September 27, 2023
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Oral History Ties Late Artist Robert Douglas To The Origins Of Shakespeare In Central Park
Over the last several years, Kentucky Shakespeare has emerged as one of the city’s (and the region’s) most influential and prominent arts organizations. It’s a company notable not just for its artistic on-stage excellence (which in recent years has expanded beyond the summer festival to become a four-season affair), but for its artistic partnerships with…
Q&A: D’Wayne Wiggins Of Tony! Toni! Toné Talks Touring, Reuniting The Group, And More
After 25 years, Tony! Toni! Toné is touring again. The R&B group, whose members include biological brothers Raphael Saadiq and D’Wayne Wiggins and their cousin Timothy Christian Riley, has reunited. The group, known for songs like “Feels Good,” “Anniversary,” “It Never Rains (In Southern California),” and “Whatever You Want,” will perform at the Louisville Palace tonight…
Oracle Of Ybor: Don’t Tell Your Sister Her Husband Is Failing At Fatherhood
Dear Oracle, My sister and her husband had two children under the age of four. While I know my brother-in-law LOVES his kids and tries to be a good dad, he doesn’t do a lot of things that I think fall under “parent duty,” which is making my sister very overwhelmed and resentful. I know…
Review: Kentucky Shakespeare’s ‘The Woman in Black’
This story comes to LEO through our partnership with Arts Louisville. Entire contents are copyright © 2023 by Arts-Louisville.com. All rights reserved. Reprinted with permission. “The Woman in Black” arrives for its regional premiere with Kentucky Shakespeare carrying a heavy weight of expectation. Opening in London in 1989 and only just closing in March 2023…
Tim Sullivan: Brohm Has Raised The Bar, Lifted The Spirits, And Drubbed Notre Dame
By the time the Louisville Cardinals start pummeling Pittsburgh Saturday night, college football will have at least one less unblemished team. Oregon and Washington have an earlier appointment that afternoon in Seattle, which means there will be no more than 10 perfect records among the Power Five conferences by day’s end. A week later, Penn…
Rep. Herron: To Reduce Gun Violence, Having Accurate Information Is Vital
In 2004, when Kentucky was in the early years of a devastating rise in drug-related deaths, state officials understood that effective solutions depended first on reliable data. That led them to create the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy, which quickly became a statewide leader in helping us determine the epidemic’s true size and how…
3 Concerts To Catch In And Around Louisville This Weekend (10/6-10/8)
SATURDAY, OCT. 7 Louisville Orchestra Family Series: Composing a Story Old Forester’s Paristown Hall $17 | 11 a.m. Children and families will learn how music can tell a story in this program, which will feature some recognizable pieces (“I See the Light” from “Tangled,” “Prelude” from “Carmen,” etc.) and some that might be new. Floyd…
What To See: A Roundup Of Local Gallery Shows To See This Month
A gallery roundup of art shows to see in Louisville this month. Note: This list is a selection of current exhibitions. “ACTION!” Oct. 10-Nov. 30 Solo show of action photographs by Jerry Koufeldt. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial. Arts Alliance of Southern Indiana 820 E. Market St., New Albany, Indiana Hours: Wednesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-4…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (10/6-10/8)
FRIDAY, OCT. 6-8 Louisville UnFair Mag Bar Free | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. UnFair is the cool punk cousin of the nearby St. James Court Art Show. At the UnFair, local indie artists get to showcase work that wouldn’t be accepted at mainstream art fairs. Pieces we saw last year included decorated doll heads,…
Review: ‘The Exorcist: Believer’ Tries To Match The Horror Of The Original — But Even Ellen Burstyn Isn’t Enough
The Exorcist: Believer Directed by David Gordon Green. Written by Peter Sattler and David Gordon Green, based on characters created by William Peter Blatty. Opens October 6. Every time someone decides to drop a sequel to the “Exorcist” franchise, it’s always a direct sequel to recently departed director William Friedkin’s shocking original, the one that…
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[VLOG] The Metal Grind With Athena Prychodko (10/4)
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,…
Louisville Laughs: The SUPERLIST Of Louisville Comedy For Oct. 4
This list comes from our friends at Louisville Laughs. A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. Look for GIVEAWAY! for the opportunity to win free tickets to select shows, including Jim Gaffigan on Oct. 21 at The Palace. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign…
Louisville HotBytes: More Thoughts From The Critic’s Table
Here’s an existential question about the art of the food critic: Should a restaurant review stick to the simple basics of food, mood, and service? Or does a review gain texture and meaning by bringing in a broader range of history, culture, culinary arts, and other trips down fascinating rabbit holes? If you follow my…
After Less Than A Year In Business, Vegan Bakery The Flour Shoppe Has Closed
The Flour Shoppe, a vegan bakery in the Highlands, has closed, according to a recent announcement on social media. In an Instagram post on Monday, the owners wrote: “It’s difficult to express in words the gratitude for all of the love and support during our time in business as the Flour Shoppe. It’s been a…
At This Novelty Speed Dating Event, You Might Meet Your Soulmate — Or Jesus
Maybe you’ve tried speed dating, but have you ever tried a speed dating event where you match with a guy dressed as Pauly Shore dressed as Cupid… or Jesus? This Sunday, Oct. 8, local comedians June Dempsey and Hillary Boston will host the novelty speed dating event Unhinged Speed Dating at Against the Grain from…
Tuesday Tracklist, Vacation Vibes: Shadwick Wilde, Christopher Cross, Wax Fang, And More (10/3)
In this weekly feature, a different LEO staff member will share 7-10 of the songs repeating in their playlists right now. (Songs by Louisville artists are marked with an asterisk.) Got a track that you think we’d like? Let us know at leo@leoweekly.com or click the author’s name for their email. This Tuesday Tracklist is…
10 Things Under $10 To Do In And Around Louisville This Week (10/2-10/6)
MONDAY, OCT. 2 UofL Men’s Soccer vs. Kansas City Dr. Mark & Cindy Lynn Stadium (not Lynn Family Stadium) Free | Kickoff at 7 p.m. The team will honor their seniors and face off against UKMC. Monthly Plant Swap Hi-Wire Brewing Free | 6:30-10 p.m. Trade plants and plant advice with fellow greenery lovers. WEDNESDAY,…
3 Concerts To Catch In And Around Louisville This Weekend (9/29-10/1)
FRIDAY, SEPT. 29 Houseplant Enchanted Forest (45 W. 1st Street, New Albany, IN) $15 | 8-11 p.m. One of this reporter’s favorite local bands (and one of my Best [Local] Songs Of 2022 picks), Houseplant is just… groovy. They’ll be doing two sets tonight. The Mars Volta Tour Old Forester’s Paristown Hall $75-$130 | 8…
Opinion: Daniel Cameron Is Getting Desperate
In what’s already been a clunky campaign filled with disjointed messages and half-baked attacks, Daniel Cameron has been stumbling through the home stretch of the governor’s race as he starts to grapple with the reality of the hardline right-wing politics and tactics that he has aligned with. Polls indicate that Cameron, the Republican gubernatorial candidate…
‘Round The Fire: Free Yourself To Be Yourself
I hear it’s Hispanic Heritage Month, so I put up a quick celebration meme to show respect for my father, who was Mexican, but I feel weird about it. I feel like a fake and not really worthy of the honor, as I’ve always considered myself a “Taco Bell” Mexican, watered down by my Scottish/Irish…
Tracy Likes This One: Songs Between Others, Jewish Visions of Appalachia
The High Lonesome Sound (Screening and Conversation) Sunday, Oct. 8 FREE Speed Cinema www.speedmuseum.org/cinema/ In 1959, photographer, musician, and ethnographer John Cohen took a bus from Queens, NY, to eastern Kentucky in search of Depression-era songs. Cohen was part of a long line of city folk, many with ties to New York, who spent their…
5 Things To Do In Louisville This Weekend (9/29-10/1)
FRIDAY, SEPT. 29 Kentucky Opera: Hansel and Gretel Brown Theatre $22.40-$128.80, financial assistance available | 8 p.m. This colorful, puppet-filled production is kid-friendly and opera-newbie-friendly; the familiar fairytale will be sung in English, with English supertitles. SATURDAY, SEPT. 30 Paristown Art Fest Brent Street and Christy’s Garden (outside Old Forester’s Paristown Hall) Free | 10…
The New “3D” Music Video From BTS’ Jungkook Featuring Jack Harlow Is Here
This doesn’t need a big introduction. The new video for “3D” by Jungkook, featuring Louisville’s Jack Harlow, is out. Jack Harlow, in true Jack Harlow fashion, shouts out his hometown and state, and now we know Harlow’s tweet, “I’ll fly u from Korea to Kentucky,” turns out to be a lyric from his feature. Check…
Editor’s Note: Tooth Be Or Not Tooth Be
It’s our last issue of September, and we are celebrating theater. Louisville has a long and storied theater history over all the generations of our city, which was founded in 1776. Good luck counting all the currently running theater groups, because just as you think you’ve got an accurate count, one might close and three…
Southern Indiana Man Earns A Team Reba Spot On ‘The Voice’
A Southern Indiana man recently earned a spot on Reba McIntyre’s team on the singing competition show “The Voice.” Jackson Snelling, a 21-year-old from Austin, Indiana, performed Justin Moore’s “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away” in a blind audition on the first episode of Season 24 of “The Voice,” which aired on Monday. Watch his…
Louisville’s Jack Harlow Featured On The New Jungkook Track ‘3D’
This isn’t new news to most of you Jack Harlow and BTS fans, but Louisville’s Harlow has a new feature on the track “3D” by Korean pop band BTS’ youngest member, Jungkook. The video and single drop Friday, Sept. 29. Earlier this week, Jack Harlow tweeted, “I’ll fly u from Korea to Kentucky,” and netizens…
Kentucky Shakespeare’s Takes On Creepy Classics Add Theatrical Fun To Halloween
Last summer marked an exciting moment for Kentucky Shakespeare: the tenth summer season under producing artistic director Matt Wallace. In his ten years at the helm, even in the midst of COVID and the ongoing fallout of theaters across the country closing, Wallace and Kentucky Shakespeare have miraculously grown the number of plays they produce…
Review: “Fair Play” Film Depicts A Hedge Fund Girlboss And Her Disaffected Fiance, With Uneven Results
As the idea of a healthy work-life balance grows more and more unfathomable in this era of late-night emails, weekend remote work sessions, and work-from-home productivity monitoring, it’s unsurprising to see personal relationships take a serious hit. When we’re expected to do far more than ever before, for far less than what we’re worth, all…
The Fantastic Todrick Hall Talks Eras, Touring, And The Perils Of Being In The Spotlight
Todrick Hall isn’t new to Louisville, but Louisville is probably still, in many ways, new to Todrick Hall. He’s a multifaceted performer who is hard to pin down and harder to resist. His Straight Outta Oz album and musical took his life story and placed it in the setting of “The Wizard of Oz,” offering…
Review: We Chaat It Up At Shreeji Indian Vegetarian Street Food
I’m not great at small talk, but I love chaat. Okay, I can hear the chorus of boos from here. I’ll just show myself out. Seriously, though, the Indian street food delight known as chaat appeals to me, so much so that a search of the word in the Louisville HotBytes archives brought up references to…
Public News Service: More Than 300,000 Kentuckians Charged For Cannabis Over Past Two Decades
Kentuckians continue to be charged, jailed, and fined for cannabis-related offenses at high rates, despite dramatic shifts in public opinion, according to a new report. Kaylee Raymer, policy analyst at the Kentucky Center for Economic Policy, said many people might not view a cannabis misdemeanor as a big deal. But hundreds or thousands of dollars…
Bardstown Road Aglow Announces 2023 Date
Yes, we know Halloween hasn’t passed yet, but who can resist the idea of twinkling Christmas lights, Santa Claus, and happy faces all aglow? We certainly cannot. Bardstown Road Aglow has set the date for its next event, so it is time to find yours. On Saturday, Dec. 3., from 12-10 p.m., folks can shop,…
Louisville Laughs: The SUPERLIST Of Louisville Comedy For Sept. 27
This list comes from our friends at Louisville Laughs. A list of the upcoming comedy shows and open mics in the Louisville area. Look for GIVEAWAY! for the opportunity to win free tickets to select shows. If we missed your event, let us know. (Information on how to sign up for open mics at bottom). Wednesday, Sept. 27…
Q&A: Dethklok’s Brendon Small Talks New Metalocalypse Movie, Touring, And Future Plans
Brendon Small is a man of many talents: writer, director, producer, musician, actor, and stand-up comedian, but he’s best known for co-creating the animated series “Metalocalypse,” a dark comedy that ran on Adult Swim from 2006-2013. Revolving around the fictitious death metal band Dethklok, “Metalocalypse” simultaneously celebrated and parodied the heavy metal subculture. After the…
