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Editor’s Note: If Kissinger Was Evil, Are We Different?
When Henry Kissinger died this past week, articles used words like “complicated” and “difficult” to describe him and the decisions he made that adversely affected the lives of millions in Cambodia, Chile, East Timor, and Bangladesh. Political maneuvering to protect state interests, I guess, could be difficult, but Kissinger chose ideology over morality, and that’s…
Jack Harlow’s “No Place Like Home” Tour Will Be Available In VR In January
If you missed Jack Harlow’s most recent “No Place Like Home” tour, which made stops in six Kentucky cities (but not Louisville) in November and December, don’t worry — you’ll be able to experience the tour in VR early next year. The VR concert and documentary “Jack Harlow No Place Like Home: A VR Concert”…
LFPL Debuts New Children’s Bookmobile
This morning, the Louisville Free Public Library debuted a new bookmobile, which will provide children in underserved Louisville communities with books, “sensory experiences,” library storytimes, and “innovative programming,” according to a press release. The LFPL’s bookmobile service goes to daycares, schools, YMCA programs, community centers, parks, and more throughout the year. “Having a new bookmobile…
Louisville Laughs: The SUPERLIST Of Louisville Comedy For Dec. 20 And Beyond
This list comes from our friends at Louisville Laughs. A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom). Wednesday, Dec. 20 7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Samuel Lee and special guest Jerrel…
Review: Have A (Disco) Ball At Paseo
When was the day the disco died? Surely the dance and the surrounding culture were already fading by the late 1970s. But historians trace its ultimate demise to July 12, 1979, when a wacky “Disco Demolition” night at Chicago’s Comiskey Park boiled into a riot that caused at least nine injuries, 39 arrests, and the…
Tuesday Tracklist: Holiday Edition (Part 2) — Songs By Sunshine, Foster Brooks, My Morning Jacket, Lil Jon, And More (12/19)
In this weekly 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 or at the author’s email below. You can also keep up with…
Review: ‘The Iron Claw’ Is Not Just Another Sports Movie
The Iron Claw Written and directed by Sean Durkin. Opens December 22. How many different sports movies am I summing up in this one sentence? “Against all odds, an athlete claws their way to the top.” Based on a true story or not, this narrative trope has always been a key component of the subgenre…
10 Things Under $15 To Do In And Around Louisville This Week (12/18-12/22)
MONDAY, DEC. 18 A Festivus for the Rest of Us: Round 4 The Merryweather Free | 6 p.m. Do some “Seinfeld” trivia, drink “Seinfeld”-themed cocktails, eat “Seinfeld”-themed food, and air your grievances. Naturally, there will also be a Festivus pole. Books & Brews 502 Hi-Wire Brewing Free | 6-8 p.m. Get free books and swag…
LouCity Announces 2024 Schedule
LouCity announced its schedule for the 2024 season this afternoon. The schedule includes 17 home games at Lynn Family Stadium and 17 away games. Home games are listed below in bold, and all start times are in Eastern Standard Time. Coach Danny Cruz said in a press release, “The schedule release is always an exciting…
According To Pornhub, Kentuckians Really Liked “Bouncing Boobs” In 2023
According to Pornhub’s 2023 Year In Review, Kentuckians really liked “bouncing boobs” this year. The website analyzed data from the last 12 months to figure out the most popular relative search terms in each state. (Incidentally, the only other state with a tit-related top term was Pennsylvania, whose residents are apparently fond of “big boobies.”)…
Louisville GOP Anti-Crime Bill Heard In Interim Committee Ahead Of Legislative Session
This story is by the Kentucky Lantern, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. More of Kentucky Lantern’s work can be found at kentuckylantern.com. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. A sweeping anti-crime bill backed by several Louisville GOP lawmakers got its first committee…
Q&A: Louisville Comedian Katherine Blanford Is Coming Home For The Holidays
Katherine Blanford is coming home for the holidays. Blanford, a Louisville native, has traveled the country performing stand-up comedy. She will be headlining at the Louisville Comedy Club Dec. 21-23 and performing stories about Louisville on Saturday. She has been rising fast, performing on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and on Bert Kreischer’s Fully…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (12/15-12/17)
FRIDAY, DEC. 15 December After Hours — It’s Prom Night! Speed Art Museum $17.50-$25 | 5-10 p.m., dancing from 7-10 p.m. This prom night will have dancing, of course, but there’ll also be corsage-making, gallery talks, vendors. and more. Dress in your favorite prom outfit. Christmas Drag Night Old 502 Winery $15 | 8-11:30 p.m.…
3 Concerts To Catch In And Around Louisville This Weekend (12/15-12/17)
FRIDAY, DEC. 15 Christmas with The Beatles Featuring Abbey Road Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, Bomhard Theater $44.17-$79.27 | 7:30 p.m. Beatles tribute act Abbey Road will play mashups of songs by the Fab Four and Christmas tunes. How The Losers Stole Xmas Losers 812 $10 | 6 p.m. Louisville-area hardcore bands Slum City,…
This Louisville Food Writer And Chef Want You To Join Them In Paris
Local food writer Dana McMahan is inviting 10 travelers to Paris from April 6-12, 2024, for “Get Lost! In Paris,” a food-themed week of “cooking, learning and exploring.” McMahan and chef Alison Settle will teach travelers how to shop local markets and create meals with the best produce from their finds. They will also work with…
Black Sheep Mobb, Who Recently Opened For Jack Harlow, Will Play Sweater Fest
Update: Black Sheep Mobb will no longer be playing Sweater Fest. The band Black Sheep Mobb, who hails from Lexington, recently opened for Jack Harlow on his “No Place Like Home: The Kentucky Tour,” which made stops in Bowling Green, Lexington, Pikeville, Owensboro, Covington, and Murray. Though the tour skipped Harlow’s hometown, the band will…
Review: Best Onam Ever (“Mrs. Krishnan’s Party” At Actors Theatre)
This review comes to LEO through our partnership with Arts Louisville. Entire contents are copyright © 2023 by Kate Barry. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission. When a young student enthralled by Indian culture throws a celebration, he invites everyone he knows. Described as “a combination of Christmas, Easter, and Coachella,” the student wants to…
Louisville HotBytes: C-C-C-Cold? Crank Up The Warmth At These Favorite Louisville Eateries
Today: Cloudy, gradually becoming overcast, with a high near 34. Gusty and variable winds, with rain, sleet, and snow showers through the period. That’s the kind of dismal forecast that just shouts “Louisville Winter!” Blustery weather like this makes me crave warm, consoling comfort food… and a warm, consoling comfort restaurant to enjoy it in.…
Louisville Laughs: The SUPERLIST Of Louisville Comedy For Dec. 13 And Beyond
This list comes from our friends at Louisville Laughs. A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom). Wednesday, Dec. 13 7 p.m. — Chalk It Up Louisville, Planet of the Tapes. Free 7 p.m. — The Brewery Comedy Tour, Noble Funk Brewery. Tickets…
Kentucky’s Representative James Comer Trolled By Fellow House Member Jared Moskowitz With George Santos Cameo
Listen, I love a good troll, and, in the ongoing saga of Kentucky’s District 1 Rep. James Comer and Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz, it seems the trolling is amping up. Moskowitz sent Comer a Cameo from disgraced and ejected former House member George Santos. Comer has been under heavy criticism from his colleagues in the…
Tuesday Tracklist: Holiday Edition (Part 1) — The Ramones, Joe Pesci, Plague IX, Eazy-E, And More (12/12)
In this weekly 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 or at the author’s email below. You can also keep up with…
Oracle Of Ybor: Holiday Stresses
Dear Oracle, My favorite holiday celebrations were the ones that happened during COVID. They were small, intimate, and very casual. This year, things are going back to their old ways (big, fancy, noisy.) How do I prepare for this readjustment? –Small-scale celebrator Cards: Ace of Pentacles, The Star (rev.), Six of Cups, New Moon Dear…
10 Things Under $15 To Do In And Around Louisville This Week (12/11-12/15)
MONDAY, DEC. 11 Metal Monday w/Mutilatred & REDIVIDER Highlands Taproom Free | 9 p.m. It’s the last Metal Monday of 2023. See you in the pit (or anywhere else at Taproom, really; the space isn’t that big). TUESDAY, DEC. 12 Dragula View Party 12.5 with Sydni Hampton Big Bar Free | 9-10:15 p.m. Watch Season…
Review: ‘Poor Things’
Poor Things Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos. Written by Tony McNamara. Now playing in select theatres. “Poor Things” is a movie about a woman who receives a second chance to get to know her vagina. That’s what happens to Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), a formerly dead lady who is found and brought back to life by…
Louisville’s Waterfront Park Abraham Lincoln Statue Has Bronze Top Hat Stolen
It looks like Louisville’s Abraham Lincoln memorial statue in Waterfront Park is going to have a cold winter. Some “strong” and “determined” derelict stole the bronze top hat that rested next to the Lincoln sculpture. The sculpture, by artist Ed Hamilton, was unveiled at the Waterfront on June 4, 2009; since then, Lincoln has watched…
Kentucky Woman Sues To Challenge State’s Abortion Ban In Historic Case
This story is by the Kentucky Lantern, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. More of Kentucky Lantern’s work can be found at kentuckylantern.com. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. A Kentucky woman who is pregnant but does not want to be is suing…
Thorns And Roses: A House Fire, Cheers For Beshear And More (12/6)
Thorn: House Fire During Holidays It’s a common occurrence as the chilly temps set in and people use space heaters or other methods of staying warm, but the house fire that claimed the life of a child and one adult in Louisville’s Chickasaw neighborhood is all too sober a reminder that fire safety is important…
‘Round The Fire: A Heart That Hurts Is A Heart That Beats
I have always had a strong connection to my cousin Susan. Susan was one year older than me, and we formed a special bond over a love of music and reading together for hours. She was the first person who met my creative heart and understood my budding views of the world and spirituality. …
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (12/8-12/10)
SATURDAY, DEC. 9 Chanticleer – A Chanticleer Christmas Cathedral of the Assumption (433 S. 5th St.) $50-65 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. I’ve been a fan of this acclaimed men’s chorus since I first got a press release about them last year. Their voices harmonize together so, so beautifully, and the Cathedral of the Assumption will be…
Kentucky’s Worsening Teacher Shortage Requires An ‘Across The Pipeline’ Approach, Officials Say
This story is by the Kentucky Lantern, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. More of Kentucky Lantern’s work can be found at kentuckylantern.com. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. As more new teachers leave the profession, Kentucky’s teacher shortage is worsening, according to…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (12/8-12/10)
FRIDAY, DEC. 8 The Brown-Forman Nutcracker Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts $39.20+ | 7:30 p.m. It’s that time of year again! The classic holiday ballet opens for the season tonight. The Graham Cracker: A Nutcracker Parody Lincoln Elementary Performing Arts School $25 suggested price | 7-9 p.m. Ambo Dance Theatre presents a parody of…
Roots 101 Museum To Host ‘Photos With Sir Sant Applause’
Roots 101 African American Museum, a Black history museum in Louisville, will host “Photos with Sir Sant Applause” throughout several weekends in December. Sir Sant Applause, a Black Santa, is “more than just a holiday figure,” the museum said in a press release; he is “a symbol of joy, representation, and community. With a commitment…
Louisville Anime Fans: Have You Been To This Manga Lounge?
Otaku Manga Lounge, which opened in October, is a library and lounge for fans of manga, anime, and Japanese culture in Louisville. Part of its name “Otaku,” means “nerd” in Japanese. (In American geekdom, it’s most often used to refer to an anime fan specifically.) As the Lounge’s co-owners wrote: “Creating a space for the…
Bourbon & Beyond Will Have Two More Stages And “Nearly 50 More Bands” Next Year
The music and culinary festival Bourbon & Beyond will include two additional stages and “nearly 50 more bands” in 2024, festival organizers announced on social media on Tuesday. In 2023, Bourbon & Beyond had three music stages (plus two culinary stages) and 68 bands and artists. The expansion will make Bourbon & Beyond more similar…
According To Jeff Polk, These Were The Best Local Songs of 2023
Follow along with Jeff’s list of the best local songs of 2023 using this Spotify playlist, or check out our Tuesday Tracklist and Listen Local picks on our Spotify profile. It’s a bit early, but since our next issue isn’t until February, I thought this would be the best time to let you know what…
Listen Local: New Music From Louisville-Area Artists
Listen Local: New Music From Louisville-Area Artists Tyrone Cotton Man Like Me Incredible, stunning, emotional, powerful, beautiful — Louisville music legend Tyrone Cotton’s debut album Man Like Me is quite simply a masterpiece! The result of a lifelong journey of his nearly 30 years of performing locally, the nine tracks that make up Man Like…
Tracy Likes This One: Aki Kaurismäki’s Graceful Return
Fallen Leaves Friday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 10 Speed Cinema, 2035 S. Third St. $12 | $8 Speed members Picture this: two lonely, working poor people — one an alcoholic, the other harassed by her coworkers. Each one circles the other in bars and on street corners, both taking and losing soul-draining jobs, all set…
Louisville Laughs Presents: The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy (Dec. 6)
This list comes from our friends at Louisville Laughs. 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, Dec. 6 7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge…
Indian? Mexican? Treat Yourself To Both At Tikka Tacos
What is tikka? Based on a Punjabi word meaning “small pieces of meat,” it’s an Indian dish of marinated, tandoor-roasted meat. Eat them right up, or serve them in a creamy sauce as tikka masala. Okay, then, what’s a taco? You’re kidding me, right? Everyone knows what a taco is. But what happens if for…
Get a Grip: Santas Against Gun Violence, Thoughts From A Louisville Santa
A man with 50 years of experience in public health — and portraying Santa Claus — shares his thoughts on gun violence in schools. This post comes to us through Campus Safety Magazine and is reprinted with their permission and permission of the author. My name is Art Hoffman. I’ve had over 50 years as…
