Plus, a new chicken restaurant coming to the Tim Tam building.
 
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Celebrate historic tourism accomplishments at the ROSE Awards
Presented by a LOUtoday Partner
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We’ll cheers to celebrating our city’s hospitality and tourism accomplishments. | Photo provided by Louisville Tourism
Louisville Tourism’s annual Recognition of Service Excellence Awards are returning in November — and you’re invited to the celebration.

This annual gala, set to be held on November 20 at the Louisville Palace, honors tourism and hospitality employees who have enhanced a visitor’s experience in Derby City.

Attendees have an opportunity to reflect on the previous years’ successes and look toward future accomplishments.

🌟 Spotlighting a standout leader

Think you know someone who fits the bill? Nominations are open now through Tuesday, Sept. 10 at 11:59 p.m.

Nominators are asked to provide specific examples of why this hospitality employee is outstanding in their job performance and how they project a positive image of their company and our city.

Those who demonstrate extraordinary leadership skills, inspire others, or contribute exceptionally to a team-oriented community project are eligible for an award.

Heads up: Finalists will be notified in writing by Sunday, Sept. 18 and receive a golden ticket keepsake plus two complimentary tickets. Take a peek at last year’s winners.

louisville tourism rose awards winner

Nomination criteria can include extraordinary leadership skills, reacting positively to an urgent situation, or exceptionally contributing to a team project.

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Photo provided by Louisville Tourism

This year’s ROSE Awards feature 10+ categories, including:
  • Culinary Arts
  • Event Services
  • Spirits
  • Behind-the-Scenes
  • Rising Star

🏆 Celebrating in style

Kicking off with a registration and cocktail hour from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., guests can expect an exclusive evening chock-full of programming, including:
  • A red carpet roll-out
  • A live band performance
  • Bar service and hors d’oeuvres
  • Photo opportunities
  • And more
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Grab tickets to celebrate our community leaders at the Gala.

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Photo provided by Louisville Tourism

Awards are presented at 6:30 p.m. and followed by an after-party celebration with live entertainment from local band Best Kept Secret.

Single tickets are available for $50 per person or snag a finalist corporate package with 10-14 seats (prices vary).
Nominate a stellar Louisvillian
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Events
Wednesday, Aug. 28
  • Trivia Nights 2024 at the Louisville Zoo | Wednesday, Aug. 28 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Louisville Zoo | $25-$160 | Demonstrate your wild knowledge and compete to win prizes as an individual or a team at this 21+ event.
Thursday, Aug. 29
  • 5:05 After Hours Networking | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 5:05-7 p.m. | Forcht Bank | Free | Network with other professionals over appetizers and beverages.
Friday, Aug. 30
  • Vernissage, an Exhibition Preview Series | Friday, Aug. 30 | 5-8 p.m. | KMAC Museum | $0-$7 | Celebrate the opening of a new solo show, meet the artists, and enjoy live music.
  • Brat Silent Disco | Friday, Aug. 30 | 8-11 p.m. | Atrium Brewing | $10 | Dance your brat heart out to hyper-pop bangers, hip-hop, and party faves.
  • Witches Brew Coffee Grand Opening | Friday, Aug. 30 | 3 p.m. | Witches Brew Coffee | Free | Celebrate the opening of Louisville’s newest coffee shop with tea, coffee, and a free tarot reading for the first 78 customers.
Saturday, Aug. 31
  • Last Call | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 12-11 p.m. | Pivot Brewing | Cost of purchase | Grab a pint on the final day of business for this Highlands brewery that’s shutting down.
Events calendar here
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Louisville Ballet
 
Community

🤝 How to join YMCA Louisville’s Y-NOW mentorship program
An adult and child hugging each other and smiling.
Y-NOW volunteer Elizabeth Lacefield mentored Y-NOW participant Christiana Brown in 2015 and 2016. | Photo provided by YMCA Louisville
Want to make a difference in our community?

YMCA Louisville’s Y-NOW mentorship program needs adult mentors to provide encouragement, support, and stability to youth ages 11-15 experiencing a challenging home life.

The program connects children whose parents are incarcerated or in active addiction to a safe + non-judgmental community with one-on-one mentorship to help them reach their full potential.

Interested in lending a hand? Complete an interest form — and make a difference.
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News Notes
Eat
  • The owners of Hauck’s Corner + the AF restaurants are opening a new fried chicken restaurant at the former Tim Tam Tavern location on Clarks Lane near St. X. The bluegrass-themed restaurant Dirty Bird will serve lunch, dinner, and late-night drinks and will open in mid-October. (Louisville Business First)
Opening
  • Sweet tooth and sweet tunes. Kawaii Candy + Karaoke is holding its grand opening this Friday, Aug. 30 at 6 p.m. The new Anchorage shop has two private karaoke rooms for rent, a mini arcade, and a full candy store with cotton candy + international candy. It’ll be open Wednesdays-Sundays.
Feel Good
  • One of the two missing turtles from the Louisville Nature Center has been found. Eastern box turtles Chocolate and Jack were taken from their enclosure last week, but a Good Samaritan found Chocolate roaming around and brought him back home. Keep your eyes peeled for Jack.
Older Adults
  • The second annual Age Smart Fest is coming to the Medical Transformation Center at East Point Office Park off of La Grange Road on Thursday, Sept. 12. Learn how you can age optimally from health specialists, enjoy natural food + drinks, and try out regenerative devices.
Pets
  • Who’s a good dog? According to a recent Forbes study, the German shepherd is Kentucky’s favorite dog breed, followed by Boston terriers, bulldogs, and Australian shepherds. No matter what kind of pooch you love, Louisville has no shortage of dog-friendly locations.
Sports
  • Wide receiver Ahmari Huggins-Bruce has made an unexpected return the University of Louisville football program. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts — football season kicks off on Saturday.
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    Biz
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    Festival

    Your guide to the Bourbon and the Beyond

    What to eat and drink at Bourbon and Beyond
    A stage at the Bourbon and Beyond music festival in Louisville, KY, with thousands of fans in the foreground.
    More than 120,000 people attended the Bourbon and Beyond music festival in 2023. | Photo by Jake Miller
    Bourbon and Beyond is just a little over three weeks away — Thursday, Sept. 19 through Sunday, Sept. 22 — and the day-to-day schedule is finally here.

    As the name implies, musical performances aren’t the only thing on tap — here’s a taste of what you can expect beyond the lineup.

    Bourbon

    The Bourbon Stage will host bartender showdowns featuring local bartenders, including Copper + Kings’ SC Baker, plus interviews with Master Distillers like Rob Dietrich, Trey Zoeller, and Brandon O’Daniel.

    If you’d rather taste some bourbon than just hear about it, you can head to the Kroger Big Bourbon Bard, which will feature bluegrass bands, line dancing + curated picks from the Bourbon trail.

    Beyond

    The Culinary Atelier is the food pairing with the Bourbon Stage. Join celebrity chefs like Edward Lee, Chris Santos, and Amanda Freitag for cooking demonstrations, artist pairings, and competitions.

    Select Bourbon and Beyond passes are still on sale.
    Asked

    What Bourbon and Beyond act are you most excited for?
    A. Zach Bryan
    B. Dave Matthews Band
    C. Tyler Childers
    D. Sting
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    The Wrap
     
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    Today’s edition by:
    Declan
    From the editor
    I’m looking forward to Bourbon and Beyond this year, but I’ll definitely be disappointed not to see Neil Young on stage.

    Fortunately, we’re being treated to a different kind of “Harvest Moon” next month — keep your eyes on the sky for the second super moon of the year.
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