Bowman Fest Celebrates 100 Years Of Bowman Field With First-Ever Aerobatic Airshow
Bowman Fest is celebrating 100 years of Bowman Field with a first for the airfield — an aerobatic airshow. The two-day festival will kickoff on Saturday, Oct. 1 with an IPA 5K on the Runway at 9 a.m., followed by general admission opening at 10 a.m. where a CAT3 aerobatic air show will happen twice…
Historic Parkland Library Set To Reopen In West Louisville
The Parkland Library is a Carnegie-built facility from 1899, which was shuttered in the 1980s following budget cuts. But on Sept. 27, city officials will host a groundbreaking ceremony to signify the beginning of an extensive renovation and expansion project for the historic library. In a statement, the Louisville Free Public Library described what the…
Planet Of The Tapes Hosting Comedy Benefit For Charles Booker
Planet of the Tapes is hosting a comedy benefit show for Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Charles Booker on Friday, Sept. 23, at 8 p.m. The local, independent comedy club is supporting Booker as he seeks to unseat Rand Paul, as they said in the event description: “Booker’s grassroots campaign across the Commonwealth, dubbed, ‘From the…
Kentucky Voter Registration Deadline is Oct. 11, Abortion Amendment on Ballot
With only four weeks left before the state’s voter-registration deadline, advocacy groups say they are sounding the alarm on a ballot initiative which would ensure abortion is not considered a constitutional right. Michael Muller, campaign manager for Protect Kentucky Access, said Amendment 2 would create a new section with language explicitly stating to protect human life,…
Sam Morril Is Coming To The Louisville Comedy Club This Weekend
Stand-up comedian Sam Morril is coming to The Louisville Comedy Club this weekend from Sept. 15-17. You may have seen Morril recently in his comedy special “Same Time Tomorrow,” now streaming on Netflix. New special streaming now on Netflix. Hope you enjoy it. pic.twitter.com/GkHBi0WVqI — Sam Morril (@sammorril) September 1, 2022 Or you may recognize…
Ultimate Halloween Fest Announces Full 2022 Event Schedule
Utimate Halloween Fest, the annual Halloween festival that has events in Pope Lick Park and Paristown, recently announced its schedule for this season. This year, the festival has new attractions, including a “30-minute outdoor immersive horror escape, for those seeking a scary experience.” It essentially combines the puzzles of an escape room with the festival’s…
Monnik Beer Company Closes New Albany Location
Monnik Beer Company announced Monday, Sept. 12, that it would be closing its New Albany location immediately. The New Albany brewery and restaurant was located at 415 Bank St. near Board and You Bistro and Recbar 812. In their announcement, Monnik thanked everyone for their support: “We want to thank you for your business, especially the…
10 Things To Do This Week In Louisville Under $10
Get the most bang for your buck with these 10 events under $10, and save that moolah for the weekend. Monday, Sept. 12 Fright Bites Food Truck Fundraiser The Merryweather No cover | 5 p.m. Fright Bites is raising money to fund a horror-themed food truck, which they hope to launch on Oct. 10. This…
A Taste for Life Returns Oct. 2, to Honor Chef Anthony Bourdain
A Taste for Life will return Oct. 2 after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic — and it will honor the life of Anthony Bourdain, the celebrity chef, author, and travel documentarian who inspired service industry workers across the world. The second event, which is slated to become annual, will benefit The Pete…
‘Barbarian’ is The Craziest, Goriest, Most WTF-iest Theatrical Release in 2022 So Far
Like some bastard abomination that escaped from captivity, Zach Cregger’s first solo venture, “Barbarian,” is the craziest, goriest, most what-the-fuck-iest theatrical release thus far in 2022. I still don’t know exactly what I watched, but I know that I would watch it again. This is a movie that opens on Tess (Georgina Campbell) as she…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (9/9)
Friday, Sept. 9 Modest Mouse Iroquois Amphitheater Tickets start at $28.50 | 7:30 p.m. The legendary psych-rock band’s long-awaited Louisville show after a cancellation and a reschedule — all at a pretty affordable starting price point. Haley Heynderickx Headliners Music Hall $22 | 8 p.m. A truly unique singer-songwriter with a golden voice, Haley Heynderickx…
15 Oktoberfest Events Happening In Louisville This Fall
Believe it or not, Oktoberfest starts in September. And there are plenty of places around Louisville that are wasting no time in celebrating this German-inspired holiday. FRIDAY, SEPT. 9 Oktoberfest (Sept. 9-10) German American Club $5 adults, free for kids | 4-11 p.m. This Oktoberfest may be the most authentic, since it is hosted by…
Dan-O’s Seasoning Unveils New Everything Bagel Flavor
Dan-O’s Seasoning recently announced the launch of a new flavor blend: Everything Bagel Seasoning. The new herb blend joins the core Dan-O’s Seasoning lineup, which currently includes Original, Spicy and Hot Chipotle Seasoning. Dan-O’s Seasoning’s recipes have earned the Louisville-based brand over 2.6 million followers and 39.6 million likes on TikTok. The new Everything Bagel…
West Virginia, Kentucky Officials Repeatedly Ignored Plans To Prepare For Catastrophic Floods – Residents Are Paying The Price
“This story was originally published by Mountain State Spotlight. Get stories like this delivered to your email inbox once a week; sign up for the free newsletter at https://mountainstatespotlight.org/newsletter.” When four and a half feet of water engulfed the town of Fleming-Neon, Kentucky, in July, fire chief Carter Bevins found himself in an unfamiliar position. “We…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (9/9)
Friday, Sept. 9 Oktoberfest (Sept. 9-10) German-American Club $5 adults, free for kids | 4-11 p.m. Believe it or not, most of authentic Oktoberfest takes place in September. So head to the German-American Club for an authentic German dinner with pretzels by Klaus Riedelsheimer, imported beers, vendors and live music by River City Polkatz. Saturday, Sept.…
A Q&A With Gary Jarman Of The Cribs, Who Open Up For Modest Mouse Tomorrow
British rock band, The Cribs, are making their first stop in Louisville opening for Modest Mouse on Friday, Sept. 9. The three brothers, Gary, Ryan and Ross Jarman were inspired by the loss of Kurt Cobain to make music a career and haven’t looked back since. Forming in 2001 was serendipitous for the band as…
Louisville Maker Faire Returns To UofL After Pandemic Hiatus
Louisville Maker Faire will return to UofL this weekend for the first time since 2019. Louisville Maker Faire, a free event that brings creators in different STEAM disciplines together to demonstrate and teach their work, will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 10, at the UofL Student Activities Center (SAC.) Louisville’s…
The World’s First Heart Transplant Recipient To Play Professional Soccer Is Coming To Lynn Family Stadium
Simon Keith, a former professional British/Canadian soccer player who underwent his first heart transplant in 1986 and a second one in 2019, is coming to Lynn Family Stadium as part of the “Change of Heart” soccer event. Keith played soccer until 1990, becoming the first athlete to play a professional sport after having a heart…
Homearama Returns To Norton Commons With ‘State-Of-The-Art Geothermal Technology’
Homearama, the annual showcase of custom-built homes, is returning to Norton Commons from Sept. 10–25. This is the fifth year (non-consecutively) that the show will take place in Norton Commons. This year it’s in The Hamlet — a 158-acre addition to the original Norton Commons footprint. The show is organized by the Building Industry Association…
The Kentucky Urban Entertainment Awards Celebrate The Culture Statewide
B96.5 afternoon radio host Bella Rae has a clear picture of her audience. While she entertains them over the airwaves, she doesn’t physically see them in those moments. But when she closes her eyes, she imagines: “My crowd of people, there’s guys, there’s LGBTQ, there’s girls, like, they are the most fun crowd of people…
Gaslight Festival Week Returns To J-Town Soon. Here’s The Full Schedule Of Events.
The Gaslight Festival brings thousands of people to the center of J-Town every year for fun, food, music, art and more. What makes the event special isn’t just the three-day festival next weekend — it’s the week of events that precedes it. Below, we’ve got a chronological list of the events leading up to (and…
Findings From DOJ Investigation Into Louisville Police Department Expected Within Weeks, Mayor And Police Chief Say
The findings of a wide-ranging Department of Justice investigation into the Louisville Metro Department of Police are expected “in the coming weeks,” the city’s mayor and police chief said in an op-ed published by The Courier Journal on Wednesday. “In the coming weeks, we expect the DOJ will release its investigation letter so we can…
Ginseng Harvesting Prohibited In Kentucky’s Daniel Boone National Forest For 7th Year
Daniel Boone National Forest will not issue any harvesting permits for wild ginseng in the 2022 season. For the past six years forest officials have suspended harvesting of wild ginseng to allow the plant to repopulate. “Our job is to ensure the health, diversity, and productivity of our forest for generations to come,” said Daniel…
Former United Nations Ambassador And Powerful Donor Kelly Craft Enters Kentucky Governor Race
There’s been another major splash on the already-packed Republican campaign trail to be Kentucky’s next governor, as former United Nations ambassador Kelly Craft announced today that she’s entered the 2023 race. Craft — a businesswoman originally from Glasgow, Kentucky — served in Donald Trump’s administration as the U.S. ambassador to Canada from 2017-19 and then…
NerdLouvia Returns This Fall With ‘Stranger Things’ Theme
NerdLouvia, a local board game/video game/cosplay/etc. convention, will return this fall after a two-year hiatus. The event runs Friday, Nov. 4 (for VIP guests) and Saturday, Nov. 5 (for all guests) at Art Sanctuary (1433 S. Shelby St.) This year’s theme: “Stranger Things.” NerdLouvia will have just what you’d expect from any other nerd convention…
The Really Really Free Market is coming to Joe Creason Park on Sept. 24
“Nothing in life is free” is a lie. The Really Really Free Market is really really free and all the items available for choosing will be really really free. There is no trading, no bartering and absolutely no money exchange. The Louisville Anarchists host this Anti-Capitalist Market several times a year organized around their principles…
Medicine Storage Campaign Aims to Reduce Accidental Poisonings Among Kids
This story was originally published by Public News Service. Small children are landing in the hospital because of accidental poisoning from ingesting medication meant for adults. Experts are working to give households the tools they need to keep kids out of medicines which could potentially harm them. Tonya Jernigan, licensed social worker for the Division of…
Two Louisville Haunted Attractions Named To Industry’s ‘Top Haunts’ List
The Haunted Attraction Association (HAA), the national organization for the scare attraction industry, announced today that two Louisville-area scare attractions have been certified for its annual ??”Top Haunts” list. The Haunted Hotel (3000 S. 4th St.) and The Devil’s Attic (647 W. Hill St.) were recognized for their work “related to the mission of HAA…
10 Things To Do In Louisville This Week Under $10 (9/6)
Tuesday, Sept. 6 Showtunes Trivia Big Bar No cover | 7 p.m. Join Big Bar for a night of “musical related hi-jinks!” This showtune trivia night features videos of Tony Performances and Broadway-related videos, and the winner gets a pair of tickets to see Pandora Production’s “The Legend of Georgia McBride.” New Talent Tuesday Louisville…
The Louder Than Life 2022 Schedule Is Here
Loudmouths, get ready: the schedule for this year’s Louder Than Life is finally here. The music festival returns to the Highlands Festival Grounds at the Expo Center from Thursday, Sept. 22, through Sunday, Sept. 25. The organizers announced the full schedule this afternoon. Weekend general admission tickets are currently on sale for $299.50 plus fees.…
TheatreWorks Rebrands As New Albany Performing Arts Center – Announces 2023 Season
TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana is rebranding. The theater founded by local theater director and educator Chris Bundy started in 2016 and went strong for four seasons until the COVID shutdown. The space will now be known as New Albany Performing Arts Center (NAPAC) under the leadership of husband and wife theater duo Hannegan and Jason…
Big Four Arts Festival Returns To Louisville This Weekend
Big Four Arts Festival, an annual event with more than 150 artists, returns to Waterfront Park this weekend. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, September 10, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, September 11. The main draw is a juried art show that will feature painters, photographers, potters,…
Neighborhood Org Pushes for Economic Development in West Louisville
This story was originally published by Public News Service. A pastor and community leader in Louisville is working to boost economic development and raise the quality of life on Louisville’s West end. Jamesetta Ferguson, president and CEO of the Molo Village Community Development Corporation and senior pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, started the…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (9/2)
Friday, Sept. 2 Wombo Headliners Music Hall $10-$12 | 8 p.m. With a post-punk prowess that makes them exciting and different, Wombo creates rollercoaster-ride soundscapes that are sharp and magnetic. The new record, Fairy Rust, is a must-listen. Boa Boys and The Ego Trippers and Sunshine open. Casey Powell, Yons, Jordan Jetson (“Forever Endeavor” Release)…
Savage Love: Jerked Around
This is a preview of this week’s Savage Love. The full version is now exclusively available on Dan’s website Savage.Love. Question: I’ve been with my wife for ten years. We are both 36 years old. We moved in fast and didn’t take time to learn certain things about one another. For example, I watch porn,…
How To Watch Racing FC Players On International Duty
As teams around the world begin preparing for the 2023 World Cup, a few Racing Louisville FC stars will be joining their respective national teams for international friendly matches: Midfielder Alex Chidiac (Australia) Savannah DeMelo (United States) Emily Fox (United States) Defender Rebecca Holloway (Northern Ireland) United States vs Nigeria You can catch Midfielder Savannah…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (9/2)
Friday, Sept. 2 WorldFest 2022 (Sept. 2-5) The Belvedere No cover | Starts at 11 a.m. Check out the many international cultures and communities that make Louisville vibrant at this multi-day event downtown, which returns for its 20th year this year. The big draw is the Parade of Cultures on Saturday afternoon, but there’ll also…
The Future Is Filled With Kickass Movies Like ‘Do Not Disturb,’ Available To Stream Soon
Let’s face it. It’s been a shit summer for truly satisfying movies. Yes, there were blockbusters. Tom Cruise basically printed his own currency. Marvel continued to release live-action comic books. But you would be hard-pressed to name five theatrical releases that truly earned your appreciation and respect, much less made you feel something, emotionally or…
Inflation Pushes More Kentuckians To Rely On Food Pantries
This story was originally published by Public News Service. September is Hunger Action Month, and experts say the issue of putting food on the table has never been more important, as families search for ways to get by with less amid inflation and flood-recovery efforts that continue in the eastern part of Kentucky. Without a break in…
WorldFest Starts Tomorrow. Here’s The Full Entertainment Lineup.
WorldFest, a four-day festival that celebrates the international cultures and communities that make Louisville vibrant, returns to Riverfront Plaza for its 20th year starting tomorrow. The big draw is the Parade of Cultures on Saturday afternoon, but there’ll also be three stages with live music, plus vendors selling international food, art, and more. The festival…
Louisville Police Community Trust Plan Involves Acknowledging Past Harm, Training
As part of a multi-step program aimed at rebuilding public trust in police, Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Erika Shields will issue a public statement acknowledging the historical harm done by law enforcement in the coming weeks or months, Metro Government’s Chief Equity Officer Michael Meeks told Metro Council’s Public Safety Committee on Wednesday. “Reconciliation…
This Year, Actors Theatre’s ‘Dracula’ Is A ‘Feminist Revenge Fantasy’
Halloween might still be close to two months away, but Actors Theatre’s annual production of “Dracula” starts next week. But this isn’t the Dracula you’ve seen at Actors before — this year, the production reimagines Bram Stoker’s novel into a “feminist revenge fantasy.” According to a press release, playwright Kate Hamill has rewritten the show…
Southern Restaurant Chain Waldo’s Chicken & Beer To Open In Louisville Next Month
Waldo’s Chicken & Beer, a fast-casual restaurant chain that serves chicken and beer (of course) and has locations only in Southern states, will open a Louisville location next month. Waldo’s, which Endeavor Restaurant Group is bringing to Louisville, will open on Tuesday, Sept. 20, at 10700 Meeting St. in Norton Commons. After that, it’ll be…
Johnny Depp To Join Jeff Beck At October Show At Louisville Palace
Jeff Beck’s tour is heading to Louisville this fall and he’s bringing along Johnny Depp to perform songs from the duo’s recent album. The Louisville date is Oct. 22 at the Louisville Palace. Beck will kick off his tour at the end of September with openers ZZ Top and Ann Wilson. Depp will join in…
Contemporary Art Curators Gather In Louisville From Around the World For IKT Congress and Symposium
Great Meadows Foundation, KMAC and the Speed Museum are joining forces to bring the IKT The Interational Association of Curators of Contemporary Art to Louisville. The focus of this annual congress and symposium is “Global Appalachia.” This is only the second time the congress and symposium have been held outside of Europe — the first…
Two Festivals Are Returning To Bernheim Forest In September
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest announced that two of its one-day festivals, CONNECT and BugFest, will return on consecutive weekends this September. Below, we’ve got the info you need to plan for a fun day (or night) in the forest. SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 CONNECT $0-$20 (see website for details) | 3:58-9:58 p.m. See Bernheim at…
400 Recording Has A New Owner, And He Isn’t Taking His Responsibility Lightly
Nick Meredith’s track record in Louisville’s music scene is a long one, dotted with notable moments that positioned him well for his latest turn as the new owner of 400 Recording. “The former owner, Marcus Withers, told me he was going to sell the studio, and my plan had always been to own a studio.…
Local Music Reviews: You Need To Hear These Four Louisville Records
Bad Milk Dirty Peaches Arcadia Dreams Following closely on the heels of his debut full-length album Keesho Bird earlier this year, Louisville experimental electronic, lo-fi , instrumental artist Caleb Cook is back with his one-man project Bad Milk Dirty Peaches. His latest EP Arcadia Dreams picks up where his debut left off, continuing his exploration…
Señora Arepa Serves Delicious Venezuelan Street Food In Louisville
COVID-19 has been rough for NuLu restaurants. The pandemic has taken at least partial blame for the loss of Harvest, Rye and most recently, Decca. For the Martinez family’s Olé Restaurant Group, though, challenges create opportunities. They opened the Cuban restaurant La Bodeguita de Mima in July 2020, early in the pandemic, in the former…
23 Louisville Art Exhibitions You Shouldn’t Miss In September
A gallery roundup of art shows to see in Louisville this month. Note: This list is a selection of current exhibitions. ‘STILL, LIFE! MOURNING, MEANING, MENDING’ Through December The show focuses on dealing with loss during the pandemic. 21c Louisville 700 W. Main St. Hours: Mondays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. 21cmuseumhotels.com ‘CEREMONIALS’ Through Sept. 2 Art…
Comic Book Reviews: ‘Predator’ and ‘Survival Street’
‘Predator’ No. 1 Written by Ed Brisson Art by Kev Walker It’s the year 2056 and humans have made many technological advances, but they’re still “vulnerable prey.” So opens Marvel’s “Predator” #1. Within a couple pages, we watch a young girl named Theta’s parents taken down by, you guessed it, a Predator! Flash forward, and…
The Fleur de Flea Vintage Market Is Back! Here’s A Q&A With The Co-Owner About What To Expect.
The Fleur de Flea Vintage Market is coming back for its 8th year. It’s the perfect destination for collectors and the retro-inspired to find unique and rare items. Held on Labor Day at Waterfront Park Plaza, it’s just a hop skip and a jump from the city’s WorldFest and worth making time to explore. From…
After A Rash Of Deaths, A Change Of Tone From Louisville’s Jail
On a recent Wednesday morning at downtown Louisville’s Muhammad Ali Center, people filtered past a board filled with the logos of groups that are not typically partners in a city where relations with law enforcement remain frayed after the police killing of Breonna Taylor and a surge of jail deaths: Black Lives Matter and the…
A Charles Booker Upset Would Change The Future Political Landscape
As Charles Booker enters the homestretch of an uphill battle to defeat Rand Paul for a seat in the U.S. Senate, it’s obvious that the Louisville challenger’s path to victory is a razor-thin one, where anything short of bottling lightning over the next two months will probably result in a loss. Most signs and analysts…
The Deadly Consequences Of One Lie
ON. AUG. 22, I learned about the suicide of Chris Wells, a leader in the Breonna Taylor Protests. I would rarely be at Injustice Square Park and not see Chris. He could not be missed — tall, slender, well-dressed, often donning sunglasses. He towered above others in the crowd, often with a megaphone in his…
