February Ongoing Events

Ongoing Events

• Where: Louisville Slugger Museum
  What: Pinball to Pixels
  Let the video games begin! Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory is excited to open the New Year with a new, original exhibition, Pinball to Pixels: Classic Sports Arcade & Video Games. The interactive show opens Saturday, January 18th and runs through February 28th.
  From Tecmo Bowl to RBI Baseball to Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!!, favorite gaming classics dating from 1970 – 1999 will be on display and ready for action in this hands-on show highlighting the most popular sports-themed arcade, console, and pinball games
  When: January 18 - Febrary 28
  Fee: Free with admission
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• Where: Hardin Planetarium, Bowling Green
  What: Planetarium Shows
  Includes interactive exhibits in the outer ring (open 9-4 M-F or during the half-hour before and after each public show)
  When: Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7:00 and Sunday afternoons at 2:00
  Fee: Free
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• Where: Louisville Stoneware
  What: Stoneware Art Factory Tour
  Follow the steps of more than 20 skilled artisans who take the clay from raw form to completed piece. Along the way you’ll be able to touch the clay in its various states. Allow 30 to 45 minutes. Enjoy both the Factory Tour and the Paint Your Own Pottery Studio at a discounted price. Allow 2 hours.
  When: Monday through Friday at 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM
  Fee: Adults-$8; Seniors (65+)-$7; AAA, Military & Students (6-18)-$6; Children (5 and under)-Free
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• Where: Louisville Zoo
  What: Dare To Care Food Drive
  The Louisville Zoo is teaming up with Kroger and Dare to Care Food Bank offering a special discounted Zoo admission November 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 if guests participate in a canned food drive.
  To receive a $5 discount off regular adult and child General Admission or the Winter Adventure Ticket, visitors must bring one canned good per person and present it at the Zoo’s ticket window.
  For an added bonus, show your Kroger Plus Card and receive a free carousel ride ticket good for Spring 2014. One ticket per card. Please note the Zoo carousel is closed for the season and will reopen around March 20, 2014, weather permitting.
  When: November 1, 2013-February 28, 2014
  Fee: $5 off admission with a canned good item, and a free carousel ride with a Kroger card.
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• Where: Southwest Regional Library
  What: Winter Reading Contest
  Every time you read or listen to 5 adult library books, magazines, or e-books from January 2 – February 28th gets you the chance to win 1 of 3 great prizes. Sponsored by the Friends of the Southwest Library.
  When: January 2- February 28
  Fee: Free
  More Info: Call 933-0029 for details
  

• Where: Louisville
  What: The Louisville Quest
  Explore! Enjoy! Compete! The Louisville Quest! A fun, competitive way to explore downtown. Part race, part scavenger hunt, part historical sightseeing tour. Team competition. Great for groups, parties, team-building events.
  When: Every Saturday
  Fee: $40
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• Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse
  What: Don't Dress for Dinner
  If you loved “Boeing, Boeing”, you’ll love seeing the same characters in this hilarious comedy about an intimately catered dinner gone very much awry. The perfect recipe for a rib-tickling comedy. Bon appetit! Written by Marc Camoletti.
  When: January 7 - February 16
  Fee: $35 - $44 depending on show times
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• Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse
  What: Copacabana
  “Her name was Lola, she was a showgirl…..” Barry Manilow’s Grammy Award-winning song is brought to life onstage! This love letter to musicals of the 1940’s is full of dazzling costumes, splashy production numbers, and original songs created by Barry Manilow. A return to traditional American musical theatre!
  When: February 18 - March 30
  Fee: $35 - $44 depending on show times
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• Where: The Frazier Museum
  What: The Eye of Napoleon Exhibit
  "The Eye of Napoléon" examines Napoléon Bonaparte’s extraordinary influence on the creative arts. Objects he used and gave as gifts, as well as more than 200 works of art and craftsmanship are part of the display. Guests will experience a collection of his family’s silver, gold, glassware, porcelain, fine furniture, jewels and elegantly-bound books. Documents and clothing from the period, including a very rare hat that belonged to the emperor himself, and fine fabrics ordered for his imperial palaces complete this decadent exhibition.
  When: October 19 - March 2
  Fee: Free with admission
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• Where: The Frazier Museum
  What: Long May She Wave
  Among the most recognizable icons in the world today, the American flag has enjoyed a long history of graphic renderings and artistic re-interpretations. Although the Continental Congress agreed in 1777 that the United States flag should be comprised of stars and stripes in red, white, and blue, more than a century passed without formal design regulations, yielding a wealth of exuberant and unbridled creative manifestations of the national banner. - See more at:
  When: February 22 - July 6
  Fee: Free with admission
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• Where: Derby Dinner Playhouse
  What: The Jungle Book
  Experience this extraordinary musical adventure into the fantasy world of Rudyard Kipling. Join Mowgli, a boy raise by wolves in the jungles of India, as he discovers life lessons with his friends Bagheera and the beloved bear Baloo.
  When: February 22 - March 29
  Fee: $35 - $44 depending on show times
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• Where: Louisville, KY
  What: 502 Restaurant Week
  We listened to Louisville foodies and expanded the dates for the 2014 502 Restaurant Week. It was such a huge hit in our restaurant community that now you can enjoy 15 days of culinary delight at a great value! Restaurants will prepare a special 3-Course menu.
  When: February 19 - March 5
  Fee: $50.20 per couple or $50.20 per person, depending on the restaurant. Price does not include tax or gratuity.
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• Where: Asia Institute - Crane House
  What: COVERING ASIA: TELLING THE STORY OF ASIA THROUGH HATS
  This fall Asia Institute - Crane House will present an extraordinary exhibit of hats from China, India, Thailand, Malaysia, Central Asia, Japan, Korea and many other Asian countries - providing insight into the cultures and traditions of their origins designed specially to engage young learners. Visitors will explore the amazing heritage of the Miao, Thai, and many other groups first-hand through the exhibition and hands-on programs. Dive into Asian cultures and traditions by exploring native hats.
  When: September 27, 2013 - May 9, 2014
  Fee: Free
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• Where: Historic Locust Grove
  What: Dollhouses on Display
  The Louisville Miniature Club, which oversaw the restoration of the Locust Grove dollhouse, will display dollhouses and other miniature worlds during February at Locust Grove.
  When: February 9 - February 15, 10 AM - 4:30 PM
  Fee: Donations accepted
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• Where: Kentucky Science Center
  What: Science in Play
  An amazing science play space created for young visitors and their adult caregivers, Science in Play is back. This Kentucky Science Center original exhibit features your favorite experiences - and some new ones - to delight the senses, inspire imagination, and tickle curious minds. Hands-on everyday science experiences come to life in different activity zones including the Sensory Course, Testing, the new ‘Get Moving’, Small Build, and the expanded Shapes & Stuff Store.
  When: July 13, 2013 - May 13, 2014
  Fee: Free with admission
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• Where: Kentucky Center, KentuckyShow! Theater
  What: KentuckyShow!
  KentuckyShow! is the only production of its kind in the nation - an exciting, emotionally compelling large-screen multimedia production narrated by Kentucky native Ashley Judd that captures Kentucky's people, culture, history, music, spirit and more. It is a “first-see” for visitors and a “must-see” for all Kentuckians.
  When: Tuesday - Saturday: 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
  Sunday: 1:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., and 4:00 p.m.
  Fee: $7.00 | Seniors (65+), Children: $5 | Children 2 and Under: Free
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• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Blind Date with a Book
  It’s easy, fast, and fun. Take home an unknown gift-wrapped book that was chosen with care so you know its deserving of a great date with a willing reader. All Ages
  When: every day
  Fee: Free
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• Where: Southwest Public Library
  10375 Dixie Hwy, Valley Station
  What: Computers and Job Shop by Appointment
  Need just a little more help learning about computers or working on your job search? Make an appointment for some help 933-0029
  When: every day
  Fee: Free
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