As Louisvillians ourselves, we love making sure that Derby City has access to the most robust, relevant, and hyperlocal events calendar possible. In part, we rely on readers like you to keep us in the loop — start submitting your events now. (Just like before, you can add your event to our calendar for free but we’ve also added a few new paid promotional opportunities to take advantage of as well, starting at just $15.)
In addition to the hundreds of events that you can discover each month on our website, each issue of our newsletter features a dedicated events section, with our curated editorial picks for the upcoming week, organized by day. Keep scrolling just a little bit and you’ll see what we mean. Pro tip: click the link to see our full calendar if you want to start planning ahead.
Want to know which events we’re most excited about? Your friendly neighborhood City Editors (👋 that’s us, Sarah + Katie) can often be found out and about at the newest restaurant openings, baseball games, festivals, and fairs — see what we’re up to in the Wrap section at the bottom of each newsletter or by following us on Instagram @LOUtoday.
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Food Truck Wednesdays | Wed., Sept. 7 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | 4th St. between Jefferson + Market Streets | Try a sampling of local food trucks like Red Top Hotdogs + the Celtic Pig every Wednesday through Oct. 26.
Thursday
Guided Docent Tour | Thu., Sept. 8 | 5-6 p.m. | 21c Museum Hotel Louisville | Free to attend | Let a gallery pro tour you through the museum as you learn more about current exhibitions.
Friday
Stick to Your Guns | Fri., Sept. 9 | 5:30 p.m. | fifteenTWELVE Creative Compound, 1512 Portland Ave. | $29.87 | Hear a lineup of metal bands including Kublai Khan, Belmont, Koyo, and Foreign Hands.
Great Clips Cinema Safari: Encanto | Fri., Sept. 9 | 8 p.m. | Louisville Zoo | Free for members, $5 for non-members after 5 p.m. | Enjoy a movie under the stars on the zoo’s giant inflatable screen.
Karaoke Party Fridays | Fri., Sept. 9 | 10 p.m.-12 a.m. | The Bard’s Town, 1801 Bardstown Rd. | Free to attend | Break out your favorite ballads for an evening of song. 🎤
Dracula in the Bingham Theater | Fri., Sept. 9 | Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W. Main St. |$25+ | See the classic vampire story reimagined as a feminist revenge fantasy. 🧛♀️
Saturday
Big Four Arts Festival | Sat., Sept. 10-Sun., Sept. 11 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Big Four Bridge at Waterfront Park, 1101 River Rd. | $5 | Shop 150+ artisans at this outdoor event that has been the most well-attended Waterfront festival to date. 🎨
FREE AT IROQUOIS AMPHITHEATER | Sat., Sept. 10 | 8 p.m. | Iroquois Amphitheater | Hear the Louisville Orchestra kick off its new season with a colorful program of symphonic music. 🎻
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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Biz
California-based software firm Inxeption has moved its headquarters to the 29th floor of the PNC Tower downtown — where it plans to ultimately hire 200 local employees. Available positions include product management, legal counsel + logistics coordinator. (WDRB)
Film
Below the Line Short Film Nightwill be held at High Horse Bar (1032 Story Ave.) on Sun., Sept. 11. The free event starts at 7 p.m. and will show films under 15 minutes in length, which you can submit here. Attendees must be 21 years or older. 🎬
Plan Ahead
Work the runway. Westport Village’s Fall Fashion Show will be strutting the catwalk at 1315 Herr Ln. on Thurs., Oct. 6 at 6 p.m. Tickets start at $30 and include two drink tickets for the 5 p.m. cocktail hour. After the show, shop the looks you saw at special prices. 🛍️
Festival
The hunt for the 2023 Kentucky Derby Festival Royal Court has begun. Female full-time college students from Kentucky + Southern Indiana are eligible to be a part of the court. Each member of the Royal Court will receive two $1,000 scholarships. Applications must be submitted by Sun., Oct. 16. 👑 (The Lane Report)
Try This
Hermitage Farm announced the next speaker for its upcoming Whiskey Files event on Wed., Sept. 14. Jay Erisman — renowned author and New Riff Distilling co-founder — will speak about his years of studying + distilling whiskey. Book your tickets.
Home
Calling all interior design lovers — it’s time to make some space in your weekend calendar. Homearama 2022, located at The Hamlet (Norton Commons’ exclusive Oldham County section), iskicking off this weekend. Louisvillians 12 and up can purchase general admission ticketstosee the latest in building trends, technology + interior design. 🏡 *
Community
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History
History
Nelson Distillery rickhouse demolished
The Nelson Distillery rickhouse was built in 1896. | Gif by LOUtoday
The city issued an emergency demolition authorization on the former Nelson Distillery rickhouse on Aug. 26 — citing its unstable structure as an imminent risk of collapsing — and by Sept. 2, the historic building at Lexington and Payne streets was completely torn down.
Built in 1896, the rickhouse was designated an Individual Landmark in 2020 after being added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. It was used by various companies post-Nelson Distillery until it was abandoned in 1979.
Missouri-based Bamboo Equity Partners plans to convert the demolished lot into a $75 million mixed-used development that would transform the entire Distillery Commons complex into rental housing, retail + restaurant space.
THE WRAP
Today’s edition was written by Sarah.
Editor’s pick: Do y’all believe in Bigfoot? I personally have no opinion on the matter(which is rare for me) but according to Kentucky for Kentucky, the commonwealth is one of Bigfoot’s favorite places — and one was allegedly seen in Viper, KYback in April.
I’d love to delve deeper into this topic for some upcoming content, so please send me an emailanswering these questions:
Do you believe in Bigfoot?
Why or why not?
Editorial: Sarah Shadburne, Katie Molck, Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto, Kaylee Holland, Ashlea Hearn, Emily Shea| Send us a scoop, question, or feedback.
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