Louisville Events December 20, 2008
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| Dance 392622 | The Brown-Forman NutcrackerA holiday tradition for countless families features choreography by Alun Jones & Helen Starr and Tchaikovsky's classic score. Tickets can be purchased by phone and at the website. http://www.kentuckycenter.org Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 12/6/08 - 12/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-19 Time: 1:30pm & 7:30pm Cost: $27-$85 |
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| Exhibits 392509 | Sherlock Holmes & The Clocktower MysteryA family friendly, interactive, clever murder-mystery tests visitors' powers of observation and deductive reasoning. Families roam from the clocktower, where a murder has taken place, to seven more rooms to pick up clues to the mystery surrounding the murder - including handwritten police reports, overheard sound tracks of interviews, printed summaries of the events, and even tell-tale odors. The exhibit ends in the study, with an interactive consultation with one of the characters of the story (played by a live actor). 502.753.5663 http://www.fraziermuseum.org Ongoing Daily 11/15/08 - 2/15/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 392511 | Liberty on the Border: A Civil War ExhibitA hands-on exhibit that includes documents and photographs, touchable replicas, diaries, and interactive displays that allow visitors the chance to interpret their own meaning of the Civil War and experience what life was like for those living on both sides of the border. 502.753.5663 http://www.fraziermuseum.org Ongoing Daily 9/27/08 - 1/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 353081 | Too Small to SeeFamilies are invited to explore how materials are manipulated on the molecular scale to create very small structures and devices. 502.561.6100 http://www.louisvillescience.org Ongoing Daily 9/27/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-18 Time: During center hours. Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Films 404303 | AnimalopolisShowing in the IMAX theater, Animalopolis contains numerous short animal stories, using humorous poetic narration to educate and entertain viewers as they watch hippos, cheetahs, bears, lions, and more. 502.561.6100 http://www.louisvillescience.org Ongoing Daily 11/14/08 - 1/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-10 Time: Showtimes vary; call or visit website Cost: Adults $6; Children $5 |
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| Films 404304 | The Light Before ChristmasShowing in the IMAX theater, The Light Before Christmas is a stop-motion animated film that follows two kids who lose their way on a cold Christmas Eve, on to find themselves as characters in the classic tale, Twas the Night Before Christmas. 502.561.6100 http://www.louisvillescience.org Ongoing Daily 11/14/08 - 1/5/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 4-12 Time: Showtimes vary; call or visit website Cost: Adults $6; Children $5 |
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| Films 370317 | Grand Canyon AdventureGrand Canyon Adventure takes viewers on a river-rafting adventure down the Colorado River with a team of explorers committed to bringing awareness to global water issues. 502.561.6100 http://www.louisvillescience.org Ongoing Daily 11/8/08 - 6/30/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-19 Time: Schedule varies; call or visit website for times Cost: Adults $8; Seniors, Students, and Children (2-12) $7 |
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| Films 370331 | Dinosaurs AliveDinosaurs Alive combines scientifically accurate computer generated imagery with 1920s documentary footage and dramatic new scenes of real fossils and current dinosaur hunting expeditions so viewers can understand how paleontologists search for, discover, and study fossils to determine different dinosaur species - including how big they grew, how fast they moved, how they were related to other species, how they interacted with other dinosaurs and creatures of their era, what they may have eaten, how they may have raised their young, what their surroundings looked like, and how they may have died. 502.561.6100 ext 6111 http://www.louisvillescience.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 9/2/08 - 1/10/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-19 Time: Schedule varies; call or visit website for times Cost: Adults $8; Seniors, Students, and Children (2-12) $7 |
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| Films 354541 | Nick Jr at the MoviesNickelodeon presents a 50-minute program featuring episodes and music videos of Nick Jr.'s most popular shows, Dora the Explorer, Go Diego Go!, The Backyardigans, and The Wonder Pets. The program provides preschoolers and their parents with a great introduction to the movie-going experience. 502.499.6656 http://www.nat... amusements.com Ongoing Each Thu, Sat 7/31/08 - 12/28/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-6 Time: 10am Cost: $6 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 403145 | Breakfast with SantaThe Baxter Community Center hosts a free breakfast with Santa for children and their parents. Call the center for further information. 502.574.2670 http://www.louisvilleky.gov 12/20/08 Ages: 0-13 Time: 10am-1pm Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 403151 | Holiday BreakfastThe Southwick Community Center hosts a festive holiday breakfast for families. Call for more details. 502.775.6598 http://www.louisvilleky.gov 12/20/08 Ages: All Ages Time: 10am-12n Cost: Free |
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| Holiday Seasonal 402907 | Holiday Drop-n-ShopParents can get some last minute holiday shopping done while their children explore the museum and take part in activities. Advance reservations required; call or visit the website for details and to register. 502.561.6100 http://www.louisvillescience.org 12/20/08 Ages: 5-12 Time: 1pm-5pm (Drop-off 12:30pm-1pm) Cost: Members $8; Nonmembers $15 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 392500 | A Christmas CarolCharles Dickens' classic holiday story is performed on the Brown stage. Purchase tickets in advance. 502.584.1205 http://www.actorstheatre.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 11/26/08 - 12/23/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: Show times vary. Cost: $25-$44 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 392502 | A Tuna ChristmasThanks to quick-change artistry and quicksilver dialogue, two consummate actors portray more than 20 of the zany citizens of Tuna, Texas. The irreverent holiday comedy offers a ten-gallon evening of laughs and holiday cheer. 502.584.1205 http://www.actorstheatre.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 10/30/08 - 1/4/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 12-18 Time: Tue-Fri 7:30pm; Sat-Sun 1pm & 7:30pm Cost: $40-$55 |
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| Holiday Seasonal 392504 | Lights...Energy...Elves!Holiday-inspired science activities, chilly science demonstrations, and an exclusive showing of the IMAX film The Light Before Christmas await. Kids can help make a super-sized candy cane, dissect common holiday plants and explore them under a stereoscope, make snow, and even take a taste of an astronaut's holiday dinner! Order tickets in advance by phone or online. 502.561.6100 ex 6111 http://www.louisvillescience.org Ongoing Daily 12/20/08 - 12/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: Sat 9am-12n; Sun 2pm-5pm Cost: Varies; Call for details |
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| Holiday Seasonal 303925 | Cookies with SantaSanta Claus, his elves, and some costumed friends host a snack that includes warm cocoa, juice, and donuts; cookie decorating for guests ages three and older; holiday sing-alongs; a photo with Santa; and a visit from Zoo animals like Mistletoe the reindeer. The special-ticketed event includes all-day Zoo admission; purchase in advance. 502.459.2181 http://www.louisvillezoo.org Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 12/13/08 - 12/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 9am, 11am, 1pm & 3pm Cost: Members $4-$9.50; Non-members $5-$12.50 |
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| Nature & Outdoors 403162 | Forest Explorers: To Hibernate or Not to HibernateKids can come to Jefferson Memorial Forest to learn about hibernation, who does it, and why (or why not). Snacks are provided. Advance reservations are required, and parents are asked to join their children for this nature experience. Meet at the Horine Environmental Education Center. 502.368.5404 http://www.louisvilleky.gov 12/20/08 Ages: 5-6 Time: 9am-12n Cost: Children $10 |
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| Ongoing Exhibits 235507 | The World We CreateThe exhibit is chock-full of hands-on activities inviting visitors to explore the worlds of physics, engineering, manufacturing, transportation, chemistry, and more. The schedule changes daily, and current topics can be found at the website. 502.561.6100 http://www.louisvillescience.org Ongoing Daily 7/9/07 - 12/31/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Other Events 403105 | Public SkateThe ice is open for visitors! 502.415.0962 http://www.icelandsports.net Ongoing Daily 12/19/08 - 12/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 3-19 Time: Fri 7pm; Sat 11am & 7pm; Sun 1pm Cost: Admission $7; skate rental additional |
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| Shows 402867 | Our Place in SpaceYoung "space cadets" can join Scarlet Macaw, Indy Elephant, and Paula Polar Bear as they solve a crossword puzzle. Along the way they discover why we have night and day, explore the Sun and planets, and other astronomical things. Seating is first come, first served and groups are encouraged to contact the planetarium ahead of time, as shows can be arranged specifically for their needs. 502.852.6664 http://louisvi... etarium/events 12/20/08 Ages: 5-8 Time: 11am Cost: Adults $7; Children (12 and under) $5 |
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| Shows 402869 | The PlanetsThe Planets takes audiences on a journey through the solar system and features current NASA mission imagery. Produced by the Southeast Planetarium Association, the 37-minute show provides an in-depth look at each planet. Narrated by actress Kate Mulgrew, best known for her role in Star Trek: Voyager, it is geared for middle to high-school students and is designed to immerse the audience in current images of our Solar System and give them the sensation of traveling through space. 502.852.6664 http://louisvi... etarium/events 12/20/08 Ages: 10-19 Time: 1pm Cost: Adults $7; Children (12 and under) $5 |
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| Shows 392626 | It's a Wonderful Life: A Radio PlayInspired by the classic film, a radio play version is performed as a 1940's live radio broadcast for a studio audience. Tickets can be purchased by phone and at the website. http://www.kentuckycenter.org Ongoing Daily 12/18/08 - 12/20/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 8-19 Time: 7pm Cost: $15 |
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| Shows 369548 | The Best Christmas Pageant EverThe Herdmans are the town's terrors, and now they're ruining the Christmas play. Or are they? The holiday comedy provokes laughter and encourages a little contemplation about the season. Advance ticket purchase is recommended. 502.584.7777; 800.775.7777 http://www.stageone.org Ongoing Each Sat 12/6/08 - 12/20/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-19 Time: 2pm & 5pm; December 20 2pm only. Cost: $23 and up |
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| Special Events 392623 | Clara's Tea PartyBefore the matinee performance of the Nutcracker, families are invited to attend a brunch buffet. The children's cast visit the party in costumes to sign autographs, and kids can have their photo taken with a costumed character (including Clara or the Nutcracker), and receive a party favor. Tickets can be purchased by phone and at the website. http://www.kentuckycenter.org Ongoing Each Sat, Sun 12/13/08 - 12/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-10 Time: 11am Cost: $30 |
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| Workshops 404307 | Blow Ho Ho!Families with kids ages seven and up can create their own blown glass ornament with the help of a Glassworks artist. Call for an appointment, Thu-Sun. 502.992.3056 http://www.lou... glassworks.com Ongoing Each Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun 11/28/08 - 12/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-18 Time: By appointment Cost: $40 |
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| Workshops 401926 | Holiday Ornament BlowFamilies are invited to create an ornament (or two) that are bound to become heirlooms. Kids as young as six can help choose the color and blow the glass to make a unique keepsake for the holidays. Call or email to reserve a time in advance. 502.584.5353 info@flamerun.com http://www.flamerun.com Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 12/12/08 - 12/21/08; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 6-18 Time: Fri & Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 12n-5pm Cost: $40 |
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