GALLERY HOP &

October 17 - November 18: TATJANA KRIZMANIC PASTELS Tatjana Krizmanic’s pastel works are whimsical displays of European-influenced public and domestic scenes in brilliant strokes of color, making what would seem to be an ordinary occurrence into an extraordinary experience. Her work contains a warm cheerfulness where shifting perspectives make everyday settings come to life.

This beginner's class covers the basic picking technique, how to tune the mandolin, the most important mandolin chords, how to play easy melodies and much more, including the enjoyment of making music! Please bring a mandolin to each class. Available for rental at Doo-Wop Shop, 1587 Bardstown Rd. (456-5250) and 2915 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy. (491-4191). Enrollment is limited to 7 students.

The classes will teach the 13 Posture Hand Form created by fourth generation Yang family descendent, Master Yang Zhenduo. The 13 Posture Hand Form is an excellent form for beginners, seniors or anyone wishing to explore the benefits of Yang Style Tai Chi. The movements of the 13 Posture Form are easy to learn and perform yet keep all the principles and important movements of the traditional long form.

This class will cover parts of the instrument, string names, notes on the fret board, tuning, first position chords, strumming patterns, blues progressions, blues patterns, tab and music notation and the joy of playing the guitar! Bring an acoustic guitar (6-string) to class. Available for rental at Doo-Wop Shop, 1587 Bardstown Rd. (456-5250) and 2915 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy. (491-4191). . Enrollment is limited to 7 students.

Learn formal and expressive techniques of abstract painting. Discover understandable techniques for using space, mass, color and line. In addition to broad principles, this class explores a basic abstract "alphabet," the fractured image, spatial arrangement, the image forsaken, and textural devices.

Learn the process of creating your own original art by making prints from carved linoleum blocks. Make prints in time to give original gifts to your family and friends for the holidays. Linoleum blocks can be used to make holiday cards or just be given as unique art prints.

The world as we know it today was shaped by the events that took place between September 1939 and September 1945, but how different would the world be if, at key moments during that period, history had taken an alternative path? In this class we will review the actual details of some of the most pivotal events of the war, and then examine the possible, even probable impact on the world had the outcome of those events been different.

This course is for beginning and intermediate watercolor artists who want to improve their range of techniques in the application of watercolor paint to paper and learn how to move the paint on the paper. Students can build their repertoire of techniques to achieve specific effects. Individual instruction will be provided in a group setting with demonstrations of technique along with observation and critique of technique development. Personal feedback will be provided in a constructive and interactive manner.

The Speed Art Museum in Louisville premieres one of the most important collections of American art in the world. Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: American Art from the Yale University Art Gallery features the best American art from 1660 to 1900, presenting a glimpse into the history of this great nation from its pre-Revolutionary beginnings to the Gilded Age.

PAUL PALETTI GALLERY EXHIBITS WORK OF INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHER KENRO IZU “Sacred Places” makes Louisville debut as a fundraiser for the Angkor Hospital for Children LOUISVILLE, KY 7/31/08 — “Sacred Places,” the photographs of Kenro Izu, will open as part of the First Friday Gallery Hop from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on September 5, 2008 at Paul Paletti Gallery, 713 East Market Street. The exhibit will be on display until November 28, 2008.

Dinosaurs Alive combines stunningly realistic and scientifically accurate computer generated imagery with intriguing documentary footage, dramatic new scenes of real fossils and current dinosaur hunting expeditions.

Explore the shadow-filled streets of Louisville during this 90 minute tour. Your lantern bearing guide will lead you through the dark mysteries of Louisville's landmarks.