Get Your Spooky On While Taking A Trip To Bloomington, Indiana
Bloomington, Indiana, home of the Indiana Hoosiers at Indiana University, is home to some of the most interesting haunted sites in the country. Seeing as it is almost the spooky month, now is the perfect time to spend some time in this cozy but mysterious town full of myths and legends of places, streets, hidden…
This Louisville Restaurant Was Named One Of America’s Top 50 By The New York Times
North of Bourbon, a bourbon bar and restaurant in Louisville’s Germantown neighborhood, has earned a spot on the New York Times’ prestigious list of the 50 best restaurants in the United States for 2024. This marks a significant achievement for the local culinary scene, as the restaurant is the only Kentucky restaurant to be featured.…
Tuesday Tracklist: Louder Than Life Edition featuring Slipknot, Clutch, Marky Ramone, Slayer And More
In this feature, a different LEO staff member is supposed to share 7–10 of the songs they’ve got on repeat right now. However, I couldn’t narrow this down to just 10 tracks, so I’m going with lucky number 13 in celebration of Louder Than Life. And with over 130 acts playing this year, narrowing this…
Book Launch Event For ‘Trans Kids, Our Kids’ Set For September 26 At Carmichael’s Bookstore
The Campaign for Southern Equality is set to host a special launch event for their new book, Trans Kids, Our Kids: Stories and Resources from the Frontlines of the Movement for Transgender Youth, this Thursday, Sept. 26, at Carmichael’s Bookstore on 2720 Frankfort Avenue. The event begins at 7 p.m. and is free to attend,…
Kids’ Place In Space: The Under 21 Issue
When I started working full time at LEO, I had a few ideas for pieces I’d like to see in the issues and themes that I wanted to explore. One of those ideas was the Under 21 issue. The Under 21 issue offers a platform to Louisville’s young people to highlight issues and ideas that…
REVIEW: Here’s What We Experienced At Bourbon & Beyond 2024
Ugh! The dreaded Bourbon & Beyond day-after feeling. You know the feeling; waking up Monday morning, head still cloudy from too much bourbon, body aching from too much standing/dancing/walking around, and that bummed out, sad feeling that it’s all over but simultaneously happy because you gotten to experience it. To me, when I’m there it…
Louisville’s Chef Edward Lee In New Korean Competition On Netflix
Chef Edward Lee (Nami, 610 Magnolia) has gone international. He’s featured in a new cooking competition on Netflix. “Culinary Class Wars” is a Korean-launguage cooking competition featuring the best Korean chefs against the Junior best Korean chefs. There are the White Spoons who are Chef Lee’s group of chefs and the Black Spoons, who are…
US Department of Justice Appeals Dismissal Of Felonies Against 2 Officers In Breonna Taylor Raid
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed notice to appeal a federal judge’s decision to dismiss the most serious charges against two former Louisville Metro Police Department (LMPD) officers involved in the fatal 2020 raid on Breonna Taylor’s home. On Friday, prosecutors submitted a two-page notice to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals, seeking…
The Transfer Portal May Just Be UofL Football Coach Jeff Brohm’s Secret Weapon
The penalty flag was flung while the football was still sailing. Clarence Cotton, the field judge, decided Georgia Tech’s Ahmari Harvey had interfered with Louisville’s Ja’Corey Brooks as they sprinted along the home sideline Saturday afternoon at L&N Stadium. The infraction proved to be immaterial, but also instructive. For despite Harvey’s excessive contact, Brooks broke…
Irish Rap Group, Kneecap on Punk Influences, Their Movie, and Louder Than Life Debut
Irish rap trio Kneecap out of Belfast in the North of Ireland have grown exponentially over the last year. With their new critically acclaimed album Fine Art, along with a biopic starring themselves as well as Michael Fassbender, Kneecap’s recognition has grown far outside of their homeland. The controversial rap group will be bringing their…
Judas Priest’s Richie Faulkner Talks Near Death Experience At Louder Than Life
September 26, 2021 had been a good day for then 41-year old Richie Faulkner, guitarist for heavy metal legends Judas Priest, (which he joined in 2011 following the departure of founding guitarist K.K. Downing). Although he had been feeling a little fatigued earlier in the day, Faulkner was in top form as the band ripped…
United in Recovery and Reform: A Call for Change in Kentucky’s Approach to Addiction
As two advocates from different corners of Kentucky, we come together with a shared mission born from our personal struggles with addiction and incarceration. We are Britney Allen Jones and John Bowman, and we are both in long-term recovery. With September being Recovery Month, we reflect on our journeys and remember those who are no…
James Graham Brown Foundation Awarded This Huge Grant To Support The Gateway On Broadway Housing Project
The James Graham Brown Foundation has awarded a $575,000 grant to Housing Partnership, Inc. (HPI) to support the Gateway on Broadway project in Louisville, Kentucky. This grant will be used to help complete the build-out of the Gateway Community Resource Center, located on the first floor of a renovated five-story warehouse in the city’s Russell…
Gov. Andy Beshear And Other Prominent Kentucky Leaders Call On State Rep. Daniel Grossberg To Resign Amid Allegations
Kentucky State Representative Daniel Grossberg has been permanently banned from a Louisville strip club following allegations of inappropriate behavior toward dancers, including touching one dancer during a performance and offering another $5,000 for sex. Grossberg, a Democrat representing Louisville, has denied all allegations of misconduct. Governor Andy Beshear and other prominent Democrats, including Lt. Gov.…
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg Announces Over $1 Million For Homeless Initiatives
This week, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg announced $1.1 million in grant funding for homeless initiatives, aiming to strengthen support for the city’s vulnerable populations. Eight local nonprofit organizations, including Hope Village and Volunteers of America Mid-States, will receive portions of the funding to enhance case management and emergency shelter services, particularly during extreme weather conditions.…
A Convicted Pedophile’s Art Exhibit and Children’s Book Pulled Amid Findings Of Sexual Abuse
Jason Lamar Thompson, also known by his artistic alias “Dafri,” is facing significant backlash following revelations of his past criminal convictions as a pedophile. Thompson, who is listed on the Kentucky Sex Offender Registry for six counts of second-degree sexual abuse, has seen his career take a dramatic turn after two major decisions were made…
Books: Uncovered Pride And Shame
Pikeville, Kentucky and surroundings make up the whitest Congressional district in America. So when white nationalists knock on the sheriff’s door asking for permits to hold a rally, would an innovative sociologist see opportunity to put a revealing spotlight on cultural phenomena? Arlie Russell Hochschild decided to come visit and talk with the participants and…
Getaway Guide To London, Kentucky, For The Perfect Natural Adventure
London, Kentucky has had plenty of press recently, but not for a reason that most folks want their city to be known. The London of the Appalachian Mountains is full of outdoorsy adventure and beautiful landscapes. It’s the perfect getaway from the noise of the city and for any who love good trails, kayaking ,…
This Beloved Downtown Louisville Bar Is Closing Its Doors After Five Years
Expo, a popular cocktail bar nestled along Louisville’s thriving Whiskey Row, has closed its doors after nearly five years of serving the community. The bar, located at 114 Main St., was known for its innovative approach to cocktails, including its signature drink, the Acid Cat Spirit Guide, which had become a local favorite. In a…
Why We Created The Louisville Book Festival
I’ll admit right from the top that I am biased because I am the Festival Director of the Louisville Book Festival, but I seized the opportunity to work with the organization after interviewing its founder for LEO Weekly in 2021, and I believe that the Louisville Book Festival is one of the best events in…
Jefferson County Opens Online Mail-In Absentee Portal for Voters
Beginning Saturday, September 21, Jefferson County voters who qualify for mail-in absentee voting can request their ballots through an online portal. This system will remain open until October 22, allowing eligible voters to apply and ensure their participation in the upcoming General Election. Jefferson County Clerk Bobbie Holsclaw said she encourages all qualified voters to…
You’ve Been Missing Out On The Ethopian Flavors Of Louisville’s Queen Of Sheba
There’s a lot to love about the spicy, aromatic wonders of Ethiopian food, and I’ll tell you right now that I love it. But Ethiopian cuisine makes some folks nervous. Why is that? Here’s why: Walk in to an excellent Ethiopian restaurant like Louisville’s Queen of Sheba without a prior introduction to this ancient East…
Kentucky Is Seeing A Spike In School Threats. Here’s What The FBI Has To Say.
Kentucky schools have experienced a concerning rise in threats this month, with at least five students facing felony charges for hoax threats. Among those charged are three children from Elizabethtown. These incidents follow closely on the heels of a tragic school shooting in Georgia, where four people lost their lives. The FBI’s Louisville office has…
Tracy Likes This One: “Fresh Kill” Is An Unheeded Fever Dream
The early ‘90s was an explosive time for indie cinema, a window of time where filmmakers of different backgrounds were able to lean into experimentation to make and distribute films that broke the mold of traditional storytelling. Now that 30 years have passed since that fruitful time, we are seeing many of those films be…
Tuesday Tracklist: Bourbon & Beyond Edition featuring My Morning Jacket, Sam Bush, Sting, And More (9/17)
In this feature, a different LEO staff member will share 7–10 of the songs they’ve got on repeat right now. (Songs by Louisville artists are marked with an asterisk.) Got a track that you think we’d like? Let us know at leo@leoweekly.com. You can also keep up with our Tuesday Tracklist and Listen Local picks…
Hotel Genevieve The First In Kentucky To Receive This Prestigous Award
Louisville’s Hotel Genevieve has become the first hotel in Kentucky to receive a Michelin Key, the hotel equivalent to the famed Michelin Star for restaurants. It is one of just 168 hotels across the United States to earn this recognition, awarded for exceptional service, design and guest experience, according to the Michelin guide website. Located…
Hoisted By His Own Petard: How Will Trump’s Chaos Backfire?
We have a new Louisville Metro Police Department new police chief, Paul Humphrey, who had been interim police chief since the resignation of Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel, who was the fifth police chief in Louisville since 2020. Humphrey will be the sixth. Kentucky’s Republican Attorney General seems elated about this appointment and said that he looks for…
Molly Tuttle Brings Bluegrass Back to Its Roots at Louisville’s Bourbon& Beyond
Bluegrass guitar extraordinaire Molly Tuttle along with her top-notch band the Golden Highway will be playing Louisville’s Bourbon and Beyond Festival this September. Molly Tuttle, along with other Bluegrass greats like Sam Bush, Yonder Mountain String Band, and Dan Tyminski, are set to bring some of the best Bluegrass to its home state. LEO Weekly…
This Smoking Skull-Shaped Drink Is Louisville’s Spooky Season Must-Try
If you’re looking for the perfect drink to get you in the Halloween spirit, run don’t walk to Lou Lou on Market to try their signature Voodoo Punch. This spooky concoction is served in a skull-shaped glass that emits a mysterious smoke. It’s a drink that practically begs to be shared on Instagram. The Voodoo…
Meet the Local Intern Mapping Louisville’s Hidden Art Gems
Quest Lawrence, an intern at Louisville Tourism and the Office of Arts and Creative Industries, does something out of the norm while working with artistic and creative minds in Louisville. Lawrence not only helps to find new artwork like murals throughout Louisville, they also plot it on an interactive map they made online for everyone…
Louisville Out Of The Running To Host Sundance Film Festival, Finalists Announced
The Sundance Institute has announced the final phase of its search for a new long-term host city for the Sundance Film Festival, and Louisville is no longer in the running. After an initial round of consideration involving six cities, the shortlist has been narrowed to Boulder, Colorado; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Salt Lake City/Park City, Utah.…
Progress Park Is The Ultimate Glamping & Event Experience In Louisville
Welcome to Getaway Guides, a LEO Weekly series dedicated to the best day trips, weekend getaways, and vacation destinations for when you just need to get the hell out of Louisville. See the rest of our Getaway Guides here. ______________________________________________ Designer airstreams. A peaceful pond. Relaxing Adirondack chairs. String lights and firepits illuminating the night.…
Kamala Harris’s Gut Punch And Freedom Hall Flashbacks: Trump Rally Boredom Is Real
In the minutes leading up to the first and likely only debate last night in Philadelphia between two presidential contenders who’d never met, a unique fact considering the election is just 55 days out, one national CBS correspondent, who’d spoken to Kamala Harris’s team prior to the showdown, telegraphed the VP’s debate strategy, reporting, “She…
Kentucky Is Currently The 3rd Least Vaccinated State. Here’s What The Numbers Say
A new report by personal finance website WalletHub has shed light on vaccination trends across the United States, revealing critical insights into how well Americans are protected against preventable diseases, including influenza, one of the most common illnesses in the country. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccines save 4 to 5 million lives…
Here’s Your Chance To Name The New Baby Giraffe At The Louisville Zoo
On Aug. 9, the Louisville Zoo welcomed a new male Masai giraffe — the first in 12 years. Giraffe keepers have settled on three potential names that they feel reflect the calf’s personality and its native habits as a Masai giraffe. Zoo guests can vote on the following names: Tana (ta-NAH): The name of the…
Takeaways From The Democratic National Convention, From A Kentucky Artist’s POV
Written by LAMARKS, with contributions from Tigresse Bleu, Anthony Corlette, and Kira Porter. Photos by Alex Clark. There have already been so many takes on the DNC and what the convention meant for the upcoming election, the future of the Democratic Party, and maybe even the overall path of this nation. I only like to…
