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You’re Going To Want To Add This Bowling Green Rock Band To Your Pride Month Playlist
Inside Bowling Green rockstar Chick Falcon’s house, a collection of vintage keyboards, stacked amps, guitars played by rock legends and 80s arcade games line the walls surrounding a drum set. This is where the magic of The Daddy Sisters happens. Chick Falcon and the band are a staple piece of the Bowling Green music scene…
Did Kentuckiana Pride Fest’s True Purpose Get Lost In The Hype?
My first Gay Pride Parade was viewed through a greasy window of a Burger King in Toronto, 1991. My family stumbled upon it as we were visiting our family in Canada. The spectacle was something that my twelve year old brain did not think was possible. Colorful balloons, confetti, glitter, an occasional topless person here…
A Long-Awaited Louisville Brewery Opens This Weekend
The brand new Trellis Brewing opens this weekend in Louisville’s historic Smoketown. Located at the former Merchant’s Ice Tower property, this project has been in the works for almost 2 years. After a lengthy process which included installing brewing equipment and a new flooring, plus planting trees on the outdoor patio, the brewery is officially…
Louisville Metro Council Set To Vote On Mayor’s Budget Thursday, June 20
Mayor Craig Greenberg (D) released his $1.1 billion budget proposal in April, which included money to bolster public safety through new equipment for police, firefighters and emergency medical services. After months of deliberation, the Louisville Metro Council is set to vote on the city’s proposed budget on Thursday, June 20. The budget is similar to…
Here’s How The Book Works Helps Louisville’s High School Students Stay On Track
The Book Works helps high school age young people (14 to 21 years old) in Louisville get on track to graduation and a career path. More specifically, they help young people get back on track if something has derailed their academic progress. The organization was founded in 2008. Most of the young people working or volunteering…
This Is How The Louisville Story Program Is Preserving The City’s Gospel Music History
The Louisville Story Program (LSP) announces their next release, “I’m Glad About It: The Legacy of Gospel Music in Louisville, 1958–1981.” The release of the box set on September 28 will be celebrated with a concert at the Brown Theatre, featuring choirs and quartets from all over Louisville. “I’m Glad About It” is a box…
If You Live In One Of These Counties, Free Membership To Frazier Is Yours
The Frazier Museum in Louisville is offering free memberships to people in five counties across Kentucky. If you live in Spencer County, Cumberland County, Monroe County, Carroll County, or Bullitt County, you will be able to sign up for free memberships to the Frazier Museum starting now. For those who live in those counties, all…
The Summer Made Market Returns to Louisville With More Goods Than Ever Before
The Summer Made Market is returning to Louisville for an eighth year on Saturday, August 3. Featuring the work of 90 local makers with food trucks and coffee available onsite, the day-long event will set up shop in at Mellwood Art Center. There was a time when craftspeople were everywhere. You could buy your shoes…
With Athlete Paydays Approaching, U of L’s Heird Contemplating Budget Cuts
The belt-tightening has begun at the University of Louisville. Though Judge Claudia Wilken may be months away from ruling on the proposed settlement in House v. NCAA – the case that will enable college athletes to be compensated directly, and in cash – U of L athletic director Josh Heird has already done some pre-emptive…
How Will Two New Coaches Shake Up The UofL Cardinals Vs. UK Wildcats Rivalry?
The rivalry continues between two of the most exciting teams in the NCAA here in Kentucky. With both programs undergoing major transformations over the off-season, the two are set to meet once again later this winter on Saturday, December 14 in Lexington as Kentucky hosts rival Louisville. However, this isn’t just another run-of-the-mill game between…
Pat Kelsey Has 20 New Potential Louisville Basketball Recruits After Contact Day
Pat Kelsey has stayed busy during his first 100 days in the head coach seat, looking not only at the present situation for the Cardinals, but also ahead towards the program’s future. Kelsey and assistant coaches Ronnie Hamilton and Thomas Carr traveled to Orlando early this week to the NBA Players Association Top 100 Camp…
Affordable Health Food Franchise Opens A Second Location in Louisville
The restaurant and meal delivery franchise Clean Eatz is flourishing in Louisville. Franchise owner Matt Hall has been on a 30-year professional journey, from working on an automotive assembly line to becoming Chief Operating Officer at a car manufacturer. Now, he is bringing affordable health food to Louisville. As a certified personal trainer and health…
Can We Trust What Political Polls Tell Us Or Are They Simply Too Problematic?
“There are lies, damn lies and statistics” Benjamin Disraeli, British Prime Minister in the 19th Century There are political polls, polls, polls these days. I’m obsessed with these polls. Read them every morning, noon, and night. Get angry when these polls are bad for my favorite candidate(s). Get excited when…
Mandala House Hosts Family-Friendly Pride Block Party This June
Mandala House Louisville will host the Be You Block Party in the Highlands on Sunday, June 23. This family-friendly Pride event will center and celebrate BIPOC trans youth and allies. The multidisciplinary team of clinicians at Mandala House offers access to informed, affirming, and culturally-responsive psychotherapy for individuals, couples families, and groups. Sponsored by Mandala…
Pick-Your-Own Blackberries And Peaches Is Back This Weekend At Eckert’s Orchard
Eckert’s Orchard, in Versailles, KY which is just over an hour’s drive from Louisville heading east, is hosting the return of its local favorite Pick-Your-Own Blackberries and Pick-Your-Own Peaches this weekend on Saturday, June 15. Blackberries will cost $5.99 per pound, with peaches costing $2.99 per pound. To start picking, field and playground access will…
Louisville’s Hadley Pottery Celebrates Unique Collaboration With Hawaiian Storybook Artist
Multidisciplinary artist and Hawaiian local Julia Allisson Cost is coming to Louisville to celebrate her collaboration with Hadley Pottery. “The Girl and the Boat” tells a wordless story of friendship in a sequence of 30 oil paintings, some of which feature Hadley Pottery in domestic scenes. In collaboration with the picture book, Hadley Pottery is…
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Now Available In Every County In Kentucky
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has now expanded statewide across the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Every preschool child in the state can now have access to books through a mailing system for free. The Imagination Library mails free, “age-appropriate” books to children every month in Kentucky from birth up to 5 years old. The program, which partners…
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[VLOG] The Metal Grind With Athena Prychodko (6/13/24)
Athena Prychodko does a great many things. Read her bio. She works in film as a producer, makeup artist, actress, etc. and she’s hip to all things metal both locally and beyond. Here, Athena will bring you the latest in metal news: where to find it, where to see it and definitely what she thinks…
Local Filmmaker Couple Brings Children’s Horror Media To Louisville
Alyssa Couri and Hunter Hoskins are the co-writers and co-directors of the short film “The Legend of Gourdface.” They were Film Production majors together at University of Louisville. They are also romantic partners. Couri and Hoskins met in high school. “I was taking biology class with her and we immediately hit it off,” Hoskins says.…
Louisville’s Milton Metz Remembered With YouTube Archive
Milton Metz, “El Metzo,” is being remembered by his family with an archive on YouTube. Who is Milton Metz? Well, for over 60 years, Metz was one of the most recognizable voices in Louisville radio and TV. He did many interviews for WHAS throughout his career but also narrated Talking Books for the American Printing…
Assistance Now Available For Vehicles Damaged In April 2 Storms
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering financial assistance to those affected by storms that raged in Frankfort and surrounding areas on April 2. Storms that hit the surrounding areas included straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides. Survivors who need help should first contact their insurance company if they have a policy that covers…
LMPD Chief Jaquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel Suspended
Louisville Metro Police Department Chief Jaquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel has been put on administrative leave. The chief was suspended following an independent investigation into how she handled a sexual harassment claim involving other LMPD officers. The investigation is ongoing, with Attorney David Beyer being retained to conduct the investigation into the chief’s handling of the situation. Mayor…
After International Success, Knocked Loose Returns To Louisville For An Epic Hometown Show
Louisville’s own metalcore / hardcore punk band Knocked Loose will be playing three hometown shows at Portal on Thursday, June 13, and then at Old Forester’s Paristown Hall on Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15. Featuring Bryan Garris on lead vocals, Isaac Hale on lead guitar, Nicko Calderon on rhythm guitar, Kevin Otten on…
Louisville Pride Foundation Offers A Name Change Clinic In July
Louisville Pride Foundation brings Lou Name Change Clinic to the Pride Center on Saturday, July 13. The Louisville Pride Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that celebrates and advocates for the LGBTQ community in Kentuckiana. At the Lou Name Change Clinic, paralegals, notaries, and law students, to support queer, trans, and nonbinary people move forward…
Can A Loud Restaurant Ruin A Good Meal? Here’s Where A Few Louisville Restaurants Rank In The Noisy Trend
What is the advantage to a restaurant so loud that you can’t easily chat with your partner or maybe even hear yourself think? Maybe someone out there finds this exciting and attractive, but I haven’t found anyone yet who’s a fan. And yet, based on my own experience, talks with food-loving friends, and queries from…
A Swanky New Speakeasy Opens In Louisville Just In Time For National Bourbon Day
Buzzard’s Roost is celebrating National Bourbon Day on June 14 with a party to launch its new Speakeasy at Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Row Experience. Fly on by for a sneak peek at the new event space. A secret buzzword gets you and a small group an advanced tour of the speakeasy. You’ll also hear about…
Louisville’s First-Ever Butchertown Block Party Is Happening This June
The Butchertown Business Alliance (BBA) will partner with Copper and Kings to hosts the first annual market and block party on Saturday, June 29. Sponsored by the BBA, Costar, Copper & Kings, and Louisville Geek, the Butcher Block Party will celebrate local businesses and community throughout the 40206 ZIP code. The block party will feature…
Louisville Tourism Is On The Rise And The Billions It Generated Last Year Are Proof
$4.1 billion. That’s how much money came to Louisville over the course of a year in 2023 from tourism and travel. The report, from the Kentucky Department of Tourism, noted an impact of over $300 million alone in state and local tax revenue. As one of America’s top 52 tourist destinations according to The New…
Kentucky Ranks 7th For Racial Equality In Education In The US
Racial equality in Kentucky’s education is among the highest in the country, ranking 7th in the nation based on a number of key indicators from a WalletHub study released on June 4. Across the United States, predominantly white school districts receive $23 billion more funding per year than predominantly non-white districts. However, some states do…
ACT Louisville Brings Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat To Beechmont
ACT Louisville Productions is bringing “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” to Beechmont this June. The sung-through musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber is based on the character of Joseph from the Book of Genesis in the Bible. First performed in 1968, its retelling of the Joseph story paired…
Kentuckiana Pride Festival 2024 Has Completely Sold Out
The Kentuckiana Pride Festival on Saturday, June 15 has reached its ticket capacity. LEO published the lineup on the day it was announced in March. Anyone who has been waiting to buy their tickets on the day of the event will now have to observe the festival from outside the partitions around the Big Four…
Need A Place For Your Kids To Eat During Summer Break?
Jefferson County Public Schools is once again offering free meals to students all across the City of Louisville during summer break. For some students, this could be the difference between eating and going hungry for the day. Throughout the summer months when students are on break, JCPS is offering free meals through summer feeding sites…
New JCPS Middle School To Be Built In West Louisville For The First Time In Over A Century
Jefferson County Public Schools will be building a new middle school on a portion of 20 acres of land provided by Molina Healthcare, a local healthcare company in Louisville. The Dr. J Blaine Hudson Middle School is set to be built at 18th Street and Broadway in West Louisville on donated land from the healthcare…
Everything We Saw And Heard At The Granfalloon Festival In Bloomington
And so it goes. Granfalloon: A Kurt Vonnegut Convergence, hosted by the Indiana University (IU) Arts and Humanities Council, celebrated its fifth year in 2024. Inspired by the life and work of Kurt Vonnegut, one of the most famous writers to ever emerge from Indiana, the festival spans three weeks in May and June. Each…
Louisville’s UFC Fight Night Sets All-Time Record For Highest Grossing Event
On Saturday, June 8, UFC hosted its first Fight Night in over a decade with nearly 20,000 fans in attendance. The total gross revenue of the event marked a historic milestone, the single-highest grossing US UFC Fight Night of all time at $2.5 million, which broke the record for the highest-grossing single event in KFC…
Best-Selling Author Lucy Foley Is Coming To Louisville To Promote Midnight Feast
Carmichael’s Bookstore welcomes Lucy Foley — British author of The Guest List and The Paris Apartment — to celebrate the publication of her new book, “The Midnight Feast.” The ticketed event is at the Clifton Theater on Thursday, June 20. Known for her historical fiction and mystery novels, Foley’s new novel is a locked room…
Two Louisville Racing Players Take Best XI Honors In May
The National Women’s Soccer League announced on Friday, June 7 that two players, Midfielder Savannah DeMelo and defender Carson Pickett were part of the Best XI of the Month, a group of 11 players who stood out across the league for their efforts for their respective teams. The team of the month is voted by…
The Fairness Campaign Unveils First LGBTQ Kentucky Historical Highway Marker In Old Louisville
The Fairness Campaign has unveiled the first LGBTQ Kentucky Historical Highway marker. It is the first historical marker of its kind in Louisville. In June 2022, the Fairness Campaign celebrated its 31st anniversary in Louisville by applying for a Commonwealth-sanctioned historical marker commemorating the LGBTQ rights movement in Louisville. Chris Hartman, executive director of the…
Murder Or Accident? The Unsolved Louisville Mystery That History Books Forgot
One man was missing and presumed dead. His friend was also missing, whereabouts unknown. When the friend was finally found, his story riveted Depression-era Louisville for months. But today it’s long forgotten. It’s not mentioned in any history of Louisville. It’s as if it never happened. That may be in part because we don’t really…
Why Louisville Needs A Metro Budget That Puts People Over Profit
For so many folks in our city and state, it only takes a few bad circumstances to become homeless. For me, it took a divorce and being diagnosed with cancer for a third time to drain whatever savings and stability I had. Despite all that, I do my best to wake up with a smile…
SOAPBOX: WHERE WE KNOW WHAT YOU’RE THINKING
Forget About It, Trump Former president Trump, you had four years to lead the United States and failed us by your own choosing. Whether it be in foreign policy or domestic policy, you did not protected the United States as commander-in-chief. We the American people have finally borne witness to what happens when they place an incompetent…
Louisville’s Va Va Vixens Celebrate 15 Years With Summer Burlesque Carnival
Va Va Cotton Candy CarniVal is the 15-year anniversary of the Louisville-based performance troupe Va Va Vixens. The Va Va Vixens are a luscious mix of neo-classic burlesque, circus performances, comedy, variety, and choreographed group dance sequences. More than just a performance troupe, they are an entity of experiences that takes their audiences on a…
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Railbird Music Festival Review: A Weekend Of Refined Americana In Lexington
When it comes to music festivals, Lexington’s Railbird was a breath of fresh air full of both acts I already loved as well as new music to discover. I don’t know what kind of music festivals you’ve been to, but never before have I been to one where every single person who squeezed past me…
Over 400,000 Kentucky Voters Have Been Removed From Voter Rolls Since 2020
Over 400,000 voters have been removed from voter rolls since 2020 when Secretary of State Michael Adams has taken office. Of those, over 223,000 were “Dead Voters” who have been dead but were never taken off the roll. Since registration opened in May, more voters have been removed than added. Kentucky saw 5,723 removed from…
Kentucky State Fair Announces Its 2024 Free Concert Lineup
The Kentucky State Fair has announced its latest lineup for the 2024 fair’s free concert series. There will be free concerts every day of the fair running from Thursday, Aug. 15 to Sunday, Aug. 25, here is whose playing: Thursday, Aug. 15 Lonestar and Eddie Montgomery Friday, Aug. 16 The Sugarhill Gang Melle Mel &…
Lucy Foley’s Newest Thriller, The Midnight Feast, Was Party Inspired By A Personal Transformation
As you lie back on picnic blanket or lounge, ready for an exciting summer read, can you picture yourself on the rugged but beautiful coast of rural England? Novelist Lucy Foley, who has become a reliable fixture on national best-seller lists, is ready to transport you there with her newest thriller. LEO chatted with the…
Magician And Autism Advocate Cody Clark To Host A Variety Show In South Louisville This June
Cody Clark is not only on the autism spectrum, he incorporates his lived experience as a neurodivergent person with magic and motivational speaking to simultaneously entertain and educate. He recently told the Penguin Magic Podcast that he uses targeted marketing “to make a new way of being a professional magician. Instead of just being like,…
The HOT ROD Power Tour Pulls Up To Louisville This June
The HOT ROD Power Tour, the largest traveling car show in the U.S. will pull up to Louisville on Wednesday, June 12. The Louisville stop is day three of an event that will travel to five cities in five days, more than 1,000 miles of driving across the Southeast and Midwest. More than 6,000 cars…
Could This Be The Best Indian Restaurant In All Of Louisville?
I have this funny reaction to Indian food: The minute I start thinking about it, I want to go get some. The only issue is where to go! Louisville is currently blessed with enough good Indian eateries that I’d be hard pressed to declare one of them the local G.O.A.T. It would be like trying…
My Morning Jacket Tour Dates: Here’s Where You Can See One Of Louisville’s Most Famous Bands This Fall
One of Louisville’s most successful bands, My Morning Jacket, has announced four headlining fall shows in late September and early October, in addition to their tour dates co-headlining with Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats. My Morning Jacket will also have set at this year’s Bourbon & Beyond Festival on Sunday, September 22. A Grammy-nominated…
Local Man Is On A Mission To Reveal Invisible LGTBQ History, In Both Louisville And Beyond
As of June 2024 — also known as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month — there are 515 anti-LGBTQ bills around the U.S. in state legislatures. People whose sexual orientations and gender identities place them in a minority are once again being marginalized in America. But despite what some political pundits and…
Louisville Animal Shelters Experiencing Major Crisis After Recent Storms, Here’s How You Can Help
Rural communities across Kentucky experience devastating wind and rain storms over Memorial Day weekend. This extreme weather left some residents without electric power and others with sever damage to their homes. Many cats and dogs were places in shelters after the storms, but now those shelters need immediate assistance from Louisvillians who have been considering…
Louisville’s Decade Kicks Off Summer Guest Chef Series With James-Beard Nominees
Decade kicks off its Summer Guest Chef Series on Thursday, June 6th with James Beard-nominated chef, Alison Settle (formerly of Barn8), who will offer a special a-la-carte menu alongside Decade’s regular dinner menu. Settle’s menu will highlight her interpretation of a variety of comfort foods and meals we grew up on, such as soup beans + cornbread and green bean casserole.…
Listen Local: New Louisville Music (6/5)
Echo Project Gun Safety Film – EP While local favorites LUX are on an indefinite hiatus due to members’ college and work schedules, vocalist/guitarist Chaz Owens has taken the solo route. With help from a variety of people, Owens’ latest musical endeavor Echo Project has just released its debut 4-song ep, Gun Safety Film. With…
Louisville’s Very First Pickleball Street Fest Will Take Place This June
UPDATE: Due to weather, the festival will now be held only on Sunday, June 30. Louisville Downtown Partnership will host the inaugural Downtown Pickleball Street Fest on Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30. The two-day event will celebrate the increasingly popular sport of pickleball and the diverse cultural environs of Downtown Louisville. There will…
