07.07.2023

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Visit these 3 fountains in Derby City

A circular blue fountain with an iron gate.

The St. James Court Fountain serves as the centerpiece of the annual St. James Court Art Show. | Photo by LOUtoday

The former Louisville Falls Fountain, which was intended to be the tallest floating fountain in the world, had a short run. The computer-controlled fountain floated near the Belle of Louisville from 1988 to 1998 and spewed over 15,000 gallons of water per minute in, you guessed it, the shape of fleur de lis.

After a 10-year, on-again-off-again relationship on the Ohio River, the $2.6 million water feature was sold for $15,750. Since 2019, it has been tied to a barge at McBride’s Fleet in New Albany. See it on this satellite image.

But, as they say, let bygones be bygones. While the Louisville Falls Fountain was short-lived, these three fountains are still flowing in Derby City.

⛲ St. James Court Fountain, Old Louisville

This bronze fountain was erected on the site of the 1883 Southern Exposition. The current version is the second to occupy the court. The cast-iron original was made in Brooklyn, NY in the 1800s and was recast in 1974. The gate surrounding the water feature is made of railing from the box seats of the former Old Strand Theater downtown.

Concrete statue with a small statue on top. — Hogan’s Fountain at Cherokee Park.
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⛲ Hogan’s Fountain, Cherokee Park

This fountain was designed by Louisville sculptor Enid Yandell in 1905. It most recently underwent a $230,000 restoration, which was completed in May. The project included replacing the surrounding asphalt with cobblestones, adding new seating and landscaping + the restoration of Pan — who, according to local folklore, comes down from the top of the fountain at night to run around the park.

Square, blue water feature. — The garden bed in the middle of the Rounsavall Fountain rotates plants seasonally.
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⛲ Rounsavall Family Foundation Plaza Fountain, Waterfront Botanical Gardens

Completed in 2020 as part of the garden’s Phase 1B plan, this rectangle-shaped, blue-tiled pool has a plant bed and waterfall chute in the center. It’s located next to the Graeser Family Education Center.

Events

Friday, July 7

Paranormal Cirque | Friday, July 7-Sunday, July 9 | Times vary | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams St., Louisville | $20-$60 | This 18+ circus features haunting acrobatics, death-defying stunts, creepy creatures, and aerial acts.
Jammin in Jeff | Friday, July 7 | 7 p.m. | Jeffersonville Riverstage, W. Riverside Dr., Jeffersonville | Free | Hear live music from AC/DC cover band Thunderstruck.
Racing Louisville vs. KC Current | Friday, July 7 | 8 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams St., Louisville | $17-$130 | See the ladies in purple take on this Kansas City team.

Saturday, July 8

Sarabande Books Presents A Poetry Carnival | Saturday, July 8 | 12-4 p.m. | Sarabande Books Headquarters, 735 Lampton St. Ste. 201, Louisville | Free | This local book publisher is launching “Once a City Said: A Louisville Poets Anthology” with literary-themed carnival games, a live painting demo, and DJ Sam Sneed.
Splash Into Summer | Saturday, July 8 | 3:30-6:30 p.m. | Shawnee Park, 4501 West Broadway, Louisville | Free | Bring the fam to cool off in the park’s splash pad + enjoy free popsicles and books.
July Biergarten | Saturday, July 8 | 4-10 p.m. | German American Club, 1840 Lincoln Ave., Louisville | Free | Drink German-style beers in the family-friendly outdoor biergarten with German food and live music.
Eid Ul-Adha Carnival | Saturday, July 8 | 4 p.m. | Guiding Light Islamic Center, 6500 Six Mile Ln., Louisville | Free | Honor this Islamic holiday at a family-friendly celebration with inflatable obstacles, bumper cars, henna art, cultural foods, and a movie night.

Sunday, July 9

Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Social | Sunday, July 9 | 1-5 p.m. | Riverside, The Farnsley-Moremon Landing, 7410 Moorman Rd., Louisville | Free | Bring the family to this annual event with miniature train rides, a petting zoo, pony rides, and an ice cream eating contest.
“Independence Day” | Sunday, July 9 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Kentucky Science Center, 727 W. Main St., Louisville | $5 | Watch this alien movie starring Will Smith on a four-story screen.
Future Islands | Sunday, July 9 | 8 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. 4th St., Louisville | $29.50 | See this American synth-pop band from Baltimore, MD.

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Plan a perfect picnic with these top picnic picks

Sweets, treats, and summer eats: Spend less time planning the picnic and more time enjoying it with these top recs from Kroger. | Photo provided by Kroger

There’s no better way to savor the season than with an outdoor outing + a basket full of picnic eats. That’s why Kroger is here to offer these recs for the perfect summer picnic:

Sandwiches + Slaw

Private Selection Croissants with Derby City Chicken Salad and Deli Summer Slaw

Wine, Cheese + Charcuterie

Private Selection Crackers, Murray’s Cheeses, and Private Selection Genoa Salami paired with Barefoot Cellars Rosé Wine

Summer sweets

Seasonal fruits or bakery-fresh peach pie

Pro tip: Save $15 on your first online order.

Pick your picnic eats

News Notes

Opening

Seven Bourbon & Cocktail Lounge, a new bar in NuLu Marketplace, is dedicated to the number in its name. The menu will offer seven avante garde-style bevvies — think bottled cocktails and clarified milk punches — and seven small plates. The lounge is expected to open this fall. (WLKY)

Community

The city’s summer youth programs have extended their hours. Web design, gardening, paid internships, and recreational outings are just a few of the activities offered at 13 community centers throughout Derby City. Check your neighborhood center’s schedule.

Shop

Kentucky Fried Chicken launched a new merch shop yesterday in honor of National Fried Chicken Day. The online store sells an array of “finger lickin’ good”-themed merch — from a Shady Rays sunglasses collaboration to a retro Colonel varsity jacket. We’ve got our eyes on a pair of drumstick socks.

Sports

Atrium Brewing is making a Mexican lager for Los Murcielagos, the baseball team the Louisville Bats play as during the Copa de la Diversión series. A beer release party with Buddy Bat is happening on Monday, July 10 at the Shelby Park brewery from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Concert

Louisville music group Kiana & the Sun Kings will debut their new album “Monarch” on Saturday, July 22 at Headliners Music Hall. The seven-piece band makes modern yet timeless tunes mixing R&B, soul, and jazz. They’ve shared the stage with other artists, like Moon Taxi and Nappy Roots.

Plan Ahead

If you love “Flavortown” as much as Guy Fieri, then FieriCon Louisville wants you on its gravy train on Saturday, Aug. 26. The free cosplay pub crawl will make stops in Schnitzelburg, Germantown, and Shelby Park. Flame shirts and bleached blonde hair are a must.

Travel

Want to meet arriving loved ones or send them off with a hug from inside the terminal at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)? You can conveniently park in the parking garage for only $2 for the first hour and $2 for each additional hour.*

Finance

Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

Wellness

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Drink

The glass is definitely half-full

Get ready for LOUtoday’s Drink Up Month this July

Digital graphic of a wood table with "Drink Up" written in white letters.

Buckle up, it’s Drink Up Month. | Image by 6AM City

Last year, we served up Drink Up Week — featuring everything from the world’s first superfood cocktail mixer to local products to stock your bar.

This year, we’re celebrating even bigger with Drink Up Month running throughout the month of July.

What is Drink Up Month?

We want to shine a spotlight on the people + places that make Louisville’s beverage scene special. We’ll be covering stories like:

Kentucky’s original soft drink, Ale-8
Local bevvy producers
Boba tea shops
Louisville’s oldest bar

How to participate

There are two ways to participate in Drink Up Month: as drink makers and drink sippers.

For our drink makers — we want you to get involved. Email us and let’s chat about collaborating for Drink Up Month.

For our beverage-loving readers, we want to hear from you. What do you want to read about during Drink Up Month? Spill the tea.

This content is sponsored by Heine Brothers Coffee. As Louisville’s original coffee roaster since 1994, they take pride in the city just as much as the coffee. Order ahead and Drink Up.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Katie

From the editor

I am frying pan. A friend recently tipped me off to a band called Mac Sabbath after reading our story on South Louisville’s McDonaldland.

Lead by Ronald Osbourne, the parody group blends heavy metal with McDonald’s culture — and they’re playing at The Whirling Tiger tomorrow.

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