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⛳️ Puttshack, baby Puttshack

New high-tech mini golf experience coming to Louisville, KY
Indoor mini-gold course with neon lights.
Each hole will feature an interactive, nostalgic game in addition to the mini-golf itself. | Photo by Puttshack
Puttshack, a new tech-infused mini golf experience, is opening in Oxmoor Center on Wednesday, March 20 at 4 p.m. It’s the latest concept from the co-founders of Flight Club, AceBounce, and Top Golf.

The immersive 25,000-sqft entertainment venue will have four nine-hole mini golf courses — prices range $9-$14 — that integrate the company’s patented technology, Trackaball™, which keeps track of your score while playing.

Upscale bar

Puttshack will have two, upscale full-service bars with signature cocktails + more.

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Here’s what else to expect from Puttshack:
  • Two full-service bars, serving cocktails like The Oxmoor Manhattan — Bulleit Bourbon, pecan bitters, sweet vermouth and cherry garnish — as well as local beers, like the Falls City Classic Pilsner
  • 56-seat outdoor patio
  • Private event space
  • Interactive games at each hole like life-size beer pong, air hockey, roulette, connect four, and more
  • Dedicated DJ Booth
The Puttshack food menu will feature global fare — think: poutine, crab dip, and Korean BBQ bao buns — mixed with Kentucky classics, creating distinct flavors like Burgoo-inspired spring rolls filled with pulled pork + okra and lima beans served with Henry Bain’s sauce.

Puttshack will offer a family-friendly setting during the day, but that will shift to an “elevated nightlife” environment after 8 p.m. — only open those that are 21+.

The Derby City location will join 15+ other locations around the globe.
 
Events
Wednesday, Feb. 21
  • “Sweeney Todd” | Wednesday, Feb. 21-Sunday, March 31 | Times vary | Derby Dinner Playhouse, 525 Marriott Dr, Clarksville | $47 | This award-winning musical depicts “The Demon Barber of Fleet Street” in 19th century London.
  • Bourbon’s Butterfly: Blue Run’s Brand Evolution | Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | The Frazier History Museum, 829 W. Main St., Louisville | $39-$199 | Snag a bottle of single-barrel and hear from industry experts, while sampling snacks from the Black Jockey’s Lounge restaurant.
Thursday, Feb. 22
  • “Becoming bell hooks” | Thursday, Feb. 22 | 7-9 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | Free | Explore the life of the Kentucky writer who authored nearly 40 books with this documentary.
Friday, Feb. 23
  • 2024 USA Gymnastics Winter Cup | Friday, Feb. 23 | 1:30-4 p.m. | Kentucky International Convention Center, 221 S. 4th St., Louisville | $20-$25 | See elite gymnasts compete for the Nastia Liukin Cup and Elite Team Cup.
Saturday, Feb. 24
  • AfterGlow: A Late Night Silent Disco | Saturday, Feb. 24 | 10 p.m.-2 a.m. | Vernon Lanes, 1575 Story Ave., Louisville | $10 | Hear three local DJs spin tunes at this late night silent disco.
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Say bye-bye to dry skin with our list of skincare products. | Photo provided by Six & Main
Is dry skin making you feel frustrated during these winter months? Don’t worry, our online shop (Six & Main) features hydrating skincare products essential for weathering cold temperatures.

Step into a world of self-care as you explore a curated selection of winter skincare essentials, leaving your skin refreshed and revitalized.

Clean your face with the Purifying Face Wash by Roosevelt Supply Co. With added organic fruit extracts and activated charcoal, you’re sure to clean off the toughest dirt and grime without being harsh on your skin.

Exfoliate your skin using the Las Flores | Mini Hydrate + Brighten Duo, which is a powerful formula by Esteli that gently exfoliates and nourishes, leaving your skin looking and feeling refreshed.

Visibly improve texture, tone, and the look of fine lines and wrinkles with the Repair Hemp & Retinol Face Cream by She Biology, a hemp-strain skincare collection.
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News Notes
Sports
  • The Ville, a team of Louisville men’s basketball alumni, will return to The Basketball Tournament this summer with games at Freedom Hall, July 19-24. The team played in the event last year, hosting record crowds. Tickets will go on sale soon.
Community

  • A safe space + learning center for kids is in the works for Smoketown. Located at the corner of Breckinridge and Hancock Streets, the Smoketown Community Center is backed by YouthBuild. Officials hope to open it by the end of this school year, with work complete by the end of 2024. (WDRB)
Active
  • The Tour de Lou bike race will have a new start + finish line this year. The race, set for Sunday, April 14, will begin and end at NuLu Marketplace on Main Street. The race features three courses — 20-mile, 25-mile, 62.1-mile — plus a virtual option, and registration is still open.
Watch
  • “Ordinary Angels,” a movie that tells the story of how the Louisville community helped a child in need during the 1994 snowstorm, hits theaters Friday, Feb. 23. Bonus: LOUtoday reader Greg D. took part in that story.
Listen
  • How many wins will Louisville football have in 2024? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Health
  • Did you know women’s hearts are different? Discover specialized insights into women’s heart health and take proactive steps to safeguard your well-being with the Women’s Heart Program at UofL Health – Heart Hospital.*
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Development

It really is becoming a New LOU

NuLu Marketplace to expand along Main Street
A three-story, modern building, faces a busy street, with people hanging around on balconies and other outdoor space, in a rendering of future development.
The NuLu Marketplace expansion will include first floor retail, restaurant, and entertainment space, as well as a potential rooftop bar. | Image courtesy of Noveen Holdings, LLC
NuLu Marketplace — a 47,000-sqft mixed-use hub for restaurants, shops, and more — is set to expand, adding an adjoining three-story building to the property.

Noveen Holdings, LLC is behind the move. The expansion will be located on a vacant lot behind the NuLu Marketplace between Billy Goat Strut Alley and Main Street — and next door to Quills Coffee.

Mo Deljoo, Managing Director at Noveen, said that the plans include retail, a restaurant, and entertainment space on the first floor, as well as a potential rooftop bar. The other floors will include offices and short-term rental properties.

Revitalization of the Billy Goat Strut Alley are also included in the plans, but details are still to come.

Drawings will be submitted for review by the city this quarter, Deljoo said. Noveen intends to start the project by mid-summer, after financing is in place and a few tenants are on board.
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
Jeff
From the editor
It was so much fun to see The Ville in action last summer at Freedom Hall. I know it brought back a lot of memories for local basketball fans.

Here’s some more good news we didn’t include in today’s News Notes: there’s also a Kentucky men’s basketball alumni team taking part in The Basketball Tournament, and the two sides could meet in the later rounds. A Dream Game in July? Dunk you very much.
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