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Louisville named a finalist to hold the Sundance Film Festival
Louisville is one of six cities that could become the new home of the iconic independent film festival.
July 19, 2024 02:42 PM
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Declan Lowthian
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Arts
See the history of Louisville’s avant-garde art movement on display
The Speed Art Museum’s latest exhibit highlights a pioneering Louisville artist’s 40+ year career.
July 2, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Culture
How to watch documentaries by Louisville filmmaker Morgan Atkinson
He’s the Ken Burns of Louisville.
June 11, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat comes to Iroquois Park
ACT Louisville is back.
June 10, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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A new public art installation honors Black elders in Louisville
The (Un)Known Project will hold a dedication and unveiling of “In Our Elder’s Footprints” on Saturday, June 8.
June 4, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Kid-friendly activities in Louisville
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Louisville, KY has to offer — complete with animal encounters, educational activities, and outdoor fun.
May 23, 2024
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6 places to see comedy in Louisville
Sometimes, you just need a laugh, so we’ve rounded up places to get you gigglin’ in Derby City.
May 16, 2024
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A person with a long bear stands over a glowing screen, while another person behind them sips a drink. A mural of faces sits in the background.
Culture
What will happen to The Back Door’s wall?
There’s a whole lot of Louisvillians up there.
May 14, 2024
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Jeff Milby
a red sign on a brick building for the Outsider Art Fair
Culture
See Appalachian folk art at Portland’s Outsider Art Museum latest exhibit
The “Everyday Prophets” exhibit runs through the end of June
May 13, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
A rusty, industrial bridge crosses a wide river, with a modern city skyline in the background.
Culture
Watch this Louisvillian’s documentary about the Ohio River
“This is the Ohio” will air throughout the month on KET.
May 3, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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
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Jeff Milby
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Get to know Louisville Metro’s Historic Preservation and Urban Design team
There’s lots of history in LOU — and lots of work to preserve it.
July 24, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
Try This: The Louisville cocktail
The drink is made with five ingredients, including — of course — bourbon.
July 24, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Events
A photo of your dog could be on a beer can
Monnik Beer Co. is hosting the Dog Day of Summer on Saturday Aug. 17.
July 23, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Food
Where to sip on bubble tea in LOU
It’ll make you feel all bubbly inside.
July 22, 2024
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Lennie Omalza
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week sponsored by Heine Brothers Coffee has arrived
This week — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26, 2024 — we’re shining a spotlight on the vibrant drink scene in Louisville.
July 19, 2024
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Monica Garske
Mannequins on display are clothed in historically fashionable outfits.
Culture
New Kentucky Derby Museum exhibit looks at historic fashions
“See & Be Seen: 150 Years of Derby Fashion” is now open.
July 18, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A TARC bus in Louisville, Kentucky.
City
How you can help shape the future of TARC
Louisville’s public transit is looking for input on what’s rolling down the road.
July 18, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Food
Bar Nada Nada is coming soon to NuLu
The minds behind Canary Club and The Breeze are opening a new bar + store combo on Market Street.
July 17, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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City
Everything you need to know about Louisville’s new Department of Transportation
Louisville Metro Government’s newest department will combine all transportation-related functions under one roof.
July 17, 2024
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Declan Lowthian
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Food
New Monk’s Road restaurant + tasting room to open on Whiskey Row
Monk’s Road Boiler House will bring fine dining to the corner of 2nd and Main.
July 16, 2024
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Jeff Milby