Bendigo Fletcher | Friday, Dec. 30 | 8 p.m. | $18 | Local indie folk
Pro tip:Not only is Zanzabar a great place to discover new artists, it’s the only venue in Louisville where you can order some hummus and play pinball in its vintage arcade.
Pretty Woman: The Musical (Touring) | Wed., Nov. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Whitney Hall, The Kentucky Center, Louisville | $36.00 - $121.00 | See this musical based on the 1990 film of the same name.
Thursday, Dec. 1
Martinis & Mistletoe | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 5-8 p.m. | KMAC Museum, 715 W. Main St., Louisville | Free | Sip martinis and shop artfully curated gifts at this downtown museum.
Carmel Christkindlmarkt | Thursday, Dec. 1-Friday, Dec. 30 | 4-11 p.m. | Carmel Christkindlmarkt, 10 Carter Green, Carmel, Indiana | Free | This award-winning authentic German Christmas market features unique market gifts, sips and bites like Glühwein + mulled beer, outdoor ice rink, and more.*
Friday, Dec. 2
All is Bright! | Friday, Dec. 2 | 6-8 p.m. | Westport Village, 1315 Herr Ln., Louisville | Free | Swing by this holiday celebration featuring Santa Claus + live music, festive treats, stilt walking, and pop-up vendors like Smor Bakeri.
Saturday, Dec. 3
Santa Sleigh 5K for Kids | Saturday, Dec. 3 | 9 a.m. | Joe Creason Park, 1297 Trevilian Way, Louisville | $30 | Don your ugliest sweater in this family friendly race benefitting Ronald McDonald House.
Sunday, Dec. 4
Brian Regan | Sunday, Dec. 4 | 7 p.m. | The Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway, Louisville | $48.73-$67.28 | See this stand-up comedian known for his clean routines and self-deprecating humor.
Tuesday, Dec. 6
Wild Turkey Bourbon Dinner | Tuesday, Dec. 6 | 6:30 p.m. | North of Bourbon, 935 Goss Ave., Louisville | $150 | Dig into a four-course meal paired with Wild Turkey bourbon.
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The market is open Thursdays 4-9 p.m. and Friday-Sunday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. through Dec. 30 — parking + admission is free. | Photo provided by Carmel Christkindlmarkt
Feeling festive, Louisville? An authentic German Christmas market awaits you at the award-winning Carmel Christkindlmarkt.
While a flight to Germany is ~9 hours (and a hefty price tag) a visit to Carmel, IN is just a ~2 hour drive away. See why USA Today voted it Best Holiday Market — not once, but twice. Look forward to:
The Whirling Tiger, which closed in September, will open under new ownership. Co-owners and Louisvillians Mark Evans and Alley McDowell have taken the reins of the Butchertown bar and venue at 1335 Story Ave. No reopening date has been set, but holiday decorations are up — so Christmas could come early. 🐅
Edu
The University of Louisville will convene a special meeting of its Board of Trustees at 10:30 a.m. this morning. The board is likely to announce a new president to replace interim president Dr. Lori Stewart Gonzalez. (WAVE)
Civic
Louisville Water announced a $250,000 donation to the Louisville Water Foundation, which provides direct utility bill relief for customers through its Drops of Kindness program and coordinates funding for water-related nonprofits.💧 (WHAS11)
Sports
Churchill Downs Inc. signed a deal with DraftKings to offer pari-mutuel wagering on horse racing. The deal will utilize Churchill’s existing online betting software TwinSpires. DK HORSE is planned to launch before the 2023Kentucky Derby. 🐎 (Louisville Business First)
Trending
The mother of Louisville rapper Jack Harlow appeared in a Kosair Charities video teaching volunteers how to gift wrap 2,000 presents for kids in need. Mama Harlow said of her son that, as a kid, “The child simply could not wrap.” (WDRB)
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Pro tip: Blend in by saying “I simply must retire to the parlor” before walking into the parlor. | Photo via Cambium Marketing
This weekend some of Old Louisville’s historic Victorian homes will open their doors to spread the holiday cheer as part of the Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour.
From 12-5 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 and Sunday, Dec. 4, you can sneak a peek before Christmas — don’t worry, you’re allowed — into Victorian mansions and townhomes dressed for the holidays. The tour is an easy, self-paced walk of three blocks around St. James Court.
Snag an Early Bird ticket before 9 p.m. on Friday for $30, a ticket at the door for $35 — or volunteer and spend your whole afternoon in the mansions for free.
THE WRAP
Today’s issue was written by Dayten.
Editor’s pick: Hey there, Louisville. I’m Dayten Rose, your National Content Editor based in Kansas City, and I’ll be popping in now and again to help out Katie here in the 502. My last concert? Sammy Rae & the Friends. If you get a chance, take the chance, because they’re stunning performers. Or just listen on Spotify.
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