. (812) 934-3101.
11: After Hours Concert. The Late Show from Indianapolis, the city’s best classic rock cover band returns to downtown Batesville. 8 p.m. at Batesville Public Library. (812) 934-4706.
25-26: “Robin Hood” Presented by the Rural Alliance for the Arts and the Prairie Fire Children’s Theater. 7 p.m. Friday; 2 p.m. Saturday at Batesville High School. Tickets are $5-10. (812) 933-0355.

Buckner, KY
4: Freedom Celebration. Free countywide celebration at Wendell Moore Park begins in the afternoon with pool games and other activities in the park and ends with fireworks over the lake. Music begins at 6 p.m. (502) 225-0655.
11-12: Championship Golf Tournament. Tee time starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, 1 p.m. on Sunday. Tournament is open to males ages 16 and over. $80.

Carrollton, KY
3: First Fridays Farmers Market. Enjoy home-grown produce, honey and jams, children’s entertainment, food and music. 4-8 p.m. Sponsored by the Carrollton Main Street Program. (502) 732-5713.
4: Fourth of July Celebration. Kentucky Kruizers car show on Saturday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Fireworks over Butler Lake at dusk with evening entertainment at Gen. Butler State Resort Park. 1-800-325-0078.
11: Bavarian Cuisine Cookout. At the River Valley Winery on Mound Hill just outside of Carrollton. (502) 750-0594.
25: All-You-Can-Eat Cajun Fried Turkey Cookout. At the River Valley Winery on Mound Hill just outside of Carrollton. (502) 750-0594.
17-18: Bluegrass Festival. Back to the Past for the Future weekend festival of bluegrass music at Gen. Butler State Resort Park (502) 732-7036 or 1-800-325-4290 or www.carrolltontourism.com/bluegrass.
25: Play It Again Concert Series. American Roots Music Concert Series presents blues, bluegrass and honky-tonk. 7 p.m. on the grounds of the Butler-Turpin State Historic House at Gen. Butler State Resort Park. Free. (502) 732-4384 or 1-866-462-8853.

Clarksville, IN
Through Aug. 16: “Disney’s High School Musical on Stage.” Enjoy this captivating story at the Derby Dinner Playhouse. (812) 288-8281 or www.derbydinner.com.

Commiskey, IN
8-Aug. 9: Plant Clearance Sale. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wed.-Sat.; noon-4 p.m. at Stream Cliff Herb Farm Tearoom and Winery, Hwy. 7. N., Left at Hwy. 250 W., Right at Hwy. 3, 1/3 mile E. of Commiskey Store. (812) 346-5859.
11: Summerfest with Winding Water’s Quilt Show. At Stream Cliff Herb Farm Tearoom and Winery, Hwy. 7. N., Left at Hwy. 250 W., Right at Hwy. 3, 1/3 mile E. of Commiskey Store. (812) 346-5859.
18: Food Preservation 101. At Stream Cliff Herb Farm Tearoom and Winery, Hwy. 7. N., Left at Hwy. 250 W., Right at Hwy. 3, 1/3 mile E. of Commiskey Store. (812) 346-5859.
18: Candlelight Dinner. At Stream Cliff Herb Farm Tearoom and Winery, Hwy. 7. N., Left at Hwy. 250 W., Right at Hwy. 3, 1/3 mile E. of Commiskey Store. (812) 346-5859.
25: Cooking with Wine and Herbs Class. At Stream Cliff Herb Farm Tearoom and Winery, Hwy. 7. N., Left at Hwy. 250 W., Right at Hwy. 3, 1/3 mile E. of Commiskey Store. (812) 346-5859.

Crestwood, KY
Through Aug. 2: Yew Dell Gardens Sculpture/Art Show and Sale. Come stroll through the gardens, take in garden art and possibly take home just the right piece for your own garden. Free to members, regular admission to non-members. (502) 241-4788.
1: Cultivars, Genus and Species. Untangle plant names and make sense of what’s on the labels of plants in nurseries. Program includes lunch. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Yew Dell Gardens, 5800 N. Camden Ln. (502) 241-4788. $40 for members, $50 for non-members.
16: Bourbon Baroque in concert. As part of the Third Thursday Concert series, this Louisville, Ky.-period instrument group will perform. 7-9 p.m. at Yew Dell Gardens, 5800 N. Camden Ln. $12 for members, $15 for non-members. (502) 241-4788.
25: Garden Photography. Join Joseph De Sciose and learn how to take beautiful garden and plant pots. 10 a.m.-3p.m. at Yew Dell Gardens, 5800 N. Camden Lane. (502) 241-4788.

Florence, IN
11: Glen Campbell with Debby Campbell in concert. Belterra Casino & Resort Spa. 7 p.m. in CenterStage Showroom. Doors open at 6 p.m. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets are $45 for My Choice Center members, $50 non-members. 1-888-BELTERRA.
25: MMA Big Show: Unstoppable. Belterra Casino & Resort Spa. 7 p.m. in CenterStage Showroom. Doors open at 6 p.m. Must be 21 to attend. Tickets range from $35-$75. 1-888-BELTERRA.

Friendship, IN
18: Friendship Village Festival. Come enjoy a pie baking contest, kid’s tractor pull, antique tractor display, live music and more. At the Old Mill Campground. Free will donations accepted. Sponsored by the Friendship Village Association. (812) 667-4941 or (812) 667-8508.
18-19: National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association Youth Shoot. Youths of all ages, skill levels can participate in firearms safety and shooting, target shooting, tomahawk throwing and more. (317) 263-0801.

La Grange, KY
11; 31: Humane Society of Oldham County Low Cost Spay-Neuter Clinic. For dogs, cats, rabbits. Register by calling (502) 222-7537.
18: Oldham County Day. Enjoy this traditional county fair and celebration, including vendor booths, craft booths, food and children’s games in downtown La Grange. Coordinated by The Project Guild. (502) 269-0126.
20-25: Oldham County Fair. Enjoy rides, booths, food, produce and livestock. At the Fairgrounds. (502) 222-5248.

Lawrenceburg, IN
5: Tri-State Antique Market. Indiana’s largest “antiques and vintage only collectibles” flea market. 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds. $3 adults over age 18. (513) 738-7256.

Louisville, KY
Through Aug. 1: “The World of C.J. Pressma: A Photographic Pioneer.” At the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft. (502) 589-0102.
Through Aug. 2: “English Silver in the Age of Matthew Boulton: The James C. Codell Jr. Collection” exhibit. At the Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. Third St. (502) 634-2700.
Through Sept. 6: “Beyond the Log Cabin exhibit. Abraham Lincoln’s lifelong engagement with Kentucky and Kentuckians is revealed in this exhibition. At the Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. Third St. (502) 634-2700.
Through Sept. 6: “Ed Hamilton’s Lincoln exhibit. The artist’s process in creating the Louisville Waterfront Park Lincoln Memorial is explored in this exhibition. At the Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. Third St. (502) 634-2700.
Through Sept. 13: “Photography from the Henry V. Heuser Jr. Collection” exhibit. At the Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. Third St. (502) 634-2700.
1: “Dressing the New Republic: Clothes and Fashion.” Julienne Foster talks about dress and society in early Kentucky. 1 p.m. at Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Rd. $5 admission, $3 for Friends of Locust Grove.(502) 897-9845.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30: “Summit’s Music on the Terrace Concert Series.” July 2: The Rigbys; July 9: The Juggernaut Jug Band; July 16: Caribbean Conspiracy; July 23: Robbie Bartlett; July 30: Rick DeBow. All concerts are 6:30-8:30 p.m. on the Summit’s Terrace between Martini Italian Bistro and Mitchell’s Fish Market.
3: First Friday Trolley Hop. 5-11 p.m. at the Downtown Art Zone, Main and Market Streets. (502) 583-1671, or www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com.
3-4: 2006 Fifth Third Bank Independence Festival. Free. At the Great Lawn, Festival Plaza and Harbor Lawn at Waterfront Park. (502) 574-3768.
3, 31: Fourth Street Live! Party on the Plaza. 8 p.m. at Fourth Street Live! July 3: Parrots of the Caribbean; July 31: Tonic.
4-5: Crescent Hill Old-Fashioned Fourth of July. Peterson-Dumesnil House. (502) 893-9373 or www.crescenthill.us.
4-5: Crescent Hill Art Fair. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. on Saturday followed by fireworks; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday at Peterson-Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Ave. (502) 895-2754.
5, 12, 19, 26: Cherokee Triangle Summer Concert Series. 7-9 p.m. at Willow Park. (502) 456-6139 or www.cherokeetriangle.com.
8-9: “Owning Your Own Business.” SCORE offers this seminar every second Wednesday and Thursday of each month. 7-9:15 p.m. at the University of Louisville ITRC building on the Shelby Campus. $45. (502) 582-5976.
10, 17, 24: “Fourth Street Live! “Hot Country Nights” concert series. 8 p.m. at Fourth Street Live! July 10: Chuck Wicks; July 17: Randy Houser; July 24: Tracy Byrd.
10-12: Louisville Blues-n-Jazz Bar B-Q Festival. 5-11:30 p.m. Friday; 4-11:30 p.m. Saturday at the Water Tower. (502) 583-0333 or www.bisigimpactgroup.com.
10-12: Forecastle Festival. 5-11 p.m. Friday; noon-11 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the Belvedere. (502) 472-7555 or www.forecastlefest.com.
11-12: Old Louisville Hidden Treasures Garden Tour. Visit 11 gardens and see local artists painting in the gardens, a silent auction and vendors booths featuring garden plants and supplies. $12 in advance; $15 days of tour. (502) 635-5244.
12: Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social. 1-5 p.m. Riverside, the Farnsley-Moreman Landing. (502) 935-6809.
18-19: Jane Austen Festival. Highlights of the festival include a Regency Emporium with antiquarian books, Regency jewelry, bonnets, reticules and fabrics and patterns to create Regency attire. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. each day at Historic Locust Grove. Admission is $6. (502) 897-
18: Wharf Fun Fest. Party includes music, free entrance, cash bar/food, family fun, door prizes, games souvenirs. 7 p.m.-midnight at the Louisville Wharf.
18: Belle Dance Concert Cruise. Nashville recording artist J.D. Shelburne will perform. 8-11 p.m. on the Belle of Louisville. $20 per person. www.belleoflouisville.org.
18-19: Brightside Volleyball Classic Seneca Park. (502) 574-5000 or www.louisvilleky.gov/brightside.
25: Bourbon Ball. The fundraiser, which includes a silent auction, artists’ trunk shows, bourbon tastings, dinner and dancing, benefits the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft. 7 p.m.-midnight at The Henry Clay, 604 S. Third St. Tickets are $250 per person (includes everything), $75 per person (includes silent auction, two complimentary drink tickets, and dancing). (502) 589-0102, ext. 220.
29: WFPK Waterfront Wednesdays. Come after work to enjoy the music, hors d’oeuvres and drinks. 5-10 p.m. at Harbor Lawn. Free. (502) 574-3768 or visit: www.wfpk.org.
31: F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop. 6-10 p.m. Frankfort, Mellwood and Story Avenues. www.fatfridayhop.org.

Madison, IN
Jun 29-5: Madison Regatta. Enjoy hydroplane racing, limited class, vintage boats, air show, fireworks, musical entertainment, food and more. Admission charged. (812) 265-5000 or www.madisonregatta.com.
Through 5: “The Lincoln Family Album.” At the Jefferson County Historical Society. Admission is $2. (812) 265-2335.
3: Western Fire Company #3 Annual Fish Fry. Enjoy fish, fries, barbecue and a beer and wine garden. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. at 815 West Main St.
4: Madison Courier 10K Walk/Run. 8 a.m. walk; 8:30 a.m. run. Madison Consolidated High School.
4: Bluegrass Music. Jefferson County Fairgrounds. 6 p.m. Free.
4: Inn Cookout and Regatta Fireworks. Clifty Inn at Clifty Falls State Park. (812) 265-4135.
11-18: Jefferson County 4-H Fair. Come visit 4-H events, grandstand, food booths, midway. Admission charge. (812) 265-8919.
7: Bridges for Animals Monthly Meeting. 6:30 p.m. at the Madison-Jefferson County Public Library.
10: Music In The Park. 7-9 p.m. at Broadway Fountain. Featuring Ridge Runner, a country rock band from Lawrenceburg, Ind. Free. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets. Sponsored by Madison Main Street Program. (812) 265-3270.
18: Madison Ulster Project Dinner Auction Fundraiser. Enjoy a talent show, buffet dinner, and silent and live auctions. 6 p.m. at Venture Out Business Center, 975 Industrial Dr. $17 adults, $12 children 12 and under, cash bar. (812) 265-9088.
18: Madison Railroad Anniversary Excursion. Ride departs from the Madison Railroad Station, 1121 W. JPG Woodfill Rd., Bldg. 216. Call to reserve tickets. Free. (812) 273-4248.
18: Big Oaks Annual Butterfly Count. Meet at the refuge office at 7:45 a.m. (812) 273-0783.
24: Fourth Friday Art Jam. Free “happenings” on the sidewalks and in the shops along Main Street. 5-9 p.m. Free trolley rides most months. (812) 273-0556.
25: “Twilight Tasting Dinner.” Enjoy a four-course meal with wines in the tasting room or covered deck at Madison Vineyards. $35 per person plus tax. Reservations required. (812) 273-6500 or 1-888-473-6500.
28: Central Muscatatuck Watershed Project Public Meeting. 6 p.m. at Big Oaks National Wildlife Refuge, Bldg. 125. (812) 273-2070, ext. 3.

Milan, IN
4: Milan Fourth of July Celebration. Lions Club Parade through town and fireworks in the evening. Parade starts at 11 a.m. (812) 645-9000.

Morris, IN
11: Fireman’s Festival. Enjoy chicken and roast beef dinners, garden tractor pull and kiddie pedal pull, adult and children’s games. 2-8 p.m. at St. Anthony’s Hall. (812) 934-3995.

New Castle, KY
25: Henry County Harvest Showcase. All day activities for young and old at the Henry County Fairgrounds, Hwy. 421 between New Castle and Pleasureville. (502) 845-2811.

Osgood, IN
3: Ripley County Chamber Night/Fireworks. Live Music, a variety of booths and fireworks. Osgood Fairgrounds. (812) 689-6455.
4: Versailles State Park Fireworks Celebration. (812) 689-6424.
18-25: Ripley Count 4-H Fair. Rides, booths and grandstand events. Osgood Fairgrounds (812) 689-6511.
25: XTERRA DINO Triathlon. Swim, mountain bike, trail run at the Versailles State Park. (317) 336-7553.
26: Kenda DINO Mountain Bike Series. Mountain bike races for all ages and abilities, with varied distances at Versailles State Park. (317) 336-7553.

Owenton, KY
3, 11, 17: Concerts. at Elk Creek Vineyards. Pocket Change Motown July 3. Justin Moore July 11. Darius Rucker July 17.

Patriot, IN
4: Fourth of July Parade and Community Picnic. The old-fashioned affair begins at 11 a.m. on Main Street. Attendees to the picnic are asked to bring a covered dish; the city will provide meat and drinks. (812) 594-2243.

Prospect, KY
12: Italian Festival. The Prospect Goshen Rotary Foundation is hosting a festival that includes food, wines and a mega starred play reading of “Caesar and Cleo,” with proceeds benefiting scholarship funding at Nativity Academy, in Louisville, Ky. 5 p.m. at Gingerwoods Event Hall, 7511 Rose Island Rd. Tax deductible tickets are $35. (502) 292-2022.

Rising Sun, IN
12: Shiner Pride Car Show. Downtown Rising Sun.

Scottsburg, IN
4: Old Fashioned July 4 Celebration. The celebration will include an ice cream social and Vaudeville show. 4-6 p.m. at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum, 1050 S. Main St. (812) 752-1050.
11-12: Garrison Weekend. Enjoy a re-enactment camp, military timeline, USO show. At the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum, 1050 S. Main St. (812) 752-1050.
18: Ed Cozart’s Walk and Talk. Enjoy hearing the story of Marion Tyler. 6-8 p.m. at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum, 1050 S. Main St. $8 per person. (812) 752-1050.
25: Music at the Museum. Gospel performers 6-8 p.m. at the Scott County Heritage Center and Museum, 1050 S. Main St. (812) 752-1050.

Seymour, IN
10, 17, 31: Friday Night Live at SICA. A new series of music concerts will be held at the Southern Indiana Center for the Arts, 2001 N. Ewing St. 7-9 p.m., bring a blanket or lawn chair. Admission is free. (812) 522-2278.
4: Independence Day Celebration. Freeman Field. 10 p.m. (812) 522-4020.
11: Butterfly Count. Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, 12985 E. Hwy. 50. (812) 522-4352.
18: Women In The Outdoors. Muscatatuck National Wildlife Refuge, 12985 E. Hwy. 50. (812) 522-4352.Sparta, KY
18: ARCA RE/MAX Series’ “Kentucky 150.” At the Kentucky Speedway. Tickets $35. 1-888-652-RACE or visit: www.kentuckyspeedway.com.
18: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' Built Ford Tough 225 Presented by the Greater Cincinnati Ford Dealers.” 7 p.m. at the Kentucky Speedway, with pre-race concert at 5:30 p.m. by Chris Cagle. 1-888-652-RACE or visit: www.kentuckyspeedway.com.

Vevay, IN
3: First Friday. “Red, White and Blues,” event will be presented by Vevay Main Street. Enjoy free carriage rides, open studios, dining out and live blues music by Kenny Guthrie. 6-9 p.m. (812) 427-3237.
11: Second Saturday. Performances at the Hoosier Theater, music and art around Vevay. (812) 427-3237.
18: Jamie Aebersold in concert. 7 p.m. at the Hoosier Theater, 209 Ferry St. 1-800-HELLO-VV.

Westport, KY
11: Firecracker Run 5K. 9 a.m. at Westport Park. $20 registration, includes T-shirt. ((502) 225-0655.

Other Areas
Through 11: “Faces of Faith: The Search for the Divine” exhibit. Art quilts by Penny Sisto are featured. At the Carnegie Center for Art and History, 201 E. Spring St. (812) 944-7336.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30: “Live at the Levee Summer Concert Series.” July 2: Clayton Anderson Band; July 9: Soul Pocket; July 16: The Menus; July 23: The Rusty Griswolds; July 30: Leroy Ellington and the E-Funk Bank. 6-9:30 p.m. at Newport on the Levee, Newport, Ky.
10-12: Berea Craft Festival. At historic Indian Fort Theater, Berea, Ky. 1-800-598-5263.
11-12: Battle of Corydon Re-enactment. This Civil War battle was one of two battles during the war north of the Mason-Dixon line. 2-10 p.m. Friday; 7 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at Hayswood Nature Reserve, Corydon, Ind. (812) 596-0185 or 1-888-738-2137.
31: Downtown Jeffersonville Walking Tours. Meet at the Ohio River Overlook at the south end of Spring Street in Jeffersonville, Ind. See premier historical sites and hear stories from guide Jeanne Burke, Clark County historian. Enjoy a concert in the park at 7:30 p.m. afterward. Sponsored by the Jeffersonvile Main Street Inc. Free. (812) 283-0301.