Louisville Events July 11, 2009
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| Concerts 512431 | Red Barn SummerFest: Kessler's FriendsUofL's Red Barn, located on the Belknap campus, hosts its second annual concert series, kicking off with a performance by Kessler's Friends. 502.852.7467 http://louisville.edu 7/11/09 Ages: 16-19 Time: 7pm-10pm Cost: Free; donations appreciated |
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| Exhibits 437320 | Wild MusicWhales compose, bullfrogs chorus, songbirds greet the dawn, and people everywhere sing and dance. Wild Music explores evidence for the biological origins of music through interactive displays and exceptional sound experiences. Visitors can build soundscapes, play with vibrations and frequencies, and investigate unique sounds from birds, animals, and insects. 502.561.6100 http://www.louisvillescience.org Ongoing Daily 6/1/09 - 9/1/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 423981 | Splash!The updated Splash exhibit is a hands-on experience where visitors can build boats from a variety of items and then race the boats along a two-lane track, learn about the water cycle, and find out how water changes sound and affects how things look. 502.561.6100 http://www.louisvillescience.org Ongoing Daily 2/14/09 - 2/14/10; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: During regular museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 407959 | Beyond the Log Cabin: Kentucky's Abraham LincolnImagery, artifacts, portraits, hands-on activities, and Lincoln's own words are incorporated in an exhibit that reveals the untold story of Lincoln's lifelong engagement with Kentucky and Kentuckians - an engagement that shaped his life, helped pave the way for his political rise, and during the Civil War, kept Kentucky in the Union. 502.634.7000 http://www.speedmuseum.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 6/28/09 - 9/6/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-18 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Exhibits 515213 | Swords of the Americas & Art of the DuelGeorge E. Weatherly's private collection of swords, sabers, and related artifacts from the United States, Canada and various South American countries, is on display, and visitors can also discover what separates a duel from regular fighting and ponder whether dueling was an effective process to address grievances or simply a socially-sanctioned form of murder. 502.753.5663 http://www.fraziermuseum.org Ongoing Daily 3/7/09 - 8/9/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 7-19 Time: During museum hours Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Fairs & Festivals 497491 | Louisville Blues 'n' Barbecue FestivalNew Orleans and Memphis Blues swell under the Water Tower, and barbecue abounds. Kids 10 and under free. Lawn chairs, blankets, and strollers are welcome! No food, drink, or pets allowed. Rain or shine. 502.583.3333 jwashle@bisig.com http://www.bisigimpactgroup.com Ongoing Daily 7/10/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: All Ages Time: 3pm-10pm Cost: $6 before 6pm; $9 after 6pm |
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| Films 497653 | Pink Panther (PG)Iroquois Amphitheatre hosts a free screening of Steve Martin's remake of The Pink Panther. Concessions are available for sale. 502.368.5865 http://www.louisvilleky.gov 7/11/09 Ages: 6-19 Time: 8pm Cost: Free |
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| Library Programs 515219 | Harry Potter DayThe Main Library celebrates the movie release of the Half-Blood Prince with games and activities all day. 502.574.1611 http://www.lfpl.org 7/11/09 Ages: All Ages Time: During library hours Cost: Free |
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| Nature & Outdoors 497663 | Pre-school Nature Adventures: Towering TreesPreschoolers and their adult companions learn how trees provide food, shelter, and more - for us as well as other plants and animals of the forest. The program includes story-time, craft, a snack, and active exploration time outside. Meet in the Horine Environmental Education Center. 502.368.5404 forest@louisvilleky.gov http://www.louisvilleky.gov 7/11/09 Ages: 3-5 Time: 9:30am-11:30am Cost: $9 |
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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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| Shows 508545 | Romeo and JulietKentucky Shakespeare performs Shakespeare's best-known romantic tragedy at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheatre, near the corner of Fourth Street and Magnolia Avenue in Old Louisville. info@kyshakes.org http://www.kyshakes.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 6/30/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 10-19 Time: 8pm Cost: Free |
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| Shows 497677 | Singin' in the RainMusic Theatre Louisville presents a salute to the Golden Age of Musicals - complete with an onstage rainstorm. Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended. 502.562.0100 http://www.kentuckycenter.org Ongoing Daily except Mon 7/10/09 - 7/19/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 5-19 Time: Tue-Fri 7:30pm; Sat & Sun 2pm & 7:30pm Cost: $25 |
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| Special Events 516896 | Brother & Sister Berenstain Bear Visit the ZooBrother and Sister Berenstain Bear visit the ZooVision Building. Be sure to bring a camera for photos! Kids can also play games at the Operation Planet Savers tent on the Zoo's front plaza, trying out an electronic jump rope game and picking up a free pair of OPS sunglasses and a G-Force movie poster. 502.459.2181 http://www.lou... zoo.org/events Ongoing Daily 7/11/09 - 7/12/09; check with location for exceptions. Ages: 2-19 Time: 10am-4pm Cost: Free with paid admission |
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| Workshops 515199 | Wild about PuppetsThe Squallis Puppeteers teach kids (and their adult companions) about wild animals, demonstrating different kinds of puppetry and leading a puppet-making workshop. Register in advance. 502.561.6100 http://www.louisvillescience.org 7/11/09 Ages: 4-7 Time: 9:45am-10:30am Cost: Members $15; Non-members $20 |
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