Welcome to the 2008 Mayor's Summerscene! Below are program dates, times, and locations for this year's programming. Scroll below the sites to see program descriptions.
Please call the sites ahead of time to ensure that the programs will continue and that there is adequate seating for each event. We look forward to seeing you!
Americana Community Center
4801 Southside Drive
502/366-7813
Martial Arts Demonstration
Saturday, June 7, 4:00 p.m.
River City Drum Corps
Thursday, July 24, 2:00 p.m.
Beechmont Community Center
205 West Wellington Avenue
502/361-5484
Rascals of Ragtyme
Monday, June 16, 10:30 a.m.
D-11
Wednesday, July 9, 10:30 a.m.
Flamenco Dancing Performance
Friday, July 25, 4:30 p.m.
Martial Arts Demonstration
Friday, July 25, 6:00 p.m.
The Tari Martin Show
Monday, August 11, 10:30 a.m.
Bon Air Branch Library
2816 Del Rio Place
502/574-1795
Kentucky Shakespeare performance
Thursday, June 5, 6:30 p.m.
Storytelling with Cynthia Changaris
Thursday, June 12, 6:30 p.m.
Drama Workshop with Keith McGill
Saturday, July 19, 2:30 p.m.
River City Drum Corps
Tuesday, August 5, 6:30 p.m.
Crescent Hill Branch Library
2762 Frankfort Avenue
502/574-1793
Kentucky Shakespeare Performance
Monday, June 16, 11:00 a.m.
Japanese Storytelling
Monday, July 14, 4:00 p.m.
Flamenco Dancing Performance
Saturday, August 23, 2:00 p.m.
Cyril Allgeier Community Center
4101 Cadillac Court
502/456-3261
Gary Brewer & the Kentucky Ramblers
Tuesday, July 1, 1:00 p.m.
Douglass Community Center
2305 Douglass Boulevard
502/456-8120
Flamenco Dancing Performance
Wednesday, July 23, 7:00 p.m.
Gary Brewer & the Kentucky Ramblers
Wednesday, August 6, 7:00 p.m.
Sing-a-Long with a Diva
Wednesday, August 20, 7:00 p.m.
Fairdale Branch Library
10616 W Manslick Rd
502/375-2051
Mr. Moustache’s Magic Hour
Wednesday, June 18, 2:00 p.m.
Japanese Storytelling
Wednesday, July 9, 2:00 p.m.
Fairdale Nutrition Center
10616 W Manslick Rd
502/361-7730
Rita Hight Presents: Minnie Pearl
Monday, July 28, 11:45 a.m.
Rascals of Ragtyme
Monday, August 11, 11:45 a.m.
Gary Brewer & the Kentucky Ramblers
Wednesday, August 20, 11:45 a.m.
Fern Creek Branch Library
6786 Bardstown Road
502/231-4605
Mr. Mustache’s Magic Hour
Thursday, June 26, 2:00 p.m.
Storytelling with Cynthia Changaris
Thursday, July 10, 2:00 p.m.
Flaget Center
4425 Greenwood Avenue
502/574-2646
The Tari Martin Show
Thursday, June 19, Noon
Mr. Mustache’s Magic Hour
Thursday, July 17, Noon
Sing-a-Long with a Diva
Thursday, August 21, Noon
George Rogers Clark Park Lodge (Adapted Leisure)
Poplar Level Road and Thruston Avenue
502/456-8148
Sing-a-Long with a Diva
Monday, June 16, 10:00 a.m.
Gary Brewer & the Kentucky Ramblers
Monday, June 23, 10:00 a.m.
Highlands/Shelby Park Branch Library
1250 Bardstown Road
502/574-1672
Theatre Activities with Erma Bush
Friday, June 13, 2:00 p.m.
Storytelling with Cynthia Changaris
Friday, July 18, 2:00 p.m.
Mr. Moustache’s Magic Hour
Tuesday, August 12, 2:00 p.m.
Highlands Library -Young Adult Outpost
Martial Arts Demonstration
Thursday, June 5, 5:00 p.m
“Footprints In Time”
Thursday, June 19, 5:00 p.m.
Kentucky Shakespeare performance
Thursday, July 10, 5:00 p.m.
Drama Workshop with Keith McGill
Thursday, July 24, 5:00 p.m.
Iroquois Branch Library
601 W. Woodlawn Ave.
502/574-1720
Storytelling with Cynthia Changaris
Thursday, June 5, 2:00 p.m.
Mr. Mustache’s Magic Hour
Thursday, July 3, 2:00 p.m.
Jeffersontown Branch Library
10635 Watterson Trail
502/267-5713
Kentucky Shakespeare Workshop
Tuesday, June 3, 4:30 p.m.
River City Drum Corps
Tuesday, June 10, 2:30 p.m.
Storytelling with Cynthia Changaris
Tuesday, July 29, 2:30 p.m.
Lighthouse Community Center
5312 Shepherdsville Road
502/964-5909
Rascals of Ragtyme
Monday, June 16, 1:00 p.m.
Sing-a-Long with a Diva
Monday, June 23, 1:00 p.m.
Flamenco Dancing Workshop
Wednesday, July 2, 3:00 p.m.
Main Branch Public Library
301 York Street
502/574-1611
Kentucky Shakespeare performance
Monday, June 9, 2:00 p.m.
River City Drum Corps
Monday, July 28, 2:00 p.m.
Middletown Branch Library
200 North Juneau Drive
502/245-7330
Storytelling with Cynthia Changaris
Tuesday, June 10, 2:00 p.m.
Mr. Moustache’s Magic Hour
Tuesday, July 15, 2:00 p.m.
Okolona Branch Library
7709 Preston Highway
502/964-3515 – 502/964-1327
Storytelling with Cynthia Changaris
Tuesday, June 3, 10:00 a.m.
River City Drum Corps
Tuesday, July 22, 2:00 p.m.
Mr. Mustache’s Magic Hour
Saturday, August 2, 10:30 a.m.
Portland Branch Library
3305 Northwestern Parkway
502/574-1744
Japanese Storytelling
Wednesday, June 11, 9:00 a.m.
Storytelling with Cynthia Changaris
Wednesday, July 9, 11:00 a.m.
Martial Arts Demonstration
Thursday, July 17, 4:30 p.m.
St.Matthews Branch Library
3940 Grandview Avenue
502/574-1771
Japanese Storytelling
Thursday, June 5, 4:00 p.m.
Kentucky Shakespeare performance
Thursday, July 3, 2:00 p.m.
Storytelling with Cynthia Changaris
Saturday, August 2, 11:00 a.m.
ShawneeBranch Library
3912 West Broadway
502/574-1722
Kentucky Shakespeare performance
Tuesday, June 24, 2:00 p.m.
Sing-a-Long with a Diva
Thursday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.
Japanese Storytelling
Tuesday, July 22, 3:00 p.m.
“Footprints In Time”
Saturday, August 2, 11:00 a.m.
River City Drum Corps
Tuesday, August 5, 2:00 p.m.
Shawnee Community Center
607 S. 37th Street
502/775-5268
D-11
Wednesday, June 18, 10:30 a.m.
Sing-a-Long with a Diva
Thursday, July 17, 10:30 a.m.
Shively Branch Library
3920 Dixie Highway
502/574-1730
Storytelling with Cynthia Changaris
Thursday, June 12, 2:00 p.m.
River City Drum Corps
Thursday, June 26, 2:00 p.m.
Kentucky Shakespeare performance
Thursday, July 10, 2:00 p.m.
Mr. Mustache’s Magic Hour
Saturday, August 2, 2:00 p.m.
South Louisville Community Center
2911 Taylor Boulevard
502-574-3206 – 502/574-3706
Gary Brewer & the Kentucky Ramblers
Friday, August 22, 11:30 a.m.
The Tari Martin Show
Friday, August 22, 12:30 p.m.
Southwest Branch Library
10375 Dixie Highway
502/933-0029
Martial Arts Demonstration
Wednesday, June 11, 4:00 p.m.
Kentucky Shakespeare performance
Monday, July 7, 3:00 p.m.
River City Drum Corps
Tuesday, July 29, 2:00 p.m.
Southwest Branch YMCA
2800 Fordhaven Rd
502/933-9622
Japanese Storytelling
Tuesday, July 8, 2:30 p.m.
Sun Valley Community Center
6505 Bethany Lane
502/937-8802
The Showtime Seniors
Thursday, June 12, 10:00 a.m.
Gary Brewer & the Kentucky Ramblers
Thursday, July 3, 10:00a.m.
Rita Hight Presents: Minnie Pearl
Thursday, July 17, 10:00 a.m.
Sylvania Community Center
6650 Sylvania Road
502/935-2619
River City Drum Corps
Tuesday, June 3, 1:30 p.m.
Japanese Storytelling
Tuesday, June 17, 1:00 p.m.
Westport Branch Library
8100 Westport Road
502/394-0379
Storytelling with Cynthia Changaris
Wednesday, June 11, 11:00 a.m.
Japanese Storytelling
Wednesday, July 9, 4:00 p.m.
Mr. Moustache’s Magic Hour
Wednesday, July 23, 1:00 p.m.
Wilderness Road Senior Center
8111 Blue Lick Road
502/964-5151
“Footprints in Time”
Wednesday, July 9, 3:00 p.m.
Storytelling with Cynthia Changaris
Wednesday, July 16, 1:00 p.m.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
FLAMENCO PERFORMANCE:
Spanish Dance
Thrill to the sound of the music and be mesmerized by the colorful swirling of dancers in full costume during a real flamenco performance. You will also participate from your seats with rhythmic handclapping (palmas), shouts of encouragement (jaleos), and experience some of the aspects of flamenco dance including arms movements (brazeo) and footwork (zapateado). Audience members will learn about the culture of Spain and elements of dance in the process.
SINGLE FLAMENCO WORKSHOP:
Spanish Dance
Enjoy a whirlwind overview of this unique art form from Spain which includes dance, music, and singing. You will learn about the long tradition of flamenco in Spanish culture, see a live demonstration and try out the elements of flamenco dance and rhythm yourself. This workshop can be adapted for individuals with mobility challenges. (class size is limited to 25)
“FOOTPRINTS IN TIME” PRESENTED BY ERMA BUSH:
Interactive Drama
Experience a cultural and historic, re-creation of the life and times of the African Americans during the 1800s. Knowledge will be gained by all, while the audience interviews Erma through interactive dialogue, as she portrays historical African Americans native to Kentucky. *The content of this shows deals with very serious social and economic issues of that time period.*
GARY BREWER & THE KENTUCKY RAMBLERS
Genre: Bluegrass, Old Time Vintage Country & Acoustic Music
Gary brings his guitar in one hand, and six generations of Bluegrass and Mountain music in the other. From history questions, sing-a-longs, playing “name that tune,” and a bit of comedy, Gary and the Kentucky Ramblers promise to bring foot stompin’ fun to every show for all to enjoy!
MR. MUSTACHE’S MAGIC HOUR:
“Secretly” known as, Ken Neuhauser, columnist with the Courier- Journal; he’s funny, silly and none other than Mr. Mustache, the funny magician! Audience members become instantly engaged and entertained by the silly antics of Mr. Mustache, as he chooses volunteers from the audience to help him perform his magic!!
STORYTELLING WITH CYNTHIA CHARGARIS
Cynthia Changaris tells stories and folktales, from around the world. With her playful engaging style, Cynthia uses a wide range of activities including: folktales, songs, interactive stories, gestures and expressive movement. Have fun being whisked away on a fun adventure this summer
D-11
Genre: Various music types
D-11 is an upbeat, footstompin’, energetic, two piece acoustics group that plays a variety of songs from Bluegrass, Country, Oldies, Rock & Roll and many others. Get ready for some fun during the question and answer session about the music D-11 is playing. Melt away the summer heat with the cool sounds of D-11.
THE MEMPHIS RED HOTS
Genre: Swing Standards, Country, Blues, Folk, Novelty, with a little humor
The Memphis Red Hots are an energetic group that performs Seasonal favorites, Swinging Tunes from days gone by, a little Country, some Blues and even a novelty tune or two thrown in for good measure. Every Red Hots show is a lively good time, with fun for all ages.
RASCALS OF RAGTYME
Genre: Dixieland, Standards, and Swing
The Rascals of Ragtyme have made toes tap and smiles that appeal to all generations. Their hot New Orleans Jazz and Dixieland music will cool you off on a hot summer’s day! The Rascals provide a fun-filled hour for everyone, as they test your knowledge about popular songs, bands, and composers from previous decades
RITA HIGHT PRESENTS: MINNIE PEARL
Genre: Country, Big Band, Standards & Broadway
Rita’s show is sure to please! Her “one woman act” boasts well known music, comedy, and audience participation. In Rita’s rendition of, Minnie Pearl Tells It All, the audience will enjoy clean country humor and beloved country music songs from past decades. Rita and Minnie are sure to help you laugh away those hot summer days.
THE SHOWTIME SENIORS
Genre: Music from the 1930’s & 1940’s, mostly Andrew Sisters Arrangements
Let “Showtime Seniors” liven up your summer with their original variety show featuring a trio, piano player, soloists and comedy monologues. Either singing pastime favorites or reminiscing about the “good old days” the Showtime Seniors are a sure to please on a summer’s day.
SING-A-LONG WITH A DIVA (DONNA MASON)
Genre: Blues & Jazz
This upbeat soloist is sure to brighten your summer days with songs from days gone by. It’s pure magic with the cool tones, songs, trivia and smiles that will chase away the blues.
THE TARI MARTIN SHOW
Genre: Pop 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, and some Classic Country
Get ready to enjoy a “Sentimental Journey” as Tari Martin quizzes the audience with trivia questions and answers about songs she’s singing, and the artists who wrote and/or sang the songs. Singing and dancing to songs from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s will leave you filled with fun memories to last all summer long!
TIMELESS INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC WITH VERMAN WINBURN:
Genre: R&B, Inspirational, Contemporary
Verman performs music that is heart warming, uplifting and inspiring. Verman’s passion for Gospel Music gives hope and joy to all audiences. His show is educational from a historical perspective and by interweaving traditional and contemporary music while incorporating his personal experience.
BLACK TIGER MARTIAL ARTS DEMONSTRATION:
Watch, listen and learn the eight principles of martial arts through a Chuushin Do demonstration. You will discover what martial art does for the mind and body as they teach you to relax by using different breathing techniques. Finish the hour by learning Japanese words and culture used to teach and discipline martial arts students.
DRAMA WITH KEITH MCGILL:
Keith McGill has been an accomplished actor and stand-up comedian for 16 years and has taught acting, stand-up comedy, and improv for over five years. Forget about the summer heat for an hour by learning basic theatre and acting skills, with an introduction to improv. Keith also helps participants understand Shakespeare and modern theatre, as well as, teaching fun, interesting theatre games. He works with various group sizes, age groups, and skill levels. *His program will be adapted to meet the requests of your site.*
JAPANESE STORYTELLING WITH GRAHAM SHELBY:
Take part in a series of Japanese stories through movement and language. Either through Japanese folk tales, ghost stories, or personal experience, Graham will take you through a funny, dramatic, scary and moving hour of fun!
KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE PERFORMANCE:
Kentucky Shakespeare will visit your center and bring you Shakespeare through performance, dance, visual arts
and acting!
KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE WORKSHOP (Single visit):
Enrich your summer with hands-on arts activities!! Kentucky Shakespeare will visit your center and bring many fun facts about Shakespeare that you can learn through staging, dancing or drawing!
RIVER CITY DRUM CORP PERFORMANCE:
Come listen and encounter the creative energy of the “Spirit of the Drum!” Ed White and his team will captivate audiences as they teach the history of African drumming, as well as, demonstrating African drumming techniques. Witnessing the creative and unique blend of traditional African rhythms is sure to bring a rich and rewarding experience to all!
THEATRE ACTIVITIES WITH ERMA BUSH:
Erma Bush designs games for all ages to help people open up, get to know each other and feel like part of the group. These games can be used as ice-breakers or just a way to have fun. Games can be designed to cover specific subjects if desired. Sessions and conclude with a mini-skit if desired.