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RACE: Are We So Different? opens to the public at the Muhammad Ali Center on September 24th. The highly-praised exhibit, which runs through January 2, 2017, helps visitors understand what race is and what it is not. This eye-opening interactive exhibit is the first nationally-traveling exhibition that provides a look at race from biological, cultural, and historical points of view and provides tools to recognize racial ideas and practices in contemporary American life.

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.

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 Square at 4th and Jefferson

Think outdoor holiday ice skating is just for lucky New York tourists at Rockefeller Center? Not this year.

This November, 2016, Fourth Street Live and Light Up Louisville opened their very first outdoor ice skating rink.  Old fashioned ice skating brings new joy to your holiday season!  Enjoy the synchronized lights and giant Christmas tree beginning at 6:00 pm.

$5/hr for adults

$3/hr for children

Only $2 for skate rental

Open until Christmas Eve

Monday-Thursday 11:30 am to 9:00 pm

Friday & Saturday 11:30 am to midnight

Sunday 11:30 am to 8:00 pm

Other Skating Rinks:

Alpine Ice Arena on Gardiner Lane was the go-to indoor rink in Louisville for decades; it’s still in full swing and will provide your family a great experience. Admission is $6 per adult, $5 for children six and under, and skate rental is $3. Directions, schedule and printable coupons are available at www.alpineicearena.com.

If you’re in the East End, Iceland Sports Complex at 1701 UPS Drive might be a better fit. Public skating sessions are Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, and a full calendar can be viewed at icelandlouisville.com. Admission is $6. Figure skate rental is $2 and hockey skate rental is $3.

And head over to the Jeffersonville (IN) Outdoor Ice Rink on December 27 from 6:00-7:30 pm for perhaps the greatest deal on ice. LouisvilleFamilyFun is celebrating its third birthday by throwing an ice skating party for the community while giving back to the community. Admission AND skate rental is $1 per person, and 100% goes directly to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana. Cupcakes, prizes, and freebies will also be available, but rink capacity caps at 200, so get there early. Visit LouisvilleFamilyFun.net for more information and a $3 off coupon.

http://louisvillesholidayinthecity.com/

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