08.22.2023

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39º | Partly | 15% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:54 a.m. | Sunset 5:24 p.m.

Holy moly, Stromboli!

FieriCon is taking Louisvillians to Flavortown

a group of people dressed like Guy Fieri in flame shirts and spiked hair sit around a table at a bar.

The 2023 FieriCon will kick off at Logan Street Market. | Photo by @fieri_con_lou

Last September, around 65 people buttoned up their patterned bowling shirts and slid on wraparound sunglasses for the first-ever FieriCon Louisville, a cosplay pub crawl dedicated to the rambunctious Food Network star.

This Saturday, Aug. 26, FieriCon is taking the Germantown, Schnitzelburg + Shelby Park areas back to Flavortown by popular demand.

While FieriCons have been popping up across the US since 2016, Louisville’s chapter is just heating up. After sharing a mutual love for Guy Fieri’s TV shows in college, founders Andrew Cieslewicz and Brad Bauer decided to launch the Derby City version last year.

LOUtoday_FieriCon — FieriCon Co-founder Andrew Cieslewicz is prepping for the road rockin’ trip down to Flavortown.
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Photo by @fieri_con_lou

“We were very overwhelmed and surprised at our first stop at Falls City last year where we saw Ubers of Guy Fieris getting out and walking in,” said Andrew. “We were just thrilled — and people kept asking us if we were doing it again this year, so here we are again in 2023.”

There are six stops on the foodie agenda this Saturday that will have food and drink specials available for purchase to accompany those bleach-blonde hairdos, of course.

“We’re still working out specific menu items, but Atrium [Brewing] will have a Guy-themed slushie for the day, and The Merryweather is working on a few cocktails,” Andrew said.

The crawl starts at 2 p.m. at Logan Street Market, but attendees can hop on the gravy train at any point during the day.

Atrium Brewing + Daryk’s | 3 p.m.
Kaiju | 4:05 p.m.
Nachbar | 5:10 p.m.
Hauck’s Corner | 6:15 p.m.
The Merryweather | 7:30 p.m.

Anyone sporting a costume will receive a swag bag. “The standard is definitely the visor or headband with spiked hair accompanied by a bowling shirt,” Andrew said. “But we encourage anything that’s food themed.”

FieriCon is a free event to attend, but donations to Louisville nonprofit Love The Hungry are encouraged.

Events

Tuesday, Aug. 22

Wing Week | Tuesday, Aug. 22-Sunday, Aug. 27 | Multiple locations, Louisville | Free | Try $7 chicken wings from over 10 restaurants + utilize the phone app to collect points for prizes.

Wednesday, Aug. 23

Sake & Cheese Pairing Night | Wednesday, Aug. 23 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Harvey’s, 2011 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | $65 | Sip six different sakes paired with artisan cheeses.

Thursday, Aug. 24

History Inspires Showcase | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 7 p.m. | The Filson Historical Society, 1310 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $0-$15 | Hear artists share how the Filson’s collections have helped in their works of art.

Friday, Aug. 25

WWE Friday Night SmackDown | Friday, Aug. 25 | 7:45 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville | $20-$120 | See wrestling superstars hit the ring and show off their athleticism — and dramatic skills.

Saturday, Aug. 26

Gatsby Garden Gala | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 6-10 p.m. | The Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, 1402 St. James Ct., Louisville | $150-$1,000 | Costumes are welcomed but not required to this 1920s-themed gala, which includes dinner, an open bar + live swing music.
Elvis Extravaganza! | Saturday, Aug. 26 | 7-11 p.m. | Mellwood Art Center, Louisville | $18 | Get “All Shook Up” during this event dedicated to the King of Rock and Roll with a screening of the 2022 movie, costume contest, tribute show, and more.

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Sports

🍻 Look out for free seat upgrades + beer at these LouCity matches

Two winners of the Modelo Seat Upgrade holding

This duo won the Modelo Seat Upgrade in July. | Courtesy of Louisville City FC

There’s a new way to kick it at two upcoming Louisville City FC matches. Enter: The Modelo Seat Upgrade.

LouCity and Modelo teamed up to give fans some of the best seats in Lynn Family Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 26 + Saturday, Oct. 7. Here’s how it works:

A staff member will choose two fans at random before kickoff.
Then, the selected fans will get front row seats and club access for the entire game.

Bonus: Club access includes complimentary food and Modelo.†

Make moves with Modelo

† No purchase is necessary and you must be 21+ to participate.

News Notes

Opening

Pig Beach BBQ will open at Waterfront Park on Thursday, Aug. 31 at 11 a.m. The New York City-founded smokehouse announced its Louisville launch in the space formerly occupied by Tumbleweed two years ago. Pig Beach will have two bars and patios + over 40 TV screens. (WLKY)

Arts

The Speed Art Museum shared its plans for a $22 million outdoor sculpture park called the Speed Outdoors. The three-acre public park will be located on the museum’s grounds and will feature 13 large-scale pieces donated by the late Al and Mary Shands. It’s slated to open in 2025. (The Art Newspaper)

Development

A 192-unit apartment complex is underway in the South End. The $30+ million project dubbed Smyrna Village will feature community green spaces and onsite amenities like a splash park. It’s slated to open in October 2024. (Louisville Business First)

Number

25,391. That’s how many people attended the 2023 season of the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park. This year’s shows included “Macbeth,” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” and “Love’s Labor’s Lost.” The theater company will return to the stage in October for a spine-chilling production of “The Woman in Black.”

Pets

On Thursday, Sept. 7, District 14 residents can get their pets free vaccinations + flea and tick medications. The Kentucky Humane Society’s CARE-a-van will be set up in the parking lot of the Westchester Center in the Pleasure Ridge Park area. Appointments are required and require a deposit.

History

Iroquois Amphitheater will celebrate its 85th anniversary on Saturday, Sept. 2 with a free show dedicated to the golden age of musical theater. “Music Under the Stars” will feature soloists + a 25-piece orchestra. Gates open at 6 p.m.

Cause

The YMCA Safe Place Services Y-NOW program is currently seeking mentors for the fall class. Y-NOW is a 10-month, one-on-one mentoring program that provides support and guidance for youth ages 11-15 with one or both parents involved in the justice system. Apply to become a mentor.*

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Bathroom covered in decorative gold mirrors. — The two restrooms at Hauck’s are covered in ornate, gold mirrors.
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Photo by LOUtoday

We counted all the flushes in our best loos in LOU contest, and it was a stiff competition, but there can be only one porcelain throne.

Out of 150 responses, Hauck’s Corner was voted as the best decorated bathroom in Louisville, followed by The Merryweather.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

Iroquois Amphitheater is the official amphitheater of Kentucky.

When it was built in the spring of 1938, construction only took 75 days before it opened with a production of “Naughty Marietta” on July 4. At that time, the main attraction of the outdoor venue was the water curtain between the stage and the seats.

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