We started with 100 verses, but decided to trim it down. | Photo by LOUtoday
The temps are dropping, trees are getting lit, and carolers are caroling. It’s that time of year, so we thought we’d contribute to holiday festivities with our own semi-original song, featuring our favorite topic. So, here you have it: LOUtoday’s 12 Days of Louisville.
On the 12th day of Christmas, Louisville sent to me... 🎶
A $12 million dollar distillery
Development news is one of our favorite gifts to give — like the new Trellis Brewing Co. and Ferncliff Distillery coming to Smoketown.
Eleven questions with David Dominé
We sat down with Old Louisville’s premier ghost story writer. He had plenty of local spooky stories to get you in the holiday spirit.
$10 lunches
Get more bang for you buck while trying all of the delicious lunches Louisville has to offer for $10 or less.
Seven winter drinks If you’d rather leave it to the pros, these spots have festive coffee and cocktail concoctions for a limited time.
Six local tacos
A good taco works for every meal — so plan your whole day around these tacos available from breakfast to late night.
Five winter festivals
Nothing says “the start of the holidays” like lights, ice skating, and photos with Santa.
Four heritage trades
Louisville loves the classics, whether it’s our tintype photography or pizza with stone-milled flour.
Three unusual things to check out
And when we say “check out,” we mean “borrow from Louisville’s library of Casio keyboards and giant scissors,” of course.
Two immersive restaurants
No passport required to stop in at these restaurants capturing moments in Italian and Cuban history.
Oldham Gardens Christmas Market | Friday, Dec. 9-Saturday, Dec. 10 | 4-9 p.m. | 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens, 6300 Old Lagrange Rd., Crestwood | Free | Shop from local artisans and grab a bite to eat from Backside Grill.
Guillermo Del Toro’s Pinocchio | Friday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 11 | 6-8 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $8-$12 | See this classic story reinvented by Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Guillermo del Toro.
Liquor Lab Cocktail Class | Friday, Dec. 9 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Liquor Lab, 823 E. Market St. Ste. 103, Louisville | $65 | Mix up three cocktails with drink experts during this hands-on class with bites from local restaurants.
MOVIE: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation | Friday, Dec. 9 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Kentucky Science Center, 727 W. Main St., Louisville | $5 | See this classic holiday comedy on Kentucky’s only four-story screen.
Saturday, Dec. 10
Made Market: Louisville Holiday Market | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville | $5 | Shop from 75 of Louisville’s makers.
Mariah Carey Christmas Drag Brunch | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Le Moo, 2300 Lexington Rd., Louisville | $40 | All you want for Christmas is Le Moo.
Christmas on the Farm | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 12-7 p.m. | Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Ln., Louisville | Free | Make holiday crafts, see interpretative performances, enjoy refreshments, and more
Mile Wide Beer Co. 6th Anniversary Celebration | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 12 p.m.-12 a.m. | Mile Wide Beer Co., 636 Barret Ave., Louisville | Free | Celebrate six years of this lower Highlands brewery.
SNKR BST Louisville | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 1-6 p.m. | Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville | $20-$60 | Shop Kentucky’s largest sneaker expo with vintage streetwear.
Sunday, Dec. 11
Wreath Making Party with Tiffany Woodard Design | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 1 p.m. | The Bellwether Hotel, 1300 Bardstown Rd., Louisville | $95-$115 | Make a small or large wreath with live greenery — snacks and drinks provided.
502 Film End of the Year Wrap Party | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 6-9 p.m. | 21c Museum Hotel, 700 W. Main St., Louisville | Free | Sip Rabbit Hole cocktails, snack on light bites, see the Best of Below the Line Short Film Review, and listen to tunes from Magic Domdi.
We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
This Saturday, Dec. 10, The Whirling Tiger is opening as a holiday pop-up called “Snowflakes” until it officially reopens in January. Stop in for some holiday cheer any day of the week starting at 5 p.m. The Butchertown mid-century modern bar and venue is located at 1335 Story Ave. ❄️
South Carolina-based boutique chain Palmetto Moon filed to move into Mall St. Matthews. The 8,314-sqft space will undergo $550,000 in renovations, and will be the store’s northernmost location when completed. (Louisville Business First)
Announced
Churchill Downs unveiled the official artfor the 2023 Kentucky Derby. Designed by Brazilian artist Romero Britto, the piece is characteristic of his bright, colorful style with unique patterns. Grab a limited edition print at the Kentucky Derby Store. 🐎 (WAVE)
Closing
Tomorrow, Dec. 10, is the last day of business for Everyday Kitchen and Cafe in NuLu. The modern comfort food restaurant and separate coffee shop, located at 552 E. Market St., is part of Lodgic Everyday Community coworking space and childcare center — which will remain open. We’ll miss the Nashville hot tofu sammie the most.
Community
Pardon the Bardstown Road dust. Redesign construction began a few months ago, but due to weather delays and material shortages, work is postponed until spring. The project is a joint effort between Metro, state government, and community partners and should be complete by April 2023. (WAVE)
Sports
Louisville-native Jeff Brohm, head coach of the Purdue Boilermakers for the last six years, may be named UofL football’s head coach. Meanwhile, former Super Bowl MVP Deion Branch will serve as interim coach through the end of bowl season. 🏈 (WAVE)
Asked
We didn’t get the name Bourbon City for nothing. With seven of the 18 stops on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail located in LOU, we’re bound to have a few bourbon bars that impress even the most dapper of Don Drapers — and we want to know which ones are the best. Pour us your favorite. 🥃
Seasonal
OneWest’s first annual Winter Wonderlanddrive-thru holiday experience will take place Friday, Dec. 16-Sunday, Dec. 18. Line your car up between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. at 4501 W. Broadway to hear a choral performance directed by Troy Bell and see 200,000 lights.
Cause
Today and tomorrow, bring hygiene products, winter clothing, socks, gift cards, and blankets into Hauck’s Corner in Germantown to benefit Volunteers of America. Can’t make it? Donate to VOA’s Amazon wish list. 🎁
Job
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Giveaway
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THE WRAP
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