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6 places to catch fried fish in LOU

Three, food-grade heat lamps hover over silver tins of fried foods.

Senior City Editor Katie also enjoys the Friday fish frys at St. Joseph Church in her neighborhood. | Photo by LOUtoday

Gill up, Louisvillans, fish fry season is upon us. Whether you’re observing Lent for the next few weeks or just love a good piece of fried fish, here are five spots to indulge in according to our readers.

🪝 Hooked on Frankfort, 3200 Frankfort Ave. — suggested by reader Jon C.

This year-round seafood restaurant in Crescent Hill has everything from classic fried fish sandos to smoked peel-and-eat shrimp and frog legs. They claim to have the best fried fish — guess you’ll have to try it to find out.

🪝 4th Annual Fish Fry-Days, The Merryweather, 1101 Lydia St. — Senior City Editor Katie’s pick

This weekly pop-up runs through Friday, April 7 and features fried fish and other seafood dishes by POCO like fish tacos, and if we’re lucky, an entire fish. Beer pitcher specials are also in the mix during the events.

Two cafeteria trays with white, styrofoam plates filled with fried dish and french fries. — Fish fry spread from St. Joseph Church.

🪝 St. James Fish Fry, 1818 Edenside Ave. — suggested by reader Rob S.

Choose between a fish or rolled oyster dinner plate served with white or rye bread, two sides, two hushpuppies, and a dessert every Friday, 5-7:30 p.m. through the end of March. Plus, enter a split-the-pot or cake raffle.

🪝 Hill Street Fish Fry, 111 E. Hill St. — suggested by reader Terry M.

Since 1993, this counter-service fish joint has served 10+ seafood dinners including catfish, butterfly shrimp, and oysters — plus, makes all its sauces in house.

🪝 Good Shepherd Church Lenten Fish Fry, Lehmann Hall, 3525 Rudd Ave. — suggested by reader Tangie W.

Grab a fish dinner with all the fixings and stick around for raffles and pull tabs every Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. through March 31.

Bonus: If you’ve ever wondered why there are so many fish fries in Derby City, listen to this episode of Louisville Public Media’s “Curious Louisville.”

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Monday, Feb. 20

Black History Power Diversity Breakfast | Monday, Feb. 20 | 8:45-10 a.m. | The Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main St., Louisville | $50 | Hear from keynote speaker Gwen Evans, program manager at Amazon, and enjoy a continental breakfast and tour of the museum.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

Mardi Gras 2023 | Tuesday, Feb. 21 | 11-12 a.m. | Lou Lou on Market, 812 E. Market St., Louisville | Free | Celebrate Fat Tuesday with a taste of New Orleans’ food, drinks, and music.

Wednesday, Feb. 22

Chair Yoga | Wednesday, Feb. 22 | 10-11 a.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens, 1435 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | $15 | Enjoy a gentle stretch during this class best for beginners.

Thursday, Feb. 23

“13: The Musical” | Thursday, Feb. 23, Saturday, Feb. 25, Sunday, Feb. 26 | Times vary | Trager Family Jewish Community Center, 3600 Dutchmans Ln., Louisville | $25 | See this musical about being 13 and fitting in and standing out.

Friday, Feb. 24

Kentucky Flea Market Spring Fling 2023 | Friday, Feb. 24-Sunday, Feb. 26 | Times vary | Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville | Free | Shop 500+ booths with antiques, collectibles, clothing, and more.

Saturday, Feb. 25

Spin | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | TEN20 Craft Brewery, 1020 E. Washington St., Louisville | Free | Shop Kentuckianas largest record show with CDs, 45s, DVDs, record consoles, and more.
Celebration of Science: Boundless Reach | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 6 p.m.-12 a.m. | Kentucky Science Center, 727 W. Main St., Louisville | $300-$3,000 | Support science across the commonwealth at this gala with a cocktail reception, dinner, and science-themed entertainment.

Thursday, March 2

Spotlight Series: Women in Focus | Thursday, March 2-Saturday, March 4 | Times vary | Louisville Ballet, 315 W Broadway, Louisville | $39-$123 | Join Louisville Ballet for this mixed-repertory series, which celebrates women in dance with three new works.*

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Weather

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Announced

On Sunday, June 18, Ben Folds will land his “What Matters Most Tour” at the Louisville Palace. The singer-songwriter and pianist is known for being the frontman of the mid-1990s alt-rock band Ben Folds Five and the song “Brick.” Tickets start at $39.50. 🎹

Open

Barnes & Noble’s new location is open in the Paddock Shops. Located in the former Pier 1 space, the new spot’s fully stocked shelves — which boast the company’s updated store design and layout — are ready to be shopped. (WAVE3)

Closing

Lodgic Everyday Community is closing… maybe. Unless a new buyer offers to buy the multi-purpose office at 552 E. Market St., the coworking space and childcare facility will shut down on Friday, March 31.(Louisville Business First)

Biz

RiverLink is moving its call center from Muncie, IN to Linn Station Road and bringing 60 new jobs with it. The new center will open sometime this summer and in-person customer service will remain the same at its walk-up center on Main Street downtown. (WAVE)

Plan Ahead

Tickets are on sale for the KMAC Museum’s annual wearable art fashion show KMAC Couture. This year’s fundraising event will be held in Paristown on Saturday, April 15 and revolve around the theme, “One for the Books.” See last year’s runway art pieces. 👗

Legacy

Local artist, art historian, and Pan-African scholar Robert L. Douglas died on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at the age of 88. Douglas was a retired UofL professor and co-founder of the Louisville Art Workshop, which promoted and supported Black artists. He was also called the father of UofL’s Department of Pan-African Studies. (LEO Weekly)

Drink

Marg our words, Galaxie’s Margarita Week kicks off tomorrow, Feb. 21. Variations of the classic tequila cocktail — like strawberry lemongrass and carrot ginger — will be available at the NuLu bar and restaurant through Saturday, Feb. 25. It’s also shaking up select $6 margs 4-6 p.m. daily. 🍹

The Word

Baño. That’s Spanish for “bathroom” — something you’ll definitely need to know if you’re traveling to Central or South America this year, like 12% of our readers. Babbel’s easy, bite-sized lesson plans will ensure you know what to say when you have to go. (Read: Be talking like a local in as little as three weeks.) 🌏 *

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Travel through presidential history

See these 18 US President objects on display at the Frazier History Museum

A glass display case open on its henges.

The President’s Day collection will be on display through Wednesday, March 29. | Photo provided by Frazier History Museum

A new display case on the second floor of the Frazier History Museum downtown features objects representing 10 US Presidents and eight other politicians that unsuccessfully ran for president.

Here are a few of the items in the temporary exhibit:

Strawberry lustre pitcher featuring George Washington
Memorial medal in honor of Zachary Taylor
Silk memorial ribbon in honor of John Quincy Adams
Handkerchief that features Abraham Lincoln and his generals
Souvenir spoon celebrating William McKinley
Ribbon for Teddy Roosevelt
Campaign pins for John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy

Outside of the new display, you can also see other president-affiliated artifacts, like George Washington’s flintlock rifle, in the museum’s permanent exhibits — “The Commonwealth: Divided We Fall,” “Founder’s Gallery,” and “The Lewis & Clark Experience.”

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Katie.

Editor’s pick: Last week, Olmsted Parks Conservancy announced the designer chosen to create the master plan for the 25-acre Beargrass Preserve expansion at Cherokee Park.

Since they’re in the early planning stages, we asked you what features you’d like to see in the new park. Here’s what 250+ readers said:

Playground structures — 13%
Hiking trails — 50%
Outdoor fitness equipment — 11%
Public art, monuments, and water features — 25%

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