LOU, you’re a work of art

13 murals around Louisville

The “4th Street Kentucky Mural” features 10+ nods to Kentucky culture. | Photo by LOUtoday

We all know that LOU has a vibrant art scene — and we’re not just talking about the Speed Art Museum or KMAC Museum. One of our all-time favorite galleries? Louisville itself.

Derby City is home to a number of meaningful murals and street art pieces. Today, we’re sharing where to find pieces that really paint a picture of our city.

🎨 Downtown

LOUtoday_The Wishing Well — “Hope Springs — The Wishing Well” depicts an underwater world.

“Hope Springs — The Wishing Well,” 4th and Main Streets | By Whitney Olsen

This mixed-media art piece transforms MSD’s downtown flood pump station into a shimmery, underwater work of art.

🎨 Old Louisville

“Greetings from Louisville,” 1101 Central Ave. | By Victor Ving and Lisa Beggs

Part of the nationwide mural project “Greetings Tour” (the artists have a goal to paint a mural in all 50 states), this postcard-style art piece incorporates iconic Louisville imagery into every letter.

🎨 NuLu

LOUtoday_rabbit hole mural — Rabbit Hole Distillery commissioned this piece of art with major noir vibes.

“Rabbit Hole,” 700 E. Market St. | By Jeremy Booth and Often Seen Rarely Spoken

This Vector Noir-style painting serves as the backdrop to one of Louisville’s most beloved patios and was commissioned by the nearby Rabbit Hole Distillery.

🎨 Portland

“Whatever you are, be a good one,” 15th and Rowan Streets | By Often Seen Rarely Spoken

This Abraham Lincoln quote is brought to a bright yellow life on the side of a warehouse around the corner from the fifteenTWELVE compound — and it also pays homage to the legacy of an anonymous Louisville street artist.

🎨 Shelby Park + Smoketown

Loutoday_whiskey got me in trouble — Shoot a photo (and a bourbon) at Trouble Bar.

“Whiskey got me in to trouble,” 1149 S. Shelby St. | By Bryan Patrick Todd

Designed for Shelby Park bourbon bar Trouble Bar — is a mural dedicated to a saying most Louisvillians know all too well.

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Wednesday, Feb. 1

Magical, Mystical World of Roots – Virtual Workshop | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Virtual | $25-$35 | Join a discussion about the magical relationship between plant roots and fungi and how to encourage it in your garden.
The Return of B Movie Bingo! | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 8 p.m. | Planet of the Tapes, 640 Barret Ave., Louisville | Free | Watch a classic cult film and mark off movie tropes on your bingo card to win prizes.

Thursday, Feb. 2

Tailspin SPELLING BEE(R) | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 6:15 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing, 642 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Win tickets to Tailspin Ale Fest during this spelling bee.

Friday, Feb. 3

The Love of Black Creation Exhibition | Friday, Feb. 3 | 6 p.m. | Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd., Louisville | $20-$700 | Attend opening night of this exhibition that highlights Black Excellence through visual, literary, and musical art — plus poetic performances and two drink tickets.
National Golden Retriever Day | Friday, Feb. 3 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Club K9 Dog Park Bar, 9316 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville | Free | Celebrate National Golden Retriever Day with raffles, adoptions, and $5 golden ales.

Saturday, Feb. 4

Oddities & Curiosities Expo 2023 | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville | $11.55-$249.09 | See the strange and unusual artworks, antiques, funeral collectibles, and more from 150+ oddity vendors.
2023 Chocolate Crawl | Saturday, Feb. 4 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Downtown LaGrange, 208 E. Main St., La Grange | $15 | Sample chocolate treats from at least 15 local businesses.

Tuesday, Feb. 7

Galentine’s Week | Tuesday, Feb. 7 | LouVino Highlands, 1606 Bardstown Rd., Louisville | $40 | Book a table and enjoy a three course menu with champagne gummy bears.

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.

PLAN YOUR FEBRUARY

Weather

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Biz

Local breakfast and brunch chain Wild Eggs is now owned by a Miami-based investment group called PG Growth Opportunities Fund I. The deal included 15 restaurant locations and future franchising rights. Wild Eggs’ corporate offices will stay in Derby City and its employees will be retained in their current roles. (WDRB)
In other foodie news, Daisuki Sushi is looking to expand from its counter-service Logan Street Market location to a sit-down restaurant in the former Faces Bar & Bistro on Bardstown Road — next door to LouVino Highlands. The new location will offer an expanded menu and plans to be open in late February. (The Courier-Journal)

Edu

Online booking is open for the Kentucky Science Center’s School’s Out Science Camps for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. There are several themes to choose from based on pop culture — like Minecraft and “Stranger Things.” Pro tip: Book through Monday, Feb. 13 and get $20 off per week using the code BIRDY. 🧪

Try This

If your sourdough is feeling more like a sournough then Grain Wright’s Beginner’s Sourdough For Busy People class is here to knead it into shape. Learn the “set-it-and-forget-it” method for making sourdough bread in this three hour, $80 workshop on Sunday, Feb. 26 where you’ll leave with a bake-ready loaf. 🍞

Seasonal

Take your love on the road during Danger Run’s Valentine’s Day-themed puzzle game, Romance Run, played from your car. The experience includes a romantic drive to discover and solve clues to help Cupid find the one. Book a game for $75 per couple from Monday, Feb. 6 to Sunday, Feb. 26. 💘
Instead of roses or chocolate, opt for an experiential Valentine’s Day gift this year, like an intimacy card deck or chocolate truffle making kit from Uncommon Goods. Wanna plan the ultimate date night? Order this fondue set for two or enjoy this virtual romantic painting class. 💝 *

List

It’s going to be a busy year, LOU. Here are 16 events in 2023 that are expected to have the biggest positive economic impact on our city. (Guess which one is No. 1?)*

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Katie.

Editor’s pick: In high school, I was commissioned to paint a few murals myself.

Nothing major, just a few paintings for daycares. If you ever find yourself at the Jeffersonville YMCA peep my work in the daycare center.

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