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Art show coming to Ivy Tech Community College

Submitted by Curtis Tate on Thursday, September 27th, 3:41 pm
Art show coming to Ivy Tech Community College

 

Sellersburg, IN — Ivy Tech Community College will present the art show Close Encounters this fall in the Pat Harrison Fine Arts and Design Gallery. The show will feature artwork created by Ivy Tech Southern Indiana’s own faculty. It will include artwork by Susan Mackowiack, Todd Flatt, Melissa Dettlinger, Rob Koetter, Gordon Moffett, Vernon Town, and Philip Vetter.

The artwork included in Close Encounters was inspired by the best selling movie and the faculty’s desire to investigate the creative power inherent in everyone. An opening reception will be held on October 11 at 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Pat Harrison Fine Arts and Design Gallery, located in Ogle Hall on the Ivy Tech Southern Indiana campus, and is open to the public.

The show itself will run October 11 through November 30. Ogle Hall and the Pat Harrison Fine Arts Gallery are regularly open to the public Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and on Saturday from 7 a.m.

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AT&T 4G LTE Coming to Louisville soon in 2012

Submitted by Curtis Tate on Tuesday, September 11th, 7:02 pm

 

LOUISVILLE, KY - AT&T plans to roll out 4G LTE in Louisville by the end of the year, bringing customers the latest generation of wireless network technology and faster mobile internet speeds.

LTE technology is capable of delivering mobile Internet speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. Customers will be able to stream, download, upload and game faster than ever before on the latest LTE-compatible smartphones, tablets and devices.

"Louisville enjoys AT&T's fast 4G speeds today as part of the nation's largest 4G network, and our teams will be working hard across the city toward our upcoming 4G LTE launch," said Mary Pat Regan, state president, AT&T Kentucky.

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USA BMX Announces Two Cycling Events to be Held in Louisville

Submitted by Curtis Tate on Tuesday, September 4th, 4:08 pm

 

          LOUISVILLE, KY - The Louisville Sports Commission has announced that USA BMX has chosen Louisville to host two of its championships. The USA BMX Bluegrass Nationals, previously known as Grand Nationals and held in Louisville since the 1980s, will be held at E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park from 2012 through 2014. A new series, the USA BMX Derby City Nationals, will be held during the winter at the Kentucky Exposition Center from 2013 through 2015. The total economic impact of these multi-year events will be approximately $9 million.

            "BMX has a long history in Louisville," noted Karl Schmitt, executive director of the Louisville Sports Commission. "The National Bicycle League hosted the Grand Nationals in our community for 25 years.

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Lane closures coming again to Clark Memorial/Second Street Bridge

Submitted by Curtis Tate on Tuesday, August 28th, 4:10 pm
Lane closures coming again to Clark Memorial/Second Street Bridge

LOUISVILLE, KY – The George Rogers Clark Memorial/Second Street Bridge (U.S. 31E) in Louisville will be reduced to one lane in both directions on Aug. 29-30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT each day.  The closure is to allow access for paint inspectors to examine the bottom of the bridge deck.

One lane will be open to traffic at all times during the scheduled work hours. Appropriate signage will be in place to alert and guide the traveling public.

The starting date and duration of work are dependent on weather conditions and may be adjusted for inclement weather or other unforeseen delays. Dial 511 or log on to 511.ky.gov for the latest in traffic and travel information in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.

(SOURCE: Ryan Watts, Office of Public Affairs)

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"Fiddle Fest" coming to New Albany's Harvest Homecoming

Submitted by Curtis Tate on Monday, August 27th, 5:15 pm

NEW ALBANY, IN - The Arts Council of Southern Indiana will sponsor a Fiddle Fest from 3:30-5:00 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 12 during New Albany’s Harvest Homecoming. The contest, with cash prizes, will be held on the stage at Market and State streets. The categories, divided by age, are: Under 13; 13 to 18; and 19 and older. There will also be a non-violin open class (bass, viola, cello, etc.).The judge’s panel will include Rachel Blanton, Doug Elmore, and Emily Poe Stumler.

Competitors will be expected to perform three songs by memory including a hoedown, waltz, and song of choice. Contestants may play without accompaniment or with not more than three accompanists. The contestant must lead at all times; accompanists may not play the melody.

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Kroger's Fest-a-Ville and Chow Wagon now open

Submitted by Heather Smith, Community Web Producer
Thursday, April 26th, 2012, 7:06pm
Kroger's Fest-a-Ville and Chow Wagon now open

Kroger's Fest-a-Ville and the Chow Wagon opened Thursday at the Waterfront. This year's concert lineup includes George Clinton and P-Funk, Eddie Money and The Charlie Daniels Band.

Organizer's say they're also offering helicopter rides and  zip lines that are courtesy of Mega Caverns.

"All of this is available for a Pegasus Pin," said Mike Berry, KDF President and CEO. "They're $5. Get'em at the Kroger as you come in or any of the thousand retailers or you can buy'em at the gate and use'em over again. It's the best bargain in town."

The Fest-a-Ville and Chow Wagon are open weekdays from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Sundays from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and run through Oaks night, May 4.

Copyright 2012 WAVE News.

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Helpful resources to make Black Friday shopping easier

Submitted by Heather Smith, Community Web Producer
Tuesday, November 22nd, 2011, 9:09am
Helpful resources to make Black Friday shopping easier

With Black Friday just a couple days away, WAVE 3 is working for you. We want to make sure you have easy access to all of the ads for your favorite stores. So we have compiled a list that links you directly to all of the major retailers' sales ads.* We have also added links to all the local malls so you know exactly when they open.*

Bass Pro Shops - Opens at 6:00 a.m. Also open Thanksgiving Day

Best Buy - Opens at midnight

Big Lots - Opens at 6:00 a.m.

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