06.28.2023

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This house is turning heads

This Germantown house is one of a kind

This newly constructed Germantown house is listed at $750,000. | Photo by Homepage Realty

Houses are a hot topic — whether we’re living in them or just looking at them. One Louisville house in particular has been getting a lot of attention.

The newly constructed, three-bedroom, three-and-a-half bathroom abode at 1104 Saint Michael St. is the talk of the town. Germantown, that is. Its ultra-modern exterior has been garnering long looks from passersby and strong opinions from area residents.

The house features a stucco exterior, in-ground pool, premium finishes, and unique interior art. With its open floor plan + gourmet kitchen, it seems to have been built for entertaining. So what’s the problem?

According to the home’s listing agent, Carrie King, people have been calling it an eyesore, saying it doesn’t fit in with the rest of the houses in the neighborhood. But they’ve also been stopping by to take selfies in front of the one-of-a-kind house.

“We have received as much support as we have [comments from] neighbors that have voiced any concern,” Carrie said. “It’s definitely been a great conversation piece.”

Germantown house exterior Louisville — The interior of the house boasts graffiti art meant to give the space a subway-like feel.
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Photo by Homepage Realty

S.B. “The Builder” Duncan — an avid art lover and the brain behind the creation — acknowledges that the house looks different from others in the area. In fact, that was his goal.

“It’s a unique house because I’m a unique individual,” he said, explaining that he drew inspiration for the home’s design from his travels, incorporating looks from Los Angeles, like graffiti-style artwork to mimic the subway.

"[I’m] bringing L.A. to Louisville,” he said. "[This house] is my first art piece.”

Check out more photos of this $750,000 listing.

Events

Wednesday, June 28

Free Movie Night: “Grease” | Wednesday, June 28 | 8:30 p.m. | Iroquois Ampitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Rd., Louisville | Free | Dress up like a Pink Lady or T-Bird for a showing of this 1978 classic film.

Thursday, June 29

“The Diplomat” Trivia | Thursday, June 29 | 6-8 p.m. | TEN20 Craft Brewery, 1020 E. Washington St., Louisville | $5 | The World Affairs Council of Kentucky and Southern Indiana will challenge teams to answer questions about diplomacy.

Friday, June 30

Drag Me to Church: A Gospel Drag Show | Friday, June 30 | 7 p.m. | Calvary Episcopal Church, 821 South Fourth St., Louisville | Free | All are welcome to this family-friendly show, where both food and monetary donations are encouraged to support Calvary’s food ministry.

Saturday, July 1

American Puppy Pawty! | Saturday, July 1 | 4-8:30 p.m. | Club K9 Dog Park Bar Venue, 9316 Taylorsville Rd., Louisville | Free | Don your pup in red, white, and blue for this festival that boasts themed drinks, a doggy pool, and a splash pad.

Sunday, July 2

Family Drop-In Tour | Sunday, July 2 | 2-2:30 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | Free | Explore the Speed’s collection on this interactive, hands-on tour designed for children and families.

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Beauty

Seriously, no one can mess up this minimalist beauty routine

The viral MERIT Signature Makeup Bag is free with every first purchase. | Photos by MERIT Beauty

10-step skincare routines and makeup tutorials may dominate our social feeds, but the reality? Most of us don’t have time for that.

For us, getting ready means a pared-back beauty routine that we can do on the go — which is exactly why cult-favorite, minimalist beauty brand MERIT created The MERIT Sets: curated routines that help you get everything you need (for less).

Plus, get their chic Signature Makeup Bag free with your first order.

We're looking at you, 'Five Minute Morning' set

News Notes

Concert

Headliners Music Hall is turning 25, and it’s commemorating the occasion with a two-for-$25 ticket offer. The special applies to July shows and is available through Friday, June 30. It is also matching every dollar donated through its website to provide free tickets to local nonprofits.

Health

A red air quality alert is in effect for today, June 28. Fine particle pollution is forecasted to be at levels that are unhealthy for all groups due to smoke impacts from wildfires in Canada, so prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion should be avoided. Learn more about air quality alerts.

State

Of the almost 200 bills that were passed into law during the 2023 Kentucky General Assembly, 10 are going into effect this week. These include a ban on slot machine-like video games + the legalization, regulation, and taxation of sports betting. (The Courier-Journal)

Traffic

The bridge over the Middle Fork of Beargrass Creek in Cherokee Park will be closed a bit longer than expected. Additional deterioration was identified after initial improvement work began — and the bridge now needs to be completely replaced. The project is expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Concert

Jeff Goes Country is one of the largest free country music concerts in the region, and it’s back this Saturday, July 1. Tunes start on the Riverstage at 6 p.m. in Jeffersonville, IN, including a performance by GRAMMY Award-winner Carly Pearce. Attendees can also expect local food vendors + an alcohol concession.

Try This

The Omni Louisville Hotel’s rooftop pool is open for anyone who wants to sip on some cool drinks while taking a refreshing dip. Day passes start at $35 and cabanas — which can accommodate four people — are $225+. For more privacy, rent an entire pool in Derby City.

Community

You might know them for scoring goals and dominating the field at Lynn Family Stadium — but Racing Lou players can also be found exploring our sweet little city. We caught up with three players to chat about their favorite local spots + what they love about Louisville.*

Eat

Between summer travel 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.*

Travel

Dreaming of a trip abroad this summer? Babbel offers lesson plans for 14 different languages spoken throughout the world. Prep for the trip of your dreams with bite-sized, 10-minute lessons that will help you start speaking a new language in just three weeks.*

City

Support clean energy

Solar Over Louisville supports the city’s clean energy goals

sun setting over a bridge in Louisville, KY

Solar Over Louisville helps Derby City residents harness energy from the sun to power their homes. | Photo via Unsplash

Louisville Metro Government is helping Jefferson County homeowners harness the power of the sun — but you only have until this Friday, June 30 to apply.

Solar Over Louisville — created in partnership with the Kentucky Solar Energy Society and the Louisville Sustainability Council — is giving Louisville-area residents access to discounted wholesale rates for solar installation.

Those in Jefferson, Oldham, Spencer, Shelby, and Bullitt counties — as well as Harrison, Floyd, and Clark in Indiana — can sign up. Both residential and small non-residential property owners are eligible, but non-residential properties will be only be included if the project is considered feasible within the campaign.

Here’s what program participants can expect:

A step-by-step walk-through of the solar installation process from a vetted solar installer.
Savings of 15-23% on their solar panels.
A 30% tax credit through the federal Inflation Reduction Act.

Shop

Travel

Wanna save 40-90% on flights? Sign up for Going — a free travel membership — and you can browse deals immediately (like a $300+ round trip to Barcelona).

Drink

On a water bottle hunt? Amazon’s No. 1 bestselling insulated bottle is the Owala FreeSip — it’s thoughtfully designed, leak proof, and keeps drinks cold.

Outdoors

Decorating tip: Show your patio some love with a cute and colorful area rug. We love this outdoor-friendly geometric green one.

Shop

Looking to support small businesses? Shop our online store, Six & Main, for all of your summer essentials.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Lennie

From the editor

I’ve been writing about homes since I graduated from college in Hawaii. One of my favorite things about moving to Louisville was seeing the plethora of home styles + the many historic homes around town. I think that like people, every house is special in its own way.

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