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11 Members Of The LGBTQ Community Write Letters To Their Younger Selves
On Friday, May 13, JP Davis posted a photo of an assignment from the Christian Academy of Louisville, asking students to write a letter to a hypothetical friend “struggling with homosexuality” to persuade them of “the goodness of God’s design” in a way “that does not approve of any sin.” The Academy has confirmed the…
Two Former Louisville Police Officers Plead Guilty To Federal Charges After Throwing Beverages At Pedestrians
Two former Louisville police officers pleaded guilty to federal charges of conspiring to violate the rights of Louisville citizens through the arbitrary use of force when they drove around throwing “large beverages” at pedestrians in 2018 and 2019, the Department of Justice said on Tuesday. According to the DOJ, Bryan Wilson, 36, and Curt Flynn,…
Man Arrested After Mayor Greg Fischer Punched At Fourth Street Live
Louisville police have arrested a man in the assault of Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer at Fourth Street Live over the weekend. In a press release, the Louisville Metro Police Department said Antwon M Brown, 30, was arrested “without incident” on Tuesday. LMPD said Brown is charged with one count of assault in the fourth degree,…
New Live Performance Venue Breaks Ground In Jeffersontown As Part Of Park Expansion
The City of Jeffersontown broke ground on a new multipurpose live event space on Tuesday that will host concerts, weddings and more, bringing a new performing arts venue to the East End. The venue, Veterans Memorial Park Amphitheater, will be part of the planned expansion of Veterans Memorial Park, a project that officials said has…
Louisville Zoo Seal Pup, Emmy, Has Died
On Monday, June 20, a member of the harbor seal family at the Louisville Zoo died. Seven-week-old seal pup, Emmy was born on April 29 of this year and passed away Monday. She was the baby of seals Tonie, her mother, and Oscar, her father. She was born underweight and had not gained weight as…
Local Rum Brand Saltwater Woody Introduces Ready-To-Drink Cocktails, Just In Time For Summer
Local rum brand Saltwater Woody unveiled its first line of ready-to-drink cocktails and they are now available in bars, restaurants and liquor stores in Kentucky and Indiana, and will soon be expanding nationwide. The new cocktail lineup features three new flavors: Lemon Mojito, Pin?a Colada and Watermelon Pineapple Daiquiri. The drinks are 99 calories each and contain…
Two Louisville Bars Will Appear In An Upcoming Movie Starring An ‘Always Sunny’ Fan Favorite
If you recently saw that the sign at High Horse Bar said “Arleen’s Bar,” you may have wondered if the business was going through an unannounced rebranding. Technically, it was, but only temporarily: High Horse became “Arleen’s” for a day for the filming of a new movie, “The Starling Girl,” which is set in Kentucky. A…
9 Things To Do In Louisville This Week For $5 And Under (6/20)
TUESDAY, June 21 Q&A With Craig Greenberg All Peoples UU Congregation Free | Doors at 6 p.m., event from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Democratic mayoral candidate Craig Greenberg will take questions from the audience. THURSDAY, June 23 Losers 812 Opens / The Emo Band – Live Karaoke 1005 West Market St., Jeffersonville Free |…
The Color Run Returns To The Waterfront
The Color Run certainly has taken its inspiration from the Indian holiday of Holi in that it is an event where participants are covered in colored powders. However, the Color Run is owned by a for-profit organization that uses the event to “bring people together and make the world a happier, healthier place.” This Saturday,…
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer Punched At Fourth Street Live
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer was punched at Fourth Street Live on Saturday night, according to the LMPD, who are investigating the incident. LMPD spokesperson Angela Ingram said Fischer is “doing fine.” Louisville Police released several photos of the suspect they believe punched Fischer, and encouraged anyone with information to call the department’s anonymous tip line…
Louisvillians Are Dying Under House Arrest
This story was produced by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, a nonprofit newsroom by Louisville Public Media. For more, visit KyCIR.org. Jackie Wulf says her son, Jason Wulf, used to call her pretty much every day. That is, unless he was using methamphetamine. So when Jason was held in the Louisville jail this past…
Everything — Well, Some Things — You Wanted To Know About Appetizers In Louisville
Appetizers! There’s something about simply hearing the name that gets your taste buds working, or mine, anyway. It even sounds so much more appealing than the hoity-toity French “hors d’oeuvres,” am I right? So what is an appetizer, anyway, and where did this idea of offering a small, tasty bite before the main course come…
Louisville BTS ARMY Reacts To Band’s Announcement Of A Hiatus
On Tuesday of this week, superstar boy band BTS announced that they would essentially be taking a hiatus during their Festa live event. Except that it isn’t exactly a hiatus, according to the band, their label and management — but the band will be focusing on individual pursuits for a bit (and possibly military service) before…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (6/17)
Friday, June 17 Marzz: Love Letters Tour Mercury Ballroom $17 | 8 p.m. Louisville native Marzz got recognized by Timbaland and moved to L.A., but the velvet-voiced singer is back in town for a highly-anticipated show. Saturday, June 18 Plunder Over Louisville Headliners Music Hall $18-$20 | 3 p.m. Presented by Never Nervous and the…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (6/17)
FRIDAY, June 17 Juneteenth Block Party Louisville Community Grocery | 400 Finzer Street | Search Eventbrite | Free (tickets required) | 4-7 p.m. At this block party tonight, there’ll be food available for purchase and for free tastings, plus vendors and a community art project. SATURDAY, June 18 Kentuckiana Pride Festival And Parade Waterfront Park…
4 Young Critics Put New Eyes and Fresh Perspectives On ‘Hamilton’
“Hamilton” uplifted the trajectory of storytelling on Broadway and then the pandemic has changed so much about how we interact with each other and the arts. Broadway and other arts closed its doors for a time. Now, doors to the arts have reopened and the run of “Hamilton” via PNC Broadway in Louisville at Kentucky…
Local Soap Store And Apothecary TOZA To Close
TOZA, a soap store, apothecary and refillery, is closing. Owner Kira Meador announced the closing on social media today in a statement, which read: “It’s with a heavy heart that I write this to you all, but we are closing TOZA. I’ve tried everything I could think of in the last three months to save…
Louisville Police Arrest Man After Waterfront Park Shooting
Louisville police say an arrest has been made in the headline-grabbing Waterfront Park shooting last weekend that left six children injured by gunfire. According to Louisville Metro Police Department spokesperson Alicia Smiley, William Devon Thompson, Jr., the father of a 9-year-old girl who was grazed by a bullet during the incident, was arrested on Thursday…
Carnegie Center Announces New Artist-In-Residence, Kacey Slone
Carnegie Center for Art and History in New Albany has announced their second artist-in-residence, multimedia artist and educator Kacey Slone. The Carnegie is a part of the Floyd County Library system and the artist-in-residence program is geared toward helping to develop Indiana artists in their practice and to provide museum visitors the experience of witnessing…
The Kentucky Derby Museum Wants You to Name Its Miniature Horse
What would you name a miniature horse? The Kentucky Derby Museum recently announced in a social media post that its miniature horse needs a name, and the public is invited to give their suggestions. Derby Museum staff will make the final choice from the names submitted. Guests will see the new name when the Stable…
Time Slip Theatre Presents ‘Once’ At Its New Home
Time Slip Theatre has a new home and a new show, the final of the season. The new show is a stage production of the award-winning film, “Once,” made famous by its flagship song, “Falling Slowly.” The original film stars singers Glen Hansard and Markéta Iglová. A press release from Time Slip Theatre describes the…
Lotus, Moon Taxi Headline The Big Stomp Festival, Formerly Known As PeteFest
The Big Stomp, a music festival formerly known as PeteFest, is bringing in celebrated national acts like Lotus, Moon Taxi and The Floozies to play alongside well-known local names such as Mama Said String Band, Kiana & the Sun Kings and PAKG. The two-day festival will happen Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14-15, at Jones Field,…
Gov. Beshear Announces 17-Member Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced the 17 members of the Team Kentucky Medical Cannabis Advisory Committee, who will help him explore legalizing medical marijuana through executive action after the state legislature failed to push a bill through at this year’s session. “Polling suggests 90% of Kentucky adults support legalizing medical cannabis, while at the same…
This Weekend’s Funk Fest Features Jodeci, Stokely And A No Limit Records Reunion
Funk Fest is happening at Waterfront Park this Saturday, June 18. Celebrating both Juneteenth and Black Music Month, Funk Fest features Jodeci, Stokely, Tweet, Carl Thomas and a reunion of No Limit’s Master P, Mia X, Silkk The Shocker, Mystikal, Fiend, Mr. Serv-on and more. Funk Fest has been happening for over 20 years around the…
Out Of The Void Discussion At KMAC Remembers Ada Doss Campbell
Ada Doss Campbell died at Central State Hospital in 1940. Her granddaughter, Dr. Renee Cambell of Phoenix Global Humanitarian Foundation, is a social worker and member of the faculty at the University of Kentucky. She is fighting to piece together and honor the story of her grandmother’s life and passing. The official account of Ada Doss Campbell’s…
Fodor’s Names Louisville Free Public Library To Its ‘Most Beautiful Libraries in America’ List
Fodor’s, the renowned travel guide company, recently listed the Main Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library to its list “11 Most Beautiful Libraries in the United States.” In the list, writer Molly O’Brien wrote: “Since its opening in 1908, the Louisville Free Public Library Main Branch has been considered one of Kentucky’s finest examples…
Cooling Centers, White Flag Shelters Open Amid Dangerous Heat
Louisville Metro Government urged residents to be cautious of the extreme heat the city was witnessing on Monday as the heat index surged above 100 degrees, resulting in potentially dangerous conditions. According to a press release from the mayor’s office, the city’s eight Neighborhood Place locations are now serving as cooling relief centers. Additionally, with…
10 Things To Do In Louisville This Week For $5 And Under (6/13)
MONDAY, June 13 Pride Balloon Pizza Parties 2263 Frankfort Avenue Free | Noon – 5 p.m. If you need a unique and colorful break during your workday this week, stop by The Fairness Campaign’s local HQ to help them inflate balloons for Pride this weekend and eat free pizza. The pizza parties continue daily through…
Plunder Over Louisville Isn’t A Fireworks Show But It’s Bringing Plenty of Fire
The folks from Never Nervous and Gore Club are joining forces and creating a festival to celebrate the genres of punk, hardcore and metal — three genres that share genetics but don’t necessarily always get along. The new Plunder Over Louisville fest hopes to shift this so these rock siblings can figure it out once…
The Always Sunny Podcast Is Recording Its First Live Episode In Louisville At Bourbon & Beyond
Louisville is about to get a whole lot sunnier. This fall, The Always Sunny Podcast will be recording its first ever live episode at Bourbon & Beyond on Saturday, Sept. 17. The podcast is a companion to the cult classic comedy show “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Three of the stars of the show, Charlie Day,…
‘Jurassic World Dominion’ Is Entertaining At times, But Has No Interest In Being A Good Movie
Jurassic World Dominion 3 Out Of 5 Stars Now Playing For Gen-Xer’s in particular, the multiplex has turned into a time warp of late, with new chapters of popular films like “Top Gun” and “Jurassic Park” offering the kind of enhanced escapism that previously would have been thought impossible. Not only are these films playing…
Review: ‘Hamilton’ At Kentucky Center Delivers A Good Time And A Bit Of History
Have you heard? The Broadway production of “Hamilton” by Lin-Manuel Miranda is at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. It runs through June 19. With tickets in hand, my anticipation was high, and I was ready to seize the moment—my son and I gripped our seats and later left in awe. Non-stop sights and…
3 Concerts To Catch This Weekend In Louisville (6/10)
Friday, June 10 Cane Hill Zanzabar $20 | 7:30 p.m. A hardcore band that pulls from nu-metal and industrial, Cane Hill’s aggressive style is versatile and interesting. Afterlife, VCTMS and Moodring open. Saturday, June 11 SERVICE The Whirling Tiger $15 | 8 p.m. With SERVICE, Russell Simins (Jon Spencer Blues Explosion) and Jilly Weiss (We…
3 Louisville Drag Brunches Make Yelp’s Top 25 List
Well butter my biscuits and call me gravy, three of Louisville’s drag brunch restaurants are ranked in Yelp’s 2022 list of “Top drag brunches across the U.S.” Louisville has always had a strong drag community of performers. Seriously, top notch and it is nice that someone else noticed. Sorry, New York, Miami and Chicago, but…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (6/10)
FRIDAY, June 10 ‘Hamilton’ Whitney Hall (Kentucky Center) $99+ | 8 p.m. The ten-dollar Founding Father is back in Louisville tonight for another performance of Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash hit Broadway musical. If you miss this show, don’t worry — the tour is in Louisville through June 19. SATURDAY, June 11 2nd Annual Rosé Partay Logan…
What We Learned From The Internal Investigation Into Officer’s Actions The Night David McAtee Was Killed
Former Louisville police officer Katie Crews told investigators she fired her pepper ball gun in the moments before West End BBQ chef David McAtee was killed not because she encountered a disorderly or aggressive crowd, but because she believed people gathered at the intersection 26th and Broadway June 1, 2020 were non-compliant with orders to…
Fotofocus Biennial Hits Cincinnati And Northern Kentucky This Fall
Fotofocus Biennial kicks off this Sept. 29 and runs until Oct. 8. This Cincinnati-based event will span 90 venues across Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky, Dayton and Columbus. 21C Cincinnati is participating, so if you haven’t visited 21C in another city, here’s your chance. This is a good way to keep your love of photographic and lens-based…
Kurt Vile and The Violators Return To Louisville This Fall
Philly psych-rock needle mover Kurt Vile is set to return to Louisville with his band, The Violators, on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Old Forester’s Paristown Hall. Vile, who was the original lead guitarist in The War On Drugs, has carved out a bright solo career for himself, becoming a beacon for a scrappy and healthy indie…
Margarette Evans Is Offering Music Master Classes At Maxwell’s House of Music
Musician and teacher Margarette Evans is teaching some very cool master classes this summer at Maxwell’s House of Music in Jeffersonville. No experience is necessary and they are open to both children and adults. The classes are presented in a group setting and designed to help all participants sing and write music with more confidence. …
Hang Out With A Baby Skunk At Second Chances’ Wildlife Baby Shower
Listen — so many things in the world are going less than ideally right now, but this weekend, you can forget that temporarily and meet baby animals (for a good cause!) This Sunday, June 12, Second Chances Wildlife Center will be hosting its annual “Wildlife Baby Shower,” where guests can meet baby animals and learn…
Here’s When The Peach Truck Tour Will Visit Louisville
The Peach Truck Tour is coming back to Louisville. It’s exactly what it sounds like: a truck that travels across the country to sell fresh peaches. To get yours, you choose a pickup location and time slot, then pre-order from a list of options: a 25-lb. box of peaches for $50; “The Special,” two boxes…
Modern Nightmares
I missed you in bed last night. If you had been there I would have shifted as I always do, so that your head could fit on my lap as I type, situating the weight of my arm along the back of your neck so that you know I am there, but not pressing on…
Pick Your Brick — Pride’s Still a Riot
LGBTQ Pride has exploded like a resplendent rainbow all across Kentucky and the whole U.S. You can’t scroll six inches without hitting a rainbow rendition of a corporate logo. There are more than 20 Pride events around our commonwealth. Twenty-three Kentucky communities have passed local Fairness Ordinances to prohibit LGBTQ discrimination. We’ve had marriage equality…
Savannah Maddox And The GOP Are Bringing Culture Wars To The Governor’s Race
After the volatile arguments about restrictions and mandates that dominated the pandemic, Kentucky Republicans were always going to make the 2023 gubernatorial race one big messy and emotional tirade against Gov. Andy Beshear. But, when state Rep. Savannah Maddox from Dry Ridge officially entered the race on Monday, it became pretty clear a dominant Republican…
Thorns & Roses: Attorney General Daniel Cameron Seeks Increased Punishment For Low-Level Shoplifting
Rose: JCPS teachers get a raise Public school teachers are overworked and underpaid and tasked with one of the most important jobs in our society. It’s not what they truly deserve (especially at a time of rampant inflation), but JCPS teachers will be getting a 4% pay raise, the largest salary bump in 15 years. …
One Year Later, Marzz Returns To Louisville
One year ago, we found out local singer Marzz had been scooped up by Timbaland and whisked off to L.A. to make music. A year later and now Marzz, born Laria McCormick, is headlining their own tour and, also, opening on tour for H.E.R. Big things are happening for this hometown hero and we are…
Your Guide To Kentuckiana Pride
For the first time in three years, the Kentuckiana Pride Festival And Parade will happen as normal — more or less. The Kentuckiana Pride Festival And Parade is returning to the Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park on Saturday, June 18, from noon to 10 p.m. The parade will also start at noon on the…
Bavarian-Inspired Common Haus Hall, A Great New Arrival
The beloved German restaurant Gasthaus closed last month after nearly 30 years of delighting us with delicious schnitzel sauerbraten and more. So, where are we going to go now when we’re hankering for wurst or some flammenkueche or even a giant German pretzel? Good news! A quick trip across the Ohio will bring you to…
Louisville Zoo Becomes Certified Sensory Inclusive
The Louisville Zoo announced yesterday that it has become a Certified Sensory Inclusive location, which means it has now expanded its accommodations to guests with sensory disabilities such as autism. As a result, the Zoo now offers guests free sensory bags, which can be reserved at this link or picked up at the wheelchair/stroller rental…
Pride Is Protest: The Growth Of Pride Around Kentucky
When Chris Hartman started working with the LGBTQ advocacy organization the Fairness Campaign in 2009, there were just three Pride festivals in Kentucky: A long-standing celebration in Louisville, one in its infancy in Lexington and a brand new event in northern Kentucky. For members of LGBTQ community in much of Kentucky, commemorating Pride meant long…
Comic Reviews: ‘Stonewall Riots’ and ‘Naughty List’
The Stonewall Riots: “Making A Stand for LGBTQ Rights” Written by Archie Bongiovanni Art by A. Andrews Review by Felix Whetsel In “The Stonewall Riots,” queer teens Natalia, Jax and Rashad learn through through Ms. Carmen, Natalia’s abuelita, about the historic events of June 28, 1969. After discovering that Ms. Carmen had been in a…
Kentuckiana Is Getting A New Live Music Venue, Losers 812, With Ties To Knocked Loose
This month, Kentuckiana will get a new rock bar. The bar, Losers 812, is slated to open on June 23 in the space that once housed The Barrelhouse on Market (1005 West Market St. in Jeffersonville, Indiana.) Co-owners Kevin Kaine and Trey Landrum told LEO that Losers will be dedicated to rock music in all…
Louisville Police 2020 Protest Plan Warned Of Wheelchair-Bound Human Shields, Officer Impersonation
A Louisville Metro Police Department emergency response plan that was in use the year the city faced months of demonstrations over the police killing of Breonna Taylor warned officers that violent agitators could recruit wheelchair-bound protesters as human shields and that protesters disguised as police could attack others in crowds to fabricate allegations of police…
