Thursday, May 17, 2007
TLP May 17, 2007
Go to “Spring Synaesthesia” at the Icehouse on Saturday. Vote next Tuesday. Get on your bike. Banjo and cello = good. Thanks to Greg Abernathy and Brad Flowers for the help.
Happy Birthday, Burch!
Luv, Ross
:::::::::::::::::::::::: Announcements :::::::::::::::::::::::::::
** Tues/May 22 – Primary Election
Kentucky’s Primary Election is Tuesday, May 22nd and polls are open from 6am to 6pm across the state. Don’t feel like you know enough about the candidates to vote? Go to KFTC’s voter information site – http://www.kentuckyelection.org - and you’ll find all the info you need to make an educated choice. As Dave Newton wrote in a recent KFTC email, “Voter turnout is expected to be low, so your voice can make a huge http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.bold.gifdifference.”
** Thurs/May 24 – “Atomic Dog“ – Fundraiser for the Lexington Humane Society
Thursday, May 24th, join LYPA and Dogtown at Atomic Café (corner of Limestone and 3rd Street) to raise money for the Lexington Humane Society. There will be a pet photo contest, door prizes, and more. The event is from 6-8pm on the patio. Peeps are encourage to bring their dogs.
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** Mon/May 28 – Memorial Day Cookout/Show at CD Central - FREE
CD Central’s annual Memorial Day cookout/parking lot concert. Here’s a blurb taken from the most recent CD Central newsletter: “As always, there'll be tasty food on the grill, a bunch of great bands, bargain prices throughout the store, and lots of just hangin' out in the sun (if the weather cooperates). This year's tentative lineup of bands includes The Infected, Guntown Mountain Tragedy, the All-American Werewolves, Shivas Irons, and the Wretched Worst. More details next week. Please plan to come by -- you have the day off from work anyway, don't you?” Questions? Give the shop a ring at 859/233-DISC.
::::::::::::::::::::: Bike Lexington – Bike Month 2007 :::::::::::::::::::::
Bike Lexington – Bike Month 2007
There are a bunch of events still left during Bike Month. Catch “Breaking Away” at Dogtown tonight (Ed. note: “Tonight” was actually last night, Wed/May 16th – sorry I didn’t get the ish out in time to give folks a heads-up) and come downtown for the Friday night Bike Races / Crierium and Bike Lexington on Saturday. Full calehttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifndar on-line @ http://www.lfucg.com/bikewalklex/documents/bikelex_calendar.pdf
Here are details for a handful of the remaining events:
:: Friday, May 18th :: Bike-to-Work Day @ 7 am – 8:30 am at High Street YMCA. Breakfast and drinks are on us for all those bike commuters! Swap stories, show off your gear or ask an experienced commuter about an ideal route to and from work. Bike to work day participants will be entered into a drawing to win a commuter bike donated by Pedal Power. The drawing takes place at Bike Lexington on May 19. Contact: Hope Proctor,
:: Friday, May 18th :: Bike Races / Criteriums @ 6 pm – 10 pm in the Lower Rupp Arena Parking Lot.Whether you’re a racer or a spectator this will be an exciting event. Registration is from 6 pm -7 pm.
Friday night we will have racing for juniors, fixed women, fixed men, geared men, and geared women. There will be a track stand competition. There will be a skid contest for both distance and style. Dust off your one-hander, no hands, 180, drift, or whatever else you come up with. Don't forget, there will be prizes for each event. The races will discourage break-aways so everyone will have a shot. It will be a great chance to see adults having a blast riding their bikes in circles.
Al's Bar(sixth and limestone) will host the afterparty. Helmets required to race. Race flyer is available at http://www.pedalpowerraceteam.com
:: Saturday, May 19th :: Bike Lexington 2007 @ 8 am – 12 pm at the Downtown Courthouse Plaza. Join Mayor Newberry, bike enthusiasts, beginners and kids at Bike Lexington 2007 where hundreds of cyclists will reclaim the streets during this rally and festival to celebrate bicycling. Early morning bike races are from 8 – 10 am. The car-free leisure ride starts at 10:30 am. Kids can sharpen their safety skills from 9 – 10 am at the Fayette County Safe Kids bike rodeo. You bring the bike; we’ll provide the food, drink, live music and more. A limited number of free helmets are available on a first come first served basis. Free bikes and other prizes are awarded after the ride. The event is presented by Humana, Pedal Power Race Team and a host of other fantastic sponsors. Visit www.bikelexington.com for more info.
:: Wednesday, May 16th and 30th:: Dogtown Bike-in Movie @ 8 pm at Dogtown (1026 Manchester Street)
After your dog spends a day exercising, socializing and playing at Dogtown you can return and socialize with fellow bike enthusiasts. Relax and watch a bike-themed movie. Films are free if you bike down.
- compiled by Greg Abernathy and Brad Flowers
:::::::::::: YOU GO OUTDOORS. I GO OUTDOORS. LET’S GO OUTDOORS TOGETHER. ::::::::::::::::::
Head for the mountains for a hike, learn about trees, shrubs and herps (reptiles & amphibians) or plugin the TV IV and learn about an amazing swamp in western Kentucky.
:: Friday, May 18 :: Spring hike. Kentucky Natural Lands Trust Forest Steward Merril Flanary will lead a guided hike at Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve (Harlan County). Hikers will enjoy the Knobby Rock Loop (considered fairly strenuous). The hike will last several hours and will include a stop for lunch. Long pants and hiking boots are recommended. Participants should bring a backpack with lunch and plenty of water. Participants must pre-register by calling 1-877/367-5658 or by e-mail at info@knlt.org. The hike is limited to 20 people.
:: Saturday, May 19 :: Tree and Shrub Identification. Starts at 10am @ the Gladie Cultural-Environmental Learning Center unless otherwise noted. Dates and times are subject to change. Please call ahead (Gladie Center at 606/663-8100) if you are planning to attend an event.
:: Saturday, May 26 :: Herpetology at Floracliff State Nature Preserve (Fayette County), 10 a.m. EDT. Copperhead Consulting
Biologist Price Sewell will lead a walk to find some herps in the ponds and streams of Floracliff. Registration required for this event. Contact Beverly James @ 859/351-7770 or floracliff@aol.com for more information.
:: Saturday, May 26 :: KET's Kentucky Life segment on Murphy's Pond, featuring Marc Evans, Kentucky State Nature Preserve
Commission ecologist, and Ed Zimmerer, Murray State professor of biology, will air on KET1 on May 26, 2007, at 8 p.m. EDT. It will repeat on May 27, at 4:30 pm on KET1. More info @ http://www.ket.org/cgi-bin/tvschedules/episode.pl?nola=KKYLI+001317&cd=1&&layout=popup.
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::::::::: Thurssday, May 17 – Wednesday, May 30 :::::::::::
:: Saturday, May 19 ::
2nd Annual Peace and Global Citizenship Fair featuring performances by DIALECTICS, WATER, DENISE BROWN, REEL WORLD STRING BAND, and more @ Bluegrass Community & Technical College (BCTC), 470 Cooper Drive - 12noon – 8pm, all ages, FREE
A day-long festival of music, poetry, workshops, etc featuring the live-instrument hip hop from of our friends the DIALECTICS and the what-is-it/it’s-everything Latin/Afro sound of WATER … and a ton of other folks. Much more than just a concert. Check out http://peace2day.org for the full scoop and schedule. Note: The event is FREE, but the post-5pm portion of things is a fundraiser for local non-profit The Howe Charities. This Lexington charity describes itself, in part, as follows: "The Howe Charities, Inc. was created to help bring enlightenment to humanity. Supporting women & children leaving abusive relationships, promoting understanding and acceptance of special needs children and adults, bringing music and art into the world to celebrate joy and love, promoting literature and science to help encourage higher levels of thought and understanding are just a few of our goals." (For more information, go to www.howecharities.org/ ). Suggested donation is $5.
:: Saturday, May 19 ::
"Spring Synaesthesia" featuring music by WATER, KARATE JONES DUO, GHUTS, dance by RHEA SPEIGHTS, HANNAH VARGA, and EMILY BRENNER, visual art by JESSE SAXON, ERIC SCHOENBORN, LAURA SHIL, and more @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St - doors 7pm/show 8pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation
A throwback to the early mult-art “Events” of the Action Arts Collective. “Spring Synaesthesia” is a collaborative art party featuring artists from Tuscaloosa, Alabama (the home of the progressive arts non-profit Synaesthetic Arts) and Lexington, at the Icehouse. Expect multimedia mayhem for all the senses including musical performances by Lexington's Water and the Karate Jones Duo, and Ghuts from Alabama, new modern dance works by Synarts founder Rhea Speights and local choreographers Hannah Varga and Emily Brenner, visual art by a long list of peeps including Jesse Saxon, Eric Shoenborn, and Laura Shil, and a dance party featuring Lexington-via-Detroit dj Rob Theakston.
The winter happening at Mecca in December was impressive. Near seemless transitions from dance to musical performance and back, anchored by Eric Schoenborn’s video projections. A well orchestrated blur of short sets that never got dull. I’m always a fan of Jesse Saxon’s artwork, so I’m looking forward to seeing what he’s got going up. Also anxious to peep the new installation piece by Alabama artist Laura Shil (her darkly funny postcards were among my favorite parts of the last event).
:: Friday, May 19 ::
TIGHT LEATHER w/DIG SHOVEL DIG and CABOLADIES @ Dogtownn, 1026 Manchester - 8pm, all ages, “$2 or $3”
Heavy psych rock and drone … and “probably” pizza and sodas! For those unfamiliar with Dogtown, it’s located at 1026 Manchester St, across from Bluegrass Towing. It’s just a few blocks from the Icehouse. Easily walkable or bike-able if you wanna hop between the two shows.
:: Tuesday, May 22 ::
!!! w/HOLY F*CK @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
doors 7:30pm/show 8:30pm, ages 18+, $13 advance/$15 at the door
Pummeling dance punk from NYC. Generally, more aggressive and interesting than most of the other bands who fall in the dance punk category, me thinks. Plus I’m a sucker for their silly song titles … for example, “Me And Giuliani Down By The Schoolyard (A True Story)” (from their record Louden Up Now) or “Bend Over Beethoven” (from their new record Myth Takes). http://myspace.com/chkchkchk
:: Wednesday, May 23 ::
Womans 09 vol. 3 featuring CHRIS BUSH, JUSTIN MORGAN, DEWITT SCHNYDER, and CHUCK MORELAND @ ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St - 9pm, all ages, $3
A series of experimental music performances (curated by our friend Jason Corder) in the ArtsPlace basement womans dressing room. The series’ third event features solo performances from members of Caboladies (Chris Bush), Rusuden (Justin Morgan … well, I guess Rusuden is also Justin solo), and Tryptamine (Dewitt Schnyder and Chuck Moreland). http://www.offthesky.com/womans
:: Thursday, May 24 ::
TAPES N’ TAPES w/LADYHAWK and HARLEM SHAKES @ Southgate House (Newport, KY) - doors 9pm/show 9:30pm, ages 18+, $10 advance/$12 at the door
Ladyhawk slayed at the Dame a few months back. Minneapolis’ Tapes N’ Tapes were (quite justifiably) the music blog darlings of last summer. Sorry, I’m late for work and sick of fumbling for descriptors. Listen to ‘em at http://myspace.com/ladyhawk, http://myspace.com/tapesntapes, http://myspace.com/harlemshakes.
:: Friday, May 25 ::
WOODY SULLENDER/KEVIN DAVIS duo w/JORDAN MUNSON @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St - doors 8pm/show 8:30pm, all ages, $3 - $5 suggested donation
Woody Sullender/Kevin Davis duo = banjo and cello improv duo from Chicago. Very unique. Perhaps a few of you remember them from their performance with Pauline Oliveros at Mecca a couple years ago. Our friend Jordan Munson is half of the Karate Jones Duo (check ‘em at the Icehouse this Saturday – info above). Immensely talented and creative musician and a genuinely swell guy. Excited to see what he puts together for this show. http://www.deadceo.com/unclewoody/about.html. [Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Also worthwhile in the May 17-30 timeframe ::
Every Sunday THE BLUEGRASS COLLECTIVE @ The Fishtank, corner of Euclid and Woodland – 9pm, no cover
Sat/May 19 G FUNK w/THE RUDIES @ The Dame
Mon/May 21 KINGS OF LEON w/THE FEATURES @ Headliners (Louisville) – ages 18+
Thurs/May 24 Kentucky Domestic Violence Association Benefit featuring CHICO FELLINI and more @ The Dame
Fri/May 25 BRIAN AUGER’S OBLIVION EXPRESS w/SEXUAL DISASTER @ The Dame
Fri/May 25 !!! @ Headliners (Louisville) – ages 18+
Sat/May 26 SUNDAY VALLEY w/SHINE RUNNERS @ The Dame
Sun/May 27 DON CABALLERO w/KNIFE THE SYMPHONY @ Southgate House (Newport, KY) – ages 18+
Tues/May 29 GUNTOWN MOUNTAIN TRAGEDY w/FRANK BANG’S SECRET STASH @ The Dame
Wed/May 30 VOODOO ORGANIST w/MISS KITTYTWISTER & HER HOT DOGS, and PEARLENE @ The Dame
:: Soon Soon ::
Thurs/May 31 ARIZONA BAY: A Tribute to Tool @ The Dame
Sat/June 2 HEALTH & HAPPINESS FAMILY GOSPEL BAND w/BEER & GAS MONEY @ The Icehouse – all ages
Sat/June 2 THE SCOURGE OF THE SEA w/JOANNA JAMES, and NEVA GEOFFREY @ The Dame
Tues/June 5 MONTE MONTGOMERY @ The Dame
Thurs/June 7 DEEK HOI @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Fri/June 8 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame
Sat/June 9 GOOSE CREEK SYMPHONY w/BONEPONY @ The Dame
Mon/June 11 WRACK (featuring members of Vandermark 5, Festival Quartet, and Bridge 61) @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Tues/June 12 THE NATIONAL w/SHAPES AND SIZES and TALKDEMONIC @ Headliners (Louisville) – ages 18+
Wed/June 13 VIETNAM w/GREG ASHLEY @ The Dame
Thurs/June 14 THE NEW MANLEY DEATH SQUAD (aka The Brothers Manley) @ the Highlands Taproom, 1279 Bardstown Rd (Louisville)
Fri/June 15 NINE POUND HAMMER @ The Dame
Fri/June 15 CLUTCH @ Headliners (Louisville)
Mon/June 18 CARRIE RODRIGUEZ TRIO w/TIM EASTON @ The Dame
Thurs/June 21 ROBERT EARL KEEN @ The Dame
Fri/June 23 TIGHT LEATHER @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Thurs/June 28 KEN VANDERMARK/TIM DAISY duo @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sun/July 1 FRED LONBERG HOLM’S VALENTINE TRIO @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Tues/July 3 HIGH WATER MARKS w/LISMORE @ The Dame
Tues/July 10 JESSICA PAVONE & MARY HALVORSON w/JUDITH BERKSON @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Fri/July 20 JE SUIS FRANCE w/NIGHT MOVES (member of Masters of the Hemisphere) @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Fri/July 20 VHS OR BETA @ The Dame
Sat/July 21 CHRIS KNIGHT @ The Dame
Fri&Sat/July 27&28 The Forecastle Festival featuring DE LA SOUL, GIRL TALK, ALOHA, HIGH WATER MARKS, PARTICLE, CHEER ACCIDENT, and tons more @ The Belvedere (Louisville) – all ages, http:// http://www.forecastlefest.com/
Fri/Aug 3 DON CABALLERO w/WAX FANG @ The Dame
Sat/Aug 4 IDEAL FREE DISTRIBUTION w/BUNNYGRUNT and RYAN ANDERSON @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Aug 4 RASPUTINA w/MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND (solo) @ The Dame
Sat/Sept 8 ROBBIE FULKS @ The Dame
:: Pertinent Resources ::
__Lexington__
THE DAME, 156 W.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
THE ICEHOUSE, 412 Cross St (off W.Maxwell), Lexington
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
CHARLES MANSION (a venue no longer, but the website’s a good spot to find out about shows) – http://www.charlesmansion.org
FROWNY BEAR, 208 Forest Park
THIRD STREET STUFF COFFEE, corner of Limestone and 3rd Street – ph. 859/255-5301
THE FISHTANK, corner of Woodland and Euclid Ave - http://www.thefishtankbar.com
NATASHA'S CAFE, 112 Esplanade - http://www.beetnik.com/
DOWNTOWN ARTS CENTER, 141 E. Main St, Lexington – http://www.lexarts.org
ARTSPLACE, 161 N.Mill St, Lexington
SINGLETARY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, corner of Euclid and Rose Sts – http://www.uky.edu/SCFA/
COUNTER FICTION (metal/punk/hardcore all ages show listings) – http://www.counterfiction.com
CRICKET PRESS (amazing local poster art) - http://www.cricket-press.com
WRFL 88.1FM (UK's student-run radio station) - http://wrfl881.org
YOU AIN’T NO PICASSO (great locally-produced music blog) – http://www.youaintnopicasoo.com
__Louisville__
LAVA (Louisville Assembly of Vanguard Artists) HOUSE - 927 Shelby Parkway, Louisville - http://www.lavahouse.org
HEADLINERS MUSIC HALL, Louisville - 1386 Lexington Road, ph. 502/584-8088 - www.headlinerslouisville.com
UNCLE PLEASANTS, 2126 S. Preston, Louisville - p.502/634-4147
THE POUR HAUS, 1481 S. Shelby Street (corner of Shelby and Burnett), Louisville
THE RUDYARD KIPLING, 422 West Oak Street, Louisville - http://www.therudyardkipling.com/pages/206999/index.htm
OLD LOUISVILLE COFFEHOUSE, 1489 S. Fourth St, Louisville - ph. 502/635-6660
PRODUCTION SIMPLE (produce many of the events at Headliners and Uncle Pleasants) – http://www.productionsimple.com
__Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky__
THE SOUTHGATE HOUSE, Newport, KY - http://www.southgatehouse.com
ALCHEMIZE, 3929 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH – http://www.alchemizebar.com
THE COMET, 4579 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.cometbar.com
BOGART'S, 2621 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.bogarts.com
NORTHSIDE TAVERN, 4163 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH – http://www.northside-tavern.com
Know of an upcoming event that others should get hip to? Let us know - email informationactivists@yahoo.com. All Picks by Ross Compton unless otherwise noted.
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email thelexingtonproject@yahoo.com
Happy Birthday, Burch!
Luv, Ross
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** Tues/May 22 – Primary Election
Kentucky’s Primary Election is Tuesday, May 22nd and polls are open from 6am to 6pm across the state. Don’t feel like you know enough about the candidates to vote? Go to KFTC’s voter information site – http://www.kentuckyelection.org - and you’ll find all the info you need to make an educated choice. As Dave Newton wrote in a recent KFTC email, “Voter turnout is expected to be low, so your voice can make a huge http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.bold.gifdifference.”
** Thurs/May 24 – “Atomic Dog“ – Fundraiser for the Lexington Humane Society
Thursday, May 24th, join LYPA and Dogtown at Atomic Café (corner of Limestone and 3rd Street) to raise money for the Lexington Humane Society. There will be a pet photo contest, door prizes, and more. The event is from 6-8pm on the patio. Peeps are encourage to bring their dogs.
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** Mon/May 28 – Memorial Day Cookout/Show at CD Central - FREE
CD Central’s annual Memorial Day cookout/parking lot concert. Here’s a blurb taken from the most recent CD Central newsletter: “As always, there'll be tasty food on the grill, a bunch of great bands, bargain prices throughout the store, and lots of just hangin' out in the sun (if the weather cooperates). This year's tentative lineup of bands includes The Infected, Guntown Mountain Tragedy, the All-American Werewolves, Shivas Irons, and the Wretched Worst. More details next week. Please plan to come by -- you have the day off from work anyway, don't you?” Questions? Give the shop a ring at 859/233-DISC.
::::::::::::::::::::: Bike Lexington – Bike Month 2007 :::::::::::::::::::::
Bike Lexington – Bike Month 2007
There are a bunch of events still left during Bike Month. Catch “Breaking Away” at Dogtown tonight (Ed. note: “Tonight” was actually last night, Wed/May 16th – sorry I didn’t get the ish out in time to give folks a heads-up) and come downtown for the Friday night Bike Races / Crierium and Bike Lexington on Saturday. Full calehttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifndar on-line @ http://www.lfucg.com/bikewalklex/documents/bikelex_calendar.pdf
Here are details for a handful of the remaining events:
:: Friday, May 18th :: Bike-to-Work Day @ 7 am – 8:30 am at High Street YMCA. Breakfast and drinks are on us for all those bike commuters! Swap stories, show off your gear or ask an experienced commuter about an ideal route to and from work. Bike to work day participants will be entered into a drawing to win a commuter bike donated by Pedal Power. The drawing takes place at Bike Lexington on May 19. Contact: Hope Proctor,
:: Friday, May 18th :: Bike Races / Criteriums @ 6 pm – 10 pm in the Lower Rupp Arena Parking Lot.Whether you’re a racer or a spectator this will be an exciting event. Registration is from 6 pm -7 pm.
Friday night we will have racing for juniors, fixed women, fixed men, geared men, and geared women. There will be a track stand competition. There will be a skid contest for both distance and style. Dust off your one-hander, no hands, 180, drift, or whatever else you come up with. Don't forget, there will be prizes for each event. The races will discourage break-aways so everyone will have a shot. It will be a great chance to see adults having a blast riding their bikes in circles.
Al's Bar(sixth and limestone) will host the afterparty. Helmets required to race. Race flyer is available at http://www.pedalpowerraceteam.com
:: Saturday, May 19th :: Bike Lexington 2007 @ 8 am – 12 pm at the Downtown Courthouse Plaza. Join Mayor Newberry, bike enthusiasts, beginners and kids at Bike Lexington 2007 where hundreds of cyclists will reclaim the streets during this rally and festival to celebrate bicycling. Early morning bike races are from 8 – 10 am. The car-free leisure ride starts at 10:30 am. Kids can sharpen their safety skills from 9 – 10 am at the Fayette County Safe Kids bike rodeo. You bring the bike; we’ll provide the food, drink, live music and more. A limited number of free helmets are available on a first come first served basis. Free bikes and other prizes are awarded after the ride. The event is presented by Humana, Pedal Power Race Team and a host of other fantastic sponsors. Visit www.bikelexington.com for more info.
:: Wednesday, May 16th and 30th:: Dogtown Bike-in Movie @ 8 pm at Dogtown (1026 Manchester Street)
After your dog spends a day exercising, socializing and playing at Dogtown you can return and socialize with fellow bike enthusiasts. Relax and watch a bike-themed movie. Films are free if you bike down.
- compiled by Greg Abernathy and Brad Flowers
:::::::::::: YOU GO OUTDOORS. I GO OUTDOORS. LET’S GO OUTDOORS TOGETHER. ::::::::::::::::::
Head for the mountains for a hike, learn about trees, shrubs and herps (reptiles & amphibians) or plugin the TV IV and learn about an amazing swamp in western Kentucky.
:: Friday, May 18 :: Spring hike. Kentucky Natural Lands Trust Forest Steward Merril Flanary will lead a guided hike at Blanton Forest State Nature Preserve (Harlan County). Hikers will enjoy the Knobby Rock Loop (considered fairly strenuous). The hike will last several hours and will include a stop for lunch. Long pants and hiking boots are recommended. Participants should bring a backpack with lunch and plenty of water. Participants must pre-register by calling 1-877/367-5658 or by e-mail at info@knlt.org. The hike is limited to 20 people.
:: Saturday, May 19 :: Tree and Shrub Identification. Starts at 10am @ the Gladie Cultural-Environmental Learning Center unless otherwise noted. Dates and times are subject to change. Please call ahead (Gladie Center at 606/663-8100) if you are planning to attend an event.
:: Saturday, May 26 :: Herpetology at Floracliff State Nature Preserve (Fayette County), 10 a.m. EDT. Copperhead Consulting
Biologist Price Sewell will lead a walk to find some herps in the ponds and streams of Floracliff. Registration required for this event. Contact Beverly James @ 859/351-7770 or floracliff@aol.com for more information.
:: Saturday, May 26 :: KET's Kentucky Life segment on Murphy's Pond, featuring Marc Evans, Kentucky State Nature Preserve
Commission ecologist, and Ed Zimmerer, Murray State professor of biology, will air on KET1 on May 26, 2007, at 8 p.m. EDT. It will repeat on May 27, at 4:30 pm on KET1. More info @ http://www.ket.org/cgi-bin/tvschedules/episode.pl?nola=KKYLI+001317&cd=1&&layout=popup.
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Thurssday, May 17 – Wednesday, May 30 :::::::::::
:: Saturday, May 19 ::
2nd Annual Peace and Global Citizenship Fair featuring performances by DIALECTICS, WATER, DENISE BROWN, REEL WORLD STRING BAND, and more @ Bluegrass Community & Technical College (BCTC), 470 Cooper Drive - 12noon – 8pm, all ages, FREE
A day-long festival of music, poetry, workshops, etc featuring the live-instrument hip hop from of our friends the DIALECTICS and the what-is-it/it’s-everything Latin/Afro sound of WATER … and a ton of other folks. Much more than just a concert. Check out http://peace2day.org for the full scoop and schedule. Note: The event is FREE, but the post-5pm portion of things is a fundraiser for local non-profit The Howe Charities. This Lexington charity describes itself, in part, as follows: "The Howe Charities, Inc. was created to help bring enlightenment to humanity. Supporting women & children leaving abusive relationships, promoting understanding and acceptance of special needs children and adults, bringing music and art into the world to celebrate joy and love, promoting literature and science to help encourage higher levels of thought and understanding are just a few of our goals." (For more information, go to www.howecharities.org/ ). Suggested donation is $5.
:: Saturday, May 19 ::
"Spring Synaesthesia" featuring music by WATER, KARATE JONES DUO, GHUTS, dance by RHEA SPEIGHTS, HANNAH VARGA, and EMILY BRENNER, visual art by JESSE SAXON, ERIC SCHOENBORN, LAURA SHIL, and more @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St - doors 7pm/show 8pm, all ages, $5 suggested donation
A throwback to the early mult-art “Events” of the Action Arts Collective. “Spring Synaesthesia” is a collaborative art party featuring artists from Tuscaloosa, Alabama (the home of the progressive arts non-profit Synaesthetic Arts) and Lexington, at the Icehouse. Expect multimedia mayhem for all the senses including musical performances by Lexington's Water and the Karate Jones Duo, and Ghuts from Alabama, new modern dance works by Synarts founder Rhea Speights and local choreographers Hannah Varga and Emily Brenner, visual art by a long list of peeps including Jesse Saxon, Eric Shoenborn, and Laura Shil, and a dance party featuring Lexington-via-Detroit dj Rob Theakston.
The winter happening at Mecca in December was impressive. Near seemless transitions from dance to musical performance and back, anchored by Eric Schoenborn’s video projections. A well orchestrated blur of short sets that never got dull. I’m always a fan of Jesse Saxon’s artwork, so I’m looking forward to seeing what he’s got going up. Also anxious to peep the new installation piece by Alabama artist Laura Shil (her darkly funny postcards were among my favorite parts of the last event).
:: Friday, May 19 ::
TIGHT LEATHER w/DIG SHOVEL DIG and CABOLADIES @ Dogtownn, 1026 Manchester - 8pm, all ages, “$2 or $3”
Heavy psych rock and drone … and “probably” pizza and sodas! For those unfamiliar with Dogtown, it’s located at 1026 Manchester St, across from Bluegrass Towing. It’s just a few blocks from the Icehouse. Easily walkable or bike-able if you wanna hop between the two shows.
:: Tuesday, May 22 ::
!!! w/HOLY F*CK @ Southgate House (Newport, KY)
doors 7:30pm/show 8:30pm, ages 18+, $13 advance/$15 at the door
Pummeling dance punk from NYC. Generally, more aggressive and interesting than most of the other bands who fall in the dance punk category, me thinks. Plus I’m a sucker for their silly song titles … for example, “Me And Giuliani Down By The Schoolyard (A True Story)” (from their record Louden Up Now) or “Bend Over Beethoven” (from their new record Myth Takes). http://myspace.com/chkchkchk
:: Wednesday, May 23 ::
Womans 09 vol. 3 featuring CHRIS BUSH, JUSTIN MORGAN, DEWITT SCHNYDER, and CHUCK MORELAND @ ArtsPlace, 161 N. Mill St - 9pm, all ages, $3
A series of experimental music performances (curated by our friend Jason Corder) in the ArtsPlace basement womans dressing room. The series’ third event features solo performances from members of Caboladies (Chris Bush), Rusuden (Justin Morgan … well, I guess Rusuden is also Justin solo), and Tryptamine (Dewitt Schnyder and Chuck Moreland). http://www.offthesky.com/womans
:: Thursday, May 24 ::
TAPES N’ TAPES w/LADYHAWK and HARLEM SHAKES @ Southgate House (Newport, KY) - doors 9pm/show 9:30pm, ages 18+, $10 advance/$12 at the door
Ladyhawk slayed at the Dame a few months back. Minneapolis’ Tapes N’ Tapes were (quite justifiably) the music blog darlings of last summer. Sorry, I’m late for work and sick of fumbling for descriptors. Listen to ‘em at http://myspace.com/ladyhawk, http://myspace.com/tapesntapes, http://myspace.com/harlemshakes.
:: Friday, May 25 ::
WOODY SULLENDER/KEVIN DAVIS duo w/JORDAN MUNSON @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St - doors 8pm/show 8:30pm, all ages, $3 - $5 suggested donation
Woody Sullender/Kevin Davis duo = banjo and cello improv duo from Chicago. Very unique. Perhaps a few of you remember them from their performance with Pauline Oliveros at Mecca a couple years ago. Our friend Jordan Munson is half of the Karate Jones Duo (check ‘em at the Icehouse this Saturday – info above). Immensely talented and creative musician and a genuinely swell guy. Excited to see what he puts together for this show. http://www.deadceo.com/unclewoody/about.html. [Full Disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Also worthwhile in the May 17-30 timeframe ::
Every Sunday THE BLUEGRASS COLLECTIVE @ The Fishtank, corner of Euclid and Woodland – 9pm, no cover
Sat/May 19 G FUNK w/THE RUDIES @ The Dame
Mon/May 21 KINGS OF LEON w/THE FEATURES @ Headliners (Louisville) – ages 18+
Thurs/May 24 Kentucky Domestic Violence Association Benefit featuring CHICO FELLINI and more @ The Dame
Fri/May 25 BRIAN AUGER’S OBLIVION EXPRESS w/SEXUAL DISASTER @ The Dame
Fri/May 25 !!! @ Headliners (Louisville) – ages 18+
Sat/May 26 SUNDAY VALLEY w/SHINE RUNNERS @ The Dame
Sun/May 27 DON CABALLERO w/KNIFE THE SYMPHONY @ Southgate House (Newport, KY) – ages 18+
Tues/May 29 GUNTOWN MOUNTAIN TRAGEDY w/FRANK BANG’S SECRET STASH @ The Dame
Wed/May 30 VOODOO ORGANIST w/MISS KITTYTWISTER & HER HOT DOGS, and PEARLENE @ The Dame
:: Soon Soon ::
Thurs/May 31 ARIZONA BAY: A Tribute to Tool @ The Dame
Sat/June 2 HEALTH & HAPPINESS FAMILY GOSPEL BAND w/BEER & GAS MONEY @ The Icehouse – all ages
Sat/June 2 THE SCOURGE OF THE SEA w/JOANNA JAMES, and NEVA GEOFFREY @ The Dame
Tues/June 5 MONTE MONTGOMERY @ The Dame
Thurs/June 7 DEEK HOI @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Fri/June 8 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame
Sat/June 9 GOOSE CREEK SYMPHONY w/BONEPONY @ The Dame
Mon/June 11 WRACK (featuring members of Vandermark 5, Festival Quartet, and Bridge 61) @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Tues/June 12 THE NATIONAL w/SHAPES AND SIZES and TALKDEMONIC @ Headliners (Louisville) – ages 18+
Wed/June 13 VIETNAM w/GREG ASHLEY @ The Dame
Thurs/June 14 THE NEW MANLEY DEATH SQUAD (aka The Brothers Manley) @ the Highlands Taproom, 1279 Bardstown Rd (Louisville)
Fri/June 15 NINE POUND HAMMER @ The Dame
Fri/June 15 CLUTCH @ Headliners (Louisville)
Mon/June 18 CARRIE RODRIGUEZ TRIO w/TIM EASTON @ The Dame
Thurs/June 21 ROBERT EARL KEEN @ The Dame
Fri/June 23 TIGHT LEATHER @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Thurs/June 28 KEN VANDERMARK/TIM DAISY duo @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sun/July 1 FRED LONBERG HOLM’S VALENTINE TRIO @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Tues/July 3 HIGH WATER MARKS w/LISMORE @ The Dame
Tues/July 10 JESSICA PAVONE & MARY HALVORSON w/JUDITH BERKSON @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Fri/July 20 JE SUIS FRANCE w/NIGHT MOVES (member of Masters of the Hemisphere) @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Fri/July 20 VHS OR BETA @ The Dame
Sat/July 21 CHRIS KNIGHT @ The Dame
Fri&Sat/July 27&28 The Forecastle Festival featuring DE LA SOUL, GIRL TALK, ALOHA, HIGH WATER MARKS, PARTICLE, CHEER ACCIDENT, and tons more @ The Belvedere (Louisville) – all ages, http:// http://www.forecastlefest.com/
Fri/Aug 3 DON CABALLERO w/WAX FANG @ The Dame
Sat/Aug 4 IDEAL FREE DISTRIBUTION w/BUNNYGRUNT and RYAN ANDERSON @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Sat/Aug 4 RASPUTINA w/MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND (solo) @ The Dame
Sat/Sept 8 ROBBIE FULKS @ The Dame
:: Pertinent Resources ::
__Lexington__
THE DAME, 156 W.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
THE ICEHOUSE, 412 Cross St (off W.Maxwell), Lexington
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
CHARLES MANSION (a venue no longer, but the website’s a good spot to find out about shows) – http://www.charlesmansion.org
FROWNY BEAR, 208 Forest Park
THIRD STREET STUFF COFFEE, corner of Limestone and 3rd Street – ph. 859/255-5301
THE FISHTANK, corner of Woodland and Euclid Ave - http://www.thefishtankbar.com
NATASHA'S CAFE, 112 Esplanade - http://www.beetnik.com/
DOWNTOWN ARTS CENTER, 141 E. Main St, Lexington – http://www.lexarts.org
ARTSPLACE, 161 N.Mill St, Lexington
SINGLETARY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, corner of Euclid and Rose Sts – http://www.uky.edu/SCFA/
COUNTER FICTION (metal/punk/hardcore all ages show listings) – http://www.counterfiction.com
CRICKET PRESS (amazing local poster art) - http://www.cricket-press.com
WRFL 88.1FM (UK's student-run radio station) - http://wrfl881.org
YOU AIN’T NO PICASSO (great locally-produced music blog) – http://www.youaintnopicasoo.com
__Louisville__
LAVA (Louisville Assembly of Vanguard Artists) HOUSE - 927 Shelby Parkway, Louisville - http://www.lavahouse.org
HEADLINERS MUSIC HALL, Louisville - 1386 Lexington Road, ph. 502/584-8088 - www.headlinerslouisville.com
UNCLE PLEASANTS, 2126 S. Preston, Louisville - p.502/634-4147
THE POUR HAUS, 1481 S. Shelby Street (corner of Shelby and Burnett), Louisville
THE RUDYARD KIPLING, 422 West Oak Street, Louisville - http://www.therudyardkipling.com/pages/206999/index.htm
OLD LOUISVILLE COFFEHOUSE, 1489 S. Fourth St, Louisville - ph. 502/635-6660
PRODUCTION SIMPLE (produce many of the events at Headliners and Uncle Pleasants) – http://www.productionsimple.com
__Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky__
THE SOUTHGATE HOUSE, Newport, KY - http://www.southgatehouse.com
ALCHEMIZE, 3929 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH – http://www.alchemizebar.com
THE COMET, 4579 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.cometbar.com
BOGART'S, 2621 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.bogarts.com
NORTHSIDE TAVERN, 4163 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH – http://www.northside-tavern.com
Know of an upcoming event that others should get hip to? Let us know - email informationactivists@yahoo.com. All Picks by Ross Compton unless otherwise noted.
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