It’s tool time 🔨

A garage with gray cinderblock walls has several shelves with home improvement tools and several patrons are in the garage looking to check out items.

The Louisville Tool Library has 1,000+ items in its inventory. | Photo by Louisville Tool Library

Move over Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor, the Louisville Tool Library is here to steal your “Home Improvement” spotlight.

The Shelby Park neighborhood welcomed the community-based lending library (run by volunteers) back in July and since then, has accumulated 80 members and 1,000+ tools.

It operates much like you’d think — a library. Members can borrow a variety of tools on a seven-day lending cycle for free. The library’s annual memberships are donation-based and start at $120, but sliding scale options are available.

Two glass doors of the Louisville Tool Library are covered with pink, green, orange, and pink flyers requesting donations. — The Louisville Tool Library is located at 1227 Logan St. in Shelby Park.

Its inventory has the usual toolbox suspects — drills, wrenches, and hammers — thanks to donations, but the library also carries everything you need to bake a cake, throw a party, or start a band. (See: springform cake pans, five-gallon glass beverage dispensers, and a Casio keyboard.)

According to founding volunteer Paul Faget, electric chainsaws and upholstery cleaners are some of the most popular checked out items, but here are three of the most interesting ones you might not expect.

🧰 Folding massage table
Yep, if you’re getting into the world of massage therapy or just want to try your hand at it, you can borrow this portable massage table + turn your living room into a spa.

🧰 Gargantuan scissors
They’re not just big, they’re really big.

🧰 Wooden washboard
Ever wondered what it was like to hand wash your clothes before the 20th century? Here’s your laundry ticket.

Honorable mention: The Golden Girls-Any Way you Slice It game

The Louisville Tool Library is located at 1227 Logan St. — three blocks from Logan Street Market – and is open Wednesdays from 5-7 p.m. + Saturdays 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

And if your toolbelt is already full or overflowing, the library runs on donations, so consider Louisville Tool when you’re cleaning out the garage or downsizing. A few items on the library’s wishlist include ladders, kiddie pools + instruments.

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EVENTS

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Today

Homearama 2022 | Sat., Sept. 10-Sun., Sept. 25 | Mon.-Fri., 5-8 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sundays, 1-6 p.m. | The Hamlet, Norton Commons’ exclusive Oldham County section | $15 | See the latest in building trends, technology + interior design in 10 fully decorated luxury homes located in The Hamlet. *
Louisville Bats vs. Nashville Sounds | Mon., Sep. 19-Sat., Sept. 24 | Various times | Louisville Slugger Field | $9+ | Catch the final home games in this six-game series against the Nashville Sounds. ⚾

Tuesday

Blind Tasting Wine Dinner at Varanese | Tues., Sept. 20 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Varanese, 2106 Frankfort Ave. | $75 | Eat your way through six courses paired with wines from around the world at this award-winning restaurant.

Wednesday

Elliott | Wed., Sept. 21 | 9 p.m. | The Whirling Tiger, 1335 Story Ave. | $15+| Catch this veteran Louisville emo band reunite after 19 years. 🎸

Friday

An Evening of Victorian “Autumnal” Cocktails | Fri., Sept. 23-Sat., Sept. 24 | 6:30-8:45 p.m. | The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, 1402 St. James Ct. | $60 | Sip three classic Victorian cocktails + eat appetizers and desserts as you walk through Old Lou’s premier Gilded Age mansion. 🍸
The American Horrorplex | Fri., Sept. 23-Sat., Sept. 24 | 8 p.m.-1 a.m. | American Horrorplex, 2012 Northwestern Pkwy. | $25+ | Walk through this award-winning haunted house with live performers + escape room experiences. 👻

Saturday

NuLu Fest 2022 | Sat., Sep. 24 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | NuLu , East Market Street | Free | Shop vendors, enjoy live music + food trucks and local beer during this annual street festival in the NuLu district.
ShopBar 3-Year Anniversary | Sat., Sept. 24 | 5 p.m.-1 a.m. | ShopBar, 950 Barret Ave. | Free | Shuck oysters with Lou Oyster Cult, snap a Mag Booth photo + sip complimentary champagne to celebrate this Barret Avenue bar’s three-year anniversary. 🥂

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

87º | Thunderstorms | 45% chance of rain

Announced

Tickets are on sale for the first-ever Bourbon & Barbeque festival taking place Fri., Nov. 11-Sat., Nov. 12. More than 40 distillers and pitmasters will be participating in the two-day event at Waterfront Park’s Swing Garden + Big Four Lawn. General admission starts at $125 and all tickets include food + beverages. 🍖

Number

$19,567. That’s how much money the Brightside Foundation raised during Give for Good Louisville last week, The record-breaking funds came from 87 individual donors + will support educational programs and its Community-Wide Cleanup efforts. Speaking of — sign up for the fall cleanup on Sat., Oct. 22. 🗑️

Edu

The old Central High School building in the Limerick neighborhood was officially dedicated to the Ida B. Wells Hall by Simmons College of Kentucky. The historic black college purchased the building — which was the first black public school in Kentucky — earlier this year. Simmons plans to use it as office space. (WDRB)

Listen

My Morning Jacket is releasing a new live album on Fri., Oct. 21. The Louisville-native rock band is known for its high-energy performances and has headlined major music fests like Bonnaroo + Lollapalooza. “MMJ Live Vol. 2: Chicago 2021” will be released on orange vinyl and includes hits like “Dondante” and “Mahgeetah.” 🎸 (LEO Weekly)

Network

Calling all local nonprofit professionals. Lodgic Everyday Community is hosting a free Nonprofit Networking Happy Hour on Thurs., Sept. 22 with complimentary food + drinks. Guests will also learn about Lodgic’s new Everyday Fundraising program. RSVP.

Arts

The annual St. James Court Art Show is just around the corner on Fri., Sept. 22-Sun., Oct. 2, which means the annual UnFair Art Show is, too. The secondary festival hosted the same weekend at Magnolia Bar exclusively features Louisville artists. Visit them both — they’re within walking distance of one another. 🎨

Plan ahead

This little piggy went to the market, this little piggy went to Porktoberfest. The annual Butchertown cooking competition Porktoberfest is slated for Fri., Oct. 7 at Copper & Kings. Local eateries will go pork butt to pork butt in this friendly contest with four winning categories. Get tickets to try the food or sign up to compete.

Seasonal

On Friday, we told you where to pick, eat, and even smell apples this season and now we’re going to tell you where to buy them by the box load. The 2022 tour of The Apple Truck is headed to Brownsboro Hardware & Paint on Fri., Sept. 23. Reserve your bushels. 🍎

Shop

In the market for a new ride? Whether you’re looking for a new or used car, here’s a list of the Best Midsize Sedans that will help fuel your search. 🚗 *

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Culture

Go Cards

16 beer tap handles on the back of a bar.

The image shows 16 different beer tap handles on a bar. | Photo by @bungalowjoes

Sports season has arrived, Louisvillians.

The Louisville Cardinals football team kicked off its first game Sat., Sept. 3 + UofL men’s and women’s basketball teams hit the court in October and November respectively.

So, we thought we’d share our three favorite Derby City sports bars to catch a game and a bite.

📍 Bungalow Joe’s,7813 Beulah Church Rd.
Watch every game, every week in this tropical-themed bar and grill. With 70+ different beers to choose from and a full menu, you’ll have all your game day needs.
Eat: Peck of Pickled Peppers
Drink: Local craft beer

📍 Gertie’s Sports Bar, 821 E. Market St.
Gertie’s NuLu recently expanded next door to open a sports-centric version of the downtown bar. It plays around-the-clock sports on its 14 televisions.
Eat: Frito pie
Drink: Tequila snow cone

📍 Blind Squirrel, 592 N. English Station Rd.
Voted “Best Sports Bar” by the Courier-Journal, this 10,800-sqft venue in the East End has 20+ TVs and a 16’x10’ big screen to show games.
Eat: Pickle fries
Play: Outdoor volleyball + indoor golf

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Senior City Editor Katie.

Editor’s pick: I don’t know about you, but September typically begins the season of eventful weekends for me — and this past weekend is no exception.

See how I spent the weekend in Derby City. Spoiler alert: Bourbon & Beyond, UofL football, and Oktoberfest all make an appearance.

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