Number 15 is located in a historic building originally owned by George Weller of the Weller bourbon company in the early 20th century. | Rendering provided by Number 15

Number 15 — named after Kentucky being the 15th state to join the Union — is the latest bar and music venue to hit Whiskey Row.

Scheduled to open this spring, the “social hall” is located at 121 W. Main St. in a building that was previously the last vacant building on Whiskey Row.

It will stretch across five stories and a basement, and feature a music venue and three bars.

It’s the second concept from Spencer Fronk, CEO of Numbers Holding Company, who opened the first location, Number 36, in Denver, CO.

“Everything we do here is Kentucky-based. From the brand identity we’ve established to the breweries, distilleries, and wineries we feature to the free music we’ll have on stage,” Spencer said. “It’s all Kentucky homegrown.”

The two main bars will feature select rotating bourbons and craft beers. The bars will also offer well-drinks and domestics.

Number 15 will also serve “hyper-regional pub fare,” according to Spencer. “Our chefs are coming with us from Colorado where we’ve been voted best hamburger and best fried chicken sandwich in the state.”

It will also have a unique payment method. The venue will operate on a wristband payment system allowing guests to move freely throughout its spaces and leave without closing their tab with a bartender.

The main floor will have a stage and offer free entertainment from Kentucky musicians.

The upstairs will have a second bar with music stage views and an outdoor balcony overlooking Main Street. Plus, on Saturdays and Sundays it will host an all-inclusive brunch.

The lower-level lounge will be called Last Place, which will have a sports bar vibe and a separate entrance from Washington Street. It will be open seven days a week, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

EVENTS

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Thursday, March 9

Blessing of the Beer | Thursday, Mar. 9 | 2-8 p.m. | Goodwood Taproom, 636 E. Main St., Louisville | Free | Celebrate St. Patrick with live Irish music and the blessing of the beer at 6 p.m.

Friday, March 10

Tales from the Gimli Hospital (Redux) at Speed Cinema | Friday, Mar. 10-Saturday, Mar. 11 | Times vary | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $8-$12 | See this 1988 horror cult film in a brand new 4K remastering.
“Creed III” | Friday, Mar. 10-Saturday, Mar. 11 | 7:15 p.m. | Sauerback Family Drive In, 3210 D.W. Griffith Ln., La Grange | $6-$15 | See this 2023 boxing movie followed by “Rocky III.”
Dropkick Murphys | Friday, Mar. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St., Louisville | $39.50-$177.50 | See this 1990s American-Celtic punk band perform live with The Rumjacks and Jesse Ahern.

Saturday, March 11

Louisville Makers Market | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | The Artisan Loft at Glassworks, 815 W. Market St., Louisville | Free | Shop this pop-up market featuring Kentucky artists and crafters.
Flower Crown Workshop | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 2-3 p.m. | Oberer’s Flowers, 1115 Herr Ln., Ste. 150, Louisville | $15 | Kids can make their own flower crown full of spring blooms.
The Dark Side of the Wall: Echoes Through the Wall | Saturday, Mar. 11 | 8 p.m. | The Brown Theatre, 315 W. Broadway, Louisville | $40.95 | Go on an audiovisual journey through a decade of Pink Floyd music.
Kentucky Rivalries FREE Family Day at the Frazier History Museum | Saturday, Mar. 11 | The Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main St., Louisville | Free | Visit this downtown Kentucky history museum for free with crafts and activities included.

Tuesday, March 14

Biscuit Bliss - Technique Class | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Cooking at the Cottage, 3739 Lexington Rd., Louisville | $55 | Learn how to make the perfect biscuit and enjoy two glasses of wine during the class.
Four Roses Bourbon Presentation and Tasting | Tuesday, Mar. 14 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Joe’s Older Than Dirt, 8131 New La Grange Rd., Louisville | $45 | Try several Four Roses bourbon expressions while hearing the story behind the liquid from Master Distiller Brent Elliot.

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HEALTH

3 reasons to have your baby at Baptist Health

With private rooms and attentive care, Baptist Health is there to support you and your baby in your earliest moments together. | Photo via Unsplash

Hey, expectant LOU moms. We’re guessing nothing matters more right now than the little one you’re carrying — so choosing where to deliver your baby is no small decision.

Enter: Baptist Health Louisville. The hospital that has earned a host of national accolades specializes in providing new families:

Patient-centered maternity care that puts mom and baby first.
An expert team utilizing innovative and research-based practices, like post-birth bonding + advanced NICU care.
Comprehensive classes to support new parents before and after birth. 👩‍🍼 ^

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

59º | Mostly cloudy | 24% chance of rain

Announced

Bourbon & Beyond released its 2023 lineup yesterday and headliners include Bardi Carlile, The Killers, The Black Keys, and Bruno Mars. The four-day music festival at the Highland Festival Grounds is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Sept. 17 and passes are already on sale. We can’t wait to see Blondie.

Open

New York-inspired deli Good Belly food truck ditched the wheels and set up a permanent location in Douglass Loop. Good Belly Sandwich Shop is dishing out its favorites, pastrami and corned beef sandos, but also expanded its menu to include desserts like New York cheesecake. 🥪

Number

1,500. That’s how many additional LG&E employees were brought in to help restore power to Louisvillians still in the dark. After the weather storm last week — which was one of the worst in its history — it had to prioritize hospitals and nursing homes first. Learn LG&E’s prioritization process. (The Courier-Journal)

Community

Mayor Craig Greenberg is bringing back Mayor’s Night Out — which was first introduced by former mayor Jerry Abramson (2003-2011). The events connect citizens with elected officials to help suggest improvements for the city. The first one is set for Wednesday, March 15, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Northeast YMCA. 🤝

Eat

The newly opened Harvey’s cafe, bar, and cheese shop on Frankfort Avenue is now serving up dinner. On the menu are small plates like its classic toastie grilled cheese, main courses that include a cast iron strip steak, and shareables for the table like thrice-cooked potato wedges.

Listen

Louisville Public Media released its monthly “Vintage Cocktail Hour,” but because it’s Women’s History Month, this month’s playlist features an all-women crew. Hear a mix of music from the 1930s to the 1960s featuring singers like Dinah Washington and Ella Fitzgerald. 🎧

Jobs

Kentucky Kingdom’s opening day is Saturday, May 13 and to prepare for the season it’s hiring 400+ employees. Interested applicants can attend a hiring event this Saturday, March 11 at the Hilton Garden Inn (2735 Crittenden Dr.) to learn more about open positions — including paid internships for high school and college students.

Wellness

What’s in: red light therapy. What’s out: forms of treatment that are painful and invasive. Red light therapy is non-invasive and painless, and evidence suggests it may be able to ease body aches, heal sun damage, and build collagen. Brb — we’re adding this easy-to-prop light and this facial massager to our Amazon cart. *

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TRY THIS

Make future plants 🗓️

Mahonia also offers monthly yoga with plants. | Photo by LOUtoday

NuLu plant store, or should we say paradise, Mahonia has been on the block since 2016.

While you might know it for its lush houseplants and trendy home goods, it also offers monthly terrarium workshops — which we dug into earlier this week.

At the beginning of the class, and arguably the hardest part, we chose a forever home for our air plant from a wall of glass vessels ranging from hanging globes to gold-trimmed boxes.

Next, we learned the ins and outs of how to make the perfect environment using sand, rocks, bark, shells, and moss. Pro tip: The finer sand goes in first. We learned the hard way.

ezgif.com-crop.gif — The workshop includes all the materials to create a terrarium including an air plant. | Video by LOUtoday

Then, the world was our terrarium. A four-tiered shelf housed 30+ materials to choose from to build our mini garden. We picked brown, black, and white for the base, off-white moss, a piece of birchwood, and tiny purple flowers for a pop of color.

Workshops are $40 and are available on select Tuesdays and Saturdays with the next open class on Tuesday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Katie.

Editor’s pick: Today is National Meatball Day, so to celebrate these foodie delights, here are three spots to order them up:

Oskar’s Slider Bar | These Swedish-style meatballs are glazed in a ligonberry sauce and served with Swedish pickles.
Silvio’s Italian Restaurant | Get the meatball lasagna.
Game Restaurant | Try meatballs made with kangaroo, wild boar, wagyu beef, and more on it’s Meatball Safari.

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