Local Happenings

Derby events

Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. Waterfront Park. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Friday, May 2. Food and music. Kentuckiana Honda Dealers Present Derby Festival Derby Eve Jam. Featuring the B-52s. Admission free with 2008 Pegasus Pin. No coolers, cans, bottles or pets.

Derby Festival Louisville Urban League Guild's Moonlight Cruise. Saturday, May 3, boarding, 8 p.m.; cruise, 8:30; Belle of Louisville, riverfront wharf. Contributing sponsor: Magic 101.3. Coordinated by the Louisville Urban League Guild. $50. (502) 561-6830.

Derby parties

The Grand Gala VIP and Sponsor Reception. Friday, May 2, 7 p.m., Marriott Louisville Downtown. This invitation-only event is for celebrities and sponsors. Hosts: Junior Bridgeman and Kevin Shurn. Sponsored by Toyota, Brown-Forman Corp., Bridgeman Foods, Superior Maintenance, Niche Marketing, Coca-Cola, Carter Brothers. Proceeds to benefit 828 Foundation, which funds area youth organizations. Information: (502) 583-5243 or www.grandgala.com

Barnstable Brown Gala. Friday, May 2, 8 p.m., 1700 Spring Drive, home of Patricia Barnstable Brown. This is the gala's 20th anniversary. The theme of this year's celeb-studded black-tie soiree is "Fantasia." Expect a fantastical mix of music and magical elements, including its always-exciting guest list. Hostesses: Patricia Barnstable Brown and Priscilla Barnstable. In memory of Dr. David Brown. Sponsored by Churchill Downs, Grey Goose, National Thoroughbred Racing Association, New York Mercantile Exchange and Fort Dodge. Proceeds to benefit The Barnstable Brown Pediatric Diabetes Laboratories at the University of Kentucky and the Barnstable Brown Research Laboratory at the University of Louisville.

Mint Jubilee Derby Eve Gala. Friday, May 2, 7 p.m., Galt House Hotel & Suites, Grand Ballroom, 140 N. Fourth St. This black-tie event will feature a red-carpet entrance, cocktail reception, gourmet dinner and dancing. Guests will be able to mingle with celebrities. Music by Sound Connection. Host: James Graham Brown Cancer Center at UofL. Sponsored by Southern Wine & Spirits of Kentucky, plus Aegon, Stites & Harbison, Humana, Kosair Charities, National City, Mac Construction, Mitchco International, the Nora Roberts Foundation, JRA/GBBN Health Care Architects, Your Legacy Experience and Insight. Proceeds to benefit the James Graham Brown Cancer Center. Auction proceeds will also benefit Gilda's Club of Louisville. $500; various levels of corporate sponsorships available. (502) 562-3153, heather.falmen@louisville.edu, or go to www.mintjubilee.org.

Annual Derby Eve Gala. Friday, May 2, 8 p.m., Seelbach Hilton, Medallion Room, 500 S. Fourth St. The theme is "A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock 'n' Roll." Cocktails, hors d'oeuvres and gourmet dinner will be prepared by master chefs. Opening Nite Entertainment, a New York-based interactive dance and entertainment troupe, will perform. Black-tie optional. Host: Joyce King Jennings. Sponsored by Kindred Healthcare, PharMerica, Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare, WAKY 103.5 and WAMZ 97.5. Proceeds to benefit American Lung Association of Kentucky. Tickets: $300, or $3,000 for a table for 10. Information: (502) 363-2652 or www.derbyevegala.org.

Dining, Dancing & Derby Dialogue. Friday, May 2, 6:30 p.m., Executive West Hotel, Mary Queen of Scots Ballroom, 830 Phillips Lane. Silent and live auctions, dinner, dancing. All Kentucky Derby-winning jockeys are invited to attend. The Fender Benders will perform. Hosts: Angel Cordero Jr., Pat Day, Chris McCarron and Laffit Pincay Jr. Proceeds to benefit The Disabled Jockeys' Funds. $250. Information: (323) 656-8147, (502) 523-8773 or e-mail Legacythoroughbreds@yahoo.com.

Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft 22nd Annual Oaks Brunch. Friday, May 2, 9:30 a.m., The Brown hotel, 335 W. Broadway. Kentucky crafts, silent auction, brunch by chef Laurent Geroli, music by jazz pianist Steve Crews. Host: Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft. Sponsored by AT&T, with support from Humana. Proceeds to benefit Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft. Tickets: $125, or $1,250 for a corporate table for 10. Information: (502) 589-0102 or www.kentuckyarts.org.

Annual Oaks Brunch. Friday, May 2, 9:30 a.m., Crystal Ballroom, The Brown hotel, Broadway and Fourth Street. Cocktails in the South lobby, Derby hats, jewelry and handmade gifts from Kentucky artists during the silent auction. Brunch will follow at 10:30. Host: Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft. Proceeds to benefit the museum's educational programs and exhibits. Tickets: $125. Information: (502) 589-0102.

6 Hours of Rhythm Derby Eve Gala. Friday, May 2, red carpet, 7 p.m.; dinner at 8; dance at 9; the Glassworks Building, 815 W. Market St. Host: Rhythm. Sponsored by Dumante Liqueur, RentMyHouseForDerby.com, First Sight Entertainment, M Rock Styles, Warsport International. Tickets: $100 in advance, $150 at the door for the party. $500 for dinner, fashion show and party. Information: Call (502) 599-9745, go to 6HoursOfRhythm.com or e-mail joel@rjs-spirits.com.

Hillbilly Outfield Derby Bash. Friday, May 2, 6 p.m.; lasts until Sunday morning; the home of Jim Hafendorfer, 12202 Old Shelbyville Road, Middletown. Last year more than 450 people attended this event. Ticket price includes food and drink for the entire weekend. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis for those who wish to stay overnight. Live entertainment by Kentucky Fried. Proceeds to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Tickets: $40 in advance; $55 at the door. Information: (502) 386-9081 or www.hillbillyoutfield.org.

Kentucky Derby Weekend Party. Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft, 715 W. Main St., midnight-5:59 a.m. Friday, May 2 and Saturday, May 3. Live performances, spoken word, game room with poker, chess and board games, cinema lounge, music by DJs Kaos and Que, complimentary gourmet cuisine and open bar. Presented by Gaskin Productions and JRP Productions. $40 both nights, $25 per night in advance. $30 at the door. Tickets, (800) 965-4827. For information, (412) 452-6687. www.glamourlife.com.

Bernheim Forest First Saturday Nature Discovery: Spring Fever. Exit 112 off Interstate 65, Clermont, Ky., 1-4 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Meet in the Visitor Center. Children and adults may learn about their connections to the natural world through indoor and outdoor nature experiences and nature-inspired arts and crafts. Free. (502) 955-8512. www.bernheim.org.

Kentucky Derby Poker Championship: All-in for Climate Change. Caesars Indiana Casino and Hotel, eight miles west of New Albany on Ind. 111, Elizabeth, 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3. Play poker with professionals and celebrities. Event raises funds to increase awareness about worldwide climate change and homeless and economically challenged people in Louisville. $2,500 buy-in, free for spectators. (800) 660-9744. www.KentuckyDerbyPokerChampionship.org

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2nd Annual Funk Master Flex Custom Car & Bike Show. Water Tower, 3005 River Road, 1:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday. Features auto accessories, jewelry, clothing, food vendors and cars and bikes from all over the country competing for $50,000 in cash and prizes. A fully custom 1965 Chevy Impala will be raffled off ($10 a chance). Presented by DJ Showcase Cars. Host: WGZB 96.5. Proceeds to benefit Action Inc. $20, free for ages 5 and younger accompanied by an adult. www.funkmasterflex.com/calendar.asp.

Business First Tribute to Working Women Luncheon. Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 S. Fourth St., 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday. Keynote speaker Lisa Meyers, Emmy Award-winning correspondent for NBC News. $35. (502) 583-1731.

At the bookstore

Book-signing. Borders Books & Music, 400 S. Fourth St., 2 p.m. Friday, May 2. James Lotter will discuss and sign "A Concise History of Kentucky."

Book-signing. Carmichael's Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave., 3 p.m. Sunday. Olly Williams will sign "This Way North."

Dances

Singles Dance. Holiday Inn, 2715 Fern Valley Road, 7:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. Friday, May 2 and Sunday. Entertainment by Kenny Sauter's Masters of Music DJ Service. Cash and other door prizes. Free pass at www.KySinglesDance.com.

Nature

Bernheim Arboretum & Research Forest. Exit 112 off Interstate 65, Clermont, Ky. Daily, 7 a.m.-sunset. Scenic natural areas with more than 35 miles of hiking trails and a 250-acre arboretum. Call for weekend programs. Free on weekdays; $5 per vehicle on weekends and holidays. (502) 955-8512. www.bernheim.org.

Blackacre State Nature Preserve and Historic Homestead. 3200 Tucker Station Road, off Taylorsville Road. Monday-Friday, 3 p.m.-dusk; Saturday and Sunday, dawn to dusk. Free. (502) 266-9802

Jefferson Memorial Forest. 11311 Mitchell Hill Road, Mondays-Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (502) 368-5404. www.memorialforest.com.

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