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Black history is Louisville history

Louisville Free Public Library to host 50+ free programs for Black History Month
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Black History Month has been celebrated annually since 1970. | Photo by LOUtoday
The Louisville Free Public Library (LFPL) wants to inform, inspire, and engage residents across Derby City for Black History Month with 50+ free events for all ages.

Events will center on local Black history, including historically overlooked periods and places + their impact on our city in the present day. Book discussions, film screenings, storytimes, performances, and workshops are all in the works.

Here are few to look forward to:

Black Superhero Showcase, Saturday, Feb. 3
Shawnee branch, 3912 W. Broadway
Age 5+ are encouraged to come dressed as their favorite superhero while LFPL spotlights some of the most popular Black superheroes — plus, a few you may not have heard of.

“Maya Angelou: And Still I Rise,” Sunday, Feb. 4
Main Library branch, 301 York St.
The first showing in the Black History Month Film Series, this award-winning feature documentary tells the story of the poet, singer, and activist. Register for the full series, with showings every Sunday.

How Well Do You Know Black History?, Thursday, Feb. 8
Southwest Regional branch, 9725 Dixie Hwy.
From potato chips to space travel, you’re sure to learn something at this low-stakes trivia night.

Book Tasting: Black Women Writers, Saturday, Feb. 10
Sis Got Tea, 976 Barret Ave.
Sip tea and settle in with a book that catches your eye, or read a few pages from several in LFPL’s collection of works by Black women writers.

Author Michele Norris, Friday, Feb. 16
Main Library branch, 301 York St.
The Peabody Award-winning journalist will discuss her new book, “Our Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race and Identity.” She will be joined by former Kentucky State Representative Charles Booker.
 
Events
Thursday, Feb. 1
Friday, Feb. 2
  • Dr. Kaba Hiawatha Kamene | Friday, Feb. 2 | 6-9 p.m. | Roots 101 African American Museum, 124 N. 1st St., Louisville | $25 | Meet this author and participate in a Q+A + get a signed copy of his new book, “Shabaka’s Stone.”
Saturday, Feb. 3
  • Constructing an Orchestra | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 11 a.m. | Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St., Louisville | $27-$42 | Bring the kids for an up-close experience with orchestral instruments, then build your own instrument to take home.
  • Lunar New Year Lion Dance Ceremony | Saturday, Feb. 3 | 2-4 p.m. | Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St., Louisville | Free | Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a performance from River Lotus Lion Dance.
  • “Number the Stars” | Saturday, Feb. 3-Saturday, Feb. 10 | Times vary | Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $17.55-$23.40 | See the on-stage adaptation of the Newberry Award-winning book about one family’s work to help a friend escape Nazi Germany.
Sunday, Feb. 4
  • “The Promised Land (Bastarden)” | Sunday, Feb. 4 | 6-8 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | $8-$12 | See this Oscar-nominated Danish film about an 18th-century war hero-turned-farmer who has to fight to defend what’s his.
Monday, Feb. 5
Wednesday, Feb. 14
  • Valentine’s Day Couples Behind The Bar Cocktail Class | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Angel’s Envy Distillery, 500 E. Main St., Louisville | $95 | Join the Angel’s Envy mixology experts for a special experience, where you will learn the art of the cocktail by exploring new flavors, refining your stir, and more.*
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Health

How to keep your heart happy and healthy this year (and beyond)
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UofL Health’s team provides patients with a comprehensive approach to care that involves the most current, research-based preventive therapies. | Photo provided by UofL Health
Did you know? Cardiovascular disease, including heart disease and stroke, is the leading cause of death in the US. However, through early diagnosis, risk assessment, lifestyle changes, and various medications, it’s treatable and preventable.

UofL Health – Heart Hospital can help improve your quality of life, manage your risk factors, and prevent future cardiovascular problems.
Learn more
News Notes
Watch
  • Mayor Craig Greenberg will deliver the annual State of the City Address today, Feb. 1, at 12 p.m. Join the livestream to hear about what’s happening in the city, and what plans are being made for its future.
Opening
  • Five Iron Golf, an indoor golf simulator + bar with locations in Chicago, Seattle, and NYC, is on its way to NuLu this spring. Owners are currently renovating the old Car Keys Express building on Market Street. (The Courier Journal)
Health
  • Green Heart Project, a coalition of residents, researchers, and city officials, seeks to offset the negative effects of Louisville’s vanishing tree canopy. Residents can participate in the Green Heart HEAL Study to help understand the connection between tree loss, air pollution, and public health. (WDRB)
Civic
  • The Crisis Call Diversion Program will extend its operating hours to 10 a.m.-2 a.m. starting Sunday, Feb. 4. Also called “Deflection,” this program diverts certain nonviolent 911 calls to a nonpolice response team.
Development
  • The Louisville Downtown Partnership will hold a State of the Downtown presentation on Thursday, March 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. Officials will preview plans for 2024 and officially unveil the city’s Ten-Year Downtown Strategy. Tickets start at $75.
Edu
  • Bellarmine University alumnus Dr. Mushtaque Juneja gifted $1.725 million to the school’s new nurse anesthesia program. Now called the Juneja Nurse Anesthesia Program, the donation will offset startup costs + help create an advanced simulation center. (Louisville Business First)
Try This
  • Head to the Bon Air Library this Saturday, Feb. 3, from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a fire safety demonstration. Firefighters will have a real life firetruck on site for kids to explore, while adults will have a chance to get their questions answered + take home a carbon monoxide detector.
Concert
  • Blues fusion guitarist Gary Clark Jr. is coming to the Louisville Palace on Wednesday, May 22. Pre-sale starts today at 10 a.m., with tickets up for general sale on Friday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m.
Community
  • Have you found a tag on your door that reads, “Community Water Update”? It’s a scam, according to Louisville Water Company, which encourages residents curious about water quality to contact them directly. (WHAS11)
Drink
  • Nouvelle Wine Bar is launching the Champaigniac Wine Club, a quarterly wine membership. Members will receive two bottles of champagne, tasting notes + a curated playlist every three months, plus 10% off retail purchases year-round. Membership starts at $190.
Eat
  • Looking to eat out less and eat in more in 2024? Bookmark our top picks for six quick + healthy recipes (think: ready in 30 minutes or less).*
Home
  • This Valentine’s Day decor is making our hearts skip a beat and includes heart-shaped wreaths, neon “love” signs, heart-shaped felt garlands, and cozy red blankets.*
 
Traffic

🫵 Only you can prevent potholes

How to report a pothole
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Potholes are unsightly and can cause damage to your vehicle — but there’s a way to report them and help get them fixed. | Photo via Canva
Does this year’s chaotic weather have you digging out your spring wardrobe? As hard as it is on your lookbook, it’s harder on roads.

The Metro Council put out the call for residents to help fix potholes, which disrupt traffic and even damage cars. All you have to do? Make a report.

Here’s how:
  • Complete an online form with your basic info and location of the pothole. You can even upload photos if you have them.
  • Send a tweet to @LouMetro311 with the pothole’s whereabouts and the hashtag #502pothole.
  • Call Metro311 or 574-5000 to make a report over the phone.
According to AAA, one in 10 drivers sustain vehicle damage that’s significant enough to warrant a repair after hitting a pothole — and that comes with an average cost of $600.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
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From the editor
Does anyone remember when Domino’s Pizza started refilling potholes? I remember imagining fleets of pepperoni-smelling cement mixers fixing the streets — but it turns out they mostly just gifted money to different cities for road repair. Lexington (not Louisville) received $5,000. In other words, your best bet is still the Metro Council.
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