02.13.2024

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💞 We’re in love with you, LOU

Our readers’ local love stories

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Louisvillians have found love all over town. | Image by LOUtoday

For Valentine’s Day 2024, we made a map of local places where our readers have made memories. We asked for your help compiling everything from proposals to making friends. You did not disappoint.

A map of Louisville, KY, with hearts placed throughout. The hearts represent locations where love stories took place. — There’s a lot of love in LOU. Click the image to see our interactive Love Stories map.
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Here are just a few love stories that we just had to share:

“We had our first date overlooking the Louisville skyline. We met there at 4 p.m. and stayed and talked until 1 a.m.... That was in August of 2020, it’s now February 2024 and we live in a cute little house near UofL. He is getting his master’s and I am doing my dream job... We have a beautiful, sweet cat named Pepper. We couldn’t be happier.” — NB
“Two months into dating after a night of drinking and good food, Elliott and I walked across the walking bridge. I was a few steps behind him when I said, ‘I’m going to marry you someday.’ Elliott was not too far out of a bad relationship, but this didn’t scare him off. He laughed and gave me a hug. It’s been three years and now we are planning to get married next year. All of our best memories take place in Louisville.” — Anonymous reader
“My now husband and I met when we were both leaving the Bellarmine University campus one day and his car ran out of gas. I stopped to help, he asked to take me to a movie to thank me, and 12 years later we’re still together.” — Taylor S. + Tyler C.
“This is where I became a mom. My daughter is both my littlest and biggest love.” — Erica W. (at Norton Women and Children’s Hospital)

Now we’re really feeling the love.

Events

Tuesday, Feb. 13

Once Upon An Orchestra: “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Jeffersontown Branch Library, 10635 Watterson Trail, Louisville | Free | Bring your little ones for a reading of the classic children’s book, accompanied by a musical performance from members of the Louisville Orchestra.
Crawfish Boil | Tuesday, Feb. 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Logan Street Market, 1001 Logan St., Louisville | $25 | Each ticket comes with one pound of crawfish, corn on the cob, and new potatoes with a side of slaw + cornbread.

Wednesday, Feb. 14

Valentine’s Day Couples Mixology Class | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 5-6:45 p.m. | Copper & Kings Distillery, 1121 E. Washington St., Louisville | $75 | Create two cocktails with your sweetheart or bestie while munching on snacks.
Couples Valentine Paint and Sip | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 6:30-9 p.m. | 3rd Turn Brewing, 10408 Watterson Trail, Louisville | $68 | Tickets include two drinks + a chocolate dessert.
Portugal. The Man | Wednesday, Feb. 14 | 7 p.m. | Old Forester’s Paristown Hall, 724 Brent St., Louisville | $45-$85 | See this GRAMMY-winning Alaskan rock band known for songs like “Feel It Still.”

Thursday, Feb. 15

Comedy Night at Gravely | Thursday, Feb. 15 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Gravely Brewing Co., 514 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | If you need a laugh after Valentine’s Day, these Louisville + Nashville comedians have you covered.

Friday, Feb. 16

Great Backyard Bird Count | Friday, Feb. 16 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Louisville Nature Center, 3745 Illinois Ave, Louisville | $15 | Grab your binoculars for a guided hike where you’ll learn to identify birds.

Saturday, Feb. 17

The 11th Annual Gravy Cup | Saturday, Feb. 17 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville | $30-$60 | Chow down on biscuits and gravy from 30+ chefs, then vote for your favorite.

Sunday, Feb. 18

A Concert to Benefit John Gage | Sunday, Feb. 18 | Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., Louisville | $15 | Hear tunes from LOU bands and artists, including surf-rock group The Get Down, at this show benefiting an injured local singer-songwriter.

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News Notes

Open

Hi-Five Doughnuts opens its new location at 1940 Harvard Dr. in the Douglass Loop area today. Louisville’s first woman-owned doughnut shop closed its former storefront in Butchertown in November 2022. Hi-Five will be open Tuesday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday + Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Concert

Gregory Alan Isakov is coming to the Louisville Palace on June 16. The folk musician will be joined by Afro-Appalachian folk artist Mon Rovîa as a special guest. Presale tickets start today at 10 a.m., with promo code ENERGY. Sales to the general public begin Friday, Feb. 16 at 12 p.m.

Legacy

Louisvillian Bob Edwards, the longtime host of NPR’s “Morning Edition, died at 76 years old. Edwards was born in Derby City + attended St. Xavier High School and the University of Louisville. He hosted the celebrated radio program from 1979 to 2004.

Listen

Fresh off a GRAMMY win, the Louisville Orchestra has released its 2024-2025 season schedule. The slate includes five different series — classics, coffee, pops, film, and nightlife — beginning September 14. Tickets are available via subscription. Count us in for “A Night of Symphonic Boy Bands” on March 22, 2025.

Environment

The Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District says that Louisville saw an uptick in poor air quality days last year, due in part to smoke from the Canadian wildfires over the summer. LOU had 21 such days last year, up from seven in 2022. Read the District’s full annual report.

Louisvillian

Did you spot Jack Harlow during the Super Bowl on Sunday night? He appeared in a Dunkin’ Donuts commercial, offering advice to Ben Affleck. It left us wondering how long it will be until Harlow makes an appearance in the Super Bowl halftime show.

Drink

Step back in time to the final days of Prohibition and into the secret Speakeasy at the Evan Williams Bourbon Experience. Visitors will learn about Louisville native and renowned bartender, Tom Bullock — the First Black American to write and publish a cocktail book. Plan your visit.*

Holiday

A reminder that tomorrow, February 14, is Valentine’s Day. Sending flowers? Shop bouquets at Bloomed Roots, or get one of 1-800-Flowers’ Valentine’s Day bouquets delivered to that special someone.*

The Buy

The Buy 2.13.24 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

This margarita mixers bundle, since National Margarita Day is coming up on Thursday, February 22 and we’re trying to be as prepared as possible, thank you very much. Get four margarita flavors to play with including “Simple Margarita” and “Blood Orange Margarita.”

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jeff

From the editor

While Bob Edwards’ time on “Morning Edition” mostly predates me, it’s been enjoyable to go back and listen to his work amid the tributes to his life this week. Through the 1980s, Edwards regularly chatted with legendary sportscaster Red Barber. Listening to those two is like eavesdropping on a conversation between old friends on a Sunday morning in a coffee shop — in other words, delightful.

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