September
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1ST
WOODFORD RESERVE DISTILLERY
hosts Bluegrass Garden Dinner.Info,859/
879-1952
LEXINGTON LEGENDS vs.Hickory at
Applebee s Park.Info,859/252-4487
TALON WINERY hosts the AFWI
(American Food and Wine Institute),
PICNIC ON THE PORCH at the
Woodford Reserve Distillery.Thru
September 30th.Info,859/879-1812
RED MILE HARNESS RACING at the
Red Mile Harness Track.Thru November
9th.Info,859/255.0752.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND
J.D. CROWE Grammy winner J.D.
Crowe will host the Fourth Annual
Bluegrass Music Festival at the Ichthus
concert grounds,Highway 68,in Wilmore,
Kentucky,September 2-4.Festival headlin-
ers include J.D.Crowe and The New
South,The Osborne Brothers,Marty
Raybon,Wildfire,Josh Graves and Kenny
Baker,Larry Cordle and Lonesome
Standard Time,Paul Williams and The
Victory Trio,and The Sullivan Family.
Advance tickets are $15 per day,$25 week-
end.At the gate tickets are $20 per day and
$35 weekend.For more information,visit
www.jdcrowefestival.com or contact
Jessamine County Fiscal Court,859/885-
4500 or Dean Osborne,event coordinator,
859/260-0978.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH
TIM MCGRAW
Faith Hill s husband Tim McGraw will per-
form at Rupp Arena on September 4th,
Apparently,McGraw is some sort of
Country music superstar in his own right.
Opening the show will be Big and Rich and
the Warren Brothers.7:30pm.$63.50 Lower
arena,53.50 upper arena.Tickets/info,
859/233-3535.
LEXINGTON LEGENDS vs.Hagerstown
at Applebee s Park.Thru September 6th.
Info,www.lexingtonlegends.com.or
859/252-4487.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9TH
ACE WEEKLY FASHION SHOW J.
Allen Salon and Tango Wines present a
fashion show/wine &chocolate tasting at
J.Allen on Upper Street at 7pm.
Participating fashionistas include AJ s
Casuals,Bella Rose,and Worlds Apart.$10
in advance.Charge your tix at 859/225-
4889.
"A.M.SUNDAY" Presented by the Actors
Guild of Lexington.Performances at the
Downtown Arts Center Through Oct.3.
Info,859/233-0663.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH
THE MAKENNA FOUNDATION The
5th annual Makenna Foundation "Art of
Making Miracles"event will be conducted
Friday,September 10,at RE/MAX Creative
Realty at the corner of Palumbo Drive and
Man O War Boulevard from 5:30 -11pm.
100%of the proceeds raised will go to sup-
port the University of Kentucky Children's
Hospital pediatric emergency services
project.There will be great live and silent
auction items including a Tayshaun Prince
(pictured)autographed Pistons NBA game
jersey,Hilton Head Condo,2005 Super
Bowl package for two to Jacksonville,John
Elway autographed Super Bowl helmet,
Maker's Mark event for 12 and much much
more.The event will also feature fine cui-
sine from 13 of Lexington's finest restau-
rants and entertainment provided by the
'Swing Street Band'.Info,www.maken-
nafoundation.org
RICH LITTLE presented by Variety LIVE
at the Lexington Opera House.
$39/$49/$59.8pm.Tickets,859/233-3535
THE BOB AND TOM SHOW 7:30pm at
Rupp Arena.$24/$50.Tickets,859/233-
3535.
UK SINGLETARY CENTER presents
Phantom Planet.Info,859/257-4929.
THE ROOTS & HERITAGE FESTIVAL,
commemorating African-American culture
and achievements.The popular Street
Festival is Saturday.Art exhibits,
music,concerts,golf tournament,special
movies,charity events,and much more
will continue through Sep.26.Info,
859/258-3217 or www.rootsandheritage-
festival.com.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH
LEXINGTONS SUSAN G. KOMEN
RACE FOR THE CURE Over 4,000 peo-
ple from all over
the Bluegrass
will gather in
d o w n t o wn
L e x i n g t o n,
Kentucky to cele-
brate a winning
battle against
breast cancer.The
theme for this
year s race,
Heroes &
Survivors will
mark the day by honoring not only breast
cancer survivors but also the firefighters,
police officers and other day-to-day heroes
who make our lives so special.7am Race
Day Registration;7:15am Race Ceremony;
7:30am Survivor Picture;7:45am Aerobic
Warm-up;8am 1-Mile Family Fun Walk;
8:30am 5K Run/Fitness Walk.Race
Course:downtown Lexington s Phoenix
Park (Starting on Main St.,finishing on
Vine St.).Info,800/894-5699 or
www.lexrftc.org.
THE PINK TIE GALA benefiting the
Susan G.Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
will be held that evening.
THE SHOEMAKER FOUNDATION pres-
ents the13th annual Evening in the
Bluegrass,Saturday September 11th.The
evening takes place at Lexington's Hill 'n'
Dale Farm.Cocktails begin at 6pm and din-
ner at 7pm.The event highlights Award-
Winning Country Singer Tanya Tucker,and
will also feature a gourmet buffet,live and
silent auction,and dancing.The Shoemaker
Foundation provides financial assistance to
individuals associated with the racing
industry on a nationwide basis.The organi-
zation's objective is to respond in cases of
catastrophic illness or accident where all
insurance benefits and other sources of aid
are insufficient.As a non-profit public char-
ity,all Shoemaker Foundation endeavors
are entirely charitable.
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH
KEENELAND HORSE SALES annual
Keeneland Horse Sales,eptember
Yearlings.Info,859/254-3412.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH
JUNIOR MISS PAGEANT at the
Lexington Opera House.7pm.Info,859/
233-3535.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
ACE WEEKLYS BEST OF LEX
WINNERS PARTY Mix,mingle,eat,and
drink with the winners,the contenders,
former winners,and future winners of Ace
Weekly s Annual Best of Lex Readers Poll.
5:30pm at ArtsPlace.Charge your tix at
859/255-4889.
13TH ANNUAL KENTUCKY BOURBON
FESTIVAL in Bardstown,KY.Thru Sep
19th.Info,800/638-4877 or www.kybour-
bonfestival.com
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH
12TH ANNUAL WOMEN MEAN
BUSINESS CONFERENCE Featuring
Amy Henry,Gale Evens,Dr.Ann Weeks
and more.At the Lexington Convention
Center.$99.Info/registration,859/257-
7667.
AMY HENR ,THE LAST WOMAN
STANDING at Joseph-Beth Booksellers
the Last Woman Standing on The
Apprentice ,Amy Henry,will discuss and
sign What it Takes .7pm Info,859/422-1424.
GIRL'S NIGHT OUT 2004 at the
Singletary Center for the Arts.The
University of Kentucky Art Museum and
WUKY are proud to present Girls Night
Out 2004,and we hope you will be a part
of it!This joint fundraiser will benefit two
of the region s premier organizations for
art and music the UK Art Museum and
WUKY.The fun-filled evening will include
a special exhibition entitled Opening the
Gates of Consciousness:Art Nouveau
Glass and Ceramics,food,wine,music,
and booths that appeal to women,such as
exercise,hair demonstrations,horoscopes,
makeup,massages,etc.5:30pm 8:30pm.
Ticket required.Info,859/257-6218.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH
ROCK THE CITY Aconcert on top of the
Transit Center in Downtown Lexington
from 7am-12am Bands include Tony C &
the Truth,Black Stone Cherry,Fizzgig,and
Flaw.Info,859/231-7335 or www.down-
townlex.com
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ALSO ON SEPT. 17
GALLERY HOP at dozens of downtown
galleries.Presented by the LExington Arts
and Cultural Council.the September
Gallery Hop.Info,859/255-2951.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
UK FOOTBALL University of Kentucky
vs Indiana,7pm,at Commonwealth
Stadium.Info,859/257-3611
MUSEUM GO-ROUND 2004 on Short
Street,in Downtown Lexington Sponsored
by the Lexington Children's Museum.An
art festival for and by young people.11 am
-4pm.Info,859/258-3256.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH
WITNESS presented by the Lexington
Children s Theater.Experience the friend-
ship,fanaticism,and deadly undercurrents
of prejudice in 1920s Vermont.
Recommended for children 11 &older.
2pm.$10 adults,$8.25 for children.
Ticket/info,859/254-4546.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21ST
THE IDEA FESTIVAL will be held in
downtown Lexington at the Radisson
Plaza.This event features over 60 presen-
ters and performers.Innovation,cross-fer-
tilization of knowledge in an idea-driven
world these are all things that really matter
for entrepreneurs,artists,scientists,writ-
ers,business professionals
in short,peo-
ple whose lives depend on ideas.The
ideaFestival is a process,space and net-
work for the exploration of ideas and inno-
vation across and at the intersections of
different fields.ideaFestival brings togeth-
er an international group of leaders who
have contributed in dynamic and innova-
tive way in the fields of art,science,tech-
nology and human services.Notable pre-
senters include writer and neurologist
Oliver Sacks,choreographer Twyla
Tharpe ,and The 5th Beatle composer,
producer Sir George Martin (pictured)
Thru Sept.25.Info 859/233-4567,or
www.ideafestival.com
THE LEXINGTON CENTER celebrates its
Grand Opening inviting everyone to a
public tour of the new building.It begins at
the Rupp Arena High Street lobby at 12pm.
Info 859/233-4567.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND
THE RINGLING BROTHERS AND
BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS The
Ringling Brothers&Barnum and Bailey
Circus is coming to Lexington September
22nd.The circus always provides the
opportunity to introduce your little ones to
exotic animals,amazing acrobatics,and the
ever horrifying world of clowns.Clowns
driving little cars,clowns making crazy
balloon animals,clowns laughing,clowns
crying,clowns creeping everyone out in
general.Yes,take your children to the cir-
cus and they will always have you to thank
for their first taste of terror.Tickets,859/
233-3535.
JOSEPH-BETH BOOKSELLERS hosts
Kentucky author David Dick signing Jesse
Stuart:The Heritage .7pm Info,859/273-
2911.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23RD
THE LEXINGTON CENTER HOSTS a
Meet &Greet with UK Basketball Legends
at the Basketball Museum from 10am-
12pm.Info,859/233-4567
TERRAPIN HILL HARVEST FESTIVAL
In Harrodsburg,KY.Thru Sep.26.Info,
859/621-2479 or www.terrapinhillharvest-
festival.com.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH
BEST LITTLE WHOREHOUSE IN
TEXAS presented by Broadway LIVE and
The Shops at Lexington Center.The story
of Miss Mona and her girls is both naughty
and heart-warming.This rollicking
Broadway musical is filled with lots of
laughs,lots of good ol country singin ,lots
of dancin cowboys and lots of innocent
good fun!If only it had Dolly Parton and
her amazing
uh
performance.Friday,
September 24,at 8pm,Saturday,
September 25,2 &8pm,Sunday,
September 26,7pm.$70 -Front of
Orchestra and Front of First Balcony $65;
Back of Orchestra and Back of First
Balcony $50;Second Balcony Matinee
Prices:$50 Front of Orchestra and Front of
First Balcony;$45 Back of Orchestra and
Back of First Balcony $35 Second Balcony.
THE ENDOWMENT LECTURE SERIES
presents photographer Paul Berger at 4pm.
Thoroughbred Hall,Lexington Convention
Center.Info,859/257-5716 or
www.uky.edu/ArtMuseum
THE LEXINGTON ART LEAGUE hosts
Art Car Fourth Friday at the Loudon
House.Info,859/254-7024
LATITUDE will host Dr.Elias Katz the co-
founder of Creative Growth,America s
first community arts program serving
artists considered by some to have a dis-
ability Dr.Katz will present a Workshop
on the Founding of Creative Growth and
the impact it has had upon the world of
human services,participating artists and
the art world in general.This begins at1pm
and will be followed at 2:30pm with pres-
entation by Theatre of Inclusion,and at
4:30 by an art exhibit and reception featur-
ing Latitude artists.Fridays events are free
and are at Latitude
THE OPERA HOUSE & BROADWA
Live present The Best Little Whorehouse in
Texas .Thru Sept.26.Info,859/233-3535
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH
THE LEUKEMIA &LYMPHOMA
SOCIETY S annual Light the Night Walk.
Pre-walk festivities begin at 5pm on the
new Fayette County Courthouse Plaza and
the walk itself begins at 7pm and will wind
through the sidewalks of downtown
Lexington.Info,859/619-9232.
LEXINGTON CEMETER presents
Lexington Cemetery Art Exhibit.Info,859/
255-5522
THE 5TH ANNUAL BABY BASICS
MATERNITY FAIR at the Embassy Suites.
Info,859/257-3578
THE LEXINGTON SENIOR CITIZEN S
CENTER is planning a craft fair from 9am-
4pm at the Center,1530 Nicholasville
Road.Info,859/278-6072.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 28TH
SHAWN COLVIN Grammy-winning
singer/songwriter Shawn Colvin for a spe-
cial,intimate acoustic concert at the
Singletary Center for the Arts.Info/tickets,
www.uky.edu/scfa or 859/257-4929.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29TH
THE KENTUCKY HORSE PARK pres-
ents the Kentucky Futurity Quarter Horse
Show.Thru Nov.3.Info,859/887-0033
SILAS HOUSE discusses and signs The
Coal Tattoo .7pm at Joseph-Beth
Booksellers.Info,859/273-291
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