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Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals: A Traveling Exhibit from the U.S. Holocaust Museum

22. September 2011

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This exhibit: Nazi Persecution of Homosexuals: A Traveling Exhibit from the U.S. Holocaust Museum, visiting UofL has already opened so forgive the late notice but I just found out about it. It runs through November 28, 2011 though so you’ve got plenty of time to check it out. Through the support of generous partners, the [...]

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Why Quilts Matter Premiering on KET September 5, 2011

30. August 2011

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Earlier this month I pointed your attention to Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics, the new, locally produced documentary that will make you look at quilts in a whole new way. Starting next Tuesday night you can watch the series on PBS. It premiers on KET on September 5 at 7PM. Can’t wait week [...]

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Why Quilts Matter: History, Art & Politics

9. August 2011

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Disclosure: I played a very, very, very small role as a volunteer advisor on a few elements of this project. I’m really excited to tell you about a new locally produced ground breaking nine-part documentary called “Why Quilts Matter”. If you just think of quilts as the things that keep you warm in winter you’re [...]

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Gardener’s Fair at Locust Grove Starts Tomorrow May 13, 2011

12. May 2011

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Lest you think this is turning into a gardener’s blog I think this will be the last gardening event I write about for a while. However one of the beloved gardeners in my life looks forward to this event every single year so I’d be in serious trouble if I even considered not mentioning it [...]

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Dig the Royals? Watch the Wedding at Frazier Museum

14. April 2011

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When I first got the info on this event I thought “that’s just crazy.” The more I think about it though the more I think it’s cheeky and good fun. I, of course, won’t be heading to the Frazier Museum at 5AM on April 29 to attend the “Royal Wedding Watch Party” but if you [...]

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UofL Libraries: Photographs on Louisville’s History on the Interwebs

14. February 2011

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I got an email from Terri at UofL Libraries letting me know about a project they’ve been working on . We’ve been digitizing some of our collections, including tons of photos of Louisville. Our site even has a quick and easy way for people to browse by Louisville neighborhoods or streets at http://digital.library.louisville.edu/collections/browse/index.php. This is [...]

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Genealogy Workshop at Farmington January 22, 2011

12. January 2011

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Into digging up info on your family history? Farmington has a workshop for you then coming up on Saturday January 22, 2011. On January 22, 2011 from 11:00am-2:00pm Farmington Historic Plantation will be hosting a hands-on genealogy and research workshop. Deborah Andrew and Rae Ann Sauer of NSSAR (The National Society of the Sons of [...]

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Nevermore: An Evening with Poe

26. October 2010

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The Frazier Museum’s Interpretive Department brings several of Poe’s best known works to the live stage with help from the University of Louisville Early Music Ensemble. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., with a cash bar available and complimentary hors d’oeuvres. The show begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are just $15 and also include museum gallery [...]

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Jane Austen Festival July 11 & 12, 2010 at Locust Grove

30. June 2010

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You know I really did enjoy the book “The Jane Austen Book Club” more than I remember liking any actual Jane Austen book. Of course that could be because all the Austen reading I’ve ever done occured when I was a surly teenager. Perhaps I should give Austen another try this summer. Inside the Visitors’ [...]

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Galileo Celebration Weekend June 18 & 19, 2010

11. June 2010

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It would have been awesome if they’d called it GalileoFest right? This is a weekend celebration exploring the many contributions made by Galileo as astronomer, inventor, and his role in history. Highlights include a virtual tour of the universe and guided stargazing, in-depth lectures by noted experts, and a panel discussion facilitated by Bellarmine University. [...]

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