Arts

An angular, wooden roof stands over an outdoor amphitheater.
City
Louisville celebrates 86 years of the Iroquois Amphitheater
The octagenarian venue is still going strong.
April 24, 2024 03:20 PM
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Jeff Milby
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City
This historic Louisville theater might soon have new life
Part of the Epping District, the theater is hidden beneath a modern space.
April 22, 2024
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Jeff Milby
An artist leans over a table, working on a page.
Culture
4 Ed Hamilton art pieces that put Louisville on the map
It’s not just the Lincoln statue at Waterfront Park.
April 10, 2024
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Jeff Milby
Concrete statue with a small statue on top.
Culture
Louisville statues are getting a facelift
A conservation firm will be performing maintanance on several pieces of public art around LOU.
April 3, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
Fireworks in the foreground with three shadow figures in the front.
Play
Spring events happening in and around Louisville, KY
From the Kentucky Derby Festival, to live music, Derby City blossoms this time of year.
March 21, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A concert stage is lit with red light, while a band performs before a crowd of a few hundred people.
Culture
Try this free concert series in Louisville’s Central Park
Old Louisville LIVE returns this year, with three different performances.
March 19, 2024
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Jeff Milby
a white bookshelf covered in romance books
Business
2 genre-based bookstores are bringing readers to LOU
When it comes to books, LOU really knows how to turn a page.
March 18, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
10 songs about Louisville, KY
Jack Harlow isn’t the only artist with Derby City on their mind.
March 5, 2024
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Jeff Milby
Painting of two people sitting atop an elephant that is walking on grass with a blue sky behind it. In front of the elephant are three people walking.
Culture
The Speed Art Museum hosts its first exhibition of South Asian art
“India: South Asian Paintings from the San Diego Museum of Art” will open on Friday, Feb. 16
February 24, 2024
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Brianna Williams
male and female ballet dancers stand next to one another
Sponsored
Add to cal: Louisville Ballet’s “Romeo and Juliet”
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A line of storefronts on an urban sidwalk, with an a-frame sign welcoming people into them. The sign sits in front of a large, floor-to-cieling window, which displays art pieces in an art gallery.
Events
Revelry Boutique and Gallery is unveiling two shows in one night
“Savant” and “Tiny Art, Big Heart” will open on Friday, Feb. 2.
January 26, 2024
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Jeff Milby
four people dressed in costumes stand on a stage
Sponsored
Have a jolly good time at “The Pirates of Penzance”
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Culture
Louisville students create art for coffee cup sleeves
Trust us, they’re fab-brew-lous.
December 18, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Business
Never Say Die cocktail bar celebrates 3 years in St. Matthews
And they invited Krampus to the party.
December 14, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Culture
Pantone Color of the Year aesthetics in Louisville
Peach Fuzz is the name, and color is its game.
December 8, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Culture
Louisville artist Jaylin Stewart is the star of a new documentary
The short film documents the creation of a community mural in West Louisville’s California neighborhood.
December 6, 2023
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Katie Molck
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City
The art of snow plowing
Meet the Metro Snow Team and their artful plows.
November 30, 2023
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Katie Molck
A TARC bus in Louisville, Kentucky.
City
TARC seeking student artists to design a bus
The artwork will be seen on a bus route near you
November 27, 2023
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Jeff Milby
an illustration of a soldier from behind looking at a snowy landscape with the silhouette of another soldier in the distance
Sponsored
Kentucky Opera shares “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914"
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studio portrait of a ballet dancer in front of a blue backdrop
Sponsored
Try This: Experience world-class performers with Louisville Ballet
You won’t believe the talent on display on stage.
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Rows of seats in a small movie theater with magenta curtains
Culture
See 9 local films in 2 hours
The Louisville Film Society is showing short films on the big screen.
November 14, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Culture
Have you seen this cryptic sign around town?
Let’s solve a mystery.
October 25, 2023
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Katie Molck
A rendering of Speed Art Museum's Community Garden and Sculpture Park.
Culture
Speed Art Museum is expanding its galleries outside
Speed Outdoors will provide equitable access to outdoor areas and is anticipated to serve ~500,000 every year.
August 23, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
Water fountain with a wrought iron fence.
Culture
The St. James Court Art Show is the best in the US
This fall art show in Derby City ranked No. 1 on Sunshine Artist magazine’s “200 Best.”
August 9, 2023
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Katie Molck
five plates of food on a table with a wine bottle and wine glass
Play
Date night ideas for every type of Louisvillian
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in Derby City.
August 2, 2023
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Brianna Williams
Louisville Ballet
Culture
Louisville Ballet seeking $3 million to stay on stage
The 5th-oldest ballet in the country needs the community’s support.
July 31, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
Yellow disc hanging on a white wall of an art gallery with a glossy wood floor.
Culture
This giant yellow disc will change your reality
And you can see it at the Speed Art Museum through Sunday, Aug. 6.
July 18, 2023
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Katie Molck
A larger-than-life Hunter S. Thompson puppet on stilts.
Events
10 years of GonzoFest
It’s the 10th and final year for this annual event dedicated to Hunter S. Thompson.
July 10, 2023
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Katie Molck
What tower with columns and a balcony with surrounded by white statues.
Culture
These 10 statues are part of the world’s oldest ornamental water tower
The newly restored statues are ready to stand tall once again on the Louisville Water Tower.
July 10, 2023
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Katie Molck
A circular blue fountain with an iron gate.
Culture
Visit these 3 fountains in Derby City
Round up your loose change, and get ready to make a wish.
July 6, 2023
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Katie Molck
Cement drive next to a green lawn with scatter McDonald's playground equipment.
Culture
See a supersized McDonald’s-themed house in Louisville
One Lousivillian’s dedicated fandom to the golden arches lives on his front lawn.
June 20, 2023
 · 
Katie Molck
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