If you are a fan of surrealist art, specifically the work of Rene Magritte, don't miss This is Not a Pipe Dream, an Alley Theater production at the Speed Art Museum.

Wanting to be an artist, Magritte's ambition was written off by his father as "a pipe dream." He suffered another blow when his mother, who celebrated his work, died when he was 13. This is Not a Pipe Dream pays tribute to the importance of art and creativity as the audience learns of Magritte's life.

Within a museum is a perfect place to see a play about dreams and ambition. Imagination truly can prevail, as seen in the standing influence of Magritte's work.

There will be performances May 18-20, as well as the weekend of June 1-3. Head to the Speed Art Museum website for days and times.

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On Friday, May 18, artist Ryan McGinness is presenting a lecture at the 21c Museum Hotel.

McGinness now lives in New York City, but says spending his childhood immersed in the skate and surf culture of Virginia Beach heavily influenced his art. This early introduction to graphics and logos led him to illustration and design. He is known for creating unique experiences by screen-printing his own drawings, and exploring reproduction and multiples in the spirit of Andy Warhol.

The event is at 21c (700 West Main Street), is free, and is presented in cooperation with Land of Tomorrow Gallery.

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Galerie Hertz (1253 South Preston Street) presents the ceramics of Tom Bartel and paintings of Rachel Clark, Ohio artists with ties to Kentucky.

Although working in different mediums, both artists concentrate on the head. Often the center representation of our identity, Bartel and Clark play with facial expression and the personality projected by a head when it is isolated from a body. The two share a studio, which may explain why the work pairs so nicely, despite drastic differences.

Some of Bartel's sculptures are spooky, with cracked glazes and aged features. Conversely, Clark's use of bright colors and googly eyes are often comical, giving a nod to illustrators such as Chris Ware.

The opening reception is today, Sunday, May 13, from 1-4 p.m. at Galerie Hertz. The exhibition will be on view through June 3.

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Want to try a new restaurant this weekend? You're in luck, Fleur De Licious launches on Friday.

Louisville's restaurant week, which runs from May 11 through May 20, invites food lovers to try out Louisville's downtown restaurants. Restaurants participating in Fleur De Licious will be offering special meals and/or discounts through the festival's nine-day run.

Part of the hometown tourism campaign--providing residents incentives to visit local businesses--this annual culinary celebration is presented by the Louisville Downtown Management District.

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