We asked for beards, and y’all sent us beards. | Photo by Reader Peter R.
Glory be to a good beard. World Beard Day may have come and gone over Labor Day weekend (Sat., Sept. 3), but we’re still celebrating designer stubble in the 502.
According to WorldBeardDay.com, people have been honoring the bearded since 800 AD — there’s even a Swedish village called “Dönskborg,” where the beardless are banished to the forestfor 24 hours in observation of the holiday. Though, “Dönskborg,” doesn’t appear on the map, making us question the validity of that claim.
Whether the origins of World Beard Day are fact or fiction, we love to revel in the quirkiness of a weird holiday — which is why we’re giving you three local beards + barbershops for your hair care needs.
Why it rocks: In addition to facial hair grooming, Eric said Browhaus also takes care of his haircuts. The St. Matthews-based salon also offers eyebrow shaping, waxing + lash lifts.
The brewery beard
Reader Robert F.
Reader Robert F. said he’s been growing out his beard for four years.
Why it rocks: Robert, also a brewer at TEN20 Craft Brewery, told us he’s been growing this bad boy out for the last four years. Talk about major dedication to craft beard.
The red beard
Reader Peter R.
You can find Reader Peter R. on Instagram at @gingermcpeter.
Photo by Reader Peter R.
Why it rocks: The vibrant pigment of this beard alone is enough to take us back to the Scandinavian origins of World Beard Day.
Basil Hayden Bourbon Dinner at Varanese | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Varanese, 2106 Frankfort Ave. | $65+ | Call to reserve your spot for this four-course meal with guest speaker Beth Burrows. 🥃
JD Shelburne | Thurs., Sept. 8 | 8 p.m. | The Fox Den, 3814 Frankfort Ave. | Free | Catch this rising country star at this acoustic, pop-up show. 🎸
Friday
Chris Tucker | Fri., Sept. 9 | 8 p.m. | Caesars Southern Indiana, 11999 Casino Center Dr. SE, Elizabeth, IN | $71.50+ | See this iconic comedian at this cell phone-free experience.
Saturday
Oktoberfest Saturday | Sat., Sept. 10 | 2-11 p.m. | German American Club, 1840 Lincoln Ave. | $5 | Don your lederhosen for a night of German food, beer + music. 🍻
Paristown Flea | Sat., Sept. 10 | 9 a.m. | Paristown, 720 Brent St. | Free to attend | Celebrate the grand opening of The Village Market food hall with dozens of vintage vendors. 🛍️
Louisville Maker Faire 2022 | Sat., Sept. 10 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | University of Louisville Student Activities Center, 2100 S. Floyd St. | Free to attend | See this showcase of inventions — which in years past included a 25-ft, fire-breathing appliance robot. 🤖
Sunday
Gaslight Thunder Rally | Sun., Sept. 11 | 11:30 a.m. | 3501 College Dr. | Free | Commemorate 9/11 with this 95-mile memorial motorcycle ride + opener for the 53rd Gaslight Festival.
Tuesday
Fright Bites Food Truck Fundraiser | Tues., Sept. 13 | 10 p.m. | Falls City Brewing Co., 901 E. Liberty St. | Price of purchase | Play horror-themed bingo + eat spooky food to help raise funds for Fright Bites’ food truck.
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House No. 1 by Bentley Homes features a first floor playroom/guest bedroom with an adjoining bathroom. | Photo by BIA of Greater Louisville
If you fancy yourself an amateur interior designer, 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.
Produced by the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville, the two-week event (from Sept. 10-25) showcases the latest in building trends, technology + interior design in 10 stunning homes. 🏡
Blake Shelton is stopping in the 502 on his “Back to the Honky Tonk Tour” next year. He’ll take the stage at the KFC Yum! Center on Thurs., March 9, 2023 + will be joined by Carly Pearce and Jackson Dean. Tickets go on sale on Fri., Sept. 16. 🎸 (WDRB)
Closed
Quit waffling. That’s exactly what Liège & Dairy Ice Cream + Waffles did over Labor Day weekend as the Holiday Manor treat shop closed its doors. The shop opened in the shopping center in 2018 and offered build-your-own waffle sundaes and ice cream. 🧇 (WDRB)
Health
The University of Louisville received $3.7 million from the National Institutes of Health to get ahead of future pandemics — as the next one will likely be a variant of something already out there, according to associate professor Donghoon Chung. Donghoon’s team will develop new antivirals for Zika virus + SARS-CoV-2. (WFPL)
Festival
The 53rd annual Gaslight Festival returns to Jtown on Sun., Sept. 11 + this year’s celebration marks 225 years since Jtown’s founding. Check out the events lineup for more information on the balloon glow, pipe smoking championship, parade, and more.
Raise your goblets to rock. The schedule for Louder Than Lifeis now available. The four-day music festival begins on Thurs., Sept. 22 at the Kentucky Expo Center + will see metal music titans like Bring Me The Horizon and Nine Inch Nails headline. Tickets are still available starting at $129.50. (LEO Weekly)
Featured
The Haunted Hotel at 3000 S. 4th St. + The Devil’s Attic at 647 W. Hill St. made the Haunted Attraction Association’s list of “Top Haunts” in the country. To make the list, spooky sites must meet 10 criteria — including protecting customers, promoting haunted attractions, and educating industry experts. 👻 (LEO Weekly)
DYK
Aliens love Kentucky. According to the National UFO Reporting Center, about 30 of every 100,000 Kentuckians has had an extraterrestrial experience — including at least two sightings right here in Derby City. Learn more about the Louisville UFO Dogfight of 1993 + a recent sighting in 2016. 👽 (Kentucky for Kentucky)
Try This
Woodland Farm in Goshen, KY will host a bison dinner on Sun., Oct. 2, giving diners a rare look into its property — which has sustainably raised bison since 1996. Tickets are $200 and include a five-course meal by Barn8 Executive Chef Seth Kinder + beverage pairings.
Community
Get your calendar fall ready. From outdoor markets to hikes to bourbon tastings, there is so muchto do in Louisville this month — check out these upcoming events(andstart making an itinerary). 🍂 *
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Development
Portland Library begins $5.5 million project
Portland Library Branch begins $5.5 million renovation
The Portland Library Branch expansion will cost $5.5 million. | Photo by Tracy Heightchew, Louisville Free Public Library
The Portland Library — one of the Louisville Free Public Library’s oldest branches — is undergoing a $5.5 million renovation + expansion.
Founded in 1905 and opened in 1913, it’s one of the nine libraries built in the 502 with funding from steel tycoon and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Here are the details of the project:
The project should be complete by fall 2023.
Renovations will improve accessibility in the library + will include the addition of an elevator.
A modern, 4,500-sqft addition will be constructed behind the library at 3305 Northwestern Pkwy.
Key designers on the project include JRA Architects, MKSK of Ohio + the Louisville Free Public Library staff.
The project will be funded via a mix of federal American Rescue Plan money, a state construction grant + $1.5 million still to be raised by The Library Foundation.
Editor’s pick: World Beard Day was actually not on my radar until a few weeks ago, but after seeing that some of its activities included drinking vodka, building a fire + effigy burning, I was captivated.
In the spirit of funky holidays, September also has Sewing Machine Day, National Cream Filled-Donut Day + International Talk Like A Pirate Day, according to Holiday Insights.
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