Con Huevos Opens Fourth Location In Louisville
Con Huevos, a breakfast and lunch restaurant that serves Mexican cuisine, opened its fourth location on Monday at 2125 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy. The restaurant replaces a former Panera Bread. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Con Huevos! (@conhuevoslouisville) The new location’s menu includes huevos rancheros, churros, tres leches pancakes, street tacos, chilaquiles,…
White Reaper Announces ‘Asking for a Ride’ Tour Starts In Lexington And Ends In Louisville
White Reaper, a beloved garage rock band from Louisville, announced their “Asking for a Ride” tour on Tuesday, Oct. 25. The tour will begin in Lexington at The Burl on Feb. 7, and ends in Louisville at Headliners on March 25. The band is touring with fellow head bangers narrow head, MILITAIRE GUN, MaMaLaRKY and…
Experts: Boost SNAP Purchasing Power In Next Farm Bill
*This story was originally published by Public News Service. Families are being forced to stretch their SNAP dollars due to inflation, and advocates say they want Congress to tackle the issue in the 2023 farm bill. Lawmakers are expected to begin working soon on the legislation, which focuses primarily on food-and-farming. It is set to…
Cafe Lou Lou Owner To Open New Location In Former Decca Spot
The owner of Lou Lou Food & Drink is taking over the space left vacant by Decca to open a new concept called Lou Lou on Market. Jared Fox Matthews says his goal is to open by either mid-December or early January. Lou Lou Food & Drink has thrived for many years in St. Matthews has…
‘Halloween Ends’ On Divisive Note, But That Shouldn’t Stop Us From Celebrating 44 Years That Changed The ‘Shape’ Of Horror
*This story was originally published in LEO’s sister publication Creative Loafing. There are a few rules that I like to follow: Never shake hands immediately after walking out of a public restroom. Never eat food past its expiration date. Never pick fights on the Internet. And yet, with the premiere of “Halloween Ends,” the 13th…
10 Things To Do This Week In Louisville Under $10 (10/24)
Monday, Oct. 24 Louisville Hot Brown Week (Oct. 24-30) Various locations $10-$12 Louisville’s first ever Hot Brown Week begins Monday, Oct. 24. This is your chance to taste local restaurant’s take on Louisville’s signature dish – The Hot Brown. Best of all, every participating restaurant has made the price $10-$12. Try as many as you…
Kentucky School District Takes Lead on Mental Health, Drug-Use Prevention
In Trimble County, school staff are expanding services for students and families aimed at curbing vaping, marijuana and opioid use, and increasing psychological supports. Denise Hall, advocate for the Trimble CARES Coalition, provides one-on-one education for students who violated school drug and alcohol policies, and led the push to install vape detectors in the county’s…
As Winter Nears, Restaurant Stress Is About More Than COVID
Here comes another winter, the third since the global pandemic started early in 2020, and – talking mostly about the restaurant, food and drink scene here – where in the heck are we? For a lot of us, things are feeling pretty good. Sure, quite a few of us have at least one Covid encounter…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (10/21)
Friday, Oct. 21 Turnstile Old Forester’s Paristown Hall Sold out (but reasonably priced resale tickets are out there) | 7 p.m. As a new-age, genre-jumping hardcore band, Turnstile is a creative force that hits with impact and never fades to boring.JPEGMAFIA and Snail Mail open. Saturday, Oct. 22 Jeff Beck & Johnny Depp Louisville Palace…
Jim James talks Meditation, Mental Health And, Of Course, My Morning Jacket
My Morning Jacket has been part of the Louisville landscape for nearly 25 years, since 1998. The band broke nationally a few years later and has learned a lot about being working musicians, burnout and finding ways to stay rooted to what made them who they are. Jim James, singer of My Morning Jacket, talked…
You’ve Got Around Two Weeks Left To Catch Peak Fall Foliage Colors in Louisville
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park recently released an interactive map that predicts peak fall foliage across America. The website bills it as “the ultimate visual planning guide to the annual progressive changing of the leaves.” The good news, Louisville, is that you still have more than a week to catch peak fall foliage around…
Cows Spotted In Cherokee Park
Cows were in Cherokee Park. According to an LMPD press release, the cows were being moved from one cattle truck to another after a non-injury collision at around 9 a.m. when 10 cows broke free and ran for the hills (so to speak). Many of the cows walked around the Cherokee golf course area. Videos…
Without New Jail, Louisville Risks Metro Corrections Consent Decree, City Council Consultant Says
A former FBI agent hired by Metro Council earlier this year to conduct a review of recent in-custody deaths at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections said this week that without constructing a new jail, Metro Corrections is risking a costly Department of Justice consent decree. “I equate it to somebody driving a car with…
Ultimate Halloween Fest Is Unlike Any Other Halloween Event In Louisville
Louisville Halloween is hosting Great Horror Night on Saturday October 22, at Pope Lick Park in The Parklands of Floyds Fork. The event will have a live performance of the “Rocky Horror Show” which will be followed by a showing of “Little Shop of Horrors” film on a 40-foot screen. Throughout the evening there will…
5 Things To Do This Weekend In Louisville (10/21)
Friday, Oct. 21 Visit The Refillery at Peace of the Earth Peace of the Earth Free | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The Refillery at Peace of the Earth just opened Thursday, with several brands of natural bulk bath, body and home care products that you can buy by the ounce. Using refillable containers for these products…
See ‘Creepy Things’ at Idlewild Butterfly Farm This Month
For the next two Saturdays (Oct. 22 and 29), anyone interested in seeing some creepy-crawlies this Halloween can visit the Idlewild Butterfly Farm. Located at 1100 Logan St., Idlewild Butterfly Farm teaches sustainable and eco-friendly practices to the community such as the pest control benefits of planting a butterfly garden. The staff of entomologists also breed…
Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour Returns For 45th Year, Dec. 3-4
The Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour will return for its 45th year, showcasing some of Old Louisville’s most stunning mansions dressed in their holiday finest. Taking place on Saturday, Dec. 3rd, and Sunday, Dec. 4th, the Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour will highlight the rich and diverse history of historic Old Louisville during the festive season. Most…
9 Hiking Trails In Oldham County Worth The Trip
You might want to wait for a break in this cold spell, but fall is usually the perfect time to be outside hiking. And Oldham County, just outside of the Louisville city limits, has a few great options for you. This is great for those of you wanting to get outside of the city and…
Two Ex Louisville Police Officers Involved in ‘Slushygate’ Headed To Prison
Two former Louisville police officers who repeatedly assaulted civilians by throwing beverages at them from unmarked police vehicles were sentenced to federal prison on Wednesday, with one receiving ten times the sentence of the other for his additional role in a scheme where he used police technology to help him hack and extort women with…
Spend 3 Nights with Comedian Margaret Cho at the Louisville Comedy Club
Comedian and Activist Margaret Cho is coming to the Louisville Comedy Club for three nights starting Thursday October 20. Her career in the early ‘90s, gaining popularity with her sharp and biting comedy about race and sexuality. She is Korean American and her jokes about her mother, who was confused about Cho as a maturing…
Demolition Of New Albany’s Riverview Towers Begins — With Plans For The Site Still To Come
The nearly 50-year old Riverview Towers, a public housing development in New Albany, Indiana, was approved for demolition in 2020, as the aging structure had irreparable issues, according to the city. This week, the demolition of the tower began. Before the demolition could take place, hazardous materials like asbestos needed to be removed. And, instead…
Report: Kentucky County Jails Can Help Keep Kids Connected to Incarcerated Parents
*This story was originally published by Public News Service. Some county jails in the Commonwealth are creating or expanding parent-child visitation policies, but experts argued more work needs to be done to help families forge and maintain healthy bonds. According to a new report by Kentucky Youth Advocates and the Kentucky Social Welfare Foundation, jails…
You Can Now Apply For Federal Student Loan Relief, Here’s How
The student loan relief application has officially opened. A little under two months has passed since President Joe Biden announced his plan to forgive up to $10,000 of federal, public student loans for individuals making under $125,000 in 2020 or 2021. Married couples must make under $250,000. Those who received Pell grants, usually given to…
Jack Harlow Is Bringing Another ‘No Place Like Home’ Show To Louisville This December
Louisville native and hip-hop wunderkind Jack Harlow is, for the second consecutive December, doing something special in his hometown and labeling the event, “No Place Like Home.” In 2021, Harlow did five nights at five different iconic Louisville venues — one being as small as an approximate 400-person capacity room — but, this year,…
The Refillery, An Eco-Friendly Bath, Body And Home Care Line, Opens At Peace Of The Earth This Week
Peace of the Earth, the eco-friendly gift shop in Louisville’s bustling NuLu neighborhood, is hosting a grand opening on Thursday, Oct. 20 for its newest addition: The Refillery. The Refillery will sell several brands of natural bulk bath, body, and home care products by the ounce. This gives you the chance to be more eco-friendly…
124 Works Of Art Nouveau Master Alphonse Mucha To Be Shown At Speed Museum
The Speed Museum will open a new exhibit on Friday, October 21 celebrating quintessential Art Nouveau artist, Alphonse Mucha. Mucha’s work is synonymous with the art movement and “turn-of-the-20th-century” Paris. The “Alphonse Mucha: Art Nouveau Visionary” show will bring the artist to Louisville showcasing 124 pieces of the artist’s work from the Mucha Trust. The…
Camp FurKids To Show Off New Renovations At Open House This Saturday
The newly painted and renovated Camp FurKids is hosting an open house on Saturday, Oct. 22 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Previously The Paw Zone, Camp FurKids is conveniently located at 1501 Mellwood Ave. for anyone making their daily commute from East Louisville to Downtown. The doggy daycare will take care of your “fur kid” while…
Locust Grove And Kentucky Shakespeare Revive Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”
“I am malicious because I am miserable. Am I not shunned and hated by all mankind? You my creator, would tear me to pieces, and triumph; remember that. And tell me why I should pity man more than he pities me?” -from page 131 of Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” Locust Grove and Kentucky Shakespeare are working…
‘Werewolf by Night,’ ‘Hellraiser,’ and all the other best new horror movies you can stream right now
*Originally published by LEO’s sister publication: Creative Loafing Here we are, two weeks away from Halloween, the most wonderful season of the year, and thankfully for horror fans, there are a slew of new films and television shows to absorb and champion. In this digital streaming age of unlimited, unrivaled content, it can be next…
10 Halloween Events In Louisville That Aren’t Haunted Houses
This year, Halloween falls on a Monday. If school or work obligations preclude you from celebrating on the night of, fear not (unless you like fear, which would be seasonably suitable) — there are plenty of events in Louisville the weekend before to whet your appetite for all things spooky and scary. The only problem…
10 Things To Do This Week In Louisville Under $10 (10/17)
Monday, Oct. 17 Acro Jam in the Park Waterfront Park Free | 6 p.m. If you’re looking for something a little more adventurous, head to Waterfront Park for some AcroYoga hosted by AcroYoga Louisville. This AcroJam is a freestyle playground for all levels to come and enjoy AcroYoga with an incredible view. Trivia Gravely Brewing…
Jack Harlow To Host And Perform On SNL, Oct. 29
Jack Harlow will host and perform on “Saturday Night Live” on Saturday, Oct. 29. The rapper announced his upcoming appearance on social media yesterday. View this post on Instagram A post shared by @jackharlow Harlow was also the musical guest on “SNL” on March 27, 2021, but his upcoming appearance will be his first time hosting.…
Butcher Cabin Books Opens To Big Crowds And Sold-Out Inventory
Butcher Cabin Books, Louisville’s first Independent Horror bookstore, opened at their 990 Barret Avenue location on Saturday, October 15, to a line of people wrapped around the block. Throughout the weekend, owner Jenny Kiefer documented the events and the aftermath. Y’all… What pic.twitter.com/OAScYoxT9F — Butcher Cabin Books (@horrorbooks_ky) October 15, 2022 By the end of…
Push To Pardon Kentucky Residents Convicted of Marijuana Possession
* This story was originally published by Public News Service. Criminal justice reform advocates in the Commonwealth are asking Gov. Andy Beshear to decriminalize marijuana possession. The request follows President Joe Biden’s announcement of mass pardons at the federal level for people who were convicted of carrying marijuana. Rep. Nima Kulkarni, D-Louisville, explained state decriminalization policies would…
3 Concerts To Catch In Louisville This Weekend (10/14)
FRIDAY, OCT. 14 TrapSteve: Pardon Me Album Release Party Never Say Die Free | 8 p.m. The up-and-coming local rapper celebrates the release of his latest album, Pardon Me. FRIDAY, OCT. 14-15 The Big Stomp (formerly PeteFest) 8401 Dawson Hill Rd. $39-$200 for adults, free for kids under 10 | 5 p.m. – 12 a.m.…
Comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes Talks LEO About New Book, Jokes and Jerks
How do you go from Oakland Raiders cheerleader to comedy stages and theaters across America? Ask actress and comedian Anjelah Johnson-Reyes. Johnson-Reyes took her shot with the Oakland Raiders as a Cheerleader and dancer as a sign that more in the entertainment industry could be at her disposal if she took a risk and went…
5 Things To Do This Weekend In Louisville (10/14)
Friday, Oct. 14 Monster Mash 2022 – Benefitting The Arrow Fund Waterfront Botanical Gardens $30 | 7 p.m. Come dressed to impress at this Halloween costume party, benefitting The Arrow Fund. There will be a spooky dancefloor with a live DJ, a costume contest with prizes, fortune tellers, a photo booth, a silent auction and…
East Kentucky Power Co-Op Receives Failing Grade for Climate Pledges
* This story was originally published by Public News Service. Utilities in the Commonwealth are delaying actions which could help put the brakes on climate change and ease the burden of rising fuel costs on ratepayers, according to a Sierra Club report. East Kentucky Power Cooperative has received a failing grade in the report, which…
Dan-O’s Seasoning Now Available in More Than 10,000 Stores Nationally
Dan-O’s Seasoning, founded in 2017 by Louisville, Ky., native Dan Oliver, announced it is set to enter into an agreement with Tops Friendly Markets across the nation as well as Wegmans, Weis Markets, Stop & Shop, and Price Chopper in the northeast, pushing the brand into over 10,000 retail stores nationwide. Dan-O’s Seasoning has experienced…
Edgy Country Singer Margo Price Brings Memoir to the Library
Next week, Louisville Free Public Library’s Main Branch is hosting Margo Price (Carmichael’s will be on hand, selling books) for conversation, songs, and book-signing for “Maybe We’ll Make It.” This is Price’s own story not only of finding her unique musical voice (which she calls “vulnerable and strong, all at the same time”), but of…
After Hours At The Speed Is Going Full Art Nouveau This October
After Hours is The Speed Art Museum’s monthly night party, and this Oct. 21 the theme is Art Nouveau. The party is also a celebration of museum’s latest opening: “Alphonse Mucha: Art Nouveau Visionary.” Expect the museum to be full of jazz music, art-making, tasty bites, and gallery talks. Wearing Art Nouveau fashion is encouraged,…
White House ‘Food As Medicine’ Strategy Will Help Expand Local Efforts in KY
The White House is recommending “food as medicine” as part of a new nationwide strategy to increase healthy eating and reduce the number of Americans struggling with diet-related conditions such as obesity, diabetes and high blood pressure. Michelle Howell, owner of the Need More Acres Farm in Scottsville, said U. S. Department of Agriculture funding has…
The Last Paristown Flea Of The Year Is Saturday, And The New Village Market Food Hall Will Be Open
The last Paristown Flea of the year is happening this Saturday (Oct. 12), but for the first time the new Village Market food hall will be open. At the Flea, you can view more than 65 vendors selling everything from Kentucky Proud products, to vintage clothes and many other treasures. The event will also serve…
Feds: Ex Louisville Police Officer Used Law Enforcement Tech To Help Hack Sexually Explicit Photos From Women
A former Louisville Metro Police Department officer used law enforcement technology as part of a scheme that involved hacking the Snapchat accounts of young women and using sexually explicit photos and videos they had taken to extort them, federal prosecutors said in court documents filed on Tuesday. According to a sentencing memorandum, Bryan Wilson used…
The 2022 LEO Weekly Staff Choices: Here’s What We Think Is The Best In Louisville
You got your say, now we get ours. In random and messy order (we are the Louisville Eccentric Observer, after all), here is what the LEO staffers and writers think is the best in town. We hope you find something new and exciting. Best Asian Grocery Asian Food Mart (Formerly Dixie Oriental) 3900 Bardstown Road…
LEO Readers’ Choice 2022: Places & Attractions
Best Apartment Complex 1. AMP Luxury Apartments 2. Germantown Mill Lofts 3. The Ivy Apartment Homes Upton Oxmoor (tied for 3rd place) Best Place for an Event/Party 1. Kentucky Derby Museum 2. Mellwood Art Center 3. The Louisville Palace Best Farmers Market 1. Douglass Loop Farmers Market 2. St. Matthews Farmers Market 3. Beechmont Open…
LEO Readers’ Choice 2022: Food & Dining
Best Appetizers 1. Rubbies Southside Grill & Bar 2. Four Pegs 3. Chik’n Mi Mojitos (tied for 3rd) Best Bakery 1. Blue Dog Bakery & Cafe 2. Plehn’s Bakery 3. Nord’s Bakery Best BBQ 1. Momma’s Mustard, Pickles & BBQ 2. Four Pegs 3. Rubbies Southside Grill & Bar Best Breakfast 1. Wild Eggs 2.…
LEO Readers’ Choice 2022: Services
Best Advertising Agency 1. An Agency 2. Honeywick 3. PriceWeber Marketing Best Local Bank 1. Republic Bank & Trust Company 2. Stock Yards Bank and Trust 3. Chase Bank Best Credit Union 1. L&N Federal Credit Union 2. Park Community Credit Union 3. Commonwealth Credit Union Best Dry Cleaner 1. Highland Cleaners 2. Holiday Green…
LEO Readers’ Choice 2022: Community
Best Local Activist 1. Hannah Drake 2. Chris Wells 3. Charles Booker Best Community Role Model 1. Charles Booker 2. Hannah Drake 3. Dawne Gee Best Local Athlete 1. Hailey Van Lith 2. Oscar Tshiebwe 3. Olivia Cochran Best Place to Worship 1. Southeast Christian Church 2. Highland Baptist Church Holy Family Catholic…
LEO Readers’ Choice 2022: Arts & Entertainment
Best Art Gallery (that is not a museum) 1. Tim Faulkner Gallery 2. Lowber Art Gallery 3. Revelry Boutique + Gallery Best Local Album in 2022 1. Monsters of Men – Skipping Stone 2. Come Home the Kids Miss You – Jack Harlow 3. Spaghetti Junction – Routine Caffeine Best Local Song…
LEO Readers’ Choice 2022: Nightlife
Best Bar Scene 1. Big Bar 2. ShopBar 3. Chill Bar Best Club DJ 1. DJ Syimone 2. DJ Sam Sneed 3. Matt Anthony Best Gay Bar/Club 1. Big Bar 2. Play Louisville 3. Chill Bar Best Happy Hour 1. The Merryweather 2. Chill Bar 3. Big Bar Best Neighborhood Bar/Pub 1.…
LEO Readers’ Choice 2022: Aesthetics
Best Barbershop 1. Derby City Chop Shop 2. TEAZ Salon 3. Under the Dryer Salon Best Body Piercing 1. Twisted Images 2. Tattoo Charlie’s 3. Imperial Tattoo Best Brow/Lashes Studio 1. Dollface Brows & Beauty 2. The Brow Babes 3. Under the Dryer Salon Best Day Spa 1. CaloSpa Rejuvenation Center 2. Under the Dryer…
LEO Readers’ Choice 2022: Health & Fitness
Best Gym/Exercise Studio 1. barre3 2. Trager Family JCC 3. Butchertown Crossfit Best Personal Trainer 1. Luke Miner – Next Step Fitness 2. Joe Kirven 3. Alchemy Massage Therapy Alexa Mays (tied for 3rd place) Best Pilates Studio 1. Lowber Pilates 2. Studio Pilates 3. Club Pilates Best Yoga Studio 1. Bend and Zen Hot…
LEO Readers’ Choice 2022: Media
Best Instagram 1. JCP Eats 2. 502 Hemp 3. Teaz Salon Best Local Blog 1. JCP Eats 2. 502 Hemp 3. Write Some Shit – Hannah Drake Best Local Podcast 1. 502 Hemp 2. My Skeptical Sister 3. Where Y’all Really From Best Local Publication 1. LEO Weekly 2. LOUtoday 3. Louisville Business First Best…
LEO Readers’ Choice 2022: Local Shops
Best Adult/Erotic Store 1. Cirilla’s 2. Love Boutique 3. Adam & Eve Best Antique Store 1. Fleur De Flea Vintage Urban Market 2. Middletown Peddlers Mall 3. Mellwood Antique Mall Best Bicycle Shop 1. Parkside Bikes 2. Scheller’s Fitness & Cycling 3. On Your Left Cycles Best Chocolate/Candy Shop 1. Muth’s Candies 2. The Sweet…
LEO Readers’ Choice 2022: Drinks
Best To-go Cocktails 1. Crowler Catering 2. Frankfort Avenue Liquors & Wine 3. Chill Bar Old Louisville Tavern ShopBar (tied for 3rd) Best Bartender 1. Alanna Hudson – Rubbies Southside Grill & Bar 2. Brandon Hayden – Big Bar 3. Katrina Thompson – ShopBar Best Bar: Butchertown 1. Play Louisville 2. High…
The Winners Of The 2022 LEO Readers’ Choice Awards
LEO’s most celebratory issue is back. We’re taking a break from our usual political snark, investigative journalism and localized pop culture coverage to bring you the 2022 installment of Readers’ Choice — the annual issue that unveils the results of your votes for the best people, places, businesses and organizations in Louisville. Via the links…
‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid’ Author Brings the Diper Överlöde Tour To Louisville
Fans of “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” books be prepared, the Diper Överlöde tour is coming to Louisville celebrating the upcoming release of the 17th “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” book of the same name. To make it more exciting, series author Jeff Kinney is bringing the Löded Diper band to town. On October 27,…
TEN20 Joins Forces With MozzaPi And Opens New Location In The Highlands
TEN20 Craft Brewery will open its third location in the Highlands. On October 14, the public will be invited to enjoy the new taproom at 4 p.m. at the new Douglass Loop location (2200 Bardstown Road). Here’s what’s new: In addition to the usual uniquely crafted high-quality brews, TEN20 will add new pizzas from MozzaPi.…
Noche Mexican BBQ Celebrating 3 Years With A Series of Events, Including A Day of the Dead Celebration
It seems like yesterday that Noche Mexican BBQ began serving delicious food out of a renovated cathedral on Bardstown Road. But that was three years ago now, and this Louisville hot spot is celebrating its anniversary with a series of events. “Our Mission is to eat, laugh, make memories and celebrate familia. We are so…
‘Labor’s Fights, Then and Now’ With Kim Kelly Will Tell American Labor’s Untold History
Commonwealth Alliance and Black Leadership Action Coalition of Kentucky are among the organizers of an evening featuring author Kim Kelly at IUE-CWA LOCAL 83761. Kelly’s new book “Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor,” profiles 19th-century New England millworkers and exploited freed slaves, and the garment-industry girls in New York a century ago.…
Cincinnati’s BLINK 2022, A Massive Art and Light Festival, Is Worth The Drive
This story originally ran in LEO Weekly’s sister paper, Cincinnati CityBeat. From Oct. 13-16, the BLINK festival will convert 30 blocks of downtown Cincinnati, Over-the-Rhine and Covington into a lineup of literally and figuratively glowing visual, auditory and kinesthetic encounters. Touting itself as “the nation’s largest light, art and projection-mapping experience,” the streets and structures of Greater Cincinnati will…
Glass Artist Stephen Rolfe Powell’s Legacy Continues With New Memorial Garden At Centre College
This article is part of a series funded by Great Meadows Foundation. Legacy is a tricky business. How a person is remembered is difficult to plan. Fortunately for the late glass artist Stephen Rolfe Powell, his public legacy is in his art and former students. Soon there will be a memorial that celebrates his place…
The Big Stomp (formerly PeteFest) happens this weekend: October 14-15
A Louisville music festival gets a new name, but the mission remains the same. In 2011, the Jones family purchased a 90-acre nature preserve in Louisville at 8401 Dawson Hill Road. At the time, they couldn’t have imagined how the property would be used, as it can’t be built on or subdivided. “It doesn’t have…
Louisville Beer Week Returns For Its Fifth Year
Louisville Beer Week, which celebrates local brews and breweries, returns for its fifth year this year from Friday, Oct. 21, through Sunday, Oct. 30. Participating Louisville breweries include 3rd Turn Brewing, Against the Grain Brewery, Akasha Brewing Co., Apocalypse Brew Works, Atrium Brewing, Bluegrass Brewing Co., Butchertown Brewing, Chimera Brewing Co, Falls City Beer Co.,…
10 Things To Do In Louisville This Week Under $10 (10/10)
Monday, Oct. 10 Trivia! Gravely Brewing Co. Free | 7-9 p.m. After a long Monday, head to Gravely for a brew with a beautiful view of Downtown Louisville. And starting at 7 p.m., you can test your knowledge with trivia. Monnik Beer Company KY Proud Series Release Monnik Beer Company No cover | 5 p.m.…
Louisville’s First Hot Brown Week To Debut Next Week
Louisville’s first ever Hot Brown Week, co-sponsored by LEO and Louisville Tourism, will take place at participating local restaurants from Monday, Oct. 24, through Sunday, Oct. 30. Hot Brown Week will feature special $10-$12 deals on the iconic Louisville sandwich, which was first created at the Brown Hotel in the 1920s. The dish is a…
Newfields Fall And Winter Events Make Indy The Place To Be
Indianapolis is my home away from home and Newfields keeps it poppin’ with fun events throughout the seasons. Happening now are the Harvest Nights “spooky not scary” event and the Monet and Friends Alive at the LUME. I’m including the Christmas wonderland, Winterlights so you get it on your calendar, buy the ticket and take…
Downtown Partnership, LIBA To Launch S. 4th Night Market
The Louisville Downtown Partnership is teaming with Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) to launch a monthly night-time market series, called S. 4th Night Market. Night markets are street markets which operate at night, featuring local vendors, food, and musicians, and the ability to leisurely stroll, shop, and eat. The market will be held every second…
Former Louisville Jail Officer Convicted In Use Of Force Case
A former Louisville Metro Department of Corrections officer has been federally convicted of using excessive force in a 2020 incident that left a pretrial detainee with a broken jaw. Darrell Taylor, 32, was found guilty on Thursday of using excessive force in an incident where he threw an incarcerated man to the ground and repeatedly…
The Enchanted Forest’s Indie Music Festival, Brouhaha, Plays This Weekend. Here’s The Lineup
This Friday, Oct. 7, and Saturday, Oct. 8, 22 mostly-local bands will take to the stage — or, rather, two stages — at The Enchanted Forest in New Albany for the third annual Brouhaha Indie Rock Festival. The bands will play on the outdoor Forest Stage and the indoor Grain Haus Stage, the latter of…
3 Concerts To Catch This Weekend In Louisville (10/7)
SATURDAY, OCT. 8 Garvin Gate Blues Festival 500 W. Oak St., between Oak St. and Garvin Pl. Free | 1-11 p.m. This one-day street music festival, the largest of its kind in the city, brings blues music back to Old Louisville this weekend. Sheryl Rouse & The Bluez Brotherz headline. SUNDAY, OCT. 9 What Is…
Morning Fork to Host ‘The Office’ and Halloween-Themed Brunch in October
Morning Fork is getting into the Halloween Season but not just for spookiness. The restaurant is definitely hosting Halloween brunches, but first they are honoring the bosses among us — the great and the not-so-great bosses. October 12 – 16, Morning Fork will host “The Office” brunch and it is encouraging diners to come dressed…
The Village Market In Paristown Has Opened – Louisville’s First Collective Food Hall
The Village Market in Paristown is now open, and according to its website the Market is “Louisville’s first collective food hall.” The Market will house five local, independent restaurants and is now open 7-days a week from 11–9 p.m. (Sun–Thu), 11-10 p.m. (Fri-Sat), and 7 a.m. everyday for Jeff’s Donuts. Restaurants in the Food Hall:…
5 Things To Do This Weekend In Louisville (10/7)
Friday, Oct. 7 Interstellar Night Market Galaxie Bar No cover | 6-10 p.m. This cosmic-themed market will be host to 18 vendors that include interactive mushroom art by Spore Art, a silent disco hosted by Psancuary (The Sacred Mushroom Church), live art making, and live music by ZenPond and SCZ. Belknap Fall Festival (Oct. 7-8)…
‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ And ‘Little Shop Of Horrors’ Double Feature At Sauerbeck Drive-In This Friday, Oct. 7
Take your special someone on a classic Halloween-themed date – a horror movie double-feature at the Sauerbeck Family Drive-In. *Click the links for original trailers This Friday, buy some concessions and enjoy screenings of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 7:45 p.m., followed by “Little Shop of Horrors.” If you’re looking for more modern horror movies,…
The Bardstown Arts & Crafts Festival Will Host Over 250 Vendors This Weekend, Oct. 8-9
The 41st Annual Bardstown Main Street Arts & Craft Festival takes place in the center of historic and beautiful downtown Bardstown, Kentucky. There are 250 vendors this year with wares including hand crafts, woodworking, pottery, retail, and food. You can also enjoy the beer garden and live music by local artists. For a full list…
Interstellar Night Market Coming To Galaxie Bar On Friday, Oct. 7
Galaxie Bar is hosting an Interstellar Night Market this Friday (Oct. 7) with three rooms full of handmade, vintage and up-cycled items. The market will be host to 18 vendors that include interactive mushroom art by Spore Art, a silent disco hosted by Psancuary (The Sacred Mushroom Church), live art making, and live music by…
Here’s The Schedule For The Garvin Gate Blues Festival Happening This Saturday In Old Louisville
The Garvin Gate Blues Festival is returning to Old Louisville (500 W. Oak St.) this Saturday (Oct. 8). The blues festival is the largest free neighborhood street music festival in Louisville, and proceeds benefit the Kentuckiana Blues Society. “Countless legendary blues musicians have performed at the Garvin Gate Blues Festival (GGBF) helping to keep Louisville’s…
Anger And Acts Of Protest After Former Racing Louisville FC Coach Accused Of Sexual Assault
Racing Louisville fan Laney Taylor left Butchertown’s Lynn Family Stadium feeling hopeful on Saturday night. It was the last game of a losing season for Louisville’s professional women’s soccer team, but it was also a high point for a club that at one point this year suffered through a 13-game winless streak; Racing had held…
What Is Folk? Fest Happening At Zanzabar This Weekend
What is Folk? Fest is a fundraiser for the Louisville Folk School, featuring performances by some of the best bluegrass musicians in Louisville and several international performers. The Louisville Folk School continues Kentucky’s folk music traditions through music classes and performances. Dave Howard, executive director of Louisville Folk School, said the name of the festival…
Yew Dell Botanical Garden Hosting 13 Fall Activities Including BooDell And Yuletide
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens is hosting over 13 fall activities this season, including BooDell, where families can enjoy a traditional Trail of Treats, horticultural activities, a performance by School of Rock, and more on Oct. 30. And after the spooky season, Yew Dell also announced a Yuletide celebration with light displays throughout the gardens, a…
Kentucky Shakespeare Invites The Spirits Of The Season With ‘Enter Ghost’
Immersive Hamlet…silent disco…only 36 spots. Theater in Louisville is kicking things up a notch this year. Kentucky Shakespeare will present their “Enter Ghost. An Immersive Hamlet Experience” inside their headquarters in Old Louisville. Participants will utilize silent disco headphones and move throughout the production inspired by William Shakespeare’s “Hamlet.” For this production, Kentucky Shakespeare commissioned…
Spring Street Bar & Grill Back In Business Starting This Week
Spring Street Bar & Grill, the long-time Irish Hill neighborhood staple, will reopen fully starting on Thursday, Oct. 6, following a weekend soft open. Chef and co-owner Roger Romine said the bar and eatery will be open Monday, Oct. 3, for Monday Night Football viewing, will close Tuesday and Wednesday, and will reopen for good…
Louisville Jail Sees Another In-Custody Death As Activists Push for Changes
Another person incarcerated at the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections has died, marking the jail’s 12th in-custody death since last November. In a statement, LMDC said that at around 7 p.m. on Monday, officers and medical personnel discovered Bashar Ghazawi unconscious. According to Metro Corrections, Ghazawi was transported to the University of Louisville Hospital, where…
Two Local Wrestling Events Will Bring Spooky Fun To The Ring
Halloween and professional wrestling have a shared love of costumes, wild stories, dramatic lighting, and over-the-top (or over-the-top-rope) characters. This weekend, you can indulge your love of all of the above at either of two all-ages Halloween-themed wrestling events in and around Louisville. SATURDAY, OCT. 29 Fright Night Our Lady of Perpetual Hops (New Albany,…
Kentucky Science Center Highlights Spooky Science and Black Horror Films in October.
October is the month of spooky and weird and the Kentucky Science Center will not be left out of the action. There are several events for the grownups including the Eat Drink and Do Spooky Science? (21+) event on October 21. Before Eat Drink and Do Spooky Science, Kentucky Science Center will be sharing Black…
Loretta Lynn, Kentuckian and Country Music Icon, Dies at 90
Kentucky daughter and Icon Loretta Lynn passed away October 4, after many years of health struggles including several bouts of pneumonia, a stroke and broken bones from falls. She was 90 years old and passed away at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. Lynn was born Loretta Webb in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky and was actually…
Over 100 Artists Will Decorate Waterfront Park At Via Colori This Weekend
Via Colori, a free street painting and chalk art festival, will decorate Big Four Bridge Lawn at Waterfront Park this weekend. The festival will run on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m., including a candlelit walk from 6-8 p.m., and next Sunday, Oct. 16, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. At Via…
South Korean Boy Band Omega X stops in Louisville Sunday Oct. 9 at Paristown Hall
South Korean boy band, Omega X is making a stop in Louisville this Sunday October 9, at Old Forester’s Paristown Hall for their “Connect: Don’t Give Up” tour. Tickets for the general admission show are $59 and $98 for premium general admission and can be purchased via Ticketmaster. The 11-person group includes members: Jaehan, Hwichan,…
10 Things To Do This Week in Louisville Under $10 (10/3)
Monday, Oct. 3 Metal Monday w/ Majutsu Highlands Tap Room & Grill Free | 9 p.m. It’s Monday, so you’ve probably built up some rage that needs releasing. Head to Highland Tap Room for Metal Monday with Majutsu – “local black metal noise merchants.” Fright Bites Food Truck Fundraiser Mile Wide Beer Co. No cover …
The Louisville Food Truck Association Is Invading Hillview, Oct. 9
More than 10 food trucks from the Louisville Food Association are invading the Hillview neighborhood on Sunday, Oct. 9. The food trucks will be parked at the Hillview government complex at 283 Crestwood Lane from Noon-5 p.m. Retail vendors will also be around, and live music provided by Lonesome On’ry & Mean. Food Trucks: Prince…
Jack Harlow and American Express Partner for Exclusive Concert
If you have a connection to an American Express card, the company will be partnering with Jack Harlow to present “Louisville by Jack Harlow.” The event will be a special concert that will happen at Brooklyn Steel in New York on Wednesday, October 12. The show will be a part of the American Express member…
Why Should You Care About The Bar Exam?
You didn’t take the bar exam. That’s probably because you didn’t go to law school. Good for you. Law school is hard. Your first year is an elaborate hazing ritual in which we law professors pull out your brain and put it back in upside down. We make you read hundreds of pages every week…
Waverly Hills Sanatorium to Host Horrorpalooza, Nov. 4-6
As Halloween approaches, so many of us are getting ready for the (literal) chills and ghoulish thrills of the spooky season. What happens, though, when October is over, but you’re still in the mood for spookiness? Enter Horrorpalooza Weekend, a three-day convention from Friday, Nov. 4, through Sunday, Nov. 6 at Waverly Hills Sanatorium. The…
Some Kentucky Schools Offering Mental-Health Services Amid Youth Crisis
This story was originally published by Public News Service. A pilot program launched by the Todd County School District and the county’s local health department offers free mental-health case-management services to all public-school students. Abby Dill, Axis program supervisor for the Todd County Health Department, said anxiety, depression and self-harm are on the rise among Kentucky…
‘Disturbing’ Tolerance Of Misconduct At Louisville Jail, Consultant Report Says
A 20-page report on Louisville’s jail written by an expert on in-custody deaths hired by the city earlier this year characterized the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections as an outdated, poorly designed facility where bad management, substandard practices and a “disturbing” tolerance of poor performance and misconduct by staff have created safety risks for the…
5 Things To Do This Weekend In Louisville (9/30)
Friday, Sept. 30 St. James Court Art Show 2022 (thru Oct. 2) St. James Court Free | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. The 66th annual St. James Court Art show is back again. Take a walk through the most beautiful collection of Victorian homes in Old Louisville, and see the work of over 600 artists using 17…
Louisville Taco Festival Returns To 4th Street Live This Weekend
Head to 4th Street Live this weekend (Oct. 1-2) for The 4th Annual Louisville Taco Festival. All tacos are $3 each, with over 50 styles of tacos and food items from over 20 food vendors. The festival will also feature: Lucha Libre Wrestling A Guy Fieri Nacho Bar Margarita Bars A Tequila Expo Chili Pepper…
3 Concerts To Catch This Weekend In Louisville (9/30)
FRIDAY, SEPT. 30 Late for Dinner with RMLLW2LLZ and The N8VS + Special Guests Art Sanctuary $10 | Doors at 8 p.m., music at 9 p.m. Local hip-hop artists RMLLW2LLZ and The N8VS join Late for Dinner (Las Vegas), Sons of Silverton (Cincinnati), and Nick Ramsey (Racine, WI) at Art Sanctuary. This show will also…
LEO Weekly’s Josh Wood Will Co-Moderate VOCAL-KY’s Louisville Mayoral Forum
LEO Weekly’s Josh Wood and WFPL’s Roberto Roldan will be the moderators for VOCAL-KY’s Louisville Mayoral Forum next Friday. VOCAL-KY, the organization hosting the forum, aims to build a movement “of low-income people dedicated to ending the AIDS epidemic, the war on drugs, mass incarceration, and homelessness across the country,” according to their website. Just Announced: LEO Weekly’s @JWoodJourno and…
Possible Link Between Flood Risk, Abandoned Mine Land Brings Urgency to Reclamation Efforts
This story was originally published by Public News Service. The impact of abandoned mine land on flood risk is receiving new scrutiny after devastating floods in the eastern part of the state left 40 people dead. Mary Cromer, deputy director of the Appalachian Citizens Law Center in Whitesburg, said while research is ongoing and no definitive…
Kentucky Performers To Discuss The Complicated Legacy Of ‘My Old Kentucky Home’ At An October Event
Kentucky to the World, a nonprofit that promotes Kentucky’s culture and people to national and international audiences, will host a program called “The State of Song: ‘My Old Kentucky Home’ Faces A Challenging World,” on Sunday, Oct. 23, in the Bomhard Theater at the The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, at 5 p.m. A…
Inspector General: Louisville Police Not Cooperating In Misconduct Investigations
Louisville Inspector General Edward Harness, whose office is tasked with investigating citizen complaints of police misconduct, said that the Louisville Metro Police Department is blocking access to information needed to conduct those investigations. Speaking at a Civilian Review and Accountability Board meeting on Wednesday, Harness said that LMPD Chief Erika Shields had previously “pledged” there…
Louisville’s International Festival Of Film Released Its Schedule And Lineup
Yesterday, Louisville’s International Festival of Film (LIFF) announced their full schedule and lineup for this year’s festival. The festival will take place in person from Thursday, Oct. 6, to Saturday, Oct. 8., at three venues: The Muhammad Ali Center (144 N. 6th St.), the Kentucky Science Center (727 W. Main St.) and the Holiday Inn…
Check Out A Spooky Cabaret “Boolesque” Show This Saturday
You might have seen a burlesque show, but what about a “boolesque” show? This Saturday, Oct. 1, at Logan Street Market (1001 Logan St.), The Unicorn Cabaret will be hosting Moonlight Masquerade, a 21+ burlesque and variety show starring “the most hauntingly talented Boolesque and Variety performers in Kentucky,” hosted by Serendipity Love. Doors open…
Watch The Premiere Of ‘Hocus Pocus 2’ At Hi-Wire Brewing This Friday
Since Disney’s Halloween movie “Hocus Pocus” came out in 1993, it’s built a following of millions of fans, especially those who are now old enough to be watching it with their own children. The movie now has a sequel, “Hocus Pocus 2,” which premiered last night at AMC Lincoln Square 13 in New York City.…
After Less Than A Year In Business, The Whirling Tiger Has Closed
The Whirling Tiger, a bar and performance venue in Butchertown, closed suddenly this week. The owners announced the closure on Tuesday night in a social media post. The post read: “Well, we tried our hardest and put our best foot forward. Unfortunately, The Whirling Tiger is closing its doors. We believe in the concept, we…
Rocktoberfest Returns To Red River Gorge In Early October. Here’s The Schedule.
Celebrate the beauty of Red River Gorge and the madness of rock climbing at Rocktoberfest 2022. Hosted by the Red River Gorge Climbers’ Coalition (RRGCC), this weekend-long event at the Land of Arches Campground in Campton, Kentucky benefits a multitude of your favorite places in The Red. Proceeds from the event help the RRGCC continue…
On Newsstands Now: Everything You’ll Find In LEO Weekly’s Latest Issue
The latest issue of LEO Weekly is on stands now! Here is a quick preview of our latest coverage on everything Louisville. Editor’s Note: Rand Paul Won’t Debate Charles Booker — And That Sets A Bad Precedent By Scott Recker “Down the home stretch of this election cycle, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is likely going…
Louisville Turners To Host First Oktoberfest With Against The Grain
Louisville Turners, the local chapter of the American Turners, a “sports and social club,” will host their first ever Oktoberfest this Saturday, Oct. 1, from 1-11:30 p.m., at 3125 River Road. Here’s the schedule for the day, according to the Facebook listing: 1-3 p.m. — Event kickoff; tapping of the keg 1-6 p.m. — Face…
“The Pride Of Clarksville” — Theatair X And Its 50-Year Fight To Stay Open
Driving north on Interstate 65, you might drive past the basic red and white billboard and never notice it. It’s a simple logo for Theatair X, with the tagline, “The Pride of Clarksville!” Amidst a flurry of commercial businesses on either side of the highway and a multitude of other billboards screaming about a wide…
Savage Love: Fair Shares
Question: 42-year-old dad here. I’ve been married for 12 years, and my marriage has been somewhat turbulent. But after some affairs—one where my wife screwed my best friend—and therapy, we reconnected, righted ourselves, and started a wonderful family. We both identify as bisexual now, and we are ethically non-monogamous. My question is this: my wife…
Rand Paul Won’t Debate Charles Booker — And That Sets A Bad Precedent
Down the home stretch of this election cycle, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is likely going to continue to rely on his campaign’s robotic, effective and glacial plan: use his large monetary lead to continue to carefully market, brand and sometimes scare the populace across the state of Kentucky. It will be the opposite of grassroots.…
Three Years In, The Louisville LGBTQ+ Book Club Has A New Home
Three years ago, Sanjay Saverimuttu was tapped by Mike Slaton of Louisville Pride Foundation to lead the Louisville LGBTQ+ Book Club. The book club was started to provide an opportunity within the LGBTQ+ community to come together and socialize in a place that wasn’t in the bar scene. Before the pandemic, the group met monthly…
Comic Book Reviews: ‘Giant Chickens On Thanksgiving Night’ and ‘Blackwater OGN’
‘Blackwater OGN’ Written and Illustrated by Jeanette Arroyo and Ren Graham Review by Felix Whetsel Ghosts! Werewolves! Queer romance! Enemies-to-lovers! There literally isn’t more that I could ask for from a comic, and “Blackwater” delivers. Tony and Eli are very different people with very different high school experiences. One is a tall, popular track star…
Making Transformative Connections, The National Gallery Of Art’s Academic Programs Coordinator Illuminates Black Art In Louisville
This story was made possible by grant funds from the Great Meadows Foundation. The National Gallery of Art’s Coordinator Of Academic Programs And Publications, Sarah Battle, commenced with an oral history project this spring that will be preserved at the University of Louisville. Her project, “Painting a Legacy: the Black Artistic Community in Louisville, 1950s-1970s,”…
The Creativity Shines At Louisville Sandwich Shop – Melt 502
My job as a teacher — at its heart — is about intel. And as has been true for decades, high school students are a wellspring of intel. Who’s got a crush on who, when that other teacher’s assignment is due, how much the new iPhone is going to cost, and, occasionally, the answer to…
20 Art Exhibitions To See In Louisville In October
A gallery roundup of art shows to see in Louisville this month. Note: This list is a selection of current exhibitions. “STILL, LIFE! MOURNING, MEANING, MENDING” Through December The show focuses on dealing with loss during the pandemic. 21c Louisville 700 W. Main St. Hours: Mondays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. “BOURNE-SCHWEITZER ARTISTS” Through Oct. 14 Group…
10 Upcoming Events In Louisville You Shouldn’t Miss
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 28 WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Big Four Bridge Free | 6 p.m. If you’ve been to any Waterfront Wednesday this year, you know that the free event series is a big deal — thousands of people  flock to Waterfront Park on the last Wednesday of every month to see live bands, eat local…
