The following are Louisville events, December 2009. If you're looking for something fun to do in December, you've come to the right place. For more information on any of the events, click on the event's title to visit the sponsoring organization's website.
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I accept submissions for About.com Louisville's monthly event calendars by email until the first day of the month in which the event occurs.Artist Dialogues: Creative Practice and Process
When: December 3Where: Speed Art Museum Auditorium
What: Artists from the local arts community will offer insights into their artistic practice and process, highlighting underlying, motivating ideas, influences, themes, and aesthetic choices and concerns. The artists will briefly present their most current body of work or project and then take questions from the audience.
Light Up the Village
When: December 3Where: Westport Village
What: This annual Westport Village Christmas lights unveiling event includes the holiday tradition of pictures with Santa, horse-drawn sleigh rides, an outdoor Christmas concert, local choirs, and Christmas carolers.
First Friday Trolley Hop
When: December 4Where: Downtown Louisville
What: A tour of dozens of galleries in Downtown Louisville’s art district, taking participants to several different art galleries located on the Main, Market, and Fourth Street strips.
2009 Hollydays Art and Gift Market
When: December 4-6Where: Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center
What: This weekend art fair and sale features vendors and artists from all over the country selling a variety of wares, such as art, clothing, and jewelry.
Olde Tyme Christmas on Frankfort Avenue
When: December 5Where: Frankfort Avenue
What: This Louisville Christmas event features the Santa Sprint Run and Stroll, festive Dog Walk, Good Neighbor Awards, holiday refreshments, photo opportunities with Santa at the Louisville Water Company, and trolley, horse, and carriage rides.
Old Louisville Holiday House Tour
When: December 5-6Where: St. James Court
What: This tour of Old Louisville showcases seven historical Victorian homes, both inside and out, that are decorated for Christmas.
Santa Safari
When: December 5-6Where: The Louisville Zoo
What: Eat and make cookies with Santa and other North Pole characters while enjoying a full day of animal-watching at the Zoo.
The Brown-Foreman Nutcracker
When: December 5-20Where: The Kentucky Center
What: Check out the brand new version of the Nutcracker being performed for the first time in 2009.
