May 24, 2023
The latest issue of LEO is here with stories about Louisville’s Oldest Neighborhood Newspaper, Billy Porter, and more.
Cover Stories
Listen Local: New Music Reviews
Donnie Bowling Work Yourself Out Lexington-based singer, guitarist and songwriter Donnie Bowling admits that he sat on this nearly-finished album for three years due to self-doubt, admitting that preparing himself for this record to be criticized by others has taken a huge mental toll on him. Listening to this record, I can’t for the life…
Louisville’s Oldest Neighborhood Newspaper Finds New Digs
Earlier this month, The Portland Anchor — a community publication in Louisville’s Portland neighborhood started in 1975 by founder Gordon Brown — moved its headquarters to Portland Museum and printed its inaugural issue. The museum’s staff and board of trustees have been entrusted under a transitioning leadership to keep the publication going. “Our staff and…
Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg Selected As Grand Marshal For The Annual Pride Parade
The Kentuckiana Pride Foundation (KPF) announced Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg as the 2023 Grand Marshall of the Kentuckiana Pride Parade today. The Parade will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023, beginning at 12:00 PM; the parade route starts in NULU at Campbell Street and will move toward Preston Street, leading to the Big Four Lawn…
New Comic Book Reviews From Our Friends At The Great Escape: Four Books!
Monomyth #1 Story by David Hazan Art by Cecilia Lo Valvo and Marissa Louise Review by Cameron Ely, The Great Escape Monomyth is a story that combines traditional fantasy style magic with modern day realism. In a world where magic is almost entirely extinct a mysterious wizard calls upon seven people from all over the…
The Granfalloon Festival Celebrates Late Indiana Author Kurt Vonnegut
What is a Granfalloon? You can learn all about it this weekend at The Granfalloon: A Kurt Vonnegut Experience at IU Bloomington and other Bloomington, Indiana locations. The main event takes place Thursday, June 8 through Saturday, June 10, though several pre-events were scheduled leading up to the Festival. Music lovers will enjoy the festival’s…
Immerse In Greek Culture At Louisville’s GreekFest 2023
Opa! Get ready to celebrate Greek culture and heritage at the Louisville Greek Fest, Friday, June 9, through Saturday, June 10 at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 930 Ormsby Lane. The free, family-friendly event will last from 6-10 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Saturday. Described on the festival’s website as a “feast for…
Aaron Kiael Waldon Discovers His Purpose In The Squared Circle: The Olympic Trials Are Next
You can call Aaron “Kiael” Waldon a jack of all trades. But he is, however, a master of one: “The Sweet Science.” Waldon is making history with his fists. The Louisville-based boxer, who trains in Southern Indiana, recently became just the third fighter representing Indiana to win a national Golden Gloves title, as well as…
10 Things Under $10 To Do In And Around Louisville This Week (6/5-6/9)
MONDAY, JUNE 5 Metal Monday w/ Karma Vulture & Absurd Highlands Taproom Free | 9 p.m. Free desert rock from Karma Vulture and The Absurd, both by way of Nashville. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 B-Movie Bingo! (21+) Planet of the Tapes Free | 8 p.m. Watch a bad movie; if it’s as bad and trope-y as…
The Second Annual Israeli Street Fair Will Return Sunday, June 4
The free, family-friendly fair will run from 12 to 4 p.m. and take place at Trager Family Jewish Community Center (3600 Dutchmans Lane); it will have live music, food, vendors and activities for kids. The Shuk Hacarmel (the market) will have a variety of vendors and items including jewelry, textiles, soap, candles, coffee, teas, stained…
Churchill Downs, Inc. Relocates Racing Amid Horse Deaths And Calls To Suspend Operations
On Friday, June 2 Churchill Downs, Inc. (CDI) released a statement that said the company will, “suspend racing operations at Churchill Downs Racetrack (“Churchill Downs”) beginning June 7, 2023, through the remainder of the Spring Meet, scheduled to run to July 3. Live racing at Churchill Downs will be conducted as scheduled this weekend on Saturday,…
3 Concerts To Catch In And Around Louisville This Weekend (6/2-6/4)
FRIDAY, JUNE 2 Jammin In Jeff: The Crashers Jeffersonville Riverstage (101 Riverside Drive, Jeffersonville, IN) Free | 7 p.m. Crash into the start of summer with a show from this Louisville cover/party band, part of Jeffersonville’s free outdoor concert series. SATURDAY, JUNE 3 13th Annual Germantown Schnitzelburg Blues Festival Check’s Cafe (1101 E. Burnett Ave.)…
Metropolitan-Style Eatery Paseo Coming Soon To Louisville
A new al fresco dining concept and eatery is opening inside the soon-to-be-opened Myriad hotel at 900 Baxter Avenue. The venue will serve meals cooked on wood-fired stoves and dishes such as Mojo Rojo Skirt Steak, Chorizo Octopus, Harissa Cauliflower Steak, and a Whipped Labneh Cream Duo, according to a recent press release. The Myriad…
Classical Louisville Station 90.5 WUOL And 21C Museum Hotel Presents New Lens Concert Series
Continuing a collaboration to explore the diverse sounds and ideas in new music, art and society, 21c Museum Hotel and 90.5 WUOL are returning with the fifth season of the New Lens concert series. The first concert will take place Sunday, June 11 at 7 p.m. inside the museum, 700 West Main Street. The series…
5 Things To Do In And Around Louisville This Weekend (6/2-6/4)
SATURDAY, JUNE 3 Southern Indiana Pride Fest Spring Street (parade), Big Four Station (festival) (Jeffersonville, IN) Free | 4-11 p.m. It’s that time of year again! Celebrate LGBTQ joy by watching the parade and enjoying live music at the festival. Ali Festival: Roses & Remembrance Cave Hill Cemetery Free | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.…
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[Canceled] Local Firefighters Will Race To Raise Money For YMCA’s Safe Place Services
***Update, In light of changes at Churchill Downs, this event has been cancelled. Louisville Fire Department (LFD) firefighters will race on the Churchill Downs turf Thursday, June 8, beginning at noon, to raise money for YMCA’s Safe Place sites, competing for the Tim Croft Cup. As a dual mission, the event honors the memory of…
Latin Music Awards Kentucky Announces 2023 Lineup, Tickets On Sale Now
Get your tickets soon for the annual Latin Music Awards Kentucky, which will be hosted in Louisville on September 16, 8 p.m. at Bourbon Hall, 116 West Jefferson Street. Created to bring together people of diverse ages, cultures, and music preferences, the event is designed to celebrate and honor the best Latin music artists in…
The Oracle: What’s In Store?
LEO is dedicated to bringing you engaging, fun, and unique content that crosses many spectrums. From our sister paper in Tampa, Creative Loafing, we’re happy to share the Oracle of Ybor, written by Caroline DeBruhl. Here you may submit your questions about life, and the tarot will help to guide your answers. Got a question…
Abortion Provider Selling Its Downtown Louisville Building
EMW Women’s Surgical Center was one of only two abortion clinics in Kentucky when the procedure was all but banned last year 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…
The SUPERLIST Of Louisville Comedy For May 31
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, May 31 7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host Donna Watts…
Forgotten Restaurants: We Get Happily Lost On Memory Lane
The Louisville dining scene sure has changed since I was a kid! Or has it? There’s hardly a better way to spark a conversation among food-loving locals than to start talking about dining out the way it used to be. It’s no coincidence that one of my recent columns that attracted the most comments was…
Second Waterfront Wednesday Concert To Showcase Country, Folk, Punk and Bluegrass Music
The second concert of WPFK’s Waterfront Wednesday summer series will showcase Charley Crockett, Sunny War and the Bibelhauser Brothers on May 31, with music starting at 6 p.m. Along with the live performances, there will be a cash bar, food trucks and an area for kids and families, Waterfront KidsDay, which is open from 5…
Tuesday Tracklist: AAPI Edition with IZ, Bblasian, Dave Pajo, Nicole Scherzinger And More (5/30)
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. It is the last couple of…
Angilo’s Pizza Closes Its Doors Tomorrow
Meatball sammies. Hoagies. Pizza. It’s time to grab your last slice or bite from Angilo’s Pizza, which closes in two days. The popular establishment is shutting its doors, according to its Facebook page. You can view the menu here or visit the restaurant at 1725 Berry Boulevard. Get your order in; it’s carry-out only today…
Get Across the River For Free Concerts In Jeffersonville
Starting this week, you can catch free summer shows in Jeffersonville at the Jammin in Jeff Concert Series. Several local bands will take the stage, and a few national acts will visit, including a Juneteenth (June 19) concert featuring rap artist and producer Lil Jon, who is largely considered instrumental in bringing the hip hop…
Speed Art Museum Examines Books And Art
Did you know Speed Art Museum has a book club? Among its many offerings, this appears to be a well-kept secret. The club was organized approximately four years ago by the museum’s former director of education Shannon Karol. “The purpose of the book club is to give members of the museum and its guests an…
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[Review]: Billy Porter Delivers Spectacular And Inspiring Performance At The Louisville Palace.
If somehow you missed that Billy Porter was coming to town on Saturday, May 27 you missed a dazzling musical career retrospective that proved why Billy Porter is one award away from an EGOT. Will he get there? Definitely. Porter told me in our earlier conversation the key to his success was leaning into his…
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[Vlog] The Metal Grind With Athena Prychodko (5/28)
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…
10 Things Under $10 To Do In Louisville This Week (5/29-6/1)
MONDAY, MAY 29 Trivia Night Gravely Brewing Co., 514 Baxter Ave Free | 7 p.m. ABV vs IQ, which one wins? Enjoy free trivia presented on the Gravely stage and take your chance at winning a $10, $25 or $50 gift certificate to use during your next visit. TUESDAY, MAY 30 “Looking at Louisville” Old…
Tracy Likes This One: From Tokyo to Whitesburg
“Blind Willow, Sleeping Woman” Friday, May 26, 6 p.m., Saturday, May 27, 3 & 6 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 3 p.m. | $12, $8 Speed members | speedmuseum.org/cinema Japanese author Haruki Murakami is a master of magic realism, and his novels and stories are some of the most beloved of the last decades. His work has long…
3 Concerts To Catch In And Around Louisville This Weekend (5/26-5/28)
FRIDAY, MAY 26 Abbey Road on the River Big Four Station Park (Jeffersonville, IN) $40-$279 | Times vary It’s not just one concert — it’s a weekend-long festival of everything Beatles. SATURDAY, MAY 27 Billy Porter – Black Mona Lisa Tour: Volume One Louisville Palace $49.50+ | 8 p.m. The Broadway star and red carpet…
Vintage Finds Abound This Weekend On The Waterfront
The Fleur de Flea is hosting its Memorial Day Weekend “Vintage Urban Outdoor Market” Saturday, May 27, at Waterfront Plaza, 213 Witherspoon Street. The show will take place from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. A ‘pop-up bar’ and food vendors will round out this day of thrifting. Featuring more than 200 vendors throughout the region,…
Teens who take the Journey to “Hadestown” Return with these Reviews
The Tony Award-winning musical “Hadestown” looked to be one of the highlights of this season for PNC Broadway in Louisville — so Arts Angle Vantage invited a group of teens to journey to the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts and see the opening night performance. They also got experience in reviewing theater. Our youth-centered…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (5/26-5/28)
FRIDAY, MAY 26 A Midsummer Night’s Dream Central Park Free | 7:15 p.m. preshow, 8 p.m. show The classic Shakespeare comedy has it all — flying fairies, a donkey-headed man (played by a woman) falling in love with a queen, and plenty of mischief. Goth Prom + Plack Blague / Scary Black (18+) Art Sanctuary…
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[Vlog] The Metal Grind With Athena Prychodko (5/25)
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…
Louisville’s Pride Season Kicks Off June 2 at Mile Wide Beer
Grab a pint and toast Louisville’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month (or any day of the week/month/year) on Friday, June 2 from 2 p.m. to midnight at Mile Wide Beer Co., 636 Barret Avenue. A dedicated event supporting LGBTQ+ folks and their friends, family and loved ones will kick off the series of events…
Smart Tech Vertical Farm To Establish Roots In Shepherdsville
Square Roots, an indoor smart tech farming company, will open its fourth location in Shepherdsville on June 6. This innovative way of growing produce through vertical gardening inside a climate-controlled environment produced vegetables that last for weeks, not days, according to a recent press release. With sustainability at its core, the mission of indoor farming…
Mortal Remembrance in Fact and Fiction
What do we need to learn about ways we might honor and keep close the departed? We can bring favorite stories about them into every conversation. Or horde keepsakes, or habitually visit resting places. We might agonize over whether we’re doing too much or too little to maintain their legacy — on behalf of them,…
‘Round the Fire: A Love You Can’t Defeat
It is said that when a woman has a baby her DNA changes with the creation blooming inside her. She is forever shifted and connected primordially to this new soul. I was 42 when I had my first, and only son. Nothing has gone as planned. I have always wanted to be a mom but…
Micky Dolenz Of The Monkees Talks Music And Memories
Micky Dolenz remains one of the most iconic pop culture figures of the 1960s. Back then he held a starring role alongside Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith and Peter Tork in the outrageously successful television comedy series called “The Monkees.” The show, which was a heavy nod to both the Marx Brothers and The Beatles, aimed…
Dashboard To Haven
We’re at the end of May which is something that I find hard to believe. This year is flying by, and to be honest, Imma need it to slow down. I have a milestone birthday coming and I am not ready to cross that bridge into the Geritol years and colonoscopies. What I am glad…
We Pick A Plate Of Pickle Pizza At Craft House
I’m sure I’ve confessed this before: I’m a pizza snob. I learned pizza in New York City, with graduate studies in Italy, and I want my pizza authentic, artisanal, and made according to tradition. Pineapple pizza? Harrumph! I’m not even comfortable with jalapeños or broccoli on my pie. But then I spotted a pickle pizza…
The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy for May 24
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, May 24 7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with guest host QSmoke and…
