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13 Creators On The Future Of The Arts: What’s Next After COVID And Racial Justice Reckoning?
When I interviewed the playwright Idris Goodwin a week or so back, he said what I’ve been thinking, and said it better than I can, so: “Crisis reveals the weaknesses; it reveals a moment where people have to double down on their true values and what they’re in this game for. All COVID did was…
Dr. Fauci Tells Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul He Does Not Know What He Is Talking About At Senate Hearing On Coronavirus
Tell us something we don’t know, Fauci. White House chief medical advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci told Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul that he didn’t know what he was talking about during a Senate hearing today. Paul accused the National Institutes of Health of funding a study that he claimed contributed to the spread of COVID-19. Fauci…
The Flamingo Lounge, Formerly Jimmy Can’t Dance, Announces First Shows
For years, local musician and concert booker McKinley Moore turned Kaiju’s stage into a staple of the music scene, creating a place where you could see a diverse range of local acts and a steady stream of talented, nationally-touring bands. Now, he’s trying to do the same with The Flamingo Lounge, a brand new venue…
Kentucky Gov. Beshear: Delta Variant Is ‘Most Aggressive’ One Yet, Get Vaccinated
The Delta variant of COVID-19 is more contagious and more dangerous, and unvaccinated Kentuckians and parts of the state are going to bear the consequences, warned Gov. Andy Beshear in an urgent tone at a briefing on Wednesday. The Delta variant, which is now the predominant strain of COVID-19 in the U.S., is decidedly more…
10 Things To Do For $5 And Under In Louisville This Week (7/19)
MONDAY, July 19 American Rescue Plan Public Hearing Southwest Regional Library Free | 6:30-8:30 p.m. Louisville’s getting a lot of money from the American Rescue Plan Act, like $388 million worth. And the city wants to hear from you how it should be spent. You can let them know at this public hearing. There will…
SPJ Awards – LEO Weekly Wins First Place
After a multi-year respite from the Louisville awards scene, LEO Weekly emerged from hibernation to swipe two, first-place awards from the Society of Professional Journalists Louisville Pro Chapter — and from the clutches of the local mainstream media. Departing editor-in-chief Aaron Yarmuth ended his time at LEO with a victory: first place for editorial writing…
Metro Council President David James Endorses Craig Greenberg For Mayor
Another of Mayor Greg Fischer’s potential successors has endorsed entrepreneur Craig Greenberg for the position. Metro Council President David James, who recently dropped out of the race due to a medical condition, announced that he’d be supporting Greenberg at a Friday press conference. “I feel very, very, very, confident that my friend Craig Greenberg will…
5 Things To Do This Weekend In Louisville (7/16)
FRIDAY, July 16 ‘Space Jam 2’ Watch Party Bob Hedges Park, Jeffersonville, Indiana Free | 6-8 p.m. “Space Jam” has been resurrected 25 years after the original premiered for a sequel starring LeBron James. Here’s your chance to catch a free, outdoor showing of this long-anticipated, Looney Tunes-basketball, Frankenstein-mashup delight. Vendors selling popcorn, drinks and…
This Kentucky Convention Center Is Hosting A ‘Patriot Rally’ With Notorious Stop The Steal Conspiracy Theorists
A truly harrowing lineup of conservative conspiracy theorists are scheduled for “the biggest patriot rally of the year” in Greenville, Kentucky from Sept. 10-Sept. 11. My Pillow magnate Mike Lindell is on the roster, as well as Trump-fanboy lawyer Lin Wood and former General Mike Flynn, according to a post on the Muhlenburg County Agriculture…
Green District Salad Chain Sets Highlands Opening Date
Bardstown Road is about to get greener. The Green District salad restaurant, which is on an expansion binge, is opening its Bardstown Road location on Tuesday, July 20, according to a news release. You might remember the building as the former spot of The Comfy Cow ice cream shop. If you’re upset that health food…
These 8 Local, Black Owned Businesses Just Received A Big Investment
Eight Black owned businesses in Louisville are now funded, educated and ready to go thanks to Change Today, Change Tomorrow. The nonprofit hosted six weeks of small business workshops, with entrepreneurs who attended every session receiving a $5,000 investment. Sounds like a good deal, right? CTCT starts another round of sessions — through its Black…
Savage Love: I Got A ‘Hall Pass,’ But I’m Conflicted
Q: I’ve gone through many variations of relationships, from monogamous to open. My new partner is incredibly smart, open-minded, loving, GGG—all the things, right? So, I find myself a bit perplexed and troubled by a statement she made. She was in a relationship prior to the one with me and the person she was with…
Comic Reviews: ‘Batman: Reptillian’ No. 1 and ‘Parasomnia’ No. 1
‘Batman: Reptilian’ No. 1 Written by Garth Ennis Art by Liam Sharp Review by Krystal Moore The Great Escape You know how Batman can be a dark character? Well, in “Batman: Reptilian” No. 1 he, as well as Gotham City, is DARK. Garth Ennis is no stranger to dark themes having written “Preacher,” “The Boys,”…
The History Behind Shakespeare’s Henriad Series
In 1398, King Richard II of England did something that astonished the cutthroat, blood-soaked world of medieval England: he stopped two noblemen from killing one another. The incident is recounted in great detail in Raphael Holinshed’s “Chronicles of England, Scotland, and Ireland” and in another chronicle by Edward Hall — and should you ever find…
KY Shakes’ ‘Henry V’ Is ‘Stunningly Beautiful’ Theater
In 2017, when Kentucky Shakespeare set out on a four-year plan to stage Shakespeare’s Henriad cycle (“Richard II,” “Henry IV” parts one and two, and “Henry V”), the company branded the project as “Game of Kings.” I suppose that not-so-subtle pop culture reference was designed to overcome audience reluctance to attend a collection of plays…
Tevis Documentarian On How Kentucky Author’s Life Mirrored ‘The Queen’s Gambit’
The work of author Walter Tevis is seeing renewed interest after Netflix turned his novel “The Queen’s Gambit” into a limted series last year. Tevis wrote several works that have been adapted to the big screen including “The Hustler” and “The Color of Money.” “The Queen’s Gambit” is the first mini-series of his work. Tevis…
A Happy Return To El Mariachi, A Favorite Taqueria
Hola! Last week, I finally got back to one of my favorite taquerias, El Mariachi, and oh did it make me happy. Now I wish it hadn’t taken me so long, but I felt uneasy about the idea before I finally got fully vaccinated. There’s typically some language barrier for me at the storefront places…
Album Reviews: New, Local Music From Prayer Line And Yons
Prayer Line Thrill Me, Lick Me, Fuck Me, Kill Me Horror punk mutants Prayer Line know how to have a good time, and it’s wholly on their own terms. The music here continues the nightmare metal of their earlier releases, amplified by virtually every conceivable standard. Vocalist/bassist Jake Hellman leans hard into his inspirations, channeling…
The Nitty-Gritty Of Attica Scott Vs. John Yarmuth
Last week, state Rep. Attica Scott announced she would be running against U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth for his Congressional seat. (Yarmuth is LEO’s founder.) Scott, who has made her mark as a strong fighter for racial justice and progressive causes in Kentucky’s Capital, will be up against a popular Democratic incumbent with his own progressive…
Thorns & Roses: The Critical Race Theory Phantom, Farcical Rand Paul
Rose: Getting Vulnerable With The Smiths Usually Jada Pinkett Smith and her family members interview a celebrity on their popular Red Table Talk Facebook show. Last Wednesday, they spoke to a local name: 2019 Kentucky Teacher of The Year Jessica Dueñas, who shared her story of recovery from alcoholism. We can’t think of a better…
Louisville’s Congressional Race Is A Classic Catch-22
This feels a bit like dusting off some old boots. I’ve not written an op-ed in a long time, but Louisville, I have to be honest with you, you’re in for a wild ride in your next congressional race. I’m not going to really help you out with that decision, but I’m here to let…
The Monster at My Law School: An Excerpt From ‘The Title IX Guy’
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from James Wilkerson’s book “The Title IX Guy: Several Short Essays on Masculinity (Both the Good and Bad Kind), Rape Culture, and Other Things We Should Be Talking About” which is currently on sale for $16.99. Sept. 21, 2016 It was 11:24 a.m. I was checking my morning…
