Kenny Payne’s Road With UofL Basketball Likely Leads To A Dead End
Kenny Payne said he could see the gap closing, and in the strictest statistical sense, this much was true. Kentucky beat Louisville by 23 points last year, but only by 19 Thursday night, 95-76. Should UofL maintain this rate of progress, which, granted, is a blur beside the movement of tectonic plates, the Cardinals could…
Blue Dog’s New Owner Keeps On Keeping On
It was a chilly, cloudy Saturday morning in January. The temperature was hovering around 37º. Even so, the sidewalk tables in front of Frankfort Avenue’s beloved Blue Dog Bakery & Café were filling up just the same, hungry travelers clad in parkas and mittens, eagerly awaiting a steaming coffee drink and pastry treat. Inside Blue…
10 Ways To Celebrate Mardi Gras & Fat Tuesday In Louisville
Whether you’re in search of the perfect king cake in Louisville or you’re ready to hit the town for a night of jazz and bourbon… laissez les bon temps rouler. ShopBar 6 p.m. | Free Entry LouOyster Cult Pop-Up at The MerryWeather 6 p.m. | Free Entry You’ll have to be early if you hope…
New Louisville Vegan Spot Cosmic Bird Has Landed
Step inside Cosmic Bird, the new vegan joint on Baxter Ave., and you’ll find leftovers and memorabilia from its vegan-focused predecessors. However, despite reminders of the building’s Flour Shoppe and Morels Cafe past, owner and chef James Morier has his sights set on a fantastic and far out future. A trained chef with 20 years…
Bob Edwards, Louisvillian And Former ‘Morning Edition’ Anchor, Dies
“He was Bob Edwards of “Morning Edition” for 24 1/2 years, and his was the voice we woke up to,” Susan Stamberg said to NPR’s Lynn Neary of her former “All Things Considered” co-host Bob Edwards. Bob Edwards died on Saturday, Feb. 10. Edwards is best known for his work as host of “Morning Edition.”…
Louisville Restaurant Week Is Ready To Serve
Who’s ready for Louisville Restaurant Week? Louisville’s premiere foodie experience is ready to kick off another year of fun food experiences in one of the foodiest cities in the country. Louisville is known for its bourbon culture, horse racing, and great food. Joining the Louisville Restaurant Week fun is a great way to experience local…
Portugal. The Man Stops In Louisville For Valentine’s Show With SNACKTIME
Portugal. The Man with SNACKTIME Old Forester’s Paristown Hall Wednesday, February 14, 7pm Tickets: $45-$85 Portugal. The Man (PTM) is an ever-evolving ensemble with core members who first bonded over music and movies while growing up near the remote town of Wasilla, Alaska. Founding bassist Zach Carothers told LEO Weekly that, in those days, “there…
Time For Peace Between Bob Baffert And Churchill Downs
Bob Baffert has done his time. And then some. He has finally capitulated to Churchill Downs, abandoning his ill-advised attempt to overturn Medina Spirit’s 2021 disqualification from the Kentucky Derby, and going so far as to grovel. Not only did Baffert and owner Amr Zedan agree to dismiss their case “in its entirety, with prejudice,”…
5 Things To Do This Weekend In Louisville (2/9-2/11)
From burlesque shows to Black History celebrations, there’s plenty to do for lovers and singles alike. Oh, and football fans too, I guess. FRIDAY, FEB. 9 The Whirling Tiger Valentine’s Pop-Up The Whirling Tiger No cover | 6 p.m. The Butchertown music venue and bar is back with another over-the-top pop-up. Enter the land of…
The Superlist Of Louisville Comedy (February)
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Louisville Acapella Quartet Serenades With Singing Valentines
Listen, flowers are great, but they don’t exactly last forever. What does, you ask? Our favorite memories, of course. Which is exactly why a quartet from Louisville’s Thoroughbred Chorus created the “Singing Valentine.” The Singing Valentine is exactly what it sounds like. Treat your significant other, a parent, grandparent, or any of your loved ones…
8 Girly Galentine’s Events In Louisville
From shopping small and making new friends to a Taylor Swift dance party — and even a communal flower bar — Louisville is pulling out all the stops for you and your best palentines. Check out these oh-so-girly Galentine’s Events coming up soon. (All genders welcome!) Westport Village Ladies’ Night Out (Feb. 8) | 5-7…
5 Black-Owned Businesses In Louisville To Visit This February
When it comes to Black-owned businesses, Louisville has plenty of unique, high-caliber establishments with deep ties to the community. In fact, two out of 38 Black-owned records stores in the United States call our city home. Take a look at a few of the many local Black-owned businesses and let us know who you’d add to…
The Speed Cinema Brings Fractured American Fable ‘Sweet East’ To The Big Screen
“Sweet East” Wednesday, February 7 6 p.m. | $12/$8 for Speed & Louisville Film Society members Speed Cinema, 2035 S. 3rd St. After years of shooting film as the cinematographer for Alex Ross Perry’s films (“The Color Wheel,” “Her Smell”), and impressing audiences with the frantic underworld look of the Sadfie Brothers’ breakout hit “Good…
BAREfit Rebrands As A Co-op, Vows Not To Turn Anyone Away For Training
Tucked away in a little corner off Logan Street behind Falls City Community BikeWorks in the Shelby Park neighborhood, you’ll find BAREfit Adventure Training — a small gym focused on holistic fitness and natural movement training through use of various re-purposed and non-traditional gym equipment, making for a unique workout experience. Having been a member…
Va Va Vixens Celebrate 15 Years As Louisville’s Premiere Burlesque Group
“I feel like we are the elders.” So says Lany Stardust, host of the Va Va Vixens: Anniversary of Love show. The truth of this statement stings a bit. I remember the first days of the Vixens, back when it was a ragtag group of exhibitionists performing at the Alley Theater in the old Butchertown…
K-Pop Phenoms Oneus Return To Louisville
K-pop is, at times, a controversial industry with young kids training, often at great expense, for only the chance to become part of a band, and then an even slimmer chance of becoming famous. This is not unlike the American boy band machine of the ‘90s, which produced NSYNC and Backstreet Boys, and who had…
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[Vlog] The Metal Grind With Athena Prychodko: Feb. Live Metal Preview
Athena Prychodko does a great many things. She works in film as a producer, makeup artist, actress, etc. and she’s hip to all things metal, both locally and beyond. Here, Athena will bring you the latest in metal news: where to find it, where to see it, and definitely what she thinks about it. Locally,…
El Mundo’s New Brunch Warms And Satisfies
I felt pretty sad last month when I read El Mundo’s social-media post announcing management’s decision to “put the original, quirky, tiny Frankfort Avenue location on pause until the Spring.” The good news was that El Mundo’s newer, larger Highlands shop, which opened during the Covid-19 pandemic, remains open. It has expanded service to seven…
‘Dreamboat Annie’ Docks Riverside At KFC Yum Center With Heart And Special Guest Cheap Trick Onboard
Legendary Rock Bands Heart and Cheap Trick are making a stop at KFC Yum Center on Saturday, May 18. “We’re excited and all geared up to hit the road in 2024 to perform for our devoted fans,” Heart’s lead vocalist Ann Wilson said in a release. She added “The exceptional talent of the band —…
Let’s Improve The Restaurant Menu!
Menus: Can’t live with ‘em. Can’t live without ‘em! You step into a restaurant, take your seat, and pick up the menu. How does this make you feel? Joy at anticipating a tasty meal, or fear that something is about to make you crabby? Why must menus disappoint us in so many ways, from look…
The 2024 Bourbon & Beyond Lineup Is Here
The new lineup for Bourbon & Beyond has landed. We won’t take up too much time with the nuts and bolts but get right down to it. The festival, now in its sixth year will be held Sept. 19-21 at the Highland Festival Grounds. This year the festival expands to 5 stages and over 100…
Louisville’s Nulu Bock And Wurst Fest Kicks Off In March For 7th Year
The Nulu Bock and Wurst Fest returns on Saturday, Mar. 23 for the 7th year. The bock fest tradition began in the mid-19th century to mark the change of seasons when the beer, a dark German lager known as bock, was released after aging in the winter. Because of Nulu’s proximity to Nanny Goat Alley…
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[Vlog] The Metal Grind With Athena Prychodko (1-22)
Athena Prychodko does a great many things. She works in film as a producer, makeup artist, actress, etc. and she’s hip to all things metal, both locally and beyond. Here, Athena will bring you the latest in metal news: where to find it, where to see it, and definitely what she thinks about it. Locally,…
3 Concerts To See In And Around Louisville (Jan. 19-21)
Friday, Jan. 19 Queens of Soul Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts $33+ | 7:30 p.m. The Louisville Orchestra presents an evening of soul music by R&B legends Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Patti LaBelle and more. Stormruler, Volcandra, Graveripper, and Unholy Swarm Portal at fifteenTwelve $15 | Doors at 8, Show at 8:30…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (Jan. 19-21)
Friday, Jan. 19 Festival of the Freaks 1443 Shelby St. $10 | Doors at 6 p.m, Show at 7 p.m. It’s a freakshow, y’all. With magic, feats of strength, and a real wizard, this event promises to kick the weekend off in fine, freaky fashion. Dolly Disco 1386 Lexington Rd. $18 | 18+ | 8…
We Love Sankalp’s Indian Fare, Once We Found It
I try not to miss much when it comes to developments in local restaurants. It happened this month, though, when I finally got to Sankalp Louisville for what proved to be one of the best Indian meals ever. Where has this place been all my life? Or to be more specific, why was I so…
While Florida State Looks To Leave ACC, Louisville’s Heird Proud Of School’s Membership
Top to bottom, sport by sport, the Atlantic Coast Conference is unsurpassed. It’s the bottom line that lags. Despite the best broad-based programs in college athletics and an academic profile soon to be enhanced by the additions of Stanford and Cal-Berkeley, the University of Louisville’s league is much less competitive when it comes to cash. …
26th Annual Louisville Jewish Film Festival Kicks Off Feb. 3
The Trager Family Jewish Community Center will present the 26th annual Louisville Jewish Film Festival which is taking place Saturday, Feb. 3 – Sunday, Feb. 18. The festival will host 6 in-person films, 4 full-length, and 7 short virtual films as part of the series. The films in the festival offer a wide range of…
Superstar Lionel Richie And Groove Masters Earth, Wind & Fire To Play Yum Center In June
Hello, is it this show you’re looking for? International star Lionel Richie will be playing the KFC Yum Center along with R&B/groove legends Earth, Wind & Fire on Wednesday, June 12. Lionel Richie ( also formerly of celebrated ‘70s band, The Commodores) has sold over 125 million records, has four Grammy awards, an Oscar and…
The Oddities and Curiosities Expo Returns To Louisville In February
The 2024 Oddities and Curiosities Expo will return to Louisville on the weekend of Feb. 3 – 4 at the Kentucky Expo Center. From taxidermy, preserved animal specimens to horror and Halloween-inspired art, and other spooky knick-knacks, the expo is the perfect time to explore your darker side and discover new artists and creators in…
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[Video] Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Mentions Muhammad Ali In His ‘Your Life’s Blueprint’ Speech, 1967
In honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. — and Louisville as a city in flux (and because he mentions Muhammad Ali) — his “Your Life’s Blueprint” speech from 1967 to a group of students in Philadelphia seems especially poignant. The city of Louisville moved through some of its darkest days over…
Celebrate The Legacy Of Civil Rights Leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In Louisville
MLK Day Activities Monday, Jan. 15 Certainly there have been many activists who’ve helped lead the fight for civil rights in this country. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s name is most often brought up in relation to the civil rights movement of the mid-20th century. It is important to honor his legacy but to remember…
The SUPERLIST Of Louisville Comedy For Jan. 10 And Beyond
From our friends at Louisvillelaughs.com A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom). UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS Wednesday, Jan. 10 7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic…
Hey Louisville, Here Come 2024’s Restaurant Trends, Like ‘Em Or Not
Well, here we are. It’s 2024, another year has gone into the history books. We’re at that annual point when we talk about New Year’s resolutions (and how quickly we break them). This is also when we fondly remember that jolly old Roman deity Janus. whose name gave us “January” because he bears a face…
Michigan Spy Scandal Raises Eyebrows, UofL Fans Want Rules Applied Equally
Now what? Now that Michigan has completed its unabashed undefeated season, hoisting a College Football Playoff trophy tainted by evidence of an extensive spying operation, how will the sport’s stewards reconcile the Wolverines’ clear superiority with their surreptitious shenanigans? Will victories be vacated? Will a national championship be revoked? Will head coach Jim Harbaugh be…
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‘The Zone Of Interest’: Nazis, They’re Just Like Us [Film Review]
The Zone of Interest radically upends the idea of a Holocaust movie — to brilliant effect If silence is violence, then I’d deem Jonathan Glazer’s The Zone of Interest the most brutal film in theaters today. Emotionlessly presenting a daily report on one of Führer und Reichskanzler Adolf Hitler’s most loyal soldiers, the film quietly explores…
King Buffalo’s Sean McVay On Keeping It DIY, Recording In A Cave, And Sort Of Opening For Iron Maiden.
Rochester, New York-based heavy psychedelic rockers King Buffalo stay busy. The trio of vocalist/guitarist Sean McVay, bassist Dan Reynolds, and drummer Scott Donaldson only formed 10 years ago and already has four full-length albums and five EPs under their belts, as well as tours with the likes of Clutch, All Them Witches, and Elder, among…
The Oracle Of Ybor: Devil Of A Detail
Dear Oracle, After 50 years of working, I am starting off 2024 as retired. I’m looking forward to a few things, like traveling and spending time with my grandchildren, but It is a little daunting not knowing what my day-to-day will look like. How can I ease into this new stage of life? –Ready to…
Bonnaroo Announces 2024 Festival Lineup
Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival has announced its 2024 Lineup. Happening June 13 – 16 on the Bonnaroo Farm in Manchester, TN, the lineup will feature superstar artists Red Hot Chili Peppers, Post Malone, Megan Thee Stallion and more. Bonnaro features 10 stages running over the course of four days. Presale tickets go on sale…
10 Things Under $15 To Do In And Around Louisville This Week (Jan. 8-12)
Monday, Jan. 8 Nightclub Dance Lessons Hotel Louisville $10 | 6:30 p.m. Join this one-hour dance lesson to learn the basics of Night Club 2-step dance. This class will last for 6 weeks. Spooner-oke Mag Bar Free | 10 p.m. Karaoke with Spooner at Mag Bar plus Happy Hour-esque drink specials. ‘ Tuesday, Jan. 9…
3 Concerts To See In And Around Louisville This Weekend (1/5 -1/7)
Friday, Jan. 5 The Gary Falk Quartet Derby City Gaming Downtown Free | 7 p.m. Visit the new Derby City Gaming complex downtown and enjoy the smooth sounds of Gary Falk Quartet. Saturday, Jan. 6 vile. Album Release Show Headliners Music Hall $15 in adv./$20 Day of show | 5 p.m. Get ready for a…
The Midwesternist: On the Legality of Mailing Feces
I mailed a box of my own poop to a lab in Wisconsin. Before I sent it, I made the mistake of setting the box down ever so briefly in our living room, fully sealed and inconspicuous. I am an unfailingly honest parent. So when my seven-year-old asked “what’s in the box?” I had no…
Banish The Winter Chill With Warming Ph? At Eatz
Vietnam is a tropical country, mostly. In its southern reaches, around Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) and the Mekong Delta, it’s searing hot and sopping humid virtually all year. So how did a country so torrid give birth to ph?, that aromatic, beefy soup-as-entree that’s delicious all year ‘round but lovably warming during winter’s…
What To See: A Gallery Roundup For January
A gallery roundup of art shows to see in Louisville this month. Note: This list is a selection of current exhibitions. “H2O” Jan. 2024-Jan. 2025 Art featuring water. “THIS WE BELIEVE” Jan. 2024-Jan. 2025 Art that considers the costs and consequences of allegiance. 21c Louisville 700 W. Main St. Hours: Mondays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-9…
LEO Weekly Is Hiring A Digital Media Editor ***Position Filled***
***Update*** Position Filled Are you a social media wizard who loves to write? Enjoy collaborating with a team of creative brains? We seek to hire a Digital Media Editor to guide LEO Weekly’s online presence. That means wearing quite a few hats: You’ll be figuring out what we should cover on our website alongside our…
3 Concerts To Catch In And Around Louisville This Weekend (12/30 – 12/31)
Saturday, Dec. 30 Tyler Childers: Live at Rupp Arena Rupp Arena (Lexington) 85+ | 7:45 p.m. This is the first of a two-night stint for Childers to celebrate the New Year in his home state of Kentucky. Tonight’s show is the earlier of the two starting at 7:45 p.m. The second show will start at…
Whoa, 2023! What Was The Big Hurry?
What? Another year has gone by already! How in the heck did that even happen? We’re another year away from the Covid-19 pandemic that came out of nowhere to scare the hell out of us, and we’ve become so blasé that only a tiny fraction of Americans have even bothered to get the updated and…
I Never Thought I Would Be a Widower At 48
Life is full of unexpected turns, and sometimes, the unimaginable becomes our reality. Losing a spouse is one of the most devastating experiences a person can go through. I never thought I would be a widower at 48 years old. It seemed like something that only happened to older individuals. But here I am, grappling…
Why Museum Plaza Failed to Launch
Louisville has many historic architectural attractions, including Old Louisville, City Hall, St. James Court, Whiskey Row, Farmington, and Locust Grove. For buildings of the modern era, however, Louisville has not been known as an architectural draw. Sure, there’s the Kentucky Center for the Arts, designed by the Caudill Rowlett Scott firm; Mies van der Rohe’s…
3 Concerts To Catch In And Around Louisville This Weekend (12/22-12/24)
FRIDAY, DEC. 22 Producing a Kind Generation w/ Future Killer The Whirling Tiger $10 | 8 p.m. Producing a Kind Generation’s song “Stain” made LEO music critic Jeff Polk’s list of the top local songs of 2023. As he wrote: PAKG was making this list regardless; it’s just that, initially, it was going to be…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (12/22-12/24)
FRIDAY, DEC. 22 All Is Calm Kentucky Opera Center for Cultural Health (708 Magazine St.) Pay what you can (contact the box office; general admission tickets are $55 otherwise) | 8 p.m. This beautiful and haunting show is about war — not so much about the fighting, but about the camaraderie and civility that World…
Louisville’s Herron Announces Run For State Senate
This story is by the Kentucky Lantern, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. More of Kentucky Lantern’s work can be found at kentuckylantern.com. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. State Rep. Keturah Herron, a Louisville Democrat, filed Tuesday to run for election to…
This Father-Daughter Duo’s Documentary Road Trip Is Stopping In Louisville
A father-daughter duo making a documentary about the father’s storied career as an artist will embark on a cross-country tour to share his story and film the movie next year — and their tour will include a stop in Louisville. The movie “Follow the Art: The Creative Journey of Tom Woodruff” will chronicle the life…
Review: Michael Mann’s ‘Ferrari’ Gives Us The Man And The Legend, But It’s Not Quite A Triumph
Ferrari Directed by Michael Mann. Written by Troy Kennedy Martin, based on the book by Brock Yates. Opens December 25. “Ferrari” gives Adam Driver a second chance to give an award-worthy performance as a real person with an Italian accent. Some of you may remember when Driver slapped on an accent to play doomed fashion…
Punk And Drag Will Come Together For This New Year’s Eve Celebration In Louisville
Local punk and drag artists will join forces for “Prag Nite,” a free New Year’s Eve party at Air Devils Inn. Doors will open at 8 p.m.; the night will kick off with a drag performance at 9 p.m. and will rotate between drag and punk between each set. The drag artists who’ll be performing…
LEO Weekly Is Hiring A Culture Writer. ***Position Filled***
****Update: Position Filled**** Louisville’s only alt-weekly is hiring a writer to bring new energy to its website — and bring sharp insight to stories about nightlife, music, cannabis, the arts scene, social media, local creatives and everything else that people in Louisville are talking about. We’re looking for someone who is bursting with story ideas…
LEO Is Hiring A News Writer
LEO Weekly is now seeking a full-time staff writer to join its newsroom. The ideal candidate loves to find and tell stories, and is ready to use interviews, public records requests and source development to find news that is overlooked by other outlets and tells the truth about life in Louisville. Staff writers are expected…
