Southwest Airlines Calendar of Events (Excerpts)

Derby Festival's "Bedlam in the Streets" Bed Race
Louisville, May 2
If you've ever wanted to watch specially decorated beds racing down Fourth Street in downtown Louisville -- and who hasn't? -- then join us at the "Bedlam in the Streets" bed race, one of the most popular local events surrounding the Kentucky Derby. For more information, call 1-800-928-3378.

Examiner "Bay to Breakers"
San Francisco - May 15
Whether you're a serious runner or just want to have some fun, you won't want to miss the 83rd annual "Bay to Breakers foot race. Close to 100,000 runners, ranging from world-class athletes to joggers dressed in silly costumes, form a 7.5 mile block party moving through the streets of San Francisco to the breakers of the Pacific Ocean. For information, or to find out what a breaker is, call 415-777-7773.

Indy 500
Indianapolis - May 29
Like to watch cars driving around in circles really fast? Then you'll be happy to know that Southwest Airlines will once again be a major sponsor of the Indy 500. Call 317-635-9788 for more information on this annual event.

San Jose Jazz Festival
August 5-7
If you're interested in analyzing rhythmic understructure and highly sophisticated harmonic idiom, or even if you just want to hear some free music, check out the San Jose Jazz Festival. Enjoy top national and emerging local bands and artists, plus fine art, good food and lots of beverages. For more information call 408-288-7557

Shakespeare Festival
San Francisco - September 3 - October 2
By my troth, 'tis far nobler to enjoy free Shakespeare in the park than to sit at home watching old sitcoms. If thou seekest not to expand thine horizons, then get thee to a nunnery. O! happy knave who doth call 415-666-2221 for more dates and additional information.