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He’s VR, baby

Jack Harlow partners with Meta to produce virtual reality concert
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Louisville rapper Jack Harlow will make his debut on Meta, the parent company of Facebook + Instagram, next month. | Photo by Wikimedia Commons
Jack Harlow is flying “First Class” into the world of virtual reality.

The Grammy-nominated rapper, alongside Range Media Production and Media.Monks, partnered with Meta to produce a virtual reality (VR) concert + documentary, the first of its kind in the Metaverse.

“Jack Harlow No Place Home: A VR Concert” will give fans an immersive front row seat to relive his sold out Rupp Arena show (and leather ‘fit) on Sunday, Dec. 3, which was the final stop on his three-weekend home state tour.

The VR concert will premiere on Thursday, Jan. 4 at 8 p.m. EST in Meta Horizon Worlds, a free VR platform, as part of the Music Valley Concert Series. To get into the show, you’ll need a Meta Quest VR headset, which will cost you anywhere from $250 to $1,000. So far, 4,000+ people have registered to attend.

In addition to the concert, the experience will also combine a doc-style behind-the-scenes look at Harlow’s third annual “No Place Like Home” tour across Kentucky. Viewers will visit stops on the six-city tour in Owensboro, Pikeville, Covington, Murray, Bowling Green, and Lexington, giving them insight into Harlow’s home state.

And for those who like to do things the old- fashioned way, Harlow’s next in-person concert is in Houston, TX on Saturday, Jan. 6.
Asked

How well do you know Jack Harlow: In which year did Jack Harlow release his first mixtape?
A. 2014
B. 2016
C. 2020
D. 2018
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Events
Thursday, Dec. 21
  • Tinfoil Snowflake Monoprints | Thursday, Dec. 21 | 5-6 p.m. | South Central Regional Library, 7300 Jefferson Blvd., Louisville | Free | Pre-school through second graders can learn about printmaking + design their own snowflake using utilizing tinfoil, q-tips, and paint.
Friday, Dec. 22
  • The Everybody Band | Friday, Dec. 22 | Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., Louisville | $12-$15 | Listen to tunes performed by a one-night-only ensemble featuring local music makers.
Saturday, Dec. 23
  • New York International Children’s Film Festival | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 11 a.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $5-$8 | “Kid Flicks One” features seven short films made for the kiddos 5+.
  • 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.
  • Mr. Please | Saturday, Dec. 23 | 8 p.m. | Zanzabar, 2100 S. Preston St., Louisville | $10 | Join this local funk band for a very merry “Pleasemas.”
Sunday, Dec. 24
  • All I Want for Christmas is PHO | Sunday, Dec. 24 | 2:30 p.m. | Copper & Kings Distillery & Restaurant, 1121 E. Washington St., Louisville | Cost of purchase | Reservations are encouraged for this pop-up brunch featuring Vietnamese noodles, bahn mi, wings, and more with themed cocktail pairings.
Tuesday, Dec. 26
Wednesday, Dec. 27
  • 50 Years of Quarry Hopping | Wednesday, Dec. 27 | 2-4 p.m. | Falls of the Ohio State Park, 201 W. Riverside Dr., Clarksville | $7-$9 | Hear from Alan Goldstein, a paleontologist who has studied quarries in Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, and California.
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Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse serves a nationally-acclaimed menu that includes U.S.D.A. Prime steaks and fresh raw bar specialties. | Photo provided by Jeff Ruby
Treat a friend, family member, coworker, or yourself to the ultimate fine dine experience.

Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse in downtown Louisville provides upscale warmth paired with classy Art Deco style and an eye-catching menu of steaks, seafood, and a Food Network-acclaimed macaroni and cheese.

Now through Dec. 25, Jeff Ruby gift cards are 20% off — so knock out your holiday shopping (or stock up) with this special offer, available online or in-person. Pro tip: Virtual gift cards make gift giving even easier.
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News Notes
Civic
  • More than a dozen new construction projects at Louisville parks and libraries are in the works after Metro Council approved $25 million in American Rescue Plan funding. Money will go toward renovations at four libraries + a variety of Parks and Recreation upgrades at places like the Algonquin and Norton pools.
Traffic
  • Frankfort Avenue will be closed at its intersection with River Road (in front of the Heigold House Facade) from Tuesday, Dec. 26 until Friday, Jan. 5. River Road will remain open as crews remove and replace concrete pavement at the crossroads. (WAVE)
Today Is
  • The winter solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. It occurs when the North Pole is tilted the furthest from the sun, resulting in the shortest day of the year. It also marks the first day of winter, which is expected to be warmer than usual this year in Derby City.
Community
  • The Louisville Free Public Library added a new children’s bookmobile to its fleet. The mini library on wheels launched yesterday at Engelhard Elementary with Louisville’s First Lady Rachel Greenberg + Mrs. Claus, who gifted books to kindergarten and first grade classes.
Show
  • The Kosair Shrine will present a new extreme circus at Broadbent Arena Friday, Jan. 26 through Sunday, Jan. 28. Performed by the Carden Circus, the show features motorcycle stunts, aerialists, dare-devils, and more. Tickets go on sale soon and range $10-$35. Bonus: Kids get in free with every adult ticket.
Sports
  • The Savannah Bananas are dancing their way to Slugger Field for a three-game series in August. The very yellow Bananas play an interactive version of baseball. There’s already a waitlist for tickets, but Louisville Bats season ticket holders get exclusive presale access.
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.*
Network
  • 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. Pro tip: Register today and save $100.*
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Opening

🎮 Game on

Life-sized video games are coming to Oxmoor Center
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Players wear high-tech visors to interact with games inside six different smart rooms. | Photo by Immersive Gamebox
The Oxmoor Center is leveling up. Immersive Gamebox, a digital game company with patented tech, is opening a location inside the mall on Saturday, Dec. 22 — and there’s a life-sized Angry Birds slingshot.

Located near Auntie Anne’s pretzels, the new entertainment center will offer six “gameboxes” — aka smart rooms — that utilize projection mapping, touch screens, surround sound, 3D motion tracking, and wearable high-tech visors.

Immersive Gamebox offers 11 different games that can each be played with up to six players + last 30-60 minutes. Some of the games are based on movies and TV shows, like “Squid Game,” “Ghostbusters,” and “Paw Patrol.” Others include original themes created by the company, like “Psychedelic Mansion.”

Press start Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. + Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Pricing ranges from $29.99 to $34.99 per person.
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The Wrap
 
Katie Molck in a yellow sweater

Today’s edition by:
Katie
From the editor
Speaking of Jack Harlow’s tour outfits, I especially liked his Cage The Elephant band tee that he wore during his show in Bowling Green, the same city Cage The Elephant is from. Harlow might be the first famous person from Kentucky to rep the Bluegrass so hard.
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