Hey residents!
Have you checked out the cultural pass program at your local museums yet? It's a great chance to take the little ones on a ton of great outings this summer! Check out all the info, and be sure to get your Cultural Pass punch card soon!
Fun Family Activities!!
June 30, 2014 by
Contemporary Art Is a Permanent Guest at 21c Museum Hotel
June 12, 2014 by
21c Museum Hotel brings contemporary art to downtown Louisville. Ranked number one in Conde Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice for the top hotels in the South, 21c Museum Hotel is home to a museum entirely devoted to 21st century art. Aside from rotating and site-specific exhibits, you’ll find pieces of art in the least expected places. Seagulls made from vinyl siding fly throughout the museum, LCD monitors play artistic videos in the bathrooms, and famous red penguin statues perch atop the roof.
Art overflows into the hotel rooms, with a video artwork channel that is available in guest rooms and an exhibit that also doubles as a guest room. Created by Jonah Freeman and Justin Lowe, Asleep in the Cyclone features re-purposed barn wood and a domed ceiling with geometric designs over a bed that is blanketed with artist-designed linens.
21c Museum Hotel
700 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 217-6300
www.21cmuseumhotels.com/louisville
www.yelp.com/biz/21c-museum-hotel-louisville
Father’s Day
June 3, 2014 by
Father's Day is nearing! Celebrate Father’s Day with free Zoo admission to all dads courtesy of Ford!!!
Plans for the Weekend?
May 15, 2014 by
Take the scenic parkways to the Louisville Zoo! Visit the polar bears and sea lions at the new Glacier Run, splash in the water park, and feed a lorikeet. These are all hands-on-activities that will delight kids and grownups alike.
Well Worth the Visit!!
May 12, 2014 by
You already know Bernheim is a beautiful place to connect with nature, but did you know that you can help preserve our landscape for future generations while soaking up the sun and playing in the dirt? Volunteers are a vital part of helping us fulfill our mission of connecting people with nature. As the weather gets warmer, we will need even more help. There are several opportunities for you to get involved.
Visit the website for more information.
Peer Into the Life of a Famous Inventor at The Thomas Edison House
May 8, 2014 by
When Thomas Edison came to Louisville in 1866 to work for the Western Union, little did the 19-year-old know that almost 150 years later, people would be touring the home in which he resided during his stay. Located in Butchertown, The Thomas Edison House serves as a museum and place to find such items as cylinder and disc phonographs and the first home motion picture projector.
A knowledgeable staff member may lead visitors on a tour through the small brick house and talk about many of Edison’s inventions. You can browse the extensive collection, which includes pictures, light bulbs, and a chronology of Edison’s life. You’ll find the artifacts organized in glass displays amongst pale yellow walls and green patterned wallpaper. Beyond visiting hours, the museum has hosted such events as barbecues, book signings, and parties to celebrate Thomas Edison’s birthday—complete with a light bulb cake, of course.
The Thomas Edison House
729-731 East Washington Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 585-5247
www.edisonhouse.org/ThomasEdisonHouse/Welcome/tabid/1353/Default.aspx
www.yelp.com/biz/thomas-edison-house-louisville
Get a Taste of Nostalgia at Schimpff’s Confectionery
May 1, 2014 by
Just across the Ohio River, less than three miles outside of Louisville, resides Schimpff’s Confectionery, one of the nation’s oldest, family-owned candy business still in operation.
Schimpff’s Confectionery is known for caramel covered marshmallows, called Modjeskas, and of course, for their signature cinnamon Red Hots, which have been sold at the shop since its opening in 1891. The shop is also famous for the candy fish that are still made the old-fashioned way: on drop roll machines.
The way they make their candy fish isn’t the only nostalgic charm the confectionery maintains. Schimpff’s still boasts its original tin ceiling, keeps candy in old fashioned jars, and serves drinks from a 1950s soda fountain. You can gain an even bigger appreciation for candy by watching a live candy-making demonstration or by visiting the shop’s candy museum, one of the few left in the United States.
Schimpff’s Confectionery
347 Spring Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
(812) 283-8367
www.schimpffs.com
www.yelp.com/biz/schimpffs-confectionery-jeffersonville
Kentucky Derby Museum!
April 30, 2014 by
When you visit the Kentucky Derby Museum you will find yourself immersed in the next best thing to actually being at the Derby! Our exhibits will take you through the journey from the birth of the foal to the winner's circle. Find yourself in the middle of Kentucky Derby week activities and Derby traditions!
Derby Festival!!
April 24, 2014 by
The U.S. Bank Derby Festival Great Balloon Glow is happening this Friday at the Kentucky Exposition Center!
The gates open at 6:00pm so make sure to attend this fun event!
Earth Day
April 21, 2014 by
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, the Whole Foods Market in Louisville is hosting a Spring into Veggies cooking class! Invite some of your neighbors!
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