Walk MS 2010

10

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Duration: Saturday, April 10 | 8-9:30am

Venue: Festival Plaza

Event Type: Charity Walk

Contact: Allison Gardner | 502.451.0014

Join the Movement as we walk to create a world free of MS. Walk MS 2010 is a great chance for the community to come together for a family friendly event while making a difference in the lives of those with multiple sclerosis. Join us on Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Festival Plaza. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m., the walk begins at 9:30 a.m. Register online at www.walkmsky.org or call 502.451.0014.

Admission: www.walkmsky.org for information

Rhythm on the River

11

APR

Duration: April 11 | 10am - 4pm

Venue: Harbor Lawn

Event Type: Drumming Circle

Contact: Judy Bryant | 502.583.0075 or 502.371.3055

Event Website: www.gildasclublouisville.org

A drumming circle designed to celebrate and support anyone with a cancer diagnosis (past or present), their friends and family, caregivers and any professionals who provide services or support within the cancer community of the metro area. Information about area resources related to cancer also will be available.

Admission: No charge

Aveda Walk for Water

11

APR

Duration: April 11 | 10am - 2pm

Venue: Belvedere

Event Type: Awareness Walk

Contact: Karen Whitty | 502.551.8357 or 513.247.0675

Event Website:

One in seven people lacks access to clean water. Bring your friends and family and walk with our Aveda salons to raise money to help communities everywhere have access to clean water. Aveda has partnered locally with the Kentucky Water Alliance to help protect and preserve our water in Kentucky.

Admission: Donations

Bats Baseball Friday Night Fireworks

14

APR

Duration: 10-11pm

Venue: Purple Upland Meadow

Event Type: Fireworks

Contact: Louisville Bats | 502.212.2287

Event Website: www.batsbaseball.com

Friday night fireworks by the Louisville Bats. Show begins right after the game. For game tickets call 212-BATS or go to www.batsbaseball.com.

Admission: NA

Volleyball Classic

17-25

APR

Duration: Saturday, April 25 - Sunday, April 26 | 9am - 6pm

Venue: Great Lawn

Event Type: Kentucky Derby Festival event

Contact: Kentucky Derby Festival | General Info 502.584.6383; Hotline 502.584.FEST

Event Website: AT&T Derby Festival Volleyball Classic

Thunder Over Louisville

17

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Duration: Saturday, April 17 | 3pm Airshow; 9:30pm Fireworks

Venue: Waterfront Park

Event Type: Kentucky Derby Festival Event

Contact: Kentucky Derby Festival | General Info 502.584.6383; Hotline 502.584.FEST

Event Website: www.thunderoverlouisville.org

Thunder Over Louisville is not only the official opening ceremonies for the two fun-filled weeks of the Kentucky Derby Festival, it is also the nation's largest annual fireworks show. Rated as one of the top 100 events in North America, the Derby Festival's Opening Ceremonies is truly a sight to behold. And each year, more than 500,000 eager thrill-seekers do just that.

The Thunder Air Show dazzles the crowd with more than 100 planes, aerobatics teams, daring sky diving teams and breathtaking stunts. And the amazing technology of the United States Air Force, Navy, Army and Marines are always crowd favorites. The assortment of military aircraft and demo teams in the sky and in the water make the Louisville waterfront come to life.

Other show features include Howitzers from Fort Knox, the latest humvee technology and M-1 Abrams Tanks. Much like America's favorite pastime, Thunder salutes our country by waving the largest US flag ever flown. It soars above the crowd via helicopter tow as the National Anthem provides a musical backdrop.

When it gets dark, the Thunder rolls. The show will feature the latest in pyrotechnic power from Zambelli Internationale, America's "first family of fireworks". Eight 400-foot barges assemble on both sides of the 2nd Street Bridge to form the stage from which the fireworks spectacular ignites. The breathtaking and mind-numbing 28-minute show includes the Zambelli's signature one-mile "waterfall" effect off the bridge, making the fireworks seem to rain down forever. And in the crowd's memory of the show, it does!

After more than a decade, the show remains the largest annual pyrotechnic display in North America. Seen by millions worldwide via a July 4th rebroadcast on the Armed Forces Network to more than 150 countries, it is the state's pride. A Discovery Channel documentary on fireworks shows says it best, "Thunder is the Grand-daddy of them all!"

For hints on parking and a list of what you can and cannot bring, read Frequently Asked Questions here.

WFPK Waterfront Wednesdays

21

APR

Duration: Wednesday, April 21 | 5pm - ?

Venue: Harbor Lawn

Event Type: Concert

Contact: Waterfront Development Corporation/Ashley Cox or WFPK
502.574.3768 or 502.814.6500

Event Website: www.wfpk.org

Louisville’s most popular after work concert series. For the ninth year, the Waterfront Development Corporation and Louisville Public Media are working together to offer free concerts on the Harbor Lawn featuring national and local artists. There is a cash bar and great upscale festival food. Boat docking is on a first come first served basis.

Outside alcohol is prohibited. No coolers, no glass & no pets allowed in the event area of the Harbor Lawn and the adjacent children’s play area. For more information, please call 814-6518. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.

Musical guests: The Legendary Shack Shakers (approx. 9pm); the Holmes Brothersabove (approx. 7:30pm); and Audra Mae (approx. 6pm).

Menu: Corn Dog Sausage Trailer: corn dogs, Italian sausage, Polish sausage, bratwurst, and hot dogs. The Q: hamburgers, grilled chicken sandwiches, grilled Portobello sandwiches, hand breaded chicken tenders, and fresh cut french fries. Quesadilla Stand: chicken & cheese quesadillas and Greek salad in an edible pita bowl. Drinks include soft drinks, bottled water, and fresh brewed sweet tea, and fresh squeezed lemonaid.

ABOUT WATERFRONT WEDNESDAY
Waterfront Wednesday is presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and our sponsors. April sponsors: Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company, Goose Island Brewing Company, maker's mark, Spalding University, and Friends of the Waterfront.

Admission: Free

Chow Wagon at Waterfront Park

22-30

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Duration: Thursday, April 22 - Friday, April 30 | Daily 11am - 11pm Saturday 8am - 11pm Sunday 1pm - 11pm

Venue: Festival Plaza

Event Type: Festival

Contact: Kentucky Derby Festival | General Info 502.584.6383; Hotline 502.584.FEST

Event Website: Chow Wagon

KDF Schedule

No reservations are needed for the ultimate dining and socializing experience. It's Derby Festival time and that means getting together for good food and great music. The Derby Festival Waterfront Chow Wagon will feature the best in carnival-style cuisine, cold beverages and the hottest live music.

In 2010, the MEGA-Chow Wagon returns to Waterfront Park on the Ohio River. The Miller Lite Music Stage will feature will feature nearly 30 live concerts with local and regional entertainment and a wide variety of musical genres including urban, Latino, country and rock.

2010 Pegasus Pin admission? Meet your co-workers for lunch or come down for an evening concert. There's no way to go wrong by making a visit to this great outdoor party.

Feast on everything from corndogs to turkey legs and elephant ears. The Chow Wagon will also feature ethnic varieties like Greek, Italian, and Mexican. There's something for everyone!

Here's a sampling of some of the food booth fare offered:

BBQ pulled pork, roasted chicken, brisket with Derby sauce, ribeye sandwiches, gyros, kabobs, Italian meatball subs, funnel cakes, ice cream, fried candy bars, strawberry shortcake, fresh lemonade, fajitas, frozen daiquiris, frozen margaritas, corn dogs, sausages, Philly cheese steak, hamburgers and more.

Admission: 2010 Pegasus Pin

Kroger Kentucky Derby Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront

22-30

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Duration: Thursday, April 22 - Friday, April 30 | Daily 11am - 11pm Saturday 8am - 11pm Sunday 1pm - 11pm

Venue: Great Lawn

Event Type: Kentucky Derby Festival event

Contact: Kentucky Derby Festival | General Info 502.584.6383; Hotline 502.584.FEST

Event Website: Krogers-Fest-a-Ville-on-the-Waterfront

KDF Schedule

Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront is the ULTIMATE ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE. Sponsored by Kroger, this party starts on theGreat Lawn on Thursday, April 23rd and runs through Derby Eve, Friday, May 1st.

It promises to have something for everyone - and admission is just a Pegasus Pin. Familiar Derby Festival events will be held at Kroger's Fest-a-Ville, including the U.S. Bank Great Balloon Glimmer, the Run for the Rose, American Founders Bank Derby Festival WineFest and the AT&T Volleyball Classic.

The venue will also be jam-packed with must-see concerts, a kids' play area, corn toss and bocce, bingo, plus activities like movie nights, bourbon country and a mascot party. From the opening day ribbon-cutting to the final Derby Eve concert, Fest-a-Ville will be the downtown destination at Derby Festival time.