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Join us for Drink Up Week sponsored by Heine Brothers Coffee

This lavender-flavored energy drink was created in collaboration with Racing Louisville. | Photo by LOUtoday

Clink, clink. We’d like to make a toast.

This summer — Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26 — we’ll be raising a glass to Drink Up Week sponsored by Heine Brothers Coffee, a celebration of entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages across our buzzy city.

From coffee, tea, and smoothies to wine, craft beer, and specialty cocktails and mocktails — we’ll be covering it all in hopes of showcasing Derby City’s vibrant drink culture.

Now, this is where you come in.

If you own a local beverage business or know someone who does, celebrate Drink Up Week with us by offering a fun drink deal or two to our readers — say 50% off margaritas, BOGO smoothies, or 20% off a beer flight (mix it up, we’re open to ideas). Drop your deal into this form by Friday, June 28 and our local City Editors will include it in an interactive map of all the deals happening during Drink Up Week. There’s no charge to submit deals.

We’ll also highlight a few of the can’t-miss drink deals here in our newsletter. Want to make sure your drink special makes it in? You can guarantee inclusion by purchasing a paid content package.

Meanwhile, if you’re a reader who wants to experience Louisville through Drink Up Week, sip tight. Before Drink Up rolls around, we’ll be working hard to pull together a list of local drink deals and fun stories about our city’s drink scene.

We want to know — is there a local business you’d love to see participate in Drink Up Week? Forward this newsletter to them and tell them we’d love it if they joined us.

Thirsty already? Browse through some of our drink-related stories from Drink Up Week of years past:

This content is sponsored by Heine Brothers Coffee. As Louisville’s original coffee roaster since 1994, they take pride in the city just as much as the coffee.

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Events

Monday, May 27

Kentucky Flea Market Memorial Day Spectacular | Monday, May 27 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville | Free | Enjoy half-priced parking to shop over 600 booths featuring antiques, collectibles, arts + crafts, and more.

Wednesday, May 29

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday | Wednesday, May 29 | 5-10:30 p.m. | Big Four Lawn, 129 W. River Rd., Louisville | Free | See Pokey LaFarge, S.G. Goodman, and the Ellie Ruth Band under the backdrop of the Big Four Bridge.
LouCity vs. Detroit City FC | Wednesday, May 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium, 350 Adams St., Louisville | $19-$166 | Hot dogs are just $2 today until the opening whistle.*

Thursday, May 30

Jeptha Creed Bourbon Tasting | Thursday, May 30 | 6-8 p.m. | The B.A. Colonial Restaurant & Bar, 818 W. Kenwood Dr., Louisville | $20 | Sip handcrafted bourbon with other whiskey wonks.
Comedy Duos | Thursday, May 30 | 7:30-9 p.m. | The Caravan Comedy Club, 1250 Bardstown Rd., Louisville | $10 | Who knows, you might see the next Laurel and Hardy, Abbott and Costello, or Key and Peele on stage.

Friday, May 31

Downtown Drive-in at Waterfront Park | Friday, May 31-Friday, Oct. 11 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Brown Forman Amphitheater, 1301 River Rd., Louisville | Free | Every night is girl’s night — see last summer’s smash hit “Barbie” on the waterfront.

Saturday, June 1

Wings for Kids Radio Controlled Airshow | Saturday, June 1 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Bill Fluke Airfield at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park, 2701 N. Hurstbourne Pkwy., Louisville | $5-$10 | See model airplanes soar, with proceeds benefiting Norton Children’s Hospital.

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News Notes

Today Is

Memorial Day, honoring US military personnel who died in the line of duty. It is a federal holiday, meaning civic offices, most state offices, banks, and public libraries will be closed. Observe the day at a remembrance ceremony at the Zachary Taylor National Cemetery (4701 Brownsboro Rd.) from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Civic

Next month, Michelle King will become the Executive Director of the Louisville Metro Department of Parks and Recreation. King has worked for Louisville Metro Air Pollution Control District since 2005. She’ll begin leading LOU’s 13,000 acres of park land in the new role on June 24.

Development

Construction is now underway on the Yew Dell Botanical Gardens castle project. Workers will install new gardens, water features, and educational areas surrounding the castle. Construction is set to be complete next year.

Outdoors

Renovations at Chickasaw Park are making progress, and you can see it. A new nature play space includes a riverfront observation deck, and the park’s pond project is making a splash. Check out the views.

Watch

The good stuff kids go for. The Louisville Zoo’s red panda Sundara — aka Sunny D — celebrated his second birthday last week in his brand-new habitat, which is now open to the public. Run to the ~~fridge~~ zoo to see him today.

Community

Summer is here, LOU. With temps rising, Louisville Parks and Recreation is offering free swim lessons to kids, ages 8 to 16. Lessons will take place 16 times through June + July at the Fairdale and Sun Valley Pools. Call (502) 895-6499 to learn more.

Sports

Under the leadership of Pat Kelsey, Louisville men’s basketball hopes to make the NCAA Tournament next season. Is that a fair expectation? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Wellness

Don’t let summer heat drain you. One scoop of Native Hydrate electrolyte drink mix = increased energy levels, improved muscle strength, and improved bladder function all season long.*

History

🎂 Happy b-day, Bernheim

Bernheim Forest celebrates 95 years

Little Elina is one of three forest giants at Bernheim. | Photo by LOUtoday

Last week, Bernheim Forest celebrated its 95th birthday — we suggest skipping the candles for this one, Bernheim.

To honor nearly a lifetime of memories at the 16,000-acre wood, here’s a look at some big moments that helped shape Bernheim into the natural landscape we know today:

1929: Isaac W. Bernheim, a German-born businessman and bourbon distiller, purchased 14,000 acres of land ~30 miles south of Louisville as a gift to the public. Fun fact: Bernheim also donated the Abraham Lincoln statue outside the Main Library Branch and the Thomas Jefferson statue outside Metro Hall.
1947: The forest opened its education center.
1980: Bernheim’s artist-in-residence program began.
1988: The forest was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
2019: To celebrate the forest’s 90th birthday, Danish artist Thomas Dambo constructed three giants in the forest — Mama Loumari with her children, Little Nis and Little Elina.

The Buy

Summer snacks. Pack the cooler with our favorite beach + pool snacks to satisfy your cravings while soaking up the sun.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Jeff

From the editor

I once had a co-worker who would read the World War I poem “Flanders’ Fields” by John McCrae on the radio each Memorial Day. I’ll leave it to you to take a look — and spare you having to hear me read it aloud.

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