Archive | June, 2008
Reminder: Louisville Geek Dinner is Tonight
“Be there or be square” would be too obvious for something called the Louisville Geek Dinner wouldn’t it? I don’t care, sometimes I like the obvious. Be there or be square. I’ll be there waiting to have an interesting conversation with you on the geeky topic of your choice. WHAT: A social networking event for [...]
Continue reading...Celebrate the 4th at Derby City Espresso
30. June 2008
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No barbecue plans for the fourth of July? Do yourself a favor and head down to Derby City Espresso for a fantastically good time. Stop into DCE on the afternoon of the fourth for some free bar-b-q action. We’re going to be celebrating America in style with the new grill out in the back patio.Denise [...]
Continue reading...In case you’d forgotten that people hate gays
30. June 2008
This is far from Consuming Louisville’s normal areas of coverage but it’s terribly important not to let things like this pass by unnoticed. In this the month of gay pride and legalized gay marriage in California it’s almost good to be reminded that gays are still hated and discriminated against. It’s good that we don’t [...]
Continue reading...Poetry and Music Tonight at The Pink Door
30. June 2008
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It’s time for another Sarabande poetry night at The Pink Door. The scoop: Michael Dumanis was born in the Soviet Union and lived there until his parents were granted political asylum in the United States. He first came to Sarabande when he co-edited the controversial anthology Legitimate Dangers that we published in 2006. From there, [...]
Continue reading...Paintings by Ashley Brossart Opening July 4
30. June 2008
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I got very, very little information about this show but I very much like the flyer so I’m giving you what I’ve got. Opening July 4th, part of First Friday Gallery Hop. Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft Gallery Shop
Continue reading...ROARchestra Ticket Giveaways (We love giving you free stuff)
27. June 2008
The very fine folks at the Louisville Orchestra love you. They really, really love you. Know how I know this? They’ve given Consuming Louisville two tickets to give away to each of the four Fifth Third Bank ROARchestra performances at the Louisville Zoo. That’s love people. Since there are four sets of tickets to give [...]
Continue reading...Community Mural Unveiling July 1
27. June 2008
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I’m very pleased to pass on this information from my friend Ashley Cecil about the unveiling of a community mural she’s been involved with developing in her work with the Louisville Visual Art Association. July 1, 2008 at 10:30 AM The Center for Women and Families (CWF) Joan E. Thomas, M.D. Campus 927 South Second [...]
Continue reading...The Devil and Daniel Johnston presented by the Louisville Film Society
27. June 2008
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If I had any hipster credibility I’d totally lose it by telling you that I’ve never really been able to stand Daniel Johnston’s music. That said I’ve heard nothing but good things about this film and think it will be very, very interesting. “The romantic cliché that all artists are a little bit mad is [...]
Continue reading...The Big Bone Art Show Tonight
27. June 2008
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I don’t really know what The Big Bone is exactly or what to expect from a Big Bone art show but from the press release info below I’m intrigued. OK fine I’m really more intrigued by the thought of a special coffee drink called the “Freaky Frozen Mint Monster” but whatever. The Big Bone delivers [...]
Continue reading...Shakespeare in Central Park
26. June 2008
I’m going to tell you a secret. Despite loving live theater, outdoor activities and free activities I’ve actually never been to a production of Shakespeare in Central Park. No need for public shaming because I’m already woefully ashamed of myself. I very much hope to correct my shortcoming in this area this summer. Julius Caesar [...]
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30. June 2008
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