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🎂 Happy birthday, champ

Celebrate “The Greatest” birthday of all time
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Ali blowing out candles on his 578.5-lb cake for his 25th birthday. | Photo via the Muhammad Ali Center
Tomorrow would have been Muhammad Ali’s 82nd birthday. “The Greatest” was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr. on Jan. 17, 1942 at the Louisville General Hospital. He was raised in the West End, and launched his boxing career here.

To honor the day one of the most famous Louisvillians was born, we’ve compiled a list of ways to celebrate and remember the legacy of Ali.

Visit
Ali’s childhood home is located at 3302 Grand Ave. in the West End. While you can’t go inside, you can snap a photo of the pink house marked with a bronze historical plaque.

Volunteer
Sign up to help the Muhammad Ali Center pack 40,000+ meals Wednesday, Jan. 17, 5:30-8:30 p.m., for families in need via Islamic Relief USA.

Be the first
Join the mailing list to get updates and ticket information for “The Ali Musical,” premiering this fall at the Kentucky Center.

Remember
Visit the heavyweight champion’s monument at Cave Hill Cemetery where he was buried in 2016. Fun fact: Staff at the cemetery collect and store the mementos left on his gravesite weekly.

Reread
Check out a few of our favorite stories we’ve written about Ali.
 
Events
Tuesday, Jan. 16
  • Movie Discussion Group | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 2-3 p.m. | St. Matthews Library, 3940 Grandview Ave., Louisville | Free | Come prepared to chat about the Coen brothers’ 1996 crime drama “Fargo” set in wintry Minnesota.
Wednesday, Jan. 17
  • Library Pop-up | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St., Louisville | Free | Update your library card, grab a free book, and catch up on library happenings via the mobile Louisville Free Public Library.
Thursday, Jan. 18
  • The Coal Miner Who Became Governor | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 6-7 p.m. | The Filson Historical Society, 1310 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $0-$18 | Learn about Paul Patton and his journey from the Kentucky coal mines to the governor’s office.
Friday, Jan. 19
  • Star Party | Friday, Jan. 19 | 6-10 p.m. | PNC Achievement Center at Beckley Creek Park, 1411 Beckley Creek Pkwy., Louisville | Free | Take a look at the night sky through high-powered telescopes to see views of the Orion Nebula, Jupiter, Saturn, and the Horsehead Nebula.
  • Dolly Disco & Drag Show | Friday, Jan. 19 | 7 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., Louisville | $15-$18 | Celebrate the birthday of Dolly Parton with DJs, performances by Karmen Kazzi + Sydni Hampton, plus a lookalike costume contest.
Saturday, Jan. 20
  • Event Spaces Open House | Saturday, Jan. 20 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main St., Louisville | Free | Check the Frazier History Museum’s event spaces for weddings, receptions + corporate events.
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Eat

6 quick + healthy recipes to bookmark for 2024
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Start the new year right with these quick, healthy, and flavorful recipes. | Photo via Unsplash
New year, new view. There’s no better time to take a fresh look at your life goals than the New Year. An easy go-to goal for us all: Eating healthier + homemade more often.

Here are six bookmark-worthy recipes to keep home-cooked meals quick (think: 20 minutes or less) and healthy:

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News Notes
Civic
  • A new law taking effect this summer would allow Derby City neighborhoods to establish their own city or join another one, which hasn’t been allowed since 2003. The Eastwood community in the East End is leading the charge to become one of the largest cities in the county (next to J-town). (WHAS11)
Jobs
  • Lions, and tigers, and jobs, oh my. The Louisville Zoo will host a job fair on Saturday, Jan. 20, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. to hire for seasonal positions. Applicants must be 16+ and available to work nights and weekends March-October. We hope you have the right koalafications.

Show
  • The Louisville Ballet’s annual “Choreographers’ Showcase” opens on Thursday, Jan. 25, at its Main Street studio. Created by dancers in the company, the production features six performances that are inspired by each choreographer’s connection to Kentucky. Pro tip: Get your tickets soon, as two shows have sold out — they’re $35.
Active
  • The Parklands is making some changes to its walking club. Beginning in March, the club will meet twice a month. There’s no registration to join the free walking group, just show up on the date for a guided leisurely stroll. Each month offers a morning (8:45 a.m.) and evening (5:45 p.m.) option.
Finance
  • Meet Money Pickle: your gateway to smart financial planning. How it works: 1. Get matched with an experienced, top-notch financial advisor for your specific needs. 2. Connect with them through an easy, free video call. 3. Transform your investments, retirement, wealth management + more with their trusted advice. Get matched.*
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Katie
From the editor
If you find yourself taking a stroll through Cave Hill Cemetery, keep your eyes peeled for river otters among the monuments. Apparently, a group of four otters have called the Victorian-era cemetery home since December 2020 and made dens in the limestone rock quarry.
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