March greetings from the DBA!
Spring is just around the corner and there are so many things to do downtown this month! So relieve your cabin fever and come on down for any or all of these events:
March Art Walk Events
First Friday Art Walk
March 1
6:00 ‒ 9:00 pm
Historic Downtown
Stroll the streets of downtown for a lovely evening of Art, Music, Food and Wine. Visit all the participating galleries, shops, cafes, and other businesses that come together for this monthly event. Bring your friends, family and visitors for a fun and inspiring night out in Louisville.
The Three Coins Restaurant: Fine Dining and Music in Louisville
Louisville Historical Museum
1001 Main Street
March 1
6:00 ‒ 8:00 pm
Stop by the Museum to learn about hidden and interesting aspects of Louisville history and to tour the historic buildings on our Museum campus at 1001 Main St. during Louisville’s First Friday Art Walks! The Three Coins Restaurant was known for its fine dining and Wurlitzer organ. Come listen to recordings of this Wurlitzer, learn about its journey across the United States over the decades since the 1920s, and discover the history of the restaurant.
Louisville Cultural Council Events
Amelie Quartet
Louisville Center for the Arts
801 Grant Ave.
March 16
7:30 pm
Amelie Quartet will play a concert of Parisian, Celtic and Argentine Music featuring guest singer Roberta Daria. This performance is presented by the Louisville Cultural Council. Tickets $10, available at the door and in advance at amelie.brownpapertickets.com/.
Youth Spring Art Show
Month of March
Louisville Public Library
Pay a visit to the library during the month of March to see the talents of our young local artists! An Opening Reception will be held Thursday, March 7 from 5:30 ‒ 7:30 pm at the Louisville Public Library. This 2019 Youth Spring Art Show is presented by the Louisville Art Association, Louisville Cultural Council & Louisville Public Library.
CenterStage Theatre
Schoolhouse Rock Live! Jr.
March 1 & 2, 7:30 pm
March 2 & 3, 2:00 pm
901 Front St.
CenterStage is excited to help you relive your childhood memories by bringing Schoolhouse Rock Live! JR to the stage. Schoolhouse Rock is performed by CenterStage’s Tapestry Theatre Company which brings inclusive theatre to life in Boulder County by providing local actors the chance to shine on stage. Schoolhouse Rock’s cast is multi-generational and casts actors of all abilities. This unique model highlights the strengths of all actors, while challenging societal perceptions about people with disabilities. Tickets $10-$25.
Animal Farm Writing/Acting Workshop
Sign-up closes April 4 or until Full
Runs Thursdays April 4 – July 18
901 Front St.
CenterStage Theatre Company is excited to offer The Animal Farm Writing/Acting Workshop: A collaboration with film and theatre artist, Mathew Klickstein, in the creative reimagining of the classic story, Animal Farm. This workshop – part improv, part discussion group, part creative play – is for youth ages 8 to 14 who will have the opportunity to share their unique voices and perspectives in concocting a new script based on the themes of the famous Orwell story. More info on our website www.centerstagetheatrecompany.org.
Louisville Public Library Offerings
For all scheduled library programs visit www.louisville-library.org.
809 Main Street: A Small Business in a Small Town
Brown Bag Presentation
March 7
12:00 – 1:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Join Museum Coordinator Bridget Bacon for a presentation about the interesting history of 809 Main Street as a furniture store, tavern, pool hall, soda parlor, and music venue.
Money Matters: Long-Term Care Planning
March 13
6:00 – 7:00 pm
Library 2nd Floor Board Room
Long-Term Care is something everyone should plan for in the future, whether it’s for yourself or a family member. Expect to learn important information about planning for long-term care by attending this seminar, including:
- What long-term care is and where it’s provided
- Strategies to pay for long-term care
- Key features and government incentives for long-term care insurance
- How Medicare and Medicaid factor into long-term care planning
Let’s Explore! – It’s a Small World
All Ages
March 16
2:00 – 4:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
So much of our world is in the minute details. Come and look at a tiny organism through a microscope, make a tiny landscape, and explore all things tiny through crafts, activities, and Makerspace equipment. You’re sure to have more than a nanosecond of a good time!
Bead Bonanza
All Ages
March 27
4:00 pm
Library Meeting Room
Learn to make wonderful things with beads or invent your own bead creations in this fun 45 minute class! We provide the supplies, you only need to bring your imagination!
Art Show and Reception
Creative Framing
March 1
916 Main St
6:00 – 9:00 pm
This is the 12th year of hosting Art Shows in Louisville for Creative Framing Gallery! Join them for their first show of 2019 featuring artist Antonio de Irun, who has brought his works all the way from Spain. Meet all the artists at the reception and enjoy live jazz music by Adam Revell. Also, don’t miss the opportunity to check out the new, recently acquired UNOde50 jewelry collection.
Knife Sharpening Returns!
The Singing Cook
March 16
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
728 Main St.
Do your knives need a bit of a touch up after all that holiday cooking? Honed Edges Sharpening Service is back at The Singing Cook on Saturday March 16th! Bring your knives, scissors and garden tools beginning at 10am and Tom will have them ship shape in no time. For pricing and future dates go to www.singingcookstore.com/new-page-1
Celebrate Mardi Gras
Gravity Brewing
March 2
12:00 – 11:00 pm
1150 Pine St.
Join the gang at Gravity Brewing for a Mardi Gras celebration! Festivities include a Crawfish Boil & Shrimp Po Boys from Gastronauts at Gravity Brewing. Enjoy the release of the Kosmosas Baltic Porter plus the 18 additional Gravity Brewing beers on tap. Live music from Louisville’s own The Lionel Young Band starts at 7:00 pm. Don’t miss this party!
Intro to Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction
Yoga Junction
927 Main St
March 13 & 20
7:00 – 8:30 pm
Mindfulness-based stress reduction, or MBSR, is an approach that combines meditation, dialogue, reflective inquiry and mindful yoga and movement. As means of assisting participants to work more effectively with stress, pain and illness as well as the challenges of life in the 21st century. $20 per session. In this workshop you will:
- Learn about Mindfulness: Definition & Research
- Experiences of Mindful Practice: Breathing, Walking, Gentle standing or chair yoga
- Applications: Home, Work, Parenting, Life
For more info visit louisvilleyogajunction.com.
Taco Month at Pica’s
Pica’s
The entire month of March
901 Front St.
Did someone say Taco Tuesday? Well, no need to wait for Tuesdays because March is Taco Month at Pica’s! Enjoy 10% off all tacos all month long!
