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“Appropriate(d) Culture: an excerpt from “The Humanity Archive”
What is American culture? The bald eagle. Betsy Ross. Uncle Sam. The White House. Competitiveness. Republicanism. Apple pie. Christianity. These are all things associated with the American way of life. But wait, aren’t there people from everywhere on Earth in America? Thus, every region around the globe has influenced American culture. So, to understand all…
Tuesday Tracklist: Mr. Please, Goose, Michael Franti, And More (4/11)
In this weekly feature, a different LEO staff member will share 7-10 of the songs they’ve got on repeat right now. (Songs by Louisville artists are marked with an asterisk.) Got a track that you think we’d like? Let us know at leo@leoweekly.com or at the author’s email below. G Love and Special Sauce — “Peace Love…
Following Yesterday’s Shooting, Mayor Greenberg Calls For Action Against Gun Violence
At a press conference at Metro Hall this morning, Mayor Craig Greenberg and other public officials spoke out against gun violence and shared information about the shooting that took the lives of five people and injured eight at Old National Bank in downtown Louisville yesterday. “We have to take action now. We need short-term action…
Lil Baby And The Kid Laroi Coming To KFC Yum! Center In September
Hip-hop artist Lil Baby is hitting the road this July for his “It’s Only Us” U.S. tour. He is making a stop in Louisville at the KFC Yum! Center (1 Arena Plaza) on September 8. Show starts at 7 p.m. Joining Lil Baby, whose real name is Dominique Armani Jones, is The Kid Laroi, whose…
Sherman Minton Bridge Lane Closures Coming This Weekend
On the evening of Friday, April 14 through Saturday April 15, the Sherman Minton Renewal crew will be pouring concrete on the lower Eastbound (I-64) lane. The right lane will be closed from about 6 p.m. on Friday until about 1 p.m. the following day. Eastbound traffic will still be permitted to access the upper…
Kentucky Lantern: Louisville Residents React To Shooting: ‘We must change’
This story is by the Kentucky Lantern, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. More of Kentucky Lantern’s work can be found at kentuckylantern.com. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Perceived lack of action to address gun violence sparks anger, dismay in wake of…
The Red Cross Wants You To Donate Blood And Get A Snoopy Shirt
The American Red Cross is seeking blood donations. Every two seconds in the United States, someone needs blood. In light of traumatic injuries and other life-threatening conditions, blood donation and supply is often falling short of the demand. To motivate donors, the organization has announced a collaboration with the popular Peanuts cartoon featuring its well-known…
10 Things Under $10 To Do In Louisville This Week (4/10-4/14)
MONDAY, APRIL 10 Sound Bath with Timothy Mast 1406 Falcon Dr. $10 suggested donation | 7 p.m. Meditate and relax with a crystal bowl session by Timothy Mast. Community Yoga By West Sixth Yoga – NuLu West Sixth NuLu $10 suggested donation | 6 p.m. Enjoy accessible yoga in a community setting in a “happy…
‘Louisville, You’re It’: Thoughts On Louisville’s Mass Shooting
It’s Monday, April 10, press day for LEO, and today in Louisville we began our day with the news of an active shooter. Not even five miles from our staff offices, five people (at press time) that we might know or be connected to in some way are dead, and at least six more are…
Searching For Hope In A Cruel Political Season
This story is by the Kentucky Lantern, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. More of Kentucky Lantern’s work can be found at kentuckylantern.com. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. FRANKFORT — I was sitting at my desk a stone’s throw from the Kentucky…
Tim Sullivan’s Sports: Tapit Trice Overcomes Owner’s Kentucky Derby Anxiety
Amanda Pope’s Kentucky Derby Fever peaks at about 98.6 degrees. Hers is a case so slight that a couple of aspirin would constitute overkill. She will go to Churchill Downs next month because Tapit Trice is dragging her there. The gray colt won Keeneland’s Blue Grass Stakes by a neck Saturday over Verifying, rising to…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (4/7-4/9)
FRIDAY, APRIL 7 Pops: The Texas Tenors Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts $32-$88 | 7:30 p.m. The “America’s Got Talent” champions, with accompaniment from the Louisville Orchestra, will show off their powerhouse vocal skills. SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Kiana & The Sun Kings The Whirling Tiger $10-$12 | Doors at 7 p.m., music at 8…
5 Things To Do In And Around Louisville This Weekend (4/7-4/9)
FRIDAY, APRIL 7 Glow Rave Gerstle’s $10 | Body painting from 9-11 p.m., party from 10 p.m. – 4 a.m. Party all night under a blacklight. Free glow-in-the-dark face/body paint is included. SATURDAY, APRIL 8 2023 Frankfort Avenue Easter Parade Starts at 2822 Frankfort Ave. Free | 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Hop on down…
Louisville’s Motherlodge Festival Returns with a Special Reunion of Lovesauce and Soul Bones
Dreams about performing as a “Sing-along ‘Supperstar? Or itching to see the long-awaited reunion of local band Lovesauce and Soulbones? This weekend offers three opportunities to partake in the pseudo-annual Motherlodge gathering. Festivities begin Friday, April 7, at Headliners Music Hall (1386 Lexington Road) and continues through Saturday April 8, with performances by Yapa, RIZO,…
Director Sun Ho Donovan On New Movie, ‘Just One Life,’ Working in Louisville, And How Personal Experiences Inspired the Film
This story mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Director Sun Ho Donovan is the mind behind “Just One Life,” a film about how losing a loved one can uproot everything around you. The movie follows the protagonist, Renee, in her…
Louisville Taco Week Returns For Third Year In A Row
Louisville Taco Week will be making its return later this month on Monday, April 17 and will run through Sunday, April 23. Louisville’s most popular taco joints will be offering $2.50 tacos, each with its own unique twist. Taco orders during this event have a three tacos per-order minimum. Participants can also download the Louisville…
Kick Off Derby Eve at Fourth Street Live! With Award-Winning DJ Diplo.
Tupelo, Miss. DJ and co-creator of electronic dancehall project Major Lazer, Diplo will bring his innovative dance party beats to Fourth Street Live! on Derby Eve, Friday, May 5. The event is part of its Derby Week Concert Series. The series also includes a Thursday, May 4 show by Granger Smith featuring Earl Dibbles, Jr.,…
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” Star Latrice Royale Is Bringing Her Comedy Tour To Louisville
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” alumna Latrice Royale is bringing her first solo North American tour to Louisville next month. This large and in-charge queen’s “Life Goes On” tour will stop at Headliners on Thursday, May 11, at 7 p.m. The show will feature standup comedy about Royale’s life. Royale competed in the fourth season of “RuPaul’s…
UofL Students To Host Protest Of Kentucky’s Senate Bill 150 On Campus, April 6
University of Louisville students are hosting a protest today, April 6 in opposition to Senate Bill 150 regarding transgender youth and gender-affirming care. Besides banning gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth, the bill also would require schools to craft bathroom policies to enforce transgender students to use the bathroom of their gender assigned at birth…
Behind The Scenes At The New And Improved Centerstage For “13: The Musical,” An All-Teen Cast In A Story Spoofing Teen Life.
With several newsworthy events at CenterStage at the Trager Family Jewish Community Center this season, Arts Angle Vantage took note. The long-running community theater opened its new 107,000-square-foot facility with its new auditorium for theater, and arts and Erin Silliman took the Arts & Ideas director role which included choosing the season. (This week, Centerstage…
Louisville Laughs: The SUPERLIST Of Louisville Comedy (4/5)
A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom). UPCOMING SHOWS AND OPEN MICS Wednesday, April 5 7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic, The Caravan Louisville. Tickets To sign up to…
Food Trends: A Smile And A Word Can Bridge The Language Gap
¡Buenos días! ??(N?h?o)! ????? (Konnichiwa)! Bonjour! Xin Chào! ????? (annyeonghaseyo)! ? káàsán! And there you have it! A simple, multilingual glossary to help bridge the language gap — let’s not call it a barrier — when you take your seat and greet the server at, respectively, a Latinx, Chinese, Japanese, Haitian, Vietnamese, Korean, or Nigerian…
Pop Culture and Alt Genres Inspire Creations by Artist Ryan Rumsey
Vintage and sci-fi/fantasy serve as the inspiration for the latest body of work from artist and Southern Illinois native (and current New Albany Resident) Ryan Rumsey, whose works will be on display at Aurora Gallery and Boutique through late May. A splash of horror genre intensifies the mix, along with a nod to traditional flash…
Louisville’s Francis Parker Theater Arts Presents “Romeo and Juliet”
O Romeo, Romeo, wherefore art thou Romeo? Well Juliet, he’s at the Francis Parker School of Louisville. Later this month Francis Parker’s middle school thespians will unveil their spring production of the classic William Shakespeare play “Romeo and Juliet” for a multi-night run. The show will be held in the Goshen Campus’ theater (11000 U.S.…
Tuesday Tracklist: Wombo, Foxbat, Audrey Nuna, and more (4/4)
In this new weekly feature, a different LEO staff member will share 7-10 of the songs repeating in their playlists right now. (Songs by Louisville artists are marked with an (*) asterisk.) Got a track that you think we’d like? Let us know at leo@leoweekly.com or click the author’s name for email. We don’t typically…
Castle & Key’s New Louisville Storefront Infuses Spirits And Sophistication At Omni Hotel
Celebrate in style on Thursday, April 6, as Kentucky’s Castle & Key Distillery, a Woodford County spirits brands, opens its new Louisville storefront inside The Omni Louisville. The store (400 S. 2nd St.) will have its ribbon cutting at 2:30 p.m. with the Louisville Chamber of Commerce and Mayor Craig Greenberg. Castle & Key representatives…
Hard Times Collective Is Bringing A New Spin On Vintage To Butchertown
Hard Times Collective (1008 E. Washington), a new second-hand and handmade retail store, is opening Saturday, April 22 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Butchertown. Started by vintage vendors Megan Widmer and Chaella Higdon, the store is the pair’s first brick-and-mortar store. The two had previously been vendors at different pop-up events across the…
‘Losing Sleep’ With Elise Trouw Before Her Stop In Louisville On April 5.
Elise Trouw, a young pop singer-songwriter who dabbles in multiple instruments including the drums, piano, and bass guitar, started performing as a kid but really dove into it post-high school. Currently, Trouw is on her “Losing Sleep” tour which stops in Louisville Wednesday, April 5 for an all-ages show at Headliners Music Hall (1386 Lexington…
10 Things Under $10 To Do In Louisville This Week (4/3-4/6)
Monday April 3 Louisville Free Public Library Spring Break Fun Scavenger Hunt Fairdale Branch I 12-8 p.m. All ages. Discover a new way to roam around the children’s section with your kids in this fun-filled scavenging navigation. Tuesday, April 4 Bowl for FREE at 10 Pin Strike & Spare 10 Pin Strike & Spare; St.…
Funk Icon George Clinton To Perform In Louisville This Summer with Parliament Funkadelic
On Saturday, Aug. 26 at 8 p.m., the frontman of funk music George Clinton is coming to Old Forrester’s Paristown Hall (724 Brent Street) with Parliament Funkadelic. Presale tickets will be on sale online starting Thursday, April 6, and tickets for the general public will open on Friday, April 7, at 10 a.m. In the ‘70s,…
Your Friendly Neighborhood Comic Reviews: Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation Vol. 1 & Hallows’ Eve #1
“Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation Volume 1” Based on the Novel by No Xiang Tong Xiu Art by Luo Di Cheng Qiu Review by Felix Whetsel In 2015, No Xiang Tong Xiu began publishing a web novel called Mo Dao Zu Shi (known colloquially as MDZS). It was a Xianxia, a specific genre of…
Frankfort Avenue’s New Plant Bar, Pretty Decent, Will Open In April
A wife’s love for plants and a husband’s 20-plus years of experience behind a bar have resulted in Pretty Decent, a new plant-shop-slash-cocktail-bar set to open at 2235 Frankfort Ave. in Clifton on Saturday, April 8. Owners John and Jeanne Douglass hope to bring something different to Louisville’s cocktail bar scene with a full plant…
Fake News: Kentucky legalizes marijuana: Gun shops, churches given preference as pot dispensaries
As fate would have it, our old fake news sorta became real news as KY passed HB 47, a restrictive medical marijuana bill that only allows non-smokable forms of marijuana to be used by a limited number of medical conditions. In addition, the bill restricts where the marijuana can be purchased or grown. KY also…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (3/31-4/2)
FRIDAY, MARCH 31 Waka Flocka Flame with The Homies & DJ Deuce Old Forester’s Paristown Hall $10-$50 | 7 p.m. The “No Hands” and “Hard in Da Paint” rapper joins Louisville’s own The Homies. Ramen House Rumble (18+) DM @anemicroyaltyofficial on Instagram for the address Free | Doors at 5 p.m., music at 5:30 This…
Beshear Signs Bills Legalizing Medical Marijuana And Sports Betting
This story is by the Kentucky Lantern, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. More of Kentucky Lantern’s work can be found at kentuckylantern.com. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. FRANKFORT — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear called Friday an “amazing” day as he signed…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (3/31-4/2)
FRIDAY, MARCH 31 The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes Louisville Palace $29.50+ | 8 p.m. Want to watch “The Princess Bride” and learn about behind-the-scenes stories in a live chat with actor Cary Elwes, who played Westley? As you wish. SATURDAY, APRIL 1 Zoeller Pump Company Touring Parade Locations vary (see route…
‘The Heart of America’: Louisville’s Unlikely French-Language Podcast
Two years ago, Jim Natsis, a West Virginia State professor and self-described Greek guy from St. Louis, propped up a mic on his ping-pong table in his Louisville basement to record a Zoom meeting on his laptop. The other participant on the call was Patrick Litanga, an Eastern Kentucky University professor from the Democratic Republic…
Tim Sullivan’s Sports: In The End, Dr. Heather Wharton Could Not Beat A Dead Horse.
Nearly two years after Wharton injected the stallion Laoban with a pharmaceutical cocktail she called “The Black Shot,” only to watch an ostensibly healthy horse die within minutes at WinStar Farm, the veterinarian has begun serving a 90-day suspension as part of a negotiated settlement with the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners. Wharton is also…
Tracy Likes This One: See Art Docs, Learn Art History
Throughout April, we have the chance to brush up on our art history knowledge with several documentaries coming our way at the Speed Cinema. From Vermeer to Paul Cezanne, from architect Louis Kahn and George Anthony Morton, these documentaries examine the lives and times of artists. Through the vehicle of the documentary format, seeing a…
Here’s The Lineup For The 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Fest-A-Ville
Fest-A-Ville, a nine-day Kentucky Derby Festival event at Waterfront Park with live music, carnival rides, food, and more, recently released the lineup for its concert series. Admission to all shows is free; guests must show a Pegasus Pin on each day except Thursday, April 27, when Fest-A-Ville opens. One of this year’s headliners is Elvie…
Bae’s Baekery To Take Over Former Sweet Surrender Cafe Location
Bae’s Baekery is making the move to Clifton to offer more on-premises dining. The bakery will take over the former Sweet Surrender Dessert Cafe location at 1804 Frankfort Avenue, with a tentative opening date in the second week of May. Started by Abigail McGreevy with support from her now-husband, Bae’s Baekery offers a variety of…
The 2023 Railbird Festival Schedule Is Here
Yesterday, Railbird Festival released its 2023 schedule. After a one-year “pause” and a venue change, the two-day music festival will return to Lexington on Saturday, June 3, and Sunday, June 4, at Red Mile. Tickets start at $139 for a day pass or $225 for a two-day pass and are currently only available through Ticketmaster’s Verified…
Listen Local: Four Reviews Of New Louisville Music
Achilles Tenderloin Tincture for Trouble Not unlike most people who heard Richmond, Indiana native Joe Augustin’s (aka Achilles Tenderloin) Summer Solstice Singles EP last year, I have been looking forward to the new full-length album Tincture for Trouble for some time now. And I can honestly say that not only does it not disappoint, but…
Kentucky Legislature Overrides Veto Of Anti-Trans Bill
This story is by the Kentucky Lantern, which is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. More of Kentucky Lantern’s work can be found at kentuckylantern.com. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. This story discusses suicide and anti-LGBTQ attacks in Kentucky. If you or someone you…
“We’re going to fight till the bitter end to get this passed”: Kentucky Moms Want Medical Marijuana Legalized
Editor’s Note: This Column was written in January when the bills mentioned were still active. Neither HB 22 or HB 47 made it through committee. A more restrictive SB 47 was passed in the KY Senate. The legislative session ends March 30. 24-year-old Logan County resident Tyra Hubbard, died of colon cancer one week before…
Here’s The 2023 Waterfront Wednesday Lineup
Earlier today, WFPK announced the initial lineup for this year’s free Waterfront Wednesday concert series, which features free outdoor shows at the Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park on the last Wednesday of each month from April through September. The lawn will open at 5 p.m. each day, followed by music at 6 p.m. Here’s…
The Untold Story: “Ain’t Too Proud” Highlights The Legacy Of One Of The Most Iconic R&B Bands Of All Time
This story comes to LEO through our partnership with Audience Magazine: Your Performing Arts Connection. If you’re a fan of classic R&B and soul music, you don’t want to miss “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of The Temptations,” the electrifying new musical that’s taking the stage in Louisville from April 11 to 16. …
The Midwesternist: The Old Man at Nightfall
The old man, at the end of an expensive dinner attended by campaign donors, foreign dignitaries and policy engineers, fell and cracked his head open. That would normally be the end of an old man. But this old man had fallen in such a way that the back of his skull had split neatly in…
Recommended: Every Day Is St. Patrick’s Day At The Irish Rover
Every year on St. Patrick’s Day, Louisville’s Irish Rover famously holds a humongous party, featuring an oversize tent that covers most of the parking lot, live Irish music, and plenty of great Irish food and gallons of dark Irish beer. It’s fun, I’m told. But I’ve never been. Big, noisy crowds guzzling draft beer outdoors…
Louisville Laughs: The SUPERLIST Of Louisville Comedy For March 29
This list comes from our friends at Louisville Laughs. A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom). Wednesday, March 29 7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with…
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Editor’s Note: I Do Care Who You Love [Updated In Light Of SB150 Passage]
Editor’s Note: On Wednesday, March 29, Kentucky Republican lawmakers passed SB150, overriding Governor Andy Beshear’s veto. Since I wrote this piece before its passage, I think it is more integral that we rally to care and protect those who are affected. Since this primarily affects young people, I think it is time to set up…
Polk’s Picks: Local Concert Spotlight
The Queers with Suzi Moon and The Raging Nathans Having just celebrated their 40-year anniversary last year (albeit with many different lineups, vocalist/guitarist Joe Queer being the only constant member), punk rock royalty The Queers return to Louisville once again, this time with Suzi Moon (Washington, D.C.) and The Raging Nathans (Dayton, OH) in tow.…
Tuesday Tracklist: Convictions, Bruno Mars, Guerrilla Warfare, And More (3/28)
In this weekly feature, a different LEO staff member will share 7-10 of the songs they’ve got on repeat right now. (Songs by Louisville artists are marked with an asterisk.) Got a track that you think we’d like? Let us know at leo@leoweekly.com or at the author’s email below. Kurtis Blow — “Basketball” This one’s…
Student Voices: Students Prepare To Protest SB150 In Frankfort, Share Letters About Their Lives
Students from Kentucky K-12 schools will join college students in Frankfort tomorrow morning, March 29, to protest SB150, which would allow for schools and teachers to misgender youth based on personally-held beliefs and requires schools to give parents two-weeks notice on any lessons in human sexuality. The bill also institutes a ban on gender-affirming medical…
Former “Victorious” Star To Host Nickelodeon-Themed Rave In Louisville Tomorrow
DJ Matt Bennett is coming to Louisville for a party that’ll make Nickelodeon fans “Freak the Freak Out.” Tomorrow at 9 p.m., former “Victorious” actor Matt Bennett (aka Robbie Shapiro) is bringing Party 101, a “night of throwback jams” from Nickelodeon and Disney Channel shows, to Headliners. Tickets are $18 online or $20 at the door…
Here’s How You Can Nominate Louisville Music Venues For Nationwide Recognition
The entertainment news platform Consequence recently launched Hometowns of Consequence, an initiative to recognize local music venues across the country. As part of the initiative, fans nominate their favorite local venues (that have capacities of no more than 2,000 guests) in each of five regions around the country. Consequence will announce four venues from each region…
