Updating the Public Art Master Plan

• Creating an archive of Louisville’s public art
• Identifying potential sites for new public art
• Establishing the Commission on Public Art

How you can help

• Park Pop Up | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 5-7 p.m. | Crescent Hill Park | Free | Learn about water quality while you play yard games, enjoy treats, and meet with other Louisvillians.
• Summer Movies | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 6-10 p.m. | Iroquois Amphitheater | Free | Catch a double feature of “How to Train Your Dragon 2" + “Blue Beetle” at this historic South End venue.
• From Page to Plate: Exploring Historic Kentucky Recipes | Thursday, Aug. 8 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Louisville Free Public Library - Main Library | Free | Take a culinary journey through Kentucky history with sweet treats made from historic cookbooks.
• 502 Hemp’s Mireya Extract CBD BOGO Sale | Thursday, Aug. 8-Tuesday, Aug. 20 | 12 a.m. | Louisville | Stock up and save on Mireya Extract CBD oil with this buy-one-get-one offer, available today through Aug. 20.*

• Louisville Emo Night | Friday, Aug. 9 | 6 p.m.-2 a.m. | Howl at the Moon Louisville | $0-$20 | Dance and rage to emo + pop punk classics while you enjoy drink specials.

• Reggae in the Ville | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 12-8 p.m. | Carrie Gaulbert Cox Park | Free | Celebrate Caribbean cultures with soca, reggae, dancehall, and calypso music + food.
• LouCity vs. Sacramento Republic FC | Saturday, Aug. 10 | 8 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium | $19-$166 | It’s Super Kid Night (aka LouCity’s annual celebration of kiddos living life to the fullest despite some obstacles in their way) — don’t miss a kid-friendly giveaway, courtesy of Norton Children’s.*

• Drop-In Plant Walk | Sunday, Aug. 11 | 1-2 p.m. | Yew Dell Botanical Gardens | $0-$9 | Walk the gardens + talk with a horticulturist to inspire creations in your own garden.

• The first day of school for Jefferson County Public Schools students. The district includes ~94,000 students, attending 170 schools. Parents with questions about their students’ transportation needs can call the district’s hotline: (502) 485-RIDE.

• Forage has sprouted its last leaf. The Germantown plant store will close in the next month or so, according to a social media post. In the mean time, you can shop discounts during its closing sale.

• Colonial Gardens is for sale. The historic venue, which is now home to four restaurants, was listed at $4.9 million. The ~19,000-sqft space at 5205 New Cut Rd. originally opened in the 1900s as a dance hall + concert venue, and was refurbished in 2021.

• Construction is underway at the pavilion at Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing. The structure burned down last July and is being rebuilt. It was used for event rentals and other public gatherings, such as an annual ice cream social.

• Do you have an aspiring Tony Hawk in your house? The Louisville Free Public Library is hosting a home skate shop clinic for kids + teens ages 10 to 19 at the Highlands/Shelby Park branch this evening, 5-7 p.m. where they’ll learn the basics of building their own board.

• Steve Kragthorpe, the former head coach of the University of Louisville football team, died earlier this week at the age of 59. Kragthorpe led the Cardinals from 2007 to 2009, finishing with a record of 15–21. (WHAS11)

• Can Louisville wide receiver Chris Bell follow up his breakout 2023 season with more success in 2024? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

• The 2024 Summer Olympics are happening now in Paris, France — you can follow along with Team USA and other athletes via WHAS11‘s coverage.

• Louisville Water has been around nearly as long as St. Joe’s Picnic. When you celebrate like a local this weekend, you can also “Drink Like a Local.” Enjoy unlimited pours of ice-cold Louisville Pure Tap® as you enjoy a traditional fried chicken dinner — just fill up at the Louisville Water tent.*

• Whether you’re a contractor, designer, or do-it-yourselfer, Mees Tile & Marble can assist you — no matter your budget or style. Swing by one of their showrooms for a complimentary consultation or follow them on Instagram for design inspo from the fourth-generation natural stone + tile supplier.*

• Sometimes raising the bar means growing from the ground up — which is exactly what Angel’s Envy’s Toast the Trees program aims to do. The program works to replenish the White Oak trees used in the barrel-aging process as well as plant endemic community trees — learn more.*

• What’s on the horizon? Retirees can dive into volunteering with AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. Put your skills to work, brighten lives, and enjoy the perks of staying active — physically, mentally, and socially — by giving back to our community. Help neighbors with grocery shopping or provide companionship to those in need.*

• Psst. Want to fly out of Louisville for less? It’s Going’s annual birthday sale — get 40% off a Premium membership and get notified about amazing flight deals all year long (like $166 to Cancun).*