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Happy Monday, Lexington!
Ross is in Germany this week, spending time with family, but that doesn't mean Lexington remains silent. You are reading the first all-girl-powered issue of The Lexington Project. Hope you've had a chance to catch your breath from last week's fun - think of this week as a salute to spring in Lexington. Everything's a little greener, a little warmer, and a little brighter. Make the most of it with the many Earth-friendly activities sponsored by our friends behind Earth Days in the Bluegrass, then cap it off this weekend with two fun FREE music events. Check out Saraya Brewer's Blueline Bluepicks featured in this issue, and get out there and enjoy your beautiful city in its prime!
Love,
Eli Riveire
http://www.thelexingtonproject.org
::::::::::::::::::::::: Announcements :::::::::::::::::::::::::::
** EARTH DAYS IN THE BLUEGARSS 2009**
Sponsored by UK Residence Life Sustainability and UK Greenthumb, EDBG is a month-long celebration of “sustainability, responsible global citizenship, and the power of local action.” Every new day brings events working towards the promotion of our community. Here are some of the highlights for this week:
* Wed/April 15 – Tour of Matthew’s Garden with Dr. Jim Krupa – 12pm, corner of Washington and Limestone on UK Campus
Explore one of the prettiest and most hidden places on the UK Campus – a tiny oasis amidst the bustle of academia. Jim Krupa, biologist and popular UK professor presents information about local plants and the vibrant spring wildflowers. FREE!
* Wed/April 15 – Bike Maintenance Clinic – 5-7pm in the North Campus Courtyard
Learn about your bike and how to fix it! Keep your bike healthy and it will love you for a long time. FREE, and also includes FREE FLAT TIRE REPAIR!
* Fri/April 17 – Wall-E Screening – 10pm at Worsham Theater, in the UK Student Center
Robot love. You know what to do.
* Sat/April 18 – Spring Bird Walk – 8am at the Arboretum
Start your morning with a lovely walk and an ornithological adventure. Don’t forget your binoculars! Pre-registration required (859-257-9339), $1.
* Sat/April 18 – Middle Earth Celebration at Good Foods Co-op
An entire day of earth-related activities at the co-op, including a workshop on worm-composting, making masks of trash to teach children about littering, and electronic recycling. All of this, plus a hot bar menu inspired by Middle Earth. Awesome!!
* Sun/April 19 – Bike the Bluegrass – 1-4pm, starting at the Wildcat Wheels Bike Shop (basement of Blazer Hall on the UK Campus, near the corner of MLK and Euclid)
Enjoy a 20-mile bike ride through the bluegrass with your friends. All skill levels are welcome, as the ride should be relatively easy and is designed to help you feel more comfortable using biking as a means of transportation.
For more info, and for a complete rundown of EDBG events, visit their website at www.earthdaysinthebluegrass.org
** Sat/April 18 – Lexington Farmers Market in its NEW LOCATION
I had the chance to check out the new Farmers Market in Cheapside Park this past weekend and was absolutely charmed. What better way to spend a Saturday morning than finding the best tasting veggies and supporting local farmers at the same time! The weather should be pretty nice too, finally, so there really isn't much of an excuse. Full scoop at http://lexingtonfarmersmarket.com/.
** Sat/April 18 – DorbotLex #2 – 4pm @ CPR
Senom Yalcin’s technologically-savvy DIY group brings another fun day of projects. From Senom’s email, this program features:
> Circuit bent toys - by artist + UK School of Fine Arts new media professor Dima Strakovsky http://shiftingplanes.org/
> Phonograffiti - by Lexington based sound/visual artist Jason Corder aka OfftheSky http://www.phonograffiti.org/
> Hacked electronics - by Lexington based sound artist Grynden http://www.myspace.com/ciemzalesiacs
> Garage science - a mini workshop for everyone that I will lead: DNA extraction using simple materials
DorkbotLex is also putting on a Green series, focusing on ideas, inventions, technologies, electronics focusing on sustainability, and is looking for presenters. If you’re interested, get in touch with Senom by May 15.
For more info on DorkbotLex, visit http://dorkbot.org/dorkbotlex/ or
http://dorkbotlex.tumblr.com/
** Through April 30th – Photography by Brett Hisey @ Alfalfa
Throughout the month, Alfalfa restaurant (141 E.Main St) hosts a collection of lovely nature photography by our buddy Brett Hisey. Go for lunch, brunch, or dinner and check ‘em.
:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Monday, April 13 – Sunday, April 19 :::::::::::
Well...really just Saturday and Sunday...
>> Satuday, April 18
RECORD STORE DAY @ CD CENTRAL, 377 S. Limestone St.
10am – 8pm, all ages, FREE!
Record Store Day has got to be the best holiday of the year. Celebrated all over the country by independent record stores and their loyal fans, it’s a day of mutual appreciation. Join your own indie record store CD Central with one of the biggest parties they’ve ever had! Festivities include stellar live performances (lineup listed below), food (tacos and barbeque), and free drinks (Ale-8, of course!), 10% off the entire store, and super exclusive releases just for Record Store Day (including Akron/Family, The Decemberists, Flight of the Conchords, Magnolia Electric Co., Regina Spektor, Jay Reatard, Tom Waits, and many, many more).
Check out this music lineup (and get pumped cause it’s goooood):
Noon: The Butchers
1 pm: Robert Schneider of Apples in Stereo (solo acoustic)
2 pm: Special guest DJs
3 pm: Chico Fellini
4 pm: The Sundresses
5 pm: Ben Sollee
6 pm: Attempt
Plus, our favorite screen-printers Cricket Press will join in the fun, showing some of their favorite show posters from over the years, as well as doing in-store screen printing and demos. Can the day get any better? Come out and show your record store some lovin’. CD Central does so much to enrich our lives – now it’s our turn to give back!
>> Sunday, April 19
PARK DAZE @ Woodland Park, along High St, between Clay and Kentucky
12:00pm – 6pm, all ages, FREE – sponsored by WRFL, The Void, and Lexington Parks and Rec
PARTY IN THE PARK this Sunday and celebrate the spring! It’s time to be outside! Come for the music, stay for the fun. Some of our favorite locals will be on hand for performances – Tiny Fights, The Swells, Caboladies, The Tallboys, Everyone Lives Everyone Wins, Warmer Milks and Attempt (your second dose of TT for the weekend!) round out the day, setting a dreamy background for your afternoon. Local vendors will be on hand for food and various sundries, and you (?) can even be on hand for some serious skatepark action. The skatepark is hosting beginning, intermediate, and advanced best trick contests all day, so bring your skills! Consider Park Daze your spring fling and don’t forget the sunscreen! Forecast calls for: awesome jams.
:: BLUELINE BLUEPICKS ::
by Saraya Brewer
BLUEPICKS courtesy of blueline (for more info on venues, upcoming shows, Lexington art and culture links, etc., please visit www.kyblueline.blogspot.com)
My advice this week: stay home and rest up till Friday hits, because there is a ton o' stuff happening this weekend...
Fri, 4/17: Art & Performances at The Void Skateshop (aka Total Dude Fest)
Featuring art by these dudes: John Frederiksen, Robert Beatty, Jason 'Slim' Schuler, Clint Colburn, and Josh Blaine. Music by these dudes: Soft Openings, and Wretched Worst, and Kraken Fury. And DJ sets by this dude: Mikey T. 8pm, $3.
Also Fri, 4/17: Give into the Groove: a community benefit event held at Third Street Stuff and Atomic Cafe featuring local fashion (S. Benedit, Isle of You and Hot Sauce Records Apparel); art (by Aimee-Lynn Hirshowitz, Brian and Sara Turner and more); music (Big Fresh, Etheonos, Otto Helmuth and more); Affrilachian Poetry Reading (Frank X. Walker, Bianca Spriggs and more); and general eclecticness (March Madness Marching Band). The event is FREE, and starts at 7 pm.
ALSO Fri, 4/17: Imogene and Willie, a new denim company based in western Kentucky (soon moving headquarters to Nashville), will be making an appearance in Lexington, at Circa Design Studio on Short and Broadway. The event, brought to you from the guys at Bullhorn, will feature bourbon and cocktails, as well as a chance to have yo' ass fitted for a pair of Imogene and Willie's! Support Kentucky fashion!
Sat, 4/18: RECORD STORE DAY
Here's the schedule of events for CD Central in Lexington (happily celebrating 14 years of independent musicdom this year):
Noon: The Butchers>>1 pm: Robert Schneider of the Apples in Stereo (solo acoustic)>>2 pm: Special guest DJs>>3 pm: Chico Fellini>>4 pm: The Sundresses (from Cincinnati)>>5 pm: Ben Sollee>>6 pm: Attempt
The throw-down will also feature tacos from BusTacos, free water and drinks, and discounted music sales. Cricket Press will be doing an in-house screen-printing of record bags and limited edition t-shirts.
P.S...Even if you stay for all the festivities at CD Central, you'll still have time to drive to Cincy to catch The Breeders performing live at Shake It Records at 8 pm!)
Also Sat, 4/18: punk, hardcore, drone and weird at the Wormhole (200 Forest Park): music by Everyone Lives, Everyone Wins; The Infected; The Fallen; Blood Carries Disease; and Total Abuse.
Sun, 4/19: First annual PARK DAZE at Woodland Park, sponsored by the Void Skateshop, WRFL, Local First Lexington, Parks & Rec and others. A free, all-day, all-local family-friendly event featuring local vendors, food, and live music from Warmer Milks; Caboladies; Everyone Lives, Everyone Wins; ATTEMPT; The Swells; and the Tallboys. There will also be a skateboard trick contest for all levels...yes, that includes you.
Mon, 4/20: What better way to celebrate the 4/20 holiday but to check out the four-day SAMURAI FILM SERIES at the Kentucky Theatre?? Monday kicks off the fest with Akira Kurosawa's 1956 film The Seven Samurai. For a complete schedule, visit The Kentucky's homepage.
Honorable Mentions:
4/15 - Adrian Belew @ Southgate House (Newport).
4/15 - G. Love & Special Sauce @ Headliner's (Lou).
4/16 - Umphrey's McGee @ Taft (Cincy).
4/18 - Ray LaMontagne @ Taft (Cincy).
4/18 - The Sundresses/The Lion's Rampant/ The Giraffes @ Green Lantern (Lex).
4/18 - Big Maracas @ Al's Bar (Lex).
4/19 - The English Beat @ The Dame (Lex).
4/20 - Great Lake Swimmers @ Southgate House (Newport).
:: Also worthwhile in the April 13– April 19 timeframe ::
Tues/Apr 14 HOWARD FINEMAN (from Newsweek) lecture @ Memorial Hall, 6pm
Wed/Apr 15 VERY EMERGENCY w/ CLOUD CONQUERS CITY @ The Green Lantern
Sat/Apr 18 Doumbek Drumming Class @ Mecca, 11:30 am
Sorry to be lazy sorting out the best of the rest for you. Go to http://myspace.com/alsbarlexington, http://myspace.com/cultpres, http://myspace.com/greenlantenbar, and http://www.dameky.com, and http://myspace.com/lower48bar for the haps at the most happening spots.
:: Soon Soon ::
Sat/Apr 18 Record Store Appreciation Day featuring musical performances by ROBERT SCHNEIDER (of the Apples in Stereo), ATTEMPT, THE BUTCHERS, and more, and an in-store screen-printing demonstration by CRICKET PRESS @ CD Central, 377 S. Limestone – all ages, FREE!
Wed/Apr 22 Earth Day Concert featuring BIG FRESH, the DOWNTOWN COUNTY BAND, and more @ UK’s Memorial Hall amphitheater – FREE, all ages
Thurs/Apr 23 WALE, COLIN MUNROE, LOOSE CHANGE w/ NATE FX and THE US BAND @ Old Tarr Bourbon Distillery
Sun/Apr 26 Rollergirls of Central Kentucky vs. Rollergirls of Southern Indiana @ Champs, 297 Ruccio Way (behind Meijer on Reynolds Road) - $7 or FREE for kids 12 & under
Thurs/Apr 30 JUNIOR BOYS w/MAX TUNDRA @ The Dame
Sun/May 3 WINDY & CARL w/BENOIT PIOULARD, CABOLADIES, and LAMBS LAUGHTER @ Hop Hop, corner of Loudon and Limestone – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Mon/May 4 PETER BROTZMANN / NASHEET WAITS / ERIC REVIS TRIO @ The Red Mile Round Barn, 1200 Red Mile Rd – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Tues/May 12 OFFONOFF w/RAFAEL TORAL @ Hop Hop, corner of Loudon and Limestone – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Tues/May 19 BLACK MOTH SUPER RAINBOW w/TINY FIGHTS @ The Red Mile Round Barn, 1200 Red Mile Rd – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
:: Pertinent Resources ::
__Lexington__
AL’S BAR, corner of 6th and Limestone, Lexington – http://myspace.com/alsbarlexington
C.P.R. (Cultural Preservation Resources), behind Al’s at the corner of 6th and Limestone, Lexington – http://myspace.com/cultpres
THE GREEN LANTERN, corner of 3rd and Jefferson, Lexington - http://www.myspace.com/greenlanternbar
LOWER 48, inside Victorian Square (near the corner of Short and Broadway), Lexington – http://myspace.com/lower48bar
THE DAME, 381 E.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
THE VOID, 518 E. High St, Lexington – http://myspace.com/thevoidskateshop
NATASHA'S CAFE, 112 Esplanade - http://www.beetnik.com/
CHARLES MANSION (no longer a venue, but the website's a good spot to find out about shows) - http://www.charlesmansion.org
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
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
SINGLETARY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, corner of Euclid and Rose Sts - http://www.uky.edu/SCFA/
CRICKET PRESS (amazing local poster art) - http://www.cricket-press.com
WRFL 88.1FM (UK's student-run radio station) - http://wrfl.fm
BLUELINE (Cultural picks from our pal Saraya Brewer) – http://kyblueline.blogspot.com
YOU AIN’T NO PICASSO (great locally-produced music blog) - http://www.youaintnopicasoo.com
__Louisville__
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
BACKSEAT SANDBAR (good blog spreading the word about regional events) – http://backseatsandbar.wordpress.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 informatio...@yahoo.com. All Picks usually by Ross Compton (this time by Eli Riveire) unless otherwise noted.
:::::::::::::: QUESTIONS/COMMENTS/SUBMISSIONS ::::::::::::::::::::::::
email thelexing...@yahoo.com
Ross is in Germany this week, spending time with family, but that doesn't mean Lexington remains silent. You are reading the first all-girl-powered issue of The Lexington Project. Hope you've had a chance to catch your breath from last week's fun - think of this week as a salute to spring in Lexington. Everything's a little greener, a little warmer, and a little brighter. Make the most of it with the many Earth-friendly activities sponsored by our friends behind Earth Days in the Bluegrass, then cap it off this weekend with two fun FREE music events. Check out Saraya Brewer's Blueline Bluepicks featured in this issue, and get out there and enjoy your beautiful city in its prime!
Love,
Eli Riveire
http://www.thelexingtonproject.org
::::::::::::::::::::::: Announcements :::::::::::::::::::::::::::
** EARTH DAYS IN THE BLUEGARSS 2009**
Sponsored by UK Residence Life Sustainability and UK Greenthumb, EDBG is a month-long celebration of “sustainability, responsible global citizenship, and the power of local action.” Every new day brings events working towards the promotion of our community. Here are some of the highlights for this week:
* Wed/April 15 – Tour of Matthew’s Garden with Dr. Jim Krupa – 12pm, corner of Washington and Limestone on UK Campus
Explore one of the prettiest and most hidden places on the UK Campus – a tiny oasis amidst the bustle of academia. Jim Krupa, biologist and popular UK professor presents information about local plants and the vibrant spring wildflowers. FREE!
* Wed/April 15 – Bike Maintenance Clinic – 5-7pm in the North Campus Courtyard
Learn about your bike and how to fix it! Keep your bike healthy and it will love you for a long time. FREE, and also includes FREE FLAT TIRE REPAIR!
* Fri/April 17 – Wall-E Screening – 10pm at Worsham Theater, in the UK Student Center
Robot love. You know what to do.
* Sat/April 18 – Spring Bird Walk – 8am at the Arboretum
Start your morning with a lovely walk and an ornithological adventure. Don’t forget your binoculars! Pre-registration required (859-257-9339), $1.
* Sat/April 18 – Middle Earth Celebration at Good Foods Co-op
An entire day of earth-related activities at the co-op, including a workshop on worm-composting, making masks of trash to teach children about littering, and electronic recycling. All of this, plus a hot bar menu inspired by Middle Earth. Awesome!!
* Sun/April 19 – Bike the Bluegrass – 1-4pm, starting at the Wildcat Wheels Bike Shop (basement of Blazer Hall on the UK Campus, near the corner of MLK and Euclid)
Enjoy a 20-mile bike ride through the bluegrass with your friends. All skill levels are welcome, as the ride should be relatively easy and is designed to help you feel more comfortable using biking as a means of transportation.
For more info, and for a complete rundown of EDBG events, visit their website at www.earthdaysinthebluegrass.org
** Sat/April 18 – Lexington Farmers Market in its NEW LOCATION
I had the chance to check out the new Farmers Market in Cheapside Park this past weekend and was absolutely charmed. What better way to spend a Saturday morning than finding the best tasting veggies and supporting local farmers at the same time! The weather should be pretty nice too, finally, so there really isn't much of an excuse. Full scoop at http://lexingtonfarmersmarket.com/.
** Sat/April 18 – DorbotLex #2 – 4pm @ CPR
Senom Yalcin’s technologically-savvy DIY group brings another fun day of projects. From Senom’s email, this program features:
> Circuit bent toys - by artist + UK School of Fine Arts new media professor Dima Strakovsky http://shiftingplanes.org/
> Phonograffiti - by Lexington based sound/visual artist Jason Corder aka OfftheSky http://www.phonograffiti.org/
> Hacked electronics - by Lexington based sound artist Grynden http://www.myspace.com/ciemzalesiacs
> Garage science - a mini workshop for everyone that I will lead: DNA extraction using simple materials
DorkbotLex is also putting on a Green series, focusing on ideas, inventions, technologies, electronics focusing on sustainability, and is looking for presenters. If you’re interested, get in touch with Senom by May 15.
For more info on DorkbotLex, visit http://dorkbot.org/dorkbotlex/ or
http://dorkbotlex.tumblr.com/
** Through April 30th – Photography by Brett Hisey @ Alfalfa
Throughout the month, Alfalfa restaurant (141 E.Main St) hosts a collection of lovely nature photography by our buddy Brett Hisey. Go for lunch, brunch, or dinner and check ‘em.
:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Monday, April 13 – Sunday, April 19 :::::::::::
Well...really just Saturday and Sunday...
>> Satuday, April 18
RECORD STORE DAY @ CD CENTRAL, 377 S. Limestone St.
10am – 8pm, all ages, FREE!
Record Store Day has got to be the best holiday of the year. Celebrated all over the country by independent record stores and their loyal fans, it’s a day of mutual appreciation. Join your own indie record store CD Central with one of the biggest parties they’ve ever had! Festivities include stellar live performances (lineup listed below), food (tacos and barbeque), and free drinks (Ale-8, of course!), 10% off the entire store, and super exclusive releases just for Record Store Day (including Akron/Family, The Decemberists, Flight of the Conchords, Magnolia Electric Co., Regina Spektor, Jay Reatard, Tom Waits, and many, many more).
Check out this music lineup (and get pumped cause it’s goooood):
Noon: The Butchers
1 pm: Robert Schneider of Apples in Stereo (solo acoustic)
2 pm: Special guest DJs
3 pm: Chico Fellini
4 pm: The Sundresses
5 pm: Ben Sollee
6 pm: Attempt
Plus, our favorite screen-printers Cricket Press will join in the fun, showing some of their favorite show posters from over the years, as well as doing in-store screen printing and demos. Can the day get any better? Come out and show your record store some lovin’. CD Central does so much to enrich our lives – now it’s our turn to give back!
>> Sunday, April 19
PARK DAZE @ Woodland Park, along High St, between Clay and Kentucky
12:00pm – 6pm, all ages, FREE – sponsored by WRFL, The Void, and Lexington Parks and Rec
PARTY IN THE PARK this Sunday and celebrate the spring! It’s time to be outside! Come for the music, stay for the fun. Some of our favorite locals will be on hand for performances – Tiny Fights, The Swells, Caboladies, The Tallboys, Everyone Lives Everyone Wins, Warmer Milks and Attempt (your second dose of TT for the weekend!) round out the day, setting a dreamy background for your afternoon. Local vendors will be on hand for food and various sundries, and you (?) can even be on hand for some serious skatepark action. The skatepark is hosting beginning, intermediate, and advanced best trick contests all day, so bring your skills! Consider Park Daze your spring fling and don’t forget the sunscreen! Forecast calls for: awesome jams.
:: BLUELINE BLUEPICKS ::
by Saraya Brewer
BLUEPICKS courtesy of blueline (for more info on venues, upcoming shows, Lexington art and culture links, etc., please visit www.kyblueline.blogspot.com)
My advice this week: stay home and rest up till Friday hits, because there is a ton o' stuff happening this weekend...
Fri, 4/17: Art & Performances at The Void Skateshop (aka Total Dude Fest)
Featuring art by these dudes: John Frederiksen, Robert Beatty, Jason 'Slim' Schuler, Clint Colburn, and Josh Blaine. Music by these dudes: Soft Openings, and Wretched Worst, and Kraken Fury. And DJ sets by this dude: Mikey T. 8pm, $3.
Also Fri, 4/17: Give into the Groove: a community benefit event held at Third Street Stuff and Atomic Cafe featuring local fashion (S. Benedit, Isle of You and Hot Sauce Records Apparel); art (by Aimee-Lynn Hirshowitz, Brian and Sara Turner and more); music (Big Fresh, Etheonos, Otto Helmuth and more); Affrilachian Poetry Reading (Frank X. Walker, Bianca Spriggs and more); and general eclecticness (March Madness Marching Band). The event is FREE, and starts at 7 pm.
ALSO Fri, 4/17: Imogene and Willie, a new denim company based in western Kentucky (soon moving headquarters to Nashville), will be making an appearance in Lexington, at Circa Design Studio on Short and Broadway. The event, brought to you from the guys at Bullhorn, will feature bourbon and cocktails, as well as a chance to have yo' ass fitted for a pair of Imogene and Willie's! Support Kentucky fashion!
Sat, 4/18: RECORD STORE DAY
Here's the schedule of events for CD Central in Lexington (happily celebrating 14 years of independent musicdom this year):
Noon: The Butchers>>1 pm: Robert Schneider of the Apples in Stereo (solo acoustic)>>2 pm: Special guest DJs>>3 pm: Chico Fellini>>4 pm: The Sundresses (from Cincinnati)>>5 pm: Ben Sollee>>6 pm: Attempt
The throw-down will also feature tacos from BusTacos, free water and drinks, and discounted music sales. Cricket Press will be doing an in-house screen-printing of record bags and limited edition t-shirts.
P.S...Even if you stay for all the festivities at CD Central, you'll still have time to drive to Cincy to catch The Breeders performing live at Shake It Records at 8 pm!)
Also Sat, 4/18: punk, hardcore, drone and weird at the Wormhole (200 Forest Park): music by Everyone Lives, Everyone Wins; The Infected; The Fallen; Blood Carries Disease; and Total Abuse.
Sun, 4/19: First annual PARK DAZE at Woodland Park, sponsored by the Void Skateshop, WRFL, Local First Lexington, Parks & Rec and others. A free, all-day, all-local family-friendly event featuring local vendors, food, and live music from Warmer Milks; Caboladies; Everyone Lives, Everyone Wins; ATTEMPT; The Swells; and the Tallboys. There will also be a skateboard trick contest for all levels...yes, that includes you.
Mon, 4/20: What better way to celebrate the 4/20 holiday but to check out the four-day SAMURAI FILM SERIES at the Kentucky Theatre?? Monday kicks off the fest with Akira Kurosawa's 1956 film The Seven Samurai. For a complete schedule, visit The Kentucky's homepage.
Honorable Mentions:
4/15 - Adrian Belew @ Southgate House (Newport).
4/15 - G. Love & Special Sauce @ Headliner's (Lou).
4/16 - Umphrey's McGee @ Taft (Cincy).
4/18 - Ray LaMontagne @ Taft (Cincy).
4/18 - The Sundresses/The Lion's Rampant/ The Giraffes @ Green Lantern (Lex).
4/18 - Big Maracas @ Al's Bar (Lex).
4/19 - The English Beat @ The Dame (Lex).
4/20 - Great Lake Swimmers @ Southgate House (Newport).
:: Also worthwhile in the April 13– April 19 timeframe ::
Tues/Apr 14 HOWARD FINEMAN (from Newsweek) lecture @ Memorial Hall, 6pm
Wed/Apr 15 VERY EMERGENCY w/ CLOUD CONQUERS CITY @ The Green Lantern
Sat/Apr 18 Doumbek Drumming Class @ Mecca, 11:30 am
Sorry to be lazy sorting out the best of the rest for you. Go to http://myspace.com/alsbarlexington, http://myspace.com/cultpres, http://myspace.com/greenlantenbar, and http://www.dameky.com, and http://myspace.com/lower48bar for the haps at the most happening spots.
:: Soon Soon ::
Sat/Apr 18 Record Store Appreciation Day featuring musical performances by ROBERT SCHNEIDER (of the Apples in Stereo), ATTEMPT, THE BUTCHERS, and more, and an in-store screen-printing demonstration by CRICKET PRESS @ CD Central, 377 S. Limestone – all ages, FREE!
Wed/Apr 22 Earth Day Concert featuring BIG FRESH, the DOWNTOWN COUNTY BAND, and more @ UK’s Memorial Hall amphitheater – FREE, all ages
Thurs/Apr 23 WALE, COLIN MUNROE, LOOSE CHANGE w/ NATE FX and THE US BAND @ Old Tarr Bourbon Distillery
Sun/Apr 26 Rollergirls of Central Kentucky vs. Rollergirls of Southern Indiana @ Champs, 297 Ruccio Way (behind Meijer on Reynolds Road) - $7 or FREE for kids 12 & under
Thurs/Apr 30 JUNIOR BOYS w/MAX TUNDRA @ The Dame
Sun/May 3 WINDY & CARL w/BENOIT PIOULARD, CABOLADIES, and LAMBS LAUGHTER @ Hop Hop, corner of Loudon and Limestone – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Mon/May 4 PETER BROTZMANN / NASHEET WAITS / ERIC REVIS TRIO @ The Red Mile Round Barn, 1200 Red Mile Rd – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Tues/May 12 OFFONOFF w/RAFAEL TORAL @ Hop Hop, corner of Loudon and Limestone – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
Tues/May 19 BLACK MOTH SUPER RAINBOW w/TINY FIGHTS @ The Red Mile Round Barn, 1200 Red Mile Rd – all ages, sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM
:: Pertinent Resources ::
__Lexington__
AL’S BAR, corner of 6th and Limestone, Lexington – http://myspace.com/alsbarlexington
C.P.R. (Cultural Preservation Resources), behind Al’s at the corner of 6th and Limestone, Lexington – http://myspace.com/cultpres
THE GREEN LANTERN, corner of 3rd and Jefferson, Lexington - http://www.myspace.com/greenlanternbar
LOWER 48, inside Victorian Square (near the corner of Short and Broadway), Lexington – http://myspace.com/lower48bar
THE DAME, 381 E.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
THE VOID, 518 E. High St, Lexington – http://myspace.com/thevoidskateshop
NATASHA'S CAFE, 112 Esplanade - http://www.beetnik.com/
CHARLES MANSION (no longer a venue, but the website's a good spot to find out about shows) - http://www.charlesmansion.org
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
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
SINGLETARY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, corner of Euclid and Rose Sts - http://www.uky.edu/SCFA/
CRICKET PRESS (amazing local poster art) - http://www.cricket-press.com
WRFL 88.1FM (UK's student-run radio station) - http://wrfl.fm
BLUELINE (Cultural picks from our pal Saraya Brewer) – http://kyblueline.blogspot.com
YOU AIN’T NO PICASSO (great locally-produced music blog) - http://www.youaintnopicasoo.com
__Louisville__
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
BACKSEAT SANDBAR (good blog spreading the word about regional events) – http://backseatsandbar.wordpress.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 informatio...@yahoo.com. All Picks usually by Ross Compton (this time by Eli Riveire) unless otherwise noted.
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