• Atkinson has produced over 20 documentaries that have aired on PBS locally and nationally.
• A Louisvillian, Atkinson graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1974.
• Atkinson’s father, B. M. “Buddy” Atkinson, was a television writer, penning scripts for shows like “The Beverly Hillbillies” and “The Tim Conway Show.”
• Atkinson recieved the Media Award during the 2022 Governor’s Awards for the Arts.

“Our Library: A Louisville Documentary”

“A Way of Life: Basketball in Kentucky”

“Beargrass: The Creek in Our Backyard”

“Falls City”

• Lionel Richie + Earth, Wind & Fire | Wednesday, June 12 | 7:30 p.m. | KFC YUM! Center, 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville | $40.95-$500.95 | You’ll be dancing “All Night Long” to two legendary acts performing in the same night.

• Move with Pride Bootcamp | Thursday, June 13 | 6-8 p.m. | Copper & Kings Distillery, 1121 E. Washington St., Louisville | Free | Move to this fitness experience featuring yard games and cocktails — bring a LEGO set or arts + crafts supplies to donate to a local LGBTQ+ resource center.
• ABBAFAB | Thursday, June 13 | 7 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts, 501 W. Main St., Louisville | $55.87-$79.27 | Party like its 1979 with this multimedia tribute to the legendary group, featuring songs like"Mamma Mia.”

• Jeffersontown Summerfest 2024 | Friday, June 14 | 6-10 p.m. | Veterans Memorial Park, 10707 Taylorsville Rd., Jeffersontown | Free | A day of family fun featuring bounce-houses, food trucks, and live music ends with a firework show.
• Downtown Drive-in at Waterfront Park | Friday, June 14 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Brown Forman Amphitheater, 1301 River Rd., Louisville | Free | “You’re killing me smalls” — the 1993 classic baseball movie “The Sandlot” hits the big screen on the waterfront.

• Paws in Nature | Saturday, June 15 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, 2075 Clermont Rd., Clermont | Free | Grab your four-legged friends and head to Bernheim Forest & Arboretum for this free event featuring an agility course, splash zone, a treat cooking demo, and more.*
• Paristown Flea | Saturday, June 15 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Paristown, 720 Brent St., Louisville | Free | Shop vintage jewelry, collectibles, vinyl, and clothing while you listen to live bluegrass music + eat at the Village Market food hall.

• Gregory Alan Isakov | Sunday, June 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Louisville Palace, 625 S. 4th St., Louisville | $40-$75 | Listen to the soothing acoustic sounds of this singer-songwriter, known for tunes like “Big Black Car” and “San Luis.”

• Louisville + Southern Indiana are under an Air Quality Alert Day today. Forecasters say the ozone will be unhealthy for sensitive groups. Check the air quality before you head out.

• Renshoku Ramen (1161 S. 2nd St.) has been forced to close “until further notice” after a fire last weekend caused extensive damage. No word on if or how soon Renshoku plans to re-open, but gift cards are still for sale.

• Tilted 10, a bowling alley + arcade, is coming to the Jefferson Mall. It will replace the Round1 Bowling & Amusement location (4801 Outer Loop) that shut down earlier this year. An opening date is TBD, but the company is hiring for the new Louisville location. (WDRB)

• In case you missed it, a new middle school could soon be built in Louisville’s West End. Last week, Molina Healthcare announced it would donate its 20-acre property at 18th and Broadway to Jefferson County Public Schools. The district is planning to move Dr. J. Blaine Hudson Middle School there. (WHAS11)

• School may be out for the summer, but you still gotta eat. Jefferson County Public Schools is offering breakfast and lunch to students dozens of locations across the county. See the full schedule + locations.

• We’re really proud of our guide to Louisville’s park system, so we’re not afraid of a little competition. The Louisville Metro Department of Parks and Recreation has released its own guide, featuring activities at each of LOU’s 120+ parks.

• Alan Rupp, who operated Kern’s Kitchen — the makers of Derby Pie — died earlier this month at the age of 70. Kern’s was founded in 1954 by Rupp’s grandparents, and “The Pie Man” joined the business in 1973. The business remains in Rupp’s family. His son Jon has been part of the operation since 2009.

• It might be the off-season for University of Louisville athletics, but there’s still plenty to discuss. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• ICYMI, Angel’s Envy recently announced the release of its first-ever unfinished whiskey: the Angel’s Envy Cask Strength Bottled-in-Bond Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, meticulously blended by Master Distiller Owen Martin. Mark your calendars: It’s available exclusively at the downtown Louisville distillery starting Friday, June 14, aka National Bourbon Day.*

• With the weather heating up (and the first day of summer just eight days away), you’ll probably be spending more time in the sun with your little one. These four heat safety tips can help keep your baby safe and cool this season.*

• Businesses from the Butchertown area — all located within the 40206 zip code — will take over the Copper & Kings beer garden.
• There will be 30+ vendors offering food, drink, goods and services for purchase.
• A live musician + DJ will pump tunes, and outdoor games will be available.
• All proceeds will go directly to Butchertown’s Family Community Clinic.