Warrior Dash 2012

The Warrior Dash is taking place this weekend in Lebanon, Kentucky and is a thrilling 5K running race with obstacles, including jumping over fire and crawling through mud with barbed wire! Each race involves at least twelve obstacles along with a 5K course followed by a festival with live music, turkey legs and beer steins!

This event began in 2006 in Chicago under the name, Great Urban Race, but was eventually changed in 2009 to Warrior Dash. The first official Warrior Dash was held in Joliet, IL in 2009 with 2,000 participants and because of the popularity of the event, spread across the United States in 2010 with 11 events and over 150,000 participants.

After participants pick up their race packets, which includes their race bib, race-timing chip, t-shirt and fuzzy helmet, they proceed to the start corral. When their designated wave time begins, runners will run roughly 5K and complete at least twelve obstacles before reaching the finish line. Finishers receive a finisher medal, snack and water.

After the race, runners are treated to beer and food, including turkey legs! Live music is also apart of the festival with several bands performing throughout the day. In addition, there are several awards presented to participants, including Best Warrior Beard and Best Costume.

To learn more about this fun event, please visit Warrior Dash 2012.

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Louisville Named "Most Livable" City

Congratulations are in order for the city of Louisville! Louisville has just been named the "Most Livable" city by the U.S. Conference of Mayors in the large city category, along with West Palm Beach in the small city division.

Cities have been competing for this award for 33 years and is sponsored by the Conference of Mayors and Waste Management, Inc.. The award recognizes mayoral leadership in developing and implementing programs that improve the quality of life in each city. In addition, cities are chosen based on leadership, creativity, and innovation and how these qualities are demonstrated by the mayor.

The reasons Louisville was chosen included the pledge of Mayor Fischer to make Louisville a more caring city by signing a resolution committing to a multi-year compassionate Louisville campaign. This campaign included a "Give A Day" week challenging the community to help Louisville set the world's record for volunteering and public service. This week coincided with the Kentucky Derby Festival and led people to engage in volunteer actions from writing letters to troops, to reading to homeless children, to donating food and clothing.

To learn more about Louisville as the "Most Livable" city, please visit Louisville Most Livable.

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Downs After Dark - Desert Oasis Edition

This Saturday, Churchill Downs will host one of the biggest parties of the summer when they open their gates for night racing! Downs After Dark has become one of the most anticipated nights of the summer in Louisville because it mixes a night out on the town with Kentucky's beloved horse racing.

Although previously held on Friday nights during the spring meet, Downs After Dark has moved to Saturday nights and will feature quality racing. This Saturday's event features 11 races including four graded stakes races worth $750,000! Although some are drawn to this event for horse racing alone, there are also several people drawn to Downs After Dark for other reasons.

Additional reasons that thousands gather at the downs include the cuisine, fashion, style, music and entertainment! This weekend's theme is Desert Oasis with colors such as ornate gold, ambers, oranges and purples with a Middle Eastern feel. Guests can also expect to see intimate cabanas, Moroccan rugs, lanterns, henna tattoo artists, belly dancers and sitar players. For entertainment, there will be a Cincinnati-based cover band, Off the Hook, from 4-8:30, followed by VJ 2nd Nature from 8:30-midnight.

To learn more about this event, please visit Downs After Dark.

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7006 Ridge Farm Court Louisville, Kentucky

This incredible home at 7006 Ridge Farm Court in Louisville, Kentucky offers easy living and lots of custom updates! The front porch welcomes you with a charming red awning and stacked stone exterior, as well as a new front door with a lifetime warranty.

The grand foyer has just been refurbished with brand-new wide-planked wood-grain laminate flooring that continues into the main living areas of the home.

The formal dining room is just to the left of the foyer and showcases shadow boxed wainscoting. The bright, clean kitchen has an open feel and the breakfast area overlooks the beautiful deck which is complete with a hot tub and built-in benches for entertaining. There are plenty of windows throughout the home to let in lots of natural light

This home features 2 master suites - the first floor master bedroom is extremely large and has its own private bathroom with double vanities, a garden tub and separate shower. This master suite also features a walk-in closet with organizers.

The HVAC System is only 2 years old to keep you comfortable for years to come! Earth-toned vinyl siding, gutters and soffit areas are all low maintenance giving you plenty of time to enjoy the beautiful deck and fully fenced-in yard. With so many unique features, 7006 Ridge Farm Court is a rare find. Schedule a showing to see this wonderful home today

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Lyndon's Summer Festival

If you and your family are looking for something fun to do this weekend, check out the Lyndon Summer Festival in Robinson Park! This event is being presented by The Lyndon Area Business Association and the City of Lyndon.

The festival kicks off on Friday, June 8th, and wraps up on Saturday, June 9th, and features family friendly events, such as a parade, arts and crafts booths and live music! In addition, guests can also enjoy a Kid's Village, courtesy of Kosair Charities, Beer Garden, sponsored by Anhueser-Busch, a food court and silent auction booth. Guests will also get a chance to check out some beautiful fireworks on Saturday night by Zambelli Fireworks!

To learn more about this family friendly event, please visit Lyndon Summer Festival.

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Louisville's Free Summer Entertainment

Summer is a time to enjoy longer days and enjoy the simple things in life. All this free time leaves many wondering how they should fill it. Without breaking the bank, there are several options in Louisville that are offering free entertainment!

To start, Cherokee Triangle offers their Summer Concert Series on Sunday evenings from 7:00-9:00 pm, featuring acts such as King Sonic, Joe DeBow and Blair Carmen & the Bellevue Boys. If you're planning on heading across the river to Jeffersonville, check out Jeffersonville Riverstage which features a concert on Friday evenings at 7:00 pm, as well as free fitness classes, Monday through Saturday, and a Twilight Cinema series which has showings of child-friendly movies.

Additional music options include Music on the Terrace concert series at The Summit Shopping Center, Jeffersonville Main Street Concerts in the Park and Hot Country Nights at Fourth Street Live. If you're looking for something a little different, consider attending Kentucky Shakespeare's presentation of Much Ado About Nothing, running from July 12-29 at Central Park in Old Louisville.

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Abbey Road on the River

If you're a fan of the Beatles, make sure you head downtown this weekend to check out the highly-anticipated Abbey Road on the River concert series. This concert series has gained popularity over the years, starting in Louisville over Memorial Day weekend and ending in Washington D.C. over Labor Day weekend. In addition, this year fans can look forward to a free concert this coming Friday!

Fourth Street Live is being blocked off for the initial concert to kick off Beatlemania and will feature performers such as Canada's Hal Bruce, England's Meet the Beatles and Italy's The Brothel Creepers. The free concert begins at 11:45 a.m. and ends at 2:00 p.m.. This is just the start of the weekend though! The concert series continues all weekend, through Monday, and features first year guests such as Jefferson Starship, as well as veterans like All You Need Is Love. This should be a great event that honors the music and spirit of The Beatles!

To learn more about this event, please visit Abbey Road on the River.

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Celebrate Louisville by Participating in the Hometown Tourist Celebration

Even though Derby is over, locals still have a lot to look forward to! All throughout the month of May, the city has been encouraging local Kentucky and Indiana residents to become tourists in their own hometown as part of the Hometown Tourist Celebration. This is a perfect opportunity for residents who still haven't had the chance to see the quintessential Louisville attractions, such as plays at Actor's Theatre and the Frazier Arms Museum.

Locals can look forward to 2-for-1 discounts at over 42 area attractions, a dozen restaurants, and 10 hotels. In addition, there are half a dozen events that are free to the public. One of these events is being extended all the way through October and is called PossibiliTours Walking Tours. The walking tour is held on Friday and Sundays at 10:30 and Saturdays at 2:00, featuring a local volunteer leading you on a free, one hour tour exploring downtown Louisville.

This month long event is being held in conjunction with the Travel Industry Association's Annual National Tourism Week and offers are valid for anyone with a Kentucky or Indiana ID, local college ID, or military ID.

To learn more about this event, please visit Hometown Tourist Celebration.

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The Fourth Annual Buy Local First Fair

Most people who've been around Louisville for any period of time have probably seen the local saying on a bumper sticker or billboard, "Keep Louisville Weird". This adage was developed as the Buy Local movement began moving into Louisville, encouraging residents and visitors alike to shop locally to help boost the local economy. The Fourth Annual Buy Local First Fair is being hosted by the Louisville Independent Business Alliance, the Louisville Visual Arts Association and Grasshoppers Distribution at The Watertower on River Road.

This unique event is a celebration of locally owned and operated businesses such as restaurants, boutiques, breweries, galleries and much more. The feel of the fair will be similar to a farmer's market, with booths that display local art, handmade treasures, and a variety of different foods! In addition, there will also be live music, a "Top Chef" competition, a kids' area, craft beer and raffle.

To learn more about this event, please visit The Buy Local First Fair.

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The 2012 Taste of Derby

As the 2012 Kentucky Derby quickly approaches, many Louisvillians are spending their evenings leading up to the big day at Derby-themed events. One of these such events is happening on Thursday, May 3rd - the Taste of Derby.

This event is a celebration of fine cuisine, racing and style where attendees mingle with horse racing celebrities while sampling delectable foods that are prepared by chefs from not just Louisville, but horse racing destinations across the country! Several nationally known chefs pair their signature dishes with wines that they think compliment their dish as well.

To make this event even more fun, this year's live entertainment will also be provided by Burning Las Vegas! Additionally, part of the proceeds from Taste of Derby will be donated to hunger relief organizations. The event is held at The Louisville Executive Aviation Hanger at Bowman Field and begins at 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 3rd.

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