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11 0 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 5.14 On The Town With Benefits F eatured NON-PROFIT EVENTS 5/1 Ferdinand's Ball Benefts: Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Facility 9 p.m. Muhammad Ali Center This kickoff to Derby weekend is a gala that features celebrity hosts and guests, live entertainment, gourmet foods and drinks from an open bar, silent auction, breathtaking riverfront and downtown views of Louisville and so much more. Dress is tie and cocktail attire. Tickets are $125/cocktail; $250/VIP; $500/all access. For more information visit ferdinandsball.com. 5/2 Derby Eve Gala: Safari Soirée Benefts: American Lung Association 8 p.m.- 12 a.m. Seelbach Hilton From start to fnish, the gala is an extraordinary evening of entertainment featuring hors d'oeuvres and cocktails, seated gourmet dinner prepared by master chefs, spectacular decor, sound and lighting, and live music from Nashville's Burning Las Vegas. Dress is black tie optional. Tickets are $300/ person. For more information call (502) 363-2652 or visit derbyevegala.org. 5/3 Silks in the Bluegrass Benefts: Operation Open Arms 7 p.m. Crowne Plaza Hotel Don't miss cocktails, dinner and entertainment by Lucie Arnaz, the Emmy award-winning daughter of Latin big- band (and I Love Lucy) star Desi Arnaz. Tickets are $250/person. For more information, visit oparms.org or call (502) 777-6300. 5/9-5/11 19th Annual Gardeners' Fair Benefts: Locust Grove 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This annual event offers visitors the chance to purchase fowers, herbs and plants along with a variety of tools, artistic and practical gardening accessories, wrought-iron sculptures, water gardens and antique yard furniture, among other delightful fnds. The silent auction includes antiques, quilts, art, gardening accessories and valuable gift certifcates. Admission is $6/adults; $3/children. For more information call (502) 597-9845 or visit locustgrove.org. 5/16-5/17 Old Louisville SpringFest Benefts: Old Louisville Neighborhood Council 12-10:30 p.m. First Street between Oak Street and Magnolia Avenue The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council and District 6 Councilman David James present the Third Annual Old Louisville SpringFest as a "Parisian fea market" that will feature more than 100 local arts and crafts vendors, food from local restaurants and food trucks, and plenty of libations. Friday night will offer entertainment from local bands. Saturday will feature the Kosair KidsZone. For more information call (502) 635-5244 or visit oldlouisvillespringfest.org 5/17 Waggin' Trail Walk for the Animals Benefts: Kentucky Humane Society 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Parklands of Floyds Fork Come out and enjoy a leisurely stroll with Fido and be surrounded by hundreds of area pet lovers on a journey to save lives and celebrate the human-animal bond. In addition to the walk, there will be food, music, booths and lots of family-friendly activities. Registration is $25/advance; $30/ day of walk. For more information visit kyhumane.org. 80-112 BACK.indd 110 4/18/14 11:38 AM