WHERE IS REDEMPTION?
“Buster with his new teeth†by Marvin Francis. Marvin Francis is in the state penitentiary for a 1986 murder. These days the self-taught artist’s sculptures draw international acclaim and fetch thousands of dollars. Clearly, this is a difficult paradox to consider, but the key question is: WHERE IS REDEMPTION? A recent telephone call from his…
A movable need: Affordable Housing task force set to present findings to the Mayor
Gina Santoro: (seated) is the director of Fairdale Ministries. She’s the only paid employee — there are four volunteers, including the woman pictured here. The ministry provides money for utilities and other living expenses for low-income Fairdale residents. In terms of real life, Gina Santoro is a single mother of two who lives in a…
City Strobe
Kentucky Theater Project leaves namesakeKentucky Theater Project, the nonprofit arts group that operates out of The Kentucky Theater on Fourth Street, will end its association with the venue Thursday. The group has operated the theater since April 2000; the facility, which is owned by SLS Management LLC, is independent of KTP. In an interview, KTP…
Rumor & Innuendo
Cards fans are now asking … does their school have a better chance of winning the BCS football title before another NCAA tourney? Or might it be field hockey or volleyball? The honeymoon is over. Louisville fans are seriously ready for The Rick to lead the Cards back to perennial Top 10 status. There was…
Erosia (Letters to the Editor)
LEO welcomes letters that are brief (250 words max) and thoughtful. Ad hominem attacks will be ignored, and we need your name and a daytime phone number. Send snail mail to EROSIA, 640 S. Fourth St., Louisville, Ky. 40202. Fax to 895-9779 or e-mail to leo@leoweekly.com. We may edit for length, grammar and clarity.Smile for…
Bluegrass Politics – Let the games begin …
With this week’s decision by U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler (D) not to seek the governorship next year, we should expect to see a flurry of activity from both sides of the political divide in the coming weeks as prospective candidates begin jockeying for position among the seven statewide offices up for election next November. Nowhere…
On Media – The Dark SIde?
When a reporter chooses to leave an established media outlet, like a newspaper or television station, and becomes a public relations spokesperson for a corporation or government entity, insiders refer to it as moving over to the “dark side.” It’s not an affectionate designation, but one that more and more reporters are willing to accept.…
Film Xtra – Altman momento mori, 1925-2006
Robert Altman Bob Altman had a good long run. He was a hard drinker and a hard charger who squeezed every drop of experience he could from a life he believed to be (in the oft quoted words), “Nasty, brutish and short.” But 81 years isn’t that short. He made more classic films than…
Music Preview – Holding steady, one raucous show at a time
1 Hold Steady When most youngsters were tinkering with Transformers and practicing cursive, Tad Kubler was ravaging hotels across the Midwest. “I’ve been trashing hotel rooms since I was 8,” the Hold Steady guitarist said in a recent telephone interview from his New York apartment. “I was meant to do that.” Born in Wisconsin, Kubler…
Sight Unsound – Cozy, melodic offerings, and a late-night frenzy
Elephant Micah: Elephant Micah performs a traditional set at the Old Louisville Coffeehouse on Thursday. Lo-fi ambient music winds up in an appropriate venue — Old Louisville Coffeehouse — on Thursday, and its vessels are Elephant Micah, Static Films and Century of Aeroplanes. No earplugs necessary. The sounds of these bands prompt the listener to…
Opera Preview – Meanwhile, Back at the Ruins…
opera preview: Photo by Ken Howard. Angela Gilbert, who will sing the part of Lucia in The Kentucky Opera’s production of “Lucia di Lammermoor,†is pictured performing the same role in the San Diego Opera’s production. It’s the same sad tale as always: young lovers destined for doom.In “Lucia di Lammermoor,” to be performed this…
The Bar Belle: A few of my favorite things
If Oprah can dedicate an entire hour to her favorite things, I can certainly use this small piece of LEO real estate space for mine. Louisville can stand up to the biggest cities when it comes to drinking, and we all should take time to be thankful for that. Here are the people, places and…
LEO’s Eat ‘N’ BLog: Danielle’s: Still sweet, and better than ever
Danielle’s has earned its place as one of Frankfort Avenue’s stars. “Dammit,” grumbled my wife, squinting crossly as she studied the new menu at Danielle’s. “Look at this! It’s just like before! Everything has sweet flavors and fruit in it.”I leaned out of whacking range and snickered: “This is a bad thing?”It wasn’t bad at…
Video Tapeworm: Releases through Tuesday, Dec. 5
THIS WEEK’S TWIN PEEKSPIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN’S CHEST2006; DVD $29.95-34.95, PG-13Wonderfully over-the-top sequel to Disney’s entertaining-as-hell pirate-movie-based-on-a-theme-park-ride. Johnny Depp returns as Keith-Richards-cum-swashbuckler Captain Jack Sparrow, along with Orlando Bloom and the exquisite Keira Knightley. But the real stars of this outing are the special-effects-clad doomed buccaneers, enslaved to tentacle-faced baddie Davy Jones. More…
Staff Picks
Thursday, Nov. 30Ray LaMontagne On LaMontagne’s debut record, most tracks were quiet and rural; for this second time around, they’re hushed and universal. The difference between the two styles makes for a marketing gamble — Americana sells respectfully among the pop-rock racks, but folk purity could get a disc exiled to the specialty aisles. Wherever…
Arts & Entertainment
Holiday EventsEnglish Madrigal Dinner & Bazaar — hosted by Floyd Central High School, festive entertainment & good food, $18-$25, Dec. 1-2, reservations req.; bazaar Dec. 2, 9am-2pm; 6575 Old Vincennes Rd. in Floyds Knob Ind.: (812) 923-8811 x333.Olde Tyme Christmas — hosted by World Communities of Louisville Inc., bazaar w/ food, crafts, vendors & entertainment,…
Aftertastes
JERUSALEM CAFÉ, 1907 S. Fourth St., 635-6767. Located in the shopping center just west of U of L’s Belknap Campus, this cafe speaks Middle Eastern with a Palestinian accent. All the classics — Baba Ganush, Tabouli, hummus and falafel — make for quick meals with fresh, clean and balanced flavors. (Reviewed 9/27; Rating: N/A) PRIMO,…
Community Listings
Holiday Events Holly Hill Inn’s Holiday Lunch Expo — Master Florist Beth Sebastian will demonstrate how to create a one-of-a-kind centerpiece, Nov 29, 11am, $35, 426 N. Winter St., Midway, Ky., 859-846-4732.Christmas Tree and Wreath Silent Auction — Scott County Heritage Center and Museum will host, Dec 1-15, 9am-5pm, 1050 S. Main St, Scottsburg, Ind.,…
