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Due to high water on the Ohio River, the annual Mary M. Miller cruises from Riverview Park have been cancelled for Sunday October 7th. The vessel’s crew has advised that they will not be able to safely access the boarding site at the park given the expected water levels this weekend.
The cruises, sponsored by District 12 and District 14, have been rescheduled for Sunday, April 14th, 2019.
Those who made advanced reservations through the Southwest Community Ministries will be contacted about the cancellation. All advanced reservations will be honored for the rescheduled date. New reservations can be made by visiting Southwest Community Ministries during their regular business hours of 9 am to 3 pm on weekdays. Seats will also be available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day of the cruise.
Halloween fun for kids of all ages is available during the month of October through Louisville Parks and Recreation and its associated facilities, including community centers, its two historic homes, the Iroquois Amphitheater and the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center.
“Whether you’re eight years old – or eighty – there are parties, movies and family fun throughout the month of October through Louisville Parks and Recreation,” Director Seve Ghose said. “Most of these events are free or very affordable for the family, and we’re looking forward to a great Halloween season.”
The unofficial start to this listing of events is this Saturday, October 6, when Louisville Parks and Recreation hosts its annual Trunk or Treat at the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center, 201 Reservoir Avenue, from 4-6 p.m.
It kicks off a month-long series of activities that includes movies at the Amphitheater, a Zombie Park at Camp Taylor Park, senior activities at the Sun Valley and Beechmont community centers and more. For the full schedule of Halloween-related events offered through Louisville Parks and Recreation, please reference the attached flier or click here.
Photo: Kentucky Department Fish and Wildlife
Due to high water on the Ohio River, this weekend’s Canoemobile on Oct. 5-6 will be relocated to McNeely Lake Park, 10500 Cedar Lake Road . The Canoemobile allows residents ages three and older to take guided trips in 24-foot canoes on the Ohio River.
Canoe trips are free. Participants under the age of 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian in order to participate. No advance sign-ups are required, wavers can be signed on-site or brought with the participants.
This free event is designed for individuals and families who are new to canoeing to experience the water in safe and stable voyageur canoes which hold 10 to 15 people. All safety equipment and trained staff are provided. Wear comfortable outdoor clothing that can get wet; no flip flops please. All safety equipment and trained staff are provided by Canoe Kentucky.
Complimentary t-shirts will be given to those who participate. For more information, call (502) 368-6856.
Waivers for Participation:
SCHEDULE:
Friday, October 5, 2018
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
McNeely Lake Park
10500 Cedar Lake Road
Saturday, October 6, 2018
10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
McNeely Lake Park
10500 Cedar Lake Road
The Louisville Orchestra Family Series is back by popular demand and the first concert of the series is a seasonal favorite, Halloween Spooktacular! On Saturday, October 20 at 11AM, Bob Bernhardt will lead families on a musical adventure filled with our favorite Halloween musical tricks and treats at the Brown Theatre.
Kiddos can dress in their Halloween best and be prepared for the chills and trills that await – such as the popular costume parade! Princesses and superheroes can bring their moms and dads early for thematic pre-concert activities that start at 10AM in the Brown Theatre lobby.
General admission tickets are $15* and available by calling 502.584.7777 or by visiting LouisvilleOrchestra.org.
LO Family Series ticket packages are still available and make the most out of your musical dollars! Get three Family Series concerts for the lowest possible prices: Adult packages are $41* and child packages are $21*. Call the LO Patron Services team at 502.587.8681 to take advantage of the best prices. Learn more about the benefits of subscribing at LouisvilleOrchestra.org.
Designed for children ages 3-10 years old, these one-hour concerts entertain and educate the young, and the young at heart!
2018-2019 LO Family Series
- 10/20/2018 – Halloween Spooktacular!
- 11/24/2018 – Home For The Holidays
- 3/16/2019 – Carnival Of The Animals
Brightside, Louisville’s organization for keeping the city clean and green through beautification and education, will be holding its 5th annual Brightside Bash presented by the Republic Bank Foundation from 6-9 p.m. on September 20 at The Louisville Palace (625 S. 4th Street).
First held in 2014, the Bash serves as a fundraiser for the Brightside Foundation, which works to ensure funding to allow Brightside to continue offering its many educational programs, sustainability initiatives and beautification projects across our community.
This year’s Bash will also include the second Brightside Awards, an opportunity for Brightside to thank their dedicated volunteers and business/corporate partners. Awards and winners include:
- Fred Wiche Volunteer of the Year Award: Jeff Miller
- Brightside One Bright City Award: McFerran One Mile Walkers Club
- Brightside Green Acorn Award for Outstanding Youth Leadership: Jack Leffert
- Mayor’s Brightside Award for Outstanding Corporate Engagement: Passport Health Plan
- Brightside One Bright Future Award: Jason Wohlgemuth
- Brightside’s Golden Broom Award: Metro Council President David James
The Brightside Bash is a fun evening filled with local bands, silent auctions, raffles and food. The emcee for the event will be WHAS11’s Kaitlynn Fish. Tickets for the Brightside Bash are $53 (includes tax).
Brightside has been a donor-funded, volunteer-fueled organization since 1986. As both a 501(c)3 and a government agency, it functions as a public/private partnership. The city covers a portion of its administrative expenses, but all programs are run entirely on privately donated dollars.
To purchase tickets and view descriptions of the Brightside Awards, please visit www.brightsideinc.org or call Brightside at 574-2613.
Bourbon & Beyond – the incredible all-in-one bourbon, food, and entertainment that honors the rich history of bourbon that is so deeply rooted in the heart of Kentucky–is making its debut in Louisville’s Champions Park. The two-day extravaganza features musical performances, The Big Bourbon Bar, bourbon masters and celebrities, top national and local chefs, one-of-a-kind culinary creations, and a variety of other authentic experiences.
Official event parking will be available at the Eva Bandman, Water Tower and Cox’s Park parking lots. Prices range from $15-$20. Please click here for parking map. ADA parking will be available in the Water Tower Lot. Accessible parking lot transportation will be available to transport patrons with mobility disabilities to the main gate.
Rideshare Riders: Uber, Lyft, Taxi and Hotel Vans- Rideshare Drop-Off/Pick-Up will take place at the Water Tower Lot (3005 River Road, Louisville, KY 40207)
Rideshare Drivers: Take I-71 to Zorn Ave or Brownsboro Road to access Water Tower lot. Ensure your credentials are easily visible for entry to lot
Traffic Notes:
Please visit http://www.louisville-police.org/455/Street-Closures for special event traffic plans.
For pedestrian safety, River Road (between Edith & Zorn Ave) will be closed briefly at close of festival.
Location:
Champions Park (2050 River Road, Louisville, KY 40206)
Event Schedule:
- Gates open at 11:00 am daily.
- Saturday show start: 12:35 PM
- Saturday show end: 10:50 PM
- Sunday show start: 11:50 AM
- Sunday Show end: 10:25 PM
Please click here for daily lineup and schedule
A spin-off of the Clifton Roots, Jazz, and Heritage Festival held at the Clifton Center last year, Butchertown Roots continues the quest to bring the best in roots, jazz, and world music to Louisville audiences. Featuring five Grammy nominees, a National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Award recipient, and a MacArthur Foundation genius grant award winner, Butchertown Roots welcomes internationally renowned performers, as well as several of Louisville’s most celebrated local artists. Both concerts will be held at Louisville’s most exciting new venue, Odeon, located at 1335 Story Avenue in Louisville’s Butchertown neighborhood.
Masters of the infectious Brazilian music known as “Choro”, Trio Brasileiro, will kick off the festival on Saturday, September 15th at 8:00 pm. Recipients of a 2017 Grammy nomination for Best World Music Album for their recording with clarinetist Anat Cohen, Rosa dos Ventos, the Trio includes world-renowned guitarist Douglas Lora, mandolin virtuoso Dudu Maia, and percussionist Alexandre Lora, and is regarded as one of the world’s leading exponents of Choro, a musical style that has been described by some as a Brazilian cross between bluegrass and ragtime. With heart-wrenching harmonies and blazing virtuosity, Trio Brasileiro has brought crowds to their feet in concert tours throughout the U.S., South America, and Europe.
Butchertown Roots continues Sunday, September 16 with True Blues, an inspiring evening of music and conversation with legendary blues artists Corey Harris and Phil Wiggins. Harris, the phenomenal blues guitarist and singer who was a featured artist and narrator of Martin Scorcese’s 2003 documentary, “Feel Like Going Home”, which traced the evolution of the blues from West Africa to the southern U.S., will be joined by legendary blues harmonica virtuoso Phil Wiggins. Wiggins was recently awarded a National Heritage Fellowship by the National Endowment for the Arts in honor of his many accomplishments, which included a 32-year stint as a member of one of the most famous duos in blues history, Cephas & Wiggins. Continue reading
