Rainy Day Reads

Read your way around the world.

Don’t let the rain spoil your week as we enter into fall. Curl up with a great book, and read your way around the world.

The Free Public Library  has a list of 50 books that will transport you far and away to exotic locations. September’s International month is chock full of activities to enjoy as you explore the vast variety of locations and experiences that unfold in the pages of these books.

You can read and join others who post  and exchange thoughts on their impressions of each book.

Don’t miss the upcoming activities.

Below is a partial list.

• Wednesday, September 21, 2011

International Book Discussion     Jeffersontown      10:30 AM

The first book will be Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. For more information call 574-1611.Mayor’s Book Club                               Main Library     7:00 PM

The Mayor’s Book Club meets at the Main Library on the third Wednesday of the month, from noon – 1p.m., beginning September 21. Titles in the coming year will be selected from the Library’s Read Your Way Around the World Book List. The Mayor’s wife, Alex Gerassimides, will attend the book club as often as she can – and the Mayor hopes to stop by occasionally. Brown-bag lunches are welcome.

                                                                                                                                                                                                     History of Nintendo                                   Southwest     All Day Event

Artwork by local Iraqi Artists                     Iroquois    All Day Event

Sudoku Challenge          Southwest

•  Thursday, September 22, 2011  

Exploring the World of Music: Ireland            Crescent Hill     6:00 PM

Thursday Night Film Series               Iroquois          All Day Event

• Friday, September 23, 2011

Artwork by local Iraqi Artists       Iroquois      All Day Event

Sudoku Challenge  Southwest

• Saturday, September 24, 2011      

India Storytime     St. Matthews       11:00 AM

Bilingual English/Arabic Storytime     Iroquois     1:00 PM

Islamic Contributions to the World of Modern     Iroquois     2:00 PM

Close Encounters with Down Under     Fairdale     2:00 PM

On Top of Spaghetti     Main Library     3:00 PM

Music Performance by Ahel El Nagam     Iroquois  play sample of music

Sudoku Challenge     Southwest     Sunday,

• September  26, 2011

On September 26, LFPL welcomes Ingrid Betancourtto its Authors at the Library series. Betancourt, a former Colombian senator, will discuss her kidnapping and years in prison in Even Silence Has an End: My Six Years of Captivity in the Colombian Jungle.The event is free, but tickets are required; order onlineor call 574-1644.

 View a complete listing of events at the following link. http://www.lfpl.org/events/index.php?com=searchresult&s=09/01/2011&e=09/30/2011&k=&t=28

REMEMBERING 9/11

This weekend many are reflecting upon the events that occurred on 9/11. Sunday marks the 10^th anniversary of the horrendous

"Shock" by Balthus Priest

tragedy in New York and Washington D.C. that forever changed the lives of millions.   Events are occurring nationwide in commemoration of the individuals who’s lives where lost that day.

Locally, an exhibition curated by Aron Conaway is on display at the Water Tower entitled, “In the Course of Human Events 9/11-2011”. The show depicts artists response to that day  and the personal and national impact then and now .

One artist, University of Louisville Fine Arts major, Balthus Priest  chose to do a self-portrait . He remembered watching the news over and over again, seeing the towers fall repeatedly, and watching people jumping to their deaths. So he depicted himself as he remembered, with T.V. control in hand – shocked.

The Louisville Visual Arts Association

Two upcoming events connected with the exhibition:

 “Looking Back- A Day of Remembrance: Sunday September 11, 1-5PM”

Food for Thought Luncheon and lecture: Tuesday, September 13, Noon – 1:30PM, Featuring Aron Conaway, Curator

More information on this and other upcoming events is available  at the following link.

http://louvis.wordpress.com/

The Great Qdoba Campout

     Frugal students hung out until midnight to receive a years worth of free Qdoba. The first 100  individuals who stayed until midnight won free burritos for a year. Some University students arrived at 1pm and stayed the course until they secured their meal plan 11 hours later at midnight. Others started strong, played cornhole, cards, and drums, but petered out and went home before the 11th hour.

      Some came late and their names were added to the list placing them at around 200, but each roll call brought many closer and closer to  putting them near the sought after goal of being amongst the 100 Qdoba winners.

      “We’re all just hanging out having a good time” U of L student Wayne Otto commented.

    Activities were planned to entertain Qdoba enthusiasts. The burrito eating contest was the top event. Many participated. The list was so extensive that they split the race into four rounds. University of Louisville student Ben White ate the hefty Qdoba burrito in the least amount of time won the prize.  He attacked the challenge with “science”. Ben said he “refused to chew, just took it down one piece at a time”. He as well as hundreds of others had a great time, and for those first 100 individuals who hung in there it was a pretty sweet deal.

STILL TIME LEFT: GET YOUR CANOE OR KAYAK AND GET ROWING

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Still time left to take your kayak or canoe down the waters.  You have until 1pm to get those biker shorts out and dust off the old 10-speed.

The weather is an absolutely perfect. 64 degrees and overcast.  Excellent weather for an exhilarating bike ride. The turnout has been phenomenal. In an age were obesity is an ever-growing nemesis, many Kentuckiana residents are supporting the “Healthy Hometown” initiative to hike, bike, and paddle.

Directions to G. Garvin Brown III Rowing Center

From South of Louisville

Take 65 North to the Brook Street Exit.

• Stay on Brook Street until it T’s with Witherspoon.
• Turn right onto Witherspoon.
• At the first light on Witherspoon, turn left onto River Road at the corner of Louisville Slugger Field.
• The boathouse will be on your left immediately after the Tumbleweed Restaurant.

From North of Louisville

• Take 65 South to the Jefferson Street Exit (second exit after the Kennedy Bridge).
• The exit branches into Jefferson Street or Brook Street.
• Stay left to follow Brook Street. Stay on Brook Street until it T’s with Witherspoon.
• Turn right onto Witherspoon.
• At the first light on Witherspoon, turn left onto River Road at the corner of Louisville Slugger Field.
• The boathouse will be on your left immediately after the Tumbleweed Restaurant.

From West of Louisville

• Take 64 West to the Melwood Avenue exit.
• Turn left at the first light off the exit onto Frankfort Avenue.
• Stay in the right lane to go straight through the next stoplight at Story Avenue.
• Frankfort Avenue T’s with River Road (right after you cross the railroad tracks).
• Turn left onto River Road.
• The boathouse is the first building on your right.

From East of Louisville

• Take 64 East to the exit for 65 South toward Nashville.
• Stay right to take the Jefferson Street Exit, which will be the first exit after you are on 65 South.
• The exit branches into Jefferson Street or Brook Street.
• Stay left to follow Brook Street.
• Stay on Brook Street until it T’s with Witherspoon.
• Turn right onto Witherspoon.
• At the first light on Witherspoon, turn left onto River Road at the corner of Louisville Slugger Field.
• The boathouse will be on your left immediately after the Tumbleweed Restaurant.

Worldfest: Day 3 Brings Festivities to a Close

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Despite the rain, the show went on. Bands played, crowds kept coming, and the dancing never stopped, but thankfully the rain did. Day 3 of Worldfest is bringing the gathering of cultures to a close.  It’s not often that you can find so many talents in one location free of charge. The quality of the performers was top notch.  Thank you Louisville for a great weekend.

We don’t have to wait until next year to enjoy more of the food, music and dance. Many of the performers and vendors are local. Just a few of my personal favorite local artists that performed during the time frame that I attended are listed below. I also included information on their upcoming perfomances as well as a link you can use to find more information about where they will be performing next:

I need to catch a few winks before morning, I took more great video footage tonight. The plan is to edit and upload the footage as soon as possible. In the meantime I hope you enjoy the photo slideshow of Worldfest Day 3.

Awesome Latin band on Saturday

Cosa Seria

http://www.cosaseriamusic.com/upcoming-shows.html

Live Salsa Thurdays @ Sky Bar in St. Matthews
Every Thursday at 09:30 PM
131 Breckenridge Lane (2nd floor of Saints Bar)
Admission: $7 / $10 with the lesson

Exceptionally Smooth Jazz Band on Sunday

The Palma Project

http://www.guitaristdiegopalma.com/About_Me.html

Sep 11, 2011

4:00 PM

Jazz At Tyler Park

Louisville, KY

Louisville Jazz Society kicks off a three-weekend event at Tyler Park in Louisville’s Highlands area. Tyler Park hosts this live jazz concert series, kicked off by The Palma Project. A free event!

Sep 18, 2011

2:30 PM

Comedy Caravan

Louisville, KY

The Palma Project returns to the world-famous Comedy Caravan for another special matinee show! 2:30pm Sunday Sept. 18. $10 covers.

Oct 21, 2011

8:00 PM

Coconuts Beach

Louisville, KY

Special Event with Appalachian. We’ll be taping this show for an upcoming live album. Seating limited to first 150 ticket holders.

Phenomenal Flamenco Guitarist

Brent Del Bianco

(He gives private lessons. My son was a former student of Brent, I hate that he is not under his instruction at present! Hopefully my son will be able to study under him again in the future)

http://www.flamencotalk.com/

Day 2: Worldfest was a blast!

The temperature outside was 102 degrees. the sun was out and the sidewalk was hot enough to fry an egg. But the Flamenco dancers sizzled even hotter as hundreds if not thousands of  people looking to have fun in the sun gathered, danced enjoyed great food and relaxed. Day one of Worldfest didn’t seem like it could get any better, but it did. One of the best local bands Cosa sería, performed until nearly midnight.

I am heading back for Wordfest Day 3. I will upload my video once home tonight. I don’t want to miss one second of the incredible fun available all for free. I hope you all take advantage of the fun!

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Worldfest Day 1 video

What an incredibly enjoyable time I had at Day one of Worldfest. The ethnic flavor of the event was inspiring. Variety sparks creative expression. Walking casually through the rows of booths representing different countries never ceases to amaze me. I am constantly in awe at the vast variety, and intriguing customs of the many cultures of mankind.

The strong smell of roasting meat smothered in barbecue, the smell of chicken bathed in a fabulous golden curry and yogurt sauce, roasted nuts formed in the shape of ice crème cones, all trigger my taste buds and convince me I am famished…

Oh I have got to go back now! I’ll finish telling you about yesterday after I satisfy my hunger for ethnic diversity today. I think I talked it up!

Until Later

liciaP