Audience Spotlight: A Conversation with Andre Kimo Stone Guess, President & CEO of Fund for the Arts
As he steps into his fifth year at the helm of Fund for the Arts, Andre Kimo Stone Guess recently announced that this would be his final year at the helm. We caught up with him as he reflects on his journey with gratitude, a sense of mission, and an eye toward the future. “It’s…
2024 domestic violence report shows perpetrator, victim age breakdown
This is a Kentucky Lantern story republished under Creative Commons. See more from Kentucky Lantern here. If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also contact any of Kentucky’s 15 domestic violence programs. Most…
I Train Therapists. And I’m Terrified About What They’re Not Learning
By: Juniper Owens, co-founder and CEO of Bridge Counseling and Wellness Maya Angelou once said, “When we know better, we do better.” Through years of training future social workers at the university level, running a group practice, and launching a continuing education curriculum, I’ve come to a disturbing realization: our therapists don’t have ample opportunity…
Gordon Biersch Closes After 13 Years at Fourth Street Live!
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant at Fourth Street Live! has closed permanently after 13 years. The German-inspired brewpub opened in 2012 and had a 500-seat location in downtown Louisville’s entertainment district. It was known for its on-site brewery and made-from-scratch California-style food. With this closure, Gordon Biersch now has only one standalone restaurant left, located in…
Oldham County Celebrates Summer with Monthlong Fireworks and Fenders Series
Oldham County is launching its annual Fireworks and Fenders event series this July, featuring more than 45 events across La Grange, Crestwood, Prospect, and Westport. Organized by Oldham County Tourism, the monthlong lineup includes concerts, festivals, car shows, races, historical tours, and family activities. Fourth of July celebrations will take place at multiple locations. Prospect’s…
Murder Most Foul: Notes from the Night I Stumbled On Hamlet In Central Park
After dinner last Friday night, I took an elegant stroll to Central Park from our Old Louisville condo to clear my head. I’d intended to go sit on a park bench beneath the monstrous trees filled with birds of prey – my partner and I particularly enjoy hunting for the Great Horned Owls – to…
Justice on Hold: Why Injury Victims in Louisville Are Still Waiting, and Paying the Price
For too many people in Louisville, the hardest part of healing after a serious accident isn’t the recovery, it’s the maddening wait. Wait for a court date. Wait for a response from the insurance company. Wait for a fair offer that doesn’t feel like an insult. And here in 2025, that wait is stretching longer…
The Motivated Guide to Cialis: How It Works and How Long It Really Lasts
Motivated men looking for dependable answers to erectile dysfunction often turn to Cialis. Its reputation for lasting longer than other ED medications gives it a unique edge, offering both reliability and freedom. With more men choosing to buy Viagra online and exploring other ED solutions, understanding how each medication works has never been more important.…
This Palestinian American Filmmaker Turns Expectations Upside Down
Mike Elsherif is a Palestinian American filmmaker who immigrated to the U.S. from his birthplace in Kuwait after the Persian Gulf War. His work explores themes of the immigrant experience, displacement, and mortality. His new film “Maqluba” will screen at the Flyover Film Festival in July. “Maqluba” was produced in Louisville with a local crew…
See the First Production of ‘The Wiz’ in Louisville at The Kentucky Performing Arts
The first tour of the musical “The Wiz” to come to Kentucky Performing Arts will take the stage at Whitney Hall (501 W. Main St.) in July. This direct-from-Broadway production will close the 2024–25 season. Before the 2024 film adaptation of “Wicked”—which was based on the musical “Wicked: The Untold Story of the Witches of…
Louisville Folk School Benefit Featuring The Everybody Band At Headliners July 11
Friday, July 11 Louisville Folk School benefit featuring The Everybody Band Headliners Music Hall | 1386 Lexington Rd. | headlinerslouisville.com | $19.77 adv/$15 at box office | 8:00 p.m. | 18 and over The Everybody Band is a Louisville and Kentucky music tribute band that plays one-night-only concert events featuring a fluid, ever-changing lineup of…
Teens Are Running The Studio At La La Land Recording Camp
If you’ve ever read any of my reviews, you’ll see a pattern in which I name-drop La La Land and producer extraordinaire Anne Gauthier fairly often. Why? Because everything, literally everything, that I have heard that has been recorded at La La Land by Anne Gauthier sounds phenomenal! The way Gauthier is able to give…
Punk Rock Night Louisville Presents: Sister Paul, The Ramone, Bomb Cats July 12 At The Alcove
Saturday, July 12 Punk Rock Night Louisville Presents: Sister Paul, The Ramone, and Bomb Cats The Alcove | 246 Spring St, Jeffersonville | thealcovebar.com | Free | 9:00 p.m. | 21 and over If you’re looking for something interesting to do, look no further, as Punk Rock Night Louisville more than has you covered with…
The 4th Annual Mag Bar Music Fest Features An Incredible Lineup Of Local And Regional Music
Thursday, July 17 – Sunday, July 20 Mag Bar Music Fest Mag Bar | 1398 S. 2nd St. | magbarlouisville.com | Admission prices and times vary per day | All ages Back for its fourth year, Mag Bar Fest just keeps getting bigger and better with top notch local and regional bands, and 2025 might…
Dewey Kincade & The Navigators With The Jenkins Twins At The Whirling Tiger July 10
Thursday, July 10 Dewey Kincade & The Navigators with The Jenkins Twins The Whirling Tiger | 1335 Story Ave. | thewhirlingtiger.com | $15 | 8:00 p.m. | 21 and over In a recent Facebook post, Dewey Kincade wrote, “The next album is sounding great. I can’t wait for folks to hear it. It’s got Navigators,…
West End Farmers Market Celebrates LGBTQIA+ Community on June 29
The West End Farmers Market will close out Pride Month with a Pride-themed market event on Sunday, June 29, from 3 to 7 PM at California Park (16th and Prentice). The event will focus on wellness, belonging, and Black LGBTQIA+ creativity. The market will be hosted by Fairen Kia of Love Thy Belly, with music…
Listen Local: New Louisville Music To Kick Off July
LEO Weekly has Spotify playlists for each Listen Local column featuring selected tracks from each reviewed release. Check them out here! Ahc”Arequipe” and “Swim or Drown” – singles With five albums, three EPS, and now seventeen singles released since 2020, one could make the argument that Louisville-based artist/producer/songwriter Annahelen Croce has been a wee bit…
Tina Jo Wallace: Leading Derby Dinner Playhouse with Heart and Joy
Tino Jo Wallace was recently named Derby Dinner Playhouse’s new Producing Artistic Director, following Lee Buckholz’s retirement and is excited to take on the new role. “Our space, it’s intimate, and I love that it’s in the round, which is different from other venues in town, and I can’t wait to play with that more.”…
Why Online Casino Entertainment is Growing In Popularity Among Louisville, Kentucky Residents
Online casinos are becoming a very popular hobby for locals in Louisville, providing convenient, interactive forms of entertainment. As their platforms are easy to navigate and entry points are affordable, more locals are experimenting with digital gaming at home. Louisville, Kentucky, has long been known for its thriving nightlife scene, which is home to the…
Louisville Chorus Hosts Free Patriotic Concert July 6: “Fanfare for the 4th”
With its yearly Fanfare for the 4th concert, scheduled Sunday, July 6, at 3 p.m. at St. Matthews Baptist Church (3515 Grandview Ave.), the Louisville Chorus welcomes the audience to an emotional and musical celebration of America’s freedom. This family-friendly event is free and accessible to the public. Future events will be funded in part…
Noche Mexican BBQ Wins Big At Six In The City BBQ Competition In Chicago
Louisville’s own Noche Mexican BBQ has received top honors in this year’s Six in the City: A Southern BBQ Experience in Chicago, earning the overall grand prize in a heated culinary fight among six Southern cities. “This reminds us why it’s important to follow your passions,” said owner Aaron Diaz, who accepted the prize alongside…
We Have a Choice: Weapons and War, or Food and Health Care?
For weeks, Congress has been wrapped up in passing President Trump’s big, brutal budget—the one that pays for tax cuts for the wealthy and a trillion-dollar Pentagon budget by taking food stamps and Medicaid away from people struggling to get by. The GOP-controlled House of Representatives just barely passed this bill—it squeaked through by a…
On the trail of Bigfoot in academia and the Kentucky woods
This is a Kentucky Lantern story republished under Creative Commons. See more from Kentucky Lantern here. “Here’s what happens,” Charlie Raymond tells me over the phone. “I’ve had a lot of people in Kentucky who had sightings many years ago but they suppressed it. They didn’t tell people because they’d be ridiculed.” Raymond is the…
Trump Justice Department targets Kentucky policy on in-state college tuition for immigrants
This is a Kentucky Lantern story republished under Creative Commons. See more from Kentucky Lantern here. The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Kentucky education officials to stop the state from granting in-state college tuition rates to immigrants who lack permanent legal status. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the…
Kosair for Kids launches campaign around safe medication storage
This is a Kentucky Lantern story republished under Creative Commons. See more from Kentucky Lantern here. With Kentucky kids dying from access to substances, Kosair for Kids has launched a campaign to educate families and people working with children about safe storage. About a third of the state’s child deaths and near-deaths were because a…
Mo Mo’s Catering Service & Noshery Finds A Home In The Highlands
Mo Mo’s Catering Service & Noshery has opened a new storefront in the Highlands, and it’s more than just a place to eat. Started by Barbara Marquez after she returned to college in her 50s, the business has been catering to the community for over ten years. With a new location off Baxter Avenue, they’re…
Kentucky Ranks Among Worst States For Outdoor Enthusiasts In 2025
Based on a new study by the nonprofit organization SmileHub, Kentucky ranks third across states for outdoor enthusiasts in 2025. The rankings, announced to coincide with the formal start of summer, analyze all 50 states over 18 variables relating to outdoor access, environmental quality and recreational infrastructure. Despite Kentucky’s gorgeous landscapes and rich traditions in outdoor sports,…
Nouvelle Bar & Bottle Wins Prestigious Wine Spectator Award
Rising among the best wine venues in the nation, Nouvelle Bar & Bottle in Louisville’s NuLu area has received the 2025 Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Renowned for its bold and approachable wine selection, Nouvelle keeps attracting national interest, particularly for its well-known grower Champagne program, cleverly labeled “A Completely Irresponsible Champagne List.” With more than…
Kroger to Close Louisville Store Following Rodent Complaints And Nationwide Downsizing
Kroger will close its store at 4211 South Third Street in Louisville by the end of July. The decision follows the company’s recent announcement to shut down 60 stores across the United States over the next year and a half. The South Third Street store is the first confirmed closure in Kentucky. Kroger has not…
Louisville Declares Operation White Flag Amid Intense Heat Wave
As temperatures soar and the heat index soars beyond 95 degrees, Louisville Metro Emergency Services has activated Operation White Flag to provide relief and shelter to those most susceptible during this severe heat wave. Operation White Flag is a severe weather emergency protocol that enters into operation when the heat index surpasses 95 degrees or…
Louisville Residents Can Get Cash Back For Ditching Gas Lawn Tools In Louisville—Here’s How
Want to save money and help the environment? Louisville residents can now get cash back when they change to electric lawn tools—and a lot more if they return their old gas-powered equipment. As part of its Lawn Care for Cleaner Air program, the Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District (APCD) offers year-round incentives to individuals…
AP Companies launches first full-scale office in Santiago, Chile
AP Companies, a global leader in medical assistance and cost containment, has opened its first full-scale office in Santiago, Chile, marking a significant step in its expansion into Latin America. This move aims to enhance the company’s ability to provide high-quality, cost-effective healthcare services across the region. With over 27 years of experience, AP Companies…
Kentucky Ranks Among Worst States For Childhood Poverty, New Study Finds
Kentucky ranks seventh in the US for the highest percentage of young children living in poverty, according to a recent study conducted by Birth Injury Lawyers Group. The analysis, conducted by the Birth Injury Lawyers Group, looked over five years of data from the U.S. Census Bureau, focusing on children under the age of five.…
Finding Your Safe Space This Pride Month
As the executive director of the Louisville Pride Foundation, I’m often asked what my motivation is. My answer is simple: I believe everyone deserves to have a safe place to be seen in their community, and I’m on a mission to do just that. When I stepped into my role last year, I saw it…
Uncovering A Quiet Giant: G.C. Coxe At The Speed Art Museum
This is a republished story from our friends at Audience502. See more from Audience502 here. This summer, the Speed Art Museum invites visitors to rediscover one of Louisville’s most quietly influential artists with the exhibition G.C. Coxe: The Dean of Louisville Art. Opening June 7, the show marks the latest in a series of exhibitions…
