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From its origins in the recreational pastimes of the elite, to the increasing importance of physical fitness, to its role in athletic performance and urban style, the sneaker has been a pivotal component of dress for more than 150 years. Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture is the first museum exhibition in the United States to feature the sneaker’s complex and fascinating design history.

Founded in 1995, the Louisville Area Fiber and Textile Artists (LAFTA) is an organization of more than 80 local visual artists whose work encompasses an array of surface design and construction techniques including hand and machine embroidery, quilting, weaving, beading, batik and shibori dyeing, paper- and felt-making, and basketry. Designed to provide a forum for general exchange of ideas and opportunities for networking, LAFTA is also active in the community, providing artwork to Home of the Innocents, The Family Place, and the Kosair Charities Child Advocacy Center.

Throughout the year, the Daughters of Greatness breakfast series invites prominent women engaged in social philanthropy, activism, and pursuits of justice to share their stories with the Louisville community. The Daughters of Greatness series provides a place for dialogue and discussion on current issues of justice, community engagement, and social movements within the Louisville area and beyond.

The Writer’s Block Festival celebrates literature and the writing craft with a range of activities, readings, panels, guest talks, a book-in-common discussion, craft workshops and a print & resource fair. The open space at the Tim Faulkner Gallery will allow participants to roam from one activity to the next—stroll the print and resource fair for reading and writing resources, sit down to hear one or all of three panel discussions, attend craft workshops, stop in the gallery’s McQuixote coffee shop for a chat with other readers and writers, step outside to get lunch from a food truck, and imbibe in an adult beverage during late afternoon and evening activities.

The night includes access to Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture, live music by Tomgirl & The Tomgirls (formerly the Danny Glover Cover Band), food, drinks, dancing, live graffiti art, and more! Sneaker Chic Attire Free and exclusive to Patron Circle Members.

Holiday revelry without the hassle! Take a break from the frantic holiday rush to have some family time at the planetarium. Kids enjoy treats while playing holiday-themed games and the whole family jingles out to favorite holiday songs in our Laser Holidays music show. All of this fun for just $5/person – no free admits or coupons.

https://louisvilleky.gov/events/holiday-party

Parking for the event will be at 4007 Kresge Way, a part of the Baptist Health Louisville Campus directly across from the hospital.

Light Up St. Matthews has been a tradition for decades for hundreds of residents and visitors to St. Matthews. This year the annual celebration launching the holiday season is expanding its light display by adding eight new displays.

Light Up St. Matthews begins Saturday December 3rd at 4 p.m. with the customary celebration of cookies and hot chocolate, a live DJ, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Clause, activities for the kids, and fun for the entire family. At 6 p.m. the event concludes with Santa turning on the lights throughout the park.

The lights will stay lit until after the New Year and visitors are welcome to attend the park throughout that time to enjoy the lights. The event is held at Brown Park in St. Matthews, located on Kresge Way right next to Baptist Hospital East, it is an easy access park. All activities start under the big tent. Parking for the event will be at 4007 Kresge Way, a part of the Baptist Health Louisville Campus directly across from the hospital.