Doggie Costume Contest at Central Bank Thursday Night Live

• Monday Mystery Movie - Central Library, 1 pm - Return of the Pink Panther - All ages; rated G.
• Kentucky Literature Academy - Carnegie Center; 9a-4pm. Open to Middle and High School Language Arts, English and Social Studies teachers.  Features writing workshops with Kentucky Poet Laureate, Kentucky literature reviews and books and materials giveaways.  Call (859) 254-4175 for more information or to register. 

• Be a Library Detective - Central Library: 9 am-8 pm. Start at the young people's department and follow clues to find a hidden treasure. All ages. Call (859) 231-5534 for more information.

Wednesday, August 1

• Summer Classic Movie Series: The Wizard of Oz - The Kentucky Theatre. 1:30 & 7:15 pm, $3.
• Downtown Merchant Forum - 8:30 am - Victorian Square.  All Downtown merchants, residents and businesspeople are encouraged to attend this monthly meeting to discuss challenges and ideas for improvement for businesses located Downtown.  Moderated by Harold Tate, President of the Lexington Downtown Development Authority. For more information, call (859) 425-2595.
• Minority Business Expo - Lexington Convention Center 5:30-8pm. Call 368-6208 for more information.  

Thursday, August 2

• Living Arts & Sciences Center Discovery Nights: Printmaking Extravaganza - Living Arts & Science Center 6-8 pm. Experience the processes and techniques of local printmaker, Derrick Riley, and experiment with woodcuts, mono print, styro-cut and more, with multiple prints to take home.  $1 donation requested for children 5-11 and $2 for children 12 and older.  
• Leadership: A Choice, Not a Position presented by Organizational Development Associates - A Downtown Lexington Corporation Noontime Diversion. Noon-1pm.  Call Steven Nohe at (859) 983-4680 for more information.  
• Minority Business Expo - Lexington Convention Center 8am-4pm.  Call 368-6208 for more information.

Friday, August 3

• Million Dollar Hole-In-One Shootout - Lakeside Golf Course through August 12.  Sponsored by the Lexington Sister Cities Commission.  Call (859) 258-3137 for more information.

Saturday, August 4

• Prints by Men and Women: Printmaking Workshop - UK Art Museum in the Singletary Center for the Arts.  10am-noon. Create your own relief print in this workshop designed for aspiring artists of all abilities. $15 ($10 for UKAM members).  
• Late Summer Wildflowers - Join the staff of McConnell Springs for a hike in search of wildflowers.  Learn about flowers and the folklore that surrounds them.  Free.  225-4073 for more information. 
• Artist Market/Farmer's Market - Vine Street.  Farmer's Market starts at 7:00 am.  Artist Market sets up at 9:00am.     

• Ballet Under The Stars - Woodland Park, 8:30 pm, $5 - Enjoy  professional dancers in the park. Bring seating.  Rain date is Monday, August 6th. For more information call (859) 288-2925.
• Central Bank Thursday Night Live - Cheapside Park - Johnson Brothers - 5-8 pm. 
• Disney's Beauty and the Beast - Lexington Children's Theatre - 7:30 pm. $15/adults & $12/kids. Box Office: (859) 254-4546. 

Friday, August 3

• Ballet Under The Stars - Woodland Park, 8:30 pm, $5 - Enjoy  professional dancers in the park. Bring seating. Rain date is Monday, August 6th. For more information call (859) 288-2925.
• Disney's Beauty and the Beast - Lexington Children's Theatre - 7:30 pm. $15/adults & $12/kids. Box Office:(859) 254-4546.

Saturday, August 4

• Ballet Under The Stars - Woodland Park, 8:30 pm, $5 - Enjoy  professional dancers in the park. Bring seating.  Rain date is Monday, August 6th. For more information call (859) 288-2925.
• Disney's Beauty and the Beast - Lexington Children's Theatre - 7:30 pm. $15/adults & $12/kids. Box Office:(859) 254-4546.

• Janice Harding Owens Exhibit - Central Bank Gallery.  Opening reception August 10, 4:30-6pm.  Exhibit through August 31. 
• Faces and Figures Art Exhibit - Central Library - New work by Bonnie Creighton, Erin May, Leah Crews, Aiobheall Mize, and Connie Combs. Through Sept. 9. 
• Tuska: The Human Condition - Hopewell Museum, Paris, KY.  Wed.-Sunday 12-5 pm through August 27.  (859) 987-7274.
• Evolving/Revolving: Summer Group Exhibition - Ann Tower Gallery.  Through Sept. 21. 
• Shakespeare: 200 Years in Lexington - Lexington History Museum.  Through July 31.  For information call (859) 254-0530.
• Jennifer King Oil Landscapes Show - Artist's Attic, Victorian Square.  Through July 31.
• Prints by Women - UK Art Museum.  Through August 5. For information call (859) 257-5717.
• Siobhan Byrns: The New Pink - Gloria Singeltary Gallery, Living Arts and Sciences Center.  Through August 11.
• Polo in the Park Art - Gallery B. Through August 31.

• Failte "the Irish Shop" is hosting a trip to Ireland October 20-28 and wants you to go.  Call the shop at (859) 381-1498 for more information.  
• Howard & Miller - Summer sale continues with 50-70% off spring and summer merchandise.  Vineyard Vine University of Kentucky ties still available. 1st floor of Victorian Square. Call 259-3926.
• Lexington Farmer's Market continues on Vine Street Saturday morning and at Maxwell & Broadway Tuesday & Thursday.  
• Savane' Silver - Come in to Savane Silver to add a touch of elegant sparkle to your summer wardrobe. Check out the Black, Green and Pink Drusy with luminous sparkle, sure to catch the eye.  Gallery located in Victorian Square.  455-8111 for more information or www.savanesilver.com.
• Living Arts & Sciences Center 5-week classes - Classes offered for toddlers through high-school students and adults and include printmaking, woodcarving, origami, comic books, art, music and more.  $25-95/week.  www.LASCLEX.org
• Brooklyn Sports Grille & Pizzeria - Happy Hour Monday through Thursday 4-7pm and 10-close.
• The Kentucky Store - Check out the largest selection of University of Kentucky souvenirs and memorabilia, plus a complete line of Kentucy state souvenirs.  2nd floor of Victorian Square.  Call 255-7760.
• Dudley's Farmers Market Wednesdays - Chef Jonathan Gossett will be shopping Lexington Farmers Market every Tuesday this summer to get the very best locally grown ingredients for his Wednesday dinners!  www.dudleysrestaurant.com.
• Buddy's - Dog Days of Summer.  1/2 price appetizers and discounted drink prices every day in August from 4-6pm. Late night happy hour 10pm until close.  Live Music in Lucille Lounge every Friday and Saturday night.  www.buddysbarandgrill.com

• Frost Brown Todd welcomes Catherine Marquardt as Marketing Director for their Lexington, Nashville and Charleston offices.
• Joseph H. Terry, a Partner at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, has been selected as a member of the World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. Board.
• Grahmn N. Morgan, attorney at Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, will participate in Leadership Lexington, an educational opportunity, sponsored by Commerce Lexington, to increase understanding of the city and prepare its participants for challenges by learning from current leaders.
• United Way Grant Will Expand Salvation Army Shelter - Thanks to a $120K emergency funding grant from United Way of the Bluegrass, the Main Street shelter will add 20 beds to its frequently near- or over-capacity shelter, the only emergency shelter in the region specifically for women and families. 
• Lexington Convention Center received National Inner Circle Award For Excellence from the Meetings Group Publishing Company.  Readers of Association Magazine selected the Lexington Convention Center as one of 15 convention centers nationwide that exemplify the highest levels of quality and service, unsurpassed in the meetings and hospitality industry.
• The Living Arts & Sciences Center seeks donations from citizens like you.  All donations will be matched by LFUCG and are tax deductible.  Call 252-5222 or 255-2284 for more information and a donor form.  
• No School Day Art & Science Classes are being offered by Living Arts & Science Center.  Register now for classes on Friday, August 17 and Friday, September 28.  email hlyons@lasclex.or or call Heather at 252-5222.
• Lexington Children's Theatre requests your generosity in contributing to the quality, professional performances and educational programming made possible by community support since 1938.  Monetary and used-good donations are accepted. www.lctonstage.org
• Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning is looking for volunteers to assist elementary students paint their own desks.  For more information, contact Charlene Mingus at (270) 929-7463 or cmingus@carnegieliteracy.org. 
• Kentucky's Mighty Wurlitzer Theater Organ Project is pleased to announce their continued particpation with the Kentucky Theatre's Summer Film Series for 2007.  Pre-show theatre organ mini-concerts will begin at 6:30pm until showtime at 7:15pm. 
• Commerce Lexington is now accepting applications for Small Business Celebration. Deadline for entry is August 15.