Tonight - FridayFest Concert Series at Highview Park

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Tonight - FridayFest Concert Series at Highview Park Returns

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Brass Pack

Friday, May 26
  
The Brass Pack 
 (70s & 80s rock)

with Animal Tracks

All shows are free to attend and run from 6-10pm. Bring a cooler, picnic basket or grab some food from Spinelli's Pizzeria and Rolling Tacos food truck. 

You are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show. 

Highview Park is located at 7201 Outer Loop. Please enter through Briscoe Lane. 

Remaining Shows:

June 9 - Mary Mary with School of Rock (Pop/Rock)

June 23  A-Corde with Alcafe' (Latin)

July 7 - The Sheryl Rouse Band with The Get Down (Pop/Rock/Soul)

July 21 - An Evening With The Monarchs (Oldies)

Aug 4 - All That Band with Club House Troubadours (Pop/Rock/County)

Sponsorship and Vendor Packages Available

Sponsorship packages and vendor space to fit any budget is available. Contact John Grantz at john@mediaeventsusa.com for more information. 

FridayFestCrowd

For the most up to date information visit FridayFest Facebook Page


May 29 - Mayor's Hike, Bike & Paddle

Hike and Bike

Mayor's Hike, Bike & Paddle

Monday, May 29th, 8am

Join Mayor Craig Greenberg for the Memorial Day Hike, Bike & Paddle on Monday, May 29th at the Waterfront Park Great Lawn!

HIKE! This year’s Hike will consist of a 4-mile walk with multiple marked turnaround points throughout. Travel from the Great Lawn and follow the Ohio River east all the way to the Beargrass Creek Pump Station.

BIKE! Cycle 15.7 miles from the Great Lawn out to Iroquois Park and back! The roads will be closed for you to safely travel to Iroquois, and there will be individuals riding along to help with any roadside assistance. Thanks, SWAG It!

PADDLE! Paddlers will have the option of launching at the Harbor Lawn or the U of L Boat Docks and paddle downstream to meet the other paddlers. This year’s paddle will go from the Harbor Lawn upriver to Beargrass Creek and traverse to the Pump Station.

Beginning at 8 a.m. there will be plenty of fun, free fitness activities for you to enjoy. These include Yoga with Yoga East, Tai Chi with Nu Chapter Tai Chi Chuan & QiGong Institute, and Zumba with Nu Image Fitness. Also check out cricket with the Louisville Cricket Club, as well as Pound and HYP3 fitness demonstrations!

FREE t-shirts are available to the first 2,000 people. The t-shirt tent will open at 8:30 a.m., make sure to get in line early to snag you one with our new, awesome logo!

The Hike, Bike & Paddle portion of the event will begin at 10 a.m. after remarks from Mayor Craig Greenberg and our Presenting Sponsor, Norton Sports Health!

Our Media Sponsors are WLKY, Kiss FM Louisville, and News Radio 840 WHAS!

Stay tuned for an exciting Special Edition Hike, Bike & Paddle AroundLou!

Waterfront Park Great Lawn - 231 E. Witherspoon St., Louisville, KY 40202


June 2-11: Highview Arts Center present's The Marvelous Wonderettes

Wonderettes

Highview Arts Center is delighted to present THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES by Roger Bean. 

This jukebox musical comedy featuring hits from the 1950’s and 1960’s.  A group of high school seniors are called to perform at the last minute at their senior prom, and then again at their 10-year reunion. Featuring hit songs like “Mr. Sandman,” “Stupid Cupid,” “Needle in a Haystack,” “It’s My Party,” and “Son of a Preacher Man.”

Come to the performance in your finest prom dresses and suits - any time period welcome! Enjoy a photo booth for “Prom Pictures” plus audience participation.

Donations of gently used prom dresses will be accepted for The Prom Project KY.  

Advanced Tickets are on sale now!

Performances at Highview Arts Center Are:

Friday, June 2 at 7:30pm
 Saturday, June 3 at 7:30pm
Sunday, June 4 at 2:30pm
 Thursday, June 8 at 7:30pm
 Friday, June 9 at 7:30pm
Saturday, June 10 at 7:30pm
Sunday, June 11 at 2:30pm

Tickets are general admission: $15 / $12 students and seniors.    Click the link to purchase advanced tickets.    

Limited VIP seats ($22) available onstage with the action!  VIP seating will include a Coca-Cola and sweet treat!

Tickets may also be purchased at the door. 

The Highview Arts Center is located at 7406 Fegenbush Lane (next to Highview Hardware).

Visit them online at: 
 highviewartscenter.com
facebook.com/highviewarts


Intro to Improv Class

Intro to Improv

THE HIGHVIEW ARTS CENTER PRESENTS
 INTRO TO IMPROV w/ BONITA ELERY

Highview Arts Center is proud to announce the first workshop in our new education program! Focusing on teens first, we are offering a 5 week workshop for $125 per student. Leading the workshop is noted teaching artist and performer, Bonita Elery. Bonita’s resume is expansive and includes featured roles in Amazon Prime’s Swarm, the CW’s Stargirl, in addition to many roles in live theatre and stand up comedy in Louisville and off-Broadway in NYC!

Bonita has also taken part in several improv shows, both as a performer and as a coach. She believes that improv is the ultimate form of storytelling, and loves sharing knowledge and expertise with others.

In this Intro to Improv class, Bonita will help you develop your improvisation skills and learn the fundamentals of this exciting art form. Whether you're an experienced performer or a complete beginner, Bonita will guide you through a series of fun and challenging exercises that will help you unlock your creativity and unleash your potential. Join the Highview Arts Center and Bonita Elery and discover the magic of improv today!

DATES: 5 Sundays, June 18, 2023 - July 16, 2023
 TIME: 1:00pm - 2:00pm

FEE: $125 per Student
 AGE: Teens Only, 13-18

VENUE
 Highview Arts Center
 7406 Fegenbush Lane

REGISTER


June 3 - Low-Cost Rabies and Vaccination Clinic

Rabies Clinic

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Wild Lights: Around the World Extended Through June 4

Wild Lights

The Louisville Zoo is excited to announce that its popular lantern festival – Wild Lights: Around the World – is being extended through Sunday, June 4.
 

These eight additional evenings allow Zoo guests extra chances to see the largest lantern festival in the region.
 
 Tickets are available online at louisvillezoo.org/wildlights.


SummerWorks is Hiring - Youth Summer Jobs

Summerworks

Young summer job seekers, this one's for you! Join the SummerWorks program and make the most out of your summer! Register now at Summerworks.org and earn $12 an hour for 6 weeks starting June 12. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable work experience and have fun this summer!


Comment on the FY24 Capital and Operating Budgets

Metro Seal

 

The deadline to submit comments online is Friday, June 9 at Noon

The Louisville Metro Council is mid-way through the budget hearings for the proposed FY24 Capital and Operating Budgets.

The deadline to submit online public comments and share your thoughts on the proposed budget has been extended to Friday, June 9, at 12:00 p.m. due to the rescheduling of the Louisville Metro Police Department budget hearing to Thursday, June 8 at 4:00 p.m.

To encourage public participation in the budget process, Metro Council has scheduled a Community Budget Hearing on Tuesday, May 30, in Metro Council Chambers on the third floor of Historic City Hall, 601 W. Jefferson Street.

Speakers may sign up in-person beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 30. Sign ups will be open for one hour and will close promptly at 6:30 p.m. Speakers will have up to three minutes to address the Council about the proposed budget.

There is also an online budget comment form, which is an easy way to express your opinions on the proposed budget. The form will close on Friday, June 9. There is a deadline for the online form to allow Metro Council members an opportunity to review all the comments and hearings before making any adjustments to the budget.

The Metro Council will vote on the budget during the regularly scheduled Metro Council meeting on Thursday, June 22, at 6:00 p.m.

You can find the comment form on Metro Council's website, or you use this direct link: https://louisvilleky.wufoo.com/forms/z1d6ky3v1eq239k.  

Metro Council’s website also has a direct link to the proposed 2023-2024 budget: https://louisvilleky.gov/government/management-budget/fy24-budget.

You can review video of the past Budget Hearings online, and a calendar with the remaining scheduled hearings is on Metro Council's website or here: https://louisvilleky.gov/metro-council/document/updated-fy24-budget-hearing-schedule-0..


Short Term Rental Regulation Update

Short Term Rentals

July 1 - Riverview Independence Festival

Riverview