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Louisville residents don't have to travel far to go out to the ball game. Louisville Slugger Field rests nicely in the heart of downtown Louisville on Main Street, providing residents and visitors with a great entertainment option.

Slugger Field, named after the famous Louisville Slugger baseball bats and museum, is home to the Louisville Bats baseball team. The stadium opened in 2000 and currently seats over 13,000 people.

Slugger Field's unique design includes a huge video board, a continuous concourse around the field, full field view from all concessions, an outfield seating berm, two full-service restaurants, a playground and carousel, for the kids, and a home to backstop distance equal to that of Chicago's Wrigley field.  A family of four can enjoy the game and even buy several drinks and snacks for $24-40. This is simply unbeatable.

But what truly makes Slugger Field  worth visiting is that it really does entertain the entire family. With competitions like the Buddy Bat Race at each game, visits from Buddy the Bat on the concourse, and opportunities for the kiddos to throw the first pitch, Louisville children have opportunity to make excellent memories on this field.

Additionally, Slugger Field has opportunities for community children to learn through its Education Days and Scout Nights. These options allow teachers to find learning experiences outside of the classroom for their students.

But baseball isn't all that Slugger Field offers. They also sell tickets to Thunder Over Louisville and provide great seating within the stadium for a first-class view of the incredible fireworks show. These tickets give patrons access to clean restrooms, a live post game concert, the baseball game, and a variety of concessions. Plus, they allow guests to come and go from the stadium as they please.

Season tickets  are available for purchase through the Louisville Bats website, as well as luxury suites and single day tickets.

For more information on why entertainment options like Slugger Field make Louisville an excellent place to call home, please contact The Vince Carter Team.

Of the two sides of the Ohio River in Kentuckiana, the Louisville side generally attracts the most visitors. However, one restaurant remains an exception: Derby Dinner Playhouse in Clarksville, Indiana.  Located just across the river, this dinner house is easily accessible to Indiana and Kentucky residents alike.

Derby Dinner Playhouse provides excellent food and excellent entertainment all in one setting. The theatre is in its 35^th season and serves over 200,000 patrons per year. The playhouse serves Classic American Cuisine, and its vocal ensemble "The Footnotes" entertain guests while they eat. A full bar and desserts are available to complete the dining experience.

But of course, Derby Dinner Playhouse  is about more than just food. It's the entertainment that really makes this place stand out. The playhouse has produced every one of the top 50 Broadway musicals  of all time, including Oklahoma, Hello Dolly, and Annie. They currently produce eight mainstage shows that run Tuesday through Sunday year-round. Additionally, they also present four Children's Musical Theatre productions and seven concerts a year.

Derby Dinner Playhouse features a circular room with a stage in center to provide the audience with multiple angles and a great view. Servers wait on tables, ensuring that no glass runs dry. Guests enjoy their meals while watching quality productions complete with lights, costumes, and a full orchestra.

At Derby Dinner Playhouse, the doors and buffet open at 6pm Tuesday through Sunday and at 11:45am on Sunday and Wednesday for a special matinee showing of the current production. You can view the full schedule below.  Ticket prices range from $29 to $42, depending on the day, time, and number of tickets purchased.

Derby Dinner Playhouse is currently showing Death and Taxes and is looking forward to opening 8 Track-Sounds of the 70's after Valentine's Day. Other upcoming productions this year include Blue's Clues Live! Blue's Birthday Party, Hairspray,  Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, and more.

Derby Dinner Playhouse keeps Kentuckiana residents and visitors entertained well. For information on making this great city your home, please contact The Vince Carter Team.