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Local LOU love stories

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We looked for love... | Graphic by LOUtoday

For Valentine’s Day 2023, we made a map of places where our readers have made memories around Louisville.

We asked for your help compiling everything from Riverwalk proposals to weddings at Glassworks to making friends at UofL ballgames. Y’all did not disappoint.

Fourteen hearts scattered across a map of Louisville — ...and we found it. | Map by LOUtoday via Proxi

Explore these local LOU-ve stories by clicking on the hearts, but there’s one love story that we just had to share:

“In 2009, my husband and I were visiting Louisville and we had already fallen in love with the city. We were living in Chicago at the time and it was getting harder and harder to live there. We were walking on Market Street when I came across a “Before I Die” wall that the Speed Art Museum had installed. It was a big chalkboard with lines where you could write your dreams, wishes, desires, etc. I grabbed a piece of chalk and wrote “I want to live in Louisville.” It took five years and a LOT of work but we did it. Louisville has my heart and I am so grateful for my wish being granted.”
— Carolynne M.

Maybe the best love stories are the ones about Derby City itself. It has our hearts, too. 💜

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Friday, Feb. 10

Winter StoryWalk® | Friday, Feb. 10-Sunday, Feb. 12 | Times vary | Beckley Creek Park, 1411 Beckley Creek Pkwy., Louisville | Free | Walk the Egg Lawn Signature Trail dotted with signs that tell the children’s story “Bird Watch” by Christie Matheson.
Valentine’s Silent Disco | Friday, Feb. 10 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing, 642 Baxter Ave., Louisville | $10 | Sip craft beers and dance to your choice of music.

Saturday, Feb. 11

Flogging Molly | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 8 p.m. | Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St., Louisville | $37.50-$159 | See this Celtic punk band with opening shows from Anti-Flag and Skinny Lister.
Trees of the Winter Woods | Saturday, Feb. 11 | 2-4 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | $15-$20 | Learn about the wonder of winter in the forest through legends, lore, and facts.
Galentine’s Week | Saturday, Feb. 11 | LouVino Highlands, 1606 Bardstown Rd., Louisville | $40 | Book a table and enjoy a three course menu with champagne gummy bears.

Sunday, Feb. 12

Black History Film Series: “Aftershock” | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Main Library, 301 York St., Louisville | Free | Watch a documentary about maternal health in the US followed by a panel discussion.
Eat Your Heart Out! Annual Art Show 2023 | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 5-10 p.m. | Highlands Tap Room Bar & Grill, 1058 Bardstown Rd., Louisville | Free entry | Shop for gifts at this Valentine’s Day-themed group art show.
Galentine’s Bash | Sunday, Feb. 12 | 12-5 p.m. | TEN20 Craft Brewery, 1020 E. Washington St., Louisville | $20-$40 | This gal pal party includes interactive self-care stations, pink waffles, champagne, a DJ, and shopping from women-owned businesses.

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.

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Weather

44º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Number

$67 million. The amount of money from the American Rescue Plan that Derby City has allocated for public safety. The safety measures include violence intervention programs and surveillance cameras. 💰 (Louisville Public Media)
35,000. That’s the number of books the Louisville Free Public Library expects to give to underserved, local children as a result of a $123,000 grant from the PNC Foundation.

Cause

Donate Life KY is teaming up with the Kentucky Blood Center for a blood drive on Monday, Feb. 13 at 10301 Linn Station Rd. from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Give blood and receive a long-sleeve t-shirt as a thank you. Pro tip: fill out the questionnaire in advance. 🩸

Plan Ahead

The Kentucky Author Forums continues with Geraldine Brooks — Pulitzer Prize-winning author of “Horse: A Novel” — and journalist Diane Rehm. On Monday, March 27 head to the Kentucky Center Bomhard Theater for a book sale and discussion. Tickets are $30 (or $140 for a special dinner with the guests). 📚

Giveaway

Calling all wanderers: There’s only one more chance to cure your wanderlust. We just launched our final Fly Away Friday Giveaway, where Louisvillians can enter to win two roundtrip tickets to one of SDF’s 35+ nonstop destinations (yes, you read that right). Enter here. ✈️ *

Seasonal

Here’s your reminder that Valentine’s Day is next Tuesday. Don’t forget to order that special someone a bouquet of flowers that will leave a lasting impression. Psst — check out Floom, an online marketplace that partners with florists that deliver locally. Shop Floom’s selection of special edition Valentine’s Day arrangements. 💐 *

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Rah rah Racing ⚽

Check out Racing Louisville FC’s 2023 schedule

Save us a seat at Lynn Family Stadium. | Photo provided by Louisville City FC

The National Women’s Soccer League has announced Racing Louisville’s 2023 schedule. From the end of March to mid-October, Racing will host 11 home games and hit the road for 11 away games.

Meet the players

Racing will welcome back several of its notable players, including goalkeeper Katie Lund — who had an impressive 76% save percentage last year and midfielders Savannah DeMelo, Lauren Milliet, and Jaelin Howell.

New to the team are Abby Erceg, Carson Pickett, and Paige Monaghan. As well as international talent like Ary Borges (from Brazil), Uchenna Kanu (Nigeria), Thembi Kgatlana (South Africa), Elli Pikkujämsä (Finland).

Key games

Sunday, March 26 | Season kick-off game at Houston at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 1 | Racing’s first home game will be against Washington Spirit at 3 p.m.
Saturday, April 29 | Racing will take on OL Reign at 7:30 p.m. against stars Rose Lavelle and Megan Rapinoe

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Jessalin.

Editor’s pick: I had no idea that Louisville’s Central Park was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted — the same landscape architect who designed New York City’s Central Park.

Though my fellow editor Katie knew this already, I learned this tidbit from reader Meg W. who got engaged at Central Park. Be sure to check out the story.

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