Drunkwood is a Louisville-based Etsy seller that makes home decor pieces from reclaimed bourbon barrel wood. | Photo via Etsy
Pop quiz, Louisville. What’s better than shopping local? For 100 points: Shopping local from the comfort of your own home,of course. Not only is it one of the best ways to support the local economy, butlocally-crafted gifts tend to wow during the holidays (a big win in our book).
To kickstart your holiday shopping, we’ve rounded up 17 products we love from local Etsy shops — some of which hold the coveted Star Seller badge that’s given to sellers who consistently earn 5-star reviews, ship orders on time, and provide great customer service, aka less holiday stress for you.
Psst — Some of these items may sell out quickly due to limited quantities. Click on the link to the Etsy seller’s page to find something similar.
Waxed canvas golf pouch($43+) | Your golf buddy will love this bourbon-hued bag to hold their wallet, keys, and other items while on the course. | Bluegrass Fairway
Kentucky-shaped bourbon bottle display($225) | This bourbon bottle display is made from reclaimed bourbon barrels and shaped like Kentucky — it’s perfect for the bourbon lover in your life. | Drunkwood — Star Seller ⭐
Buy Local Holiday Bazaar | Monday, Nov. 28 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | University of Louisville, 2301 S. 3rd St., Louisville | Free | Load up on handmade holiday gifts from UofL Farmers’ Market vendors and other local artisans.
Tuesday, Nov. 29
Japanese Gift Wrapping | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 6-7:15 p.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens, 1435 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | $20-$25 | Learn how to wrap presents using a single piece of paper and tape + take home a traditional Furoshiki cloth.
Comedy Night | Tuesday, Nov. 29-Tuesday, Jan. 3 | 7-9 p.m. | Falls City Beer, 901 E. Liberty St., Louisville | Free | Visit this taproom every Tuesday for plenty of laughs while drinking great local beer.
The Soul of Christmas 2022 | Thursday, Dec. 1-Sunday, Dec. 4 | Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $43.88-$67.28 | A festive musical production that features beautiful renditions of holiday songs you know and love.
We have amonthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
Louisville Water customers can expect their monthly bills to increase by ~$1.10beginning on Jan. 1, 2023. The price increase is an effort to help offset the raised costs of water treatment chemicals and construction materials needed for water main upkeep. 🚰 (WDRB)
Seasonal
This is tree-mendous — WLKY created an interactive map so you can easily find live Christmas trees in the Lousiville area. The map includes seven farms and nurseries in Louisville, southern Indiana, and the surrounding areas. 🎄 (WLKY)
Biz
Stock Yards Bank & Trust was named one of the “Best Banks to Work For in 2022” by American Banker and Best Companies Group. The community bank was evaluated next to 90 others on workplace policies, practices, and demographics, as well as employee surveys. (American Banker)
Sports
Beverly “Bev” Goebel Yanez will joinRacing Louisville FC‘s technical staff as an assistant coach for the 2023 season. Bev is a former professional soccer player and the former assistant coach of NJ/NY Gotham FC. ⚽
Get the outdoor enthusiast in your life a gift that delivers year-round. The Sportsman’s Box is a quarterly gear subscription of personalized boxes that match your loved ones’ customized profile of hunting and fishing interests. Bonus: Use code for 6AMCITY for 25% off your first shipment. 📦 *
Asked
Louisville is home to many festive events, festivals, and happenings. So we want to know: what local holiday tradition do you love? Whether it’s community-wide or something you love to do with your family, let us know and we may share it in an upcoming newsletter.
Ranked
No. 11. That’s how Louisville ranks in housing affordabilityamong the largest metro areas. The Bureau of Economic Analysis gave Louisville a regional price parity index score of 91.91 out of 100, “meaning it’s about 8% more affordable than the national average.” (Louisville Business First)
Now Open
Wing Zone — an Atlanta-based chicken wing chain — opened its third location in Louisville on Fri., Nov. 25. The restaurant is located in the Pleasure Ridge Park neighborhood at 5210 Dixie Hwy. This location of Wing Zone will be open daily from 11 a.m.-12 a.m. 🍗 (Louisville Business First)
Celebrate
We want to wish a happy birthday to our teammate Mandey, 6AM City Sales Executive. Happy birthday, Mandey!
Tech
DYK? Louisville is home to almost 2,000 tech companies. The LouTechWorks program brings together K-12 institutions, higher ed institutions, employers + nonprofit organizations tocreate a deep pipeline of tech talent.*
Health
The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here, which means it’s time to ask yourself a big question: keep your coverage, or change it? Fidelity Medicare Services can help. Fidelity’s licensed Medicare advisors provide customized advice based on your situation — and if you choose a new plan, they’ll help you enroll.*
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