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Red River Gorge Is Already Growing — Will A Luxury Resort Push It Over The Edge?
Christie Abrams had a problem. And like many of the climbers, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts who live in the Red River Gorge area, she works out her issues in the wilderness. The cause of her consternation was a $135 million luxury resort with 170 rooms planned for the Gorge: a climbing and outdoor mecca…
Local Music Venues Have Yet To See Owed Federal Stimulus Money
On May 14, Headliners Music Hall owners Billy Hardison and Joe Argabrite stood on a stage in the venue’s parking lot, thanking the audience for their continued support through the pandemic. It was the first show at Headliners in more than a year. Sure, it wasn’t held indoors, like during normal times, but they pulled…
10 Things To Do For $5 And Under In Louisville This Week (6/14)
MONDAY, June 14 Movie Discussion: ‘Paper Moon’ Zoom Free | 6-7:15 p.m. Gather virtually with fellow movie lovers to discuss “Paper Moon,” a 1973 movie about a con artist and his 9-year-old partner, Addie Loggins. TUESDAY, June 15 Bridging The Divide: (Un)Known Project Frazier History Museum Free | 6-7 p.m. The creators and key partners…
5 Things To Do This Weekend In Louisville (6/11)
FRIDAY, June 11 ‘Gunda’ at Speed Cinema Speed Art Museum $8-$12 | 6 p.m. The Speed Cinema, with its true arthouse films and documentaries, is back open after a pandemic break! Their first showing is of “Gunda,” showing the “unfiltered lives of a mother pig (the eponymous Gunda), a flock of chickens (including one scene-stealing,…
Focusing on Financial Health: Chart the Path Toward Your Next Milestone
When was the last time you looked at your bank account balance? According to a recent study, over 60 percent of Americans check their balance at least once week. This is a habit, if practiced the right way, can you put on the path to achieving your financial goals. Whether you’re looking to becoming financially…
Summer Guide Roundup: What We’re Looking Forward To This Summer In Louisville
Last summer, Louisville, like the rest of the world, was basically shut down, with all of our favorite places and events in hibernation due to a deadly virus. This summer, we’re slowly starting to see things normalize, with more action throughout the city. Gatherings still aren’t quite like they used to be, but there are…
Your Guide to Louisville’s Outdoor Summer Concerts
If you’re like us, you’re probably trying to make your way back to regular concert-going after a long year without shows. Still, going back to crowded indoor venues might be an uncomfortable transition, even if you’re vaxxed. The happy medium: outdoor concerts. Even though Louisville doesn’t have as many this year as we normally do,…
Make Room for Marzz
Louisville is prime ground for talent. From churches to schools to the raw, self-taught dreamers, there is a deep well of artistry ripening in the protective boundaries of the city. One such talent, Marzz, born Laria McCormick, has been singing since she was four, honing her skills in the choir of her South End area…
La Suerte Serves A Great Latin-Style Brunch
In the joy of this almost post-pandemic summer, diners are rushing back to local restaurants. But servers, line cooks and other restaurant workers aren’t in such a hurry, so if you’re dining out in Louisville these days, you may encounter a wait. You’ve heard the stories: A three-hour delay at a popular riverside fried-fish eatery.…
Savage Love: Dumplings
Q: I’ve been living with my boyfriend for a year. We met on FetLife and I was honest about being in an open relationship (at the time) and seeking a sexual connection over a relationship. But one nut after another and pretty soon we were professing our love for each other and he shared that…
Creativity Outdoors: Six Ways To See Outdoor Art In The Area
Summer is almost here and the best thing about the season is being outdoors. Taking in art is something we usually think of as an indoor pursuit at museums and galleries, but Louisville has a large collection of art in public view. If you’re not feeling the crowds of summer concerts or are still a…
JCPS Students Pushing Natural Hair Protections On Local, State and Federal Level
A group of JCPS students is using hip-hop to push legislation banning race-based hair discrimination — and their efforts have resulted in the introduction of a Louisville Metro Council ordinance. The Real Young Prodigys, led by teacher NyRee Clayton-Taylor, make music to further social justice issues, and they were working on their latest song —…
Thorns & Roses: The Worst, Best And Most Absurd (6/9)
Rose: The Final Update On Friday, Gov. Andy Beshear is giving his final COVID-19 update. For more than a year, Beshear has delivered sad and scary news with poise and empathy that provided about as much calm as possible in a time of turmoil. His daily updates even produced a bunch of memes and jokes that…
Sex Crimes and Videotape
Imagine having one of the most traumatizing moments of your life recorded, distributed and viewed across the internet. This is a reality that survivors of sexual assault experience regularly. While the bystander effect (the diffusion of responsibility and acting in socially acceptable ways) has long been cited when discussing why bystanders don’t intervene, cellphone video…
No, History Will Not Remember
No one told me about Tulsa until I was in my 30s. I suspect I’m not the only one. Most Gen-Xers and older millennials, even those of us who went to college, didn’t have the story of how “Black Wall Street” was razed to the ground by white supremacists in our curricula. I had an…
The Downtown ‘Action Plan’ Lacks Vision
In the latest installment of the series, “Louisville Leaders Plan City’s Future,” the results are the same: Louisville has no idea what it wants to be, much less how it’s going to get there. But we sure do talk a good game. The Louisville Downtown Revitalization Team released its “Action Plan” last week, and someone…
