Discover the perfect gift this year.
04.27.2023 6AM-Top banner logo-small.png

SUBSCRIBE
Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville

Today’s Forecast

60º | Mostly cloudy | 2% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:46 a.m. | Sunset 8:34 p.m.
 

Important Message
Great news for locals: Share good, local news with your neighbors on Nextdoor and be entered for a chance to win $500 cash. Now, through Monday, May 8, share a favorite story using the “Share on Nextdoor” icon online, and you’ll be entered to win. Learn more.
 

There’s a perfect present for every mom

Mother’s Day Gift Guide: presents for every mom
SM-MothersDay-Hero-v2.png
Every mom deserves a special gift from our Mother’s Day Gift Guide. | Graphic provided by 6AM City
This year, instead of grabbing a last-minute present from the store, why not get the mom figure in your life a gift that is truly unique?

To help you out, we’ve created a gift guide featuring items from our online store, Six & Main, as well as products we love from other popular brands.

Moms are important to us all year, but Mother’s Day is when we can really show how special they truly are to us. From presents for the food and beverage fan to the art collector, let this gift guide lead you to the perfect present.

The outdoor enthusiast
The art collector
  • Add to mom’s art collection with pieces featuring dramatic skies, panoramic mountain vistas, and small-town area street scenes by Jeff Pittman Art.
  • For coastal vibes, explore colorful artwork by Dream a little ART SC.
  • If the walls are already full of beautiful art, fear not. This modern ceramic vase is the perfect decorative accent. Bonus: this vibrant coffee table book is chock-full of exquisite scenes from Mykonos.
The fashion lover
While this list is a great way to start shopping for mom, we’re working to grow our store, Six and Main, and would love to add more local vendors. If you know any local brands we should be promoting, let us know.

Wait, there’s more... Click the button below to explore presents for mothers who love home decor, snacks, beverages, and more.
Keep shopping for mom
Asked

There are about 2.2 billion mothers all over the world. How many live in the US?
A. 65 million
B. 70 million
C. 85 million
D. 1 billion
Take a guess
Louisville City FC
 
Events
Thursday, April 27
  • Big Bloom Stroll – In-Person Workshop | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 6-7 p.m. | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens, 6220 Old La Grange Rd., Crestwood | $30-$40 | Walk through blossoming daffodils, alliums, tulips, and hyacinths around the gardens.
  • Bootcamp & Brews by Wel at Humana | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 6-7 p.m. | Ten20 Craft Brewery, 1020 E. Washington St., Louisville | Free | Get your sweat on during this challenging, full-body fitness class which is free with a non-perishable food item donation.
  • Thursday Bingo | Thursday, April 27 | 6:30-10 p.m. | High Horse Bar, 1032 Story Ave., Louisville | Free | Play bingo and win prizes at this Butchertown bar.
  • Nerd Nite Louisville | Thursday, Apr. 27 | 7-9 p.m. | Gravely Brewing Co., 514 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Hear several 15-20 minute presentations on a variety of topics.
Friday, April 28
  • Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront | Friday, April 28-Friday, May 5 | Times vary | Waterfront Park, 131 River Rd., Louisville | Free with a Pegasus Pin | This ultimate entertainment experience features concerts with local, regional and national acts + family fun, food, midway rides, and more.
  • Old Louisville LIVE: The Crashers | Friday, Apr. 28 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Central Park, 1340 S. Fourth St., Louisville | Free | See this local party band perform at the amphitheater + enjoy food trucks and local beer.
Saturday, April 29
  • Independent Bookstore Day | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Butcher Cabin Books, 990 Barret Ave., Louisville | Free | Shop book deals + get a free tote bag with purchases of $100 or more.
  • Fishing Day at The Parklands of Floyds Fork | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 12-4 p.m. | PNC Achievement Center, Beckley Creek Park, 1411 Beckley Creek Pkwy., Louisville | Free | Fishing novices and experts are welcome to attend this day full of fishing, hikes, classes, and demonstrations.
Sunday, April 30
  • Mayor’s Derby Brunch On the River | Sunday, Apr. 30 | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremon Landing, 7410 Moorman Rd., Louisville | $120 | Kick off Derby Week with a Kentucky breakfast, music, auctions, and tours of the historic house, with all proceeds supporting the mission of Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing, Inc.
Events calendar here
Click here to have your event featured.
 
News Notes
Announced
  • The LOUtoday team is hosting an After Oaks Meet + Greet at The Local Seltzery at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 5. Get 50% off seltzers and cocktails, and enjoy complimentary charcuterie boards, popcorn, and hummus plates. Come horse around with us at this free event — just remember to RSVP.
Trending
  • Jack Harlow’s new beats are what’s poppin’. The Grammy-nominated Louisville native — who is also the new face of Phocus water — announced on Twitter that his latest album will be released tomorrow.
Coming Soon
  • Birch and Oak Boutique + Pinned Hair Salon are two new businesses opening in Jeffersontown (10203 Taylorsville Rd.) next month. Birch and Oak Boutique will be in the front half of the space — offering a curated selection of local goods — while Pinned Hair Salon will occupy the back. (The Courier-Journal)
Biz
  • The Community Foundation of Louisville will start accepting applications for its 23rd-annual Vogt Invention & Innovation Awards tomorrow. Up to six early-stage businesses will receive $25,000 each in grant funding + participation in a 10-week business accelerator program. Applications will be accepted through Tuesday, May 30.
Award
  • Bourbons Bistro (2255 Frankfort Ave.) won Whisky Magazine America’s Bar of the Year award for the second year in a row, plus 2023 Global Bar of the Year. The 18-year-old Clifton bourbon bar and restaurant was recognized in a ceremony in London that honored establishments around the globe.
Number
  • 270,822. That’s how many dollars were raised at Down Syndrome of Louisville’s 12th Annual Gallop Gala. The funds will help support the world’s largest and most advanced regional Down syndrome community that serves 24 counties throughout Kentucky and southern Indiana.
Giveaway
  • We’re off to the races, Louisville — the Grand Prix in Indianapolis, that is. We’re giving away a weekend getaway in Indianapolis to see the Grand Prix (including four race tickets, a two-night hotel stay, and more), in partnership with Visit Indy. Enter to win. *
Community
  • Congrats to Louisvillian Brian Capps for winning the 11th annual Derby Burger Challenge. See the burger’s creative ingredients and try “The G.O.A.T.” by visiting all LOU-area Krogers in April for a recipe card or tasting the winning burger at Kroger’s Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront, happening now-May 5.*
Eat
  • Between school activities and a busy lifestyle, it can be easy to turn to the drive-thru or eating out. Home Cuisine puts the “easy” back into evening meals by delivering chef-crafted dinners straight to your front door. See which meal plan works best for your family.*
Award

LOU library wins big

Louisville library wins national award
Louisville Free Public Library Northeast
The almost 40,000-sqft Northeast Regional Library is one of the busiest in LOU, with 19,500 visitors every month.
| Photo courtesy of Louisville Free Public Library
We love our Louisville libraries, so we were thrilled to hear that Louisville Free Public Library’s Northeast Regional branch — a location we sometimes work from — was one of five US libraries to receive the 2023 Library Building Award, an annual honor from the American Institute of Architects and the American Library Association.

The award is the only one of its kind, as it recognizes entire library structures and all aspects of their design. LOU’s Northeast library was designed by JRA Architects of Louisville, Meyer Scherer & Rockcastle Ltd. of Minneapolis, MKSK Studios of Louisville + library staff.

If you haven’t been, we suggest you check it out. The Platinum LEED-certified building boasts sweeping views of the adjacent 3.5-acre park and is filled with more than 100,000 books + meeting and study rooms, a maker lab, spaces crafted specifically for little ones, a recording studio, and a demonstration kitchen.
Answered

True or false: Muhammad Ali’s 1960 Summer Olympics gold medal is at the bottom of the Ohio River.
Black and white portrait photo of Muhammad Ali.

Original 1967 photograph of Muhammad Ali in Houston as he is being interviewed by Howard Cosell after being indicted for refusing induction in the U.S. armed forces.

|

Photo by Howard L. Bingham

This is the question we asked in yesterday’s newsletter, and most of you answered “true,” which is correct. After his 1960 Olympic win, Ali was refused service back home at a white-owned restaurant in Louisville. He ran to the Second Street Bridge and flew his gold medal into the Ohio. He was awarded a replacement medal at the Atlanta Olympics in 1996.
The Wrap
 
Lennie Omalza

Today’s edition by:
Lennie
From the editor
Derby is already next week, and I have yet to find an outfit for our After Oaks Meet + Greet. A friend suggested checking out The Polka Dotted Pineapple in Shelbyville — but if you have any other boutique suggestions, I’d love to hear them.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? See where you can find the greatest mural of all time.
Send Us A Scoop, Question, or Feedback     ›
Subscribe     ›
Advertise     ›
Shop     ›
 
 

Content marked with an * is paid advertising. Content marked with an ^ is created by our content studio. The company may also generate commission from affiliate links in the newsletter.

Change your preferences or unsubscribe here.

Copyright © 2023 6AM City Inc, All rights reserved.

P.O. Box 2505, Greenville, SC 29602

ADVERTISE | CAREERS | ETHICS | PRIVACY | THE BUY