Katie and Sarah want you to guess who’s who. | Photo by LOUtoday
Hey there, Derby City. Each day we get the privilege of kicking off our morning with you. We’re pen pals, friends, buddies — whatever you want to call us (consider this our formal invitation asking you to be ours), and we feel like we’ve really gotten to know one another.
So, we’re testing your knowledge. We’ve put together a LOU-specific game challenging you to get to know us a little more. Bonus points if you send us some of your favorites from the list. The answer key is in The Wrap (butno peeking)
It’s a sunny and 70-degree day in Louisville. You’ll find LOUtoday editor(1) on Chik’n & Mi’s patio with a heaping plate of buttermilk biscuits, gravy + sausage (aka The Cure). LOUtoday editor (2) is likely walking onto the patio of Big Al’s Beeritaville to soak up the rays with a High Life and fried bologna sandwich in hand.
Turnstile is headlining at Old Forester’s Paristown Hall. LOUtoday editor(3) will be in the front row + bought her tickets months in advance. LOUtoday editor(4) has VIP passes to Bourbon & Beyond and is patiently awaiting the Pearl Jam performance on Sat., Sept. 17.
Two can keep a secret, but we’re letting you in on ours.
“Those mini Louisville Slugger bats — that we all have laying around somewhere — work excellent as an ice mallet for cocktails.” – LOUtoday editor(5)
“Quills Coffee’s version of the pumpkin spice latte — called The Lantern — is better than the Starbucks original. It has real pumpkin puree in it + isn’t too sweet.” – LOUtoday editor (6)
Talk about hair-raising thrills.
The craziest thing you might catch LOUtoday editor(7) is potentially trying to jump in the ring during Ohio Valley Wrestling’s televised matches every Thursday. Whereas LOUtoday editor (8) prefers to play it a little safer and gets plenty of kicks from attending events like Worldfest.
If the weather plays nice, we’re taking the scenic route. LOUtoday editor(11) won’t say no to a windows down cruise along River Road listening to SG Lewis. LOUtoday editor(12) enjoys biking across the Big Four Bridge to New Albany, IN along the Ohio River Greenway — with a pit stop at Monnik Beer Company for lunch, of course.
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The Derby City High School Rodeo | Fri., Sep. 2 | 6:45 p.m. | Freedom Hall| $4 | See 100 of the best high school rodeo athletes compete in events like barrel racing, bull riding + breakaway roping.
Wombo’s “Fairy Rust” Album Release Show | Fri., Sep. 2 | 7 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall | $10+ | Celebrate this local band’s latest release with a lineup featuring Boa Boys, The Ego Trippers + Sunshine. 🎸
Parrotheads in Paristown Festival | Fri., Sept. 2-Sat., Sep. 3 | 2 p.m. | Christy’s Garden, 720 Brent St. | $35+ | Find your lost shaker of salt at this two-day music fest featuring the nation’s top Jimmy Buffet tribute bands. 🦜
Saturday
FieriCon Louisville | Sat., Sep. 3 | 1-9:30 p.m. | Falls City Beer, 901 E. Liberty St. | Free to attend | Support local nonprofit Love the Hungry when you don your best Guy Fieri-themed attire + hit seven local bars and restaurants. 🔥
The Fleur de Flea “Vintage Urban Outdoor Market” | Sat., Sep. 3 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | 213 Witherspoon St. | Free to attend | Shop vendors from across the south + enjoy food trucks and drink pop-ups. 🛍️
Sunday
Farmers and Market | Sun., Sep. 4 | 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Floyds Knobs Farmers Market, 411 Lafollette Sta., Floyds Knobs | Sample a selection of pasture-raised poultry, wreaths and crafts + seasonal produce.
Monday
Planet of the Tapes Monday Mic! | Mon., Sep. 5 | 8-10 p.m. | Planet of the Tapes, 640 Barret Ave. | Free | Hear material from a lineup of new and veteran comics.
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
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Bunz Burgerz is moving from its home at 969 Barret Ave. to the forthcoming Village Market food hall in Paristown. Bunz will join a lineup of local food vendors including Jeff’s Donuts, Ramble + Taco Rita. We can’t wait to enjoy our Baxter Ave burger on The Village Market’s new patio. 🍔 (WDRB)
Festival
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest will host two festivals this month — CONNECT + BugFest. As part of CONNECT on Sat., Sept.10, the Forest Giants will be lit up and a silent disco will take place. Though you might’ve already guessed it, BugFest will be a celebration of our six-legged friends on Sat., Sept. 24. (LEO Weekly)
Sports
Pass me the rock. The Louisville Cardinals’ football season kicks off on Sat., Sept. 3 at Syracuse — and The Courier-Journal has everything you need to know about the 2022 season, including new transfers to know, a schedule analysis + five bold predictions for the team. 🏈
Seasonal
Tickets for this year’s Jack O’Lantern Spectacularare now on sale. The annual showcase will celebrate 10 years of pumpkin-carved art at Iroquois Park + ticket sales support the Louisville Parks Alliance. Check out our favorite pumpkins from last year. 🎃
Outdoors
The playground at Sheppard Park in the Russell Neighborhood is getting a $200,000 makeover. Demolition on the playground began earlier this week + new playground equipment should be installed by the end of the month.
Today Is
Bourbon Heritage Month began yesterday + there are more than a few ways to celebrate Kentucky’s favorite spirit. Check out one of these local distillery tours, bottle your own custom bourbon at Barrels & Billets, and wash down your day with the bourbon chocolate milkshake from Whiskey Dry. 🥃
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Travel and Outdoors
The Peanut gallery
Peanut the wallaby
Peanut the wallaby lives in the Australian section of the Louisville Zoo. | @louisvillezooofficial
The Louisville Zoo posted its tiniest baby this week — Peanut the wallaby — and we’re beside ourselves with how cute he is.
While he’s still off-exhibit being nurtured by zookeepers, he will eventually join the rest of the full-sized animals in the Wallaroo Walkabout.
DYK: The main difference between a wallaby and a kangaroo is their size — while kangaroos can reach towering heights over 6 ft, wallabies are lucky if they reach 3 ft tall.
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