On occasion I've been called a tree hugger so it's no real surprise that I'd be interested in an event called "Greening Your Home." However after making the leap from apartment dweller to householder this past year and seeing last month's LG&E bill I'd interested in anything that can help "create an energy efficient home" even if I hated the environment and cut down trees just for fun.

Also, events that give me free samples of local organic food? Always high on my to do list.

"Want to “go green” but just don’t know where to begin? Then stop by Rainbow Blossom’s Greening Your Home! Whether you want to start small - simple choices to create an energy efficient home, using chemical-free cleaners, making ‘greener’ food choices - or if you want to make bigger changes, we’ ll have experts from around Kentuckiana on hand to assist you. While getting practical tips to ‘green up’ your living space sample organic, local foods and other products. We’ ll also be raffling off an electric, zero emission scooter. From learning how to compost your kitchen waste to building a house made of straw, this event is a one stop resource for “greening” your home and your life!"

January 12, 2008 Noon-4PM

Rainbow Blossom
3738 Lexington Rd.
Louisville, KY 40207
(502) 896-0189

I love art. I think it's a vital, necessary component for a fulfilled life. So I am so very excited by the Speed Museum's new public art project called Eyes Wide Open.

An exciting contemporary installation that will entice, excite and provoke the senses.

Stepping outside its museum walls, the Speed has commissioned Argentinean artist Flavia Da Rin to create 10 images to be placed on 14x48 foot billboards around Louisville in January 2008.

Manipulating her images with “Photoshop” Da Rin creates fairytale-like pictures that are both enchanting and disquieting. While Da Rin’s images will create a gallery outdoors, a web site will provide access to information and engage the participation of the viewer creatively, as well as in discussions about art, both inside and outside the museum.

This is an exciting public art project and I'm so thankful to the Speed for commissioning the work and proud of Louisville for having such a cool project about town. I'll be anxiously looking for the first billboard starting tomorrow, there will be 10 total around town. I'll also be checking out the accompanying web arm of the project as well It's great to see the Speed Museum using social media. I wonder if Louisville's own Social Media Explorer gave them any tips?

Seriously, I'm so excited about this exhibit. Exciting public art projects definitely proves January doesn't have to suck.

 

The Louisville Orchestra and Metro Parks are putting on a series of free concerts at public facilities and community centers across town.

The Louisville Orchestra and Metro Parks present the 2008 Winter Chamber Concert Series! Come listen to the soothing sounds of world-class musicians as they play your favorites in some of the city's finest facilities. All performances are free and open to the public, made possible by a grant through the National Endowment for the Arts.

String Quartet
Sun Valley Community Center
6505 Bethany Lane
Thursday, January 10th, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
For more information, call 502/937-8802

"Waterpooloza"
Woodwind Trio
Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center
Crescent Hill Park
201 Reservoir Avenue
Wednesday, January 16th, 9:45-11:30 a.m.
For more information, call 502/897-9949

Guest Pianist and String Quartet
Douglass Community Center
2305 Douglass Boulevard
Thursday, January 17th, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
For more information, call 502/456-8120

Woodwind Trio
California Community Center
1600 West St. Catherine Street
Monday, February 18th, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
For more information, call 502/574-2658

Jazz Swing Combo
South Louisville Community Center
2911 Taylor Boulevard
Friday, February 22nd, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
For more information, call 502/574-3206

Free concerts are most assuredly a step in the right direction for helping January suck less.

On Thursday January 3, 2008 Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center & Radio Disney Presents a Dive –In- Movie

First show is Ratatoullie at 1:15.
Doors open at noon for Pre-show activities (12:15 – 1:15) with Radio Disney
 
Second Show is Cars at 7:00.
Doors open at 6:30

Tame those holiday blahs and have some family fun – dive in and watch a favorite movie for free! Bring your float, swimsuit and towel, because we’re gonna get wet.

Swimmers 8 and under must be with a chaperone of at least 18.