Today's Woman 2015 Girl Time

elcome to a list of 65 ways to spend time with your friends — or even by yourself. (We have to be our own best friends sometimes.) Want to be arty? Go to the Artistic Endeavor section. Shopping is always fun — we even tell you where you can park in our Shopping Adventures. Just want a new experience? — check out the An Experience section. Get some green time in our Outdoor Excursions or get things done in Be Practical Together. Or if you need some extended time — retreat with the Overnight section, or just get away from it all with a spa visit in Get Pampered Together.

Enjoy!

COMPILED BY ANNA PATTERSON AND AVERY WALTS • CLOTHING STYLED

BY ALISSA HICKS • PHOTOS BY MELISSA DONALD

PHOTO: THIRSTY PEDALER

WHAT TO WEAR

AN EXPERIENCE

> WORK TOGETHER WITH FRIENDS solving clues and puzzles during an experience at Breakout Louisville (East End, 502.822.4596, breakoutlouisville.com). Step into a live movie/video game for an hour to unlock clues, codes, safes, and locks in an escape room. Choose between The Kidnapping or The Museum Heist game and get the thrill of adventure-genre movies and games without real-life consequences like kidnapping. Groups are gathered into teams of seven or less and friendships are tested. > VOLUNTEER TO HELP THE POOR at St.Vincent de Paul (Downtown,

502.583.8158, svdplou.org). Offer up a set of hands to serve a free lunch and dinner at the Open Hand Kitchen open every day of the year on S. Jackson St. Gather up a few girlfriends and turn a Saturday of shopping into a day of giving back.

> TUNE UP YOUR GREEN THUMB VOLUNTEERING for the Food Literacy

Project (Hikes Point, 502.491.0072, foodliteracyproject.org). Fill out an application to work in the garden every second Saturday of the month through November. You and your gals will help prepare beds, plant, mulch, weed, and the whole shabang.

Top, Gap $13, 4160 Summit Plaza Drive, 502.412.0235; Jeans, Modern Elegance $98, 3921 Chenoweth Square, 502.883.4721; Necklace, Modern Elegance, $64; Glasses. Modern Elegance, $62

Join Jeffrey Howard and Annie Locke at the first Sweat and Sip on July 22 at 6:30pm hosted by Today’s Woman and Baptist Health/Milestone Wellness Center.

The event will be held at Over the 9, 120 S. 10th St. (home of Old 502 Winery) and starts with one hour of exercise followed by wine and snacks.

Cost: $20 ($25 at door if available) Limited space. Register at TodaysWomanNow.com

by July 15.

> GATHER YOUR FAVORITE GALS TO ATTEND one of Cook with Mary’s

(502.429.5070, cookwithmary.com) cooking classes and demonstrations. If you have something specific in mind, suggest it to her for your class. Customers also can hire Mary to raid their kitchens and evaluate current food and cooking habits.

> TAKE A LOOK INSIDE HOMES around Louisville you might pass daily on a

Louisville Historic Homes Tour (Information center located in Central Park, 502.635.5244, Louisvillehistorictours.com). Daily walking tours start at 11am, 1pm, and 7:30pm or set up a private tour for smaller groups. Peruse the Old Louisville neighborhood and step back in time through Victorian Gothic and Italianate homes to learn about a significant piece of Louisville history.

> SPEND AN EVENING FEASTING ON CHOCOLATE AND WINE aboard the City

Taste Tour bus (Downtown, 502.457.8686, citytastetours.com). Treat yourself to samples of local chocolate wonders from Cellar Door Chocolates followed by a stop at the Old 502 Winery downtown.

Cleanse your palette with a mix of the two themed treats with Old 502’s Chocolate Decadence dessert wine. Top off the night at Ghyslain on Market Street to indulge in artisan-crafted chocolate desserts.

Customers are invited to bring their own music playlists, alcohol, and sweet tooth, of course.

> GET A TWO-HOUR, ALL-ACCESS $15 JUMPING PASS to Sky Zone

(Jeffersontown, 502.909.3500, skyzone.com ) in Jeffersontown available every Friday night. Sometimes, girl time involves taking the kids along,

> GRAB YOUR ADRENALINE-SEEKING FRIENDS and test out the world’s only fully underground zip line course at Louisville Mega Cavern (South End, 502.855.6342, Louisvillemegacavern.com ). wA cavern under the city? It might sound crazy, but the zip courses include a dual racing zip and two challenge bridges testing your skill, balance, and possibly your friendship. > DRESS UP AND HIT ONE OF THE SUMMER GALAS to party for a good cause. Consider attending the 4th Annual PINK PROM on October 2, at The Gillespie (Thepinkprom.com) to raise money to fight breast cancer; or Tuxes and Tails on August 15 at the Galt House (kyhumane.org, 502.636.3491) for the Kentucky Humane Society. > PURCHASE A SEASON TICKET PACKAGE WITH

> GRAB 15 OF YOUR BEST FRIENDS AND HOP on The Thirsty Pedaler

(Downtown, 502.354.8822, thethirstypedaler.com), a mobile drinking station around Louisville. Choose two or three of your group’s favorite bars to hit up and pedal while cocktails are flowing the rest of the twohour tour. Create a custom music playlist to play on the bicycle to make the journey more memorable customized.

and that means doing something everyone will enjoy. Book a spot online and challenge your friends and children to a game of ultimate dodgeball or jump from trampoline to trampoline in the open jump room.

Break up the usual exercise routine by getting that extra mile walk or run in on the Big Four Bridge (louisvillewaterfront.com)

that is open 24 hours a day, connecting Louisville to Jeffersonville providing skyline views of downtown and illuminating the river and Waterfront Park at night with its colorful light display. Sunbathe on the Great Lawn before to catch summer rays.

A FRIEND for Actors Theatre of Louisville (Downtown, 502.584.1205, actorstheatre.org).

Available in three package options, theatre tickets guarantee an event for you and a friend to meet every few months. Maybe grab a drink at the Jeff Ruby’s bar beforehand.

OUTDOOR EXCURSION > EXPLORE EIGHT ACRES OF GREENERY AND

SCULPTURE at the Hidden Hill Nursery and Sculpture Garden. Described as “unusual,” Hidden Hill is a mini-arboretum in Utica, Indiana (812.282.0524, hiddenhillnursery.com), eight miles from downtown Louisville. Hidden Hill mixes plants with artwork to create a multifaceted garden experience. > TAKE AN EDIBLE LANDSCAPE CLASS where you will learn how to incorporate edible plants into a garden and how to use them in the kitchen at Crestwood’s Yew Dell Botanical Gardens (502.241.4788, yewdellgardens.org).

> FIND A HIKING BUDDY AND TACKLE ONE OF THE

TRAILS, ranging from advanced to casual hiker’s

level at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest (Clermont, Kentucky 502.955.8512, bernheim.org) just a 20-minute drive south from Louisville.

PHOTO: DECCA RESTAURANT PATIO

Make a plan to try out the best alfresco dining in town. Start with Decca restaurant (Deccarestaurant.com, 502.749.8128) or Garage Bar (garageonmarket.com, 502.749.7100)

TASTE SENSATIONS

> GET BEHIND-THE-SCENES ACCESS to some of the best food dishes in Louisville at a live Secrets of Louisville Chefs (502.583.1433, mintjuleptours.com/culinary-tours) taping. Check out the next show on July 11 hosted in the Kitchen Studio at Bourbon Barrel Foods and learn a new dish or cocktail recipe to make just like the local pros.

Tickets include a glass of champagne, meet-and-greet with chefs and the hosts, Tim Laird and Kevin Harned, followed by a tour of the facility.

To top it all off, audience members get to sample all the chefs’ food.

Indulge in wine tasting and a reserved table of appetizers and souvenir glasses for a girl’s day out wine tour at Huber’s Orchard, Winery & Vineyards (Starlight, Indiana, 812.923.9813, huberwinery. com). Breathe in the vineyard air on the patio and listen to live music on the weekends.

> ENJOY A CRISP, REFRESHING GLASS of sauvignon blanc or chardonnay made locally at Turtle Run Winery (Corydon, Indiana, 812.952.2650, turtlerunwinery.com) Girlfriends can get a lay of the land by owner and winemaker Jim Pfeiffer and end the tour with a complimentary summer wine tasting. > ATTEND A THEMED SPECIAL EVENT HIGH TEA in one of three rooms at Sisters Tea Parlor & Boutique (Buckner, Kentucky, 502.222.6420, sistersteaparlor.com) Get lost in the “Paris Pink Dining Room” or “Gigi’s Drawing Room” with an expansive list of teas matching the whimsical nature of the tea setting, like “Paris in a Teacup” or “Fairy Dust.” > GO OUT TO EAT WITH A PLAN — make a schedule of local restaurants to visit this month with friends using louisvilleoriginals.com. Become a Louisville Original Rewards Card member and receive points each time you dine at a Louisville Original restaurant.

COOL DOWN AND IMAGINE AN ISLAND BREEZE with a coconut iced latte from > Sunergos Coffee. The original location on Preston Street (Downtown, 502.634.1243, sunergoscoffee.com) is offering coffee classes. > GRAB A TABLE IN THE OUTDOOR COURTYARD and munch on a breakfast pizza at the Anchorage Cafe (Anchorage, 502.708.1880, theanchoragecafe.com) Quench your thirst on a fresh-squeezed lemonade or a nutrient-packed green smoothie after a hike on the nearby Anchorage Trails. > PLAN A DINNER FILLED WITH FRESH ITALIAN DELICIOUSNESS COOKED BY A

PRO at your house by Chef Gina Stipo, My Italian Table (321.412.2011,

eccolacucina.com).

> KICK THE WEEKEND OFF EARLY AT OPEN BOTTLE NIGHT every Thursday at Westport Whiskey & Wine (East End, 502.708.1313, westportwhiskeyandwine.com). Enjoy whiskey and wine tastings from 6-8 pm.

WHAT TO WEAR Top, Old Navy $23, 4300 Town Center Drive, 502.425.1927; Pants, Modern Elegance $50, 3921 Chenoweth Square, 502.883.4721; Bag, Old Navy $25; Glasses, Sunglass Hut $200, 4290 Summit Plaza Summit Plaza Drive, 502.423.1589; Earrings, Modern Elegance $28

OUTDOOR EXCURSION > MEET UP WITH A FRIEND DURING LUNCH HOUR

at scenic Cherokee Park (entrance off Lexington Road, louisvilleky.gov). Break up the monotony of the day by taking a quick walk around the Scenic Loop.

> GRAB AN OAR AND FLOAT DOWN Floyds Fork

(502.584.0350, theparklands.org). It’s the only water trail in Louisville to canoe and kayak with various access points to shorten or lengthen paddling time. Unfortunately, the park no longer provides paddlesport rentals, but supplies can be rented at River City Canoe and Kayak.

> MEET YOUR PALS AND LISTEN TO LIVE MUSIC

at Waterfront (the next one is July 29) on the Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park (louisvillewaterfront.com). 91.9 WFPK hosts Waterfront Wednesday, a free concert series under the Big Four Bridge the last Wednesday of the month until September. The event opens at 5pm with music starting at 6pm.

BE PRACTICAL TOGETHER > PURCHASE A Pure Barre class (East End, 502.749.2222,

purebarre.com) at Westport Village. This new exercise craze centers around a ballet bar, but no dance experience is required. Challenge your body for 55 minutes and encourage a friend to tag along to make the first class a little less intimidating. Instructors suggest customers bring water and a positive attitude, while all other equipment is provided.

GET AN EARLY SATURDAY MORNING START at the Douglass > Loop Farmers Market (Highlands, 502.384.8953, douglassloopfarmersmarket.com). Open every Saturday from 102pm in the Douglass Boulevard Christian Church parking lot, this market is packed with goods from several local farms, producers, and bakeries. Spend an hour or two with a friend after purchasing fresh food for the week and visit over a block of handmade cheese sold from Boone Creek Creamery. > SPRUCE UP YOUR CLOSET OR HOME AT CONSIGNMENT STORES across the city.

Make your way up and down Frankfort Ave. in search of a unique outfit at Margaret’s Consignment & Collectibles or Sister Act Consignment or a vintage lamp at Candyjacks or Refine Design. After a day of shopping, spend those extra dollars you saved munching on a warm baguette down the street at Blue Dog Bakery.

NEED A NEW FRIEND? ATTEND A Cliffdivers evening (502.649.4094, wearecliffdivers.com) to learn with like-minded women. This organization’s mission statement is providing a forum for great conversation and provocative ideas that push members towards overcoming fear, thinking big, and pursuing a passionately conscious life.

> SCHEDULE A DAY FOR YOU AND YOUR GIRLFRIENDS

WHAT TO WEAR Tee, Pure Barre $40, 4284 Summit Plaza Drive, 502.425.8300; Pants, Pure Barre $90; Glasses, Modern Elegance $62, 3921 Chenoweth Square, 502.883.4721

TO BREATHE AWAY YOUR STRESS at Massage Envy

(St. Matthews, Springhurst, massageenvy.com).

Relax and detox with their Lavender Garden aromatherapy, which reduces inflammation, calms your mind, and promotes better sleep.

Or if you are feeling overly anxious, their Anxiety Release aromatherapy will take your mind to a better place with the fragrances of sage, orange, and hints of lavender. Once you have relaxed your cares away, whatever essential oil is left is yours to take home.

> THE PURE BLISS SPA PACKAGE at Serenity, The Spa

in Anchorage (502.245.6484, louisvilledayspa. com) is five straight hours of pampering, which includes an anti-aging facial, a 55-minute massage, body wrap or scrub, and lunch and champagne at the Anchorage Cafe.

> A VISIT TO THE ICONIC GALT HOUSE HOTEL is a must

PAMPERED TOGETHER > A RELAXING DAY can be found at A Breath of Serenity (St. Matthews.

502.614.8444, abreathofserenity.com) which offers a wide variety of massages for all lifestyles, including Swedish, sport, deep tissue, pregnancy, myofascial, and hot stone. Their goal is to reduce stress, boost immunity, minimize headaches, and more through massage therapy, so you and your girlfriends can enjoy whatever life throws at you. > CC

MediSpa (Jeffersonville, Indiana, 812.590.3800, cc-medispa. com) can help you detox with their bamboo massage. Have your stress rolled away with warmed organic bamboo rolled all over your body. You may feel like sushi, but the seaweed wrap is perfect for detoxing and relaxing your worries away. Activate your body’s natural healing process through Reiki — healing that restores your emotional and physical well-being.

the Chopping Block Day Spa & Salon (St. Matthews, 502.896.8498, thechoppingblock.biz). Their Ultimate Spa Package includes a skin glow body buff, gourmet lunch from a local vendor such as the Cheddar Box, and a glass of champagne. After lunch enjoy a hot stone treatment, deep pore cleansing facial, and hot oil manicure with a trendy color like “Creekside” — a baby blue polish by CND Vinylux. Following the paint job is a paraffin wax treatment, a shampoo and style, and makeup application with Glo Minerals.

> GET PAMPERED WITH THE GIRLS at

If you and your girlfriends are torn between a night in or a trip to the spa, Joseph’s Salon & Spa (St. Matthews, 502.897. 5369, josephssalon.com) will bring the spa to you! Plan an at-home spa party for you and your friends, complete with seated massages, aromatherapy, aroma minimassages, and more. All you have to do relax, sip some wine, and enjoy a quality evening with your gal pals.

WHAT TO WEAR

Dress, Modern Elegance $118, 3921 Chenoweth Square, 502.883.4721; Hat, Modern Elegance $26; Necklace, H&M $6, 7900 Shelbyville Road, 855.466.7467; Shoes, Old Navy $25, 4300 Town Center Drive, 502.425.1927

for both Louisvillians and tourists alike. So combine it with a visit to its Xhale Salon-Spa (Downtown, 502.587.7644, xhalesalon.com) This salon offers a true Louisville spa day for you and your girlfriends with their brown sugar bourbon pedicure and the aroma of gingersnap pecans.

WHAT TO WEAR

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Dress, Gap $18, 4160 Summit Plaza Drive, 502.412.0235; Shoes, Nordstrom Rack $50, 4600 Shelbyville Rd, 502.899.4940; Clutch, H&M $35, 7900 Shelbyville Road, 855.466.7467

AN OVERNIGHT > VISIT THE FOUR ROSES OR MAKER’S MARK DISTILLERY SITES for a tour to taste

the spirit of Kentucky. It wouldn’t be a trip to Bardstown without tasting drinks from the bourbon capital of the world. Before you go, book a room at The Bourbon Manor, a themed B&B, to rest your bourbon trail worn feet. Check the Bardstown-Nelson County Tourist Commission (502.348.4877, visitbardstown.com) for a full itinerary.

of Southern Indiana lies a gambler’s paradise. French Lick Resort (888.936.9360, frenchlick.com), located in French Lick, Indiana, houses a casino fit for any level of gambling. Paired with spa treatments, in-house live entertainment, and shopping, it’s the perfect all-in-one getaway girls trip. Treat yourself to the “Girlfriends Getaway” spa bundle which includes a classic facial, manicure, and pedicure.

> TUCKED AWAY IN THE HILLS

at Harvest Moon Bed and Breakfast (Ferdinand, Indiana, 812.367.1881, harvestmoonbedandbreakfast.com). Rise the next morning to a free family style breakfast and spend the day at a local attraction, including French Lick Resort and Casino or Monkey Hollow winery in St.Meinrad.

> FEAST ON A GIRLS’ NIGHT SPECIAL DINNER MENU

> SHOP, SPA, AND SLUMBER at The Inn at Irwin Gardens (Columbus,Indiana,

812.376.3663, irwingardens.com). Drive an hour north on I-65 and find your way to Columbus, Indiana — an architectural haven. For a one night stay, you and your friend can receive two tickets to either the City Architectural Tour or Miller House Architectural Tour. A two night stay gets you two tickets to both events. Unwind at their onsite spa, One Body One Soul Wellbeing Studio, where you and your friends also can treat yourselves to a calming foot soak and upper body massage. > SOLVE A MURDER IN SPRINGFIELD, KENTUCKY at Maple Hill Manor Bed &

Breakfast (Springfield,Kentucky, 800.886.7546, maplehillmanor.com).

Once a plantation home, Maple Hill houses a wealth of history making it a haunting setting for a murder mystery party. Grab 8-20 of your girlfriends and test your clue-finding skills at a ladies themed murder mystery, like Bachelorettes and Bullets or Death by Chocolate. The night includes game, dinner, and accommodations for $40 per person based on 14 people in a party. The more the merrier.

Louisville and The Galt House (Downtown, 502.589.5200, galthouse.com) are synonymous.

Women and shopping are also synonymous.

Book a Galt House shopping package and enjoy a shuttle service to and from the Outlet Shoppes of the Bluegrass in Simpsonville. Not only will women receive overnight accommodations the hotel is known for, but they will also receive a coupon book for the Outlet worth over $250 and a $25 gift certificate to use at any store at the Outlet.

Spend a little, save a little, treat yourself.

A SHOPPING ADVENTURE

> HOST A PRIVATE, AFTER-HOURS SHOPPING PARTY for you and your girlfriends at a local boutique. The Ladybug Gifts (9207 U.S. 42, Prospect, 502.384.4438, ladybugprospect.com) will host parties from 6:30-8:30pm for you and your friends, serving appetizers and wine while you browse the store and enjoy 20 percent off your purchases. Locations such as Crush Boutique, BLU Boutique, Rodes for Her, and Rodeo Drive also offer similar “night-out” shopping experiences.

For full details, contact the stores or visit their websites. > BARDSTOWN ROAD (THOFL.COM) AND THE

STREETS OF THE HIGHLANDS ARE LINED WITH BOTH NEW AND VINTAGE CLOTHING STORES.

Pink Door Boutique, Dot Fox, Acorn, General Eccentric, Urban Attic, Queen of Rags, Blush Boutique, Pitaya, Hey Tiger, Clay and Cotton, Caden Boutique — the list goes on! Not to mention restaurants as far as the eye can see, like Ramsi’s Cafe on the World, Highland Morning, Cafe Lou Lou, Dragon King’s Daughter, and El Taco Luchador. Parking on this road can be a bit of a challenge, and sometimes you have to take what you can find. If you’re up for walking, park on Baxter Avenue outside of Quill’s Coffee (930 Baxter Ave., 502.742-6129, quillscoffee. com), grab an iced latte and begin your shopping spree!

Fit in a quick visit to have a fruit and veggies facial at Zishi (Jeffersontown, 502.290.1532, zishius.com) before you meet your friends so you will look extra great and it will be a secret you will carry with your rejuvenated face all day or weekend long.

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> WITHIN ONE BUILDING Butchertown Market (1201 Story

Ave., 502.584.2841, thebutchertownmarket.com) holds four retail stores that meet all the requirements of a perfect girls’ outing. You’ll start at Work the Metal and browse through a collection of furniture, clothing, and accessories. Next door is Moss Hill Bath & Body to pick up some locally-made pampering products. Bourbon Barrel Foods houses gourmet foods that reflect Kentucky’s signature drink. Let your nose guide you to Cellar Door Chocolates for handcrafted, artisan chocolates. > MAIN STREET IN JEFFERSONVILLE IS AN UP-AND-COMING HOT SPOT FOR LOCAL EATERIES AND SHOPPING. Visit

Choices and J Designs and pick out jewelry to match the perfect outfit you found at Annie’s Corner Consignment. Then grab a bite at Adrienne & Co.’s Bakery Cafe (129 W Court Avenue, Jeffersonville, 812.282-2665, cakestoday.com) for a gourmet sandwich and some of the finest bakery treats Indiana has to offer. > START YOUR GIRLS’ DAY OUT IN DOWNTOWN NEW

ALBANY WITH A MANGO MIMOSA paired with a stack of

WHAT TO WEAR Dress, Nordstrom Rack $50, 4600 Shelbyville Rd, 502.899.4940; Shoes, Modern Elegance $89; 3921 Chenoweth Square, 502.883.4721

Head to “that building with the red penguins,” to discover that 21C Museum Hotels (Downtown, 502.217.6300, 21cmuseumhotels.com)

has more to offer beyond the fluffy arctic birds. Sip on the “Late for Work” cocktail at the Proof Bar to celebrate the weekend while perusing the art spectacles in the museum.

lemon souffle pancakes from Toast on Market (141 E. Market St., New Albany). If you’re looking for a dress for all those summer weddings coming up, check out Dress and Dwell. For those with a more eclectic taste in fashion, Colokial has racks upon racks of unique clothing and accessories. Also be sure to hit Regalo, Opal Gypsys, and Mariposa Consignments during your New Albany spree. When you’ve finished shopping, stop by the Comfy Cow (109 E Market St, New Albany, 812.924.7197, thecomfycow.com) for a scoop of local ice cream.

BE ARTISTIC Check out art at these other art galleries: • Edenside Gallery • Zephyr Gallery • Swanson Reed Contemporary • FAF Gallery

> PLAN A SHOPPING DAY WITH YOUR GIRLFRIENDS FOR THE FIRST

FRIDAY OF THE MONTH as pop-up shops fill up the 1007 block

of E. Jefferson Street. Whether you’re looking for vintage clothing, handmade jewelry, refurbished furniture, a tasty treat or a bargain deal, Flea Off Market has it all! > TAKE A TOUR OF LOUISVILLE NEIGHBORHOODS SAN FRANCISCO

STYLE on the Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop (fatfridayhop.

org) the final Friday of each month. Explore dining, shopping, and entertainment in the Clifton, Crescent Hill, and Butchertown neighborhoods from 6:30-10pm. And if you can’t make the final Friday, the Downtown Trolley Hop (firstfridayhop.com) rides on the first Friday of each month from 5-11pm.

Or try the casual atmosphere where you can paint and sip spirits:

* PINOT’S PALETTE (St. Matthews,

502.409.4572, pinotspalette.com)

> PARK OUTSIDE OF Please & Thank You (800 E. Market St.,

502.262.9006, pleaseandthankyoulouisville.com) and grab a delicious cup of coffee, as well as Louisville’s favorite chocolate chip cookie as you begin your Nulu shopping adventure. Take a stroll down Market Street and see what local Louisvillians have to offer. Check out Why Louisville? for eccentric Louisville knickknacks (and try not to be freaked out by the wax figure of Colonel Sanders) and Gifthorse for local gifts to send to far-away family and friends. If you’re doing some redecorating, stores like Rellek, Revolver, and Scout offer a wide variety of furniture, both new and refurbished. If you’re up for some antiquing, Joe Ley Antiques is four stories of treasures waiting to be found. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, Nulu is home to a slew of local eateries, such as the Garage Bar, Ghyslain on Market, the Mayan Cafe, and Harvest Restaurant.

Or instead of looking at art, create it! Grab your creative friends or even ones who aren’t and attend an artistic class. Try one at The Preston Arts Center (The Highlands, 502.454.9954, prestonartscenter.com ) such as Anatomy for the Artist, Drawing Studio, Intro to Acrylics, or Susan T. Olliver Studio (Anchorage, 502.639.4957, susantolliverstudio.com)

* UPTOWN ART (New Albany,

502.595.8873, uptownart.com)

* WINE AND CANVAS OF LOUISVILLE (East End, 502.994.7130, wineandcanvas.com)

* WHET YOUR PALETTE (East End,

502.438.8865, whetyourpalette.com)

WHAT TO WEAR Top, Nordstrom Rack $82, 4600 Shelbyville Rd, 502.899.4940; Shorts, Old Navy $25, 4300 Town Center Drive, 502.425.1927; Glasses, Modern Elegance $62, 3921 Chenoweth Square, 502.883.4721; Shoes, Modern Elegance $89