A look back

• Male and Manual first met on the football field in 1893, and the rivalry was traditionally played before big crowds on Thanksgiving.
• The rivalry was so fierce that in 1922 the stadium where the game was played burned down after the annual holiday game.
• In 1966, 23,000 Louisvillians attended the Thanksgiving Male-Manual game — at the time that was the largest crowd to ever see a football game in Louisville.
• The two sides’ last Thanksgiving game was in 1980. Changes in the high school football schedule forced the teams to move their annual rivalry game to earlier in the year.

The modern tradition

• Juice Bowl Games — Six youth football teams will play at Shawnee Park on Thanksgiving Day, starting at 10:30 a.m.
• The Governor’s Cup — Since 2014, the Cards-Cats college rivalry has taken center-stage on Thanksgiving weekend. This year’s game takes place at 12 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25 at L&N Stadium. The game is sold out, but you can watch it on ABC.

• Once Upon An Orchestra: “Where The Wild Things Are” | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 2-3 p.m. | Southwest Branch Library, 9725 Dixie Hwy., Louisville | Bring the whole family to this interactive performance with musical storytelling + crafts.
• Friendsgiving | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 5-11 p.m. | 8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen, 350 W. Chestnut St., Louisville | Free | Feast on a “Friends"-themed food and drink menu at this rooftop restaurant.

• Cirque Italia Water Circus | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Nov. 26 | Times vary | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams St., Louisville | $10-$50 | Watch this 1950s-themed acrobatic performance under a blue and white circus tent.

• Santa’s Symphony Spectacular | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 11 a.m. | Whitney Hall at the Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $23 | Hear classic holiday music from the Louisville Orchestra + let the kids meet Santa at this annual event.
• Filmmaker + Actor Mixer | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 8-11 p.m. | Flanagan’s Ale House, 934 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Meet local filmmakers, actors, and film industry professionals at this mixer.

• Fire Tower Open | Saturday, Nov. 25-Sunday, Nov. 26 | 1-3:30 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | $15 | Get a stunning, bird’s-eye view of the forest from its historic fire tower.

• Germantown pizza joint The Post opened a new location in the Highlands. Located at 1759 Bardstown Rd. in the Shops at Deer Park, the new take-out only spot will be open daily from 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. (Louisville Business First)

• Construction has begun at a long-vacant building on West Broadway set to become an affordable housing complex. The building, located at 1405 W. Broadway, was formerly a candy factory, but has been vacant for four decades. Construction is expected to be complete by December 2024. (WDRB)

• The Russell neighborhood will welcome some of Kentucky’s top athletes this spring. For the first time, the Norton Healthcare Sports and Learning Center will host Kentucky’s indoor track and field high school state championships on Friday, March 1 + Saturday, March 2. Tickets will go on sale at a later date.

• University of Louisville students will soon have a fruity snack option near campus. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is set to open next spring at the Cardinal Towne development. It will be the chain’s eighth location in the Louisville area, serving fresh fruit + vegetable smoothies, wraps, and sandwiches. (Louisville Business First)

• The early bird gets the beer. Early bird tickets to the annual Tailspin Ale Fest at Bowman Field in March will be available today from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Cox’s Blue Ridge Manor (10402 Shelbyville Rd.) starting at $45. There will be two other opportunities for discounted tickets, on Friday, Dec. 1 + Saturday, Dec. 2.

• Louisville historian Tom Owen will address the Olmsted Parks Conservancy annual meeting on Thursday, Nov. 30 at Iroquois Park. Owen will discuss the park’s history, including original plans + its role in development of the area. Not a member? Donate as little as $5 per month to join.

• “The Snowy Day and Other Stories,” a 60-minute show for kids, brings to life the New York Public Library’s most checked out book of the same name. The performance will take place at Paristown Hall, Friday Dec. 8 through Sunday, Dec. 17. Tickets start at $22.50.

• Have an active loved one on your shopping list? Upway delivers rigorously inspected, certified, and 99% pre-assembled ebikes from top brands (think: Specialized, Aventon, and Super73) directly to your doorstep. Get up to $1,200 off for Black Friday, and score free express shipping with code TREE.*