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79º | Sunny | 2% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:23 a.m. | Sunset 8:56 p.m.

Master P makes more than music

Master P helps create dish at Swizzle

The LOUtoday team at Swizzle Dinner & Drinks

The LOUtoday editors with Game Changers Executive Director Christopher 2X, Master P, and Swizzle Executive Chef Kendall Linhart. | Photo by LOUtoday

Master P used to “Make ‘em Say Ugh” — now he’s here in LOU, making us say “yum.”

The entertainment mogul and self-proclaimed “Muhammad Ali of rap” has teamed up with Executive Chef Kendall Linhart of Swizzle Dinner & Drinks to launch a new, limited-time menu item. Not only is it delish — we tried it, of course — but it’s supporting a great local cause, too.

2X Game Changers’ program Future Healers will receive 20% of proceeds from the dish’s sales. The funds will be used to help the Derby City outreach program focus on building connections between the Louisville healthcare community and the inner-city youth who are most impacted by gun violence.

Master P met Christopher 2X, Executive Director of Game Changers, when he came to Louisville after Hurricane Katrina in 2005. “I’ve been here ever since,” he said. “We want to look at prevention, [so] I want to focus on young kids. Instead of sending these kids to prison, we want to send them to college.”

Game Changer - new dish at Swizzle by Master P — Dubbed “Game Changer” this new dish is available at Swizzle Dinner & Drinks through June.
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Photo by LOUtoday

The new dish, dubbed Game Changers, is a twin petite angus filet with crawfish and Cajun cream sauce. Chef Kendall says it features the “holy trinity” of Cajun and Louisiana-Creole cuisine — onions, bell peppers, and celery — and pays homage to Master P’s and Chef Kendall’s Louisiana roots.

It will be available at The Galt House’s spinning, 25th-floor restaurant from Saturday, April 1 to Friday, June 30. Though we already got a taste, you can expect to see us back at Swizzle to show our support.

“We’re going to change Louisville,” said Master P. “[End] violence and crime and everything that’s going on, [and] it starts with the kids. It’s not going to happen overnight, but when we persevere, that’s how we make a difference.”

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Events

Monday, April 3

Hometown Music Kids Cruise | Monday, April 3-Saturday, April 8 | 1 p.m. | Belle of Louisville, 401 West River Rd., Louisville | $12.99 | This family-friendly cruise features dynamic and engaging children’s programs — all themed to hometown music.

Tuesday, April 4

The Future of the Bourbon Industry: A Panel Discussion | Tuesday, April 4 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | University of Louisville College of Business, 110 W. Brandeis Ave., Louisville | Free | Join a discussion on the future of the bourbon industry, featuring three industry leaders who are also UofL MBA alums.

Thursday, April 6

Thursday Bingo | Thursday, April 6 | 6:30-10 p.m. | High Horse Bar, 1032 Story Ave., Louisville | Free | Play bingo and win prizes at this Butchertown bar.

Friday, April 7

Brick Fest Live | Friday, April 7 | 9 a.m. | Kentucky Expo Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville | $19.99-$37.99 | See life-sized LEGO models and engage with hands-on attractions.
Extra Crispy Improv Comedy Show | Friday, April 7 | 8-10 p.m. | Highview Arts Center, 7406 Fegenbush Ln., Louisville | $10 | Laugh to the local version of “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” which was voted Louisville’s Favorite Comedy Troupe in 2022 by LEO Weekly.

Saturday, April 8

Birding for Beginners | Saturday, April 8 | 8:30-11:30 a.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | $10-$15 | Join volunteer naturalists Karen and Jim Scout, who will provide the basics of bird identification.
Frankfort Avenue Easter Parade | Saturday, April 8 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Frankfort Avenue from Birchwood Ave. to Pope St., Louisville | Free | Enjoy an afternoon full of color and character, including homemade floats, dance groups, antique cars, lots of candy, and more.

Plan ahead with our community events calendar

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Finance

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News Notes

Weather

74° | Partly cloudy | 24% chance of rain

Opening

Condado Tacos is opening its first LOU location in Oxmoor Center at 7900 Shelbyville Rd. on Thursday, April 13. The first 100 people in line will get a “Year of Yum,” aka a free, weekly taco for one year. Plus, everyone gets a free taco with a purchase on opening day.

Health

Baptist Health ER and Urgent Care Blankenbaker opened today in Jeffersontown + is the first emergency room and urgent care facility in Kentucky. The center is open seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. for emergencies, as well as minor injuries and illnesses. (WDRB)

Travel

Approximately 32,250 departing flights took off from the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport over the weekend for Spring Break. It’s a 15% increase in flights from 2019, which was SDF’s busiest year ever. The top destination for spring breakers this year? Florida.

Eat

Deapster502, a food market vendor offering gourmet salsas and sauces, opened a permanent location in Logan Street Market. The company makes low-carb, low-sodium products in flavors like tikka masala, korma, and vindaloo.

Drink

Mint Julep month has begun. The 10th annual event runs throughout the entire month of April, featuring bourbon city’s favorite springtime sipper in various tours, workshops, experiences, and special events. Plus, mint-julep themed merch is 25% off at the Louisville Visitor Center.

History

The Kentucky Derby Museum is celebrating the 50th anniversary of Secretariat’s Triple Crown win with a new immersive exhibit opening on Friday, April 21. The display includes showings of all three races in their entirety projected on a 10-ft wall.

Arts

Louisville Visual Art, in partnership with the Kroger Company, is accepting applications from local artists for a commissioned, 24-ft by 8-ft mural. The completed piece will be prominently displayed in the Buckner Kroger, which is set to open this fall. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 26.

Try This

The Inner Warrior Studio (600 Distillery Commons) is offering a 75-hour sound integration training. The holistic approach to sound work is for learners of all kinds, as well as pros like yoga teachers and massage therapists. The training is held on weekends, from Saturday, June 24 to Sunday, July 16.

Number

30. That’s the average number of minutes it takes to get through security at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF). See why SDF recommends arriving at least two hours in advance before your next flight.*

Shop

Getting ready for Easter? Kroger has everything you need to plan, create, bake, or cook for the spring holiday. Pro tip: Ensure everyone in the fam has a hoppy Easter by shopping the holiday selection of sweets + toys (think: Easter baskets + egg hunts the kids will remember).*

Family

Spring has sprung in Shaker Village — hop over to Harrodsburg (a 1.5-hour drive from Louisville) for their Egg Hunt this Saturday, April 8, and Family Farm Days (April 15, 22, 29) to meet baby animals, take wagon rides, and more wholesome fun. Egg Hunt attendees must purchase tickets in advance, and Family Farm Day tickets may be purchased on-site.*

Wellness

Our tip for a gentle, gradual wake-up: Amazon’s Halo Rise, which uses smart alarm clock technology to simulate a sunrise. Bonus: Turn on the sleep tracking feature to help improve your sleep — no wearable device required.

COMMUNITY

How to navigate our events page

How to navigate our community events page

Our events page makes it easy to find happenings on the go. | Photo by Ketut Subiyanto via Pexels

You may be familiar with the events section of our newsletter — but what about our website?

Make the most of our comprehensive events calendar with these pro tips for navigating our site like a true local.

Event search tools

First, head to our Events page.

Then, start scrolling to see what events are coming up, or use these key features to filter events more specifically:

Magnifying glass icon: Search keywords to find event categories or search events by name.
“All Events” drop-down (desktop): Search for virtual events or “Editor’s Picks.” What’s an Editor’s Pick, you ask? Those are events that our team has personally curated for our audience. Aka: fun, noteworthy, or important going-ons in the community.
Descending list icon (desktop): Choose how you want events for each day to be ordered — by time, popularity, or alphabetically.
Bullet list icon: Change the format from lists to thumbnails.
Additional tools: Select date, location, and/or radius.

Add your own event

You can add your own events to our community calendar. Here’s how:

“Add Event” calendar button: Click or tap the purple button in the right-hand corner to create a login, and input your event information. We need the name, date(s), time(s), location, price, and a brief description.

Bonus: You can always upload events for free, or choose a paid option to guarantee that it’s listed in our newsletter. Review our promotional offerings before clicking “submit.”

Happy event hunting!

The Wrap

Today’s Edition By:
Lennie

From the Editor

I cannot believe it’s already April. My journey with LOUtoday started seven weeks ago today, and it has been nothing but a whirlwind of fun. One day we’re watching a baby goat race, and the next we’re having lunch with a rapper. I’m excited for what’s to come, including something special we’re working on for Derby week.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? See which celeb is opening a new restaurant in LOU.

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