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Lake Jericho: Calm waters, great fishing

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Looking for a relaxing spot to fish, camp or just enjoy a little lakefront tranquility? Your perfect place may be just off of Interstate 71 between Louisville and Cincinnati. Lake Jericho Recreational Camping Area in Henry County offers a 137-acre lake with quiet, calm waters, camping, shelters with restrooms, outdoor picnic areas with grills and more.

Kathy Griffin s observations on the D-List get an A

Sun, 25 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Sharp-tongued comedian Kathy Griffin, star of the Bravo reality show My Life on the D-List, brings her stand-up act to Horseshoe Casino Hotel Southern Indiana on Sept. 11. The casino is just 25 minutes from downtown Louisville.

Shiraz Mediterranean Grill: Fancy food in a casual atmosphere

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Not dressed up, so you ve got nowhere to go? Well, even dressed in your torn jeans and T-shirt, you still can eat in style at Shiraz Mediterranean Grill. The atmosphere may be low key, but the food is something you d expect in a much fancier establishment.

2010 11 Walden Theatre season: A gem of a season Sept. 23 through May 22

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

From a rarely produced but adventurous Tennessee Williams play to French satire to a modern American classic to plenty of the Bard, the 2010 11 season at Walden Theatre creates yet another remarkable series of showcases for its talented student casts.

Falls of the Ohio: Family Fun Fair on Aug. 7

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Family Fun Fair at the Falls of the Ohio State Park on Aug. 7 will provide a sampling of each of its annual events. The park is located on the Indiana bank of the Ohio River, just minutes from downtown Louisville.

Walden Theatre: performed by the young for the young

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Whether staging classics like Hedda Gabler, Antigone and Romeo and Juliet or more modern fare like The Lottery, Bang Bang You're Dead and Agnes of God, Walden Theatre remains true to its vision: helping young people grow through the study of theater.

Louisville Mega Cavern: an underground adventure

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

One top attraction in Louisville is actually way under ground. About 100 feet below the ground not far from the Louisville Zoo lies a cavernous excavation created by continuous limestone quarrying from 1930 to 1972. All of the stone the miners blasted out over those 42 years would have been enough to build all three of Egypt's great pyramids! Now, after two years of preparation, the cavern offers tours to visitors.

2010 Kentucky State Fair brings thrills, concerts, animals and more

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Whether it s professional live acts, thrilling rides, talented amateur performers, ooey-gooey treats, delicious food or even terrifying tigers or performing porkers, the Kentucky State Fair has what you re craving. More than 600,000 fair-goers are expected to descend on the Kentucky State Fair for 11 consecutive 17-hour days, from Aug. 19 29.

Louisville Equestrian Center: Riding in style

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The Louisville Equestrian Center is about everything horses: Whether riding lessons, horse boarding, polo lessons, horse shows and show preparation services, pony parties or horse sales, the Louisville Equestrian Center does it all!

Kentucky Down Under: The Outback meets the Bluegrass

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

A trip to the Land Down Under can take more than 30 hours on a jet and cost more than $1,000 in airfare. But you can enjoy an up-close encounter with kangaroos, exotic birds and reptiles, and other outback attractions at Kentucky Down Under and Kentucky Caverns just a short hop away off of Interstate 65 in Cave City, Ky.

Red River exhibit at KMAC runs through Oct. 9

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

A new exhibit, Red River: The Narrative Carvings of Edgar Tolson, Donny Tolson, Carl McKenzie and Earnest Patton, which features 10 or more works by four artists of the Campton School, begins July 24 at the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft and runs through Oct. 9.

Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft: Celebrating the state's artisans

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Stirring oil paintings, exquisite blown-glass vases, woven art, glorious quilts and more, Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft celebrates traditional and functional art in its four exhibition galleries. Each year, more than 165,000 visit the museum, located on Main Street in downtown Louisville.

Hardin Playhouse: Great, affordable theater

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Hardin County Playhouse continues to provide excellent and affordable live theater just 45 minutes from Louisville.

2010 11 season at Hardin Playhouse begins Aug. 13

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

A riveting drama about a rocky marriage. Several comedies and a classic Broadway musical. A treasured children s story. Hardin County Playhouse s 2010 11 season has something for everyone. And with $15 tickets, the acting company has something for theater lovers on a budget, too.

Kentucky Repertory Theatre: Great plays, not far away

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Kentucky Repertory Theatre in Horse Cave, Ky., formerly Horse Cave Theatre, was called one of 10 great places to see the lights way off Broadway by USA Today. While once the theater performed only during the summer, the award-winning Kentucky Rep now has performances from July through December. It s located just 80 minutes from Louisville, 40 minutes from Elizabethtown, 60 minutes from Bardstown or Radcliff and 90 minutes from Nashville, Tenn.

Back Home Restaurant: Great country cooking in a historic home

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

At the Back Home Restaurant in Elizabethtown, Ky., you'll find the great country cooking you remember from Mama s table-and people who treat you like family. Located in a historic home and just 45 minutes from Louisville, the Back Home Restaurant is a great location for anyone attending performances at the historic State Theater.

Kentucky Repertory Theatre s 2010 season ends Dec. 18

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Whether it s the gospel according to Peanuts, the gospel according to Mark Twain or competing Christmas gospels, you ll find Kentucky Repertory Theatre s 2010 season has all that and more!

The Louisville Zoo: Wild things to make your heart sing

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

There s a wondrous world of wildlife packed within the 134 rolling acres of The Louisville Zoo, home to more than 1,400 exotic animals.

Funtopia: An amazing playground, built on pride

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Could a children s playground in Elizabethtown be worth a 45-minute drive from Louisville? Maybe, if you ve got kids of the sandbox-playing, ladder-climbing, monkey-bar-swinging ages and if you re talking about Funtopia, the 12,500-square-foot recreational area built with community spirit and neighborhood pride in 2002.

Swope's Cars of Yesteryear Museum: Some rare beauties on display

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The collection at Swope s Cars of Yesteryear Museum in Elizabethtown, Ky., draws visitors from across the country, not to mention from other nations. Car lovers will find the museum s rare collection is definitely worth the trip.

Andy Warhol: Myths runs though Sept. 30 at J.B. Speed Art Museum

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Andy Warhol: Myths runs through Sept. 30 at the J.B. Speed Art Museum and that s no myth! The Myths portfolio of 10 screenprints of iconic figures in popular culture is one of Warhol s most sought-after collections.

Cinderella waltzes into Derby Dinner Playhouse July 6

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Come see Cinderella and have a ball! Derby Dinner Playhouse presents Rodgers & Hammerstein s Cinderella, the eternally popular musical, from July 6 to Aug. 16.

Louisville Historic Tours: Showing the sights to visitors, natives alike

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Interested in Louisville s history? Do you go ga-ga for Victorian architecture? Does the thought of ghosts haunting several spots in Old Louisville send a delicious shiver down your spine? Well, Louisville Historic Tours has exactly the right tour for you.

Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor continues a century of great food

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Generations of children and their parents have enjoyed fountain sodas, phosphates and ice cream at Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum. You will want to experience this 100-year-old Columbus, Ind., institution for yourself. The eatery is located between Louisville and Indianapolis.

Columbus, Ind. s architecture: Small town earns great acclaim

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Columbus Architecture Tours reveal why this city of just 39,000 ranks sixth in the United States in architectural innovation and design. Located just an hour from both Louisville and Indianapolis, Columbus lives up to its designation by National Geographic Traveler as a jewel in the regional [that s] truly part of America s architectural heritage.

Crosby, Stills and Nash play the Palace Sept. 11

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Crosby, Stills and Nash the legendary folk rock group enshrined in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 will perform at the Louisville Palace Theatre in downtown Louisville on Sept. 11.

2009 Kentucky State Fair brings thrills, concerts, animals and more

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Rides, contests, prizes, professional concerts, talented amateur performers, farm animals, food even performing pigs! No wonder that more than 600,000 fair-goers are expected to descend on the Kentucky State Fair while it's open from Aug. 20 30.

Moody Blues perform at the Horseshoe Casino Hotel June 19

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The Moody Blues has been drawing crowds for four decades. The British band brings its eclectic music to Horseshoe Casino Hotel Southern Indiana on June 19. The casino is just 25 minutes from downtown Louisville.

Dairy Kastle: Still serving up ice cream at old-fashioned prices

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Ahhh! Each year, when Dairy Kastle reopens its stand each year, sweet, sweet summer is just around the corner. Be sure to visit this tiny eatery on Eastern Parkway for the soft serve you loved as a child and for prices that will make you nostalgic, as well.

Wheel of Fortune looks back to 1974 tornado

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Wheel of Fortune installation at 21c Museum Hotel s Atrium serves as reminder of deadly 1974 tornado that literally ripped Louisville apart. The installion, which is free, runs June 4 through October.

Louisville Zoo prices to rise July 1

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Visiting the lions and tigers and bears at the Louisville Zoo is going to cost a little more starting July 1. Oh, my!

HullabaLOU boasts 65 bands in three days, July 23 25

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Three days, five stages, 65 bands. You won t want to miss the HullabaLOU music festival July 23 25 at Churchill Downs.

Georgetown Drive-in: Hot films, cool setting

Sun, 06 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Enjoy the nostalgia of the drive-in theaters of yesteryear while catching the latest Hollywood blockbusters at the Georgetown Drive-in Theater.

Louisville Science Center: stop by for some serious fun

Tue, 01 Jun 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The Louisville Science Center takes its mission seriously: to make science fun! The center features more than 120 interactive exhibits, a four-story IMAX Theatre, a 2,600-year-old mummy, KidZone, and more.

Louisville Extreme Park: A playground for daredevils

Mon, 31 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Extreme athletes from all over the metro area take their skateboards, in-line skates and bicycles to the Louisville Extreme Park where acrobatic leaps, spins, flips and flights are par for the course. Whether you want to be a daredevil or just see one, the park off of Witherspoon Street east of downtown is extremely attractive.

Culbertson Mansion: Rich experience, thrifty price

Sun, 30 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

New Albany s Culbertson Mansion was built by a man once considered the wealthiest citizen of Indiana but you don't have to be rich to enjoy the three-story mansion s hand-painted ceilings, carved rosewood staircase, marble fireplaces and crystal chandeliers.

Dizzy Whiz Drive-in: Where car hops still "hop to it"

Sun, 30 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

At the Dizzy Whiz Drive-in, open since1947, the menu and the prices seem stuck in a time warp. Crooner Frank Sinatra and poodle skirts may have come and gone, but the Old Louisville landmark still has car hops bring favorite comfort food to your car.

Fleur de Lis Caf : A new name, a fresh taste

Sat, 29 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

With different owners, a fresh name and a revamped menu, an old Bardstown Road favorite is fast becoming a new Louisville hotspot. Sweet n Savory Caf has been redubbed Fleur de Lis Caf , and boasts new dishes emphasizing organic and local/regional ingredients, said Kyle Riggle, who with his wife Jill Riggle purchased the restaurant in December 2009.

Annie: Leapin lizards! Hit musical returns to Louisville

Fri, 28 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Leapin lizards! Tony Award-winning musical Annie returns to Music Theatre Louisville from Aug. 6 to 15.

Dixie Swim Club opens Derby Dinner s new season

Wed, 26 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Derby Dinner s 2010-11 Season opens with The Dixie Swim Club, a comedy that follows the lives and enduring friendship of five young women who met on their college swim team. The production runs from May 25 to July 3.

Music Theatre Louisville: Broadway standards come to life

Tue, 25 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Music Theatre Louisville has been bringing gems from the Broadway musical theater canon to life in the River City for decades.

Rocky's Italian Grill: still the place for pizza and more

Mon, 24 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

From its days as Rocky's Sub Pub to its newest incarnation as Rocky's Italian Grill, this Southern Indiana eatery has been the go-to place for pizza and Italian favorites for 30 years.

Bristol Bar & Grille: Six locations, one tradition of great food

Mon, 24 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

At six locations around the greater Louisville area, the Bristol Bar & Grille continues its tradition of excellent casual dining. No wonder the restaurant has won the Best of Louisville Award more times than any other restaurant!

Shakespeare in Central Park brings on the Bard

Mon, 24 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

See the Bard as in the days of the Globe Theatre: outside! Shakespeare in Central Park presents Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet as part of its 2009 summer season.

Le Petomane suffuses its comedies with sly commentary

Wed, 19 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Le Petomane Theatre Ensemble s productions combine physical comedy and subversive commentary to produce one-of-a-kind stage shows. Most performances are at the Rudyard Kipling on the outskirts of Old Louisville.

Weezer rocks Horseshoe Southern Indiana June 11

Tue, 18 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Alternative rock band Weezer will stop at Horseshoe Casino Hotel Southern Indiana June 11 as part of their 2010 Raditude tour, just a day before they perform at Bonnaroo.

Kentucky Center for the Arts: the heart of Louisville s arts

Tue, 18 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Whether you're looking for music, dance or drama, the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, located in downtown Louisville, is the venue for the finest in the arts.

Juneteenth Jamboree runs June 3 19

Mon, 17 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Hosted by Actors Theatre of Louisville, the three-week Juneteenth Jamboree is a celebration of new works by African-American playwrights and about the African-American experience. The festival of new plays runs from June 3 to 19.

Juneteenth Legacy Theatre: Featuring new plays by and about African Americans

Mon, 17 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Juneteenth Legacy Theatre specializes in original works by African-American playwrights and about the African-American experience.

Squallis Puppeteers First Saturday show delights young, old

Thu, 13 May 2010 16:00:00 GMT

Long a welcome sight at festivals and parades with their 10-foot-tall papier-m ch puppets, Squallis Puppeteers offers monthly shows. These shows delight both children and their parents with their clever wordplay and outsized puppets.