Museum exhibit

In celebration of the International Year of Astronomy in 2009, the Frazier International History Museum is partnering with the University of Louisville Libraries & Jefferson Community and Technical College to bring fi rst-edition books written by two ground-breaking scientists to the public. Come see the authentic, radical works of Copernicus and Galileo at the Frazier Museum August 1, 2009 through January 3, 2010. If you doubt how pivotal the work of these two innovators is, consider this… At this very second, you are rushing through space at an astonishing 800 miles per hour as the Earth speeds along its yearly revolution around the Sun. It’s hard to imagine a time when scholars and educated people once believed the opposite was true. So, how did scientists discover what is now considered common knowledge? …How did they calculate the Earth’s speed? …What makes the Earth move? People spent centuries staring into the night sky, pondering these very questions. But, these very innovative scientists dedicated their lives to fi nding the truth. Come see the books that literally changed the world as we know it. This exhibition is free with museum admission.

The Frazier International History Museum presents the mini-exhibition, Fathers of Astronomy, featuring rare, first-edition books written by ground-breaking scientists, Copernicus and Galileo, in celebration of the International Year of Astronomy in 2009. Fathers of Astronomy runs now through January 3, 2010. For more, visit www.fraziermuseum.org or call (502) 753-5663.

Tickets go on sale Sep 8 for Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, viewed by more than 22 million people worldwide and hailed as a must-see. The Exhibition features 150 artifacts and opens at the Louisville Science Center on October 3. The Exhibition has been designed with a focus on the legendary RMS Titanic’s compelling human stories as best told through authentic artifacts. Described as a floating palace, the incomparable Titanic was deemed “practically unsinkable” by the White Star Line and its builders. However, on a calm April night in 1912, the massive luxury liner struck an iceberg and slowly sank into the North Atlantic. Visitors are quickly drawn back in time to 1912, as each receives a replica boarding pass of an actual passenger aboard Titanic. Visitors are then immersed in the Exhibition as they take a chronological journey through Titanic; from the ship’s construction to life on board, the ill fated sinking, and amazing artifact recovery efforts. Towards the end of their journey, visitors will enter the “Memorial Gallery” where they will take their boarding pass to the memorial wall and learn if their passenger and traveling companions survived or perished. The Exhibition is produced by Atlanta based, RMS Titanic, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Premier Exhibitions, Inc. RMS Titanic, Inc. is the only entity permitted by law to recover objects from the wreck of Titanic. The Company was granted Salvor-in-possession rights to the wreck of Titanic by a United States federal court in 1994 and has conducted seven research and recovery expeditions to Titanic, recovering more than 5,500 artifacts.

"Children Just Like Me" will open Oct. 10th 2009 and close January 10th, 2010. It is a 2,500 square foot multi-cultural exhibit offering visitors a chance to become acquainted with children from around the world. Vignettes take visitors around the world to meet their peers from eleven countries on six continents. An introductory computer interactive encourages young visitors to discover the languages of all eleven children in the exhibit, while making relational geographic comparisons on an oversized globe. The exhibit is based on DK Publishing's award winning book by the same title and showcases the unique diversity of the world's children while exploring the common bonds they share. Visitors discover each child's language, food, games, music pets, clothing and much more through multi-sensory interactives in each area. The exhibit comes to the museum from the Cincinnati Museum Center.

This exhibition presents a unique record of the West prior to white settlement. In the 1830s, artists Karl Bodmer and George Catlin independently set out to explore the American frontier to document the land and the Native Americans who populated it. The selection of hand-colored prints is part of the corporate collection of Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC. Call (859) 257-5716 for museum hours and ticket information.

VONFIRE FEATURED EXHIBITION: Mark Payton Solo Exhibition October 23rd-November 28th Mark Payton will exhibit his first solo show at Louisville Glassworks inside the new VONFIRE gallery. Mark is a resident artist, who has maintained his studios at Glassworks since opening in 2001. Additional Programs and events will be scheduled and available online at: www.louisvilleglassworks.com

Shop for your favorite people, fine unique gift items and original art created by local and regional artists. Opening on November 1st - 2-5 p.m. The show will run through December 19. Gallery hours will be extended beyond the normal Tuesdays through Saturdays, 12-4 p.m.

Elise Meredith Beattie's 2009 exhibition at the Anne Pl Baker Gallery is a visual diary of one artist's experiences at the "lost and found" file of creativity. The exhibition will include approximately 35 paintings created between 2005 and 2009. The artist's passion is communicated through the use of wet into wet techniques, which create a luminous light filled composition, topped with a cornucopia of pattern.

Mike Smith exhibition, Free Smith's photographs of rural Tennessee embrace the lush beauty of the land, even as he reveals the suburban encroachment that threatens much of rural Appalachia. In his large-format color photographs, Smith unearths telling signs of human impact on the landscape, from aged, weather-beaten farm buildings that seem an organic part of the landscape to the jarring reality of bright, new multi-pump gas stations. Call (859) 257-5716 for info on museum hours, closed Monday.

In selecting the 67 pieces which make up the exhibit, juror Todd Birdsong looked for presentation, skill, content and vision. The show includes a painting by 12-year-old Gregory Willett of Fancy Farm, Kentucky as well as works by more experienced professionals. Mr. Birdsong states, “While the majority of the work was traditional in terms of visual exploration, each work selected for the exhibition allowed me to experience a moment of emotion and resonated with me in some way. I appreciate artist works that have a powerful sense of vision and concept regardless of their training or technical mastery of their chosen media. I believe that those artists who are creating spirited works are not only growing personally, but professionally as well.” He considered it “an enlightening experience to see all of the quality work produced by some of this area’s talented artists.” Sixty-two artists from Kentucky and Tennessee submitted over 140 entries to be considered for this year’s show.

Featuring Elegant Artwork & Hand-Crafted Gifts 175 Juried Crafters • HUGE VARIETY!! Free Parking•Shuttle Service•Concessions PLEASE NO STROLLERS OR BACKBACKS FRIDAY, NOV. 20 Preview Show 7-10pm By presale ticket only - $8 (Good for Saturday, too) SATURDAY, NOV. 21 9am to 4pm $3/Person • Ages 10 & Under Free

21, 2009 - January 03, 2010 35 huge displays with over 300 characters and over 1,000,000 points of light. Drive your car over one mile through the Mega Cavern beneath the zoo to see the largest and most spectacular holiday light show ever in Louisville. “Your new family tradition!” Hours of Operation: 6:00PM to 10:00PM 5:00PM to 10:00PM (Saturday & Sunday) Open on Thanksgiving & Christmas Closed on Christmas Eve $20.00 per cars, trucks, suvs, small vans $35.00 per commercial vans $50.00 per small bus/$75.00 per school Bus CASH ONLY!

Discover Louisville’s most fabulous shopping, dining and entertainment in the Historic Frankfort Avenue corridor. On the Final Friday of the month, park at one of the many convenient free and pulic parking areas, board the Frankfort Avenue Trolley at any designated stop between 6:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., and let the fun begin! Fabulous Shopping During special extended business hours of 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.*, explore this unique district of shops, boutiques, studios and galleries, featuring handcrafted furniture and gifts, regional art, fine antiques, apparel and much more! Dining & Entertainment Once you’ve exhausted your shopping appetite, indulge your palate at one of Frankfort Avenue’s acclaimed, locally owned bistros, pubs and cafés. Then, complete your evening by enjoying live music, entertainment or a nightcap with friends, at one of the many diverse nightspots in the corridor.

Lighting of Christmas Tree, Christmas Parade, music, Concerts, Open House, Candlelight Historic Home Tour, Carriage Rides, and more.

Celebrate the spirit of the season as historic downtown Bowling Green Lights Up! Enjoy free carriage rides, pictures with Santa, hot beverages, vendor tables, and extended shop hours on this special evening

A unique collaboration between the city's Independent Galleries, Non-Profit Galleries and Studio Centersto provide Bowling Green with great artistic opportunities. The Galleries, Museums and Studio Centers from around the city gather for the annual Bowling Green Gallery Hop. Friday evening our doors will be open for fellow curious citizens to tantalize their creative senses with great original art. We encourage art enthusiasts and the newly inquisitive to mark your calendars and fill your select Friday evenings with artful inspiration. You'll find an array of fine art techniques at every location! Take this opportunitiy to observe, ask questions and enjoy getting accquainted with our area artists. Get your FREE extensive guide and map to the creative hopping grounds of Bowling Green at the Visitors Bureau or any participating locations and let it be your tool to acquiring a master-piece for your personal collection. For more information call 270-781-0872 or visit www.vsartsky.org/BowilngGreenGalleryHop.php Participating 2009 Locations The Gallery at 916 Memphis Marsha's Art Gallery & Classes Rickman Pottery Pushin Building Artists' Studio Capitol Arts Center IWFAC Gallery The Kentucky Library & Museum The Presbyterian Church VSA arts of Kentucky The Pots Place Backlot Gallery B&J Gallery The Health and Wellness Center Bullis Photography & Design

VONFIRE FEATURED EXHIBITION: Cheers! December 4th-January 30th A Drinking Vessel Invitational Artists from all over the US will participate in this celebration of the vessel. Various cocktail & beverage inspired events will be scheduled throughout the course of the exhibition. Additional Programs and events will be scheduled and available online at: www.louisvilleglassworks.com

Bagpiper, Horse Drawn Carriage Rides, Harpist, fiddler, and dulcimer, are just part of the many activities in Washington, Kentucky, Dec. 5-6. Step back into the past as you stroll Washington's flagstone sidewalks where our forefathers walked, enjoy the smells of pine and food being served, candle-lit windows, strolling musicians and carolers. Watch candle dipping at Mefford’s Fort C. 1787 Museum. Quilting, weaving and hot “Cyder” at the Albert Sidney Johnston House C. 1797 Museum. Crafts and food at Paxton Inn C.1810 Museum. Displays and food at the Harriet Beecher Stowe C.1897 Slavery to Freedom Museum. And the annual Vesper Service Sunday at 4:00 pm in the C. 1848 Old Church Museum. Come, warm your heart and rekindle the spirit of yesterday with the scents and sights of early days in Washington, 4 miles south of Maysville on old US 68, an easy 59 miles NE of Lexington, 50 miles west of Portsmouth, Ohio, 90 miles W of Huntington, 51 miles east of Cincinnati, (take Wilder Exit #77 off I-275 onto Route #9 – also known as the AA Highway), then turn right at the light by Wendy’s onto US 68, turn left at the second light up into Old Washington.

One of the finest sights below a Christmas tree is undoubtedly a model train! While most children today have never even taken a train ride, the fascination with the toy replica is still there, especially at this time of year. See one of the largest model train displays in the region, tour the new two-story interactive Train Museum and explore authentic vintage railcars outside. There will be great opportunities for pictures with Santa Claus, too!

Join the Louisville Ballet’s Artistic Director Bruce Simpson as he explores how the Louisville Ballet undertook the re-imagining of this classic and get an insider’s look at original costume designs, the scenic model and archive footage of the production. Admission is free / Speed Auditorium.