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Your guide to the Tailspin Ale Fest

Oh, we get it. It’s called “Tailspin” because of the planes at Bowman Field. | Photo by Tony Bennett courtesy of Tailspin Fest

What do you get when you mix 250 beers? Pair it with live music and you’ve got the Tailspin Ale Fest on Saturday, March 4.

About the fest

The annual beer festival is in its 10th year and showcases regional and local breweries — like Against the Grain, Monnik, and Mile Wide to ~~drink~~ name a few. For an idea of the full offerings, check out last year’s list.

Attendees can also groove to live music by Tony and the Tan Lines this year. Just save some of your dance movies for the silent disco.

Several people serve beer behind a booth marked "Atrium Brewing" — Atrium Beer is located at 1154 Logan St. | Photo by Tony Bennett courtesy of Tailspin Fest

And that’s not all, folks. Check out the cigar bar — where you can sample brews that complement tobacco and shop for cigars — plus give your friends FOMO by snapping a photo with Chris Joyce Photography and Lain Studios.

Tickets

The festival will be held at the historic Bowman Field on Saturday, March 4 from 3-7 p.m.

VIP tickets are already sold out, but general admission tickets are $55 and include a souvenir taster cup.

Getting there

We recommend you get on the bus, Gus and take the shuttle for $15 — which gets you special entry, a featured pint, and a snack.

Or you can elect to be a designated driver for $15 and park on the grass lot in front of the driver’s license branch. Just be sure to pick up your car by 1 p.m. on Sunday.

Can’t wait for the festival? Check out these Tailspin brewery events in the meantime for a chance to win tickets.

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Friday, Feb. 24

Gettin’ Hygge With It | Friday, Feb. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Southwest Regional Library, 9725 Dixie Highway, Louisville | Free | Get warm and cozy at this final Books and Brews event with a hot chocolate bar, light refreshments, adult crafting, door prizes, and more.
2023 Oscar Nominated Short Films | Friday, Feb. 24 | 1p.m. + 6 p.m. | $12 | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | See Oscar-nominated short films in three categories — animated, live action, and documentary.

Saturday, Feb. 25

BIKINI BOTTOM RAVE | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 9 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom, 611 S 4th St., Louisville | $22-$32 | Travel to the famous pineapple under the sea during this Spongebob-themed dance party.
“13: The Musical” | Saturday, Feb. 25-Sunday, March 5 | Times vary | Trager Family Jewish Community Center, 3600 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville | $25 | Catch this musical about being 13, fitting in, and standing out.
Kentucky Flea Market Spring Fling 2023 | Saturday, Feb. 25 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville | Free | Shop over 500 booths with antiques, collectibles, clothing, and more.

Sunday, Feb. 26

Family Friendly Silent Disco | Sunday, Feb. 26 | 2-5 p.m. | TEN20 Craft Brewery, 1020 E. Washington St., Louisville | $5 | Bring the family out for a kid-friendly dance benefiting AMPED Louisville.

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

51º | Partly cloudy | 0% chance of rain

Watch

A new professional wrestling show will throw down in Louisville’s West End. Catch monthly live tapings of Derby City Wrestling at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. The first show will be on Sunday, March 26 and tickets start at $12. Or watch it on WDRB’s sister channel WMYO-TV at noon. 🤼 (LEO Weekly)

Number

$3 million. The amount of money Jefferson County Public Schools will receive over five years for violence prevention. JCPS is one of eleven districts to win the Project Prevent grant, which provides funding for intervention, community education, responding to trauma, and tracking violence trends. 💰 (Wave 3)

Sports

Registration closes today (or when all 24 teams fill) for Metro’s sping pickleball league. If you miss your slot, you can pick-up play on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at the Urban Sports Park (615 W. Main St.). There’s also a new pickleball venue in the works on River Road.
Kentucky to the World will host “Basketball & Brotherhood: Breaking Barriers,” a program which invites UofL basketball legends to share their experiences on and off the court. Learn more about UofL’s first Black head basketball coach, Coach Kenny Payne, and other athletes who changed history on Wednesday, April 12 at the Bomhard Theater. Tickets are $35.10. 🏀

Announced

Congrats to Victoria W., the winner of our final Fly Away Friday Giveaway who will receive two roundtrip tickets out of SDF. Enjoy your trip. ✈️ *

Eat

February is National Potato Lovers Month. Celebrate the prized spud by cooking up this recipe for Baked Potato Soup (think: baked potato in a bowl). Like sweet potatoes more? Mix up your Mex with these Sweet Potato Tacos. 🥔 *

Finance

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Drink

55°. That’s the optimal temperature for storing wine. So unless you enjoy keeping your humble abode chilled year round, we recommend buying a wine fridge to foster favorable conditions for long-term aging. Our pick: this sleek wine fridge with touch-panel control and capacity for 24 bottles. Cheers. 🍷 *

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Jessalin.

Editor’s pick: Happy Friday, everyone. If you’re going meatless today, I recommend you check out our readers’ favorite fish fry spots.

When I was in high school, I gave up meat for Lent and stayed a pescetarian (vegetarian, but eats fish) for the next seven years. Not that I’m recommending it — there’s too many good meat eats around.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? We highlighted seven Muhammad Ali moments that’ll have you floating like a butterfly.

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