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The winners of Literary LEO 2020
Once again, the entries for Literary LEO were top-notch, revealing the depth of talent among our readers. As we said last year — if only we could give more awards. But we cannot, alas. So, see who won and plan for next year! FYI, we had to reschedule our awards party Thursday at Copper &…
10 Things To Do In Isolation This Week In Louisville (3/16)
[Ed. Note: After this article was published, Yew Dell Botanical Gardens announced it will close to the public until April 6.] MONDAY, March 16 Fringe X Facebook Live 8 p.m. The Louisville Fringe Festival presents an evening of virtual entertainment. It’ll be streaming performances from local artists — you’ll have to watch to see who.…
Where to find print editions of LEO Weekly
Please get your red-hot copy! We’ve done our best to map the locations that are carrying copies of LEO Weekly, but some might not have the latest issue because of the pandemic.
Film on artist Lucian Freud brings exhibition to life at the Speed
[Editor’s note: After this article was published, The Speed and Speed Cinema announced they are closing to the public until March 31.] “Exhibition On Screen” is an ongoing film series that offers a cinematic immersion into art, accompanied by behind-the-scenes insights about specific exhibitions culled from renowned historians, curators and visual artists. We recently caught up…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (3/13)
FRIDAY, March 13 Early Day Miners Guestroom Records Free | 6:30-8 p.m. Yes, this show is on. Go to Guestroom Records’s Facebook page to read “extra steps” it has taken to keep people healthy. Now, with this Louisville show, the Early Day Miners return to their home, the Midwest, and to their oldest material, “Placer…
Savage Love: Brownie Points
Q: I’m a cis bi woman, and I mainly have sex with people with penises. I have a really gross problem, sorry. It’s been an issue for as long as I’ve been sexually active—but in the past few years, it seems to have gotten worse. If I am being penetrated vaginally, especially if it’s vigorous…
Ask Minda Honey: The platonic zone
In a relationship or life jam? Send your questions to: AskMindaHoney@leoweekly.com or reach me on Facebook.com/AskMindaHoney Minda, I’ve been talking to someone for a little over two months, and we’ve been hanging out and spending time together, but he will not have sex with me. I have been up front about my wants and needs,…
What’s in a (beer) name? A lot!
Like any well-bred person, we’d never deign to judge a book by its cover. But we’d sure as hell buy a beer due to its clever name or can art. With hundreds of thousands of beers listed on Untappd, coming up with unique names is becoming harder and harder for brewers. Yet, it’s important. “Sometimes…
Agave & Rye brings big tastes with big tacos and more
OK, Boomer, buh-bye. Yo, Millennial, come on in! That’s the sound of generational change on the north end of the Baxter Avenue strip, as the classy Bittners furniture and upscale fare of the defunct Ward 426 makes way for the bright, street murals and fancy tacos of Agave & Rye. Ward 426, a venture of…
Record Review: Wombo – Blossomlooksdownuponus
Wombo’s vortex of post-punk power and idiosyncratic experimental pop has plenty of room to breathe and morph on Blossomlooksdownuponus, an 11-song record that’s bold and unpredictable but also fluid and steady. Vocalist/bassist Sydney Chadwick shows her singing range, bouncing from melancholy and gentle to high-pitched, operatic bursts, while guitarist Cameron Lowe and drummer Joel Taylor…
Record Review: Quality Cable – Channel Fever
With Channel Fever, Quality Cable mines prog-pop, creating compositions that are complex, yet accessible, a refreshing mix of hook-heavy riffs and shimmering synth work. Guitarist/vocalist Emma Treg lends a Beach House-esque, shoegaze vibe through her singing. The music has an airy demeanor and shows commitment to sonic experimentation. The lyrics skew light, at least on…
Record Review: Mommy’s Cigarettes – Please Clap
The punk trio Mommy’s Cigarettes kicks off their three-song EP Please Clap with “Up The Poor,” a song that encapsulates their ability to veer from striking and serious to lighthearted and fun. The song begins with the line “Less is more, stay pure, stay poor” over a seething riff, and it ends with a spoof…
Record Review: Father Tongue – New Truth
On his blistering debut, multi-instrumentalist Brian Vargas takes a lean approach. Under the moniker Father Tongue, he employs angular, chiming guitars, plodding basslines and choppy drums, a familiar pastiche for any child of ‘90s indie — a blend of the chunky riffs of Unwound with the baroque pop of Joy Division. The lyrics are sacred…
Coronavirus and Kentucky: Can sick restaurant workers afford to stay home?
As Kentucky waited for its first case of the novel coronovirus last week, Gov. Andy Beshear advised businesses to start offering paid sick leave. But his suggestion exposed an issue that has long been embedded in the country’s service industry. Many lower-paid service industry employees don’t get paid sick leave (or health insurance). And, if…
Jacob Duncan breaks down ‘Never Was. Will Be,’ his new work for the Festival Of American Music.
[Editor’s Note: After this story was published, it was announced that Norah Jones cancelled her performance at this concert. Both performances are still set to run as scheduled.] The Festival of American Music has stood out by bringing together local musicians and other non-classical artists with the Louisville Orchestra for unique, one-time performances. They usually…
Thorns & Roses: The Worst, Best, & Most Absurd
Thorn: We expect more from you Dems Why would 15 Democratic state lawmakers vote against or refuse to vote on a constitutional amendment they had cosponsored? Why would they sabotage Louisville’s priority to let local governments raise new revenue to offset state pension costs? Because they are petulant children. They said they tanked the House…
Once a Republican… ‘Get a little mad with me!’
I remember when my French teacher found out that I was a member of the Young Republicans group in high school. He saw it in the yearbook and asked me about it quizzically, and when I told him that I was a devout Republican, he smiled and said, “No, you’re not.” I didn’t let that…
Book Review: ‘Understanding The Sea’
“The Ocean Reader: History, Culture, Politics,” edited by Eric Paul Roorda (Duke University Press; 552 pages, $29.95) It’s a dangerous understatement to say that people all over should improve their understanding of the oceans. To some, the saltwater resources that cover nearly three-quarters of the planet’s surface are a source of edible fish, potential recreation…
Comedian Mo Alexander: ‘I got that dude fired’
Comedian Mo Alexander once died in a hospital but was revived two minutes later, coincidentally, on Easter Sunday. And when a nurse asked him about his relationship with Jesus, he said, “Unless you fuck up, hopefully, long distance.” An avid music fan, Alexander recently recorded his upcoming comedy album at the iconic Sun Studio in…
Humana Festival kicks off with two powerful plays
The Humana Festival kicked off with the Actors Theatre Professional Training Company Showcase, “Are You There?”, a collection of short plays from three writers. Many PTC showcases have explored how humans connect with one another, over beliefs and lore, across a table or far away. “Are You There?” brings that into 2020 by zooming in…
Why Republicans win at negotiating… and moderates lose.
In our civil justice system, 99% of all cases settle before trial. Sometimes for a little money, sometimes for a lot. As such, we lawyers end up doing a lot of negotiating. So much, in fact, that we tend to take for granted the basic principles of skillful dispute resolution: Calculate the midpoint and try…
Take the F’n Vote!
The practice of killing a bill to protect legislators from taking unpopular votes is out of control. Voters elect representatives to take votes, regardless of how difficult they are, so they can be held accountable. The U.S. and Kentucky constitutions give the veto power to the governor, as well as prescribe a way to override…
