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Bob Dylan’s whiskey brand is coming to NuLu
Red brick church with stained glass
The former Refuge of Kentucky Church boasts 25-ft tall cielings and is ~20,000 sqft. | Photo by LOUtoday
Bob Dylan’s Nashville-based whiskey company is knock-knock-knockin’ on heaven’s door in NuLu.

Heaven’s Door, a collection of award-winning American whiskeys co-created by Dylan, is opening a brand experience in the former Refuge of Kentucky Church (600 E. Market St.) and neighboring Zephyr Gallery called The Last Refuge.

The project will open in two phases and include a bar, restaurant, music venue, and art gallery. Phase one includes the $2 million transformation of the over 150-year-old church, which will house everything except for the art experience, and is expected to open this September.

Here’s what to know:
  • A retail store selling Heaven’s Door products, Dylan’s albums and books + local goods from places like Clayton & Crume and Wildhats will occupy the first floor.
  • The music venue will take up the second floor of the church, formerly its sanctuary.
  • The bar and restaurant will open in the gymnasium connected to the building with a towering whiskey wall featuring 1,500+ whiskey brands.
  • The property also includes a 4,000-sqft courtyard outside.
Phase two includes opening the accompanying art experience in the Zephyr building 18-24 months later, which the company bought last week for $1.23 million. It will showcase some of Dylan’s artwork, multimedia displays + curated work by other Kentucky artists.

In addition to The Last Refuge, Heaven’s Door will expand its distillery operations into Pleasureville, KY in 2024.

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Events
Wednesday, March 29
  • Map and Compass | Wednesday, Mar. 29 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Jefferson Memorial Forest, Horine Conference Center, 12408 Holsclaw Hill Rd., Louisville | $5-$10 | Learn map and landscape reading skills every outdoor person should know with in-field practice.
Thursday, March 30
  • Modern Embroidery Workshop | Thursday, Mar. 30 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Bliss Home, 1108 Lyndon Ln., Louisville | $35 | Learn how to embroider with modern fiber art company Thistle and Thread Design.
Friday, March 31
  • Waka Flocka Flame | Friday, Mar. 31 | 7 p.m. | Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St., Louisville | $25-$50 | See this Billboard Hot 100 rapper with The Homies & DJ Deuce.
  • The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes | Friday, Mar. 31 | 8 p.m. | Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St., Louisville | $29.50-$49.50 | Watch a screening of this 1987 fairy tale adventure film followed by a talk with the actor who played Westley.
Saturday, April 1
  • Tequila Fest 2023 | Saturday, Apr. 1 | 3-9 p.m. | Galaxie, 732 E. Market St., Louisville | $25-$60 | Taste, discuss, and learn about this spirit made from the blue agave plant.
Sunday, April 2
  • Fancy Heart Shaped Cake Class | Sunday, Apr. 2 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Bae’s Baekery, 1164 S. Brook St., Louisville | $65 | Learn the basic techniques to making a fancy vintage-style cake — including eight piping techniques.
Tuesday, April 4
  • Trail Tuesday | Tuesday, Apr. 4 | 6-8 p.m. | Against the Grain Public House (Highlands), 1576 Bardstown Rd., Louisville | Free | Join the crew from Louisville Ale Trail to drink and talk all things craft beer.
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News Notes
Weather
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Biz
  • Last November, the historic Hadley Pottery company stayed in business thanks to philanthropist and investor Brook Smith. It’s been open on a limited basis since then, but now you can buy its notable, blue accented ceramics online — including warehouse seconds. We’ve got our eye on this polka dot ice cream bowl.
Sports
  • The early bird gets a hole-in-one. The 2024 PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club is still more than a year away, but registration is open for the opportunity to buy spectator tickets. Once registered, you’ll have a place in line to purchase passes on a first-come, first-served basis.
Award
  • Louisville-based nonprofit SOS, which helps redistribute surplus medical supplies globally, held its annual Health & Hope Breakfast at The Olmsted last week + awarded its Health & Hope Hero Award to Denisa Augustinova, Co-founder of Magna Medical Aid, for her work providing emergency aid on the frontlines in Ukraine and Turkey.
Real Estate
  • If you’ve ever wondered what a multi-million dollar home looks like in Jefferson County, look no further than this 14,645-sqft, Colonial-style house in Prospect. The 10-bedroom, 10-bath home is going for $2.195 million + features an indoor swimming pool, home theater, an attached two-bedroom apartment, and a six-car, heated garage.
Outdoors
  • TreeFest is back for year two on Saturday, April 15 at Joe Creason Park. Volunteer planting, kids tree climbings, local vendors, food trucks, and live Bluegrass music are all part of the celebration. View the festival’s schedule.
Community
  • Blue Lick Elementary School in south Louisville is seeking donations to rebuild its playground after it was destroyed by an intentional fire last fall. The total cost for the new playground is $400,000 and so far, the school has pulled together $140,000. Lend a hand.
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Drink
  • The most polished organizational item in your kitchen: the Fellow Atmos Coffee Canister, which not only looks great but keeps coffee fresh by sucking oxygen out of the jar. Pro tip: You can use it to store any snack and it will stay fresh longer.
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✏️ Have you paid attention this month?
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Let’s see who read their LOUtoday this month. | Crossword via Crosswordlabs
March is coming to an end and we’ve shared news on everything from tornado weather prep and meeting Cat Runner to a forthcoming downtown music venue and new brunch spot.

This mini crossword will test your knowledge on all things Derby City from the past month. We’ll give you a hint and it’s up to you to piece together the puzzle.

Across
2. This historic hotel is celebrating its centennial
3. This City Editor is new to the LOUtoday team
4. A place we took a road trip to
6. This brunch restaurant just opened in Middletown

Down
1. The name of the Racing Louisville FC player who was the first person with a limb difference to play on the US Women’s National Team
5. The name of a new bar and music venue opening on Whiskey Row this spring
Test your knowledge
 
The Wrap
 
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From the Editor
Fun fact: Copper & Kings brandy distillery named its three pot-stills, made by Vendome Copper & Brassworks down the street, after women in Bob Dylan songs. You can meet Iris, Magdalena, and Sara on one of its tours or next time you stop by the Rooftop Bar & Restaurant.
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