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Under 21: Young People In Their Own Voices
LEO often writes about kids, but we don’t often open our pages for the young people to have their own voices. For this issue, we thought we’d give the under-21 set a chance to speak. We didn’t tell them what to write but offered them a chance to respond to something they found important, and…
Nami Is At The Top Of Its Game With Korean-Style Fare By Ed Lee
If you haven’t heard about Chef Edward Lee’s new Korean restaurant Nami by now, it’s probably only because you haven’t been paying attention. The news about this Korean-American top chef opening his first Korean restaurant since his 20-something youth in New York City has been all over the place. Nami, which opened on May 2…
REVIEW: Here’s What We Experienced At Louder Than Life 2023
With the complete and utter disaster that was Blue Ridge Rock Festival (which is NOT run by Danny Wimmer Presents) in Alton, VA, earlier this month, all eyes were on Louder Than Life. More than a few people who went to BRRF (or attempted to go before it was abruptly canceled) were looking to Danny…
Oracle Of Ybor: Job And In-Law Drama
Dear Oracle, I feel stuck in my current job. I don’t feel appreciated there and feel like I don’t have much room to grow. However, I haven’t had much luck with applying elsewhere. How can I survive this position until something better comes along? -Looking for Greener Pastures Cards: Knight of Cups (rev), Ace of…
Tim Sullivan: Quick-Strike Capabilities Make Unbeaten Louisville Lethal
At their best, the Louisville Cardinals dare you to blink. They bring the fast break to football. They move the ball in big, bold strokes, chewing up ground with quick-strike capabilities that conserve clock and traumatize tacklers. They scored five touchdowns of at least 33 yards Saturday against Boston College and completed six touchdown “drives”…
3 Concerts To Catch In And Around Louisville This Weekend (9/22-9/24)
FRIDAY, SEPT. 22-24 Louder Than Life Highland Festival Grounds, Expo Center $159.12+ | Times vary Sure, this one’s cheating a little bit — LTL is, well, many dozens of concerts, not just one. But it’s the biggest rock festival in the country, and it’s right in our own backyard. This weekend, check out Tool, Green…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (9/22-9/24)
FRIDAY, SEPT. 22-24 Louder Than Life Highland Festival Grounds, Expo Center $159.12+ | Times vary You know it, you love it: this larger-than-life four-day rock/metal/punk festival has returned. Yesterday’s headliners were Foo Fighters, Weezer, and Rancid; the rest of the weekend’s include Tool, Godsmack, Limp Bizkit, Avenged Sevenfold, Pantera, Falling In Reverse, Green Day, Queens…
Artist Mark Priest Creates A Detailed Examination Of The Underground Railroad At The Carnegie Center
This post comes to us through a partnership with GoSoIN to highlight stories of the events, attractions, and people of Southern Indiana. For more than 20 years, Louisville-based artist Mark Priest has deeply researched the Underground Railroad, uncovering powerful and poignant narratives surrounding slavery and retelling those stories through his paintings, drawings, and other mediums.…
Review: At 39, The Newly Restored ‘Stop Making Sense’ Is As Exuberant And Wonderful As Ever
I still remember stumbling in late to a press screening of “Stop Making Sense,” arriving right when David Byrne was stumbling around the stage his damn self. It was 1999, and the beloved Talking Heads concert film, directed by Oscar winner Jonathan Demme, was getting a 15th-anniversary re-release. It was my first time checking out…
Column: We Just Can’t Stop Talking About Pizza
If you’ve long harbored a wish to go viral on social media but didn’t know where to start, here’s a modest proposal: Speak of your undying love for pizza topped with pineapple… and anchovies. That should do it, and if it costs you a few lost friends and followers, well, that’s the price of fame.…
Louisville Laughs: The SUPERLIST Of Louisville Comedy For Sept. 20
This list comes from our friends at Louisville Laughs. A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom). Wednesday, Sept. 20 7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with…
Ironman Triathlon To Return To Louisville In 2024 With New Event
The Ironman triathlon will return to Kentucky in 2024 with the new Ironman 70.3 Louisville Triathlon. The event is scheduled to take place on Aug. 18, 2024, with registration set to open on Wednesday, Sept. 27. Participants can register on the Ironman website. “We are excited to return to one of our long-standing communities in…
Local Chef Damaris Phillips To Host ‘Outrageous Pumpkins’ On Food Network
Louisville’s chef Damaris Phillips will host Food Network’s “Outrageous Pumpkins,” just in time for fall. The show’s new season will premiere Sunday, Sept. 24, at 10 p.m. The show follows eight “elite” pumpkin carvers as they battle it out for a prize of $25,000 and the title of “Outrageous Pumpkin Champion,” which includes receiving a…
10 Things Under $10 To Do In And Around Louisville This Week (9/19-9/22)
TUESDAY, SEPT. 19 Louisville Bats vs. Iowa Cubs Slugger Field $9+ | 6:35 p.m. The final week of the Bats’ 2023 season kicks off tonight with $2 deals on hot dogs, chips, popcorn, and soft drinks. Music Trivia With Greg Welsh! Planet of the Tapes Free | 8 p.m. Show off your music knowledge and…
Tuesday Tracklist: Louder Than Life Edition — Songs By L7, The Hu, Zero 9:36, Hanabie, and More (9/19)
In this weekly feature, a different LEO staff member will share 7-10 of the songs repeating in their playlists right now. But we’re doing things a little differently this week. Every September, Louisville becomes North America’s central hub for all things music, as two of the largest music festivals in the country set up shop…
REVIEW: Here’s What We Experienced At Bourbon & Beyond 2023
So, we need a name for those of us who frequent Bourbon & Beyond yearly. Louder Than Life fans are called “Loudmouths,” so what do we have? “Bourbonites” is already a thing, as is “Beyonders.” So, what then? “Bourboniers”? “Yonderers”? How about “Bouryonderers”? I like it because it sounds like it’d be the name of…
NOMADNESS Is Coming To Louisville, Showcasing The World Of Black Travel
Louisville is this year’s host city for the Nomadness Fest (Sept. 28 – Oct. 1), a festival of the Nomadness Travel Tribe that focuses on and spotlights Black, Indigenous, and People of Color travelers from around the world. The Nomadness community boasts over 34,000 travelers of color worldwide. This annual event will feature important names…
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[VLOG] The Metal Grind With Athena Prychodko (9/18)
Athena Prychodko does a great many things. She works in film as a producer, makeup artist, actress, etc. and she’s hip to all things metal, both locally and beyond. Here, Athena will bring you the latest in metal news: where to find it, where to see it, and definitely what she thinks about it. Locally,…
Listen Local: Local Music Reviews
The Char Ever When – EP I have to hand it to The Char, this is quite possibly the most fun punk rock band in town, and Ever When, the band’s second EP, is a joy to listen to. Although I called the band “Folk punk” a few months ago in the review for the…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (9/15-9/17)
First, a quick note: Obviously, we can’t not mention the biggest music event in Louisville this weekend, Bourbon & Beyond. It’s four days of music and drinking at the Expo Center with big-name headliners every night. Still, we didn’t want to break the format of our 3 Concerts series or double-list it with this week’s…
Eight Women Had Serious Pregnancy Complications. Now They’re Suing Over State Abortion Bans.
This story comes from States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity, via the Kentucky Lantern. More of Kentucky Lantern’s work can be found at kentuckylantern.com. Follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Women and physicians in Idaho, Oklahoma and Tennessee have sued their home states after they say they…
5 Things To Do In And Around Louisville This Weekend (9/15-9/17)
FRIDAY, SEPT. 15-17 Bourbon & Beyond Kentucky Expo Center $159.12+ | Times vary Dance, drink, and be merry at this four-day music festival. Yesterday’s headliners were Brandi Carlile, Billy Strings, and Train; the rest of the lineup includes The Killers, Bruno Mars, Hozier, Duran Duran, The Avett Brothers, The Black Keys, and Blondie. (Check out…
Dance And Celebrate With Award-Winning Latin Musicians This Weekend
Join Kentucky’s Latin music superstars this Saturday, Sept. 16, for the 5th Latin Music Awards Kentucky Edition. Happening at Bourbon Hall (116 W. Jefferson St.), the event gets going at 7 p.m. with a red carpet and music by DJ Seizure. At 8 p.m., the awards ceremony begins with over 60 Latin artists and live…
Thorns And Roses: Woke Gardening, 9/11 and Cameron’s Office Hijinks
Thorn: Woke Gardening Plants and trees have now crossed the line of necessity and beauty into “wokeness.” Prospect resident Jacquelyn Hawkins-McGrail has decided for her property that a garden of native plantings is better than an empty, uptight manicured lawn. As one can imagine in the wilds of the East End Stepford Villages, someone doing…
Review: In “A Haunting in Venice,” Kenneth Branagh Takes A Liberal Hand With Britain’s Best-Loved Author
Although now dead for nearly 50 years — she expired in 1976 at age 85 — Agatha Christie remains as mysteriously ubiquitous as ever. Rivaled in sales only by William Shakespeare — and let’s acknowledge that he received a 330-year head start — Christie has conservatively moved more than 2 billion books since The Mysterious…
‘Round The Fire: Red Moon Over One Tree Hill
Fall is my favorite time of the year, and as I have aged, I am able to understand who I am on a different level. It’s the dying time, and it is as necessary as it is primal for the soul. I have learned that I must live somewhere with all the seasons as it…
Soapbox: We like it when you talk to us, even if you’re upset. This space is for you.
Sometimes, we talk back. This isn’t the first time America has questioned if it’s going to survive. The question comes up about every twenty years. No one thought we’d survive the Civil War. We did. We thought the Great Depression was going to do us in. It didn’t. Folks around 1968 thought we were done…
Tim Sullivan: Dani Busboom Kelly Sets The Stage For Even More Volleyball Greatness At UofL
Dani Busboom Kelly has laid a foundation that looks like a fortress. She has lifted Louisville volleyball to an elite level, following back-to-back Final Four appearances with a 9-0 start, a No. 2 national ranking, and the kind of problems coaches crave. She has built a fan base that has rendered her cozy on-campus arena…
Stonecutters’ Brian Omer On Obtaining The Band Name, New Lineup, And New Album
As vocalist/guitarist for Louisville sludge/thrash/hardcore punk band Stonecutters since 2005, and guitarist for metalcore band My Own Victim for a decade prior to that, Brian Omer has toured the world several times over, played numerous major festivals, and has shared the stage with some of metal and hardcore’s biggest acts. Locally, he’s been a staple…
Editor’s Note: Republicans Double Down On The Misuse Of The Word “Woke”
To be “woke” has three meanings. One of those is to be awake. For example, “Anna woke in the morning sun.” The other meaning is to be “aware,” and in that awareness, to be politically or socially active. An example use of this is, “It is important to be woke in the fight for justice.”…
Passing the Magic: Wicked’s Generational Encore in Louisville
This story comes to LEO through our partnership with Audience Magazine: Your Performing Arts Connection. In the radiant pantheon of Broadway, few musicals shimmer with the enduring allure of Wicked. A mesmerizing tapestry of vibrant characters, emotive scores, and a narrative that turns familiar tales on their heads, this masterpiece has captivated audiences globally, weaving its…
Comedian Chris Tucker Talks Influences, Acting Vs. Standup, And More
“And you know this… man!” Comedian and actor Chris Tucker is bringing his humor to Louisville. Tucker, who’s most notably known for playing Detective James Carter alongside Jackie Chan in the “Rush Hour” series, is headlining The Legends Tour 2023, a tour showcasing standup comedians, at the Louisville Palace Theatre on Wednesday, Sep. 20. This…
Louisville Laughs: The SUPERLIST of Louisville Comedy For Sept. 13
[Note: this list comes from our friends at Louisville Laughs.] A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom). Wednesday, Sept. 13 7:30 p.m. — Laughs In The Lounge Comedy Open Mic with…
Louder Than Life 2023: Do Not Miss These Bands
Louder than Life will return to the Highland Festival Grounds this year from Thursday, Sept. 21, through Sunday, Sept. 24. Here are the under-the-radar bands not to miss, as recommended by our writers: Kyng Thursday, Sept. 21 1:40 p.m. – 2:10 p.m. – Revolver Stage Saddled with an unfortunate early Thursday afternoon time slot on…
