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St. James Court Art Show

Sept. 29 – Oct 2

10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.), 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Sun.), free

The St. James Court Art Show, ranked the No. 1 art show in the country by Sunshine Artist magazine, will be taking place among the regal Victorian homes of Old Louisville. Artists and craftspersons of all disciplines will descend on St. James Court to display their talents and sell their wares. Photographs, oil paintings, glassworks, jewelry, sculptures and much more will be available. Admission is free, but it is a good idea to have some cash on hand to purchase the works of art.

-Austin Cooper

PEACC – Take Back the Night

Sept. 28

5 p.m., free

Join the men and women of Prevention, Education, and Advocacy on Campus and in the Community, as well as the civic leaders and organizations of the university and city of Louisville, for their annual rally at the Red Barn on Tuesday, Sept. 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Students will be protesting violence against women and hearing speakers who aim to raise awareness about the socio-cultural influences that enable such violence.

-Aaron Williams

IdeaFestival

Sept. 29 – Oct 2

prices and event times vary

Head down to the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts and celebrate IdeaFestival 2010 right here in Louisville. Be a part of this year’s gala of highly diverse thinkers, representing disciplines ranging from business to medicine to education, as they present and honor achievements in cutting-edge creativity. Student IdeaFestival All-Access passes are $215and provide entrance to all IdeaFestival events, with a few exceptions that require separate registration.

-Aaron Williams