06.20.2023

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Today’s Forecast

47º | Mostly cloudy | 7% chance of rain
Sunrise 8:00 a.m. | Sunset 5:39 p.m.

⛳ It’s tee time

Go golfing in Louisville

Valhalla opened in 1986 and has hosted several PGA events, including the 2008 Ryder Cup + three PGA Championships. | Photo by PGA of America/Valhalla Golf Club

Derby City golfers love the sport so much, they even play in the dead of winter. They’re also already prepping for the 2024 PGA Championship at Louisville’s Valhalla Golf Club in May 2024.

The annual professional golf tournament at the recently renovated course — designed by retired pro golfer Jack Nicklaus — is expected to attract 200,000+ spectators to LOU. This equates to a $200 million boost to our local economy.

But before you start dreaming of all the celebs you might spot at Valhalla, consider getting a few hits in yourself. Even if you’re new to the game, we’ve rounded up some ways for you join in on the par-tee.

All-ages clinic

There’s a free youth and adult golf clinic being offered at Shawnee Golf Course at 9 a.m. on Saturday, August 19. Attendees can get golf instruction while enjoying treats from a food truck + shopping at a kidpreneur pop-up shop.

Four-day expo

For a more extensive golf experience, the African American Golf Expo and Forum is coming to the Galt House August 19-22. The $99 registration fee includes exhibits, learning sessions + meetings with golf industry leaders. Pro tip: Register ASAP, as tickets will increase to $150 tomorrow, June 21.

view toward the golf bays at Top golf Louisville — Topgolf features pay-by-the-hour bays + food and drink options that are brought to you while you play.
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Photo by Topgolf Louisville

Casual golf games

If you’re not quite ready for a full-blown golf outing, take some practice swings at Top Golf on Oxmoor Lane. Three floors of climate-controlled bays are open year-round, and start at $28 per hour. Or for a smaller-scale, kid-friendly option, check out mini-golf spots like the Putt-Putt Fun Center or Malibu Jack’s. And keep Puttshack in mind — its first Louisville location is slated to open next year.

Events

Tuesday, June 20

Tequila 101 | Tuesday, June 20 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Pretty Decent, 2235 Frankfort Ave. Ste. 107, Louisville | $50 | Get an introduction to how tequila is made, then taste several different expressions of the agave spirit.

Wednesday, June 21

Zoo Trivia Night 2023 | Wednesday, June 21 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville | $25-$160 | Ages 21 and older are welcome to this wild-themed trivia game with music, prizes, and food + drink specials.

Thursday, June 22

Move with Pride Bootcamp by Wel at Humana | Thursday, June 22 | 6-8 p.m. | Copper & Kings Distillery, 1121 E. Washington St., Louisville | Free | Take this high-intensity workout class followed by mini-distillery tours, cocktails + Lululemon giveaways.
Michter’s Speakeasy at the Frazier | Thursday, June 22 | 6:30-9 p.m. | The Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main St., Louisville | $52-$58 | Don your best 1920s-themed costume for a bourbon tasting with food and a complimentary cocktail.

Friday, June 23

Lipstick Wars Poetry Slam - Juneteenth Edition | Friday, June 23 | 7 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | Free | Hear poets express their truths, everyday struggles, and victories for cash prizes.
84 - Van Halen Tribute | Friday, June 23 | 9 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St., Louisville | $12.50 | Pay tribute to the band known for energetic live shows + the virtuosity of its lead guitarist, Eddie Van Halen.

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News Notes

Traffic

Access from I-64 westbound to the New Albany exit is closed until further notice. Additional damage was discovered on the top deck of the Sherman Minton Bridge’s westbound lanes during this past weekend’s scheduled repair, resulting in the closure. Find more info about the Sherman Minton Renewal project. (WDRB)

Biz

Brown-Forman Corporation is selling Finlandia Vodka to Coca-Cola HBC. The Finnish vodka brand had been part of the Brown-Forman portfolio since 2000. No specific reason was cited for its $220 million sale, which is expected to close by the end of 2023. (WHAS11)

Sports

Racing Louisville’s Savannah DeMelo will be added to the US World Cup Roster. The midfielder — who joined the team via the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) draft in 2022 — started in all 22 regular-season matches during her rookie year. Last month, she was named NWSL’s Player of the Month. (Just Women’s Sports)

Shop

Purrfect Day Cat Cafe secures more adoptions than any other cat cafe in the US, and we are here for it. If you’d like to support their mission — and celebrate “AMEOWica” — pre-orders for their new, limited-edition T-shirt are available through today.

Community

Sign up for Louisville’s free Anti Racism Challenge, which begins on Sunday, July 1. Every week of the month, participants will receive an email with a list of anti-racism activities. The goal of the personal challenge is to focus on + challenge racism in our daily lives.

Festival

The 10th and final GonzoFest will be held Friday, July 14-Saturday, July 15 at High Horse Bar and along Story Avenue. The celebration of Louisville-born journalist Hunter S. Thompson — who created Gonzo journalism — will feature poets, scholars + live music from across the country. Tickets are $25.

Development

Construction continues at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) as part of the SDF Next Program. Now through August, work is underway to install a new baggage handling system with additional improvements on the terminal’s east side. We love to see it.*

Eat

🍦 Scoop, there it is

Get a taste of Louisville as a flavor of ice cream

An ice cream cone at Sugar Room. | Photo by @shelbyparklouisville

Calling all lovers of Louisville warm weather, and ice cream. We want to know — if Derby City was a flavor of ice cream, what would it be? What local ingredients would it contain? Would it be ribboned with locally procured sea salt caramel, or crumbled cookies from The Flour Shoppe?

Share your locally inspired ice cream flavor with us by Friday, June 30, and we may feature it in an upcoming newsletter — just make sure it includes one to three local ingredients (bonus points if you list the local spot to source the ingredients and include a catchy name for your frosty concoction).

Need some inspiration? Here are two examples to get your stomachs grumbling:

🇺🇸 US: A waffle cone of vanilla bean ice cream laden with chunks of apple pie.

🇯🇵 Japan: A taiyaki filled with taro soft serve and topped with a black sesame cookie.

Serve us a flavor

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Lennie

From the editor

I can’t wait to see what kinds of ice cream flavors y’all come up with. I must admit that I’m partial to gelato, but I also dig the vibe of old-school spots like Dairy Del and Dairy Kastle.

If any cold-treat shops around LOU are up to the task, I would love to see someone whip up something with li hing mui — just shoot me an email, and I’ll bring you some ingredients.

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