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🎥 Seeing double

How to recreate famous film scenes in Louisville
The Belle of Louisville steamboat
The Titanic sank in 2.4 miles of water — luckily the Ohio River averages just 24 feet. | Photo by @rich_g.ammon40059
Louisville has been the setting for a number of movies, from spooky slashers to Ethan Hawke’s “Wildcat,” which released just this year — and it might become home to the Sundance Film Festival.

But Derby City also has some spots that are dead ringers for famous Hollywood moments. With a little imagination, you could recreate your favorite movie scenes right here in LOU.

Jack and Rose

Stick to recreating the first half of this one. If you take a ride on the Belle of Louisville, you could easily take to the bow to declare yourself “the king of the world” like Jack.

If you’re not flying solo, you and your sweetheart could recreate the similar scene between Jack and Rose. Fun fact: At 110 years old, the Belle of Louisville is just two years younger than the Titanic.

Walk down the lane with a happy refrain

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On non-rainy evenings, it’s also the perfect spot for a date night walk.

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Photo via Louisville Tourism.

The 1952 rom-com “Singin’ in the Rain” brought us one of the most iconic rainy movie moments — Gene Kelly singing his heart out while jauntily climbing a lamppost.

If you’ve got the sun in your heart and you’re ready for love, head to St. James + Belgravia Courts and do your best Gene Kelly at the lampposts that line these Old Louisville streets. If you’d rather stay inside on Louisville’s many rainy days, we’ve got you covered.

Gonna Fly Now

Rocky’s classic training montage culminates with Balboa climbing the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The Louisville Metro Hall has a similar set of stone steps — but you’ll have to do a few more reps than Rocky.

The Philadelphia Museum has a whopping 72 steps, while Metro Hall only has 24. If you’d rather recreate the in-doors portion of the montage, check out our guide to Derby City gyms. What better movie to recreate in the home of The Greatest than a boxing movie?
Asked

What other movies would you like to recreate in LOU?
A. “Ghost” at a local pottery studio
B. “Lady and the Tramp” at an Italian restaurant
C. “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off”
D. Other
Lights, camera, action
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
 
Events
Tuesday, Aug. 13
  • Taste of Southern Indiana | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Eastside Christian Church | $30 | Sample bites from over 20 restaurants while you listen to the Jamey Aebersold Quartet + browse silent auction items.
Wednesday, Aug. 14
  • “Jersey Boys” | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 6 p.m. | Derby Dinner Playhouse | $48 | Oh what a night you’ll have as you see this classic American musical after enjoying a classic American meal.
Thursday, Aug. 15
  • Kentucky State Fair | Thursday, Aug. 15-Sunday, Aug. 25 | Kentucky Expo Center | $8-$10 | See vendors, ride the rides, and get some good fair fare at this week-and-a-half-long celebration of Kentucky.
Friday, Aug. 16
Saturday, Aug. 17
  • Deaf and Hard of Hearing Awareness Day | Saturday, Aug. 17 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Louisville Zoo | $10.75-$30 | ASL interpreters will be available at habitats + keeper talks to facilitate an inclusive and friendly day of learning — parents of deaf or hard of hearing children are eligible for a free ticket.
Sunday, Aug. 18
  • Louisville Black Chef Showcase | Sunday, Aug. 18 | 3-6 p.m. | Mellwood Art Center | $65 | Celebrate the work of Black chefs with demonstrations, small bites, and competitions.
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Racing Louisville FC set to celebrate its youngest fans next week
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Saturday night soccer? We like the sound of that. | Photos courtesy of Racing Louisville FC; GIF by LOUtoday
Have an aspiring Savannah DeMelo or Carson Pickett in your household? They won’t want to miss Racing Louisville’s match against the Chicago Red Stars on Saturday, Aug. 24, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m.

Racing’s Youth Club Night features fun for fans of all ages. Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect:
  • Free tickets | Kids who wear their youth club or school jersey can redeem a complimentary ticket at Gate 4 on the way into the game.
  • Free swag | The team will hand out Racing-branded drawstring bags to the first 2,000 kids starting when gates open at 6 p.m.
  • Star-studded rosters | This match marks the first game in which several star players will return to the league following the Paris Olympics, including Chicago’s roster featuring US national teamer Mallory Swanson.
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News Notes
Open
  • Renshoku Ramen will reopen its Old Louisville location this week after a fire forced it to close last month. The grand reopening will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 5 p.m. at the corner of 2nd + Oak Streets with a return to serving soup, rice bowls, and appetizers.
Ranked
  • Louisville is a Top 15 metro area for new college graduates, according to an ADP study. The study considered 55 areas, based on annual wages for workers aged 20-29, hiring rates for those jobs, and affordability. For more, check out our guide to the cost of living in LOU. (Courier Journal)
Pets
  • Purrfect Day Cafe on Bardstown Road finalized its 10,000th adoption, making it the first cat cafe in the nation to reach this milestone. Rosewood and Anastasia were adoptions No. 9,999 + 10,000. The cafe is open Tuesday through Sunday.
Edu
  • The Academy @ Shawnee has a new sports team. The magnet school started its first-ever boys soccer team this school year under coach Jay Gravatte, who previously coached Fairdale’s soccer team to five district titles. You can support the team through their store + follow their season schedule. (WDRB)
Concert
  • The Louisville Palace has back-to-school deals on select upcoming shows, including “Disney Jr. Live on Tour,” “Sesame Street Live,” and “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” in Concert. Just be sure to select that option at checkout.
Try This
  • Keep the Snoop Dogg Olympics fun going at the Middletown Library. Librarians have hidden seven pictures of Snoop among the stacks — anyone who finds them all gets a free bookmark.
Sports
  • Three Louisville Cardinals players are poised for All-ACC recognition at linebacker, quarterback, and tackle. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
    Biz
    • Looking to start your day sunny side up? This family restaurant franchise offers an egg-straordinary opportunity to bring a top-notch breakfast, lunch + brunch model to Derby City (with ongoing training and support services). Opening a restaurant has never been easier.*
    Older Adults
    • Embrace your next adventure in retirement by volunteering with AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP. Use your skills to make a difference, stay active, and gain physical, mental and social benefits. Assist neighbors with grocery shopping or offer companionship to those in need, all while enriching our community (and yourself).*
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    The kids are alright

    Meet Louisville’s youth hip-hop group The Real Young Prodigy’s
    The Young Prodigys
    The Young Prodigy’s performed at Harvard University’s HipHopEx program in 2022 | Photo via WHAS11
    A group of Louisville kids + teens are marching to the beat of their own drum their own beat and making a difference in our community using music.

    The social justice youth hip-hop group The Real Young Prodigy’s started in 2016 when Wheatley Elementary School teacher Nyree Clayton-Taylor’s fifth graders wanted to rap in her creative writing class. She challenged them to perform at a celebration of Phillis Wheatley, and they rose to the challenge by forming The Real Young Prodigy’s. Now, around 30 students ages 8 to 17 produce music about social justice issues + Black history.

    Their 2021 song “CROWN,” which stands for “Create a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair,” helped push forward the CROWN Act, which expanded anti-discrimination laws in Louisville to protect hairstyles.

    Their music has also tackled issues like reparations and, most recently, access to bus transportation in JCPS.
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    There’s a baby boom at the Louisville Zoo this summer — giraffes Kianga and Baridi had a calf this week, the first in Louisville since 2012. Just like the tiger cub born last month, there will be a live stream of the calf soon. At six foot two inches, that newborn giraffe is taller than I am.
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