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SUMMARY:"A Midsummer Night's Dream" | Louisville Ballet & Kentucky Shakespeare (multiple shows)
DESCRIPTION:A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM\nAugust 6-10 at Central Park\, 1430 S. 4th St. \nPre-show performances at 7:15 p.m.\, performances at 8 p.m. \nChoreography by Roger Creel | Music by Felix Mendelssohn | Performed by the Artists of Louisville Ballet \nAn original production by Roger Creel\, A Midsummer Night’s Dream presents Shakespeare’s classic tale of magic\, mischief\, and mayhem through the art of ballet. Watch the enchanting characters of A Midsummer Night’s Dream navigate love triangles and meddling fairies on their way to happily ever after — all in the scenic setting of Central Park with free admission\, pre-show entertainment\, and more! \nProduction in partnership with the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival. Run time: approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes\, including one intermission. \n\n  \nFREE ADMISSION: NO TICKETS REQUIRED! \nDANCE IN OUR CITY PRE-SHOW\nThank you to our community partners providing pre-show entertainment before performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream! \nLouisville Ballet’s Ballet Bound program\nThe Louisville Ballet School’s Junior Intensive\nThe Louisville Ballet School’s Mind Body Balance program\nAND MORE community dance groups — coming soon!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/a-midsummer-nights-dream-louisville-ballet-kentucky-shakespeare-multiple-shows/
LOCATION:Central Park\, Louisville\, 1340 S 4th St\, Louisville\, KY\, 40208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Dance,Family & Children,Outdoors,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250808T190000
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SUMMARY:Birding 101 Workshop (Class 1 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Become a better birder with a three-day introductory course\, led by expert in the field\, Andrew Melnykovych. The workshop includes two classroom portions where topics covered include\, an introduction to birding\, tools for birding\, birding at home\, birding organizations\, and more. The course ends with a culminating birding walk to practice what you have learned in the classroom. \nFor the classroom sessions\, we recommend bringing a pen and notebook. For the field class on August 23rd\, please dress for the weather and bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. \nPre-registration is required\, please sign up using the registration link on our website. \nThis course is free for members of The Parklands and The Beckham Bird Club\, it is $15 for non-members. \nDates and Times: \n\nClass 1 – August 8th\, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the PNC Achievement Center\, Beckley Creek Park\nClass 2 – August 15th\, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the PNC Achievement Center\, Beckley Creek Park\n\nBirding Walk – August 23rd\, 2025 at 7:00 am\, location TBD \nAbout your instructor: \nAndrew Melnykovych is past president of the Beckham Bird Club of Louisville\, Kentucky. He coordinates and leads field trips for the organization and often gives presentations on birds and birding. He has seen more than 600 species of birds in the US and Canada\, and twice that many worldwide\, in 38 countries and Antarctica. Melnykovych is a graduate of Yale University\, holding a Bachelor of Sciences degree in biology and a Master of Forest Sciences from the Yale School of the Environment. He also did graduate work in population ecology at the University of Wyoming. Melnykovych has been an environmental writer for newspapers in Wyoming and Kentucky and was the communications director for the Kentucky Public Service Commission from 2002 until 2020. \n  \n***description from Facebook event
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/birding-101-workshop-class-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Parklands of Floyds Fork – Beckley Creek Park\, 1411 Beckley Creek Parkway\, Louisville\, KY\, 40245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoors,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T190000
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SUMMARY:Birding 101 Workshop (Class 2 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Become a better birder with a three-day introductory course\, led by expert in the field\, Andrew Melnykovych. The workshop includes two classroom portions where topics covered include\, an introduction to birding\, tools for birding\, birding at home\, birding organizations\, and more. The course ends with a culminating birding walk to practice what you have learned in the classroom. \nFor the classroom sessions\, we recommend bringing a pen and notebook. For the field class on August 23rd\, please dress for the weather and bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. \nPre-registration is required\, please sign up using the registration link on our website. \nThis course is free for members of The Parklands and The Beckham Bird Club\, it is $15 for non-members. \nDates and Times: \n\nClass 1 – August 8th\, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the PNC Achievement Center\, Beckley Creek Park\nClass 2 – August 15th\, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the PNC Achievement Center\, Beckley Creek Park\n\nBirding Walk – August 23rd\, 2025 at 7:00 am\, location TBD \nAbout your instructor: \nAndrew Melnykovych is past president of the Beckham Bird Club of Louisville\, Kentucky. He coordinates and leads field trips for the organization and often gives presentations on birds and birding. He has seen more than 600 species of birds in the US and Canada\, and twice that many worldwide\, in 38 countries and Antarctica. Melnykovych is a graduate of Yale University\, holding a Bachelor of Sciences degree in biology and a Master of Forest Sciences from the Yale School of the Environment. He also did graduate work in population ecology at the University of Wyoming. Melnykovych has been an environmental writer for newspapers in Wyoming and Kentucky and was the communications director for the Kentucky Public Service Commission from 2002 until 2020. \n  \n***description from Facebook event
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/birding-101-workshop-class-2-of-3/
LOCATION:Parklands of Floyds Fork – Beckley Creek Park\, 1411 Beckley Creek Parkway\, Louisville\, KY\, 40245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoors,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Summer StoryWalk® @ Parklands | “Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider”
DESCRIPTION:The Parklands of Floyds Fork invites you to a StoryWalk®! Enjoy reading a children’s book while walking along The Egg Lawn Signature Trail. Follow the signs placed around The Egg Lawn to read the entire story. Along the way learn about nature and complete suggested activities on the back of the signs! Different StoryWalk® will be put up four times this year and they will only be out for a limited time. Once open\, families and individuals can drop in anytime from dawn to dusk to read the story at no charge! \nSigns will be up by noon on the start day of the event and will be taken down the day after the end date. \nStoryWalk® is an innovative and delightful way for children and adults to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. Laminated pages from a children’s book are attached to temporary signs\, which are installed along an outdoor path. As you stroll down the trail\, you’re directed to the next page in the story. On the back of the signs\, you will find more information and activity prompts. StoryWalks® have been installed in 50 states and 13 countries. \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Storywalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. \nOur Summer StoryWalk® book is “Jumper: A Day in the Life of a Backyard Jumping Spider” by Jessica Lanan. \nStory Summary: From critically acclaimed illustrator of The Lost Package comes a bold nonfiction story following a day in the life of a backyard jumping spider – meticulously researched and utterly charming. \nWhat if you were small as a bean\,\nCould walk on the walls and ceiling\,\nSense vibrations through your elbows\,\nAnd jump five times your body length?\nThat is Jumper’s world. \nOpen this book to discover the vibrant\, hidden life of a backyard jumping spider. \n***description from Facebook event\n***MORE INFO on website
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/the-summer-storywalk-parklands-jumper-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-backyard-jumping-spider/
LOCATION:Beckley Creek Park\, 1411 Beckley Creek Pkwy\, Louisville\, KY\, 40245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family & Children,Outdoors
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T070000
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SUMMARY:Birding 101 Workshop (Class 3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Become a better birder with a three-day introductory course\, led by expert in the field\, Andrew Melnykovych. The workshop includes two classroom portions where topics covered include\, an introduction to birding\, tools for birding\, birding at home\, birding organizations\, and more. The course ends with a culminating birding walk to practice what you have learned in the classroom. \nFor the classroom sessions\, we recommend bringing a pen and notebook. For the field class on August 23rd\, please dress for the weather and bring a pair of binoculars if you have them. \nPre-registration is required\, please sign up using the registration link on our website. \nThis course is free for members of The Parklands and The Beckham Bird Club\, it is $15 for non-members. \nDates and Times: \n\nClass 1 – August 8th\, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the PNC Achievement Center\, Beckley Creek Park\nClass 2 – August 15th\, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the PNC Achievement Center\, Beckley Creek Park\nBirding Walk – August 23rd\, 2025 at 7:00 am\, location TBD\n\nAbout your instructor: \nAndrew Melnykovych is past president of the Beckham Bird Club of Louisville\, Kentucky. He coordinates and leads field trips for the organization and often gives presentations on birds and birding. He has seen more than 600 species of birds in the US and Canada\, and twice that many worldwide\, in 38 countries and Antarctica. Melnykovych is a graduate of Yale University\, holding a Bachelor of Sciences degree in biology and a Master of Forest Sciences from the Yale School of the Environment. He also did graduate work in population ecology at the University of Wyoming. Melnykovych has been an environmental writer for newspapers in Wyoming and Kentucky and was the communications director for the Kentucky Public Service Commission from 2002 until 2020. \n  \n***description from Facebook event
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/birding-101-workshop-class-3-of-3/
LOCATION:KY
CATEGORIES:Nature,Outdoors,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250829T170000
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SUMMARY:Olmsted Parks Beer Garden in Tyler Park
DESCRIPTION:The Olmsted Parks Beer Garden Series brings pop up events to various parks within the Olmsted Park System. These events are great opportunities to meet your neighbors and spend time in our beautiful urban green spaces. \nThe Tyler Park Beer Garden is sponsored by Glenview Trust. \n*This event features live music by Aaron Bibelhauser’s Bluegrass Evolution on the Tyler Park Stage!* \nEnjoy beer from West Sixth Brewing and food from local food trucks. Admission is free. This family friendly event features lawn games and fun for all! \nEvent Details\nDate and Time\nFri\, Aug 29 2025\, 5 – 8pm\nLocation\n1501 Castlewood Drive\nLouisville\, KY 40204 \nWebsite Link\nTyler Park Beer Garden\nCost\nFree \nmore info: https://louisvilleky.gov/events/olmsted-parks-conservancy-tyler-park-beer-garden
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/olmsted-parks-beer-garden-in-tyler-park/
LOCATION:Tyler Park\, 1501 Castlewood Ave.\, Louisville\, KY\, 40204\, United States
CATEGORIES:Beer / Brewery,Block Party / Community Festival,Family & Children,Music,Outdoors
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SUMMARY:Friday at Floyds
DESCRIPTION:Event Name:\nFriday at Floyds \nEvent Date:\n2025-08-29 \nWebsite / Ticket Link:\nhttps://theparklands.org/event/friday-at-floyds-3/ \nLocation:\nBeckley Creek Park – PricewaterhouseCoopers Pavilion \nEvent Host:\nThe Parklands of Floyds Fork \nEvent Description / Other Info:\nAs summer winds down\, The Parklands of Floyds Fork is gearing up for even more fun on August 29 with a Friday night celebration for the whole family. \nThe event\, sponsored by Quest Outdoors\, will be held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the PricewaterhouseCoopers Pavilion in Beckley Creek Park and is free and open to all. \nLive music\, local vendors\, guided hikes\, and nature-themed activities are all part of the evening fun. Food and drink will be available for purchase. Louisville Surf Rock legends Tsunami Samurai take the stage at 5:30 p.m.!
URL:https://things-to-lou.com/events/friday-at-floyds/
LOCATION:Parklands of Floyds Fork – Beckley Creek Park\, 1411 Beckley Creek Parkway\, Louisville\, KY\, 40245\, United States
CATEGORIES:Block Party / Community Festival,Family & Children,Outdoors
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