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Black Visual Arts In Louisville: Where We Are And Where We Want To Be
This article is part of a series funded by Great Meadows Foundation. Editor’s Introduction: When speaking about the state of Black arts in the city of Louisville, it is important to understand the landscape of Blackness and the experience of being Black in Louisville, but also how the visual art scene moves. The two have…
Jack Harlow Teases New Single ‘Nail Tech’ And His Fingernail Fan Account Is Freaking Out
Jack Harlow’s fingernails have a fan account. I know you have a lot of questions. We’ll get into the “why” later. What you need to know now is that Jack Harlow’s fingernails have a fan account, and when Harlow announced today that his newest single — dropping this Friday — was going to be called…
Kentucky’s Persistent Felony Offender Law The Subject Of A Multimedia Investigative Series
In case you missed it, PBS’ Emmy Award-winning documentary series Independent Lens and the Pulitzer Prize-Winning Courier Journal have launched a multimedia investigative series looking at Kentucky’s Persistent Felony Offender (PFO) laws. The series hopes to use the power of journalism and filmmaking to examine the past present and what is to come for the…
My Morning Jacket To Perform In Louisville For The First Time In 6 Years With 2 Nights Of Shows
My Morning Jacket has announced a U.S. tour featuring two shows in Louisville, marking the group’s first hometown concert in six years. On June 24-25, the versatile rock band will perform back-to-back nights in Louisville, first on that Friday at Iroquois Amphitheater and then on Saturday at Waterfront Park. The proceeds from the show at…
Tour Appalachia In Louisville With Kentucky Artist Cierra Evans’ Two Night Event
Artist Cierra Evans is a local painter who grew up in Eastern Kentucky and uses her work to create meaningful discussions around Appalachia and its people and situations. This week, there will be two opportunities to interact with the artist. First, on Thursday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m.,then again Feb. 19 at 11 a.m. the artist…
$100k Bond Set For Prominent Louisville Activist Charged In Attempted Craig Greenberg Shooting
Quintez Brown, a prominent 21-year-old civil rights activist, has been arrested in the attempted shooting of Louisville mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg. Brown, a former Courier Journal columnist who had announced he was running for Metro Council in 2022, is charged with attempted murder and four charges of wanton endangerment in the first degree. Brown, who…
Expert: Kentucky Should ‘Clean Up’ Its Tax Code Instead Of Slashing Income Tax For The Wealthy
Amid talk of slashing the state’s income tax, experts say Kentucky’s tax-code reforms should focus instead on eliminating tax breaks for the wealthy and corporations. The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce and other supporters of doing away with the income tax say it is a necessary step to retain businesses. Jason Bailey, executive director of the…
10 Things To Do This Week For $5 And Under In Louisville (2/14-2/18)
MONDAY, Feb. 14 Valentine’s at Limón y Sal Limón y Sal No cover | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Enjoy live music, craft goodie bags and a new love potion cocktail at Limón y Sal. Fright Bites – Anti-Valentine’s Day Food Truck Pop-Up Mile Wide Beer Co. No cover | 5 p.m. A Valentine’s Day event for…
YPAS Grad Makes Super Bowl Commercial Debut As The New DraftKings Mascot
If you watched the Super Bowl last night, you might have seen a Youth Performing Arts School alum during a commercial break. Emily James, who graduated from the duPont Manual High School performing arts magnet in 2011, appeared in an ad campaign for sports betting company DraftKings as their new mascot, the Goddess of Fortune…
UofL Health To Offer Free Tuition To Employees And Their Families
UofL Health employees and their immediate families will now get free tuition to UofL undergraduate programs. The announcement was made Friday and applies to part-time and full-time UofL Health employees as long as they work 20 hours a week. That’ll add up to more than 8,500 families. The benefit is fully funded by UofL Health,…
Louisville Mayoral Candidate Craig Greenberg Says Shooter Aimed For Him
Democratic mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg survived an apparent assassination attempt on Monday morning when a man entered his Butchertown campaign office and opened fire. At a 5 p.m. press conference, Greenberg described how that morning, he and four members of his campaign team were in a meeting when the gunman entered the office. “When we…
You’ll Be Able To Blend Your Own Bourbon At This New Experience In Downtown Louisville
Downtown Louisville’s ecosystem of distilleries and bourbon tours will soon have a new activity: An opportunity for guests to create their own blended bourbon. Hillerich & Bradsby Co., the company that makes Louisville Slugger bats, has branched out to open a bourbon blending experience at its 800 W. Main St. headquarters. Barrels & Billets opens…
These Kentuckians Had To Travel For Medical-Aid-In Dying Help. Now Their Spouses Want A Bill Passed Here.
Legislation in Kentucky would give a person who has a terminal illness but is of sound mind the ability to request a medication they could self-administer to end their life at a time of their choosing. Kentuckians who have traveled to places where medical aid in dying is legal in order to help a loved…
‘Come From Away’ And Stay For Good: Broadway Show Comes To Louisville Next Week
“Come From Away” tells the true story of how the small town of Gander, Newfoundland took in 7,000 stranded airline passengers during the aftermath of Sept. 11, 2001. “David and Irene [the show’s creators] call it a 9/12 story because it’s what happens after 9/11, after how the kindness and compassion of the Newfoundlanders helped…
We Asked Our Smart Speakers Who Will Win the Super Bowl. Here’s What They Said
This article is from LEO’s sister publication, CityBeat. Read more of their work at citybeat.com. These days, many humans rely on smart speakers to do everything from ordering groceries and sharing the weather forecast to setting home alarms. And until Skynet takes over and they become sentient, we can ask our tiny robot servants dumb…
Louisville Metro Is Handing Out $500 A Month, No Strings Attached As Part Of A Guaranteed Income Pilot Program
In a move to help fight poverty, the city is launching a guaranteed income pilot program that will give 150 young adults that live in certain neighborhoods $500 a month for a year, with no rules on how the money is spent. Applications for the program, which is called YALift!, are currently being accepted with…
Comic Reviews: The Latest Illustrated Peacemaker Is No John Cena
‘Peacemaker’ No. 1 Written Garth Ennis Art by Garry Brown Review by Krystal Moore Christopher Smith is being considered for a new job. His old one involves being part of Delta Force, special ops, all that sort of thing. In a military cemetery, he meets with the woman who’s been assigned to evaluate his psychological…
For A Pizza Baked In Louisville History, Head To Impellizzeri’s
If you’d like to time-travel back to the ‘70s and taste pizza the way our parents and grandparents did, all you need to do is head for Impellizzeri’s. Let me tell you why: Pizza impresario Benny Impellizzeri has been making pizza in Louisville since he started cooking at the fabled old Mario’s in Hikes Point…
For Kentucky Tornado Victims, FEMA Assistance Is Being Denied More Often Than Not
This story was produced by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, a nonprofit newsroom by Louisville Public Media. For more, visit KyCIR.org. Jonathan Shelton went room to room through an old elementary school-turned-donation center and stacked socks, washcloths, bedding into a shopping cart — the ordinary things he lost when a tornado swept through his…
Backside At Whiskey Row Opens Downtown, Replacing The Hall’s German Food With American Fare
Backside at Whiskey Row, the sister restaurant to Sidebar at Whiskey Row, recently opened on a limited basis in the space that once housed The Hall on Washington. Backside is currently only open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday as general manager Lissa Ramos waits for completed menus to arrive. It’ll return…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (2/11-2/13)
Friday, Feb. 11 Super Future, Jason Leech Galaxie $10-$15 | 9 p.m. Through versatile electronic music, Super Future really does live up to the name, creating a futuristic soundscape while experimenting with elements of EDM, hip-hop, pop and even pieces of soul and rock — a slice and dice collage artist for the modern era.…
Two Louisville Artists Are Sending Their Work To The Moon, And They’re Among The First Women To Do So
Art is heading to space, and two Louisville artists are among those chosen to put works in two time capsules. Artist Heather Brunetti creates realistic paintings and portraits and is one of the artists chosen to send her work to space. With her, fellow Louisville artist Debra Lott will also have work traveling to the…
5 Things To Do This Weekend In Louisville (2/11-2/13)
FRIDAY, Feb. 11 Launch Party NuLu Bock Fest Red Tree Free | 6-8 p.m. Prepare for NuLu Bock Fest in March by cramming in some goat snuggles at Red Tree this Friday. There will also be food and drinks for sale, including craft cocktails and Papa Pretzel soft pretzels with a variety of dips. SATURDAY,…
What The Louisville Ballet Has In Store For The Rest Of Its Special 70th Year
70 Years with the Louisville Ballet! The Louisville Ballet has announced its 70th anniversary spring season performance schedule. The spring schedule includes the recently added, “Program 4,” “Spotlight Series: Impressionism to Jazz” and “Sleeping Beauty.” Tickets are on sale now for all productions. “Louisville Ballet is thrilled to continue our 70th Anniversary Season return to…
This West End Thrift Store Couldn’t Overcome Sewer Work, Is Closing After 14 Years
This story has been updated. After 14 years in business and a legacy of helping the community, the Louisville Thrift Store (2540 W. Main St.) is closing. The Black-owned thrift store in Portland had already gone through troubles at the start of the pandemic: they had to close for two months in 2020 and were…
A Key Component Of Louisville’s Eviction Prevention Network Is Gone As Metro Battles An Application Backlog
An organization that provided a key service in the city’s eviction prevention assistance network says it’s no longer able to keep up with its program helping tenants with their applications for aid. South Louisville Community Ministries, a nonprofit that provided a drop-in service for struggling tenants seeking eviction prevention funds from Metro government under an…
A Louisville Native Actress Will Be Signing The National Anthem At The Super Bowl
Kentucky may have no professional football team to speak of, but we will have Bluegrass representation at the Super Bowl on Sunday. Sandra Mae Frank, a deaf actress born in Louisville, will be performing the “National Anthem” in American Sign Language alongside country musician Mickey Guyton before Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in California.…
Kentucky Lawmakers Advance Anti-Trans Sports Bill Despite Heartfelt Pleas
Before state lawmakers advanced a bill that would ban transgender girls from being able to play on “girls” sports teams on Thursday, they heard from two young people it would directly affect and their families. One eighth grade transgender girl, Fischer Wells, who spearheaded getting the minimum number of players together for a girls field…
A Clarksville Haunted House Delivers Valentine’s-themed Thrills This Weekend
If you like your Valentine’s Day fun on the spooky side, Malice Manor in Clarksville has a Valentine’s-themed haunted attraction just for you — and it’s running for only two nights this weekend. From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 11, and Saturday, Feb. 12, Malice Manor will host “Blind Date from Hell,”…
The Louisville Zoo’s One-eyed Tiger Heran Has Died
On Monday, Heran, a 16-year-old Sumatran tiger at the Louisville Zoo, passed away after being humanely euthanized. The Zoo announced in a statement this morning that Heran had suffered from B-cell lymphoma and leukemia. Guests would recognize Heran from his permanently “winking” face, the result of an orbital implant that replaced a cataractous eye in…
KyCAD Is Starting A Rural Kentucky Creative Hub In Mercer County
Art Students stop here: The Kentucky College of Art + Design has partnered with the Warwick Foundation to launch an immersive program that will focus on a creative curriculum and events. These will be held on the Warwick Estate in Mercer County. These programs will give the students engaging opportunities and will serve as a…
Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy And Matt Sweeney Schedule Superwolves Concert In Louisville
The folk-rock supergroup featuring renowned local singer-songwriter Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy and ace guitarist Matt Sweeney — who released the excellent 2021 album Superwolves — has added a Louisville date to their current tour. On March 9, they’re set to play a show at The Chapel of St. Philip on Woodbine Street, with Jacob Duncan opening.…
KSP Trooper Reassigned For Jan. 6 DC Visit Sues Department For Defamation
A Kentucky State Trooper who was reassigned for his whereabouts in D.C. on Jan. 6 is suing the department for defamation, saying he was sightseeing that day. In communications to the press, the KSP said that Captain Michael Webb, who was in charge of KSP recruitment before his reassignment, attended the Jan. 6 rally. In…
Inside Jury Selection For Brett Hankison’s Trial Day 1: Who’s Moving On, Who Isn’t
The jury selection process in the wanton endangerment trial of former LMPD detective Brett Hankison got underway on Tuesday, one week after it was initially slated to begin. Attorneys representing Hankison and the Kentucky Attorney General’s office interviewed 19 potential jurors on Tuesday, probing for biases in the questioning process known as voir dire. By…
Hamilton Tickets Go On Sale For Louisville Monday. Here’s What You Need To Know
We know you’ve been waiting and your chance is almost here. Hamilton tickets go on sale Monday, Feb. 14! This week, producer Jeffrey Seller and PNC Broadway in Louisville announced that single tickets for Hamilton will go on sale to the public at the beginning of next week. The sale will start at 10 a.m.…
Him Gentleman’s Boutique Opening A Louisville Location With Women’s Clothing
A second Louisville location of Him Gentleman’s Boutique is opening this year, but this one will also sell women’s clothes as part of the business’ new brand Him & Her Boutique. The new store will open in the Paddock Shops. Him Gentleman’s Boutique’s original location in New Albany has already rebranded to Him & Her.…
The Company That Owns Kentucky Kingdom Will Soon Pay Park Employees’ Tuition
The company that owns Kentucky Kingdom made a surprising announcement on Tuesday: It will be paying for 100% of college tuition, fees and books for its 11,000 employees. That includes seasonal, part-time and full-time employees at the Louisville amusement park. There are stipulations, though. Full tuition will only be covered for diploma, degree and certificate…
Black Garden History Expert Abra Lee To Share Her Green Thumb At Waterfront Botanical Gardens This Week
This Friday night at the Graeser Family Education Center at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens, the Friday Night speaker series will continue with Abra Lee. Abra Lee is a horticulturist, writer and historian who is focused on researching and writing about Black American garden history. She has worked as the landscape manager at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International…
The Limbo Is Temporarily Turning Into A ‘Moulin Rouge,’ Absinthe-Themed Bar
The Limbo, a tiki bar downtown (411 W Chestnut St.), will open a pop-up this Friday called The Green Fairy Lounge, which will be themed around absinthe and the musical “Moulin Rouge.” The pop-up is slated to run through March. The Green Fairy’s libations menu will, of course, include plenty of absinthe, which you can…
The Lumineers Plan A Return To Louisville This August
The Lumineers are bringing their folk rock back to Louisville on Aug. 31 with a show at the KFC Yum! Center. The band, known for its hits “Ophelia” and “Ho Hey,” is on a tour to promote its new album Brightside. They’ll be coming to Louisville with James Bay, an English singer-songwriter, as their opening…
Louisville’s COVID Cases Dip Dramatically But Weather May Be The Cause
COVID case numbers and new vaccinations both dropped last week in Louisville, following a statewide trend, according to the city’s newest data report — something local health officials think is due to recent inclement weather. While the city’s current COVID case numbers remain about double the peak of any previous surge, the Feb. 5…
Louisville Metro Drops Partner Chosen To Open A Community Grocery Store
The city is starting over on a plan to open a community grocery in Louisville. In 2020, Metro Council allocated $3.5 million to go toward building a community grocery in town to help heal health inequities. A request for proposals was created and a mysterious partner was picked. In November of last year, District 4…
Louisville Councilman Wants To Spend District Funds On Bailing Out Low-Risk Metro Corrections Inmates
Louisville council member Jecorey Arthur wants to devote some of his district’s neighborhood development funds to help bail out people with low bonds from Metro Corrections. In a video posted to Facebook on Monday night, Arthur said the move is in response to the six deaths that have occurred at Metro Corrections since November. “It’s…
This Year’s Kentucky Derby Festival Poster Is By A Louisville Artist Whose Work You’ve Probably Passed Before
The newest Kentucky Derby Festival Poster was released yesterday morning. The poster named, “Together” was created by Louisville artist Kacy Jackson. Jackson says that his mission as an artist is “to impact and inspire others” through his art. This poster marks the 42nd in the festival’s series which launched in 1981. Oh by the way,…
2 Louisville Restaurants Among The 100 Most Romantic In America, According To OpenTable
OpenTable, an online platform that allows diners to make reservations at restaurants, recently released its 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America list for 2022. Two Louisville restaurants — Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse and Volare Italian Restaurant — made the cut. Jeff Ruby’s was also part of the Most Romantic list in 2018. The unranked list features…
The K-Pop Phenomenon Hits Louisville Soon With Boy Band Oneus
K-pop is, at times, a controversial industry with young kids training, often at great expense, for only the chance to become part of a band, and then an even slimmer chance of becoming famous. This is not unlike the American boy band machine of the ‘90s, which produced NSYNC and Backstreet Boys, and who had…
10 Things To Do This Week For $5 And Under In Louisville (2/7-2/11)
WEDNESDAY, Feb. 9 Spoken Word Black Jockeys Lounge No cover | 5 p.m. No experience is needed to participate int his spoken word night at the Black Jockeys Lounge. Wednesdays With: Shark Sandwich & Routine Caffeine The Wiggle Room $5 | 8 p.m. A budget show at a new bar with solid local musicians —…
‘Unacceptable!’ Sixth Person Since November Dies Under Custody Of Metro Corrections
Another inmate has died in Metro Corrections, which is the sixth death at the jail since November. Early Sunday morning, a DOC officer making rounds discovered that an inmate had attempted suicide by hanging. The inmate was administered life-saving measures and transported to UofL Hospital, where he was pronounced dead around 1 a.m. All six…
Yarmuth Endorses Morgan McGarvey To Replace Him
This story has been updated. U.S. Rep John Yarmuth knows who he wants to replace him, and it’s state Sen. Morgan McGarvey. McGarvey is running in the Democratic primary against state Rep. Attica Scott for Kentucky’s District 3 House seat. In October, Yarmuth (who is also LEO’s founder) said that he would not be running…
Valentine’s Day Events In Louisville For Singles And Lovers Alike
This year, Louisville must be really feeling the love, because we’ve found several Valentine’s Day events that are turning our black hearts more of a deep mauve. Check ‘em out. Tunnel of LoVe with Va Va Vixens (Feb. 5-19) | Art Sanctuary | 1433 S. Shelby St. | vavavixens.com | 7-11 p.m. | $35 “A…
Friday Louisville Ice Storm Update: Road Conditions, Power Outages And More
The fear of widespread power outages as a result of yesterday’s ice storm were largely discovered to be unfounded today. LG&E KU is currently reporting 871 customers without power — less than yesterday evening’s 2,000. Louisville Metro is saying that the city’s roads are in good shape, although still “pretty slick.” Metro Works Director Vanessa…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (2/4-2/6)
Friday, Feb. 4 Air Chrysalis (Miniature Comet Album Release) Zanzabar $12 | 7:30 p.m. With a kaleidoscopic sound that leans into striking shoegaze and emotionally-charged dream-pop, Air Chrysalis is a captivating project that sounds like its influences, but branches out into its own little space of experimental rock. And this show is the release party…
He ‘Had Taken My Voice’: Breonna Taylor Protester Hit By Officer Who Got Prison Time Speaks
Like many college students, Marty Chester was back living at home with his parents in the spring of 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic had forced the duPont Manual grad back to Louisville from Chicago, where he was majoring in theater at DePaul University. With the pandemic pausing life, 2020 felt like everything was collapsing in on…
Wild Rivers Brings Their Mid-’20s Angst To Louisville With A Zanzabar Tour Stop
There are venues in town that host shows where showing up on any given night guarantees finding some good music. Zanzabar is definitely one of those venues in Louisville, and this is definitely the case when Canadian trio Wild Rivers brings their reflective folk sound to Louisville this Saturday night. If you’re a fan of…
5 Things To Do This Weekend In Louisville (2/4-2/6)
FRIDAY, Feb. 4 Va Va Vixens Tunnel of LoVe Art Sanctuary $35 | 7-11 p.m. “A whimsical assortment of music, dance, aerials, burlesque” from the Va Va Vixens, “Louisville’s premier variety & burlesque troupe.” The Vixens will be reforming Tunnel of LoVe every Friday and Saturday through Feb. 19. SATURDAY, Feb. 5 Romance Run Big…
The Louisville Jewish Film Festival Returns With Some In-Person Events And ‘Something For Everyone’
The Louisville Jewish Film Festival is almost a quarter of a century old — and it’s returning tomorrow. The hybrid in-person and virtual Festival will run officially from Feb. 5-27, but one movie, “Mazel Tov Cocktail,” is available to stream now for free. You can buy a $12 ticket to most movies individually (two are…
A Kentucky Bill Banning The Death Penalty For Some Mental Illnesses Moves Forward
The Kentucky House has advanced a bill that would ban the death penalty for people diagnosed with certain types of severe mental illness. The bill passed the Judiciary Committee on Wednesday and will now move on to the full House. Sponsored by Majority Whip Chad McCoy, a Republican from Bardstown, House Bill 269 would ban…
An Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Is Planning To Come To Louisville
Beyond Van Gogh, an immersive art experience that uses technology to bring Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings to life, is planning to come to Louisville. One caveat, though — the company hasn’t announced when or where the exhibit will happen, nor when tickets will go on sale. A representative from Beyond Van Gogh confirmed that the…
Louisville’s KMAC Museum Is Hosting The Equivalent Of The Oscars For The Teen Art World This Year
KMAC Museum is hosting the Scholastic Gold Key Award winners and American Voices nominees for 2022. This exhibition opens this Friday, Feb. 4 (weather permitting) and continues through March 6. The official show information is: February 4, 2022 – March 6, 2022 and Exhibition Opening: Friday, February 4, 2022, 5-9pm Since 1923, the Scholastic Art…
The Latest On The Louisville Ice Storm: Road Conditions, Weather Forecast And More
This story was updated at 5:48 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3. For an update on Friday’s winter weather in Louisville go here. Ice has started to coat Louisville and will probably continue to accumulate until 8 p.m. tonight, according to John Gordon with the National Weather Service Louisville. Most major roads are currently OK, said…
Alice Cooper’s Louisville Concert Was Postponed, But Fans Spotted Him At Mall St. Matthews
Legendary shock rocker Alice Cooper was supposed to have played at the Louisville Palace tonight, but, like pretty much everything else in Louisville today, his concert has been postponed because of the ice storm. The Palace announced the postponement yesterday. Cooper’s publicist Amy Sciarretto told LEO this morning that a new date for the show…
What To Do If You Lose Power During The Kentucky Ice Storm
With an ice storm headed Kentucky’s way, power outages are predicted. Here’s what to do if you lose electricity. LG&E and KU recommend keeping warm air in and cool air out. “Seal leaks and gaps around the home with caulk, spray foam or weather-stripping. Make sure warm-air registers are not blocked by drapes or furniture.”…
Brett Hankison’s Trial Is Delayed Again, This Time Due To The Impending Storm
The opening of the trial of former LMPD Detective Brett Hankison has been delayed for a second time. The questioning of potential jurors was originally set to begin on Tuesday, Feb. 1, but was delayed until Thursday, Feb. 3 after Judge Ann Bailey Smith said Hankison had undergone a minor, unexpected surgery. But on Wednesday,…
Former LMPD Officer Sentenced To 2 Years In Prison For Striking A Protester During The Breonna Taylor Protests
A former LMPD officer who pleaded guilty to striking a kneeling, surrendering protester in the back of the head head with a riot stick was sentenced to two years in federal prison on Tuesday. Cory Evans, 34, was sentenced to two years in prison and two years of supervised release by U.S. District Court Judge…
Louisville’s Safe Outdoor Space Is The First Step Toward Going Big On Solving Homelessness
For far too long, homelessness in Louisville has been a crisis, with an uneven government response — and, as a result, underfunded nonprofits — struggling to adequately address a serious and incredibly complex problem. Through the years, several pivotal nonprofits, too many to name, have been on the ground, working diligently to do everything possible.…
Kentucky Rep. Joni Jenkins: Why I’m Retiring After Redistricting
Last week on the floor of the Kentucky House of Representatives, a Republican colleague stopped me and asked, “So, you’re throwing in the towel?” He was referring to my recent announcement that I had withdrawn my filing papers and would retire at the end of the year. I replied that, under the new redistricting map,…
Please Cancel Student Debt So People Can Buy My Book: An Open Letter to President Biden
Dear Joe: I have a book coming out on March 8, and I need a favor. The publisher has priced my book at $30. It turns out that a lot of people don’t have 30 extra bucks to spend on a book right now. So I’d like you to cancel the student loan debt of…
#MeToo Needs To Keep Going, And I’ll Be Talking About It At TedxBellarmineU
Over the past 11 years, I have worn many hats at Bellarmine University. When I first stepped foot on campus, it was as an admissions counselor, tasked with recruiting the best and brightest to Kentucky’s premier private university. As a graduate student, I learned from world-class professors such as Kyle Barnett and Ruth Wagoner in…
TheatreWorks Returns To The Stage With Two Musicals
TheatreWorks of Southern Indiana (located in New Albany) is coming back to the stage after taking a super long hiatus due to the COVID pandemic, pandemonium, ponderosa, whatever it is at this point. We’re all tired, but what we’re not tired of is our favorite events and event spaces coming back to life. TheatreWorks will have…
Savage Love: How To Stay Present While Fantasizing During Sex
Q: Long time reader here, first-time writer. I’m a bisexual woman. I’ve been married to a straight man for eight years. Our marriage and our sex life are amazing. We communicate well, and we have a lot of fun together. You probably think you know where this is going, Dan, but trust me this isn’t your…
Musician Patrick Hume Is A ‘Horrible’ Salesman, So He Made A Song To Advertise His Band’s Merch
As lead vocalist, guitarist and producer for Count Spacey, Patrick Hume is adept at wearing many hats. But one he’s never worn well, he says, is one of salesman. “Truth be told, I’m horrible at it,” Hume tells me, laughing. But that doesn’t mean he doesn’t have something to sell. “Anyone who has seen live…
Thorns & Roses: The Race For Thomas Massie’s Seat Gets Weird
ABSURD: George Foking Washington For Congress If you think U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie — who recently tweeted a quote from a neo-Nazi claiming it was Voltaire — is the most bizarre person running for Kentucky’s 4th District, you would be wrong. Earlier this month, Alyssa Dara McDowell — who is best known for rushing the…
3 New Louisville Albums To Listen To On Repeat
Giant Dunes- At Echo Lake Throughout his career, singer-songwriter Joe Manning has crafted thoughtful, beautiful songs, which is the case with Giant Dunes, his latest musical endeavor featuring a host of talented players. Each track on At Echo Lake is carefully paced, equal parts Neil Young and The For Carnation, never in a rush to get…
5 Ways To Celebrate Lunar New Year In Louisville
Happy Year of the Tiger! Monday was the official start of the Lunar New Year, which is celebrated in many East Asian cultures. This week and next, organizations in Louisville are hosting in-person events to showcase traditional Asian dancing, food and more. Below are a handful of upcoming events where you’ll be able to celebrate…
Weighting On Love: What The Fat Admirer Community Taught Me About Romance
[This essay was written by an anonymous Louisille writer. Some names and identifying details have been changed to protect the privacy of individuals in this story.] A few miles away from my tiny storage-closet-turned-bedroom, the financial analyst in Westchester was begging me for photos of my belly. He was desperate for details: Was it hairy?…
We Pit Burger Vs. Burger At Shady Lane Cafe In Louisville
Ahh, Shady Lane Cafe! This lovable little East End diner-style cafe has been a popular lunch (and weekend dinner) spot since Bill Smith and Susi Wood opened it in the early 2000s. It earned deserved popularity for its iconic Brownsboro Burger and much more. All good things eventually move on, though, and in August 2019,…
Alice Cooper Returns To Louisville With His Latest Album ‘Detroit Stories’
Every aspect of an Alice Cooper tour is planned with an almost hypercritical sense of deliberation. Take a look at the poster for Cooper’s current tour, a continuation of last fall’s run of 25 East Coast dates; there’s no given title to the tour — the only words, beyond Louisville’s Feb. 3 stop and other…
Musician Brett Newski Talks Whooping Anxiety’s Ass Ahead Of His Louisville Show
Brett Newski is an artist/musician who has opened for many well known ‘80s/’90s bands (most notably the Pixies and the Violent Femmes) throughout his career. He also grapples with anxiety and depression, but instead of considering that grappling a taboo topic, he has chosen to incorporate it into his artistic life by hosting a podcast,…
Get Cultured At These 15 Art Exhibits In Louisville This February
A gallery roundup of art shows to see in Louisville this month. Note: This list is a selection of current exhibitions. “WHAT LIES BENEATH” Through March Group show that’s part of the Louisville Photo Biennial. “STILL, LIFE! MOURNING, MEANING, MENDING” Through December The show focuses on dealing with loss during the pandemic. 21c Louisville 700…
Citing Unexpected Surgery, Jury Selection In Brett Hankison’s Trial Is Delayed
The opening of former LMPD Detective Brett Hankison’s wanton endangerment trial has been delayed until Thursday, Feb. 3. Hankison’s trial was set to begin on Tuesday morning, with the questioning of 250 potential jurors getting underway. But on Tuesday, Judge Ann Bailey Smith said Hankison had undergone a minor, unexpected surgery and was unable to…
