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

• O.H. Ingram River Aged Whiskey Tasting | Thu., Nov. 3 | 7-8 p.m. | Westport Whiskey & Wine, 1115 Herr Ln. | $10.00 | Hear a discussion about this distillery + taste a full range of its brands — straight whiskey, rye, bourbon, and this year’s 2022 flagship bourbon.

• Celebrating Alun | Fri., Nov. 4, Sat., Nov. 5, Sat., Nov. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W Main St, Louisville | $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. STE 103, Louisville | $65.00 | Mix up three cocktails with drink experts during this hands-on class + bites from local restaurants.
• NerdLouvia22 | Fri., Nov. 4 - Sat., Nov. 5 | 4-11 p.m. | Art Sanctuary , 1433 S. Shelby St., Louisville | $15.00 | Enjoy two-days of “nerdy” vendors, panels and workshops + a variety of games — including card, board, and tabletop.

• ColorFest | Sat., Nov. 5 - Sun., Nov. 6 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | Celebrate the beauty of fall foliage at this festival with a corn pit, mud pie kitchen, pumpkin rolling, giant slides + more.
• Louisville City FC vs. Tampa Bay Rowdies | Sat., Nov. 5 | 7:30 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams St, Louisville | $21.00 - $137.00 | Watch the boys in purple compete for the trophy in this USL Championship Playoff game.

• Solidarity Medicine Making | Tue., Nov. 8 | 6-9 p.m. | Louisville Grows, 1541 Portland Ave. , Louisville | Free | Learn how to make herbal home medicines like elderberry syrup in this hands-on class.
  

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• Mexican breakfast and lunch spot Con Huevos announced a fifth location coming to Norton Commons in 2023. The location will open at 10639 Meeting St. in the former Ramsi’s Cafe. The scratch-made eatery is known for dishes like tres leches pancakes, huevos rancheros + Cuban coffee. Visit its other locations. 🥞

• Distillery Commons has sold to St. Louis-based equity firm Bamboo Acquisitions after being owned by Kinetic Properties since the mid-1970s. The purchase of the six-acre property comes after Bamboo Acquisition bought the onsite rickhouse in September — which has since been demolished to make way for a mixed-use development. (Louisville Business First)

• A new Norton Children’s campus is open in Hikes Point inside the former K-mart at 3911 Taylorsville Rd. The 45,000-sqft facility represents a $16 million investment that aims to improve pediatric care in the community. It houses an autism center + orthopedics, eye, and primary care facilities. 🩺 (The Lane Report)

• 3,600. That’s how many holiday workers UPS Worldport is hiring. Seasonal employees are essential to meet the anticipated volume of packages headed to Worldport, which is the largest sorting + logistics facility in the US. Potential workers can apply during the national hiring event, Brown Friday, Fri., Nov. 4-Sat., Nov. 5. (The Courier-Journal)

• Thanksgiving travelers, rejoice. The nine-day closure of the Sherman Minton Bridge has been rescheduled to happen after the holiday. Starting Mon., Nov. 28, I-64 East will be closed through 5 a.m. on Wed., Dec. 7. Find out which ramps will be closed + how to detour. ⛔ (WAVE3)

• National Doughnut Day will be here faster than you can say, “donut hole” and we’re planning some content for foodie holiday on Sat., Nov. 5. Tell us what you know about the fried dough — from specialties like Hi-Five Donuts’ fried chicken sandwich served on a donut to who has the best long john.

• In August, we toured a rehabbed 19th-century Victorian mansion in the Beechmont neighborhood. Now, you can get a look at this blue behemoth, too, on Fri., Nov. 4 from 6-9 p.m. during An Evening of Art & Architecture — which includes local art, a home historian + snacks and drinks. 🏡

• On Sat., Nov. 5, Waverly Park in South Louisville will host its inaugural Youth Fishing Derby from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fishing enthusiasts ages two to 15 can participate for free — with a parent or guardian. Equipment and bait will be available, just register in advance. 🎣

• Savor the season with an evening of cozy togetherness during The Hygge Gathering’s Autumn Dinner (happening Sat., Nov. 5) — ft. a three-course, gluten-free dinner of seasonal culinary delights + a fireside gathering. Availability is limited, by design, to only 20 guests ($160 per person).*

• 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.*

• Did you know you can share your Black Friday deals with our LOUtoday readers? Promote your business with us by submitting a deal to be included in our Fri., Nov. 25 newsletter. Pricing varies by market + must be submitted by Wed., Nov. 16.

• The holiday season is just around the corner and we have the perfect wine chiller to keep your bottle of sparkly cool when hosting guests. Not only is it stainless steel and vacuum insulated, but its three different styles — teakwood, black marble, and calacatta gold — are sure to pop against your holiday decor. 🍾*

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