Planet Fitness Summer Pass: Everything You Need To Know About The Free Workouts
High school students looking to get swole or just get moving over the summer look no further. Planet Fitness is offering teens between 14 and 19 years old to work out for free all summer long. Louisville-area teens can visit any one of 14 Planet Fitness locations in Kentuckiana — or any one of 2,455…
Louisville Art Collective Announces New Zine And Art Exhibition
The Louisville-based collective Printed announces the third annual edition of its printed zine and art exhibition. Sponsored by the Portland Museum and partnered with the Honors Student Council, Printed builds community among local artists and designers through the medium of print. Issue 3 of the Printed zine is titled “Stop Digging!” The zine includes work…
Looking for Lilith Theater Company Is ‘Defining Infinity’
The Louisville-based ensemble theater company Looking for Lilith announces its new production, “Defining Infinity.” An exploration of the spectra of sexual orientation and gender identity, developed by a creative team of queer artists and allies, the narrative uses realism, creative movement, and theatrical time travel to explore how social norms of sexual orientation and gender…
Fire Damages Bardstown Road Krispy Kreme, 1 Person Charged
Krispy Kreme, located on Bardstown Road just north of Interstate 264 caught on fire on Tuesday, May 21. One person was arrested on the scene and charged with arson, and Louisville Fire Department officials say the fire was started using a plastic bottle filled with a substance that has yet to be identified. Firefighters were…
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra Brings Classical Music Outdoors
The Kentucky Symphony Orchestra (KSO) will host a Summer Park series with dates in July, August, and September. Each concert in the series will be at Devou Park Amphitheater in Covington and at Tower Park Amphitheater in Fort Thomas. Since 1992, the KSO has been making classical music accessible and affordable to residents in Northern…
American Medical Association Names Louisville-Native As President-Elect
Dr. Bruce Scott, from Louisville, will take on the role as president-elect of the American Medical Association. “Winning the faith and support of my peers to represent the nation’s physicians and patients we serve is a great honor and tremendous responsibility,” Dr. Scott said on the AMA website. “Physicians faced incredible challenges throughout the COVID-19…
Sherman Minton Bridge To Remain Closed Until Friday
The Sherman Minton bridge’s reopening has been delayed until Friday, May 24, officials say. The Sherman Minton Renewal team delayed the reopening of the I-64 eastbound lanes due to “required maintenance of traffic adjustments” according to a release from officials. “We regret any inconvenience to drivers caused by the delay of the reopening,” stated Danny…
Heart And Cheap Trick At The Yum Deliver A Masterclass In Rock At Any Age
On Saturday, May 18, Heart made a stop on their Royal Flush tour at the KFC Yum! Center. Guests, Cheap Trick opened the show. I have to admit that I’ve seen Cheap Trick before and this version of the band felt a little tired. Maybe it was that the crowd is much older now, myself…
New Bluegrass Music Festival Comes To Paristown This Weekend
The Kentucky School of Bluegrass and Traditional Music (KSBTM) brings two days of bluegrass, roots, and folk music to Paristown. Uncle Boojie’s Roots Revue is the first annual celebration of bluegrass music situated — where else but — in the Bluegrass State. Confirmed performers include the KSBTM Mountain Traditional Ensemble, John Cowan‘s Newgrass All-Stars, The…
Local Filmmaker Chris Lombardi Conjures Magic With ‘Princess Halle and the Jester’
The children’s fantasy film “Princess Halle and the Jester” releases through Vision Films on Apple TV and Prime Video on May 21. Fans of “Harry Potter,” “How to Train Your Dragon,” and classic Disney princesses will find all of their favorite storytelling elements in this all ages feature. Director Chris Lombardi, a graduate of the…
Louisville Receives Award For Economic Development For 8th Straight Year
Louisville Metro Government’s Department of Economic Development and Greater Louisville Inc., the metro chamber of commerce, have received the 2024 Mac Conway Award. Site Selection Magazine chose to jointly give the two the award for excellence in economic development. The award recognizes top economic development organizations across the country based on capital investment and new…
After 18 Months, Another Inmate Has Died At Louisville Metro Corrections
Another inmate has died at Louisville Metro Corrections after 18 months of no reported deaths from the jail. Richard Graham was found unresponsive on Sunday, May 19 around 3:33 a.m. after an alert in an inmate housing area. Officers found Graham, 34, possibly overdosed before medical staff performed lifesaving measures, and administered Narcan, a medication…
Scheffler’s Silly Shenanigans Or Petty Police Posturing?
If it was a felony, it was a foolish one. If Scottie Scheffler “refused to comply” with police instructions, and ignored a signal to stop near the entrance to Valhalla Golf Club Friday morning, the world’s No. 1 player will fully deserve the wrist slap that will likely follow. That he was handcuffed, driven downtown,…
What Do Miley Cyrus And A Moose Have In Common?
Nothing like a weird taxidermy story to get your day off to a fine start. Toss in Miley Cyrus for a bit of fun. It seems that the moose head from Phoenix Hill Tavern is being donated to the Frazier History Museum by Joe and Lee Kresovsky. The moose head will remain on display in…
Louisville Director Alex Henes Combines Yoga With Horror In ‘Mind Body Spirit’
Alex Henes is a filmmaker from Louisville who wrote and directed the horror film “Mind Body Spirit.” Henes takes an inventive approach to the found footage film, and makes resourceful use of his small cast to fill his frames with emotional subtext. “Mind Body Spirit” is a folkloric horror tale set in the livestream era,…
LEO’s Election Guide For 2024
With election season in full swing in Louisville, voters will cast their ballots for the primary elections ahead of the General Election in November this year. The 2024 Primary is set for Tuesday, May 21, but no-excuse early voting is available until Saturday, May 18. At the top of the ticket, the Republican and Democratic…
Louisville Couple Asks Karaoke Bar To Host Their Wedding In “Next 10 Minutes,” Here’s What Happened Next
On a Friday night at Miki’s Karaoke Bar and Korean Restaurant in the Clifton neighborhood, a group of friends approached the staff with an unusual request. Acknowledging that Miki or her staff could have refused at any time, the group explained that they wanted to have a marriage ceremony on a karaoke stage. “We felt…
MindFEST Is Coming To Roots 101 African American Museum
MindFest 2024 is a free community mental health festival developed to spread awareness about the importance of mental health and preventative care practices. Roots 101 African American Museum will host the day-long festival of mental health workshops, wellness resources, and all ages entertainment. MindFEST is more than a festival infused with music, food, art, yoga,…
Muffinhead Brings High Voltage Visuals To New ARTPORTAL Show
Internationally celebrated creative Muffinhead works as a curator, designer, performer, illustrator, tattoo artist, video artist (sometimes simultaneously). He is a co-founder of the Basement Gallery in Cincinnati and the ZTV film festival. He has been a club kid, a make-up artist, and a balloon-based fashion designer. He has even been a meme. Muffinhead’s kaleidoscopic career…
Could This Be The Last PGA Championship At Louisville’s Valhalla Golf Course?
They said all of the right things, but nothing definitive. On the eve of Louisville’s latest turn as the focal point of global golf, the leadership of the PGA of America heaped praise upon Valhalla Golf Club, and not just the course, but also its owners, its members, its history and its community. They stopped…
Support Kentucky Health Justice Network At Fat Gay-La 2024
Kentucky Health Justice Network (KHJN) is hosting a fundraising event called Fat Gay-La over Memorial Day weekend. KHJN is an organization that advocates, educates, and provides direct services in the interest of reproductive justice for all Kentuckians. The gala event will be hosted Saturday, May 25 at Art Sanctuary in the Germantown neighborhood. Both a…
Here Is The Estimated Economic Impact Of PGA Championship Week In Louisville
The PGA Championship Week at Valhalla Golf Course is going on this week from Monday, May 13 to Sunday, May 19. The impact of this week of golf cannot be understated. According to Louisville Metro Government’s Economic Development Agency, the PGA Championship Week is set to bring in $80 million for the city’s economy from…
No-Excuse Early Voting In Jefferson County Starts Thursday, May 16
Thursday, May 16 marks the beginning of voting season this election year in Jefferson County with no-excuse early voting polling stations opened. Jefferson County voters who want to cast their ballots ahead of the May 21 election will have three days to vote. Voting will last from Thursday, May 16 until Saturday, May 18. Each…
How Will Mystik Dan Fare Against Bob Baffert’s Horses At Preakness Stakes?
With the Preakness Stakes coming this weekend on Saturday, May 18, there is one name that has been on horse racing fans’ minds: Bob Baffert, who won the Triple Crown with horses American Pharoah in 2015 and Justify in 2018. The trainer has been barred from competing at the Kentucky Derby since 2021 due to…
Free Concerts Take Place In Paristown Every Third Friday
Pickin’ In Paristown returns with a series of seven free concerts at Christy’s Garden. Listen to live bluegrass music while you enjoy local food and cocktails on the garden lawn pavilion every third Friday of the month from April to October. Come early for a $5 Happy Hour 3:00 p.m.–6:30 p.m. Performances begin at starts…
DASH CAM: See The Inside Of The Semitrailer That Went Over The Side Of 2nd Street Bridge
New footage from the inside and the dash camera of the semitrailer that went over the side of the 2nd Street Bridge was released to a courtroom. The crash — on March 1 — sent the semitrailer over the edge of the bridge, dangling over the side with the driver still inside. The driver of…
Ah, Nostalgia: Remembering The Happy Places That Time Forgot
Every year at Derby time, restaurant nostalgia sets in. Along with all the chatter about horses, track conditions, and betting odds, food-loving locals can’t resist reminiscing about all the beloved restaurants that aren’t around any more. The specifics, of course, depend on your age and disposable income. Depending on your generation, for example, you might…
Japanese Psychedelic Rock Band Acid Mothers Temple Coming To Louisville
According to the band’s social media and new concert poster, Japanese Psych-Rock gurus Acid Mothers Temple are coming to Louisville on Monday, October 14 at the fine Portal performance venue in Portland. I’m trying to reconcile the fact that I requested this show a year or so ago… and now that it is happening, I’ll…
This Major Louisville Venue Will Now Host Weekly Sunday Market Featuring Fresh Produce & More
Go Big Purp! Or big green, yellow, orange, or red, depending on what fresh produce you find at the farmer’s market at Lynn Family Stadium. Every Sunday from May 19 to August 18 Lynn Family Stadium will transform the home of Racing Louisville Football Club into an outdoor market. The seasonal marketplace will feature local…
Please And Thank You Nominated For “Best Cookie Shop In America” For Second Year
One of the most famous cookie shops in Louisville is back on the “Best Cookie Shop In America” voting list from USA Today. The savory and sweet cookies are back yet again after being voted the top choice for cookies in the country last year during the annual competition. Voting is currently being held by…
TARC To Offer Free Rides To Louisvillians On Election Day
All routes on the Transit Authority of River City (TARC) will be fare-free on Tuesday, May 21, which will allow voters all across the City of Louisville to get to their Primary Election polling places. The “Ride to Vote” tradition across the community gives people the opportunity to get to where they need to be…
Jeffersonville’s First-Ever Beer Fest Is Happening This June
On Saturday, June 8, The Howard Steamboat Museum (1101 E. Market St., Jeffersonville) will host its inaugural Rollin’ On The River Beer Fest: A Celebration of Craft Brews and Community Spirit. The festival will benefit the Howard Steamboat Museum, and the name of the festival is your earworm for today. 65+ craft brew vendors will…
You Won’t Believe How Young Kentucky’s Only BMX World Championship Contender Is
Eight-year-old Louisville Madden Atherton, a student at St. Albert the Great Parish School, is in Rock Hill, SC this week for the BMX Racing World Championships from May 12–18. The only national rider in the state of Kentucky, Atherton is one of 30 eight-year-olds across the U.S. competing in the 28th UCI BMX World Championships. His…
Need Help Getting Energy Costs Down This Summer? Here Are Some Tips To Bring Down Your Bill
Louisville continues to heat up as one of the fastest-growing urban heat islands with an increase of 4.8 degrees Fahrenheit in the United States over the last 10 years. This year looks to be no different despite efforts from the city to increase its tree canopy. For those in the city who are struggling to afford…
Jefferson County Driving Is Getting Worse: Here’s Why
Drivers in Louisville are getting into more vehicle accidents over the past 10 years. Those accidents are also causing a greater number of deaths. In 2011, just 61 drivers died in motor vehicle accidents, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). That number has more than doubled since, reaching 124 deaths in 2021,…
One Of The World’s Largest Beatles-Inspired Festivals Is Happening Memorial Day Weekend
Beatles fans from across the universe will gather at the Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville, IN on Memorial Day Weekend when Abbey Road on the River celebrates The Beatles with five days of peace, love, and rock-n-roll. The festival will feature 250 Beatles (and otherwise 1960s-inspired) performances across six stages by 50 bands from…
Can Mystik Dan Bust This Horse Racing Myth?
Preakness is just around the corner on Saturday, May 18. Many trainers and horse racing aficionados believe the 2 week window between the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes isn’t enough time for any winner to have a fair shot at the Triple Crown, an honor bestowed upon horses that win the Derby, Preakness and the Belmont…
73-Year-Old Lousville Ice Cream Shop Is Selling Orange Cows
Have you ever seen an orange cow? No, we’re not talking about your last acid trip, and they definitely aren’t painting farm animals. We’re talking about dessert. If you’re from Louisville, the Orange Cow dessert is claimed by many but Dairy Del (1516 S. Shelby St.) says they are the originators, and for a limited…
FIRST LOOK: New Basketball Court Construction Underway In Louisville
A new basketball court is set for construction at 3918 West Broadway St. in Louisville at the Greater Galilee Community Development Corporation (CDC). The project will be fully funded by the Ten Talents Foundation, which said in a press release that it wants the court to not only be used for sports engagement, but also…
Nouvelle Welcomes Wine Lovers To The Garden Jazz Series
Nouvelle wine bar and bottle shop is hosting free live jazz music in their garden this summer. The NuLu bar curates a diverse menu of wines from distinctive producers as well as artisanal cocktails and small plates. And on Friday and Saturday evenings in May and June, they will also host live jazz duos in…
A Beloved Louisville Institution Is Closing Its Doors For Good
RIP to one of Louisville’s longest lasting dive bars, The Back Door. 🙁 After 39 years in business, the Bardstown Road staple is closing its doors for good. When owner John Dant passed away in October 2023, his son decided to take over the family business. However, it looks like plans have changed. There is…
Georgetown Drive-In Celebrates 73 Years
One of the great American pastimes is set for another year, another summer season. The Drive-In Theaters are gearing up for their yearly kick-offs. One theater, Georgetown Drive-in (8200 State Rd 64) is celebrating their 73rd year. Their season kicked off the weekend of May 3 with “Kung Fu Panda 4,” “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” and Star…
Downs After Dark Returns To Churchill Downs This Summer
Downs After Dark returns to Churchill Downs this summer, with events in May and June. Originally presented as an experiment in June 2009, on-track attendance and on-track betting has steadily increased for the event, compared to afternoon racing on the same dates in previous years. Fifteen years later, the themed evening event — featuring horseracing,…
Calling All Artists: Louisville Visual Art To Host Free Wall For Mural Artists
Aspiring muralists who want to put their skills to the test on a public stage can showcase their art at the Louisville Visual Art (LVA) Free Wall. The Free Wall is a dedicated space by LVA to let artists run wild with their imaginations at 1538 Lytle St. There are plenty of murals around the…
The Speed Art Museum Reimagines Their Native American Galleries
The Speed Art Museum has re-engaged with its Native American art collection and reinstalled the Native American art galleries. Some of the work has never been on view before. Dr. fari nzinga, curator of the Native American and the African Art collections, and Sirene Martin, curatorial intern, have worked together to ensure compliance with the…
A New Music Event Is Set To Kick Off Summer At Waterfront Park
Friends of Waterfront Park (FOWP), the nonprofit auxiliary arm of Waterfront Park will host “Sailing Into Summer” on Friday, June 7. The event will be at the Brown-Forman Amphitheater at Waterfront Park. Featuring live music and yacht rock vibes from the Louisville sextet, Tony and the Tan Lines as well as local bites and a…
$1.6 Billion In Federal Funds Approved For Toll-Free Brent Spence Bridge Project
The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project has received federal funding of $1.6 billion for the new, toll-free $3.6 billion bridge project that is set to connect Kentucky and Ohio. Governor Andy Beshear (D) joined Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) to announce the federal approval for the project. “The Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project is a…
Lou Adopts Wants To Save 200 Dogs This Weekend, Here’s How You Can Help
Louisville animal shelters are once again at capacity so the need to find homes for dogs is life-saving right now. The Kentucky Humane Society in partnership with Louisville Metro Animal Services is bringing back Hammer’s Lou Adopts for a second year. This mega adoption event will find loving homes for adoptable local dogs and puppies.…
Here’s Where The Republican Democrat Registration Split Stands Heading Into The 2024 Kentucky Primary
Voter registration continues to grow ahead of May’s primary elections in Kentucky. Since April 1, over 8,000 new voters have registered in Kentucky. Here is a breakdown of how many Kentuckians are registered to vote. In Kentucky, Republican registrants take up about 46% of the electorate, with a total of over 1.6 million registered voters.…
Holiday World Is Open: Here Are The New Rides & Attractions You Won’t Want To Miss
Holiday World is set to open its doors for the 79th season this weekend. The park will open on Saturday, May 11. You’ll get the chance to check out the park’s newest ride, Good Gravy! in the Thanksgiving part of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari. Good Gravy!, a coaster shaped like a giant gravy boat,…
Wi-Fi And Digital Charging Stations Coming To All 120 Louisville City Parks
After Louisville Metro officials and Parks Alliance Louisville brought free Wi-Fi and charging stations to Alberta O. Jones Park, they are now looking beyond, to all 120 parks in the city to bridge the digital divide. Currently, Wi-Fi is available at Algonquin Park (1614 Cypress St.), Ben Washer Park (519 W. Kentucky St.), Boone Square…
Plant Shop, Bar Combo Racks Up Some ‘Pretty Decent’ Accolades
Do you love plant shops? What about bars? Now, what about a plant shop that’s also a bar? Enter Pretty Decent, a recent addition to the Frankfort Avenue food and beverage scene. Pretty Decent is a small 20-seat cocktail bar tucked into the same complex as Cafe KIWA, and this spot has been racking up…
Racing Louisville To Host The Women’s Cup For Third Time Ever
The Women’s Cup is headed back to Louisville for the third time in Racing Louisville’s history this summer, with three teams joining the global stage with Racing Louisville during the four-team tournament at Lynn Family Stadium. Italy-based Juventus and South American-based Palmeiras will play in The Women’s Cup against Louisville, with a fourth team set…
Anoosh Has Left The Building, But Noosh Nosh’s New Management Keeps Up The Pace
One of the many memorable immigrant stories in Louisville culinary history wrapped up last month when Chef Anoosh Shariat concluded a 30-year career in local kitchens, retiring from his namesake Anoosh Bistro. Over a year earlier, Shariat had trimmed his workload by selling his other popular East End eatery, Noosh Nosh. New management at both…
JCPS Board Votes To Change School Start Times For Over 40 Schools
The Jefferson County Board of Education voted on Tuesday, May 7, to change the start times for over 40 schools for Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS). The staggered start times of elementary, middle and high schools across the county move the nine start times for schools down to three, which are 7:30 a.m., 8:40 a.m.,…
Ashtanga Yoga Louisville Is The Only Studio Of Its Kind In Kentucky
In May 2023, Catherine Followell opened Ashtanga Yoga Louisville (AYL), the first — and still only — Ashtanga exclusive yoga studio in Kentucky. The Ashtanga practice integrates all eight limbs of yoga: Yama (moral codes), Niyama (self-discipline), Asana (posture), Pranayama (breath control), Pratyahara (sense withdrawal), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation), and Samadhi (oneness with the self).…
Belushi Speed Ball’s Tony Hazelip Talks New Album, Upcoming Shows, And The Dangers Of ‘Serious’ String
Louisville’s own Belushi Speed Ball. Originally founded in 2013 as a studio project by singer and chief songwriter Vinny Castellano, the band shifted from the studio to the stage shortly thereafter. But it wasn’t until they teamed up with their mouthwash-swilling hapless manager Señor Diablo, (filmmaker and Louisville music scene documentarian Beau Kaelin), that the…
Tracy Likes This One: Wildcat
Wildcat May 15-19 & 22-26 Speed Cinema $12 / $8 for Speed Museum members www.speedmuseum.org/cinema I am most charmed by what I call “little movies,” film projects that feel like the makers channel them from beyond, compelled by something better than money — the fiery need to tell an intimate, heartfelt story. Movies like “Dogfight,”…
‘Six’ Comes To Louisville And Teens Find It More Than Just The Songs
“Six” finally arrived in Louisville last month — just four years after it opened on Broadway and the Covid pandemic quickly forced its temporary hiatus. It already had a stellar history from its impressive debut in the 2017 Edinburg Festival Fringe to the release of its powerful original studio cast soundtrack the next year. The songs…
