Victorian homes in the Southern Extension

How to spot a Victorian

• Towers, turrets, and dormers — a Victorian roof is more than just shingles.
• Gabled tops and ends on the roof
• Running trim — molding with a tapered, symmetrical shape commonly used to fancy up porches, doors, and windows.
• High ceilings
• Walls with irregular shapes
• Stained glass windows
• Decorative woodwork

On the market

• Million dollar mansion near St. James Court | $1.075 M | 6BR, 5BA | Stained glass decor + in-ground pool
• Old Louisville fixer-upper | $500k | 10BR, 5BA | Copper roof + carriage house
• Red brick beauty | $448k | 5BR, 3BA | Modern kitchen + skylights

• Pickleball for Pete’s Sake | Tuesday, April 30 | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. | Top Floor of Witherspoon Garage, 101 Witherspoon St., Louisville | Free | Play pickleball with a great view of the Louisville skyline to benefit research on mental health — donation requested to participate.
• Keller Williams 502’s Day After Party | Tuesday, April 30 | 5-8 p.m. | L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium, 2550 S. Floyd St., Louisville | $80.86 | After you hit the track for 502’s Day, stop by this party benefiting the Denny Crum Scholarship Fund at UofL.
• Bourbons Bistro’s Annual Handicapping Dinner | Tuesday, April 30 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Bourbons Bistro, 2255 Frankfort Ave., Louisville | $75 | Hear from horse racing experts to help you with your Derby picks while you enjoy a gourmet three-course dinner.

• Great Steamboat Race | Wednesday, May 1 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Waterfront Park, 401 W. River Rd., Louisville | $200 | Jump on board the Belle of Louisville for the annual race — or take to the banks of the Ohio to watch for free.

• 502 Beer Day | Thursday, May 2 | 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. | Ten20 Craft Brewery, 1020 E. Washington St., Louisville | Free | Celebrate Louisville’s vibrant beer culture by sipping brews for $5.02 each.
• Thurby | Thursday, May 2 | 12:45 p.m. | Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave., Louisville | $39 | Dress your Derby-best and place your bets with other locals on the day before the Kentucky Oaks.
• Summer Yoga Classes | Thursday, May 2 | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Waterfront Park Brown Forman Amphitheather, 1301 River Rd., Louisville | $10 | Relax, unwind, and connect with nature with several kinds of yoga classes.

• Roses on the Runway | Friday, May 3 | 4-7:30 p.m. | Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville | $36-$54 | Models will hit the runway to showcase the latest trends and designs in fashion.

• Paristown’s Derby Day Garden Party | Saturday, May 4 | 12-8 p.m. | Paristown, 720 Brent St., Louisville | $25-$150 | Watch the races on a giant LED video screen while you enjoy live music and local food + drinks.

• Stay: The Pink House
• Play: The Candle Loft
• Caffeinate: The Amsterdam
• Wine: Beachaven Vineyards and Winery
• Dine: Yada on Franklin
• Shop: Miss Lucille’s Marketplace
• Relax: Sanctuary on Main

• In case you missed it, Mayor Craig Greenberg unveiled his $1.1 billion budget proposal to the Louisville Metro Council last week. It directs $448 million to public safety, $32 million to affordable housing, and $50 million for street paving + sidewalk repair, among other initiatives.

• It’s Kentucky Derby Week, and you know what that means, LOU — street closures. See the full list of closures + no parking zones around Churchill Downs, beginning on Wednesday. (WDRB)

• A taco restaurant will replace FKDY BBQ in J-Town. El Taco Loco is set to move into the space at 9606 Taylorsville Rd. following the BBQ restaurant’s closure over the weekend. The opening timeline is TBD. (Louisville Business First)

• A property in NuLu has been sold for $5 million. Southern Tire Service has been located at the corner of Hancock + Market Streets since the 1930s. It recently sold to developer Nick Campisano, and will shut down on May 24. The building will be replaced by a parking lot. (Louisville Business First)

• The Association of Zoos & Aquariums has extended the Louisville Zoo’s accreditation through 2029. It is one of ~250 organizations in the world to earn the prestigious designation, which is considered the “gold standard” in the industry.

• The 11th annual How-To Festival returns to the Louisville Free Public Library Main Branch (301 York St.) on Saturday, May 11. Learn how to do over 50 different activities — like growing bananas, making gluten-free cookies, or backyard beekeeping — from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• A new TARC bus will feature designs from 12 local elementary, middle, and high school students. It’s the result of TARC’s “Design-A-Bus” competition. The designs were selected from over 60 submissions. The students rode the bus during the Pegasus Parade yesterday, and the bus will now join the TARC fleet.

• 1,005. That’s how many stoplights are located in Louisville. Drive through Louisville’s other road related numbers, including how many miles of highways Louisville has. (Courier Journal)

• Wisconsin guard Chucky Hepburn and Long Beach State forward Aboubacar Traore will be suiting up for the Cards next season. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

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