Candlelight Neighborhood Association

Community Relations & Events

May, 2007

May, 2007
April 28-May 13

Mike Linning’s Music Fest

9308 Cane Run Road

A three-week festival to celebrate Derby that will include bluegrass bands to karaoke competitions, guest DJs, an Elvis impersonator and more. The Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Department will work as waiters May 11-13. All tips will go to Crusade for Children.

937-6197 or mikelinningsrestaurant@gmail.com



May 2

Kentucky Derby Post Position Draw

4th Street Live!

The pageantry of Kentucky Derby week officially begins Wednesday afternoon with the post position draw at 5pm. Owners and trainers try to pick the best position available for their horse. ESPN will be broadcasting live from 4th Street Live! and make plans to stay after for a free concert featuring Collective Soul and Five for Fighting. Any excuse for a party at Derby time.

584-7170 or www.4thstlive.com



May 2-5

Derby Nights ‘07

4th Street Live!

Celebrate derby season in style and take advantage of the many bars and entertainment venues on 4th Street Live!

584-7170 or www.4thstlive.com



May 4

133rd Kentucky Oaks

8:00am – 7:00pm

Churchill Downs

Come cheer on your favorite horses at this exciting Kentucky tradition.

636-4400 or www.kentuckyoaks.com



May 4

First Friday Trolley Hop

5:00pm – 11:00pm

Cruise through the Downtown Art Zone and visit the eclectic group of galleries and shops. Refreshments provided at some galleries.

www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com



May 4

Derby Music Jam 2007

1:00pm-5:00pm

Memorial Auditorium, 970 S. Fourth Street

A step and dance competition for teenagers. Open to the public.

774-3555



May 4-5

Derby Campout

1:00pm-5:00pm

Otter Creek Park, 850 Otter Creek Park Road

Enjoy two days of family fun, including the Great Sleeping Bag Race, Derby hat crafts, an air show consisting of paper airplanes and bottle rockets, great food, entertainment and live feed from Churchill Downs.

www.ottercreekpark.org



May 5

133rd Kentucky Derby

8:00am – 8:00pm

Churchill Downs

Come cheer on your favorite horses at this exciting Kentucky tradition.

636-4400 or www.kentuckyderby.com



May 6

Louisville Youth Orchestra Concert

3:00pm

Iroquois Amphitheater

Enjoy an afternoon relaxing in the park, listening to some of Louisville’s finest young musicians.

www.lyo.org



May 8-11, 15-18

Frog and Toad

Iroquois Amphitheater

Your children will love watching these cherished characters sing and dance as they spin their tales of friendship.

589-4060 or www.musictheaterlouisville.com



May 11-12

Holy Cross MayFest

Friday, 6:00pm – 1:00am, Saturday 4:00pm – midnight

Holy Cross High School, 5144 Dixie Highway

447-4363 or www.holycrosshs.com



May 11-13

Gardener’s Fair

10:00am – 5:00pm

Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane

This festival is a gardener’s delight. Shop for plants, planters, water gardens, gardening tools and accessories and talk with gardening professionals. Don’t forget to bid on the many silent auction items. Proceeds go to Historic Locust Grove.

987-9845 or www.locustgrove.org



May 12

Beechmont Festival of Flowers

9:00am – 3:00pm

Browse through a large variety of crafts and plants and enjoy food and music at the gazebo at Woodlawn and Southern Parkway.

361-4952



May 12-13

Art in the Arbor

10:00am – 6:00pm

Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, 4936 Brownsboro Road

Enjoy artists, food, kids’ crafts and a line up of live music and entertainment.

425-6943



May 13

Mother’s Day Lunch Cruise

Boarding: 12:00pm
Cruising: 1:00pm - 4:00pm

4th Street Warf

A cruise on the steamboat Belle of Louisville is a unique and fun experience, and a great way to show Mom how much she's appreciated all year long. Treat her to a delicious buffet lunch (advance reservations are required), or bring her on just for sightseeing and enjoy a special 3-hour cruise.

572-2992 or www.belleoflouisville.com



May 18

Bike-to-Work Celebration

11:00 am – 1:30pm

Jefferson Square Park, 6th and Jefferson

Join fellow cyclists to celebrate the many benefits of biking to work.

574-5175 or www.louisvilleky.gov/bikelouisville



May 19

Asia Day

11:00am – 4:00pm

Speed Art Museum

Come celebrate the beauty and tradition of Asian culture including traditional music and dance performances, informational displays, hands-on learning and games.

www.speedmuseum.org



May 19

Inaugural Roseannadonna Fun Run

8:00am

Starting line: Eastpoint Business Center, 2401 Stanley Gault Parkway

Mark your calendar and grab your running shoes for the inaugural Roseannadanna Fun Run presented by Kentuckiana Healthy Woman Magazine. This 5K/10K fun walk and run will help raise money and awareness for the new Gilda’s Club Louisville which will become a meeting place for cancer survivors and their families. Participants can enjoy a health fair including free health screenings such as preventative cancer screenings with free food and refreshments. Register online at www.active.com or www.gildasclublouisville.org.

489-3939



May 19

Forest Fest Bluegrass Festival

11:00am – 8:00pm

Jefferson Memorial Forest: Horine Conference Center, 12304 Holsclaw Hill Road

Fun activities for the entire family including a craft fair, nature activities, face painting, games and prizes for the kids, live music by local bluegrass bands and down-home cooking provided by The Fairdale Lion’s Club. All who attend Forest Fest will have an opportunity to win a Martin DX-1 Rosewood Guitar valued at $669 provided by First Quality Music.

368-5404 or www.memorialforest.com



May 19

23rd Annual Bar-B-Q Pitt Festival

4:00pm – midnight

Guardian Angels Church, 6010 Preston Highway

Enjoy good fun and family fun at this tasty event! Spend an evening sampling some of the finest BBQ and enjoy the carnival games, rides and booths.

966-6979 or www.pitt.com



May 20

Butchertown Art Fair

11:00am – 5:00pm

Washington and Webster Streets

Stroll through booths filled with sculptures, paintings, antiques, crafts and jewelry. Food will be provided by St. Joseph Church and Graeter’s Ice Cream.

589-3567



May 20

Garden Tour of Historic Butchertown

11:00am – 5:00pm

Thomas Edison House, 729-31 East Washington Street

You'll delight in the hidden beauty of the urban landscape as you tour a select group of gardens in the museum's historic Butchertown neighborhood.

585-5247 or www.edisonhouse.org



May 20

Rock School Concert

12:00pm – 6:30pm

4th Street Live!

The 8-week Rockschool program meets weekly for an hour and a half. Each 8 week session ends with a concert for friends and family. Come see these future rockers perform!

www.momsmusic.com



May 24-28

Abbey Road on the River

Thurs. 4:00pm – 11:00pm, Fri. – Sun. 12:00pm – midnight, Mon. 11:00am – 7:00pm

Belvedere

Beattles fans, this is the event for you! Enjoy five days of Beattles bands rocking away to your favorite Beattles tunes.

www.abbeyroadontheriver.com



May 25

F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop

6:00pm – 11:00pm

Tour the many shops and galleries on Frankfort, Mellwood and Story Avenues, hopping on and off the trolley whenever you like.

www.fatfridayhop.org



May 26

River Life Festival

10:00am – 5:00pm

Cox Park

www.belleoflouisville.com



May 26

Beer Garden

6:00pm – 10:00 pm

German-American Club, 1840 Lincoln Avenue

Enjoy a large sampling of fine German beers.

618-1950 or www.german-americanclub.com



May 26-27

Fleur de lis Festival

Saturday 9:00am – 8:00pm & Sunday, 10:00am – 6:00pm

Waterfront Park, 135 E. River Road

Honor our city’s French heritage and horticulture with an outdoor market that features plants, garden sculptures and furniture, jewelry, food and more. There will also be garden experts on hand to answer all of your gardening questions.

584-9781



May 26-27

Louisville Reggae Festival

1:00pm – 11:00pm

Water Tower, 3005 River Road

Immerse yourself in the culture of the Caribbean! Sample Caribbean-style food, crafts, children’s entertainment and reggae music. No cans, coolers, bottles or pets, but lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.

583-0333or www.bisigimpactgroup.com



May 27

Cherokee Triangle Summer Concert

8:00pm – 9:00pm

Willow Park

Enjoy live, outdoor concerts with your family and friends every Sunday night through the summer. A true Louisville tradition! This week features Caribbean Conspiracy.

456-6139 or www.cherokeetriangle.org



May 28

Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Hike & Bike

10:00am – 2:00pm

Louisville Waterfront Park – Great Lawn

Mayor Jerry Abramson wants Louisville to be one of the healthiest and fittest cities in the country! Join the Mayor for a bike through our city's neighborhoods from downtown to Iroquois Park. All ages and abilities welcome.

574- 5220 or www.louisvilleky.gov



May 28

Taste of Health

11am – 4pm

Louisville Slugger Field

Taste of Health presents the best in local, healthy cuisine - healthy for you and for the planet - together with the information you need to transition to a healthier lifestyle. This event features food sampling, cooking classes, educational activities and speakers. Free admission.

458-8515 or www.tasteofhealth.org



May 30

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Concert

5:00pm – 10:00pm

Louisville Waterfront Park, Harbor Lawn

Enjoy live music, scenery and ambiance at one of Louisville’s most popular parks.

814-6500 or www.wfpk.org