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Louisville’s Youth On The City’s Violence: ‘A Lot Of People’s Needs Aren’t Being Met’
Violence in Louisville is surging. As of Oct. 25, there have been 161 homicides reported this year, which means that Louisville will almost certainly break last year’s all-time high of 173 not long after you read these words. Last year’s 173 was 81 more than 2019, and nearly 60 more than the previous record set…
A Kentucky Lawmaker Wants To Completely Ban Handheld Cell Phone Use While Driving
While testifying before the Interim Joint Committee on Transportation on Monday, Rep. James Tipton, R-Taylorsville, said that he intends to file a bill during the 2022 legislative session that would make it illegal in the state to handle a cell phone while driving, although the hands-free use of personal devices would still be allowed. “We’re…
Bless The Block: How Change Today, Change Tomorrow Is Bringing Christmas To West End Families
Change Today, Change Tomorrow, a community organization in Louisville, is accepting individual and corporate donations for their second annual Bless the Block program, which aims to provide Christmas presents for 1,500 low-income children in the West End. The fundraising campaign is working towards a goal of $250,000. Unlike other donation programs that only accept one…
On the Run Again: UofL Men’s Basketball Wants To Play Fast
Restock, retool — and get moving! You could say that’s coach Chris Mack’s do-it-now plan for revivifying the fortunes of UofL’s men’s basketball team. The Cardinals debuted their 2021-22 club last week with eight new players on a 14-man roster. That’s a lot of restocking. And the incoming eight aren’t merely fill-ins and future hopes.…
Someone Check On John Schnatter Because Papa Johns Dropped The Apostrophe
Papa Johns no longer belongs to Papa John Schnatter. The pizza chain took the apostrophe out of its logo in a new rebrand announced today. The move — which also includes a more modern restaurant design — comes less than two weeks after Schnatter blamed insiders at Papa John’s for kickstarting his downfall, which ended…
6 Louisville Food Challenges That Make Eating A Competition
If you can eat, you can win. Indulge your taste buds and your competitive side at the same time with these local food challenges, featuring massive burgers, dangerously hot wings and more. The Massive Gibbon Challenge The challenge: Groups of four only; eat a 30-inch pizza in 40 minutes Prize: Comped meal, a $100 DiOrio’s…
Louisville ‘SuperChef’ Darnell Ferguson To Appear On National TV Again, This Time As A Judge
Louisville’s own “SuperChef” will be on yet another TV show tonight. Darnell Ferguson, who owns the seafood restaurant Tha Drippin Crab in Russell, was on TV just about a month ago as a competitor on “Guy’s Grocery Games,” a cooking competition show hosted by Guy Fieri. It marked his ninth appearance on the show, one…
Senators Call on President Biden to Pardon All Nonviolent Cannabis Offenders
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey of Massachusetts and Jeff Merkley of Oregon sent a letter to President Joe Biden last week calling on him to use his executive authority to issue a blanket pardon for all nonviolent federal cannabis offenders, whether currently or formerly incarcerated. In the letter, the Senators, all Democrats, called America’s war…
No, COVID-19 Vaccines Won’t Make You Infertile
The World Health Organization has warned that the globe is dealing with two pandemics. One is the spread of the coronavirus, but the other, equally dangerous, is the spread of misinformation and disinformation. False or misleading information has sprung up about the virus, treatments, vaccines, masks and just about every other aspect of the pandemic…
McConnell, Trump Continue To Fight — This Time Over Biden’s Infrastructure Bill Signing
Mitch McConnell and Donald Trump’s relationship continues to deteriorate post presidency, with the latest barbs being thrown by Trump, who called the senator an “Old Crow” in a statement over McConnell’s support of Joe Biden’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Trump is mad at Senate Minority Leader McConnell for voting for the infrastructure bill — something…
National Columnist Calls For Beshear To Run For President But Misremembers Why He Won In Kentucky
Would our governor, Andy Beshear, be a better 2024 presidential candidate than Joe Biden or Kamala Harris? A national opinion writer, Joe Concha, thinks so — enough to have written a column that appeared on The Hill’s website Sunday afternoon titled “Meet the red-state governor Democrats should nominate in 2024 instead of Biden or Harris.”…
10 Things To Do This Week For $5 And Under In Louisville (11/15)
TUESDAY, Nov. 16 Once Upon An Orchestra St. Matthews Eline Library Free | 6 p.m. The Louisville Orchestra and the Louisville Free Public Library have teamed up for a new, free concert series. The “Once Upon an Orchestra” shows combine music-making and storytelling to introduce young children to the world of an orchestra. Louisville Orchestra…
All Of The 22 Delicious, $9 Pizzas You Can Buy At Louisville Pizza Week
Louisville Pizza Week hath returned, and you’ll be able to snag $9, whole pizzas at 14 local establishments across town from Monday, Nov. 15 to Sunday, Nov. 21. There are 22 pizzas to choose from in a variety of flavors and sizes, such as the 10-inch spicy Korean BBQ pizza from the Riot Cafe in…
All The Glittery Goodness We Saw At BioGlitz’s Dance Party In Louisville On Saturday
Great music, energy and biodegradable glitter were all in abundance at BioGlitz’s event Enter the Portal on Saturday night. The event space on Lytle street lit up with colorful light beams as attendees danced to several DJs throughout the night while covered in the environmentally friendly glitter. BioGlitz has been “taking the litter out of…
Snag Whole Pizzas For $9 At Louisville Pizza Week, Starting Today
Louisville Pizza Week hath returned, and you’ll be able to snag $9, whole pizzas at 14 local establishments across town from Monday, Nov. 15 to Sunday, Nov. 21. There are 22 pizzas to choose from in a variety of flavors and sizes, such as the 10-inch spicy Korean BBQ pizza from the Riot Cafe in…
Amid Inflation, Kentucky Food Banks See Increased Demand for Protein-Rich Foods
Anti-hunger advocates say inflation, supply-chain issues and a labor shortage are driving up the demand for protein, as the number of food-insecure individuals remains well above pre-pandemic levels. Jamie Sizemore, executive director of Feeding America – Kentucky’s Heartland, said a recent donation of $60,000 worth of local meat by Marksbury Farm Market will be a…
Louisville Wants Free Phone Calls For Incarcerated People
This story was produced by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, a nonprofit newsroom by Louisville Public Media. For more, visit KyCIR.org. Louisville is looking for a new vendor to provide phone and video call services from the city jail. Unlike its previous contract with Securus Technologies, the city wants the new vendor to make…
Wes Anderson’s ‘The French Dispatch’ Is, As Usual, A Meticulously Crafted Film
Wes Anderson has always been an epicure at heart. From the layered pastries and rococo decor of “Grand Budapest Hotel” to Max’s packed slate of extracurriculars in “Rushmore,” the filmmaker has produced a suite of works that are vehicles for both halting sentiment and formal pleasure, with an air of self-awareness often subverting their softest…
Child Poverty Rates In Kentucky Are Still Much Higher For Black And Latino Children, Report Says
A new analysis of county-level data sheds light on how systemic racial disparities are affecting the wellbeing of kids in the Commonwealth. The 2021 Kids Count County Data Book released this week by Kentucky Youth Advocates found while the state has made strides in reducing child poverty, rates remain much higher for Black and Latino…
Travel To The Newport Aquarium To See Scuba Santa Submerge Himself For The Holidays
Scuba Santa will be returning to the Newport Aquarium in Newport, Kentucky, this year, the day after Thanksgiving. The aquarium says in a release that this will be the 19th year of this “one-of-a-kind”Cincinnati tradition. Every day from Nov. 26-Dec. 24, Scuba Santa will be swimming in a tank of sharks, ready and happy to hear what…
‘Eternals’ Isn’t Marvel’s Best Movie, But It Opens Some Exciting Doors for the Future
First things first, let it never be said that as a film critic I refuse to be brutally honest even when it involves my favorite film studio. I’m only human, yet I realize that I often may seem too willing to proclaim certain films the best that a respective genre has to offer. The truth…
Remembering Alex Cosby, Owner Of Seidenfaden’s And A Friend To Many
Alex Cosby’s life was defined by art and friendship, and that was reflected in the bar he owned, Seidenfaden’s — on the border of Paristown and Germantown. The 54-year-old died suddenly on Sept. 3, and last week, American Turners was filled with those who knew Cosby for a celebration of life. Usually, at a gathering for someone…
Shalimar Stands The Test Of Time
I fell in love with Indian food a mighty long time ago, when the curry houses that surrounded London’s Victoria Station offered me a delicious — and cheap — refuge while the very young me was seeing London on £5 a day. But it took a lot longer before Indian food came to Louisville, a…
Louisville Ballet Scrapped The Traditional Tutu For Its Revolutionary ‘Swan Lake’ Costumes
The Louisville Ballet’s performance of “Swan Lake” has a few more shows. One of the outstanding aspects of the new show is the Ballet’s collaboration with local artists on lighting and costuming. LEO asked costume designer Tiffany Woodard a few questions about the designs and how she worked with the ballet to add some modern…
All The Bucking And Wrangling We Saw At The North American Championship Rodeo In Louisville
Some of the country’s best wranglers, ropers, and riders moseyed down to Freedom Hall yesterday for the North American Championship Rodeo at the North American International Livestock Exposition. LEO got a front-row look at the Western sports action. You can catch the rest of the action yourself Friday, Nov. 12 and Saturday, Nov. 13: buy…
And The Best Margarita In The ‘Ville Is… See Who Won LEO’s 2021 Margarita Hop
Verdita is traditionally a companion drink that goes alongside a glass of tequila in Mexico, but El Mundo has combined the two into a margarita. And, it ended up winning LEO’s 2021 Margarita Hop competition. From Oct. 28 to Nov. 7, members of the public were invited to sample specialty cocktails at nine local establishments…
3 Concerts To Catch This Weekend In Louisville (11/12)
Friday, Nov. 12 Doorway — A Tribute to the Doors Headliners Music Hall $20 reserved seating, $10 general | 8 p.m. One of the most celebrated — and sometimes divisive — classic rock bands, The Doors, are going to be paid tribute to tonight, with DoorWay, Ron Whitehead, Hank Linderman and The School of Rock…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (11/12)
FRIDAY, Nov. 12 “Swan Lake” Brown Theatre Prices vary | 7:30 p.m. The Louisville Ballet is returning to in-person performances with a rendition of “Swan Lake” with a digital laser based set. This will also be the final performance of the ballet’s Principal Company Dancer Erica De La O, who has been with the company…
U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth Endorses Charles Booker For Senate
Congressman John Yarmuth has announced his endorsement of former Kentucky state Rep. Charles Booker for U.S. Senate. Yarmuth, the founder of LEO and current Chair of the House Budget Committee, has served as the member of Congress for Kentucky’s 3rd Congressional district since 2007. He announced his retirement earlier this year. Booker, who is running…
Kevin Morby Tells Us What He’s Going To Play Ahead Of His Headliners Show
Singer-Songwriter Kevin Morby brings his latest work to Louisville in a show on Saturday, Nov. 13 at Headliners Music Hall with Hamilton Leithauser and Jess Williamson. LEO contributor Tyrel Kessinger caught up with Morby, who released his album Sundowner last year, for a quick Q&A ahead of the show. LEO: Is this the first tour…
Review: ‘Waitress’ Serves Up Comedy With A Side Of Life’s Complexities On Louisville Tour Stop
Sugar. Butter. Flour. This refrain is uttered over and over again throughout the score of “Waitress” to remind the audience not only of the universal ingredients found in every pie – even the titular character’s esoteric ones – but also what is common to the human experience. “Waitress” is very much a comedy, but when…
168-room Hotel Containing 4 Food And Beverage Concepts Announced For Louisville’s Main Street
Seven buildings along Main Street are to become one 168-room hotel with a “cosmopolitan atmosphere.” Dream Hotel Group is opening a concept at 811-823 West Main St., where the Tapp Leather & Co. Building was erected in 1888, near the Frazier History Museum. Plans for the hotel, set to open in 2025, include four original…
This Former Rally’s In Louisville Is Now A Drive-thru Convenience Store
A former Rally’s on Brownsboro Road is now a drive-thru convenience store. The outlet is part of a chain called Farm Stores, which bills itself as “the largest, most innovative drive-thru store in America.” The Louisville location is now open at 2009 Brownsboro Road. The concept of a Farm Stores franchise location is that it…
Former Kentucky State Trooper Indicted For Lying About Beating Man With Flashlight
This story was produced by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, a nonprofit newsroom by Louisville Public Media. For more, visit KyCIR.org. A Jefferson County grand jury has indicted a former Kentucky State Police trooper for perjury after he denied under oath that he beat a man with a flashlight in April 2020. If convicted,…
The Former Doc’s Cantina Building On The Louisville Waterfront Finally Has A Restaurant Tenant
We’ve long wondered what would take over the former Doc’s Cantina building along the Waterfront over the five years it’s been empty. It’s a large space in a unique location that benefits from a riverfront view and close proximity to the busy Big Four Bridge. Now, we have the answer: A nationally-acclaimed, New York BBQ…
Alex Bleeker On How His Band Real Estate Has Hit A High Point Ahead Of Zanzabar Show
The core members of the New Jersey indie rock band Real Estate have been in each other’s orbits since grade school, although it would take them a little while to get around to making music together. Still, they have been at it for well over a decade now and this fall actually marks the 10th…
LMPD Chief Who Fired Officer Who Shot Breonna Taylor Says She Had ‘No Faith’ In Him After Shooting
Former LMPD Chief Yvette Gentry defended her decision to fire Detective Myles Cosgrove on Wednesday, saying she had “no faith” in keeping him on the force after his actions during the raid that killed Breonna Taylor. While testifying before the Louisville Police Merit Board at a hearing in which Cosgrove appealed his termination, Gentry said…
Louisville’s International Festival of Film, Featuring Charles Booker Doc, Returns Thursday
Louisville’s International Festival of Film is once again remaining online this year, but there’s plenty to see at the virtual event. Films from throughout the country and across the world — from France, Israel, Austria, Ireland, Turkey and other places — will be shown at LIFF, which runs from Nov. 11-13, with on-demand film viewing…
The Dark Arts Will Be On Display At Art Sanctuary’s Dead Of Night And Dark Market On Saturday
Art Sanctuary would like to invite you to the Dead of Night and Dark Market event featuring The Palace of Tears live, along with Motuvius Rex and Kentucke Darkness — happening this Saturday, Nov. 13 at Art Sanctuary (1433 S Shelby St.). The Palace of Tears (guitarist Erick r. Scheid and L.V. Darkling) hails from…
Oskar’s Slider Bar In Louisville To Temporarily Close
Oskar’s Slider Bar, a Scandinavian-American fusion restaurant on Poplar Level Road near the Louisville Zoo, will be closing for a month for renovations. Owners Liz and Jesse Huot announced the closure in a recent Facebook post: https://www.facebook.com/oskarslouisville/posts/269200058550523 The restaurant will reopen on Sunday, Dec. 5, for a four-year anniversary celebration party. This temporary closure comes…
3 Louisville Albums That Prove Our Music Scene Is As Strong As Ever
Some Swords – The Eve of the End Released over the summer, there is a throwback to the music of Some Swords that will sit just right with many fans of Louisville indie. The guitars are thick with octave chords and distortion, though not heavy metal. Instead, Some Swords blend the type of indie and/or…
Lights Under Louisville, The Largest Ever, Returns Friday To The Mega Cavern
Lights under Louisville at Louisville Mega Cavern is coming back for another season of beautiful light displays, projections and fun, familiar characters. The event begins this Friday, Nov. 12 and goes until Jan. 2. It has become one of the most adored holiday season events and one that allows visitors to remain safely in their…
Back To The Grind: Celebrated Louisville Burger Restaurant Reopens
The popular burger restaurant Grind Burger Kitchen reopened this past Friday, Nov. 5, after a two-month closure. The NuLu restaurant, whose acclaim includes a feature on Guy Fieri’s “Diner’s, Drive-Ins and Dives,” closed temporarily on Sept. 7, as its owners, Liz and Jesse Huot, announced in a Facebook post. https://www.facebook.com/grindburgerkitchen/posts/4301979719916373 Although the closure ended up…
Kentucky’s Chamber Of Commerce Wants Drug Possession De-Felonized, Among Other Criminal Justice Reforms
Kentucky’s Chamber of Commerce has once again revealed its list of legislative priorities, and criminal justice reforms are once again included. For the 2022 session, the organization, which represents Kentucky business interests, is advocating for de-felonizing drug possession, diverting individuals arrested for possession into treatment instead of prison, bail reform and increased access to professional…
Gov. Beshear Proposes Funding Pay Raises, Body Cameras For Kentucky State Police
Gov. Andy Beshear wants to pump the Kentucky State Police with funding in the state’s next budget, for pay raises and body and vehicle cameras. “My administration’s top priority is to protect our Kentucky families and communities,” said Beshear in a statement on Tuesday, Nov. 9. “And today I am announcing that my next recommended…
What We Know About How JCPS Gathers Intelligence On Gangs Without SROs
Hours after 16-year-old Tyree Smith was killed in a pre-dawn drive-by shooting at his school bus stop in Louisville’s West End on Sept. 22, LMPD Chief Erika Shields called for the Jefferson County Public Schools system to establish its own police department. Without one, she said, LMPD was lacking “critical intelligence” on gangs and conflicts…
Louisville Orchestra And Library Team Up For Free Storytime Concert Series
The Louisville Orchestra and the Louisville Free Public Library are teaming up for a new free concert series for young children and their families. The “Once Upon an Orchestra” concerts are supported by the Library Foundation, Friends of the Library, The Brown-Forman Foundation and Heaven Hill Distillery. The “Once Upon an Orchestra” shows combine music-making…
Square Cut Pizza Brings Roman-style Pizza To Shelby Park From An Italian-trained Chef
If you go to Square Cut Pizza in Shelby Park expecting, well, square cut pizza, you won’t be disappointed. The sit-down restaurant at 741 E. Oak St., which opened two weeks ago, is introducing a new version of the iconic Italian cuisine to Louisville: Roman style pizza — which is, of course, cut into squares.…
I Was One Of The Lawyers Who Helped Win Marriage Equality And Yes, The GOP Can Take It Away.
In late 2016 I published an op-ed entitled “Trump and LGBTQ rights: Your worst nightmares unlikely to come true.” The premise of the piece was basically what you’d expect from the title. People were freaking out about Trump and his cronies reversing the progress made in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, and I wanted to…
Connor B Of ‘Bachelor’ Fame To Perform In Louisville Thursday
For fans of “The Bachelor” TV franchise, viewer favorite Connor B will be at Howl at the Moon Thursday night, showcasing his musical talent that he often flaunted on the popular dating show. Connor B, or Connor Brennan, is bringing his dueling piano act to Louisville, a show he’s performed often in Nashville, Tennessee, where…
Downtown New Albany Sweetens Up Holiday Shopping With A Cookie Stroll This Week
Keeping business local has never tasted so sweet. On Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., a scavenger hunt called the Holiday Cookie Stroll will give out dozens of cookies as a way of bringing foot traffic to local businesses in New Albany. Here’s how it works: buy a $10 ticket at this…
Sherman Minton Bridge Westbound Closure Extended By One Day
After a multi-day closure, the Sherman Minton Bridge will be reopening its westbound lanes at 3 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 10 instead of today, when they were originally scheduled to reopen. The bridge’s eastbound lanes are set to close at 10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 12 at 10 p.m. and remain closed until 5 a.m.…
Senate Candidate Charles Booker Unveils His ‘Kentucky New Deal’ Campaign Platform
Over the weekend, Senate candidate Charles Booker laid down the groundwork for the progressive campaign that he hopes to use to unseat incumbent Rand Paul. At a event in Lexington on Saturday, Booker unveiled his “Kentucky New Deal” platform, which promises to be “the largest investment in the people of Kentucky that we’ve ever seen,”…
Photos: PAKG, Anemic Royalty, Routine Caffeine And The Anchorites Electrify High Horse Bar
Sometimes, the good things in life come in fours. On Friday, we hung out at High Horse Bar to watch four of Louisville’s up-and-coming bands: The Anchorites (indie rock), Routine Caffeine (“indie bedroom pop,” to quote WFPK), Anemic Royalty (“party punk” in the vein of White Reaper), and PAKG (post trap garage punk funk). Here…
The Louisville Ballet Says Hello To In-person Performances But Goodbye To Its Principal Dancer With ‘Swan Lake’
Over the last year, so many organizations had to close their stages and find other ways to present their works. The Louisville Ballet was one of those. It spent the last year producing digital works and offering its shows via film in collaboration with Kertis Creative and others. However, the time of the virtual performance…
Photos: Inside Jeffersonville’s Colorful New Shipping Container Venue, The Depot
Jeffersonville’s brand new art market and concert venue, The Depot, has been making its grand debut with the event series called Depot Days, which has taken place for the past three Saturdays with one more event coming up on the 13th. The event series featuring local artists, bands and food trucks is a small taste of…
Photos: Louisville’s Best New Restaurant, Best Comedy Venue And More Receive Their LEO Readers’ Choice Awards
Last month, we celebrated the 2021 winners of LEO Readers’ Choice Awards. These Louisville businesses represent the best in our city, as voted by our readers (who have excellent taste, by the way.) Here are some of the victorious — proudly holding their winners plaques. If you see one in a store or restaurant you…
10 Things To Do This Week For $5 And Under In Louisville (11/8)
TUESDAY, Nov. 9 DIY Plant Terrariums Western Library Free | 6-7 p.m. Give your plants a home and make a plant terrarium at the library this week. Call 574-1779 to sign up. All supplies will be provided. WEDNESDAY, Nov. 10 Poet Bernard Clay Western Library Free | 6-7 p.m Come see Affrilachian poet Bernard Clay.…
Watch: This Swedish Racing Louisville Player Named NFL Teams, And Her Ideas Are Better Than The Real Thing
Racing Louisville FC’s Tik Tok account is almost as good as the soccer team itself. On Sunday, Louisville’s women’s soccer team posted a video to the social media app, showing Swedish player Freja Olofsson naming U.S. NFL teams based on the look of their logo. And, her responses are better than the actual names. Take the…
Best Place To Shop For Vintage Video Games In Louisville 2021
Book & Music Exchange It’s not the greatest market to be a vintage video game collector in, because it’s red hot, with the prices of systems and games sometimes soaring into bank-busting territory. But, Book & Music Exchange in the Highlands is fair. Their selection might be smaller than it once was, but top end…
Best Pickles Made Right Here In Louisville 2021
Habagardil From Pop’s Pepper Patch Come to think of it, in my opinion, Habagardil pickles from Pop’s Pepper Patch might be as good as any pickle made anywhere. You might have seen them — along with Pop’s Red Pepper Jelly, chutneys, barbecue sauces, hot sauces, salsas, bloody mary mixers, salad dressings and other spicy goodies…
For Louisville Restaurants, Shortages And Covid Fear Could Cause Another Bleak Winter
Winter is coming. Will it be another bumpy winter for the local restaurant scene? Can we do anything to help? As I see it, we’re facing not one but three troubling and loosely related problems as Pandemic Winter II draws near: 1) Even with widespread vaccination, we haven’t achieved herd immunity. Covid is still around,…
New Study Finds That The Majority Of Delta-8 Products Tested Have More THC Than Allowable Under Law
Three-quarters of commercial Delta-8 products tested in a recent study contained more than the amount of THC allowable under the 2018 Farm Bill that legalized hemp, raising questions about their legality to sell or possess. The study, released a couple weeks ago by cannabis consumer research firm CBD Oracle, used an accredited lab to test…
This Louisville Luxury Picnic Business Helps You Live Your Pinterest Dreams
The days are getting shorter and so are your opportunities to get in those perfect autumn pictures, but this locally-owned business offers a way to make your fall both delicious and photogenic. Lou Piquenique is a small business that provides two-hour luxury picnic experiences in the Louisville area. Its owner, Assia Amry, spoke with LEO…
Youth Suicides Reached A Record High In Louisville This Year
This story was produced by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, a nonprofit newsroom by Louisville Public Media. For more, visit KyCIR.org. Suicides by Jefferson County youth reached a decade high in 2021 as physicians across the country declare a national emergency in child and adolescent mental health. So far this year, 29 people aged…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (11/5)
Friday, Nov. 5 Late for Dinner: Tristen Brooke and Molly’s Midnight Villains Art Sanctuary $5 | 9 p.m. Art Sanctuary opens its doors for another Friday local music show, this one featuring Tristen Brooke (a four-piece mix of classical, funk, rock and earthy soul) and Molly’s Midnight Villains (acoustic guitar duo). Tristen Brooke by Tristen…
How The Lead In ‘Waitress,’ Coming To Louisville Next Week, Became A Touring Broadway Star
Jenna is a waitress and an expert at the art of pies. She is dreaming about a way out of her small town and bad marriage. As Jenna goes through her days, her pies reflect her troubles. Then Jenna enters a baking contest and meets someone new. Soon Jenna sees a chance for her life…
Final Report Reveals Likely Cause In The Southern Indiana Plane Crash That Killed Wayne Estopinal, Two Others
The National Transportation Safety Board has released its final report on the fatal 2018 crash that killed Louisville City FC founder Wayne Estopinal and two other people. Estopinal, Sandra Holland Johnson and the pilot, Andrew Davis, died in the crash, which NTSB’s report concluded was the likely result of a faulty winglet system that…
Report: Financial Incentives Drive Kentucky Jail Overcrowding, Expansion
Kentucky counties are caught in a cycle of trying to cover the costs of incarceration by locking up more people and building bigger jails, and a new report showed the problem has stymied efforts for criminal justice reform. Ashley Spalding, research director at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, explained local jails in some counties…
Best Place To Fight Your Demons In Louisville 2021
Olmsted Parks Whether you’re a bipolar alcoholic like me, or just living through a regular-old world-wide pandemic, you need to fight back the demons of fear, shame, anger, anxiet, and your basic all around weltschmerz. Now, I battle the demons by running, or as I like to call it, socially-acceptable self-harm, but there is a…
All Hail ‘Antlers,’ A Horror Masterwork That’s One Of The Best Movies You Will See This Year
Here’s a little story to show how we never truly know the potential within the people who rotate in and out of our lives. You see, I went to college for a spell with Scott Cooper, the Virginia-born director of “Crazy Heart” and “Black Mass.” We called him “Coop” back then. We weren’t the best…
Best New Public Art Near Louisville 2021
Jeffrey’s Journey Jeffrey’s Journey debuted in Jeffersonville on the 25th of September. These tiny sculptures, each is only four to six inches long, tell the story of Jeffrey, a small fish on a one-mile trip from the Ohio River to the NoCo Arts and Cultural district. The piece is more than just a series of…
‘Never Going Back,’ An Authentic Road Song By A Louisville Band That Has Yet To Go On Tour
With “Never Going Back” the Hawks prove that just because you’ve never lived a life on the road it doesn’t mean you can’t still write an authentic sounding song about it. “It’s about the ups and downs of it,” the band’s singer and guitarist, Danny Cash says. “But it’s entirely fictional since we’ve never played…
Two New Short Story Collections From Louisville Authors That Are Worth Your Consideration
An author’s short stories may accumulate as a series of lessons gradually mastered. Or a compulsion that won’t resolve into a single plot but still demands that the writing continue. One thing story collections rarely are, though: an obvious investment for publishers who know that it’s almost always easier to market a novel. Here are…
A Kentucky ‘Survivor’ Winner Is Running For The State House
Nick Wilson, a Kentucky attorney who won “Survivor: David vs. Goliath” in 2018, is running for a seat in the state House of Representatives. In a public statement, Wilson said, “I am running for State Representative of the 82nd District, because I feel led to public service and I love Whitley County. […] Being away…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (11/5)
FRIDAY, Nov. 5 Rotting Rampage Laser Tag Event Americanhorrorplex $25 | 7 p.m.-midnight What do you do with a haunted house the weekend after Halloween? Turn it into a laser tag arena, of course. In this one-of-a-kind laser tag experience, you and a team of four players “must walk the halls of the Bracken-Hart institute…
This Louisville Surrealist Artist Has Been Working For 40+ Years. His Catalogue Will Be On Display This Weekend
This weekend, Tim Faulkner Gallery will host a one man surrealist show by artist Hawk Alfredson. The show, called the “One Man Group Show,” is a collection of Alfredson’s works from the span of his catalogue brought together for the first time. Alfredson, born in Sweden in 1960, trained in Europe as a traditional master…
Bird Gives Birth To The First East African Crowned Crane Chick In The Louisville Zoo’s History
There’s a new chick at the zoo — the first East African crowned crane baby in the Louisville Zoo’s 52-year history. The first-time parents normally reside in the bongo habitat: Freddy (19-years-old) and Barbara, who is 4. Quite the age difference, but we hear they’re doing well. “We’ve featured this wonderful species since the Zoo…
22 Fall Date Ideas In Louisville That Are Actually Good
The temperature is getting colder, but our hearts are getting warmer. The LEO editorial staff have compiled a list of 22 seasonally-suitable Louisville dates for you and your favorite people — friends, significant other(s), or that hottie from Tinder. 1. Pick apples at Huber’s Orchard & Winery, 19816 Huber Road, Borden, Indiana Get your fall…
JCPS Students Can Get Their COVID Vaccine At School During A Two-Day Clinic
A day after the CDC officially recommended the Pfizer COVID vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, JCPS announced that it would be hosting a two-day vaccination clinic from Nov. 13-14. The clinic will be held at 24 schools throughout the district. The primary focus of the clinic is for children 5-11 but all eligible JCPS…
Kentucky AG Cameron Sues To Block Biden’s Vaccine Mandate For Federal Contractors
A lawsuit to block the Biden Administration’s recent vaccine mandate for federal contractors has been filed by Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron, along with two other states, calling the president’s move “an unlawful executive order.” The vaccine requirement, which says that federal contractors must get their shots by Jan.4, was pushed back from the…
Bernheim Built A 24-foot Tall Treehouse. Here’s How You Can Experience It This Month.
On two Saturdays in November, the 6th and 20th, from 1 to 3 p.m. the Berheim Spirit Nest, created by interdisciplinary artist Jayson Fann, will be the site of an evening musical experience with local collective Rhythm Science Sound. All the concerts are free. Rhythm Science Sound consists of Scz and Jared Zantantonello, and they…
All The Things John Schnatter Blamed For The Loss Of His Job In Recent Bloomberg Profile
If you go by John Schnatter’s recent interview with Bloomberg Businessweek, everything but his own, racist words are to blame for him losing his job as Papa John’s chairman. Schnatter quit the company in 2018 when he used the n-word on a call with an ad agency trying to find a way to make him seem…
Brownsboro Hardware & Paint To Stay Local In Sale To Longtime Employee
In a time when everything seems to be going corporate, Louisville is rich in local hardware stores: There’s Oscar’s in Crescent Hill and Germantown, Highview Hardware in the Highview neighborhood and, of course, Brownsboro Hardware & Paint on Brownsboro Road. When Jim and Marilyn Lehrer decided to sell their business after 23 years, they wanted…
Southern Indiana Copy Of ‘Super Mario Bros. 2’ Sells For $88,550
A near mint edition copy of the 1988 video game “Super Mario Bros. 2” — which, despite not having today’s graphics, is the most trippy and strange entry in Nintendo’s flagship series — sold for a staggering $88,550, thanks to a random find in the back of a Southern Indiana closet. Still wrapped in the…
Conservative Radio Host Claims He Was ‘Kicked Out’ Of Louisville For Being Unvaccinated
A conservative radio host from New Jersey was so appalled by Louisville’s COVID-19 safety precautions on a recent trip that he fled for Nashville and wrote a sanctimonious blog post about it. Bill Spadea, an anti-vaxx personality with 27,000 followers on Twitter, detailed the horrors of his stop on his station’s website in an article…
One Of The First Black Women To Settle Kentucky, Dolly Is Revealed In New Documentary At The Frazier
In the chronicles of untold Black stories in America, yet another tale of a Black woman from the time of this nation’s founding is coming to light. “Dolly,” who was previously only known as “negro woman” was one of two women on the Daniel Boone expedition and one of the first Black women to settle…
Universal Basic Income-like Pre-filed Bill Would Provide $1k To Some Kentuckians
State Rep. Attica Scott has pre-filed a bill that aims to guarantee income for some Kentucky residents. Bill Request 322 would create a universal basic income fund within the State Treasury, and establish monthly payments of $1,000 to Kentucky citizens who make less than the median per capita income of the county they live in. …
Photos: Metal Monday, Louisville’s Hardest Concert Series, Is Back At Highlands Taproom
The free Metal Monday shows at Highlands Taproom took a 17-month hiatus until early August of this year (take a wild guess why), but now they’re back. The bar is once again bringing the hard-driving riffs and rhythms to Louisville’s metalheads. I went to Highlands Taproom this past Monday night to photograph the two bands:…
A Grocery Store For Smoketown? Council Member Says City Is Looking At Vacant Lot
A council member is saying that the city is in negotiations to build its community grocery store project in Smoketown. Jecorey Arthur said in the District 4 weekly newsletter that he was “proud to say” that an unnamed vacant lot in his district is being considered for the project, which Metro Council appropriated $3.5 million…
Louisville Police Hone In On Teen Suspect In Bus Stop Shooting Of Tyree Smith
This story was produced by the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, a nonprofit newsroom by Louisville Public Media. For more, visit KyCIR.org. Detectives with the Louisville Metro Police Department have identified two people they believe were involved in the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Tyree Smith. Smith was killed at his school bus stop shortly after…
Bardstown Road Chipotle Closes — Briefly — After Several Employees Quit
Taped signs on restaurant windows and drive-throughs, declaring them closed due to staff shortages and walkouts, have become something of a symbol of the muted labor revolution currently happening in the United States. On Monday night, it appeared as if the employees of the Bardstown Road Chipotle had joined the ranks of departing food workers…
The Unique Culture Of The Kentucky Derby To Be The Focus Of New Derby Museum Exhibit
The Kentucky Derby Museum is adding a new exhibit, and in the process, expanding the footprint of its permanent exhibit space. The new “Welcome to Derbyville” exhibit will chronicle the experience of Derby as it is and what Churchill Downs becomes during its transformation into the third largest city in the state despite only being…
First Breonna Taylor Protest Trial Dismissed After County Failed To Turn Over Evidence To Defense
The Jefferson County Attorney’s office dismissed the misdemeanor protest charges facing Shajuandi Barrow on Tuesday, bringing an abrupt end to the first jury trial of a person arrested at last year’s Breonna Taylor protests. The County Attorney’s office said it was dropping charges because “there was relevant video evidence that was inadvertently not turned over”…
Scooter’s Coffee’s First Louisville Location Is Now Open
Scooter’s Coffee has just opened its first of five planned locations in Louisville. The Nebraska-based drive-through coffee chain opened its 4703 Dixie Highway location yesterday. According to a press release from the company, two other locations (11506 Shelbyville Road and 9060 Dixie Highway) will open by the end of the month and the end of…
30+ Art Exhibits In Louisville To See This November
A gallery roundup of art shows to see in Louisville this month. Note: This list is a selection of current exhibitions. “Truth or Dare: A Reality Show” Through December Group show that’s part of the Louisville Photo Biennial. “What Lies Beneath” Through March 2022 Group show that’s part of the Louisville Photo Biennial. 21c Museum…
Breonna Taylor Protest Trial Day 1: ‘They Just Arrested Everybody And Charged Them With The Same Thing’
During the opening remarks of the first trial of a protester arrested during the Breonna Taylor demonstrations, the defendant’s lawyer argued that Louisville police manufactured a narrative justifying her arrest without observing his client doing those actions. “They have no evidence other than that she was there,” Ted Shouse, who is representing Shajuandi Barrow, 35,…
Lido Pimienta Wants To Make You Cry When She Opens For Sylvan Esso In Louisville Tuesday
Lido Pimienta takes her audience on a journey with her through the twists and turns of her voice. Her powerful sound and forceful and yet ethereal presence on the stage pulls the audience into her world whether they are prepared or not. In her world, she is fully in command, and as she says, she…
City Settles Explorer Scout Sex Abuse Cases, Plaintiffs To Get Over $3 million
The long, sad saga of the city’s Explorer Scout sex abuse scandal has reached some sort of resolution: A combined $3.65 million settlement for the seven plaintiffs who said they were exploited by police officers in the program. Boy Scouts of America’s insurer will pay $3 million of the settlement, which was reached on Friday.…
Louisville To Clear Another Homeless Camp — This One On Short Notice
For the second time in less than a month, Louisville is clearing a homeless camp — except this time, it gave residents a 24-hour notice instead of a 21-day notice. The city is giving the camp’s estimated five to six residents longer to move out from under the Interstate-64 ramp at Market and Ninth streets…
Solar Is Staying Cost Effective For Kentuckians, Thanks To Public Service Commission Ruling
Kentucky’s Public Service Commission has rejected a proposal by two utilities that would have drastically reduced the value of solar energy for customers. Backers of rooftop solar say the decision means it’s still a good financial investment. As Carrie Ray, energy programs coordinator for Mountain Association explained, LG&E and KU proposed to drastically lower the…
10 Things To Do This Week For $5 And Under In Louisville (11/1)
MONDAY, Nov. 1 Christmas Ale Release and Community Yoga West Sixth NuLu No cover | 6-7 p.m. West Sixth is holding its usual Monday, donation-based yoga class. Plus, the brewery will be releasing its Christmas Ale, which you can drink there or take home in a six-pack. Metal Monday Highlands Tap Room No cover | …
The 5 Most Terrifying Horror Video Games You’ve Never Heard Of
When discussing horror and video games, the usual subjects always pop up: “Silent Hill,” “Resident Evil”…the list goes on. They’re all excellent games, and they come up over and over again for a reason: they’re genuinely scary. But what if you’re looking for something a little off the beaten path? Maybe you’re ready to explore…
Photos: The Costumed Revelers We Saw At DJ Glittertitz’s Halloween Party Saturday Night
Halloween fell on a weekend this year, giving us plenty of time for spooky debauchery. Check out pictures of the costumed partygoers from Saturday night’s Halloween party at Zanzabar with DJ Glittertitz. (Don’t worry, we didn’t photograph everything — sometimes, what happens at Z-Bar stays at Z-Bar.) Keep Louisville interesting and support LEO Weekly by…
All The Good Bois We Saw At The Pup-O-Ween Costume Contest Friday Night
It’s fun to dress up for Halloween with our best friends — and that especially includes the four-legged ones. Here are some of our favorite pups (and humans!) from Friday night’s Pup-O-Ween Costume Contest at PG&J’s Dog Park Bar and Hi-Wire Brewing. Keep Louisville interesting and support LEO Weekly by subscribing to our newsletter here.…
One Louisville Musician Becomes A Choir, And Preaches Accepting Your Failures, In New Song
For a third consecutive year Yons, one of Louisville’s hardest working and most prolific musician and producers, has released another album, The Laws Of Motion. And while it’s stocked with fistfuls of jams, “Parallel Park” is a particular example of not only Yons’ slick production skills but also the level of his musical skill and…
From St. Matthews To The Billboard Charts, Louisville’s Jonathan Hay Reimagines Nirvana As House And Techno
Record producer Jonathan Hay has had a “colorful” career to say the least. This former publicist for Days of the New got his interest in music sparked in a St. Matthews basement thanks to a friend, Dennis Martin. “Junior Year in high school I met this guy, Dennis Martin,” said Hay. “He has this recording…
The First Louisville Breonna Taylor Protester Goes To Trial Monday
More than 500 days since protests over the police killing of Breonna Taylor erupted in Louisville, the city will see the first jury trial of a person arrested on protest-related charges. On Monday, a person arrested on misdemeanor charges of obstructing a highway, second degree disorderly conduct and unlawful assembly during a July 2020 protest…
Bird Debuts A New, More Eco-friendly E-scooter In Louisville
There’s a new, more eco-friendly type of Bird scooter on Louisville’s streets: the Bird Three. Billed as “the world’s most eco-conscious scooter,” the Bird Three is an upgraded model from the existing Bird One and Bird Two electric scooters in more than 300 cities around the world. Louisville is the first city in Kentucky to…
If City Suspects Animal Abuse, Louisville Police Will Now Investigate For Domestic Violence, Too
Under an ordinance unanimously passed by Metro Council on Thursday night, Louisville police and Louisville Metro Animal Services officers will be required to undergo training on the link between domestic violence and animal abuse. Additionally, the ordinance requires that LMPD officers investigating allegations of animal abuse conduct an initial investigation to see if there is…
Best Place To Thrift In Louisville 2021
Fleur De Flea Vintage Urban Market Most of us have been to a Peddler’s Mall or Vendor’s Village. It’s a fun experience shifting through the junk to find an antique treasure. But sometimes you want to go to a flea market where almost everything you stumble upon is a possibility, and that’s the Fleur de…
Best Liquor Store In Louisville 2021
Old Town Wine and Spirits There are many great liquor stores in town, but none satisfy more than Old Town. The gold standard, Old Town, always has a remarkable selection of, well, everything. Whether you need to find a good bottle of sake or a seasonal brew, Old Town almost certainly has it or something…
Best Patio In Louisville 2021
ShopBar Patio season is close to over, of course. But, the best place to suck down the remaining dregs of tolerable weather is at ShopBar. This lovely establishment is almost all patio — and what a patio it is. Half bar, half shop, hence the name, ShopBar is decorated with an assortment of thrifted finds,…
3 New Louisville Albums That Have The LEO Stamp Of Approval
Lacey Guthrie – The King of Holding Onto Things For anyone who has tracked the career of Lacey Guthrie, the release of The King of Holding Onto Things should come as no surprise, both in the quality of the music and her enduring creativity. Upon a cursory listen, the urge to identify the music as…
Best Place To Watch The NFL Sunday Ticket In Louisville 2021
BoomBozz in The Highlands Setting the NFL Sunday Ticket up well at a bar is an art form. Every game has to be on, but each table of fans, fantasy football managers and gamblers are going to have requests of what they want on nearby. It’s a balancing act. There are a few places that…
Best Courtyard In Louisville 2021
Nulu Marketplace Courtyard There are maybe three collective months in Louisville when the weather is so fantastic that the very idea of staying indoors feels tragic. Pre-pandemic, those outdoor public spaces — often patios associated with bars or restaurants — felt like an added bonus, although not wholly necessary. Since the pandemic though, outdoor space…
Our Favorite Place To Get The Dog Groomed 2021
Wanda’s Pet Grooming Emporium I never imagined myself becoming a dog owner this year, but here we are. I’m now the parent of a ditsy, black-haired Shih Tzu named after the model/actress and wife to Ice-T, Coco Austin. She doesn’t shed, but she does require a lot of “self-care.” And since there is no shortage…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Halloween Weekend (10/29)
FRIDAY, Oct. 29 Margarita Hop — Luminary Tequila Totes Various locations $30 | Times vary We weren’t able to gather down by the river for the usual annual Margaritas In The ‘Ville, but we still plan on celebrating all of the businesses that sling delicious versions of the beloved tequila cocktail. So here’s what’s happening…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville To Set The Mood For Halloween Weekend (10/29)
Friday, Oct. 29 In This Moment, Black Veil Brides Louisville Palace Tickets start at $39 | 6 p.m. These intense nationally-touring, pop-infused alt-metal bands kick off what’s going to be a solid Halloween weekend for music here in Louisville. Saturday, Oct. 30 Belushi Speed Ball Zanzabar $1 | 8 p.m. The question isn’t whether or…
Where To Celebrate The Day Of The Dead In Louisville This Weekend
Día de los Muertos, also known as The Day of the Dead, is an important celebration in Mexico and other Latin American countries that honors loved ones who have passed away. Check out two places in Louisville where you can celebrate the holiday this weekend. FRIDAY, Oct. 29 and SUNDAY, Oct. 31 Día de Muertos…
Bernheim Receives $50,000 Matching Pledge To Fight The LG&E Pipeline
An anonymous donor has promised Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest a $50,000 matching donation to go toward the forest’s efforts in fighting a proposed natural gas pipeline. Bernheim has been battling LG&E’s plan for a pipeline, which would snake through its land for three-quarters of a mile, since 2019. Currently, its legal challenges are pending.…
JCPS Signals Willingness To Fight Against Anti Critical Race Theory Bills
JCPS seems to be gearing up to fight back against the anti-critical race theory movement. A draft legislative agenda for the school system says, under the category of “Equity,” that it would oppose state legislation “that would ban or limit the teaching of historically accurate facts.” And, it would support legislation that works “toward increasing…
People In Kentucky Are Quitting Jobs Faster Than Any Other State
For the last four decades, wage growth for workers in the United States has grown at an alarmingly glacial pace. Job burnout is currently through the roof. Affordable childcare in America is a joke, and is a crisis on working families, and the larger economy. The pandemic made people reevaluate how they earn money. (We…
‘Jeopardy’ Superstar Ken Jennings Is Coming To IUS Next Week
“Jeopardy” fans, rejoice: superstar contestant and current co-host Ken Jennings will be coming to New Albany next week. Jennings will host a free talk from 7 p.m.–8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 4 in the Paul W. Ogle Cultural and Community Center at Indiana University Southeast. He’ll discuss artificial intelligence and his experiences on the game…
Google’s Top Searched Halloween Costumes, Including Kentucky’s, Aren’t That Creative
Google Trends released their list of the most searched Halloween costumes this season. I’m not sure why but I expected something more creative from the local folks out here Googling costume ideas. So while I’m surprised by the level of basic-ness in these searches, the list also shares a “show something less popular” list, and…
The Kentucky Derby Festival Is Returning To In-person Events, And The Marathon Is Up First
The Kentucky Derby Festival is ready to get back to normal. “The Derby Festival is planning for a return to live and in-person events in 2022,” said Matt Gibson, KDF President and CEO in a statement. And first “out of the gate,” as he said, is the Festival’s half-marathon and marathon. On Thursday morning, the…
23 Louisville-Themed Halloween Costumes (And Some Kentucky Ones)
It’s more fun to wear a Halloween costume that other people recognize. And, if you’re going to a party in Louisville, an easy way to don a crowd-pleaser is to draw your inspiration from the city. We’ve compiled a list of costumes that we think will be a hit. “[Your name]’s Louisville” Y’know those signs…
A Louisville Intersection Is Now Named For Late Photographer Bud Dorsey
Bud Dorsey, an iconic Louisville photographer who died this past July, now has an intersection named after him. On Tuesday, an honorary street sign dedicated to Dorsey was unveiled at the crossroads of Burwell Avenue and 18th Street. Dorsey, who was 80 when he passed away, worked for the Louisville Defender and Courier Journal for…
Dolly Parton Is Blessing Kentucky Children With Free Books As Her Imagination Library Program Expands Across The State
Further proving herself a blessing to humanity, Dolly Parton announced that she is expanding her Imagination Library in Kentucky to cover the entire state. In a video thanking state Sens. Morgan McGarvey and Robert Stivers, Parton announced that her Imagination Library program would be expanding across the state. The Imagination Library is a program that…
Guaca Mole Moving To NuLu — And Gaining A Rooftop Patio And Murals
The East End’s Guaca Mole restaurant is moving to NuLu, near Olé Hospitality Group’s other ventures, La Bodeguita de Mima and Señora Arepa. Owner Fernando Martinez said the new location at 900 E. Market St., formerly Rye on Market, will be “incredible.” “[Co-owner] Yani [Martinez] and I just returned from Oaxaca where we were picking…
11 Halloween Events Worth Going To In Louisville This Weekend
Friday, Oct. 29 Monster Mash 2021 Waterfront Botanical Gardens $25 presale, $30 day-of | 7-11 p.m. Party with animal lovers with a costume contest, a DJ, a photo booth, mystery bags — all benefitting The Arrow Fund’s pet rescue efforts. Literally, A Haunted House Culbertson Mansion, New Albany, Indiana $15 | 7-11:45 p.m. A haunted…
Louisville’s Newest Venue For Live Music Is Set To Open Halloween Weekend
The Whirling Tiger, a concert space with a bar, will debut to the public this Saturday, Oct. 30, with a Halloween party called “Freak for All.” It’ll feature sets by four local DJs: Sam Sneed, McKinley, Slim Thicc, and Vane. Tickets will be $10. The new venue’s name comes from an 1890 Courier-Journal article about…
West Of Ninth: ‘I Hope I Get A Good Start And Do The Right Shit For My Son’
Keavonte, Shawnee Sept. 16 “I’ve been here for about four years. I went to school at Valley and switched over to PRP — that’s where I graduated from. I’m not from here. I came here from Illinois and just came down here. My mom came down here for rehab after she was released from prison.…
IUS Athletics Wants To Stop Sexual Assault Before It Happens With Comprehensive Prevention Program
In my TEDx Talk, I discuss how toxic masculinity in collegiate organizations leads to behavior such as sexual assault. Whether it is a head football coach covering up allegations made against his future Heisman-winning quarterback or the purchase of escorts to serve as a way to entice basketball recruits, athletic programs across the country have…
Louisville’s Upcoming Election Cycle Is Crucial — Here’s How We Should Approach It
Next year, because of an election cycle that puts numerous powerful positions up for grabs, Louisville has the opportunity to start moving toward what it has spent this century pretending to be: a progressive, forward-thinking city that values equity and change. Currently, Louisville is still a heavily-segregated, old-money town where the oligarchy sometimes says slick…
Taste The Best Margaritas In Louisville At The Margarita Hop This Week
We weren’t able to gather down by the river for the usual annual Margaritas In The ‘Ville, but we still plan on celebrating all of the businesses that sling delicious versions of the beloved tequila cocktail. So here’s what’s happening instead: a margarita hop, where participants purchase and pick up a Luminary Tequila Tote for…
Savage Love: I’m Feeling Titillated And Jealous About Being A Cuckquean
Q: I’m a 33-year-old straight female, been with my husband for ten years, married for six. When we first started dating, I was an extremely jealous person. Fortunately, I got it under control with lots of therapy. But once I did, I started having fantasies about him hooking up with other people. We incorporated these…
Thorns & Roses: Kentucky Capitol Rioters Getting Off Easy, Let The Rednecks Rave
Thorn: How To Get Away With An Insurrection The sentencing of Kentuckians involved in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot has started. Hooray! Except… we’re disappointed by the punishments so far. Or, lack thereof. So far, three Kentuckians have been sentenced. The first was given 45 days in jail. The other two won’t be spending…
Louisville Artist Molly O’Malley’s New Song Makes You Feel Like You’re Floating In A Different Realm
Molly O’Malley’s presence in the musical community has risen respectably in the past few years, but, with her latest song, she’s poised to really flex her muscles. In preparation for the release of her new album, Goodwill Toy, she’s released “You Look So Good,” a soft yet rough-hewn pop song that, while quite the departure…
Bob Dylan’s ‘Rough And Rowdy Ways’ May Be His Most Personally-Revealing Album To Date
The Look Back is an occasional column in which we dive into a notable album from a band or musician with a deep discography before they perform in Louisville. There’s not much mystery behind the curtains of classic rock anymore. Almost all the information you need for a character portrait of any given radio icon…
A ‘Spectacular’ Burger And ‘Perfect’ Fries, Louisville’s Cheddar Box Too Makes Good, Old Fashioned American Food
I wouldn’t guess it comes as a major surprise to disclose that I’m a huge fan of world food. Follow my foodie trail, and you’ll usually find me checking out another Thai, Indian, Vietnamese, Mexican, Venezuelan, African or other delicious immigrant-cuisine meals. That goes double during these pandemic-remnant times when simple economics have me looking…
Please Stop Sending Cannabis Vapes In The Mail, Says USPS
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has officially banned the mailing of vaping products — and that includes cannabis, as well as federally legal CBD vapes and nicotine. The agency announced the final rule on Oct. 21 to comply with legislation passed last year to stop nicotine vapes from being shipped through the U.S. mail. While…
The Fine Art Of Financing: 6 Opportunities For Starving Louisville Artists This Month
The 2021 George Garrett Fiction Prize Established in 1998, The George Garrett Fiction Prize highlights one book a year for excellence in a short story collection or novel. The George Garrett Fiction Prize comes with a $1,000 advance, a standard royalty contract and 20 copies of the published book. The judge for 2021 is Selah…
8 Louisville-area Ghost Stories And Urban Legends That Keep Us Up At Night
This is the time of year when we share tales of ghosts and goblins and Halloween haunts. Louisville, as it happens, is a particularly haunted city, according to two local experts in ghost lore, author David Domine and architect/historian Steve Wiser. Here are eight of the most eerie local tales. Disclaimer: we’re not saying that…
Inside The Speed’s ‘Supernatural America’ Exhibit, A ‘Female-Centric,’ ‘Well-Considered’ Selection Of Otherworldly Works
Update: The Speed Museum’s “Supernatural America” show is entering its final three weekends and will be closing January 3rd. This story has been updated. When the Speed “Supernatural America” show opened, we wrote a brief blog about the opening in September and then again on the opening day. This show is a perfect complement to…
