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Arts
Dwain Lee is back with a second book
“Sinner’s Prayer” is the sequel to last year’s “Plausible Deception.”
March 23, 2026 03:49 PM
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Declan Lowthian
A green tractor pulling a wagon full of people is in the background while apple trees with green apples are in the foreground.
Travel and Outdoors
Where to enjoy apples in Louisville, KY
A new fall flavor has entered the chat.
September 15, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
Five aluminum rings painted to look like wood represent a bourbon barrel.
Food
National Bourbon Heritage Month in Louisville, KY
Find out our “barrel picks” for the month.
September 14, 2022
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Katie Molck
A gif shows various locations around Louisville throughout the summer, including children playing on a picnic table with a colorful backdrop, Forage's building in Germantown, another local photographer at Red Tree in NuLu, Logan Street Market, Chef Lawrence Weeks cooking at North of Bourbon + a family sitting inside Bean coffee shop.
Culture
Summer through a Louisville photographer’s eyes
Experience summer through the lens of Jon P. Cherry — a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer.
September 13, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
A 2,300 pound, 11 foot wide disco ball sits in the middle of Louisville's Fourth Street Live! corridor.
Culture
Disco ball history in Louisville, KY
Louisville is one of the few disco ball producers in the world.
September 12, 2022
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Katie Molck
This kitchen has pink, retro-style cabinets with wood trim, red countertops, a vintage 1950s stovetop, and red vintage microwave.
Real Estate
A Mid-century modern dream house in Louisville
From a pink kitchen with vintage applicances to wood-paneling and a powder blue bathroom, this house is grandma chic.
September 8, 2022
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Katie Molck
Pork schnitzel on a decorated plate with a lemon wedge, cucumbers, radishes, and fennel.
Food
Where to eat schnitzel in Louisville
A mini-guide to schnitzel in Derby City.
September 8, 2022
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Katie Molck
A man stands in the wintry wilderness wearing a helmet and glasses like he's going skiing. His long, reddish-orange hair cascades down his shoulders and his big red beard is the focal point of the photo. He's wearing a maroon sweatshirt.
Culture
Celebrating World Beard Day in Louisville, KY
The quirky holiday claims Danish origins.
September 7, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
The Portland Library branch is a yellow brick building with a curved side, sitting back from the street with a sidewalk and stairs leading into it. In front of the building, a sign declares the Portland Library's renovation and expansion project.
Development
Portland Library Branch begins $5.5 million renovation
It’s one of the oldest libraries in the Louisville Free Public Library system.
September 7, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
Two big construction vehicles sit in front of a pile of rubble where the Nelson Distillery rickhouse used to be
History
Nelson Distillery rickhouse demolished
Just like that, it’s gone.
September 2, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
People fill the streets milling around with beverages, their children, and stopping at vendor booths set up on the sidewalks. It's a beautiful, sunny day.
Events
The most local events in Louisville, KY
See our curated calendar for new openings, tours, exhibits, and foodie events in Derby City.
September 2, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
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March 10, 2026
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Meet Kentucky’s elected officials in-person at the library
Café LOUIE is a series of informal meetings designed to facilitate conversation between Louisvillians and both local and state officials.
January 12, 2026
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Food
Local mocktails for Dry January in Louisville, KY
If you’re taking a break from the booze this January, try these
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Holiday pop-up bars in Louisville
Good tidings they bring to you and your gin.
December 15, 2025
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Food
Where to find Thanksgiving dinner in Derby City
Here are some of our favorite carry-out and dine-in options for Turkey Day.
November 6, 2025
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History
5 Louisville Podcast Episodes for October
If you’re looking for some haunted listening for your fall walks, we’ve got you covered.
October 16, 2025
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Happy hour deals in Louisville
From beer and wine to margs and meal deals, we’ve rounded up local happy hours sure to put a smile on your face.
September 3, 2025
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Sports
Learn the history of the Louisville RiverFrogs
Frogs, panthers, and cyclones oh my.
June 24, 2025
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Sarah Shadburne
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Culture
5 outdoor movie theaters around Louisville
Take advantage of the warmer weather and catch a flick at one of these theaters around town.
May 28, 2025
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Culture
Five strawberry picking farms near Louisville, KY
May 22, 2025
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Katie Molck