August 17, 2022
8-17-2022
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The Doctor Is In: Racing Louisville Star Nadia Nadim’s Journey From Afghanistan To Kentucky
It was the kind of moment she had dreamed of as a child refugee in Denmark first learning soccer: Just four minutes after she took the field for the second time of the 2022 season, Racing Louisville striker Nadia Nadim, M.D., was squaring up for a penalty shot. The little time she had spent on…
Lynn Family Stadium Hosting Halloween Balloon Glow And Trick-or-Treat
Lynn Family Stadium, home to the Racing FC and Louisville City soccer teams, is hosting a Halloween Balloon Glow and trick-or-treat in late October. The stadium will have 10 hot-air balloons on the field with trick-or-treating stations at each balloon. And the family fun zone will have vendors, inflatables, live musical performances and seasonal foods…
World’s Largest Potluck, The Big Table, Coming To Iroquois Park
Organizers of The Big Table are hoping to set a new Guinness World Record for the World’s Largest Potluck at Iroquois Park on Sept. 11. The current record is held by a group in India, but Big Table organizers said this event is also aimed at fostering post-pandemic socialization. “Its purpose is to build greater…
Five Finalists Announced In ‘The Louisville’ Cocktail Competition
Mayor Greg Fischer announced five finalists in the competition to create “The Louisville” cocktail using Kentucky bourbon. Below are the five finalists, the bar they represent, and the bourbon they used in their cocktail. Finalists: Gary Bajdek, Jr. of Bourbon Street Cafe – Woodford Reserve Heaven Blakely of The Whirling Tiger – Monk’s Road Isaac…
Here’s The Full Schedule For Bourbon & Beyond 2022
For the first time since 2019, Bourbon & Beyond will return this fall. The four-day music festival, which runs from Thursday, September 15, through Sunday, September 18, at the Expo Center, released its daily schedules on social media this weekend. Here’s the full lineup of everyone who’ll be performing, cooking, and podcasting onstage. (These schedules…
Great Meadows Foundation Announces Newest Critic-in-Residence
The Great Meadows Foundation, a grant-giving nonprofit that supports local visual artists, recently announced its newest Critic-in-Residence. As part of Great Meadows’ Critic-in-Residence program, Melissa E. Feldman will live in Kentucky and engage with the local art scene from September 2 through October 9. According to the press release, Feldman is “an international contemporary art…
10 Things To Do In Louisville Under $10 This Week (8/29)
Monday, Aug. 29 Slackline Kentucky Monday Funday Waterfront Park Free | 6 p.m. All skill levels are welcome to this community slacklining event. There will be multiple slacklines setup of varying difficulty. You can find them to the left of the Big Four Walking Bridge, next to Acro Yoga Louisville. This is a great opportunity…
Jack Harlow Won 4 VMA Awards Last Night
Rapper Jack Harlow won four awards at the VMAs (MTV Video Music Awards) last night at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Harlow and collaborator Lil Nas X won three awards for their single “Industry Baby”: Best Collaboration, Best Art Direction, and Best Visual Effects. Song of Summer Harlow also won Song of Summer…
Inflation Squeezes Fixed-Income Kentuckians; Benefits Assistance Can Help
As inflation drives up the cost of living, Kentuckians on fixed incomes are especially vulnerable. More than 2,000 federal, state and local benefits are available for older adults and people with disabilities, which can be found online at benefitscheckup.org, along with help with applications and eligibility requirements. Aisha Williams, senior director of economic security and…
Louisville Author J.L. Kiefer To Open Butcher Cabin Books
A new bookstore geared toward the horror genre is opening at the nexus of the Highlands and Germantown. Butcher Cabin Books is set to open at 990 Barrett Avenue sometime in October. The bookstore, owned by horror writer and Louisville native J.L. Kiefer, will offer something unique in the Louisville independent book scene. “Focusing on horror,…
Dining Trends Come And Sometimes Go
How can you tell when a trend has run its course? Yogi Berra had the right idea with his memorable observation, “Nobody goes there any more. It’s too crowded.” Restaurant and culinary trends are sort of like that, too. A great new concept takes hold, catches fire, and before long everyone is doing it, some…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (8/26)
Saturday, Aug. 27 B*tcHyGlitZyCoOl Mercury Ballroom $25 | 6 p.m. A night of local music featuring a packed lineup, including Carly Johnson, Kiana & the Sun Kings, Sweet G & the Shine and Routine Caffeine. There will also be tarot readings, full glitter service and a portion of the proceeds will go to Planned Parenthood.…
Jack Harlow Will Co-Host The VMAs This Weekend
Jack Harlow will co-host the VMAs (MTV Video Music Awards) this weekend alongside Nicki Minaj and LL Cool J. The awards program will air on MTV this Sunday, Aug. 28, at 8 p.m. The hometown-hero rapper was nominated with his friend and “Industry Baby” collaborator Lil Nas X in two votable categories, Video Of The…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (8/26)
FRIDAY Taste of South Louisville Churchill Downs $50 | 6-8:30 p.m. Taste food from over 20 vendors and restaurants located in South Louisville like Seafood Lady, Caribbean Cafe and Vietnamese Kitchen. This is a great chance to try a bunch of new places all at once. All proceeds go to South Louisville Community Ministries mission…
Camp FurKids Dog Daycare To Open In Former Paw Zone Location
Exit The Paw Zone, enter Camp FurKids. Sporting a fresh new coat of dark green paint, the space at 1501 Mellwood Ave. that used to ring out with happy barks and howls will soon be rowdy again. Based on Facebook posts, it appears Camp FurKids Dog Daycare and Boarding plans to open sometime in early…
Norton Healthcare Is Having A Monkeypox Vaccine Pop-up Saturday
Norton Healthcare is holding a Monkeypox vaccination pop-up clinic this Saturday, Aug. 27 for people who have been exposed to, or are at high risk of contracting, the virus. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is not currently encouraging vaccination for the majority of the general public — instead it recommends monkeypox vaccines…
Louisville and Shepherdsville Play Starring Roles In New Netflix Miniseries ‘Lost Ollie’
A new live-action and animated Netflix miniseries, Lost Ollie, tells the story of a stuffed rabbit trying to find his way back to his owner. The four-episode show, which debuted yesterday, stars a collection of celebrities that includes Jonathan Groff, Mary J. Blige, and Gina Rodgriguez. Two other big stars in the show: the cities…
Big Summer Book Sale With Over 20,000 Books At Locust Grove
With more than 20,000 new, used and antiquarian books to choose from, every reader and book collector is bound to find something within their budget. The available books will encompass every genre including travel, science, fiction, cookbooks, history, children’s books and more. Parents can get books for the kids and for themselves too! All proceeds…
‘Shakespeare’s R&J’: Three Young Journalists Cover Different Facets Of The Play
” When Kentucky Shakespeare and Pandora Productions announced their co-production “Shakespeare’s R&J,” Arts Angle Vantage thought that some of our experienced young arts reporters might be interested in covering it. We asked and they were very interested. While this play has been performed across the country and overseas since its 1998 world premiere, this production…
The Lumineers’ Wesley Schultz Spoke With LEO: ‘We’re All Full Of These Very Interesting Twists And Turns’
The Lumineers released their fourth studio album BRIGHTSIDE early this year, and now they’re deep into a world tour. They’ll be in Louisville at the KFC Yum! Center on August 31. Expect a feel-good, sing-along vibe where the band and the audience unite around a shared emotional core, carried along by songs sung daily in…
A Corporate Landlord’s Takeover Spotlights Racial Inequities And Displacement Fears In West Louisville
This story was produced by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, a nonprofit newsroom by Louisville Public Media. For more, visit KyCIR.org. Stacey Young said he got a letter late last year informing him that an out-of-state company had bought the bungalow he’s rented for nearly a decade in west Louisville’s Shawnee neighborhood. Young immediately had…
Natural Disasters Compound Mental Health Issues For Kentucky Kids
Housing displacement and emotional trauma from natural disasters in the past year are likely worsening kids’ mental health in the Commonwealth, experts say, and new data from the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Kids Count Data Book show the state already saw a 28% increase in children’s anxiety or depression between 2016 and 2020. Dr. Terry Brooks, executive…
Shawnee Park Has A New Hiking Trail, And A Mural In Honor Of ‘Bud’ Dorsey Jr.
Shawnee Park has a new half-mile loop hiking trail in the old Fontaine Ferry Amusement Park area, and a new mural that uses photos captured by the late Charles “Bud” Dorsey, Jr. New Hiking Trail The newly completed hiking trail can be accessed near the Shawnee Boat Ramp. It’s a half-mile trail loop with views…
WalletHub Study Ranks Kentucky 7th-Worst State In Nation For Student Debt
This morning, personal finance website WalletHub released a study that said Kentucky ranks seventh-highest (in this case, seventh-worst) in the nation for “indebtedness and earning opportunities” for college students and graduates. The study is timely — earlier today, President Biden announced a plan to help millions of low- and middle-income Americans who owe student debt.…
Planned Parenthood Endorses 25 Kentucky Candidates As Abortion Bans Remain in Effect
As Kentucky’s near total ban on abortion remains in effect after the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the whirlwind of legal activity that followed, Planned Parenthood has announced its largest ever number of political endorsements for an election cycle in Kentucky. Earlier this week, Planned Parenthood endorsed 25 candidates across the Commonwealth, including Democratic…
‘Jagged Little Pill’ Comes To Kentucky Center For Performing Arts
Louisville will host the national tour launch of “Jagged Little Pill.” The musical inspired by Alanis Morisette’s album of the same name is only playing for two dates! Aug. 31 and Sept. 1 are the only chances to catch this show in Louisville. “We are so excited to host the launch of the national tour…
NuLu Fest Announces Live Music Schedule, Participating Breweries
NuLu Fest, a free street festival on the 600-800 blocks of Market Street, is returning for its 12th year on Saturday, Sept. 24, after a two-year hiatus. It’ll feature live music, a play area for kids, and more than 85 booths with local vendors. The line-up was announced this morning, along with participating breweries. (If…
DNC Chairman Joins U.S. Senate Candidate Charles Booker For Louisville Rally Tonight
Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison is joining U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker for a rally in downtown Louisville on Tuesday, as the latter enters the homestretch of his grassroots, underdog campaign to unseat Republican incumbent Rand Paul. The rally — which will be held at 6:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Center for African American…
Two Local Beer Events This Weekend In Louisville, And One With Margaritas
We’re still a little while away from Oktoberfest, but beer remains popular in every season. As it happens, there are two big events in Louisville that celebrate local brews, and we’ve got the info you need below. Of course, both events are 21+, so remember to bring your ID. Please drink responsibly and use a…
The Taste Of South Louisville Is At Churchill Downs This Weekend
The Taste of South Louisville will be happening this weekend, August 27 at Churchill Downs on Millionaires Row. Tickets are $50 and will benefit South Louisville Community Ministries who provide emergency help for neighors in crisis. There will be over 25 vendors, a cash bar, a traveling bookstore, chances to win dessert for the week,…
Deer Park Is Set To Host The Live Music Event PorchFest Next Month
On Sept. 18, The Deer Park neighborhood is back with its version of PorchFest. The idea of PorchFest was originally from Ithaca, New York and was intended to bring communities closer by offering a cozy way to listen to music, in a very un-”Deliverance”-like way. I’m sure someone has played Dueling Banjos at one of…
10 Things To Do Under $10 This Week In Louisville (8/22)
Monday, Aug. 22 Kentucky State Fair Kentucky Exposition Center $10 | Gates open daily at 7 a.m. The Fair lasts until the 28th, so you have all week to check out the endless list of things to do. For a quick guide of what to expect, head to LEO’s Guide. Tuesday, Aug. 23 Kentucky is…
Early Bird Tickets Are Now On Sale For Taste Of Louisville 2022
Early bird tickets are now available for The Taste of Louisville, an annual 21+ food tasting event that features more than 50 local food and drink businesses. Early bird tickets cost $70, and you can buy them here. The early bird offer lasts until Monday, September 5. After that, ticket prices will increase to $80…
Bike, Walk, Skate, Or Dance At CycLOUVia On Frankfort Avenue This Sunday
Ever wanted to bike down the middle of Frankfort Avenue with no cars around you? CycLOUvia, a free and recurring “open streets” event, is returning to Louisville on Frankfort Avenue this Sunday, Aug. 28, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Participants of all ages are invited to join by “walking, cycling, skateboarding, or dancing in…
Poll: Half of Kentuckians Say Pandemic is Over in Their Own Lives
Around half of Kentucky adults believe the pandemic is over in their personal lives, according to a new poll released by the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky. The findings come as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently relaxed its guidelines, eliminating quarantine recommendations for individuals exposed to COVID. The agency now advises wearing a high-quality…
Review: ‘Shakespeare’s R&J’ From Kentucky Shakespeare And Pandora Productions
Spoiler alert: Romeo and Juliet die. So do Tybalt and Mercutio. And though occasionally it gets cut out, so do Lady Capulet and Paris. But hey — we’ve known that for 400 plus years. Or do we? About a quarter of the way through “Shakespeare’s R & J,” Kentucky Shakespeare’s current collaboration with Pandora Productions,…
3 Concerts To Catch This Weekend In Louisville (8/19)
Friday, Aug. 19-20 Louisville Jazz Fest Iroquois Amphitheater $155 (both days) | Times vary Come experience the Louisville Jazz Fest hosted by Euge Groove and featuring music from Norman Brown, Paul Taylor, Peter White as well as Groove. There will be additional performances by Vincent Ingala, Eric Darius and Jazz In Pink. Saturday, Aug. 20…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (8/19)
FRIDAY, Aug. 19 Kentucky State Fair Kentucky Expo Center $10 | Gates open daily at 7 a.m. The list of things to do at the fair goes on and on — live music, fair food, carnival rides, farm animals, award winning fish aquariums, etc. So pick a day (Aug. 18-28), read LEO’s Guide, and head…
The Louisville Orchestra Announces Free Neighborhood Concerts
The Louisville Orchestra has announced a new series of free concerts under their Music Without Borders series. Tickets for the performances are not required and the public is encouraged to bring personal seating to the performances at Shawnee Park. The series kicks off at Iroquois Amphitheater at 8 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, and at…
The Homies Release New Album, ‘It’s A Lot Going On’
The Homies (Ace Pro, Shloob, Quiiso, and 2forwOyNE) have dropped a new album, It’s A Lot Going On! From the release: Creating their own beats, rhymes, and videos in house, The Homies’ music percolates with a joyful collective energy. Showcasing their mind-meld chemistry and knack for infectious hooks, the Louisville crew shares It’s A Lot Going…
A Guy Fieri-Themed Pub Crawl Is Coming To Louisville Next Month
Louisville is Derby City, River City, Falls City — and next month, it’ll be Flavortown. On Saturday, Sept. 3, FieriCon Louisville, a “Guy Fieri cosplay pub crawl for a cause,” will make its way through seven bars and eateries in NuLu and downtown. According to the event’s social media, here’s the schedule for the day:…
Kentucky Abortion Ban Remains In Place After State Supreme Court Denies Relief Request
The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the Commonwealth’s near total ban on abortion will remain in effect, denying a request from the ACLU and Planned Parenthood for emergency relief after a state appeals court allowed two bans to go into effect earlier this month. Thursday’s ruling follows a rollercoaster ride of legal activity:…
Donate School Supplies, Take A School Picture At Falls City Brewing Co.
School photos: the fodder of memes, the nightmare of students of all ages and all generations. If you grew up dreading picture day, you can make peace with it this weekend at a local venue — for a good cause. This Saturday, August 20, from 1-6 p.m., Falls City Brewing Co. (901 E. Liberty St.)…
TARC Receives $7.4 million In Grants For More Electric Buses
Transit Authority of River City (TARC) has been awarded $7.4 million in a grant to fund up to six all-electric buses and the charging infrastructure necessary to replace older diesel vehicles. TARC received the funding through the Low or No Emission Buses and Bus Facilities grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA). The grant’s description…
Savage Love: Quickies
This is a preview of this week’s Savage Love. The full version is now exclusively available on Dan’s website Savage.Love. Q: I’m a 40-year-old female, cis-het. I have very discerning tastes in men, and always end up alone. Any way to be more open without sacrificing my standards? A: You’ve either had a terrible run…
Art Sanctuary Will Host An Abortion Rights Benefit, ‘No Body’s Business,’ This Weekend
This Saturday, Art Sanctuary will present “No Body’s Business,” a fundraiser for Kentucky Health Justice. The event will take place from 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at Art Sanctuary, 1433 S Shelby St., and will include burlesque, music, multimedia, visual art, vendors, voter registration and resources about women’s health. The event is for the…
How Local Arts Institutions Are Incorporating Video, Sound And Immersive Experience Into Rotating Exhibits
This article is part of a series funded by Great Meadows Foundation. What’s it like to live inside an artist’s mind? Kentucky International Convention Center’s recent “Beyond Van Gogh” exhibit creates an interactive experience that takes visitors inside the artist’s psyche, utilizing technology and video to immerse guests directly into Van Gogh’s works, from emotional…
Former Kente International Owner Opens New Bookstore In fifteenTWELVE
IF you were a teenager in Louisville in the ‘80s and ‘90s and spent any time on the stretch of Bardstown Road in the Highlands, you were familiar with Kente International, the African imports store that Lisa Bennett-Uthman owned and ran with her (now ex-)husband, Musa Uthman. It was the place to go for incense,…
Barn 8 Delivers Culinary Treats In A Delightful Farm Setting
If you haven’t made your way out to Barn 8 Restaurant at Hermitage Farm in Goshen, take my advice: You ought to give it a try soon. You’ll be glad you did. Walk in the front door of the black, red-trimmed former horse barn on U.S. 42, and one of the first things you see…
What Does The Future Hold For Louisville’s Music Community?
Louisville music is something to love, and it’s love that makes the music. No matter how hard you try, you can’t force growth. Growth comes from within, which is why the future is bright for Louisville’s music scene: The city is bursting at the seams with talented musicians and a local fan base that’s expanding…
Sonic Breakdown: Jack Keyes — ‘Nowhere’ from ‘Dissolving In Dusk’
Jack Keyes is a person who appreciates an open interpretation to his music, and his song “Nowhere” is no exception. Joyfulness and wistfulness, he argues, are two sides of the same coin, and he’s decided that it should be up to the listener to decide which one they are experiencing. “It’s a song about being…
Bats Test Positive For Rabies In Jefferson County, Danger For Pets
Three bats have tested positive for rabies in the Jeffersontown area since July of last year, according to the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness (LMPHW), which is asking the public to take precautions. This can be particularly dangerous for pets, who have a higher likelihood of encountering wildlife. But, for humans, it’s…
Historic Paget House On River Road Finally Gets Long-Awaited Facelift
The old red mansion sat for decades on the Ohio River east of downtown, slowly decaying. It was the last building standing from a historic neighborhood that ultimately was swept away in the wake of the 1937 flood. But the Paget House, built in 1838, today looks shiny and new. The former family home, which…
Mayoral Nominees On Policing And Accountability In Louisville
For the next mayor of Louisville, policing — and rebuilding trust in Louisville’s police force — will be a major issue. After a tumultuous 2020 that saw the police killing of Breonna Taylor spark months of protests, the Louisville Metro Police Department came under a Department of Justice pattern or practice investigation that is expected…
What The Recent DOJ Charges On Four LMPD Officers Means
Lots of left-skewing folks, including me, have expressed irritation at the Justice Department’s delay in charging the former president for trying to replace Congress with a battalion of deadbeat dads who still listen to Ted Nugent. But things are looking up. The fact that the feds executed a search warrant at Trump’s Florida pleasure palace…
Hard Pass On Daniel Cameron
Daniel Cameron is a failed experiment. He’s the exact example of someone given an opportunity and placed in a position to do something good by the people of the state, yet, he’s pouring his energy into affairs that do not benefit the citizens of Kentucky. In fact, I would call his behavior and attention to…
