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If you love this newsletter and supporting local, LOUtoday’s membership program is just the thing for you. | Photo by LOUtoday
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Trivia Night | Wed., Sept. 7 | 8-9:30 p.m. | The Bard’s Town, 1801 Bardstown Rd. | Free entry | Grab up to six friends to test your knowledge and win free prizes. 🧠
Thursday
Guided Docent Tour | Thu., Sept. 8 | 5-6 p.m. | 21c Museum Hotel Louisville, 700 W. Main St. | Free | Learn about 21c’s current exhibitions, its collection of Site Specific installations + the artists behind all the works on this guided tour. 🎨
Modest Mouse | Fri., Sept. 9 | 7:30 p.m. | Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Rd. | $28.50+ | “Float On” with this indie rock band featuring special guest The Cribs.
Thunderstruck: America’s AC/DC Tribute & Wyld Ryde | Sat., Sept. 10 | 4 p.m. | Hillview Recreation Department, 298 Prairie Dr. | Free | Rock out with this AC/DC tribute band as they play a hometown show to support Cancerfest 2022. 🎸
Sunday
“IncrediBUGS,” at the Louisville Zoo | Sun., Sept. 11 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Louisville Zoo | Free with zoo admission | See enormous, animatronic versions of bugs from beetles to a peacock jumping spider. 🐜
Sweet Sounds on Sunday Concert Series: Louisville Chorus | Sun., Sept. 11 | 1:30-3 p.m. | Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremon Landing, 7410 Moorman Rd. | $10 | Celebrate America with this four-piece ensemble provided by the Louisville Chorus.
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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A new sushi restaurant has hit the South Louisville scene. Yummi Yummi Sushi offers a variety of sushi rolls including raw fish, deep-fried, and vegetarian options. The spot is now open at 7131 Southside Dr. — formerly occupied by Penguin Point. 🍣 (Louisville Business First)
Development
New businesses could be coming to Waterfront Park. An ordinance was proposed at Metro Council last week that would change the land development code, allowing at least 13 new uses of the space — including recreation, galleries, and breweries. The ordinance could be approved as soon as the next meeting tomorrow. 🏢 (The Courier-Journal)
Coming Soon
Construction on Biscuit Belly’s fourth location in Middletown has begun. The brunch spot will join its biscuit brethren currently located in St. Matthews, NuLu, and Colonial Gardens. No opening date has been set, but the restaurant will take over the former Yang Kee Noodle spot at 13301 Shelbyville Rd. (WDRB)
Traffic
Make room for music.Phillip Lane from Preston Highway to Freedom Way will be closed until Fri., Sept. 30 to prepare for two music festivals — Bourbon & Beyond + Louder than Life — at the Kentucky Exposition Center. 🚧 (WDRB)
Civic
Louisville Metro Council may change property tax rates. The rate for residents in suburbanJefferson County is expected to lower while those in the Urban Services District may see their property tax rates increase. The council could approve the ordinance in its meeting tomorrow. 💰 (WFPL)
Plan Ahead
Comedian and actor Shawn Wayansis coming to The Louisville Comedy Club. Don’t miss your chance to see this “Scary Movie 2" and “White Chicks” star on Fri., Sept. 9 + Sat., Sept. 10. Tickets start at $30. (WDRB)
Watch
One of the forest giants at Bernheim Arboretum is now a star. Check out Netflix’s “Lost Ollie” created by Shepherdsville resident Shannon Tindle. The show follows a stuffed rabbit as it wanders around the Louisville area visiting sites like the Ohio River, Kenwood Drive-In + Little Nis at the arboretum. (LEO Weekly)
Arts
Calling all graphic designers. Six & Main, LOUtoday’s online shop, is looking for freelancers to create local-inspired designs to showcase on exclusive products (think: t-shirts, mugs, tote bags + more). Plus, you’ll get paid. Interested?Send us a message.
Ranked
The FordF-150 earned the top spot for most popular car in America — and proving Louisvillians know what’s up, it’s also the No. 1 car in Louisville. Looking to add one to your driveway? Check out Lakeside Auto Mart’s inventory.*
Featured Job
Coldwell Banker McMahan is seeking candidates for its New Licensee program, which provides training, mentoring, and coaching to individuals who want to establish their own successful real estate business. For consideration, email your resume to Lesley DePaola, Career Development Director.*
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Events
Events
Artsy type
Why not take a date to The Big Four Arts Festival? | Photo via @waterfrontparklou
Feeling the post-Labor Day weekend blues? Fortunately, we have something to look forward to this weekend: The Big Four Arts Festival. Here are the fast facts:
Where: The Big Four Bridge Lawn at Waterfront Park, 1101 E River Rd.
When: Sat., Sept. 10 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. + Sun., Sept. 11 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Enjoy: The work of over 150 juried artists for sale, children’s activities, and live music
Eat: International cuisine
Tickets: $5 at the entrance
Check out the event’s Instagram page for a sneak peek of the artists.
THE WRAP
Today’s edition was written by Jessalin.
Editor’s pick: I’m glad to hear Modest Mouse is back on this Friday and that Isaac Brock has recovered from COVID after rescheduling the band’s April show. I caught them in Brooklyn last year and Isaac wore a very distinctive set of overalls. If he wears them again, send us a concert photo.
Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We’ve got the scoop on Louisville events here.
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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