July 12, 2024

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🍻 Cheers, Louisville

Drink Up Week can be enjoyed in many different ways, ranging from cold brew coffee to ice cold beer. | Photo via @heinebrotherscoffee

We pride ourselves on keeping you in the mix — so take it from us, 10 days from today you’re going to want to raise a glass.

We’ll be celebrating Drink Up Week sponsored by Heine Brothers Coffee from Monday July 22 to Friday, July 26, tipping our hats to the buzziest entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and beverages across Louisville.

We asked local businesses to participate in Drink Up Week by offering drink deals for our readers. Local businesses poured their all into the task — and the deals, well, they’re flowing.

LOUtoday Drink Up map — Our interactive map will help you quickly find the best deals on drinks all around Louisville. | Map by LOUtoday

Presenting: LOUtoday’s interactive map of Drink Up Deals across LOU for our readers to bookmark, including must-grab deals like:

Heine Brothers Coffee | 50% off barista-made Toasted Coconut Cold Brew | All week
Merle’s Whiskey Kitchen | Black Diamond Bae made with Heaven’s Door Revelation Double Barrel Whiskey | Tuesday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-midnight
PARLOUR | $4 PARLOUR Pints + $6 PARLOURita | Happy hour is Monday-Thursday, 2-5 p.m.
Better Blend | 15% off a Protein Packed Smoothie or Smoothie Bowl | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Keep this map of Drink Up Week deals handy as you chart a course through our city next week. And don’t forget to forward this story to a friend and make plans to meet up for a drink.

Finally, a toast. We want to give a huge thank you to the local businesses participating in Drink Up Week 2024 and to you, our readers, because we know you’ll be out there supporting the beverage industry. We’ll see you at the coffee shop, brewery, and winery — drinks in hand, of course.

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.

Events

Friday, July 12

White Out Party | Friday, July 12 | 6-8 p.m. | Old 502 Winery, 915 E. Liberty St., Louisville | $15 | Dress in white and get ready to mingle, play games, taste drinks, and add color to your life.
Cinema Safari: “Trolls Band Together” | Friday, July 12 | 8-11 p.m. | Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville | $5 | Sing along to this family-friendly flick as it’s projected onto a large, inflatable screen — snacks available for purchase.
Emo Nite | Friday, July 12 | 9 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., Louisville | $16 | Relive your favorite emo rock songs at this party with guest Brandon Saller from Atreyu.

Saturday, July 13

South Points Buy Local Fair | Saturday, July 13 | 12-4 p.m. | Iroquois Amphitheater, 1080 Amphitheater Rd., Louisville | Free | Shop from local, independent businesses and enjoy live music, a kids area, and food for purchase.
Anniversary Party: One Year, Still Here | Saturday, July 13 | 1 p.m. | Awry Brewing, 1025 Barret Ave., Louisville | Free | Celebrate this Highlands brewery’s birthday with two collab releases, an afternoon art bazaar, rooftop music in the evening, and a late-night silent disco for $10.
Alberta O. Jones Park Day | Saturday, July 13 | 2-6 p.m. | Alberta O. Jones Park, 744 S. 23rd St., Louisville | Free | Head outside for family-friendly activities, food trucks, live music, representation from 40+ local vendors, and a new play from Actors Theatre.
Kickback Paint & Sip | Saturday, July 13 | 4-6 p.m. | A Purposeful Ponte Studio, 1939 Goldsmith Lane, Ste. 216, Louisville | $35 | Grab a drink and spend the afternoon painting at this laid-back class.

Sunday, July 14

“Kusama: Infinity” | Sunday, July 14 | 12:30-2 p.m. | Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville | Free | This film showcases Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama’s avant-garde artwork, inspired by America’s political and social movements of the 1960s.
Sonic Sunday | Sunday, July 14 | 3-6 p.m. | Copper & Kings, 1121 E. Washington St., Louisville | Free | Kick back with music from local alt/funk band Jameron and tunes by DJ Sam Sneed.
Del Water Gap | Sunday, July 14 | 8 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. Fourth St., Louisville | $36-$53 | The indie pop soloist performs his “I Miss You Already + I Haven’t Left Yet” tour.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Closing

Flying Axes is closing its NuLu location at 610 Nanny Goat Strut on Monday, July 15, but this isn’t the end. The local business is planning to return with a new concept in the future, so stay tuned via social media.

Sports

The LouCity FC match tomorrow against Cancun FC has been postponed until Tuesday, Sept. 10. All purchased tickets will still be valid on the new date. Check out our events calendar for more local ways to have fun this weekend.

Community

Say hello to Tancho + Akane, two newborn red-crowned cranes now at the Louisville Zoo. The chicks were welcomed into the world on July 8, and are exploring the American Zone habitat.

Number

100 years. That’s how long Plehn’s Bakery (3940 Shelbyville Rd.) has been in business, and it’s time for a celebration. It will host daily raffles, discounts, and specials all throughout next week in honor of the century mark.

Legacy

Dennis Lampley, a former championship-winning football coach at Trinity High School, died at 80 years old. Lampley led Trinity’s football and golf teams to multiple state championships during his decade-spanning career. (Courier Journal)

Plan Ahead

Bourbon and belonging — what’s more Kentucky than that? Louisville-founded nonprofit Queer Kentucky will host the inaugural Bourbon & Belonging: Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Festival, Oct. 2-6 with events in Louisville, Bullitt County, and Bardstown. Tickets go on sale Tuesday, July 23.

Listen

Louisville’s offense will rely on its rushing attack in the upcoming football season, and two Cardinals are expected to lead the way. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Wellness

Feeling lost in a sea of generic health advice? Lumen analyzes your unique metabolism with a single breath in the morning — and we scored you 15% off.*

Real Estate

🏠 A historic home sale

This Victorian mansion is on the market for $1.1 million. | Photo via Google Maps

A piece of 19th century Louisville history is on the market for the price of $1.1 million.

Built in 1885, this 7,000-sqft Victorian mansion at 1114 S. 3rd St. in Old Louisville boasts the “cozy ambiance of an old-school speakeasy.” Inside the 7 BD, 6 BA home, residents will find seven fireplaces and a 14-ft entryway. Take a peek inside the house.

While the home maintains much of its historic charm, it blends in contemporary elements, like its appliances and bathroom designs, to make it suitable for 21st century living.

As all LOUtoday readers know, Old Louisville is home to many of the area’s Victorian homes. The neighborhood has over 1,400 structures incorporating Victorian designs, and it’s the largest contiguous collection of Victorian mansions in the US.

Bonus: This (very finished) house is just up the block from the fixer-upper Victorian we showed you back in May — which is still on the market.

The Buy

A portable handheld fan. The battery-operated mini fan is compact enough to throw in a purse or tote, making it your new best friend for sports events, beach days, and outdoor festivals this summer.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Mitch

From the editor

Hey there, Louisville. I’m Mitch, and I’m a National Content Editor that pops in from time-to-time. And I’m also a proud owner of a Louisville Slugger bat that is straight from the museum and factory. I picked up this relic in 2007 and it’s still in prime, home run-hitting condition.

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