Cultural Events at 21c Louisville

Nestled in the heart of Museum Row and downtown Louisville, 21c is an epicenter for culture, activity, and artistic expression for the city and region. The union of 21c Museum Hotel and Proof on Main create an exciting array events, including artist lectures, and dinners, a monthly film series, musical performances, Trolley Hop activities, and much more. While there's often something going on at 21c, we're happy to make suggestions within our neighborhood so you can get the most out of your visit to Louisville. Please contact us at 502.217.6300 if you have any questions.

Artist Dinner with Anthony Goicolea

Saturday, January 28, 2012
Artist Talk: 6pm | Atrium Gallery | Free and open to the public
Artist Dinner: 7pm | $85 for three-course dinner, provided by Proof on Main

Sharpen your knives and join 21c for dinner with Anthony Goicolea, in celebration of the opening of Alter Ego: A Decade of Work by Anthony Goicolea.

This exhibition is organized jointly by the North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, and Telfair Museums, Savannah, in collaboration with 21c Museum, Louisville.

Space is limited so RSVP to Megan at mbreier@21cHotels.com or 502.217.6374 today! A credit card will be required to hold reservation.

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Bourbon & The Girls*

presented by 21c Museum Hotel, Proof on Main and Jefferson's Reserve

Thursday, Feb 2, 2012 | 6-7pm
$25, includes themed Bourbon tastings & caramelicious snacks by Chef Paley
PLUS a cocktail voucher for your fav libation at Proof's bar

Sisterhood*, sass and samples of the best Bourbons our lovely commonwealth has to offer
(*though fellas are always welcome to get in on the fun).

Move over chocolate. Mamma has a new love. Because when caramel meets Bourbon, magic ensues.

Space is LIMITED! RSVP to Megan at mbreier@21cHotels.com or 502.217.6374 today.

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Curator's Tour of 21c Museum's New Exhibition, Alter Ego: A Decade of Work by Anthony Goicolea, with Chief Curator and Director of Arts Programming Alice Gray Stites

Friday, February 3, 2012
7:00pm | Meet in the Street Level Gallery
Free and open to the public

Join us for a tour of 21c Museum's latest exhibition, featuring a decade of work by first generation Cuban American artist Anthony Goicolea. Goicolea is one of the most celebrated, respected artists working today. He has exhibited widely in group and solo exhibitions at venues throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia, and his work is held in many public collections, including those of the Whitney Museum of American Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and the Museum of Modern Art, New York.

Goicolea is now living and working in Brooklyn, New York. Employing a variety of media, the artist explores themes ranging from personal history and identity, to cultural tradition and heritage, to alienation and displacement. His diverse body of work encompasses digitally manipulated self-portraits, landscapes, and narrative tableaux executed in a variety of media, including black-and-white and color photography, sculpture and video installations, and multi-layered drawings on Mylar.

This exhibition is organized jointly by the North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh, and Telfair Museums, Savannah, in collaboration with 21c Museum, Louisville.

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Celebrate Valentine's Day at 21c Museum Hotel and Proof on Main

Friday, February 10 – Saturday, February 18, 2012

Treat your lover to a romantic getaway. The Red Penguins have teamed up with Cupid to offer a special Valentine’s Day Package (with champagne, strawberries and a rose petal turndown) that starts at $259/night.

Prefer to supply your own props? Room only rates start at $199/night.

› Call 502.217.6300 to reserve or book online now

Valentine's Day Dinner at Proof on Main

Tuesday, February 14, 2012 | 5:30-10pm

Proof on Main is heating things up for Valentine's Day. Chef Michael Paley is creating a special tasting menu of your favorite Proof classics, rich with local flavor, to tantalizeyour taste buds.

› Book a table online or call 502.217.6360 for dinner reservations

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Sunday Series: Yoga with Art

Now Every Sunday
Yoga with Art 2:30 - 4pm, $5 in Gallery Three

STRETCH your horizons at 21c Museum's weekly Sunday Series.

BYOM (bring your own mat) for Yoga with Art. Flex those creative muscles as you work through a variety of ancient poses. Sessions are just $5 at the door and are led by Certified Yoga Teachers Skylar Smith, Teresa Phelps Martin, Marie Coma and Susan Schroedery. Attendees should bring their own mat or towel and water and arrive early to ensure a spot because space is limited.

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