They’re the cat’s paw-jamas

Meet the cats of LOUtoday

An adult white cat with blue eyes sits inside a white basket.

Ranger has been Katie’s pet since 2016. | Photo by LOUtoday

National Cat Day was on Sat., Oct. 29 and if you didn’t know, we’re cat people here at LOUtoday — don’t worry, we still have love for the doggos. Since we didn’t get to celebrate this purrfect day with you, we thought we’d introduce you to our furry, in-house mascots that keep us company during the work day.

So without further ado, meet Tangy + Ranger.

🐾 Tangy

This handsome orange guy became Sarah’s through a friend of a friend — how most cat owner stories begin — and she picked him up at Dinosaur World (it was the midpoint between LOU and his birthplace, Clarksville, TN). Since he entered her life in September 2020, Sarah’s workdays have been punctuated by his tiny chirps + his paws poking her through her chair.

Favorite treat: Temptations cat treats — in the classic seafood medley flavor
Favorite activities: Chasing the 800th feather toy Sarah has bought for him this year + morning snuggles
What annoys them the most: When Sarah’s cooking dinner and can’t pay attention to him (read: can’t shake the feather toy)

🐾 Ranger

Ranger and Katie came together in 2016 after a friend’s cat had kittens. It wasn’t her idea to keep him, but they grew to love one another, and by grew, we’re talking 20-lbs grew.

Favorite treat: Ice cubes
Favorite activities: Eating, running outside + chasing lizards
What annoys them the most: Vacuuming (and taking pictures)

While National Cat Day was a day to give extra pets to the four-legged friends we love, it was also created in 2005 to bring awareness to the number of cats that need to be rescued each year.

Tangy and Ranger are lucky to have forever homes, but Louisville Metro Animal Services has lots of pets who still need to find theirs. Plus, the agency is currently waiving all adoption fees since the no-kill shelter is operating at full capacity.

If you find a new friend, send us a photo. We’d love to meet them.

Bonus: Get last-minute deals on Halloween costumes for your pets from Feeders Supply.

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Wednesday, November 2

Mid-week Nature Walk | Wed., Nov. 2 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest | $10+ | Take an afternoon stroll with a volunteer naturalist to see what treasures autumn reveals.

Thursday, November 3

Cocktails & Conservation | Thurs., Nov. 3 | 6:30-10 p.m. | High Horse Bar, 1032 Story Ave. | $20 | Help raise money for the Forecastle Foundation at this benefit show with Zach Longoria — recently rebranded to Unusual Heat — with a free Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey tasting.

Friday, November 4

Celebrating Alun | Fri., Nov. 4-Sat., Nov. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Whitney Hall at The Kentucky Center | $39.20 - $123.20 | Celebrate the life + artistry of the Louisville Ballet’s former artistic director through three of his past works.
Liquor Lab Cocktail Class | Fri., Nov. 4 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Liquor Lab, 823 E. Market St. | $65.00 | Mix up three cocktails with drink experts during this hands-on class with bites from local restaurants.

Saturday, November 5

ColorFest | Sat., Nov. 5 - Sun., Nov. 6 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest | Celebrate the beauty of fall foliage at this festival with a corn pit, mud pie kitchen, pumpkin rolling, giant slides + more.
Overalls Sewing School | Sat., Nov. 5 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave.| $200.00 | Complete your own pair of overalls from start to finish at this sewing class where students should know their way around a sewing machine.

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You’re invited to an exclusive hygge dinner this Saturday 🍂

The dinner will be held Sat., Nov. 5 and will be illuminated by candlelight to help guests soak in the enchantment of the fall season. | Photo by LolaBloom Photography for The Hygge Gathering

Let’s get cozy. Savor the season with a farm-to-table autumn dinner at The Butcher Rose Bed & Breakfast — thoughtfully styled by Kim Morrison, owner of The Hygge Gathering, specializing in creating intimate, elevated events to encourage meaningful connection.

Enjoy a three-course, gluten-free dinner of seasonal culinary delights crafted by chef Alison Settle, 2022 James Beard nominee + former executive chef at Barn8. The evening culminates with a post-dinner firepit gathering.

Availability is limited, by design, to only 20 guests ($160 per person).*

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Weather

67º | Showers | 42% chance of rain

Open

Legendary Louisville entertainer Jerry Green is hosting a grand opening for the new location of his nightclub in Hotel Louisville (120 W. Broadway) on Fri., Nov. 4 from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m. Jerry Green and Friends is known for their over-the-top performances of live funk, soul + R&B music.
Jeff’s Donuts opened a third location in Derby City. The new 24-hour, seven days a week shop is located at 6405 Bardstown Rd. in Fern Creek. In addition to classic deep-fried pastries, Jeff’s also whips up Texas-size donuts — which have to be ordered 12 hours in advance. 🍩 (WDRB)

Closed

Downtown tiki bar The Limbo poured its last Mai Tai over the weekend. Owner Olivia Griffin opened the island-themed bar in 2018 and offered a robust tropical drink menu + regularly hosted burlesque nights. Need a rum-based cocktail? Head to South Seas in Butchertown or The Merryweather in Schnitzelburg. 🍹

Louisvillian

Norton Healthcare’s Dr. Victor J. Shpilberg is climbing Mt. Everest. The 61-year-old primary care physician’s ~83-mile hike to the top begins on Wed., Nov. 2 — and if his journey to “the roof of the world” is successful, he’ll join 6,000+ people around the globe who have reached the summit. ⛰️ (WDRB)

Travel

How does Scott’s Cheap Flights work? Sign up for free, follow up to five airports, and Scott’s will notify you when flights are 40-90% off. Bonus: You can browse deals immediately after signing up (like a $300+ round trip to Bermuda). 🌴*

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5 Louisville Podcast Episodes for October

Listen to these 6 eerie stories this Halloween. | Photo by @eronplev | Photo courtesy of Louisville Tourism

Since today is the spookiest day of the spooky season, we thought we’d reshare the haunting + curious Louisville stories we rounded up last year for our “6 Louisville podcast episodes for October.” Happy listening — and no covering your ears, y’all.

🎃 “How Did Hillcrest Avenue Become Halloween Headquarters?,” Curious Louisville
This 5-minute episode tells the origin story of Crescent Hill’s most decorated street + what it’s like to be a homeowner there.

🏥 “Withering Heights,” Lore
This award-winning, non-fiction podcast with an Amazon TV series, shares the tale of Waverly Hills Sanatorium.

👽 “Aliens Over Kentucky,” UFO Chronicles Podcast
Listen to Louisville natives Jacob and Jenny Floyd — aka the Frightening Floyds — recount extraterrestrial events + encounters from their book, “Aliens Over Kentucky,” including a story about the 1993 showdown between Jefferson County Police and a UFO.

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THE WRAP

	Today’s issue was written by Senior City Editor Katie. Editor’s pick: I celebrated Halloween on Saturday at Tony and the Tan Lines’ Hallow Queen show at Headliners Music Hall. While my costume this year — Audrey + Audrey II from “Little Shop of Horrors” — has retired to the closet for the year, here’s a photo of the time I was a clown for Halloween in the 1990s — before I cried. Apparently, I had to wear the costume because my grandma got it on sale after Halloween the year before (which is total Midwest behavior) and my mom didn’t want to hurt her feelings. Turns out, sad clowns are much more memorable than happy ones. Missed yesterday’s newsletter? $354 million in investments are coming to LOU.

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