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This Louisville Dentist Brings Spa-Like Amenities To Oral Health Care
Dentophobia—the fear of dentists—is not only a real condition but also a common experience. Although it might begin as a psychological issue, fear of dentistry can lead to physical effects, not only on oral health but also on whole-body wellness. Dr. Ailey Blystone is about to change all that. Born in the Philippines and raised…
Louisville Orchestra Opens Single Ticket Sales for 2025–2026 Season
The Louisville Orchestra’s 2025–2026 season is officially open to the public with single tickets now available. This year’s programming brings together iconic works, bold new collaborations, and major guest artists in a season designed to challenge expectations and reach wider audiences. Music Director Teddy Abrams, now in his eleventh season, leads a year of programming…
Glass Artist Roberta Eichenberg Opens Summer Exhibit
Roberta Eichenberg, known for her intricate and reflective glasswork, returns to the spotlight with ‘For the Love of the Beasts’, on view June 9 through August 2 at the Art Center of the Bluegrass The show is free and open to the public Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with an artist reception…
502 Film Launches Kentucky’s First Narrative Short Film Incubator
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Lipstick Wars Poetry Slam Celebrates 10 Years Of Power, Poetry, And Sisterhood
This June, one of Louisville’s most acclaimed arts events marks a major milestone. The 2025 Lipstick Wars Poetry Slam: 10th Anniversary Celebration takes center stage Friday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Center’s Bomhard Theater. Presented by Kentucky Performing Arts and Rheonna Nicole, this all-female poetry slam amplifies the voices of women from…
Actors Theatre Of Louisville Plays With Shakespeare And Gender
“Gender Play, or what you Will” opens at Actors Theatre of Louisville (316 W. Main St.) on Friday, June 13. Part of the Bingham Shakespeare Series, “Gender Play” introduces audiences to a trans actor named Will who is desperate for purpose and a sense of belonging, despite never seeing their story reflected in media. In…
Louisville Orchestra’s NightLites Series Returns for 2025–2026
Following a well-received run in previous seasons, the Louisville Orchestra’s NightLites concert series will return for 2025–2026, once again in partnership with the Ogle Center at Indiana University Southeast. The four-concert series, supported by an anonymous donor, begins this fall and brings Friday night orchestral performances back to Southern Indiana. Subscription packages are currently available…
Youth Take The Lead At “Survive the Summer” Block Party In California Park
Change Today, Change Tomorrow (CTCT), a Black women-led nonprofit based in Louisville’s West End, is teaming up with Life4YOUth’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC) to host Survive the Summer, a high-energy, youth-organized community event happening today, June 2, from 3–7 PM at California Park. This free, family-friendly celebration aims to beat the heat with a mix…
We Are Fugazi From Washington, D.C. At Speed Art Museum
Saturday, June 15 and Sunday, June 16 We Are Fugazi from Washington, D.C. Speed Art Museum | 2035 S. Third St. | speedmuseum.org | $12, ($8 for Speed members) | 3 p.m both days. | All Ages Created to commemorate the 20 years that have passed since DC-based post-hardcore band Fugazi’s last live appearance (November…
Why Crypto Diehards Can’t Stop Watching Solana
Let’s get one thing straight: Solana isn’t just another coin riding the crypto rollercoaster. It’s the one people still circle back to — even after the hype, even after the crashes. Why? Because Solana didn’t just pump. It performed. When you zoom out, this chain has done what most tokens dream about in a whitepaper…
Nine Pound Hammer and Laid Back Country Picker Rock The Whirling Tiger June 13th
Friday, June 13 Nine Pound Hammer and Laid Back Country Picker The Whirling Tiger | 1335 Story Ave. | thewhirlingtiger.com | $15 adv., $18 door | 8 p.m. | 18 and over There is going to be a country punk rock & roll hoedown throwdown at The Whirling Tiger when Lexington cowpunk legends Nine Pound…
Listen Local: New Louisville Music To Feast Your Ears On This June!
LEO Weekly has Spotify playlists for each Listen Local column featuring selected tracks from each reviewed release. Check them out here! Gravel n Mudd Band Waiting on the Sunrise – album “This was started after I had a hearty, almost deathful dose of Covid, and then last year had a massive heart attack. So I…
Kentucky Crew Members Strike Terrence Howard Film Production
Crew members working on the Terrence Howard feature film “Cipher” are on strike against the production in an attempt to secure a union contract. Production began on Monday, May 12, and is scheduled to film in Adair, Fayette, Russell and Woodford counties in Kentucky. The production allegedly refused a request to recognize the International Alliance…
Louisville Comedy Club Brings New Energy To Downtown Nightlife
As downtown Louisville continues to better its arts and nightlife scene, the Louisville Comedy Club is quickly becoming one of its most popular locations. Located at 110 West Main Street, the club has become a key fixture in the downtown revival, attracting audiences with a steady rotation of national headliners, themed showcases, and opportunities for…
Kentucky to Ban Hemp Beverages in Bars June 1: Cornbread Hemp Hosts ‘Countdown to Prohibition’
The sale of hemp-derived beverages by the drink in Kentucky bars and restaurants will become banned on June 1 under Senate Bill 202, passed earlier this year by the Kentucky General Assembly. One of the top hemp product firms in the state, Cornbread Hemp, is responding with a “Countdown to Prohibition” event on Friday, May…
Slow Burn, Stronger Gains: The Science Of Casein Protein for Muscle Maintenance
It sometimes seems like we’re all obsessed with fast results, and forget that real progress always takes time, even with the right support. But what if sometimes the slow option brings exactly the progress we desire? Casein protein takes a slower smarter approach to protein supplementation. While whey often steals the spotlight for its rapid…
Popular Hawaiian Coffee Chain Expanding With 3 New Louisville Locations In 2026
Louisville is getting a strong and breezy coffee brand with Hawaiian roots. Renowned for its humorous name and fine Kona-sourced brews, Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii has revealed intentions to open three stores in Derby City beginning in early 2026. Daniel and Nicole Lenhardt, a husband-and-wife team still choosing locations for the trio of stores,…
Mayor Greenberg Launches Free Summer Programs And Race Series
Mayor Craig Greenberg held his weekly briefing at the Western Library on May 27, announcing a summer packed with free educational and wellness opportunities for youth and families across the city. Greenberg launched two major initiatives: the return of the Cultural Pass and the Summer Reading Program. The Cultural Pass provides free admission to more…
The Big Stomp Music Festival Unveils 2025 Lineups Featuring Murder By Death, The Record Company, And Immersive Mental Wellness Experiences
The Big Stomp, the country’s first music festival dedicated to mental health awareness, is back for its ninth year, July 25–26, 2025, at Louisville’s picturesque Waterfront Park. Originally called PeteFest, the two-day festival will have a varied lineup of more than 12 musical performers spread across two stages in addition to a range of immersive…
In Two Novels, The Uncertain Lash Out
The protagonist doesn’t have a complete handle on their personal identity. Also, they don’t know who they want to be with. If they belief that they’ve somehow been wronged, will they pursue revenge? And will it be worth the cost? Readers can find this plot played out in many variations. But it can require a…
Rollin’ On The River Craft Beer Festival Returns To The Howard Steamboat Museum June 7th!
I am a craft beer fanatic who used to work for a company just a few blocks away from the Howard Steamboat Museum—which I drove past five days a week going to and from my job for a little over a decade. The museum is a beautiful, picture-perfect location that’s rich in history and has…
Deady, Guerrilla Warfare, The Metric Ton, Pissed On Invade The Whirling Tiger June 6
Friday, June 6 Deady, Guerrilla Warfare, The Metric Ton, Pissed On The Whirling Tiger | 1335 Story Ave. | thewhirlingtiger.com | $12 adv / $15 door | 7:30 p.m. | 16 and over, (under 16 permitted with guardian) It’s not often you see four headlining bands all on the same bill outside of a festival,…
Galt House Hotel Named One of North America’s Top Meeting Hotels
The Galt House Hotel has been ranked the 76th Top Meeting Hotel in North America, according to Cvent’s 2025 list. This marks the fourth consecutive year the downtown Louisville hotel has earned recognition from the global event technology platform. The rankings are based on data from the Cvent Supplier Network, which tracks sourcing activity from…
How Soaring Mortgage Rates Are Pricing Out Louisville Homebuyers
A new analysis from Construction Coverage shows that prospective Louisville-Jefferson County metro area residents are now paying 62.5% more in monthly mortgage payments than they were just three years ago. For a median-priced house, it comes to an extra $523 a month; this surge exceeds the national average rise of 59%. Titled U.S. Cities Most…
