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Spotlight On: Great Meadows Round 22 Artist Development Grantees
Great Meadows Foundation is the legacy of the late Reverand Al Shands and named after the home he and his wife Mary shared. The organization supports artists and curators with grant monies and opportunities for networking. LEO wanted to shine a spotlight on the artists who were awarded Artist Development Grants this year and what…
10 Things Under $10 To Do In And Around Louisville This Week (8/14)
Monday, Aug. 14 Metal Monday Highlands Taproom No cover | 9 p.m. Boston’s Aversed and the local band Noosebearer are set to perform at this week’s Metal Monday. Tuesday, Aug. 15 Volunteer Training Belle of Louisville Riverboats Belle of Louisville Riverboats Free | 10 a.m. Ever want to get involved with — and volunteer for…
“Teachers Only” Comedian Eddie B. Plays Brown Theatre Tonight (Saturday, Aug. 12)
After this week’s JCPS debacle, it is fitting that “Teacher’s Only” comedian Eddie B. (Eddie Brown) plays the Brown Theatre tonight, Saturday Aug. 12 at 8:00 p.m. Tickets for the show are available and range from $29.54 – 64.64. In addition to his standup, the comedian often uses news clips of school mishaps and gives…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (8/11)
Saturday, Aug. 12 The Char, C.R.A.P., Bon Air Mag Bar $10 | 9 p.m. A night of Lousiville and Cincinnati rock and punk, featuring The Char, C.R.A.P. and Bon Air. Sunday, Aug. 13 The Collection Zanzabar $12 | 8 p.m. The breezy indie-pop band The Collection creates lush landscapes that are expansive, and the lyrics…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (8/11)
Friday, Aug. 11 “Past Lives” Speed Art Cinema $12 | 6 p.m. The critically-acclaimed film is about two childhood friends who had a crush on one another and then meet up two decades later, after life took them on separate paths. Saturday, Aug. 12 Games on Tap Hi-Wire Brewing No cover | Noon An early…
LEO Weekly Has a New Owner
Chris Keating, formerly chief operating officer of Euclid Media Group, purchased four of its publications this week. LEO Weekly has a new owner — but that owner may look a bit like the old one. Chris Keating, previously the chief operating officer of Euclid Media Group, announced today that he has completed his purchase of…
The Speed Art Museum’s Art Of Bourbon Auction Returns In September
The Speed Art Museum’s high-end bourbon auction, Art of Bourbon, returns on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Attendees will be able to bid on rare bourbons, “dusties” and VIP experiences. The auction items are curated with the input of renowned bourbon writer Fred Minnick. Bidding for the live event can be done either in-person or online.…
Metal Legends, Guns N’ Roses Bring The Jungle To Lexington’s Rupp Arena In September
Welcome to the Jungle, Baby! Chart-topping, sleaze-metal rock and roll legends Guns N’ Roses are stopping on Wednesday, September 6 in Lexington. Tickets are on sale now via Ticketmaster. See OG members, Slash, Axl Rose, and Duff McKagan along with GNR veterans, Dizzy Reed (keyboard), Richard Fortus (rhythm guitar), Frank Ferrer (drums), and Melissa Reese…
Louisville’s Best Drink Competition, Margaritas In The ‘Ville, Shakes Things Up At Captain’s Quarters
Did you forget? We didn’t! Louisville’s best drink competition is next week. On Thursday, Aug. 17 at Captain’s Quarters, Margarita’s in the ‘Ville is happening. All the fun starts at 5:30 p.m. with food, live music, local restaurants and bars making the best margaritas and you get to judge for the People’s Choice Best Margarita.…
Court fight raises doubts about Cameron’s commitment to transparency
This is a Kentucky Lantern story republished under Creative Commons. See more from Kentucky Lantern here. Denied records it sought in 2020 from Attorney General Daniel Cameron about a Ballot Integrity Task Force he co-chairs, American Oversight, a national advocacy group, pressed on. And that set up an ongoing legal battle that open records advocates…
Surf Rock Beach Party Joins Hilltop Tavern’s Venture Into Live Music On Weekends
Hilltop Tavern (1800 Frankfort Ave.) has started a series of Monday night shows. Band, Nectar Valley played just this past Monday night. The venue says they will expand to a few weekend shows including one coming up Saturday, Aug. 19 with surf rock band Tsunami Samurai. The show starts at 9 p.m. and is part…
What’s An Influencer? Is There Money In It?
I was putting on my disguise and puffing up my wig, getting ready to go review a restaurant, when a New York Times headline caught my eye. “The 21st-Century Shakedown of Restaurants.” “This isn’t a joke,” opinion essayist Karen Stabiner wrote. “This is a 21st-century shakedown. Here is how it works: An influencer walks into…
The SUPERLIST Of Louisville Comedy For Aug. 9
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, Aug. 9 7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host James…
Guy Fieri-Themed Bar Crawl Returns To Louisville This Month
FieriCon Louisville — a bar crawl where people dress up as the frosted-tipped, flame-shirt-wearing internet fashion icon and Food Network star Guy Fieri — is set to return to Louisville on Saturday, Aug. 26. Although last year’s event hit downtown and NuLu, this year’s version is heading to the Shelby Park/Schnitzelburg/Germantown neighborhoods. Participants gather at…
Tuesday Tracklist: Songs by Evergreen, Sunspring, Laufey, and Fujii Kaze (8/8)
In this weekly feature, a different LEO staff member will share 7-10 of the songs repeating in their playlists 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 or click the author’s name for email. Water is associated with the heart…
Sis Got Tea Aims To Expand Outdoor Space, Accessibility Through Fundraiser
Sis Got Tea, a tea shop and event space on Barret Avenue, is looking to expand its outdoor space and increase its accessibility through a GoFundMe campaign. The store’s overarching mission is to create a “safe, sober, accountable space in Louisville, particularly for Black folks and LGBTQ+ folks.” Sis Got Tea, which opened its cafe…
Rescheduled: John Oliver Will Perform In Nearby Bloomington In December
Comedian and Talk Show Host John Oliver is Coming to Bloomington at the IU Auditorium. Rescheduled from September, Oliver will share a night of his stand-up comedy on Sunday, Dec. 3. Much of Oliver’s work takes an observational slant on politics and culture. Oliver hosts “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” on HBO and has…
10 Things Under $10 To Do In And Around Louisville This Week (8/7)
Monday, Aug. 7 Outdoor Yoga Christy’s Garden at Paristown No cover | 6 p.m. Start the week off right with some outdoor yoga. Metal Monday Highlands Taproom No cover | 9 p.m. The beloved local series features Indianapolis metal masters Obscene and Flesher this week. Tuesday, Aug. 8 Barks and Brews Butchertown Brewing No cover …
Louisville Mac & Cheese Festival Coming Aug. 26 at Fourth Street Live
Holy Macaroni, Louisville is hosting another round of the Louisville Mac & Cheese Festival on Aug. 26 at Fourth Street Live. There will be over 15 local restaurants, food trucks, and chef creations and of course, cheese, cheese and more cheese…and pasta. Over 40 types of Mac & Cheese will be featured at the event…
Comic Book Reviews: ‘Pool Boys’ and ‘The Ribbon Queen’
‘Pool Boys’ #1 Created by Josh Trujillo, Josh Cornillon and Lucas Gattoni Review by Felix Whetsel The Great Escape This summer’s been a hot one, much like the clientele of the Solitaire Resort, a poolside escape for interdimensional demons from across the multiverse. Paul is one of the several lucky pool boys who makes a…
Oracle of Ybor: Secretly Trying To Unionize
Dear Oracle, Without going into details, I work for a well-known company, and my co-workers and I are secretly trying to unionize. Is there anything we should know? Anything to look out for? -Striking While The Iron’s Hot Cards to Know: Strength, The Seeker, The Empress (rev.) Cards to Watch Out for: The Devil (rev.),…
Soapbox: Where We Know What You’re Thinking
A Bit Close To Home I picked up your July 19th edition yesterday to get your staff’s burger week reviews. I went to two of the restaurants this week. I began reading your newspaper with Erica’a views, then continued with Thomas’ views, then Dan’s views and finally with Christina’s views. So now I stand before…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (8/4)
Friday, Aug. 4 Seven Sense Festival Headliners Music Hall $15-$50 | Times vary This two-day festival features three stages and plenty of talented acts including Ian Noe, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Early James, Winona Fighter, Jake Kohn, Shadwick Wilde with Quiet Hollers and several others. Click the link above for more lineup and ticket info. Saturday,…
Thorns and Roses (8-2-23)
Absurd: Retirement Ready Mitch McConnell appeared to suffer a neurological issue while giving a short speech in Washington last week. The senator paused while speaking, and the pause lasted for nearly 30 seconds before those around McConnell stepped in and removed him from the podium. The absurd part is this, 12 minutes later, they brought…
What to See: Gallery Listings
A gallery roundup of art shows to see in Louisville this month. Note: This list is a selection of current exhibitions. KOREA FIBER ART 2023 LOUISVILLE Through Aug. 27 Group exhibition with artists from around the world using fiber art to explore life’s milestones. Featured in multiple locations around Louisville. “ROBERT MORGAN: MYTHS AND STORIES”…
What’s Happening In The Louisville Performing Arts?
Louisville has a captivating and very busy art scene. So many theater productions, so much music and plenty of dancing. Our city shines with the creative arts. Here are a selection of events and arts companies that we enjoy. Ambo Dance Company All The Water That Will Ever Be Is Right Now – August 25…
New Hunter S. Thompson Documentary “Doomed” To Release At Against The Grain This Month
Kentucky filmmaker Jacob Mulliken is collaborating with Against the Grain brewery for a release party and art show following the release of his documentary “Doomed: Hunter S. Thompson’s American Dream.” The film is focused on Hunter S. Thompson, a Louisville native and the inventor of Gonzo Journalism. Alongside a viewing of the documentary, the party…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (8/4)
Friday, Aug, 4 2023 CatVideoFest Speed Cinema $12 | Times vary I mean, who doesn’t like videos of cats being cute and weird? CatVideoFest — which started in Minnesota, but is now an international program — turned an Internet sensation into a big-screen showing. 10% of the ticket sales will be donated to Alley Cat…
The Big Stomp Daily Lineups Are Here
The Big Stomp Daily Schedule is here. The festival happens Aug. 18-19 at 8401 Dawson Hill Rd. There will be three stages of music, a zen den for relaxing with guided meditations, equine therapy, a mocktail lounge and other activities related to healing the spirit and caring for your mental health.
Despite its Cliched Protagonist, Shortcomings Is a Film Worth Seeing
This review was originally published by LEO Weekly’s sister publication, Cleveland Scene. Shortcomings Directed by Randall Park. Written by Adrian Tomine. Opens Aug. 4. If you told Ben (Justin H. Min) to grow up, I imagine he’d respond with an unrelenting string of deeply personal insults kept locked and loaded in the back of his…
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[VLOG] The Metal Grind With Athena Prychodko (8/3)
Athena Prychodko does a great many things. Read her bio. 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…
Novels of Horror in Houses of Faith
Religious institutions advertise themselves—and are seen by many—as providing protection from humankind’s greatest bogeymen: evil, mortality, suffering. But how often do they attract and even nurture the incarnations of those very bogeymen? Reading answers to that question can be as easy as picking up a true-crime casebook, or browsing today’s newsmedia. Fictional thrillers where this…
Tracy Likes This One: The Latest Speed Cinema Picks
Black Barbie August 10 & 12, 1 p.m. $12 | $8 Speed members Speed Cinema www.speedmuseum.org/cinema It has been a lot, living through the Barbie Blitz of the past few months. Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling charming their way onto all the screens, big and small, leading the way to a box office phenomenon…
Louisville Ballet’s Shakespeare In Dance Starts Tonight
The Louisville Ballet is set to perform “Lady M” from Aug. 2-6 at The Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park. “Lady M” is a ballet based on “Macbeth” by Roger Creel. It features dancers from Louisville Ballet Company and Studio Company, as well as musicians from The Louisville Leopard Percussionists. The show is free. Ambo…
Remembering Tom Sobel: A Mic Drop Heard Across the Comedy Universe
Louisville stand-up comedy impresario Tom Sobel died on Friday, July 21. He had been very ill since the start of the year, and exited the stage way too early, at age 72. Tom was a legend in the comedy industry, with a reach that expanded far beyond this part of the world. Comedians across the…
Blue Dog Bakery Achieves Perfection, Or Comes Mighty Close
Blue Dog Bakery celebrated a quarter-century of making great bread for Louisville’s people this year, and it’s hard for me to believe that it has been that long. It feels as if it was only recently, but it was actually way back in 1998 that I knocked on Blue Dog’s back door in the dark…
The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy for Aug. 2
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 is at the bottom). UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS Wednesday, Aug. 2 7 p.m. — James Austin Johnson: The Age of JAJ, Laugh Louisville.…
The LEO Playlist: 6 New Songs From Louisville Artists
While waiting for the nasty heatwave to break, we dug into recently-released songs from Louisville area musicians. Per usual, there’s an array of great tunes from a variety of genres. From celebrated songwriters to new projects to remasters, here’s what we found. Find them all on Spotify. Bonnie “Prince” Billy “Crazy Blue Bells” For several…
Holiday World Is Building A Gravy-Themed Rollercoaster
In a world of uncertainty and chaos that’s driven by poisonous politicians and tech fascist cringe lords, sometimes it’s an alt-weekly’s job to highlight feats of delightfully weird pop-culture genius that bring down the stress levels. Luckily, Holiday World has just announced a gravy-themed rollercoaster. Set to open in May 2024, Good Gravy! will…
Editor’s Note: In Pee-wee’s Name
In the middle of sorting through my ideas for this editor’s note, I learned that Paul Reubens died. For those who don’t know, he was Pee-wee Herman, amongst all the other amazing characters and roles he played. Reuben’s Pee-wee Herman was a significant marker in my childhood and how I developed my penchant for offbeat…
Dog Day of Summer Fundrasier Returns To Monnik This Weekend
The Dog Day of Summer fundraiser, which raises money for the Kentucky Humane Society, is taking place at Monnik Beer Co. from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 5. Following a two-year hiatus, the event returns with a day packed with activities. In collaboration with Louisville Ale Trail, there will be a special edition…
