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Zombies ate my city!
(Attention: Massive spoilers will quickly be revealed for the film, “The Return of the Living Dead.” But hopefully by now, you’ve already seen it -— especially if you live in Louisville.) Released in 1985, “The Return of the Living Dead” broke new cinematic ground. While it had all the trappings of a run-of-the-mill horror…
The real breakfast of champions
Earlier this year, I presented in these pages the story of the breakfast sandwich that broke my dog. That sandwich came from Bread and Breakfast, a quaint bakery and sandwich shop located at 157 E. Main St. in downtown New Albany. As it happens, my friend Jill began working there recently and told me last…
Artisanal, anyone?
I guess it’s been about six to eight years ago that “artisanal” became the hot new menu adjective. Artisanal this, artisanal that. But let’s get down to brass tacks: We can’t even get people to pronounce it consistently. Merriam-Webster Dictionary has posted a pronunciation that is like the word “artisan” with just “uhll” on the…
Video Tapeworm
(Dear Readers: Dave here. I’m filling in for editor Bill this week while he winds his way through the legal system, accused of abusing a popular men’s magazine. Enjoy.) This Week’s Twin Peeks HERCULES 2014; $24.98; PG-13/UNRATED At first glance, Dwayne “The Former Rock” Johnson may seem a bit old for the title…
BOOK: Louisville’s historic haunts
“Haunted Houses of Louisville,” written by Louisvillian Steve Wiser, is more historic than haunting. There’s nothing terrifying or gruesome, just a little spooky. So if you’re looking for a spine-tingling read, this book is not the right choice. However, history and architecture buffs will find some satisfying nuggets of information and some hauntingly beautiful photos…
CULTURE: Weaving a history
The Little Loomhouse is located on a tree-draped property on Kenwood Hill Road near Iroquois Park in South Louisville. The name refers to three 19th century board-and-batten cabins (Esta, Westeria and Tophouse) that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. They have an illustrious history. Mildred and Patty Hill, the sisters responsible for…
CULTURE: U of L’s Zombie Week
Zombies are stalking us. They’re appearing in hordes throughout our contemporary pop culture — zombie books, movies, comics and wildly successful TV shows. “The Walking Dead,” created by Kentucky natives Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore, is one of the most successful comics to appear in years, and an even more successful TV show — so…
ART: ‘Abstract in Kentucky’
Abstract art’s nickname is “I don’t get it.” This possible disconnect between art and viewer can keep it at arm’s length. It doesn’t have to be that way. Perhaps the over 20 contemporary artists in “Abstract in Kentucky” will help fix the problem. It’s the lack of a recognizable subject that’s the issue. Abstraction varies…
Plugged In (Oct. 29 – Nov. 4)
WED Oct 29th Brasserie Provence: Brian Curella Duo; 5 p.m. Diamond Pub (St. Matthews): Chad and Karsten; 10 p.m. Dreamland: La Hell Gang; 7 p.m., $10 Gary’s on Spring: Walker & Kays Al Fresco; 6 p.m. Gerstle’s: Kimmet & Doug, Allen Lane Band, The Problems, Redstone Band Haymarket Whiskey Bar: Caleb Jones & The Family…
Running down a dream
When Fitz and the Tantrums arrives at Mercury Ballroom for its November 3 show, chances are the six band members won’t be caught off guard the way they were when headlining opportunities started coming their way not that long after the August 2010 release of the band’s debut album, “Pickin’ Up the Pieces.” “Things kind…
Eluding convention with Zammuto
“I never saw a huge difference between working with sculpture or working with sound,” says Nick Zammuto, whose music is as physical as it is audible. With an affinity for polyrhythms and found sound, Zammuto spent over 10 years with cellist Paul de Jong as the folktronic duo The Books. He’s since started a new…
The Rocket Queens review their top 5 GnR songs
Guns N’ Roses were the last of a breed. You know, the narcissistic, unapologetic party animals that couldn’t play enough self-indulgent guitar solos or have any more broken give-a-shits. Man, those were the days. On Friday night, NYC’s The Rocket Queens — an all-female Guns N’ Roses cover band — will keep the spirit alive…
b-sides: Cher Von
The concept of minimalism in music is surprisingly broad, ranging from the evolving compositions of Steve Reich or Philip Glass to the stripped-down fury of bands like Shellac. For Cher Von, that minimalism is about as bare-bones as you can be, bordering at times on musique concrete more than anything compositional. Somehow, though, Von imbues…
Simple twists of fate for folk singer Sarah Jarosz
This Thursday, Oct. 30, the Grammy-nominated folk artists The Milk Carton Kids and Sarah Jarosz will be bringing their intimate retro-Americana sounds to the Kentucky Center for the Peforming Arts’ Bomhard Theater. I recently had an opportunity to discuss the origin of the relationship between these unique artists, among other things, with Sarah Jarosz. …
Staffpicks
Monday, Nov. 3 Zammuto Zanzabar 2100 S. Preston St., 635-9227 zanzabarlouisville.com $10 advance, $12 day of; 9 p.m. For the last decade or so, Nick Zammuto has been making some of the freshest, most lively indie music out there. First and foremost, Zammuto was one of the primary composers in the grievously underrated duo The…
Q&A with ‘The Return of the Living Dead’ production designer William Stout
If there is one person other than Dan O’Bannon who was as involved in the majority of creative processes that led to the making of “The Return of the Living Dead,” it is William Stout. Stout was a phenomenal artist years before he even got involved in film, but when he came on board for…
Seminole opportunity
So do you think Louisville can beat Florida State? Yeah, same here. Don’t know. It would take a pretty good leap of the imagination to envision a scenario in which Louisville could upset Florida State Thursday night at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium — as it would any time an unranked college football team takes on…
LEON: ‘Need the Weed,’ but don’t get high on your own supply
After months of investigation, officials attribute Tumbleweed’s rent issues to the truth behind the restaurant chain’s slogan. Recent attempts to have Tumbleweed evicted from its current location — overlooking the Ohio River in scenic Waterfront Park — have brought to light a disturbing trend of financial irresponsibility. Court documents show that the restaurant may owe…
LEON: Voter opinion of McConnell spending $1.8 million in personal funds for the final week of campaign
Senator Mitch McConnell has personally lent $1.8 million of his own money for the final week of his campaign. LEON wanted to find out what likely voters thought of this decision. Nearly 6 out of 10 voters indicated they feel the senator is simply a greedy, self-serving person who will do anything to achieve a…
LEON: Louisville Cardinals to wear TOMS to raise recruiting awareness
Sitting in front of his locker, starting guard Terry Rozier looked down at his Adidas sneakers. He later recalled that he lost track of time while reflecting on the shoes he was supposed to wear, and what that meant to all college basketball players past, present and future. He said he felt compelled to do…
Sorry, ‘Cousin’ Brandon
Two black women go to the ballet… Sounds like the beginning of a horribly racist joke, unless you are in fact two women of color going to the ballet. Just this past weekend, my friend Cole and went to the ballet for a night of beauty and culture. The Louisville Ballet’s “Studio Connections” performance was…
Ding-dong, the wicked Mitch
The final week is nigh. Election Day will arrive — if we survive all the lies. As inspirational as this abysmal campaign is, my imagination is too fried for simple-minded rhyming. Expectations couldn’t have been lower amid dismal predictions of a race to the bottom. Freighted by tons of money from undisclosed sources, the submarines…
A senator for the future
Mitch McConnell’s final argument sounds an awful lot like “the lesser of two evils” and “better the devil you know.” This is all that is left when you run a campaign against agendas, not for them.Like against Obama and not for a real healthcare alternative, jobs plan or stuff based on science. So often in…
Inbox – October 29, 2014
LEO Weekly welcomes letters that are brief (350 words max) and thoughtful. ?Ad hominem attacks will be ignored, and we need your name and a daytime phone number. Send snail mail to Inbox, 301 E. Main St., Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40202. Fax to 895-9779 or email to leo@leoweekly.com. We may edit for length, grammar…
