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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 02, 2024 04:04 PM
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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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Culture
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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Staff
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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LOUtoday’s vegetarian + vegan menu picks
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Alley Cat Advocates is raising money fur a good cause
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These Louisvillians will be honored for their work in history + preservation
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June 24, 2024
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Louisville libraries are getting a $1.5 million boost
The funds come from the James Graham Brown Foundation.
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Events
The Greatest Day of Play returns this year
Learn how to build a box city at the Northeast Library.
June 21, 2024
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