11.24.2023

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Dazzling gifts you can buy right now

2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now

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Shop gifts sure to dazzle at any price. | Graphic by 6AM City

Searching for the perfect holiday gift? Check out some of the season’s top gifts, including options that support local businesses.

Bonus: Take advantage of Black Friday with 30% off gift guides on Six & Main.

$25 and under

For coffee lovers: Blanchard’s Blend | $13.80 | Wake up and warm up with this coffee made with cacao + caramel.

For art aficionados: Louisville print | $20 | This print features the Big Four Bridge, a jockey and racehorse, Highlands, the Louisville Slugger Museum, and more.

For accessory lovers: Krobo glass with charcoal bracelet | $20 | A stretchy bracelet handcrafted with charcoal brown recycled sea glass beads.

For beauty queens: Zoe Twist Turban | $22 | This turban features breathable lightweight stretch knit with a cotton-like feel.

For anyone: Personalized star ornament | $6.49 | The perfect gift for just about everyone, these handmade clay ornaments come from a five-star shop.

For trivia fans: Trivial Pursuit “Stuff You Should Know” party game | $21.99 | A game to help you build your knowledge of weird, fascinating, and unbelievable trivia.

For your significant other: Personalized song plaque | $9.99 | A light-up plaque you can customize with their favorite song + a photo of you together.

Shop 30% off gifts on Six & Main

$25-$50

For organizers: Cork cosmetics bag | $45 | This isn’t just an ordinary pouch. It’s perfect for organizing makeup brushes, writing and art supplies, and more.

For sippers: Louisville skyline cocktail glasses | $39.99 | Cheers to Louisville with these premium glasses.

For style icons: Women’s cropped vest | $36.97 | A winter outfit addition they can pair with anything.

For worker bees: Crockpot Electric Lunch Box | $39.98 | A personal portable food warmer to keep lunchtime meals hot.

For techies: 3-in-1 wireless charging station | $29.99 | Help them charge their phone, smartwatch, and AirPods all at one organized charging stand.

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Events

Friday, Nov. 24

Bo & Luke Release Party | Friday, Nov. 24 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Against the Grain Public House Downtown, 401 E. Main St., Louisville | Free | Try different pie-flavored stouts, get an accompanying slice and pie a brewer in the face 5-7 p.m., part of a fundraiser for Apron, Inc.
Cheers to Gifting: Hostess’ Holiday Market | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Nov. 26 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St., Louisville | Free | Shop for festive decorations + gifts at this Shelby Park community market.
Cirque Italia Water Circus | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Nov. 26 | Times vary | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams St., Louisville | $10-$50 | See this 1950s-themed acrobatic performance under a blue and white circus tent.

Saturday, Nov. 25

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.
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.
5th Annual Schnitzelburg Gets Lit | Saturday, Nov. 25 | Various locations, Schnitzelburg, Louisville | Free | See Christmas lights, hear carolers + get holiday specials at participating businesses — like Hauck’s and Bean coffee shop.

Sunday, Nov. 26

Seasonal Hoop Wreath | Sunday, Nov. 26 | 1-2:30 p.m. | Pretty Decent, 2235 Frankfort Ave., Ste. 107, Louisville | $55 | Create a 12-inch wreath using dried florals, preserved foliage, and sola wood flowers.

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Development

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) just made getting your luggage easier

These improvements are part of the SDF Next Program, a capital improvement program for the Jerry E. Abramson Terminal that will see upwards of $500 million invested to provide a better customer experience. | Photo provided by Louisville Regional Airport Authority

The last thing you want to do after a flight is spend extra time waiting to get your bag. Luckily for Louisvillians, SDF is addressing that problem.

As passenger travel reaches record numbers, SDF is continuing to improve the terminal to provide best-in-class facilities. SDF’s complete overhaul of the airport’s baggage handling systems is expected to be fully operational just in time for post-Thanksgiving travel.

This $10 million project, which kicked off in May, includes a redesign of the baggage claim area with four modern, state-of-the-art carousels as well as the addition of an oversized bag drop.

Explore the upgrades

News Notes

Today Is

Black Friday — a day kicking off the gift-giving spirit of the holidays with local and national sales. If you’re one who likes to sleep in and haven’t had a chance to hop into the shopping lines yet, we suggest checking out Misc. Goods Co. for 45% off select items or Made Market to shop from ~100 local vendors.

Seasonal

Are you heading to Jefferson Square Park tonight? Not so fast. Louisvillians have become accustomed to attending Light Up Louisville on Black Friday. This year, though, it’s taking place on Saturday, Dec. 2. The event’s producer Wayne Hettinger said the change was made so that the event’s workers can spend time with family. (WDRB)

Sports

Tomorrow is one of the biggest days on the local sports calendar, The Governor’s Cup. Louisville will host Kentucky on the football field at 12:00 p.m. The game is sold out, but will be broadcast on ABC. The Cardinals have lost to the Cats in four consecutive meetings, and we’re hoping to change that this year. (The Courier Journal)

Closing

Funmi’s Cafe shut its doors after 13 years in business. Located in the Gardiner Lane Shopping Center on Bardstown Road, Funmi’s served African food, like African brown beans and West African collard green stew. The owners said that they’re retiring from the food industry.

Shop

This FDA-registered vibrator is so good, doctors recommend it. It also has six unique motors, 16 speeds, and it’s Bluetooth-enabled. Bonus: It’s 35% off right now.*

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If you haven’t noticed, it’s Black Friday. See all the good Amazon deals — like 15% off the highly rated 5-quart COSORI Air Fryer.*

Watch

Deal alert: Hulu is offering its ad-supported version for $0.99 a month for 12 months. Excuse us while we stream all the holiday content.*

The Buy

The Buy 11.24.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

A great Black Friday find: $180 off the Dyson cordless vacuum. Check out even more deals and happy shopping.

Shoutout

Happy birthday, LOUtoday member Paul Herberg. We hope your special day (November 26) is filled with your favorite things in Louisville! — LOUtoday team

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jeff

From the editor

In my house, the day after Thanksgiving is the first day of the holiday season. That means the Christmas tree, stockings, and holiday decor is all going up. As you read this, I’m probably either buried in tinsel or checking every bulb, Clark Griswold style.

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