Weather

• 89º | Sunny | 5% chance of rain

Closing

• In May, Village 8 announced it was closing its doors + now the final day of business, Tues., July 5, is just around the corner for the 50-year-old independent movie theater. Catch one last showing and say your goodbyes. 🍿 (WFPL)

Announced

• Mark your calendars for Sat., Sept. 24, NuLu Fest will return for its 12th annual street festival after taking a two-year hiatus. The fest celebrates the growing East Market District by highlighting local vendors and businesses. In fact, the festival is looking for said vendors and businesses to attend. 🏙️

Tech

• Meagan Turner, an electrical engineering student at UofL, is the lead conductor of Advancing Black Entrepreneurs, a bus which will take 30 tech entrepreneurs to the StartupBus competition in July. StartupBus brings together the top tech talent and aspiring entrepreneurs to research, build + test their tech ideas.🚍 (KY Inno)

Environment

• The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proposed a $121 million project to restore 620 acres of habitat and 72 acres of wetlands — currently unsafe for swimming + drinking — in Beargrass Creek. The 15-year project will also add recreational improvements including a boat ramp, bird watching stations, and trails. 🌳 (The Courier-Journal)

Health

• UofL will expand clinical trials for cancer therapy with a $1.5 million grant that is expected to treat at least 25 additional patients. The grant will also help fund research staff for three years, increase the number of trial participants + expand testing to multiple types of cancer. (WDRB)

Louisvillian

• A 40-year-old collection of Marion Robert Morrison — aka John Wayne — memorabilia is looking for a new home. The 70-year-old Louisvillian Tommy Duffy's impressive collection includes figurines, decorative plates, lunchboxes, and even John Wayne toilet paper. Send Tommy an email if you’re interested in taking on the collection. 🧻 (WDRB)

DYK

• Louisville Metro Parks has 16 pickleball courts throughout Jefferson County. Never taken a whack at this paddle sport? No problem. Councilmembers Stuart Benson, Robin Engel + Kevin Krammers are hosting a free clinic at Charlie Vettiner Park on Sat., July 2 from 9-10 a.m. Contact Angela Webster to register. 🏓

Arts

• 19 Louisville artists have come together for Revelry Gallery’s 3rd annual ALT group show. This year’s exhibition include pieces — ranging from 2-D works to full on installations — made with unusual objects like silica packets, VHS tapes + raccoon bones. The show’s opening is Fri., July 8 from 6-9 p.m. 🎨

Drink

• Can’t get enough bourbon? Follow along with Gallant Fox Brewing’s Bourbons of the Week to try a different pour every week. Clocking in at 115.5 proof, this week’s pick is The Proprietor from Lucky Seven. 🥃

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