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An elderly black woman smiles as she is presented an award
History
Elmer Lucille Allen: Louisville’s artist-scientist-activist
This Louisvillian was the first Black woman chemist at Brown-Forman.
March 18, 2026 01:43 PM
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Declan Lowthian
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
exterior shot of Mellwood Tavern, a three-story, red-brick building
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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
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Katie Molck
A building with glass windows and various colored bricks.
Events
Commemorating Juneteenth in Louisville
Learn about the history of this federal holiday through events and programs across the city.
June 8, 2023
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Katie Molck
Merchandise display with books, boxing gloves, socks, mugs, and a deck of cards themed around Kentucky.
Culture
Happy birthday to Kentucky
We’re gonna to sip bourbon like it’s your birthday.
May 31, 2023
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Katie Molck
Rendering of a multi-level brick building.
Culture
American Printing House for the Blind breaks ground on new museum
The Dot Experience aims to be the most accessible museum in the world.
May 30, 2023
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Katie Molck
The opening of two gray stone caverns in a grass covered hill.
History
Look inside the historic lager tunnels at Gravely Brewing Co.
Batman wished his cave was here.
April 19, 2023
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Katie Molck
Light-colored building with a red awning reading "The Brown"
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3 ways to celebrate The Brown Hotel’s centennial
We’re gonna party like its 1923.
March 20, 2023
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Katie Molck
Rocks glass with brown cocktail full of ice on a white marble table.
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New cocktail tour revisits Prohibition history
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March 16, 2023
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Katie Molck
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