louisville kentucky: Have Brunch at the Blue Dog Cafe and Bakery
- 01/31/16 12:27 AM
Numerous magazines and websites have rated the food at Louisville's Blue Dog Cafe and Bakery as some of the best, especially if you're looking to have brunch. The next time you're in the Crescent Hill area and you've got time to enjoy some delicious eating, drop into the Blue Dog. Brunch at the Bakery The Blue Dog is much more than your average bakery. It's well-known for artisanal bread and a variety of delicious tastes, everything from savory to sweet. Drop into the Blue Dog Bakery and Cafe for brunch any time from 9 am to noon any day. Reservations aren't required unless (20 comments)
louisville kentucky: Take a Wacky Walk Adventure Through Louisville
- 01/02/16 12:32 AM
Go on a wacky walk through Louisville this December, and become the star of your own game. It's like a board game, except you are the game piece. The Wacky Walk game is designed to be fun, but also to help you learn some new stuff about Louisville while you're at it. Taking a Wacky Walk You can take this walk by yourself, but you'll have fun if you bring others along as well. Appoint a captain, and everyone gets play the game. Just watch out for the Joker. Use your smartphone to connect to the Wacky Walk game service, and you're ready (11 comments)
louisville kentucky: Go Visit Colonel Sanders This November
- 11/28/15 11:47 PM
Colonel Sanders is the famous founder of KFC, Kentucky Fried Chicken, and he's one of Louisville's most prominent residents. Visit his grave this fall at the Cave Hill National Cemetery, and see one of Louisville's more unique attractions. This is one of the city's prettiest places, and it's really not at all scary. A Day at Cave Hill The Cave Hill national cemetery is a beautiful and sprawling place full of landscaping and monuments, and the Colonel Sanders grave is one of the best. He's one of Kentucky's most colorful characters, and still one of the most recognizable Americans in history. Colonel Sanders (13 comments)
louisville kentucky: Visit One of Louisville’s Most Unique Museums this November
- 11/28/15 02:52 AM
Many people know that Louisville is full of culture. There are many museums, a performing arts center, theaters -- who needs New York City, anyway? But you may not know about the American Printing House for the Blind, one of Louisville’s oldest and most interesting museums. Even if you’ve been to other museums in this city or any other city, you probably haven’t seen one like this. Go visit the American Printing House for the Blind this November, and go find out what sets this space apart from others of its kind. A Day at the Museum The American Printing House for the (10 comments)
louisville kentucky: Take a Walk on Historic Frankfort Avenue this November
- 11/15/15 10:08 PM
Take a walk down Frankfort Avenue this fall, and you'll be taking a tour of Louisville's history. Frankfort Avenue is the heart of the Clifton and Crescent Hill neighborhoods, and it's such a fun place to visit it's on tourist websites for the city. People from around the world stop at Frankfort Avenue to browse art galleries, shop in one-of-a-kind boutiques, peek into bookstores and taste amazing wines. You may hear live music pouring out of a nightclub, or see people wearing the latest funky fashions stopping to visit vintage clothing shops. Old and New Historic Frankfort Avenue has a lot of buildings (0 comments)
louisville kentucky: Visit Whitehall, One of Louisville’s Prettiest Historic Attractions
- 11/01/15 11:19 PM
November is a great month to visit Whitehall, one of Louisville’s prettiest historic attractions. Whitehall is so beautiful, travelers come here and brides hold their weddings here. See the amazing house and grounds this fall, and you’ll see why people keep coming to visit Whitehall. Spend a Day at Whitehall Whitehall is one of the city's beautiful attractions. The expansive gardens are full of fountains, walking paths and incredible natural wonders. Visit the Fern Garden, the formal Florentine garden, the Arboretum or any one of many attractions in these gorgeous gardens. The white mansion is a centerpiece of the property. It was built around (0 comments)
louisville kentucky: Dance the Day Away at Bravo Dance Studio
- 10/31/15 12:00 AM
Go to the Bravo Dance Studio this October, and get your feet moving. The studio is open 7 days a week, and you can dance the whole day away if you want. Group classes are available in the evenings, and private lessons can be scheduled from 10 am to 10 pm any day. Get out your dancing shoes, and tap your way on over. Dancing Dreams Bravo has two ballroom dance floors, one of which was used on "Dancing with the Stars." You can do it all here: ballroom, swing, salsa, Latin and even Zumba fitness dancing. Whatever type of dancing you want (0 comments)
louisville kentucky: Run and Walk with Friends in the Park September 19
- 09/19/15 11:27 PM
Run or walk in Cherokee Park this September, and help support the UofL School of Music. The Friends of the School of Music are hosting this 5k run/walk, and they are filling the course with music. This is probably the only time you can go for a walk in the park and run into a steel drum band. A Walk (or Run) in the Park Enjoy a light run or walk through the park on September 19 to hear all sorts of amazing music and enjoy the beautiful natural setting of Cherokee Park. The race begins at 8 am. High school drumlines, a (0 comments)
louisville kentucky: Go to the Fall Festival at St. Francis September 19
- 09/18/15 09:15 AM
Fall weather is finally here, and it’s a perfect time of year to get out and enjoy it before the chill of winter descends. Take the whole family to the St. Francis of Assisi Fall Festival to enjoy the outdoors, not to mention a whole lot of other fun stuff to do. It’s free for everyone in Louisville to go to this festival and have a great time. Fall for the Fall Festival The youngest members of the family will love the bouncy house. More mature household members may find themselves drawn to the gambling tent or the large beer selection, which includes (1 comments)
louisville kentucky: Play Softball at Tom Sawyer Park September 16
- 09/15/15 10:48 PM
Batter up! It’s game day at Tom Sawyer State Park September 16. Be there to play or watch, and enjoy post-game happy hour specials as soon as the action on the field is over. Tom Sawyer Softball Go to the park at 6 pm on September 16, and every single Wednesday, for softball fun and happy hour immediately after the game. There’s nothing like a day at the park to cure those mid-week blues. Teams can join the Tom Sawyer Park softball league for $54. That includes 8 weeks of softball, with games every Wednesday. Even if you don’t play, you’re more than welcome (2 comments)
louisville kentucky: Shop for Arts and Crafts September 13
- 09/13/15 10:36 AM
Go to the Shops of Forest Springs September 13 for the arts and crafts festival. Shop for art made by local artists, and bring the whole family. There’s lots of fun stuff for kids here, too. A Festival at Forest Springs The Shops of Forest Springs are always a great place to shop, but it’s even better during the arts and crafts festival. Local artists and vendors will have booths set up so you can browse or buy. The younger members of the family will enjoy the inflatable area, which is free for kids to enjoy. They can bounce around having a great time (0 comments)
louisville kentucky: Go to the Gray Street Farmer's Market August 27
- 08/26/15 10:54 PM
How do farm-free eggs, meat, cheese and honey sound to you? What about fresh fruits and veggies grown by local farmers? You can find it all at the Gray Street Farmer's Market, and that's just the beginning of all the incredible offerings at this unique street market. On Gray Street The 400 block of Gray Street will be closed on August 27 so you can shop at will. If you get hungry and don't want to eat your ingredients raw, no problem. Grab a burger from Dreamcatcher Farm or get a tasty sandwich made with locally-grown ingredients from Kassidy's Kackle House. You can (0 comments)
louisville kentucky: See a Shoshanna Trunk Show July 15 - 17
- 07/15/15 02:25 PM
If you like fashion and want to see all the hot styles, you’ve got to go to the Blink Boutique July 15 through 17. This is when you’ll find the Shoshanna trunk show, and this is how you’ll see all the latest amazing fashions. Summer Style Shoshanna designs dresses, tops, bottoms, coats, jackets and swimwear. Her cutting-edge fashions are made to be trendy and timeless at the same time. To get an idea of what's hot in the world of fashion right now, go to the trunk show to see items from the summer and fall collections. Items will be available for purchase, but (0 comments)
louisville kentucky: Recent Home Sales in Louisville, KY
- 07/10/15 11:12 PM
Do you want to be able to search neighborhood home sales data or run comparable sales on a home that interests you? Fortunately, you now have the capability to browse Recent Home Sales in Louisville to learn more about local market conditions.
Taken directly from MLS sales data, this of list home sales will allow you to keep up with market trends in your neighborhood, see what you neighbor paid for their home and give you a chance to familiarize yourself with pricing for a home you are considering buying or selling.
Making pricing decisions when buying or selling a home is an (0 comments)
louisville kentucky: Sweat at Zumba Class July 4
- 07/04/15 01:45 PM
If you’re looking for a way to stay in shape for swimsuit season, try a Zumba Class. The class is one of many events you can find at the Eastwood Recreation Center. Get a cardio workout this July, and get to know more about this part of Louisville and what it has to offer. Cardio Dance Zumba is designed to be a fun workout. You’ll be doing cardio exercise set to the beat of Latin music. You don’t need any experience (or good dance moves) to join the class and have a good time. If you feel a little silly, you’re probably doing (0 comments)
louisville kentucky: Find Out Why Water is Fun July 3
- 07/03/15 02:23 PM
The Louisville Free Public Library and the Louisville Water Company have teamed up to offer “Water Is Fun!” This unique, hands-on event will teach children more about water in a fun environment that will engage their minds. Why Water’s Fun The “Water Is Fun!” program is all about hands-on learning, which is one of the ways that children absorb information best. This educational event begins at 2:30 pm on July 3 at the Shively Library branch. This program is made to teach children more about science, health and social studies. They will interact with other kids, and learn some fun water facts while (0 comments)
louisville kentucky: Hear the Louisville Orchestra Perform Journey Classics July 2
- 07/02/15 02:35 PM
Faithfully, a Journey tribute band that’s almost as good as the real thing, will be performing with the amazing Louisville Orchestra on July 2. Go to the Iroquois Amphitheater to see this one-of-a-kind show, and hear some really great music. A Musical Journey If you like Journey, you're going to like Faithfully. This tribute band will play some of the best-loved songs from this popular 1980s-era band. You can expect to hear hits like "Don't Stop Believing," "Faithfully," "Any Way You Want It" and lots most well-loved Journey tunes. The music will be backed with the full Louisville Orchestra to create a one-of-a-kind (0 comments)
louisville kentucky: Play in the Mini Golf Tournament on Dixie Highway June 27
- 06/26/15 10:56 PM
Go to Batt-N-Putt on Dixie Highway to join the mini golf tournament or cheer on your favorite competitor. Whether you’re participating or standing on the sidelines, you’re going to see some great mini golf action and have a lot of fun. Be a Champion Mini Golfer The mini golf tournament is sponsored by My Daughter's Foundation, Inc., a group dedicated to helping girls and women. The tournament will be at the Batt-N-Putt on June 27. It begins at 1 pm. Teams, adults and kids will all have the chance to compete. For kids under 10, the tournament entry fee is $5. Adults play for (1 comments)
louisville kentucky: Race in the Bluegrass 100 June 16
- 06/16/15 10:39 PM
Who says you have to go to Indianapolis to be a NASCAR-style racecar driver? Go to Bluegrass Indoor Karting to participate in the Bluegrass 100, or just watch it from the sidelines to cheer on your favorite car. Bluegrass 100 Every month, Bluegrass Indoor Karting holds a special race. These monthly contests require racers to drive 100 laps, just like the pros do. The more people who participate, the more fun these races get. Competitors are split up into different weight classes to see who among them is the best. Will you be one of them? There are four pit stops per person during (1 comments)
louisville kentucky: Have a Magical Day May 17
- 05/16/15 10:36 PM
Want to see magic, hear music and eat dinner while you're at it? You want to go to this fun event at the Temple Shalom. It's a Menu of Music, Magic and Dinner, and it's something that everyone in the family will enjoy. Family Fun Want to enjoy dinner and a show? You'll listen to the famous sounds of the Louisville Leopard Percussionists, who were featured on "Today." David Garrard, a local Louisville magician, will also be providing entertainment. Dinner will be provided by Mark's Feed Store, some of the best food in town. While you dine on the finest southern home cooking, you’ll (1 comments)