10.02.2023

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

Flash back to September

Our No. 1 September story was about the Speed family’s Cold Spring Estate in the Highlands. | Photo by Kentucky Select Properties

If you’ve been asleep like Green Day, consider this waking you up when September ends.

The last month has been packed — from the Netflix docuseries release about Ohio Valley Wrestling to the first UofL football game of the season. Here are the three stories you all read the most, which garnered over 17K views combined.

Speed family estate in the Highlands is up for sale
This historic 6.71-acre property near Cherokee Park hit the market earlier this year for $5.25 million. The price dropped in September, but not by much, to $4.995 million. The Cold Spring Estate was built in 1867 by members of the Speed family. It includes a four-bedroom home with a solarium, a carriage house, and mature gardens.

A person dressed as the Pope Lick Monster, wearing a furry costume and goat horns, pretends to choke City Editor Katie. The photo has a playful and staged air about it. — City Editor Katie came face to face with the Pope Lick Monster this month.
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Photo by LOUtoday

Strange fall festivals you’ve probably never been to
We love the fall classics that happen in Louisville every year like the St. James Art Fair and Jack O’Lantern Spectacular, but we rounded-up some lesser known fests to keep things interesting. Goatman, and bats, and wooly worms, oh my!

LOUtoday_Gaffney House — The first floor common area boasts a restored sailing ship motif, vaulted ceilings, and over 10 kinds of tile.
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Photo by Jeremy Blum

Historic Gaffney turned into a luxury rental property
In July we found out that the long-vacant Gaffney House on River Road was being restored. After the renovation was complete, we got a tour of the property to see its new life as a short-term rental.

Answered

When can I enter to win the 2023 HGTV Urban Oasis house in Paristown Point?

LOUtoday_Ubran Oasis — HGTV chose Derby City as the location for its annual Urban Oasis home giveaway.
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Photos by HGTV

The official entry period for the 2023 HGTV Urban Oasis contest opens today at 9 a.m.

Contestants can enter to win this newly-built, fully-furnished home — plus, a Mercedes-Benz GLC SUV, $50,000, and a five-year supply of paper towels — twice per day until Tuesday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m.

The four-bedroom home was constructed by local builder Twin Spires Remodeling and combines modern luxury with Southern charm, including homages to Louisville’s history.

Watch: Don’t miss the one-hour Urban Oasis special on HGTV on Friday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m.

Win this house

Events

Monday, Oct. 2

“Seasoned Spirits” | Monday, Oct. 2-Friday, Oct. 13 | Multiple times | Cambria Hotel, 120 S. Floyd St., Louisville | Free | See 50 bourbon barrel heads hand-painted by 25 Kentucky artists ranging from 50 to 102 years of age.

Tuesday, Oct. 3

Jack O’Lantern Spectacular Pre-Lit Bash | Tuesday, Oct. 3 | 6 p.m. | Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Rd., Louisville | $60 | Skip the line to see the thousands of carved pumpkins + enjoy food and drinks.

Wednesday, Oct. 4

Mid-week Nature Walk | Wednesday, Oct. 4 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | $10-$15 | Experience the changing colors of the forest guided by a naturalist.

Thursday, Oct. 5

Waste Tire Collection Event | Thursday, Oct. 5-Saturday, Oct. 7 | Times vary | Kentucky Exposition Center, 1030 Phillips Ln., Louisville | Free | Drop off used tires that will be repurposed into new products.
The Venardos Circus | Thursday, Oct. 5-Sunday, Oct. 15 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Waterfront Park, 231 E. Witherspoon St., Louisville | $16.95-$54.95 | See this Broadway-style circus act created by former Ringling Bros. Ringmaster.

Friday, Oct. 6

St. James Court Art Show | Friday, Oct. 6-Sunday, Oct. 8 | Times vary | Old Louisville, St. James Court, Louisville | Free | Peruse 600+ fine arts and contemporary craft exhibitors in one of Louisville’s most historic neighborhoods.
Homearama 2023 | Friday, Oct. 6-Sunday, Oct. 15 | Times vary | Locations vary, Louisville | $12-$15 | Across three weekends, Louisvillians can explore nine luxury custom-built homes located throughout the region.*

Saturday, Oct. 7

Pups in Paristown | Saturday, Oct. 7 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Paristown, 720 Brent St., Louisville | Free | Meet Ethan Almighty, shop from dog-related vendors, and snap a photo with your pup in a 360-degree photo booth.

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Wellness

Escape everyday stress with a trip to Lalai Day Spa

Presented by a LOUtoday Partner

a woman lies on a table and gets a massage

Lalai was created for Louisvillians to have the best and most effective services in a relaxing + serene setting. | Photo via Pexels

When was the last time you took a moment for yourself? If you’re like us, then it’s been a while. Luckily, Lalai Day Spa is here to help Louisvillians slow down and invest in their wellness — especially before the busy holiday season.

Lalai (pronounced la-lie; means to melt) opened in 2022, and boasts the only Thai massage therapist owner from Thailand in our whole state. Their skillful staff of six has a combined experience of almost 100 years (read: they know what they’re doing). As an active member of Respect Massage, Lalai ensures each massage experience is safe and respectful for both the staff and client.

Lalai’s services include:

Customized massage
Relaxation Swedish massage (ft. hot stones, deep tissue, and manual lymphatic drainage)
Traditional Thai massage (AKA when therapists walk on you, and you might hear the sounds of tight air gaps releasing between vertebrae)
Signature Lalai Facial
And more

Each session is curated for individual needs whether for therapeutic massage or glow skincare. Fun fact: You’re guaranteed to feel lighter and rejuvenated after your first session, which practitioners often refer to as “massage drunk” or “massage hungover” — but it’s a good thing. Beware of your first “Massage Drunk” or “Massage Hangover” after your session.

Pro tip: Massages make a great gift for yourself or a loved one.

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News Notes

Announced

After 55 years off the market, Ale-8-One is bringing back the soft drink that started it all — Roxa Kola. The flavor was created by founder George Lee Wainscott 20 years prior to its Kentucky ginger ale counterpart and was named after his wife Roxanne. Look for the retro soda this November.

Development

OneWest received a $555,000 Louisville Affordable Housing Trust Fund loan that will go toward the continued revitalization of the West End. The nonprofit plans to use the money to redevelop two historic properties on 18th Street + Broadway into residential units with street-level commercial spaces.

Concert

Don’t stop believin’ — Legendary rock band Journey is coming to the KFC Yum! Center on Saturday, Feb. 24 as part of the group’s “50th Anniversary Freedom” tour. The concert will also include a performance from TOTO. Tickets range from $35 to $149.50. (WDRB)

Outdoors

Bernheim Forest’s native perennial landscaping kits are on sale. Sun and shade bundles ($60-$70) include five young, rooted plants each + a planting map. The kits will be available for pick up during Bernheim’s Fall Plant Sale on Friday, Oct. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Finance

One platform is unlocking the $1.7 trillion “billionaires asset class” for everyday investors. Introducing Masterworks, an award-winning platform for investing in blue-chip art. Investors have benefited from 16 sales with returns including 13.9%, 27.3%, and 35.0%. Interested? LOUtoday readers can skip the waitlist and join.†*

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Katie

From the editor

Ponyboy Slings is officially slinging its ready-to-drink bourbon cocktails in a can. The Louisville-founded beverage company held its official launch party last Thursday at Galaxie. The 1970s-themed evening included food pairings with its three flavors and the unveiling of the Pony Wagon, a shag-carpeted 1977 Chevy van.

Try a Ponyboy at any of these locations around town.

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