WOODFORD RESERVE BOURBON DINNER Varanese Restaurant, located at 2106 Frankfort Ave., will host the Woodford Reserve Bourbon Dinner on Thursday, January 28 with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The cost of the four-course dinner is $60 per person. The evening will feature guest speaker Chris Morris, Woodford Reserve’s master distiller. The mastermind behind Woodford Reserve Double Oaked, Rye and Master’s Collection, Chris knows that the keys to making good whiskey are time and patience, but having a sense of good craftsmanship is also a talent that goes a long way. Reservations are required. MORE INFO 502.899.9904 or letsdine@varanese. com GUSTER AT MERCURY BALLROOM Since forming at Tufts University in 1992, Guster has become one of the leading indie/alternative bands, releasing seven critically acclaimed albums in 20 years, starting with “Parachute” in 1995. “Evermotion” (to be released on their own Ocho Mule label through Nettwerk Records) is the follow up to 2010’s “Easy Wonderful,” which earned the band its highestever chart debut on the Billboard 200 at No. 22, while reaching No. 2 on both the SoundScan Alternative and iTunes charts. On their latest release, “Evermotion,” Guster’s acoustic roots are buried deep beneath the surface, almost impossible to detect, even though every song has, at its heart, an indelible melody and more than its share of tight, lethal hooks that catch and hold. “Evermotion”’s first single, the infectious “Simple Machine,” has been hailed by TIME magazine for its “frantic beats and crawling synthesizers.” Guster will be at Mercury Ballroom with Rhett Miller on January 28 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $20. MORE INFO mercuryballroom.com
F R I DAY, JA N UA R Y 2 9 GREEN DAY’S “AMERICAN IDIOT” PRESENTED BY ACTING AGAINST CANCER Set against the backdrop of post 9 /11 America,
three best friends are forced to confront the realities of adulthood and the disillusion of escapism. Johnny, the “Jesus of Suburbia,” leaves his hometown to explore the big city but falls victim to drugs and anger. Tunny also leaves home but doesn’t find the fulfillment he seeks and chooses to join the Army. Meanwhile, Will stays behind to be with his pregnant girlfriend but instead becomes more and more sedentary and apathetic about the world around him. Told through the rock songs of Green Day and the narratives of these three young men, this musical challenges the audience with the truths of society and the struggles that ultimately stem from within. Proceeds from the show will benefit the art therapy program of The Addison Jo Blair Cancer Care Center at Kosair Children’s Hospital. The show runs through February 7 in The Henry Clay Theatre, and tickets are $19 in advance or $22 at the door. MORE INFO actingagainstcancer.com
S AT U R DAY, JA N UA R Y 3 0 “THOMAS MERTON: A FAMILIAR STRANGER” AT THE FRAZIER HISTORY MUSEUM Opening on the eve of what would have been Thomas Merton’s 101st birthday, this exhibit is an exploration into the influence and legacy of one of America’s most widely read spiritual writers. Drawn from the collection of the Thomas Merton Center at Bellarmine University, the exhibit explores Merton’s writings on racism, peace and compassion – topics that were at the forefront of the public consciousness in Merton’s time and remain vitally important today. This exhibit seeks to challenge visitors to think in new ways about their place in the world and their connections with others, and to help foster compassion for our fellow people. The exhibit will be open through May 29. MORE INFO fraziermuseum.org or 502.753.5663
S U N DAY, JA N UA R Y 3 1 AN EVENING WITH MACKLEMORE & RYAN LEWIS Famed rap duo Macklemore and Ryan Lewis have churned out chart toppers with hits “Thrift Shop,” “Can’t Hold Us” and the latest sensation, “Downtown.” They will be in town to spend an evening with fans at the Louisville Palace on January 31. Tickets are $49.50-$70.00 in advance. Showtime is 8 p.m., and doors open at 7 p.m. All ages are welcome. Service charges not included on ticket prices. Tickets subject to price increases day of show. Tickets may be purchased at louisvillepalace.com or at The Louisville Palace Box Office, 625 S. Fourth St. Box office hours are Monday through Friday, noon
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M O N DAY, F E B R UA R Y 1 CHOCOLATE DREAMS: AN EVENING OF DECADENT BLISS Now in its 11th year as the largest annual fundraiser benefiting GuardiaCare Services, Chocolate Dreams: An Evening of Decadent Bliss is eagerly anticipated by many. The 2016 event takes place on Monday, February 1 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at The Pointe (1205 E. Washington St.). Twenty-five culinary professionals will enter their chocolate creations for the juried competition and offer samples of those delights to attendees. Voting during the event will determine the annual People’s Choice Award winner. The event also features hors d’oeuvres, a bourbon tasting by the Kentucky Distiller’s Association and live and silent auctions. All proceeds from Chocolate Dreams benefit GuardiaCare Services, a local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to guide individuals and families through the challenges of aging and disability. MORE INFO 502.585.9949 or chocolatedreams@ guardiacare.org
F R I DAY, F E B R UA R Y 5 LOVE & SUCH BRIDAL SHOW Love & Such Bridal Show is the alternative to traditional wedding expos. This unique bridal event gives couples the opportunity to see the latest design trends in an authentic wedding atmosphere within one of Louisville’s premier event venues, the Ice House. Each engaged couple will have a chance to win a Tray Passed Hors D’oeuvres Package from Crushed Ice Events or a $500 gift card toward rentals from Events LLC. Love & Such Bridal Show will take place on Friday, February 5 at the Ice House (226 E. Washington St.) from 6 to 9 p.m. All guests are free with registration. MORE INFO loveandsuchbridalshow.com
S AT U R DAY, F E B R UA R Y 6 LOBSTER FEAST 2016 Enjoy the silent and live auctions, signature Tequila Herradura cocktails, all-you-can-eat Lobster buffet and dancing till dawn, all in support of Actors Theatre of Louisville. Dress casual or costumed based on your favorite fairy tale. Limited tickets are available, so order early! For general admission: $300 per individual $3,000 for table of 10 For VIP: $500 per individual $5,000 for table of 10. The event will be held at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. MORE INFO lobsterfeast.org W W W . V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M • J A N U A R Y 2 1 , 2 0 1 6
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hors d’oeuvres, music, cocktails and recent artwork from local illustrator, Andy Perez at a 5 p.m. reception at 3803 Brownsboro Road. “My work is often influenced by my geographical surroundings,” Perez explains. “As I now live in Louisville, many symbols of the Kentuckiana area have shown up in my recent work. I typically start with basic, highly recognizable subject matter.” Andy Perez is an award-winning illustrator, fine artist and graphic designer. In addition to creating art, Andy works at the Speed Art Museum as the graphic design and communications manager. MORE INFO 502.899.2129