These organizers, cleaners, and home decor will level up your spring cleaning. | Graphic by 6AM City
Spring is in the air, which means you might be feeling the itch to clean — we get it. Take advantage of the last day of Amazon’s Big Spring Sale to stock up on organizing and cleaning essentials.
Organize
Under Sink Organizers | $39.99 | Make that awkward space under your sink more useful.
Solidarity | Tuesday, March 26 | 7-8:30 p.m. | 4934 Brownsboro Rd., Louisville | $0-$40 | Learn the basics of building community solidarity with The Justice Center.
Wednesday, March 27
Hands-On Gardening Experience | Wednesday, March 27 | 4-6 p.m. | Foxhollow Farm, 8905 Highway 329, Crestwood | $15 | Get your hands dirty with an interactive workshop for all skill levels in Foxhollow’s kitchen garden.
Thursday, March 28
Harvey’s Cheese and Natural Wine Pairing | Thursday, March 28 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Harvey’s, 2011 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | $59 | Enjoy five unique pairings between US-made artisan cheeses and natural wines.
Friday, March 29
Louisville Arcade Expo 2024 | Friday, March 29-Sunday, March 31 | Times vary | Triple Crown Pavilion, 1780 Plantside Dr., Louisville | $20-$65 | Take in over 40,000 sqft of arcade games, VR, pinball, and real life Mario Kart.
Candlelight: From Bach to The Beatles | Friday, March 29 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Actors Theatre of Louisville, 316 W. Main St., Louisville | $39 | Witness a multi-sensory musical experience under candlelight by a string quartet.
Saturday, March 30
The Parklands Walking Club | Saturday, March 30 | 8:30 a.m. | Brown-Forman Silo Center, 8703 Stout Rd., Louisville | Free | Enjoy a relaxed 3.5 mile hike from the Brown-Forman Silo Center in Turkey Run Park around two trails.
Thursday, April 11
Derby 150 Birthday Party featuring Old Forrester | Thursday, April 11 | 5:30 p.m. | Kentucky Derby Museum, 704 Central Avee., Louisville | $250 | You’re invited to the epic birthday party of the year celebrating Derby 150 — don’t miss out on a rare pour of Old Forester Birthday Bourbon at the event.*
Watch the April 6 match in-person or on CBS to help make LouCity history. | Photos courtesy of Louisville City FC; gif by 6AM City
Drum roll, please. Louisville City FC will make its network TV debut next Saturday, April 6 at 4 p.m. during a rivalry match against Indy Eleven.
The home game, happening at Lynn Family Stadium, will air on CBS. This marks the first time any USL Championship league game has been on network TV, so let’s fill the stadium with purple.
“This is a wonderful opportunity for us to show the support behind pro soccer in Louisville,” LouCity President James O’Connor said.
To add even more excitement to this momentous event, the game’s theme revolves around another milestone: 150 years of the Kentucky Derby. Representatives from the historic Churchill Downs will be on site to host various activities celebrating the Run for the Roses. Pro tip: Wear your finest Derby ‘fits and you might be featured on the video board.
Psst... The club is offering our readers discounted tickets to the game.
The Louisville Downtown Partnership unveiled a new strategy for the future of Louisville’s urban core. The action plans hope to adapt to post-pandemic work patterns and increase residential space. First steps include the creation of a Transitional Housing Investment Fund and a continued focus on infrastructure repair.
Coming Soon
A new bagel shop is set to open in the next few weeks in Schnitzelburg. Early Bird Bagels has been in the works for some time, but the owners plan to set a soft opening soon. The breakfast spot will offer bagels, sandwiches, and coffee + will share 1039 Ash St. with Six Forks Burger Company. (Louisville Business First)
Seasonal
The Kentucky Derby has released its first-ever style guide. The 40-page e-book details the history of Derby fashion as well as the latest trends. Fashion journalist Zanna Roberts Rassi offers tips to dress your Derby best from head to toe — it’s fascinator-ing.
Outdoors
Trees Louisville is offering free trees over the next three weeks, including redbuds + sycamores. On Satuday, March 30, 500 trees will be available 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at Churchill Downs. More trees will be available Saturday, April 6 at the Paristown Garden show + Saturday, April 13 at Petersburg Park.
Sports
Could a favorite be emerging for the head coach of Cardinal’s men’s basketball? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Spring has sprung — and it’ll get warmer eventually | Photo by Louisville Tourism
Who’s ready for Spring Break? Our City Editors took Friday off to spend more time out and about in Derby City — Jeff grabbed a coffee + blondie from Full Stop and Declan took their friend’s bachelorette party over to Noche Mexican BBQ.
Today’s newsletter is designed to help you enjoy longer days in Louisville — take a look at our favorite staycations and unique places to recommend visitors stay, family friendly activities, recommended hiking trails, and our guide to the many murals that dot Louisville’s neighborhoods.
A pack of the No. 1 best-selling Hanes Men’s Boxer Briefs, because they’re 30% off so you can stock up on new underwear. Each pair is made from cotton, breathable, and moisture-wicking. Pro tip: The sale ends tonight.
Happy spring break Louisville. I’ve been taking advantage of the increased daylight hours to get out on my bike as much as possible. Long summer days are on the horizon — we just need the thermometer to catch up.
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