10 under $5 — What to do This Week in Louisville (12/31)
MONDAY – DEC. 31 New Year’s Eve Celebrations Various locations Free | Times vary We’ve got your cheapest New Year’s Eve parties here for all y’all whose resolution is to stay thrifty, whether you’re doing so willingly or not. If you’re feeling hungry, Couvillion is serving up free fried chicken starting at 8 p.m. for…
Our six favorite local songs from December
Future Killer — “science/magic” Paralleling Arthur C. Clarke’s theory that “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic,” Future Killer blurs those lines with elaborate electronics and post-productions tricks on this aptly-titled song. The groove is dense with bass and guitar work with what sounds like a vibraphone twinkling in the background, while the singer…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (12/28)
FRIDAY – DEC. 28 ‘The Roast of 2018’ The Bard’s Town $12 online, $15 at the door | 10-11:30 p.m. The madness never stops, so neither does the comedy. Character Assassination is turning its roasting eyes to the year that was: “Beloved artists. Geopolitical stability. Romaine Lettuce. 2018 killed them all but Louisville’s crude crusaders…
Surprise! Castleman statue removal needs another public hearing
Some five months after Mayor Greg Fischer announced the statue of Confederate John B. Castleman would be moved, his office said Thursday another public hearing is needed to see if that will happen — ever. The Cherokee Triangle Architectural Review Committee must issue a certificate for the statue to be moved, according to a statement…
Artist Kevlen Goodner, The Illest-Strator, has been hospitalized with stroke
A fabulous artist who has contributed to LEO, Kevlen Goodner, has suffered a stroke, his son said. “This is very, very serious and scary for all of us. A few days ago he had a severe stroke and, this Christmas, he was in the hospital and has not been very responsive but is still breathing. …
Christmas in Greece? Acting Against Cancer’s ‘Mamma Mia!’ Takes On the Holiday Roster
“A Christmas Carol.” “Kings of Christmas.” “This Wonderful Life.” “Mamma Mia!”? The jukebox ABBA musical set on a sunny, summer island in Greece still seems an odd choice for the holiday show of the season, but the team at Acting Against Cancer stands by it. In a note inside the program, director Charlie Meredith explains…
2018: The year in beer
In 2018, I drank 27,437 beers. OK, I made that number up; pretty sure it wasn’t over 20,000. But you get the point: I hit a lot of local breweries over the course of the year and, let’s face it, you don’t go to a brewery to sip Kool-Aid. Mostly, however, I enjoy watching these…
Sponsored: ’Tis the season for “Sparkling”
“All Champagne is sparkling wine, but not all sparkling wine is Champagne.” Many only pop open a bottle or enjoy a glass of “Sparkling” once per year, on New Year’s Eve. But “Sparkling” is a cultural icon associated closely with many special occasions. There’s the first toast at a wedding; breaking open a bottle of…
New era in ?Battle of the Bluegrass
When UofL and UK met at Rupp Arena last year, it was the first time since 1959 that the two did so without a coach named Denny Crum or Rick Pitino on the sidelines. UK dominated, winning 90-61 — the worst defeat in the rivalry since 1999, when UK beat Louisville by 30. The lopsided…
Best Of The Web 2018
Every Wednesday when LEO Weekly hits the streets, you’ll find every article at leoweekly.com. But, throughout the week, our website features even more exclusive stories and extras, including long-form articles, Q&As, photos, podcasts, videos — different ways to tell the stories of Louisville. From our daily coverage of the Forecastle Festival to political analysis to…
