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Your walk in The Parklands is getting longer

The Parklands of Floyds Fork acquires 664 acres of new land
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The Parklands stretches from Shelbyville Road to Bardstown Road and is made up of four parks: Beckley Creek Park, Pope Lick Park, Turkey Run Park, and Broad Run Park. | Photo by The Parklands of Floyds Fork
The Parklands of Floyds Fork is adding 664 acres to its footprint in southeastern Louisville. To visualize, that’s equivalent to around four Walmart Supercenters.

The public park system, made up of four parks connected by the Louisville Loop, acquired a 508-acre piece of land adjacent to Broad Run Park + 156 acres in two other areas.

The new land near Broad Run is the largest single property acquisition in The Parklands’ history and will nearly double its size.

The area dips into Bullitt County, and its rolling terrain has a mix of wooded spaces, grasslands, and wildflowers. While plans are still being made on what to do with it, the area will likely be used for hiking trails and as a large natural preserve. The proposed name for the area is The Parklands Preserve.

Fun fact: The new land is also home to the an endangered wildflower species called the Kentucky glade cress not found anywhere outside the state. The small, white and yellow flower is a member of the mustard family.

Broad Run Park opened in 2016 with 600 acres and features tree-lined walking paths, the Cliffside Center playground and sprayground, wildflower fields, lookout points, waterfalls, and the Moss Gibbs Woodland Garden.

As far as the other 156 acres, no details have been released yet on their location or what they will become in the future.

Haven’t been to The Parklands in a while? Check out its upcoming events this month, like the walking club.
Asked

What features would you like to see in the new acreage?

A. Hiking trails
B. More water features
C. Sports courts
D. Another playground
E. Other
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Events
Wednesday, Dec. 13
  • Ugly Sweater Bingo | Wednesday, Dec. 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Falls City Brewing Co., 901 E. Liberty St., Louisville | Free | Don your tacky sweater and play this game of chance for prizes.
Thursday, Dec. 14
  • Old Dominion: No Bad Vibes Tour | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 7 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville | $39-$109 | Kylie Morgan will open for this Nashville country band.
Friday, Dec. 15
  • December After Hours | Friday, Dec. 15 | 5-10 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $17.50-$25 | Dance through the decades, make your own corsage, and snap a tacky photo during this prom-themed night at the museum.
Saturday, Dec. 16
  • Pictures with Krampus | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 12-4 p.m. | Caufield’s Novelty, 1006 W. Main. St., Louisville | Free | Snap a pic for the naughty list + get 10% off an in-store purchase with your photo — plus, pets are welcome.
  • Eraoke | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 8 p.m. | Miki’s Karaoke Bar, 2230 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | Free | “Shake It Off” with other Swifties during this 21+ karaoke party.
Sunday, Dec. 17
Tuesday, Dec. 19
  • The Moth StorySLAM | Tuesday, Dec. 19 | 8 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., Louisville | $15 | There’s no place like home — prepare a five-minute story about where the heart is for this storytelling competition.
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Biz

Early registration is open for the 2024 LeadingBetter Summit
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Attendees can join in person or experience a high-quality and interactive virtual event, both with features that will leave participants feeling engaged, connected, and prepared to lead now + into the future. | Photo provided by Leadership Louisville Center
Calling all Louisvillian professionals and entrepreneurs: Tickets are now available for the 2024 LeadingBetter Summit, aka the region’s largest communication + collaboration event, happening on May 22, 2024.

Attendees will experience a day of learning with global experts to boost performance and their ability to lead with confidence and courage. The 2024 keynote speaker lineup includes the Editor of LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional online network.

Pro tip: Register today and save $100.
Grab tickets
News Notes
Announced
  • Tickets are on sale to see Ira Glass, the host and creator of iconic radio show “This American Life,” on Saturday, June 1. During his stage show at the Brown Theatre, Glass will share lessons in storytelling using audio clips, videos, and music. VIP meet + greet packages are also available.
Edu
  • Christian Academy of Louisville’s English Station Campus is the largest private school in the Greater Louisville area, according to Louisville Business First. The school’s 1,025 student enrollment topped the list of 24 schools. The academy’s New Albany, IN location is second.
Gallery
  • If you haven’t had a chance to experience the revamped Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse, here’s a plush velvet snapshot. The downtown restaurant closed for two months over the summer to undergo the multi-million renovation, the first since it opened in 2006. It reopened in August with an Art Deco design.
Cause
  • Tomorrow, Dec. 14, is the last day to donate a winter coat to the annual Chase Gavin Coat-A-Kid Drive. New cold weather gear, including scarves + gloves, can be dropped off at two Dixie Highway locations: Stomping Grounds Coffee Shop or Shirley’s Way. The donations will be given to JCPS students.
Trending
  • Artificial intelligence (AI) art generators aren’t new, but they have come a long way — and created a wealth of funny fails on their journey. Luckily, these AI-generated Louisvillians feel fairly accurate. We’re just wondering where we can get that cardinal and mint leaf hat in real life.
Seasonal
  • The Clay Street Xmas Light Show has begun in Shelby Park. Created by local DJ and laser artist Garrett Crabtree, the 15-20 minute residential show features lights that move across the entire house + yard, synced to traditional — and not-so traditional — holiday music. See it Wednesday-Sunday, 6-9 p.m.
Plan Ahead
  • Rhinestones will be a must for the Dolly Disco and Drag show at Headliner’s Music Hall on Friday, Jan. 19, which is also the country music star’s birthday. A Dolly Parton look-alike contest will also be part of the show + proceeds will benefit the Louisville Pride Foundation.
Stat
  • 40%. That’s how much Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) expanded TSA’s screening capacity over the summer — but SDF isn’t done yet. Construction on a new, state-of-the-art security checkpoint with the ability to accommodate up to 10 screening lanes is set to start within a year. Learn more.*
Job
  • We’re hiring a Branded Copywriter to support the strategy, creation, and placement of branded content campaigns for 6AM City’s clients. From creating dynamic content (including written articles and social) within the 6AM tone and style to closely following the process of how we fulfill advertiser contracts — see details and apply.
 
Drink

🎄 Good tidings they bring to you and your gin

Holiday pop-up bars in Louisville
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You can’t miss the wall of Christmas lights covering the facade of Number 15 on Main Street. | Photo by Number 15
A couple of weeks ago, we shared a few holiday bars popping up around town. Since then, several other local businesses have ushered in the holiday spirit(s). So consider these additions to the nice list a gift from us to you.

Whiskey Wonderland
Down One Bourbon Bar, 321 W. Main St.

This downtown pub is wish-keying you a Merry Christmas. In addition to holiday bourbon drinks, you can spin a record at the Mr. Goodboy vinyl record player.

Angel’s Envy Enchanted Wonderland
Number 15, 121 W. Main St.

Park your sleigh on Whiskey Row and choose between four seasonal Angel’s Envy drinks to enjoy in the ambiance of glimmering trees and lights.

North Pole Beach Club
Nostalgic Cocktail House + Restaurant, 1306 Bardstown Rd.

Take Christmas on vacation with tropical drinks made to remind you of warmer weather. Each one is served in a festive glassware with fruity garnishes, like a grapefruit flower topped with a pink flamingo.
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From the editor
I’m a longtime listener of “This American Life.” While I haven’t listened to every one of its 800+ episodes since the show aired in 1995, here are a few of my favorites:
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