

LEO Celebrates Muhammad Ali, The Original G.O.A.T. With Our Ten Fav. Ali Quotes
Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville, on Jan. 17, 1942. Ali grew up in Louisvilles West End on Grand Avenue. Ali began his training as a fighter when he was 12, and at age 18, won a gold medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics. That same year, he decided to turn pro and then converted…
Storytelling Event Girl Code Returns to Louisville
Storytelling events have seen a rise in popularity over the past decade or so, and they have proven to be a valuable tool in human connection. The storytelling event Girl Code is set to return on Sunday, Jan. 29 at Trouble Bar (1149 S. Shelby St.). The event which showcases and highlights women storytellers…
I Love Juice Bar Opens New Storefront in Norton Commons
Franchise Owner, Ashley McCarthy, is excited to announce the official grand opening of I Love Juice Bar in Norton Commons. With locations across 11 states in the Southeast, I Love Juice Bar provides a lengthy list of juices, smoothies, bowls and more with vegan and gluten-free options for those who want them. The Norton Commons location…
Crane House Celebrates Lunar New Year with Dinner, Auction
The Asia Institute – Crane House (AICH) is holding a Lunar New Year Dinner and Auction – the Year of the Rabbit on Saturday, Feb. 4 at the Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center. AICH is a cultural center that aims to bring diversity to the Kentuckiana area by providing cultural and educational services and programs…
Here are the winners of Louisville’s 2023 Freedom Awards
On Jan. 15, Mayor Craig Greenberg awarded two individuals with ties to Louisville a 2023 Freedom Award. The recipients were honored for exemplifying Dr. Martin Luther Kings vision for equality and inclusion. This years recipients were Dawne Gee and Junior Bridgeman. Gee is WAVE-TV news anchor with over 30 years of experience in radio and…
The Sports And Social Club Having First Drag Brunch
The Sports and Social Club is hosting its first ever Divas Live! Drag Brunch. Come see their queens work the stage, enjoy and “sickening” brunch menu and a list of specialty cocktails. The first drag brunch will be Feb. 26 at the bar located at 427 S. 4th St. Doors open at 10 a.m. with the…
Louisville’s Bringing Justice Home Receives Donation From Bonnycastle Club Foundation
Bringing Justice Home, a Louisville nonprofit received of a “very generous” donation from Bonnycastle Club Foundation, a local organization affiliated with the Bonnycastle Club, according to a press release. The Bonnycastle Club Foundation was recently formed to be the formal charitable giving arm for funds raised by the foundation and from charitable activities of The…
Republican Group: Kentucky Ag Commissioner To Appear Alongside LMPD Officer Involved In Breonna Taylor Raid
Editors note: On Jan. 17, the day after this story published, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles released a statement to LEO saying he was no longer attending the event due to the controversial nature of another speaker at the event. According to a now-deleted Facebook post by a local Republican organization, Ryan Quarles, Kentuckys Agriculture Commissioner…
10 Things Under $10 To Do In Louisville This Week (1/16)
MONDAY, JANUARY 16 Martin Luther King Jr. Day at the Ali Center Muhammad Ali Center Free | 11:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Muhammad Alis birthday is tomorrow; Martin Luther King Jr.s was on Sunday. In honor of their birthdays, the Ali Center has free admission today (and will be closed tomorrow), with an all-day blood…
Alice Cooper Bringing Rock Show to Louisville
If you’re a fan of hard rock then get excited because Alice Cooper is coming to Louisville. The legendary rocker is brining his show to The Louisville Palace on May 10th. You can expect a night of shock rock, alongside chilling, thrilling antics, according to cooper’s tour website. Cooper is known for “violent and vile”…
Louisville Food News From The past Week
A new restaurant from world-renowned chef Gordon Ramsay and a 1-year birthday celebration for a local seltzer bar is on the menu for the week. The Local Seltzery Prepares For First Birthday Celebration The Local Seltzery is kicking off its first anniversary with a public party with giveaways and specials throughout the weekend of Jan.…
Derby City Distillers Are Louisville’s Newest Basketball Team
The Basketball League announced Thursday afternoon that Louisville is gaining a new mens basketball team, the Derby City Distillers or Distillers for short. Owned by University of Louisville and TBL Jamestown Jackals basketball player Akoy Agau, the Distillers are now the third TBL team in Kentucky. Agau said running this new team is a dream after…
Louisville Urban League celebrates Martin Luther King Jr. with sports
The Louisville Urban League is celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr., with sports. Specifically track. First, is the the Louisville Urban League Invitational, an open meet for youth across Kentucky. The second is the annual LUL/KSU Indoor classic. The Urban League will host Historically Black Colleges and Universities from across the country. Both events are open…
Glow Pickleball A Growing Sport For Kentucky State Parks
Glow Pickleball? Over the past few years, Pickleball has experienced a meteoric rise in popularity in the United States as an accessible, fun game thats a great way to exercise without feeling like youre exercising. Kentucky State Parks is taking it up a notch Jan. 20-21 with Glow Pickleball, which is the traditional game, but…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend
If you’re looking for concerts to catch in Louisville this weekend, we’ve got you covered. Here are three to check out. SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 Turbo Nut Release Show w/ Shitfire & Lux Zanzabar $10 | Doors at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m. As the bands Spotify description says: Feast your ears on the nut.…
MLK Day Events In Louisville Include a Paint Party at Mellwood Paint Studio And Much More
As were approaching the birthday of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the events in his honor are popping up. There is a day of events at the Ali Center, honoring both King and Muhammad Ali who share January as their birth month. There will be performances at the Kentucky Center and the UofL African American…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend
If you’re looking for things to do this weekend in Louisville, we got you covered. FRIDAY, JANUARY 13 Harlem Globetrotters: 2023 World Tour KFC Yum! Center 7 p.m. | $25-$132 The beloved novelty basketball team will dance, dunk, and dribble their way around the Yum! Center once again. SATURDAY, JANUARY 14 Shrek Rave (21+) Mercury…
University Of Kentucky, Indiana University Fail To Return Native American Remains
A recently published ProPublica database revealed that two nearby universities ranked in the top 10 for most unreturned Native American remains. In 1990, Congress passed a law called the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, also known as NAGPRA, which intended to address the human rights issue of returning the remains of deceased Indigenous…
New Monon Trail Coming to New Albany Indiana
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced in his State of the State address Tuesday night that Indianas Department of Natural Resources is putting $29.5 million to construct a recreational railroad trail that would span 62.3 miles across southern Indiana. The Monon South Trail, also called the South Monon Freedom Trail, will span through Clark, Floyd, Lawrence, Orange,…
Joe’s Palm Room Emphasizes Self-Care At Thursday Night Therapy in Louisville
Every Thursday, Joes Palm Room combines music, games and a good time in order to help patrons engage in self-care. At this weeks Thursday Night Therapy with Chea K. (Jan. 12), DJ EL DAWG will be spinning tunes, and games will be provided by DBZ, which include Spades and Jenga. The event is happening between…
The New Louisville Police Chief Sat Down With LEO To Talk About The Department’s Pressing Issues
Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel took over as the interim chief of the Louisville Metro Police Department on Jan. 2, replacing Erika Shields, whom Gwinn-Villaroel had followed to Louisville from the Atlanta Police Department, where the two women had climbed the ranks together. Gwinn-Villaroel has inherited a short-staffed department that is still awaiting the results of a Department…
Louisville Rock Duo Release New Music Video Shedding Light on Tragic Loss and Goth Rock
The Dead Speak, a local acoustic goth rock duo, premiered their new music video Trigger Warning on Jan. 7 on YouTube. Singer and guitarist, Jaime Muerte said the video was deeply personal, as it touches on loss in a way viewers wont expect. In The Dead Speak ‘universe,’ we like to say that Wayne [drummer]…
Harlem Globetrotters To Play Yum! Center Tomorrow Night in Louisville
Americas favorite novelty basketball team, the Harlem Globetrotters, will return to the KFC Yum! Center tomorrow at 7 p.m. to dunk, dance and dribble as they face off against their eternal rivals, the Washington Generals. (The odds are pretty slim for the Generals, though, given that theyve lost to the Globetrotters more than 27,000 times.)…
The SUPERLIST of Louisville comedy for Jan. 11
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). Thursday, Jan. 12 7:30 p.m. Louisville Laughs presents: Falls City open mic, Falls City Beer Taproom. Reserve your spot to perform by emailing LouisvilleLaughs2@gmail.com or show…
GA-20 Guitarist Matthew Stubbs Talks Touring, New Tracks And More Ahead Of Louisville Show
Blues trio GA-20 will play Headliners this Sunday, Jan. 14, in a show that will also feature Tyrone Cotton Trio and Oliver Sayani. Tickets are $15-$25; doors open at 6 p.m. for a 7 p.m. show. In advance of the concert, GA-20 guitarist Matthew Stubbs talked to LEO about the groups latest single, working during…
Flight Delays Hit Louisville Airport after FAA Computer Malfunction
Airport flight delays seem to be de rigueur, and this morning Louisville got a good taste of the mess flight delays cause when the Federal Aviation Administration stopped all flights across the country this morning after a computer malfunction. Air traffic came to a halt nationwide and in Louisville caused a sure headache for some…
How Are Doctors Navigating Kentucky’s Vague Medical Marijuana Executive Order?
In states where medical marijuana is legal, regulated medical marijuana cards provide a way for dispensaries and law enforcement officers to identify legitimate patients. But when Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order granting preemptive pardons for the possession of medical marijuana, there was nothing in the action about uniform marijuana cards or any…
Gordon Ramsay Steak Opens At Caesars Southern Indiana Led By Louisville Chef
If you’re a fan of world-renowned and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, you no longer have to travel far to try some of his signature dishes. Gordon Ramsay Steak opened this past weekend at Caesars Southern Indiana casino in Elizabeth, Ind. And the restaurant has a Louisville tie. Ramsay brought on Louisville chef Stephen Dunn to…
Louisville native Jack Harlow Nominated For Six iHeartRadio Music Awards
This morning, iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment released the list of nominees for the 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards, and Louisville native Jack Harlow was among the nominees. Harlow received six nominations total, making him one of the three most nominated artists at this years awards, tied with Lizzo and Drake. Harlow was nominated in the following…
Shrek Rave coming to Mercury Ballroom This Weekend in Louisville
This Saturday, Jan. 14, at 9 p.m., Mercury Ballroom will host Shrek Rave, a touring dance party themed around the titular green ogre of the famous and much-memed movie franchise. Tickets can be purchased for $24. Heres what Shrek Rave looked like in Houston last October: If youre looking for more early-2000s-insipred fun but Shreks…
Louisville’s Kentucky Derby Museum Marks Derby 149 With New Secretariat Exhibit
Construction has begun on a new exhibit at the Kentucky Derby Museum. Ahead of this years 149th Kentucky Derby, the museum is creating the space honoring one of the greatest racehorses of all time, marking the 50th anniversary of Secretariats historic Triple Crown win and still unbeaten times. The exhibition will be housed in 1000…
‘Titanic’ Returning To Theaters For 25th Anniversary
The debate has gone on for years. Could Jack have fit on that door with Rose and survived the sinking of the Titanic? Well for lovers of the 1998 movie “Titanic,” you’ll get another chance to see it in theaters. This time fully remastered in 3D 4K HDR. The movie is being rereleased on Feb.…
Vote Louisville’s Waterfront Park In USA Today’s ‘10Best’ for Best Riverwalk
USA Today recently released its list of nominees for the Best Riverwalk competition in their 2023 10Best Readers Choice Awards and Waterfront Park, for the third year in a row, is one of the contenders. Waterfront Park is up against nineteen other riverwalks across the U.S. Last year, the park came in fourth place…
Actors Theatre’s “Ohio,” A New Musical About Losing And Finding Faith To Debut Next Week
Next week, Actors Theatre will premiere Ohio, a 75-minute musical about faith, religious trauma and more. The show, created and performed by indie-folk duo (and married couple) The Bengsons as part of Actors Storytelling (r)Evolution Lab, will play in the Victor Jory Theater from Wednesday, Jan. 18 through Saturday, Jan. 28. Ohio tells the story…
Foo Fighters, Kendrick Lamar, ODESZA To Headline Bonnaroo 2023
This morning, Bonnaroo released its lineup for 2023, which includes headliners Kendrick Lamar, ODESZA, and Foo Fighters. The Manchester, TN, music festival will take place this year from June 15-18. Kentucky artists wholl be playing the festival include My Morning Jacket, Knocked Loose and Tyler Childers. Heres the full lineup: THURSDAY, JUNE 15 Zeds Dead…
The Local Seltzery Prepares For First Birthday Celebration
The Local Seltzery is kicking off its first anniversary with a public party with giveaways and specials throughout the weekend of Jan. 20. The NuLu Marketplace business opened its doors in early 2022 and is ready to roll out new drinks in honor of its birthday celebration. Owner Braxton Turner says they are looking forward…
If Chris Mack Didn’t Record Dino Gaudio’s Extortionate Rant, Would He Still Be Coaching UofL?
Chris Mack called the allegations trivial, and in the end his judges agreed. An Independent Accountability Review Process panel considered the case against the former University of Louisville basketball coach and concluded any violations committed on his watch were isolated and inadvertent, and provided the Cardinals no more than a minimal recruiting or competitive advantage.…
Dinosaurs To Overrun Louisville This Weekend At Jurassic Quest
Your family will be able to walk with the dinosaurs this weekend in Louisville as Jurassic Quest comes to the Kentucky Exposition Center. Billed as “America’s biggest dinosaur event,” Jurassic Quest features up-close encounters with lifelike moving and roaring dinosaurs, plus dino-themed rides, attractions, shows, opportunities to meet baby dinos and take part in a…
Another Person Has Died At Louisville’s Jail; According To Arrest Citations, They Were Homeless
Another person has died in the custody of Louisvilles jail, marking the 13th death in 13 and a half months. Like at least four others who died in the custody of the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections during that time frame, the person appears to have been homeless at the time that they were arrested,…
Floyd County Library Board To Discuss Children’s Book About Gay Characters Tonight
The Floyd County Library Board of Trustees will discuss controversies surrounding a childrens book about a fictional gay couple during its monthly meeting tonight at 6 p.m. at the New Albany Central library branch (180 W. Spring St., New Albany.) A librarian at Galena Digital Library reportedly read the book Prince & Knight at a…
Louisville Zoo Has Birthday Bash For Polar Bear, Gorilla And Elephant
The Louisville Zoo had reason to celebrate this weekend. The zoo hosted three birthday bashes for some of their most beloved residents: Polar bear Qannik, gorilla Jelani and Asian elephant Punch. Quests celebrated with the animals by singing them Happy Birthday, as well as watching them be treated to special enrichment gifts, according the Louisville…
Rick Pitino Says Former Louisville Assistant Is A ’Pathological Liar’ And Ruined His Life
Rick Pitino has been cleared, but he may never know closure. The Hall of Fame basketball coach told NCAA investigators former University of Louisville assistant Kenny Johnson had ruined my life, caused his family humiliation and cost him $38 million in future salary through Johnsons alleged duplicity in U of Ls fateful recruitment of Brian…
7 Local Comedians To Perform at Free Comedy Show This Weekend
On Sunday, Jan. 15, Kaiju (1004 E Oak St.) will host Good Stand Up Comedy, and entry is free. Seven local comedians will be performing their best material for two shows at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. with a full bar, snacks, candy, sushi and an open mic after the show. The show at Kaiju…
10 Things Under $10 To Do In Louisville This Week (1/9)
MONDAY, JAN. 9 Zenora with special guest Ashton Blake 21st in Germantown $10 | Doors at 7 p.m., music at 8 p.m. New Jersey hard rock/hair metal-ers Zenora will be promoting their newest album. Trash Fiasco w/ Color Crush, No Dead Dogs, & Falling Tree Way Mag Bar $5 | 7:30 p.m. Trash Fiasco, a…
Flanagan’s Ale House Hosts Free Jazz Night Each Monday With The Buzzard
Flanagan’s Ale House (934 Baxter Ave.) is hosting Monday Night Jazz tonight Monday, Jan. 9. This weekly event is happening in The Red Room” event space at the rear of Flanagan’s. The Buzzard will be bringing the sounds for the evening. Tonight the show starts at 8 p.m. and there is no cover. Flanagan’s, Old…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (1/6)
Saturday, Jan. 7 Concert For Ukraine Featuring The Brass Pack and Doorway Headliners Music Hall $15 | 8 p.m. The war in Ukraine is likely going to be long and costly, so these musicians are doing what they can to help. The Menzingers: On The Impossible Past 10 Year Anniversary Tour Mercury Ballroom $33.50 | …
Former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin Wastes Everybody’s Time On An Otherwise Pleasant Friday Afternoon
The last time former Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin emphatically told journalists to cover a specific topic his controversial end-of-term pardons, which included a man convicted in a killing whose brother hosted a Bevin fundraiser and another man convicted for sodomizing an unconscious teen with a sex toy the Courier Journal won a Pulitzer Prize. Perhaps he was hoping…
Comedian Brian Posehn Brings His Brand Of Nerdy Misanthropy to Louisville Comedy Club, Jan. 12-14
You already know Brian Posehn, maybe from Mr. Show, or Just Shoot Me, Seinfeld, or The Sarah Silverman Show. Hes been around for a while and thats a good thing because when you get to see him at Louisville Comedy Club next weekend starting Thursday, Jan. 12 (through Saturday, Jan. 14), you wont be shocked…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (1/6)
Friday, Jan. 6 All the Beauty and the Bloodshed Speed Art Museum $12 / $8 Speed members | 6 p.m. The 2022 documentary All the Beauty and the Bloodshed, which was directed by Laura Poitrasartist, tells the story of artist and activist Nan Goldin and the fall of the Sackler family, who owned pharmaceutical companies.…
See The Kids Rock In Maxwell’s House Of Music’s Winter Rock School Showcase, Jan. 22 At the Jefferson
Maxwells House of Music is hosting their Winter Rock School Showcase Jan. 22 at the Jefferson (715 W Riverside Dr.). The concert will showcase groups of all ages from the Little Rockers who are 4-6 years old, Rock 101/102 groups who are ages 7-15, and the performance program who are ages 12-18. The showcase will …
Korean School Of Louisville Is Kicking Off A New Semester Jan. 7, Adding K-Pop Dance
Wanting to learn something new in the New Year, or to learn what ??? is and how to say, ???? to someone you like? Korean School of Louisville (5937 Six Mile Ln.) is kicking off a new semester starting Saturday, Jan 7. The school teaches Korean language and culture. Classes range from early childhood through…
Louisville Game Shop Announces That It Will Close
After 18 years in business, a beloved local board game shop located in the Highlands plans to cease operations in the near future. On Jan. 3, Louisville Game Shop posted on social media that for a confluence of reasons, including worker-owner burnout, an increasingly frustrating industry as well as an ongoing health concern for one…
Kr8vN8vs present Furious Floyd and Q-Mystik’s ‘Ghetto Gospel’ at Mag Bar
Kr8vN8vs presents Furious Floyd and Q-Mystik, who are starting the year off with a debut collaboration. The album is Ghetto Gospel and the pair are hosting a show to share it with the city at Mag Bar (1398 S. 2nd St.) on Feb. 4. The show will feature performances from Furious Floyd and Q-Mystik, Dave.Will.Chris,…
Like Executive Order, ‘Palm Cards’ Guiding Law Enforcement On Kentucky Medical Marijuana Vague
Days after Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshears executive order granting preemptive pardons for medical marijuana obtained out of state went into place on Jan. 1, confusion about how the order functionally operates continues, raising fears that Kentuckians legitimately seeking medical marijuana could still face criminal consequences. One element potentially contributing to that confusion are the…
Beshear Says Kentucky’s Future Is Bright. Republicans Disagree About Who Gets The Credit.
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 Lanterns work can be found at kentuckylantern.com. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. FRANKFORT In his fourth State of the Commonwealth Address, Gov. Andy Beshear spoke…
Louisville Man Hopes To Bring People Together With “Bean Club” Meetup This Thursday
On the morning of Thursday, Dec. 29, Redditor Delicious-Dog-6109 made a post on the Louisville subreddit, r/Louisville, that read: Is anyone interested in meeting up at the walking bridge and eating some beans with me? Bean club meets at 7pm I’ll try and bring enough beans to share. Bean there or Bean square! Speaking with…
Best Songs of 2022: 20 Of Our Favorites From Louisville Area Artists
LEO loves a list, and this is one of our yearly favorites. Louisville is a creative town. Art, food, music its just who we are. Our local music scene nets golden eggs each year; and these are some of our absolute favorites of 2022. From popular local acts like Bonnie Prince Billy, Ben Sollee…
Members of Loretta Lynn’s Original Band To Play Tribute Concert In Hodgenville
When Kentucky native Loretta Lynn, the legendary country singer of hits like Coal Miners Daughter and Fist City, passed away in October 2022, she left behind a lasting legacy. Next week, her original band, The Coalminers, will play a show honoring her legacy in Hodgenville alongside Emily Portman, who portrayed Lynn in the touring production…
A Soft Goodbye, A Big Thank You
Working at an alt-weekly is a rollercoaster ride. There are days and pockets of time when everything is going right, when the work barely feels like work, when a wild amount of high-end content gets produced by a skeleton-crew staff. But when it rains, it generally pours. Ownership changes, staff overhauls, a pandemic,…
An Excerpt From ‘Consent Is ____: The Things They Didn’t Teach in Sex Ed’
The following is an excerpt from Consent Is ____: The Things They Didnt Teach in Sex Ed, a forthcoming book by LEO columnist James Wilkerson that will be published by Nanny Goat Press on Jan. 16. It will run for $16.99. One general misconception about express consent is that it ruins the mood. There are…
Craig Greenberg Has Been Sworn In As Louisville’s New Mayor, But Several Challenges Await
On Jan. 2, businessman Craig Greenberg was sworn in as Louisvilles 51st mayor. The former 21c Museum Hotels CEO inherits a city where trust in city government and particularly law enforcement remains frayed following the March 2020 police killing of Breonna Taylor and months of protests that followed. Greenbergs opponents warned he would be…
Experience Beethoven, Brahms And Brews With Bellarmine’s Music Faculty At Gravely Brewing
The music faculty at Bellarmine University is presenting, Beethoven, Brahms and Brews at Gravely Brewing (514 Baxter Ave.) on Jan. 18 from 7-9 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. In the aftermath of the Covid pandemic, I decided that greater collaboration amongst our faculty members and the wider Louisville community would be…
Tasty Vietnamese Fare And Cool Cocktails Elevate District 6
Not long after the turn of this century, Im not sure that many of us would have predicted the rise of St. Matthews as one of the citys most active bar and nightlife zones. So I guess it shouldnt surprise us that this suburban village has suddenly become a go-to zone for Asian eateries with…
‘Black In The Bluegrass’: A New Podcast by Stacy Brooks
History buffs, Kentucky buffs and particularly Kentucky Black history buffs will have a new podcast to geek out on beginning later this month when Stacy Brooks introduces Black in the Bluegrass, a podcast that immerses itself in the discussion of Kentuckys legacy through the Black perspective. Im framing it as a public history podcast. Its…
Kentucky House GOP Plans To Pass Income Tax Cut This Week
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 Lanterns work can be found at kentuckylantern.com. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Stivers says Senate will follow in February as advocates caution against basing permanent tax…






