# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Brad Ryan Presents Grandma Joy and Me
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Carmichael's is excited to host Brad Ryan for his book, Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing One National Park At a Time.About this EventA special thanks to our community partner The Waterfront Botanical Gardens for hosting us in their space. About the Book:A heartrending, transformative true story following Brad Ryan and his grandmother Joy Ryan as they embark on a seven-year journey to visit every US National Park.About the Author:Brad Ryan is a veterinarian, wildlife conservationist, social media influencer, and writer from southeastern Ohio. He earned his BA from Miami University in Ohio, an MSc in mammalian biology from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, and a DVM/MPH combined degree from The Ohio State University, specializing in wildlife medicine and veterinary public health. For Brad, storytelling is a vehicle for healing—rooted in empathy, inspired by nature, and driven by a desire to help others feel seen and connected. As a keynote speaker, he champions LGBTQ+ inclusion in the outdoors, eliminating stigma around mental health, and the protection of wildlife and public lands.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/louisville/brad-ryan-presents-grandma-joy-and-me/100001990819536826
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness, lgbt-pride, mental-health, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 1 hour
  - Location: Waterfront Botanical Gardens
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 33.33, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Louisville
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Waterfront Botanical Gardens
- **lat**: 38.2632837
- **long**: -85.7239738
- **full address**: Waterfront Botanical Gardens, 1435 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Brad Ryan Presents Grandma Joy and Me being held?
  - **A:** Brad Ryan Presents Grandma Joy and Me takes place on Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sat, 11 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Waterfront Botanical Gardens, 1435 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Brad Ryan Presents Grandma Joy and Me?
  - **A:** Brad Ryan Presents Grandma Joy and Me is organized by Susan Norton.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Brad Ryan Presents Grandma Joy and Me is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Louisville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Brad Ryan Presents Grandma Joy and Me sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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