Affiliated Events

18 Art Holes!

Artists, Scouts, Students, Engineers, etc. have been invited to create 18 fully functioning creative miniature golf holes for the enjoyment of the public. This won't be your usual putt putt course, but 18 of the most challenging and different greens you've ever set foot on…Try navigating your ball over the state of Kentucky made out of bumpy license plates collected from the counties of bluegrass state. Or resist the urge to dance to disco music while putting through a shag-carpeted room lit only by black lights and lava lamps.

'18 Art Holes' will be made up of 18 fully functioning mini golf course located indoors at the Mellwood Art Center. Each one of the 18 art holes will be designed and constructed by a different artist or group of artists working together; 18 different holes -18 different artists. Many ancillary businesses and cafes will be a treat along with plenty of free parking. August 16 - October 20, 2008. Discount with Cup Pin.

A Taste of Louisville

The 35th Annual Taste of Louisville will take place Tuesday, September 16 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. downtown at the Kentucky International Convention Center, featuring over 40 of the best restaurants and libations Louisville has to offer. Tickets are $65 each or you may purchase a table of 8 for $1,000. For more information visit www.kyra.org.
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Cobalt Artworks presents 'LeRoy Neiman-Five Decades'

Cobalt Artworks is honored to present 'LeRoy Neiman-Five Decades', a year long retrospective exhibit of paintings, prints, drawings, books and posters curated from the Artist"s personal collection. This extraordinary exhibit will showcase Neiman"s wide range of subject matter and interests, from a myriad of sports covered 'on the scene', to the famous people and places he has painted and frequented over the last five decades. For more information visit www.cobaltart.com.

The Cup Concert Celebration

September 20 - Middletown Commonwealth Bank Building - The Louisville East-Middletown Chamber of Commerce presents a concert by The Louisville Orchestra and the Monarchs, followed by a spectacular fireworks display. Bill of fare will include Kentucky Bourbon, Kentucky wine and Kentucky barbecue along with the music and Kentucky arts and crafts. VIP tables are available. General Admission with Cup Pin. Hours of operation are from 3:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. For more information, call 502 244-5086 or visit www.middletownchamber.com.

Humana presents 'An Evening with Butch Harmon'

In an intimate setting, world-renown instructor Butch Harmon shares stories and teaching philosophies about the game of golf. Held September 15 from 6:45 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Brown Theater in downtown Louisville. Ticket prices range between $25 - $50. For more information call Patrick Potter (505) 562-5543 or click here.

Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival

The Gaslight Festival is the 5th largest festival in the area and attracts an estimated 200,000 visitors annually. Held September 14-21, the Festival features 15 major events and attractions and culminates in an arts and crafts extravaganza with over 200 juried booths. The Festival is fun for both children and adults. For more information visit www.jtownchamber.com/Gaslight-Festival.23.0.html. Free admission.
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Kentucky Bourbon Festival

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival gives you a weekend full of smooth Bourbon, delicious food, and great entertainment, with a healthy dose of Kentucky hospitality thrown in for good measure. From black tie galas to historical tours, there is something for all ages and interests. Held September 17-21, it's a wonderful five-day event full of activities for the whole family. For more information visit www.kybourbonfestival.com.

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival's British Pub Night

Enjoy a casual evening of classic British pub food, drinks and atmosphere, all for the benefit of the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival's mission to provide educational and theatrical programs for the community. Scheduled to be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 12, 2008 at Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center. For more information visit www.kyshakes.org. Ticket price is $75.

Kentucky Show

An introduction to Kentucky's sights, sounds and people through this intricately woven, 30-minute journey through the Commonwealth then and now. Produced in HD. Opens September 13, 2008 at the Kentucky Center. Cost of admission is $7.00 / $6.00 for students and seniors. Hours of operation are Tuesday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Sunday Noon - 5:00 p.m. For more information visit click here. Discount with Cup Pin.
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Louisville Irish Fest

The Louisville Irish Fest will be held at the Belvedere, in downtown Louisville September 13-14 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. on Saturday, and 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sunday, featuring Irish food, music, dancing, arts and crafts and more. Admission fee is $5.00. For more information visit www.louisvilleirishfest.com. Discount with Cup Pin.
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Original Highlands Art and Music Festival

An exciting schedule of music and artists is lined up for the festival this year. The Original Highlands Neighborhood Arts and Music Festival 2008 will expand to include over 100 artists' booths. The theme this year is celebrating the beauty and grace of the Highlands senior residents and unique homes. Festival date is September 13, 2008. For more information go to http://ohnamusicandartfest.weebly.com or contact Chuck Woodall at cwoo59@aol.com or at 502.767.8419. Free admission.

Slugger Museum

It takes a special place to craft the Official Bat of Major League Baseball. Since 1884, Louisville Slugger has put prime lumber in the hands of the greatest players of the game. A visit to the museum shows you how the sport has changed a bit between then and now, but the "crack of the bat" remains one of the sporting world's most thrilling moments.

Featured Exhibit: Play Ball, Mr. President - A century of baseballs signed by U.S. Presidents (Now - November 30, 2008). This one-of-a-kind collection of autographed baseballs and related artifacts chronicles the rousing connection between our national pastime and the oval office. Discount with Cup Pin.

The Speed Art Museum: Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness

The Speed Art Museum presents Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: American Art from the Yale University Art Gallery. Two hundred masterpieces from the founding of America to the Gilded Age. Arts include Paul Revere, John Trumbull, Winslow Homer. September 7, 2008 - January 4, 2009. Tickets are $15. For more information visit www.speedmuseum.org. Discount with Cup Pin.

Ursuline Campus Art Fair

September 20-21 from 10am - 5pm. Two-day festival that features 150 juried artists showcasing jewelry, painting and more, plus food, music entertainment and a children's activities center. For more information click here.

Worldfest

WorldFest is the largest multicultural festival in the region, featuring food and drink, music, dancing, arts and crafts. The event will be held in downtown Louisville on the Belvedere August 29-30. Free admission. For more information click here.

Vegas in the Ville

A charitable gaming fund raiser to benefit the historic Whitehall Mansion & Gardens with Las Vegas-style entertainment, food & drink and live auction. Play blackjack, roulette and other table games for real money and Texas Hold "Em Poker Tournament with up to $8,000 in prize money. Saturday, September 20, 5 p.m. until the last person standing. Whitehall Mansion & Gardens 3110 Lexington Road. Tickets $25, Texas Hold "Em Entry $125. For more information contact 502 893-3828.