Events

• Trager Family JCC Hanukkah Celebration | Monday, Dec. 19 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Trager Family JCC, 3600 Dutchmans Ln. | Free | Celebrate with latkes, donuts, and live music by Misha Feign — plus a Hanukkah story at 4:30 p.m.
• Hanukkah Ice Skating at Paristown | Thursday, Dec. 22 | 6-8 p.m. | 731 Brent St. | $15 for skating | The night will be bright with ice skating, games, and giveaways — plus use promo code “JCC” to save $2 on the skating fee.

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• The Brown-Forman Nutcracker | Friday, Dec. 16-Friday, Dec. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $39.20-$168 | Travel to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy during this holiday classic with the Louisville Ballet and The Louisville Orchestra.
• Oldham Gardens Christmas Market | Friday, Dec. 16-Saturday, Dec. 17 | 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.
• After Hours at the Speed | Friday, Dec. 16 | 5-10 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $14-$20 | Check out the Speed’s new art nouveau exhibit, dance with the Louisville Silent Disco, and sip creative cocktails.
• Gardens Aglimmer | Friday, Dec. 16-Sunday, Dec. 18 | 6-9 p.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens, 1435 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | $0-$10 | Walk through a twinkling winter wonderland of oversized flowers, animals, light tunnels, icicle arches, and sip hot drinks from the Jingle All the Way Cafe.

• Holiday Bazaar & Ugly Christmas Sweater Pawty | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 5-9 p.m. | Club K9 Dog Bar, 9316 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville | Free | Dress up your furry friend for the holidays and shop vendors while enjoying Christmas-themed drinks.
• The Flea Off Market 12th Annual Indoor Holiday Bazaar | Saturday, Dec. 17-Sunday, Dec. 18 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | The Henry Clay, 604 S. 3rd St., Louisville | Free | Shop from local vendors inside this Beaux Arts architectural gem in downtown with a full bar onsite and live music.
• Santa at the Village | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Westport Village, 1315 Herr Ln., Louisville | Free | Snap a free photo with the big man in red before grabbing a donut from North Lime Coffee & Donuts.

• Eat Your Veggies | Sunday, Dec. 18 | 6:30 p.m. | The Fat Lamb, 2011 Grinstead Dr., Louisville | $85 | Dig into a five-course vegetarian dinner from award-winning Chef Dallas McGarity where all the proceeds benefit Dare to Care Food Bank — reservations required.

• Beef Bourguignon
• Tuscan-style holiday chicken with pasta
• Homemade pimento cheese
• Chocolate almond bourbon torte
• and more

• 40º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

• A new hydroponic indoor farm will soon be open in Shepherdsville. Square Roots will grow herbs and greens with a goal to produce 3 million packages of food per year. Check out its career opportunities. 🌱 (WAVE)
• Calling all innovators, entrepreneurs + startups: Louisville’s startup scene connects entrepreneurs and investors with opportunities to help emerging businesses find success. Learn more.*

• Butchertown cheese and charcuterie bar Cultured was named one of the country’s best restaurants, according to MSN’s “The Best Restaurants in the US, Ranked!” The cheese shop ranked No. 16 and was lauded for its charcuterie boards and carefully curated cocktails. 🧀

• Snoop Dogg will join 2X Game Changers’ board of directors as an honorary vice chairman. Rapper and author Master P will also join the board as an honorary chairman. The Louisville organization uses education, mentoring, and community involvement to support those impacted by violence. (The Courier-Journal)

• Dolly Parton’s forthcoming childrens’ book will be illustrated by Louisvillian artist, Mackenzie Haley. “Billy the Kid Makes it Big” will discourage kids from bullying and is slated for release next April. Preorder the book. 📚 (WLKY)

• It’s ok if you waited until the last minute to shop this season. There’s still time to shop items from our online shop Six & Main. We’re talking cocktail glasses, shirts, candles, mugs, and more. Our gift guides make shopping easy. 🛍️

• Want to score a gorgeous, thoughtfully-constructed holiday floral arrangement for your dining room (or the perfect host gift)? Enter: Kroger, which sends employees from its floral department to complete the Floral Education Program of Kentucky. Here are five more holiday hacks for Kroger shoppers. 🌹*

• This Princeton grad’s startup raised $161 million to help people plan for retirement — its free tool can match you with up to three vetted financial advisors serving your area who can help you work towards financial freedom. Try it out for yourself.*

• Still shopping for the hunter or angler in your life? Sportsman’s Box, the leading gear discovery service for outdoorsmen, is adding a free $100 credit for all new members through Saturday, Dec. 31. Choose from nine leading brands with your first Sportsman’s Box and claim your free gift. 🎣 *

• Calling all globetrotters. If exploring bucket list destinations while meeting like-minded travelers is one of your 2023 goals, consider booking a small group trip with Encounters Travel. See one of the seven wonders of the world on the Jordan & Egypt Explorer Trip or snorkel among diverse marine life on the Maldives Uncovered Tour.*