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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 04:08 PM
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Declan Lowthian
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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
Police officers confiscate distilling supplies during Prohibition in Louisville, KY.
Events
Celebrate Repeal Day in Louisville
Pour one out for Prohibition, 90 years later.
December 1, 2023
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Jeff Milby
A watercolor patterned present image with purple florals.
Retail
Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Jeff and Katie are shopping this year.
November 30, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
The exterior of Nami, a Korean steakhouse, in the NuLu neighborhood of Louisville, KY.
Culture
Nami named one of the 50 best new restaurants in America
Esquire selected the Korean steakhouse after sampling 200 new spots, coast to coast.
November 29, 2023
exotic plants in different pots on a wooden shelf.
Play
New and coming-soon restaurants in Derby City
Reservation for two, please.
November 28, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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
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Kentucky Opera shares “All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914"
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Sponsored
Try This: Experience world-class performers with Louisville Ballet
You won’t believe the talent on display on stage.
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Events
3 “Drinksgiving” events in Louisville
Nothing comes before family, but a drink might come after.
November 21, 2023
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Jeff Milby
Horses racing around a dirt track with crowds of people and two spires in the background.
Travel and Outdoors
Louisville named a top 50 travel destination in 2024
Travel + Leisure included Derby City alongside international destinations like Paris and Hawai’i
November 17, 2023
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Jeff Milby
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Events
Louisville’s largest wizard festival is coming to Lynn Family Stadium
Thanksgiving weekend will look a little more magical this year.
November 16, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Sponsored
Louisville Holiday Picks: 502 Hemp Wellness Center
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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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Wellness
Stretch your turkey legs this Thanksgiving Day
Get into feast mode at these three local Turkey Trots.
November 14, 2023
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Katie Molck
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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 10, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Live
A guide to Louisville’s pizza scene
Dig into LOU’s must-try pizza shops including Lupo, The Post, and Mozzapi.
November 9, 2023
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Michael Beausoleil
Series of black-and-white photos of Muhammad Ali.
City
36 banners of Muhammad Ali coming to this Louisville street
The photo banners will line Muhammad Ali Boulevard, the street that has bore his name since 1978.
November 8, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Events
New library series spotlights Louisville’s many cultures
Celebrating Our Neighborhood will highlight our city’s immigrant and refugee communities.
November 6, 2023
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Katie Molck
Metallic watercolor presents and stars with the text "unwrap carefully curated gift guides this season"
Retail
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
November 2, 2023
A plane, couch, and book icon against a snowflake background.
Culture
The Anti-Gift Guide: 50 ways to slow down, treat yourself, and break tradition this holiday season
Rip up your gift list — it’s time to rethink the holidays.
November 2, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
A woman in a sparkly dress holds a cocktail in her hand as she chats with other guests at the Sparkle Ball benefit gala.
Events
Drink, dance and dazzle at the Sparkle Ball
The second annual gala benefits APRON Inc.
November 1, 2023
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Jeff Milby
Three people standing on the front porch of Gralehouse, a breakfast cafe in Louisville.
Culture
Meet the team behind LOUtoday
Say hello to Katie, Jeff + Mandey, the faces behind your favorite five-minute morning newsletter.
November 1, 2023
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Dayten Rose
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Play
The most unique places to stay in Louisville
From rotating riverside views to a room that doubles as an art piece, Louisville is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
October 31, 2023
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Cambrie Juarez
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Sponsored
Step into Louisville Ballet’s supernatural world of “Giselle”
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A baseball player, standing on the pitcher's mound, with his glove at his chest.
Sports
A Louisvillian is playing in the World Series
Brandon Pfaadt played at Trinity High School and Bellarmine University before making it to the big leagues.
October 30, 2023
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Jeff Milby
Iron gate with headstones in the background.
Culture
5 frightful Louisville stories for Halloween
From the “Lady in Blue” at the Seelbach to a hidden cemetery, Derby City has its fair share of ghost stories.
October 30, 2023
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Jeff Milby
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Food
The most famous egg salad sandwich in Kentucky
Maybe even the world.
October 27, 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
Conductor Gabriel Lefkowitz leads the Louisville Civic Orchestra in a rehearsal.
Events
Dance symphonically with the Louisville Civic Orchestra
The group will hold two Halloween-themed performances this week.
October 24, 2023
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Jeff Milby
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Events
Hot Brown Week — where to eat one of Louisville’s signature dishes
It may have started as an open-faced sandwich, but that’s not the only way this Louisville classic is served.
October 23, 2023
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Jeff Milby
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