Friday, June 1, 2012

4^th Street

(600 Block between Broadway and Chestnut)

4 – 10 PM

The Grassroots Gala is the authentic celebration of all Louisville neighborhoods providing the opportunity to showcase their individual character and unique assets while celebrating our local partners.

Neighborhood Booths                                                                        

Neighborhood, Homeowner and Condo and Suburban City booths will highlight neighborhoods in many different, creative ways.  This is your opportunity to learn about many neighborhoods in our community, reconnect with old friends, meet new ones and expand your network.

Local Partner Booths                                                                        

Partners to Center For Neighborhoods and neighborhoods will set up information booths to highlight their involvement in the community and neighborhoods while demonstrating the benefits of collaborations between neighborhoods and local nonprofits and businesses.

YOUR Community Awareness Booth               

Stop by the Metro Council/CFN booth: connect with your Metro Council District representative and identify and/or register your neighborhood, homeowner or condo association or suburban city. Receive information on your Metro Council District. Show pride for your neighborhood by making an “I       (insert your neighborhood name)” button to wear during the gala. Record a “Pop Your Hood” segment about your neighborhood for Crescent Hill Radio. Mark your neighborhood on the community map, plus more!

"Keep Louisville Weird" Raffle                                     
Items from members of the Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will be raffled off during the event with tickets available for purchase online prior to the event; $5.00 per chance.  $25.00 tickets for special “packages” will be presold online prior to the event.  All drawings will take place at the gala.

Performances (beginning at 4:00 pm)

• Down By the Wayside Choir
• The Muddy Walters
• John Gage
• A Girl Named Earl
• Leigh Ann Yost
• King Kong

Meet and Greet Happy Hour (5 - 6 pm) –

Center For Neighborhoods Members ONLY!
Meet the authors of “Two Centuries of Black Louisville,” Merv Aubespin, Kenneth Clay and

J. Blaine Hudson, as they briefly reflect on their writings and then greet them for an autograph session in lobby of the historic Henry Clay Building.  Books will be available for purchase.

Neighborhood Street Feast
Enjoy a variety of tasty, local fares from Louisville’s finest food truck vendors – All on one street!  No matter what you’re craving –they’ll have it: Lil Cheezers, Got It On A Bun @ Booty’s Diner, Holy Mole, San Diego Sandwich Works, Grind, Genius in a Box, One Hot Tamale and Louisville Dessert Truck.

Community Beer Garden                                               

Relax with neighbors and friends in the garden or "take a stroll" through Louisville neighborhoods.  Additional beverages will be offered.  Must be 21 to consume alcoholic beverages.

“Down and Dirty” Kids’ Area with Breaking New Grounds

Learn how kitchen scraps, old newspapers and junk mail can be turned into new soil by building a worm habitat to take home and discover the wonder of composting.                                  

Center For Neighborhoods                                                            
610 S. 4th St., Ste. 701
Louisville, KY  40202

502.589.0343

www.centerforneighborhoods.org

For more information on the Grassroots Gala, contact Lisa Dettlinger at 502.905.4342 or lisad@centerforneighborhoods.org.