November 12, 2012 - 12:23 pm
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Philip Glass' liner notes for his third symphony suggest that a string orchestra has its own sound that is both rhythmic and lyrical, a mixture of the bite of horsehair on strings, the plonk of pizzicato, and a singer's long cantabile phrases. Also featured is Benjamin Britten's much loved Serenade, which consists of six poems by British writers set to music and book-ended by solos for unaccompanied horn. Nov.15, 10:30 a.m. The Brown Theatre 315 West Broadway 502-587-8681 kentuckycenter.org $17+ Evening with the Massage Therapist at Rainbow Blossom Join licensed massage therapist Kammaleathahh Livingstone of Sustainable Health Choices as she offers free mini massage consultations every month at the Highlands and St. Matthews Rainbow Blossom stores. Each 15-minute mini consult includes a visual assessment of postural alignment, a chair massage, and practical tips. Nov. 15, 4 p.m. St. Matthews Market Rainbow Blossom 3738 Lexington Road 502-896-0189 rainbowblossom.com Free Radiothon at Kosair Children's Hospital This fundraiser is in partnership with the Children's Miracle Network and will raise much needed funds for Kosair Children's Hospital through the Children's Hospital Foundation. Personalities from 99.7 WDJX, B96.5, Magic 101.3, 102.3 The Max, 105.1 FM Talk, and La Poderosa 105.7 will broadcast live from the lobby of Kosair Children's Hospital, sharing stories of children cared for at the hospital. The broadcast on six radio stations makes it one of the largest radiothons in the country. Nov. 15-16, 6 a.m. Kosair Children's Hospital lobby 231 East Chestnut Street 502-629-6000 kosairchildrens.com/radiothon Free
The Wine Studio at 610 Magnolia hosts a wine tasting for guests to determine what wine goes best with a Thanksgiving meal. Wines to be tasted include St. Lauren from Austria, Schiava from Alto Adige, and California Zinfandel. Light appetizers will be served. Tax and 18% gratuity is added to the final cost. Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m. 610 Magnolia 621 West Magnolia Avenue 502-636-0783 610magnolia.com $35/person Jane Bunnett and Hilario Duran at Clifton Center The Clifton Center presents a concert by multiple Juno award winner Jane Bunnett, with pianist Hilario Duran, as part of the MINI of Louisville LIVE at the Clifton Center Concert Series. A cash bar and appetizers will be available. Nov. 16, 7 p.m. Clifton Center 2117 Payne Street 502-896-8480 cliftoncenter.org $20 for friends of the Clifton Center, $22 for general public The Light in the Piazza at Kentucky Center Based on the novel by Elizabeth Spencer, The Light in the Piazza is a wondrous fable about love. The setting is Florence, Italy early 1950's. A well-off middle -aged woman dutifully drags her twenty-something daughter, Clara to all the sights in Florence. A breeze separates Clara from her hat, which is promptly rescued by a handsome young man, Fabrizio. The attraction is immediate and because of Clara's secret perhaps even dangerous. Nov.16-25, 8 p.m. MeX Theater at the Kentucky Center 501 West Main Street 502-445-3203 kentuckycenter.org $16
Distilled Spirits Epicenter welcomes distilled spirits enthusiasts for their Bourbon Enthusiast class. The two-hour course will focus on the history, evolution, and context of Kentucky's signature spirit. Nov. 17, 3 p.m. Distilled Spirits Epicenter 801 South 8th Street 502-301-8130 ds-epicenter.com $100/person Give Thanks. Walk. at Louisville Zoo Join St. Jude supporters in the Louisville community and in 90 cities nationwide to participate in the St. Jude Give thanks. Walk. to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Nov. 17, 8:30 a.m. Louisville Zoo 1100 Trevilian Way 502-584-9802 givethankswalk.org Free Antiquarian Book Market at Locust Grove With independent dealers and sellers of books, ephemera, and other collectible printed works, nine area dealers will be set up in the Visitors' Center at Locust Grove. Booksignings by authors will be scheduled. Nov. 17, 10 a.m. Locust Grove 561 Blankenbaker Lane 502-897-9845 locustgrove.org Free
Directed by James Tompkins, associate professor of theatre arts, the show’s staging will be very different from traditional presentations. Tompkins promises surprises for audiences who may think they are familiar with the plot. “The production will be a modern take on the story,” Tompkins said. “We have a cast of 22 who are looking forward to engaging the audience in the fun.” Nov. 18, 8 p.m. University of Louisville's Thrust Theatre 2314 South Floyd Street 502-852-6814 louisville.edu/theatrearts/ $15 for general public, $10 for faculty, students, and senior citizens George Ella Lyon Book Signing at Carmichael's Bookstore Carmichael's is honored to host award-winning poet, playwright and author George Ella Lyon for a book signing and reading. Ms. Lyon is the author of books such as "She Let Herself Go," the teen novel "Holding on to Zoe," and the children's picture books "Which Side Are You On?" and "All the Water in the World." She is also the editor of "A Kentucky Christmas" soon to be released in paperback. Nov. 18, 4 p.m. Carmichael's Bookstore 2720 Frankfort Avenue 502-896-6950 carmichaelsbookstore.com Free University of Louisville Men's Basketball vs. Miami University at KFC Yum! Center The University of Louisville Cardinals take on the Miami University Red Hawks in this basketball match-up. Nov. 18, 4 p.m. KFC Yum! Center 1 Arena Plaza 502-690-9000 ticketmaster.com $37+
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