12.19.2023

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Sunrise 7:54 a.m. | Sunset 5:25 p.m.

It’s not a regular spa, it’s a cool spa

A trendy spa opens in the historic Galt House Hotel

Pelo West gets its name from the Spanish word for “hair” and opened on Friday, Dec. 1. | Photo by LOUtoday

Hey there, City Editor Katie here. 👋

If you’re like me and have never been to a spa before, and the closest thing you’ve had to a massage was one of those leather chairs in the mall — you know which ones — then your idea of what a hotel spa looks like is probably similar to mine, like the Montage Beverly Hills spa as seen on “Keeping Up with the Kardashians.”

However, I was in for a pleasant surprise when I visited the new Pelo West salon and spa on the 17th floor of the Galt House Hotel, which opened earlier this month. The lush green and gold tones + graffiti-style artwork completely erased my expectation of neutral colors and harp music.

Pelo West is the third venture from Louisvillian Kaityln Hubert, who graduated from Assumption High School — I asked so you didn’t have to. The 3,000-sqft spa features four treatment rooms, three hair stations, manicure + pedicure areas, and saunas. Pelo’s products of choice include Eminence Organic Skin Care, R+Co BLEU, and two lines created by Hubert, Tomboy Hair Care and Urban Wild Hair.

A quick look at Pelo West’s services:

Haircuts, color, styling: $60-$225
Massages: $130-$390
Facials: $85-$165
Nails: $35-$80
Sauna: $30

In addition to luxury services and products, Pelo West also features local art from Jason M. Lois and Marie Drescher, which gives the space an easy-going edge that definitely put me, a first-time spa-goer, at ease.

Pelo West is open Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., and Sunday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.

See it for yourself

Events

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.

Wednesday, Dec. 20

Holiday Mixology Class | Wednesday, Dec. 20 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Copper & Kings Distillery, 1121 E. Washington St., Louisville | $65 | Mix up two seasonal drinks using this distillery’s spirits.

Thursday, Dec. 21

Gardens Aglimmer | Thursday, Dec. 21-Saturday, Dec. 30 | 5:45-9 p.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens, 1435 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | $0-$17 | Walk through a twinkling wonderland of oversized flowers, illuminated koi fish, and tunnels of light + visit with Santa and make crafts with Mrs. Claus.

Friday, Dec. 22

Paint N’ Sip | Friday, Dec. 22 | 6-8 p.m. | Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville | $40 | Create a masterpiece with step-by-step instructions while sipping on drinks.
All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 | Friday, Dec. 22 + Saturday, Dec. 23 | Times vary | Kentucky Opera, 708 Magazine St., Louisville | $45-$50 | Hear stories of World War I solders via this a cappella opera.

Saturday, Dec. 23

Ugly Sweater Holiday Party | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 4-8 p.m. | Atrium Brewing, 1154 Logan St., Louisville | Free | Turn the holiday weekend into overdrive with a ugly sweater contest judged by Santa, cocktail specials, and DJ Thunder Burger.
“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” | Saturday, Dec. 23 | Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $17.55-$23.40 | See the staged version of Barbara Robinson’s novel about six misfit kids and their discovery of the true meaning of Christmas.

Sunday, Dec. 24

A Christmas on Story Avenue | Sunday, Dec. 24-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 6 p.m. | The Whirling Tiger, 1335 Story Ave., Louisville | Free | We double dog dare you to check out this holiday pop-up bar in Butchertown.

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Sports

Tickets for Louisville City FC’s 2024 season are now on sale

three louisville city fc fans cheer the team on from the stands

Picture yourself or a loved one in the stands at Lynn Family Stadium next spring. | Photo provided by Louisville City FC

The only gift soccer fans want to see under the tree? Louisville City FC tickets. Choose from a trio of holiday ticket deals (four- or six-game packages, or a plan perfect for a child that includes a spot in the Spring Break Camp), and don’t let a loved one miss any of the action next season.

Louisville City FC’s 2024 season opens in March. Give the gift of soccer to the sports fan in your life.

Put soccer tickets under the tree

News Notes

Edu

To the left, to the left. Beyoncé’s legacy is making its way from the stage to the classroom. The superstar is the subject of a new UofL course called Beyond Beyoncé: Communication of an Icon. The class will examine her cultural significance + fandom culture via her BeyHive. (WAVE)

Real Estate

Curious about what $1 million will get you in St. Matthews? Look no further than this recently sold house in Norbourne Estates. The four-bedroom home features a custom kitchen with shiplap details + two-toned cabinets, a covered patio, fireplaces, and a two-car garage.

Number

5,687,351. That’s how many trips TARC made over the last year throughout it’s fixed route bus network in Greater Louisville. The transit service also purchased 11 new clean diesel buses in 2023.

Award

Stay golden. Ponyboy Slings, a bourbon cocktail brand from LOU, won BevNet Live’s Cocktail Showdown in L.A. Ponyboy prevailed over seven other competitors, taking home a $10,000 advertising package + a trophy. Watch the winning moment at the 1:25 mark.

Eat

The Brown Hotel will be open on Christmas day for brunch (10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.) at the J. Graham’s Cafe + dinner (5-10 p.m.) at the Lobby Bar & Grill. Lobster bisque, roasted prime beef, and bourbon eggnog are all on the menu.

Drink

On the first day of Christmas, my true love gave me a tiramisu espresso martini. Local drink mixer company, Modica, is shaking up the holidays with its 12 Days of Espresso Martinis. So far, there are nine recipe variations, including a soufflé and orange spice version. Stay tuned for more.

Shop

If the holidays leave you feeling a bit overwhelmed, you’re not alone. Let 502 Hemp Wellness Center do the heavy lifting with gifts for everyone on your list — and maybe even a little treat for yourself, too.*

Drink

One brew-tiful coffee coming up

Louisville students create art for coffee cup sleeves

The Well Coffee Co. is located at 5225 New Cut Rd. across from Iroquois Park. | Photo by LOUtoday

Coffee cup sleeves serve an everyday purpose, but The Well Coffee Co. took these often unnoticed accessories and turned them into art pieces with help from students at Pleasure Ridge Park (PRP) High School.

Students in PRP’s art classes put their pencils to the cup to create 500+ individual designs, from heart-warming messages to landscape paintings and cartoon illustrations, boosting the look of the otherwise plain sleeves.

Now, customers of the South End coffee shop — formerly Sister Bean’s Coffee House — can get a taste of the community with their cup of joe.

The Well owner, Pat Stayton, is working with two other area schools to create another 1,000 custom sleeves. He’s also extending the offer to other high schools to get in on the creative action. Just call The Well Coffee Co. at (502) 364-0082.

The Buy

The Buy 12.19.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

This Adams Apple Company apple butter. It’s made in the USA + you can use it to make these amazing apple butter snickerdoodle cookies Lifestyle and Recipe YouTuber Jessica O’Donohue whipped up (just save a few for Santa).

Answered

What new features would you like to see in The Parklands?

LOUtoday_The parklands — 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.
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Photo by The Parklands of Floyds Fork

The Parklands of Floyds Fork acquired 664 acres of new land last week, and we asked you what features you’d like to see developed. Here’s how 84 responses panned out:

Hiking trails — 51.9%
More water features — 23.5%
Sports courts — 13.6%
Another playground — 11.1%

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Katie

From the editor

When I said I’d never had a massage I wasn’t kidding, so when I visited Pelo West for the inaugural experience, to say I was nervous was an understatement.

Shout out to Tami, my massage therapist, who bonded with me over John Mellencamp, which put me at ease during my massage.

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