• A skyway over Jackson Street, connecting the new building to the existing distillery
• A space for Angel Envy’s master distiller Owen Martin to create and test new products
• Storage for dry goods + more space for tours

• Race To 150 | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Ave., Louisville | Free | Celebrate the upcoming 150th anniversary of the Kentucky Derby with free museum admission, cocktails, treats, and a fashion contest.
• Late Night Wednesday | Wednesday, Dec. 6 | 5-8 p.m. | The Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main St., Louisville | $10 | Enjoy the wintry ambiance of the Lights on Main tree show at a discounted price.

• Brandenburgs by Twilight | Thursday, Dec. 7-Friday, Dec. 8 | 8 p.m. | Henry Clay, 604 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $125 | Listen to Bach’s renowned “Brandenburg Concertos” at this holiday concert with the Louisville Orchestra, which includes dinner.

• 35th Annual Christmas Gift & Decor Show | Friday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 10 | Times vary | Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville | Free | Stock up on holiday decor at this annual exposition + kids get a free picture with Santa.
• Louisville Ballet’s The Brown-Forman Nutcracker | Friday, Dec. 8-Sunday, Dec. 24 | Times vary | The Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $39.20-$168 | Join Marie and her Nutcracker prince as they journey to the magical world of the Sugar Plum Fairy in “The Brown-Forman Nutcracker,” a delight for all ages with a distinctly Kentucky flavor.*

• Fleur de Flea Vintage and Handmade Holiday Pop-up Market | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Germantown Gables, 986 Swan St., Louisville | $5 | Shop vintage, repurposed, and handmade holiday decor from 75+ vendors.
• Star Party at The Parklands of Floyds Fork | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 6-9 p.m. | PNC Achievement Center, 1411 Beckley Creek Pkwy., Louisville | Free | Stargaze using high-end telescopes, and learn about the night sky from park rangers, while sipping on a hot drink to stay warm.
• Gingerbread House Baking Class | Saturday, Dec. 9 | 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Rainbow Blossom Springhurst Wellness Center, 3608 Springhurst Blvd., Louisville | $42.45 | Make a gingerbread house to take home during this gluten-free, vegan + allergy-friendly class.

• Louisville Cardinals vs. Kentucky Wildcats Women’s Basketball | Sunday, Dec. 10 | 2 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville | $14-$135 | The Cards take on the Cats in a Battle for the Bluegrass.

• Derby City Gaming Downtown opens today. The 43,000-sqft complex, at 4th and Market Streets, features ~500 historic horse racing machines (which work just like slot machines), a sports book + three restaurant and bar spaces. It’s open from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Sunday-Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 4 a.m. Friday-Saturday.

• Starting Friday, Dec. 8, the eastbound lanes of the Sherman Minton Bridge will shut down for 11 days. The closure will allow crews to demolish the upper deck as part of the bridge’s renewal project. Eastbound traffic will reopen on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Meanwhile, drivers should use I-265 to I-65 instead. (WDRB)

• $6.5 million. That’s how much money the University of Louisville’s School of Nursing is set to receive from a federal grant. The funds, which come from the Health Resources and Services Administration, will help create new initiatives at the school, including an accelerated licensing program for students in underserved + rural areas.

• The Louisville Bats are now under new ownership. Diamond Baseball Holdings, which operates several other Minor League Baseball teams, has purchased the Bats. The local leadership + front office staff for Louisville’s ball club, like President Greg Galiette, will remain in place.

• He’s just Pete — former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Pete Davidson is coming to Louisville. He will perform stand up comedy at the Louisville Palace on Wednesday, Jan. 3 at 7 p.m. Pre-sale tickets go on sale today at 10 a.m. and general admission seats go live on Friday, Dec. 8.

• Today marks 150 days until the 150th Kentucky Derby, and you can already claim a piece of memorabilia. Starting today, the Kentucky Derby Festival will accept pre-orders for next year’s Pegasus Pin. They will become available in retail locations in March. (WHAS11)

• Former University of Louisville President Donald C. Swain died last week at the age of 92. Swain served as president from 1981 to 1995, leading UofL to become a top-level research institution. More recent students will recognize the name from the Swain Student Activities Center — aka “The Sac.” (WLKY)

• An elementary school fell — literally — just short of a world record earlier this week. Stopher Elementary attempted to set a record for the longest cereal box domino chain, but the chain of ~14,000 boxes didn’t fall down in one try. The cereal will be donated to Dare to Care. (WAVE)

• Health.com called this vibrator the “Rolls Royce Of Sex Toys” — and it’s also clinically proven to improve arousal and alleviate dryness. Get it for 30% off ahead of the holidays.*

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Louisville Cardinals Basketball (NCAA) | Est. 1912

• Max Capacity: 22,090

• UofL adopted Kentucky’s state bird as its mascot in 1913.

• The men’s team has won three National Championships (1980, 1986, 2013) and has been to 10 NCAA Tournament Final Fours.
• The women’s team has been to four NCAA Tournament Final Fours, and has finished as the runners-up twice (2009, 2013).