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• The Wynder brothers, defender Josh and midfielder Elijah, are part of a small group of players who signed professional deals straight out of the club’s youth academy. Josh started 21 of his 24 USL Championship appearances last year and was named one of five finalists for U.S. Soccer’s 2022 Young Male Player of the Year award. After returning from a 2021 knee injury, Elijah helped secure a win for LouCity in the Eastern Conference Final of the 2022 USL Championship Playoffs against the Tampa Bay Rowdies by scoring the game-winning goal. He was also honored with the inaugural USL Championship Comeback Player of the Year award, presented by Shift4.
• Forward Cameron Lancaster is poised for a bounce-back campaign after a hamstring pull and groin strain reduced his 2022 regular season contributions to only two starts in eight appearances. However, when on the pitch he proved as explosive as ever, scoring four goals in limited action. He’s also one of two players with multiple 20-goal seasons in the league (2018, 2021).
• Forward Brian Ownby (who turns 33 this season) has only grown more effective in the later stages of his career. Ownby, who remains faster than counterparts a decade younger, scored a career-high nine goals during the 2022 regular season and chipped in the club’s only scoring strike in the USL Championship Final — despite playing at less than 100% due to a leg injury.
• Goalkeeper Oliver Semmle recently signed with LouCity after a trial with Colorado Rapids. In 2021, he helped Marshall University capture the NCAA National Championship. The German native joins returning goalkeepers Kyle Morton + Danny Faundez who have both have missed time during the preseason due to injury, giving Semmle opportunity to shine in LouCity’s friendlies.

• Opening Night-The Meeting Place by Christina Scherer | Friday, Mar. 3 | 6-9 p.m. | Revelry Boutique Gallery, 742 E. Market St., Louisville | Free | See actress and painter Christina Scherer’s debut solo show at this NuLu gallery and gift shop.
• Mama Said String Band | Friday, Mar. 3 | 8 p.m. | The Whirling Tiger, 1335 Story Ave., Louisville | $12 | See this Louisville bluegrass band with singer-songwriters Cody Lee Meece and Earl Bowman.

• 2023 Southern Crossings Pottery Festival | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | TEN20 Craft Brewery, 1020 E. Washington St., Louisville | Free | Shop from 12 functional ceramic artists.
• Tailspin Ale Fest | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 3-7 p.m. | Bowman Field, 2700 Gast Blvd., Louisville | $55 | Sip 250+ Kentucky craft beers and ciders at Bowman Field with music from yacht rock cover band Tony & the Tan Lines.
• Born Cross Eyed | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 7 p.m. | Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St., Louisville | $15 | Catch this local Grateful Dead cover band at this arcade bar.
• 2023 Speed Ball Late Night | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 9 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $200-$400 | Enjoy dancing, cocktails, and dessert at this white or black tie ball.
• 2023 Turtleback Ridge Maplefest | Saturday, Mar. 4 | 12 p.m. | Turtleback Ridge Brewery, 6769 Mount Pleasant Rd., Ewing | Free | Celebrate maple season in Kentucky at this brewery and farmstead with grove tours, live music, maple treats, and more.

• Dawes | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 7 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., Louisville | $39.50 | Hear this American folk-rock band from L.A.
• First Sunday Fun Day | Sunday, Mar. 5 | 12-2 p.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens, 1435 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | Free | Kids ages 5-12 can participate in nature-based learning and crafts — rain or shine.

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• Get ready to “Listen to the Music,” Louisvillians, The Doobie Brothers are coming to town this summer on their “50th Anniversary Tour.” Tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. for the concert on Saturday, July 1 at The Louisville Palace. Pricing starts at $59. 🎸

• Marigold Catering Co. is expanding its food expertise into a New-American restaurant called The House of Marigold — which opens on Saturday, March 18. Located in the former Royal’s Hot Chicken location in J-town the breakfast and lunch spot will offer a seasonal menu, full cocktail bar, and pop-up dinners. 🍳

• Owner of Bard’s Town Theatre & Restaurant Doug Schutte died on Thursday, Feb. 23 at the age of 47. Doug was also a St. Xavier teacher, football coach, theater director, and playwright. He once performed 36 different characters in his one-man show “It’s (Still) a Wonderful Life.” (Louisville Business First)

• Keep your eye on the pie. Georgia’s Sweet Potato Pie Co. is hosting a pie eating contest on Pi Day — Tuesday, March 14. The contestant who eats the most pie in 90 seconds will win a $100 gift card. Entry is $25 and will benefit Pies with Purpose Libraries. 🥧
• Looking to refresh your dinner rotation? This savory, plant-based recipe is packed with protein and perfect for Meatless Monday. 🍳*

• The Louisville Free Public Library and Mental Health Lou are teaming up to bring free workshops for adults on mental health and wellness. The Mind-Body Wellness Series, a four-part course, will teach Louisvillians how to cultivate self-care. The first session kicks off tomorrow, March 4 at the Southwest Regional Library.

• Derby City’s affordable, alternative music festival Poorcastle — aka “fest for the rest” — will return to Breslin Park in the Clifton-Irish Hill neighborhood Friday, May 19-Sunday, May 21. The lineup features all-local bands and three-day early bird passes are available now for $25 — kids 12 and under are free. (LEO Weekly)

• Locally-founded sunglasses brand Shady Rays launched a charitable giving foundation called Shady Rays Impact. Since its start in 2012, the company has donated to Feeding America and other partners with every purchase, but the expansion will allow it to support more organizations, like ROC Solid Foundation and First Descents.

• Early bird tickets are on sale for the sixth annual Kentucky Craft Bash on Saturday, June 24 at Waterfront Park. Billed as Kentucky’s only craft beer festival by brewers, attendees can sample brews from 50 different breweries across the commonwealth. VIP tickets are $60 and general admission is $50. 🍻

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• Panel discussion on the book “The Hell’s Angel’s Letters” co-authored by Hunter S. Thompson and edited by GonzoFest co-founder, Kentucky poet, and friend of Hunter, Ron Whitehead.
• Screening of “Outlaw Poet: The Legend of Ron Whitehead”