12.01.2023

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Today’s Forecast

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

❄️ The art of snow plowing

The art of snow plowing

Stopher Elementary decorated their plow with a sea of student handprints. | Photo by Louisville Metro Public Works

The first flurries of the season were spotted earlier this week, and the Metro Snow Team is two steps ahead of old Jack Frost. The operation has been practicing runs on the city’s snow routes since October.

While practice makes perfect, a few of the snow plows will get additional help clearing the roads this snow season from a shark, a panther, and a famous reindeer — we think you know which one.

Last month, JCPS students from Greenwood, Maupin, and Stopher elementary schools painted designs across three 10-ft-long plows, which will be featured in the Lots of Lights Parade tomorrow in downtown LOU.

Salvador Melendez, Metro Public Works’ Communication Specialist, said they provided the schools with all the necessary materials for the project, and “the kids provided their time and talent.”

After the parade, the colorful plows will wait to be deployed for the first winter weather event of the 2023-2024 season.

Get to know the team:

The Metro Snow Team is led by Metro Public Works and is made up of multiple government departments, totaling over 300 snow fighters.
Louisville has ~38,000 tons of salt on hand.
A total of 2,734 two-lane miles make up the city’s 110 snow routes.
Over 100 pieces of equipment — from smaller utility trucks to giant fleets — contribute to the snow-fighting efforts.
There are four road treatment stages the team employs based on conditions.

Stay informed on the movements of the Metro Snow Team during inclement weather via this real-time interactive map that details the status of the roads. It takes three seconds to bookmark.

Asked

True or false: Metro stores road salt underground in the Louisville Mega Caverns.

A. True
B. False

Take a guess

Events

Friday, Dec. 1

Winter Festival of Hope | Friday, Dec. 1 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Tyler Park, 1501 Castlewood Ave., Louisville | Free | Enjoy an evening of live music, sweet treats, and warm drinks.
All is Bright Holiday Celebration | Friday, Dec. 1 | 6-8 p.m. | Westport Village, 1215 Herr Ln., Louisville | Free | Enjoy a festive evening with vendors, circus performers, and a visit from Santa.
Holiday Silent Disco | Friday, Dec. 1 | 8-11 p.m. | 3rd Turn Brewing, 10408 Watterson Trail, Louisville | $10 | Bust a festive move during this holiday-themed dance party.

Saturday, Dec. 2

Holiday Open House | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | $15 donation recommended | Head to the visitor’s center for mulled cider and refreshments, door prize drawings, and holiday specials.
The Flea Off Market | Saturday, Dec. 2-Sunday, Dec. 3 | Times vary | Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St., Louisville | Free | Shop from local vendors featuring vintage finds, records, arts and crafts, collectibles, and more.
Christkindlmarkt | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 2-9 p.m. | German American Club, 1840 Lincoln Ave., Louisville | Free | Check out 30+ local vendors, listen to music from The Rheingold Band + dig into German food and drinks.
2nd Annual Sparkle Ball | Saturday, Dec. 2 | 7:30-11:30 p.m. | The Henry Clay, S. 3rd St., Louisville | $75 | Give ‘em the old razzle dazzle at this APRON, Inc. dance party fundraiser hosted by Patrick Hallahan of My Morning Jacket.

Sunday, Dec. 3

Chelsea Handler | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 7 p.m. | Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St., Louisville | $55-$145 | Share a laugh with this comedian and best-selling author.
2nd Annual Christmas Cookie 5K | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 2 p.m. | Old Louisville Brewery, 625 W. Magnolia Ave., Louisville | $30 | Registration for this run through historic Old Louisville includes a shirt and a beer.
Drag Queens on Ice | Sunday, Dec. 3 | 7-9 p.m. | Paristown, 720 Brent St., Louisville | Free | See local Queens perform on the Crystal Ice Rink with special guest MILK from “RuPaul’s Drag Race.”

Events calendar here

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Drink

🥃 Angel’s Envy’s 12th annual Cask Strength Bourbon drops today

Bring this seasonal delight home with you. | Photo provided by Angel’s Envy

It’s the most wonderful time of year, y’all. Angel’s Envy’s annual Cask Strength Bourbon and the first-ever, limited edition Cask Strength Rye Whiskey is available starting today.

The two spirits mark Master Distiller Owen Martin’s first-ever release for Angel’s Envy. “With my deep background in maturing, blending + finishing whiskey, I’ve been able to share a unique perspective on the Angel’s Envy’s award-winning cask strength program,” Martin says.

Try it for yourself at a tasting with Owen in the distillery on Monday, Dec. 11 + Tuesday, Dec. 19, or at select retailers across the US.

Cheers, Louisville

News Notes

Civic

Elizabeth Strojan is the new Executive Director of the Louisville Metro Housing Authority. The Louisvillian currently works on affordable housing in New York City and will start her new role next year. Strojan will oversee a $40 million budget, 250 employees, and ~16,000 affordable housing units across the city.

Arts

Thanks to a $1.2 million grant from the Art Bridges Foundation, the Speed Art Museum will continue to offer free admission on Sundays through 2026. The funds will also support the museum’s First Thursdays, another initiative that includes free admission + extended museum hours for working families.

Legacy

New pole banners of Muhammad Ali were hung this week downtown. The 36 photos of The Greatest are the result of a project between Louisville Tourism and the Muhammad Ali Center, commemorating his six core principles. See them along his namesake boulevard from 2nd Street to 18th Street.

Sports

Racing Louisville’s new head coach is a familiar face. After a month-long global search, the club appointed Beverly Goebel Yanez for the leading position. Yanez was the assistant coach this past season and is a former OL Reign player. Watch the team’s reaction to the news.

Outdoors

Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy surpassed its $20,000 goal toward trail upgrades at Cherokee Park thanks to a donation match from South End business Carlon Roofing & Sheet Metal. A total of $50,500 will now fund natural trail restoration throughout the park.

Environment

Louisville nonprofits can apply for an electric-powered lawn care package to replace gas-powered equipment via Metro’s Lawn Care for Cleaner Air Community Equipment Grant Program. The application deadline is Friday, January 19 and the winning nonprofit will receive a rechargeable mower, trimmer, and blower. Last year’s recipient was YouthBuild Louisville.

Try This

Prickle your fancy at The Kinder Artist’s first-ever upscale plant swap on Friday, Dec. 15 at Logan Street Market. Tickets to the holiday plant party are $20 and include a drink ticket, plant bracelet, and $20 off coupon to The Kinder Artist’s store.

Announced

Congrats to Linda S., our Fly Away Friday Giveaway winner taking home two roundtrip tickets out of SDF. Didn’t win? Our next giveaway will launch soon — stay tuned. *

Eat

🍪 Get free cookies on National Cookie Day

National Espresso Day is celebrated annually on November, 23. | Photo by LOUtoday

America’s best cookie shop is baking up some sweet deals for National Cookie Day — and thereafter.

On Monday, Dec. 4, all three Please & Thank You locations in Derby City will offer buy one, get one free cookies. The perk applies not just to its famous gooey chocolate chip cookie, but peanut butter cream pies, oatmeal cream pies, and ice sugar cookies too.

Fun fact: It took owner Brook Vaughn 2+ years to perfect the nationally lauded chocolate chip cookie, which are now available on Amazon.

On the first day of Christmas Please & Thank gave to me… Following the day of free treats, the coffee shop will begin its 12 Days of Christmas countdown on Wednesday, Dec. 13. Tune into the shop’s social media for updates on deals like $35 coffee gift boxes + 50% off merch.

Do you know how Please & Thank You’s cookies travel around town? In incredi-dough style, of course. Meet the cookie machine.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Katie

From the editor

My dad was a snow fighter for the Indiana Department of Transportation when I was kid. I didn’t rely on the local news station to share school closing information because if my dad was called into work, I knew we wouldn’t have a snow day.

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