Category Archives: Events

ST. JAMES COURT ART SHOW

Posted on October 15, 2012 by theurbanllama

I wanted to give a quick shout out to the annual St. James Court Art Show, which had a tremendous turnout two weeks back with over 300,000 attendees enjoying the weather, food and art. In its 56th year of existence, … Continue reading →

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BIG BLUE MADNESS BEGINS ANEW IN SEPTEMBER

Posted on September 23, 2012 by theurbanllama

On the heels of the University of Kentucky’s football team taking a 38-0 beating from Florida Saturday, it should be noted that UK’s basketball team started waking from its slumber with tickets for Big Blue Madness going on sale earlier … Continue reading →

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Urban Llama Scores 3rd Place in Derby Chili Challenge

Posted on September 21, 2012 by theurbanllama

In the inaugural running of the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Chili Challenge, my recipe for “El Cid” chili came in a respectable third. I have to say I didn’t know what to expect when I pulled into the parking lot at … Continue reading →

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Urban Llama Makes Derby Chili Challenge Finals

Posted on September 18, 2012 by theurbanllama

The Urban Llama was pleased to learn that my submission to the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Chili Challenge advanced through the opening round and earned a trip to the finals. This is the first year of the contest, which is sponsored by … Continue reading →

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FALL ARTS FESTIVAL AT JOSEPHINE SCULPTURE PARK

Posted on September 18, 2012 by theurbanllama

Sunday marked the 3rd annual Fall Arts Festival at the Josephine Sculpture Park in Frankfort. I had not previously visited the park, but love sculpture gardens and the idea of mixing art with the human landscape so there is an … Continue reading →

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Eleven Years Since That Morning

Posted on September 11, 2012 by theurbanllama

Eleven years are a long time to ruminate over an event like 9/11. It’s not a daily thought for me, but it’s always there underneath the surface, ready to pop up at any mention of the attacks. It’s a date … Continue reading →

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HURRICANE KATRINA PLUS 7

Posted on August 29, 2012 by theurbanllama

This is not a happy day in New Orleans. Hurricane Isaac is pounding the metro area. Thankfully the multi-billion dollar enhanced levee system installed after Hurricane Katrina appears to be holding. Still hundreds of thousands of residents are without power, … Continue reading →

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The 2012 London Summer Olympics

Posted on August 15, 2012 by theurbanllama

Bravo London, bravo! The games of the 30th Olympiad came off smashingly. That by itself is reason enough to celebrate these days. There were concerns going in to the Games that London organizers had insufficient security personnel, but Sunday the … Continue reading →

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AMERICA’S DARK KNIGHT CONTINUES IN WISCONSIN…GUN CONTROL ANYONE?

Posted on August 10, 2012 by theurbanllama

I began drafting this last weekend thinking the peg for my story was Aurora, Colo., when Oak Creek, Wis. fell victim to a mass shooting Sunday. Wade Michael Page, through his misguided hate, opened fire on a congregation at a … Continue reading →

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Seven People Killed at Sikh Temple in Wisconsin

Posted on August 5, 2012 by theurbanllama

At least seven people, including a lone gunman who was shot by police, have been killed in an apparent hate crime attack on worshippers at a Sikh temple in the Milwaukee suburb of Oak Creek, Wis. Police found four dead … Continue reading →

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