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Nashville coffee shop opening in Louisville, KY

An iced coffee in a plastic to-go cup is held in front of a storefront with orange gridded windows + a white brick doorway with an anchor above it.

Iced vanilla latte from the Germantown location in Nashville. | Photo by NASHtoday

A new-to-market coffee shop out of Nashville is opening its first location outside of Tennessee in Derby City and we’re more hyped than a double shot of espresso.

Barista Parlor will be opening downtown in the 29-story 500W tower — which has been undergoing a $16 million renovation over the past year by SomeraRoad. 500W, formerly known as the PNC Plaza, will welcome the trendy coffee shop in the lobby of the new, two-story atrium facing Jefferson Street.

Iced coffee in a plastic cup with a black straw is held in front of a white wall with an orange and blue banner sign at the top reading "Barista Parlor" — Barista Parlor plans to serve the same favorites from its menu in Nashville.

According to a post by the shop, the indoor and outdoor spaces will look and flow like its three other locations throughout Nashville, so expect bright colors, funky lights, exotic houseplants, vinyl records, and lots of natural light + a few unique design features.

It also plans to serve the same coffee, specialty drinks, food, and merch. Here’s a glance at its current menu + what we can look forward to:

Drip, pour over, and iced coffee
Specialty espresso drinks like its Honey Lavender latte
Elixirs including CBD + oat milk superfood drinks
10+ tea varieties — we’ve got our eye on you, Patagonia Wild Guava
Breakfast eats like biscuit sandwiches, burritos, bagels + toasts

Established in 2011, Barista Parlor sources its coffee from environmentally responsible farms and serves it in a space where commerce and art intersect. It plans to open later this year.

Want to catch the Barista Parlor buzz early? Order a bag of beans or sign up for a coffee subscription.

Barista Parlor is also currently hiring for all positions. Send your resume.

Bonus: Our sister market NASHtoday is no stranger to Barista Parlor. City Editor Skylar says the Iced Whiskey Carmel is her go-to.

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Thursday

Bringing Nature Into the City with Filson Historical Society | Thurs., Oct. 6 | 6-7 p.m. | The Filson Historical Society, 1310 S. 3rd St. | $15 | Join historian and filmmaker Laurence Cotton as he shares the life + career of Frederick Law Olmsted, who is responsible for the design of 17 Louisville parks. 🌳
Yoga with Plants | Thurs., Oct. 6 | 6:30-7:15 p.m. | Mahonia, 822 E. Market St. | $25 | Stretch among the lush greenery at this NuLu plant shop + each ticket includes a miniature succulent or cactus to take home. 🌵

Friday

The American Horrorplex | Fri., Oct. 7-Sat., Oct. 8 | 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

3rd Birthday Weekend Celebration | Sat., Oct. 8 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Logan Street Market | Free | Throw axes, dance in a silent disco + more at this three-year anniversary celebration. 🕺
Asian Night Market | Sat., Oct. 8 | 7 p.m. | Fourth Street Live! | Free | Hosted by the Asia Institute – Crane House, experience a traditional night market with vendors, Asian street food + Asian-themed dance and performances. 🏮
Free Tree Giveaway | Sat., Oct. 8 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Louisville Zoo | Free | Get your hands on a free, one-gallon tree to plant at home from varieties like redbud, pecan, serviceberry + more.

Sunday

Louisville Chili Cook-off 2022 | Sun., Oct. 9 | 12-6 p.m. | NuLu, 807 E. Market St. | Free | Louisville chili makers are bringing the heat in this culinary cook-off with cash prizes + live music from Five Below and Soul Circus.

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4 stunning homes we’d WFH in 👀

4 luxury homes we’d (love to) work from home in 🏡

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Architecturally designed by Atelier Design Architects, this one-owner home sits in the Covered Bridge Golf Community and overlooks the 14th tee. | Photo provided by Coldwell Banker McMahan

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12305 Hummingbird Way

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Weather

76º | Mostly sunny | 5% chance of rain

Announced

For the first time ever, an entire week is being dedicated to Derby City’s culinary icon — the Kentucky Hot Brown. Taking place from Mon., Oct. 24-Sun., Oct. 30, Louisville Hot Brown Week will function like other foodie weeks (Louisville Burger Week + Louisville Pizza Week) by downloading an app and visiting participating restaurants. 🥘

Development

River City developer Hagan Properties has submitted plans for a 370-unit apartment complex called Locust Creek Apartments at 18501 Shelbyville Rd. The East Louisville development will include 16 three-story buildings, two dog parks, a pet spa + a swimming pool and clubhouse. Rent will range from $1,200 to $2,500. (Louisville Business First)

Legacy

Country music legend and Kentuckian Loretta Lynn died yesterday at the age of 90. She was born in Butcher Hollow, KY, which is featured in her famous song — and movie of the same name — “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” Lynn visited Louisville in 1980 to attend the premiere of the movie. (WLKY)

Community

The master plan for Tyler Park (1501 Castlewood Ave.) is nearly complete according to a post by the Tyler Park Neighborhood Association. A playground, splashpad, bathrooms + tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts are all new to the 13-acre Olmsted Park created in 1906. See photos of the new additions. 🎾

Civic

Election Day workers are needed for the upcoming General Election on Tues., Nov. 8. Registered voters in Jefferson County can apply to work and be compensated $40 for a two-and-a-half hour training session + $260 for working Election Day. 🗳️

Arts

Iyabo “Mesa Pisa” Serikali’s photo essay “Broadway Past Ninth” explores the photographer’s early life in West Louisville through abandoned, under-construction, and remodeled landmarks — including the bright yellow Crystal Clean Car Wash on 17th and Broadway. Iyabo’s photos were featured in the “Home” issue of Louisville Magazine. (WFPL)

State

On Monday, Senate Bill 30 went into effect across the commonwealth. The bill allows the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to add organ donation questions to the car tag renewal process online. This will impact 30,000+ Kentuckians each month. Learn the five ways to renew your vehicle registration in Jefferson County. ❤️

Cause

On Wednesdays we wear pink. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and since pink is the symbolic color of the annual campaign, every Wednesday you visit Captain’s Quarters Riverside Grille donning the shade, the restaurant will donate 10% of your bill to Hope Scarves + Twisted Pink. 🎀

Plan Ahead

On Sun., Oct. 23, CycLOUvia will return to Bardstown Road for the last event of 2022. From 2-6 p.m, the popular Highlands street will close to vehicular traffic between Grinstead Drive and Douglass Boulevard to allow walkers, cyclists, skateboarders, dancers + more to take to the streets.

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A ballet set in Louisville’s Germantown 🩰

Louisville Ballet’s opening season performance in Louisville, KY

Coppélia is a comedic tale about a life-like doll.
| Photo by Sam English courtesy of Louisville Ballet

Tomorrow, Oct. 6, is the opening night of “Coppélia,” the first show of the Louisville Ballet’s 2022-2023 Season of Transendence at the Brown Theatre.

While the autumnal ballet can be traced back to Paris in 1870, this adaptation — which first premiered in October 2015 — is uniquely local because it’s set in Louisville’s own Germantown during the fall of 1917 just as the US joins World War I.

The comedic tale tells the story of a life-like doll mistaken for a mysterious woman, her creator, and the young lovers caught up in confusion. The choreography by Artistic Director Robert Curran was created specifically for the production + the set design was made by Louisville visual artist Jacob Heustis.

The ballet will run from Thurs., Oct. 6 through Sat., Oct. 8 and tickets start at $39.

Watch a short film on the creation of Louisville’s version of “Coppélia” by local media company KERTIS Creative.

THE WRAP

	Today’s issue was written by Senior City Editor Katie. Editor’s pick: Great minds drink alike. That’s why I thought I’d share a couple of upcoming wine events that had me at merlot. Crushable Natural Wine Show Vol. 4 \| Sun., Oct. 9 \| 1-4 p.m. \| Pizza Lupo, 1540 Frankfort Ave. \| $45+ \| If you’ve ever been curious about the natural wine movement, this one’s got the juice. Big, Bad, Bloody Reds \| Mon., Oct. 31 \| 7-9 p.m. \| Nouvelle Bar & Bottle, 214 S. Clay St. \| $60 \| Explore the intensity of various red wines from around the world + there is a Halloween costume contest. Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Find out what makes the Seelbach Hilton Louisville hauntingly great.
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