Fiction

• “Three Ways to Disappear” by Katy Yocom | Release date: 2019 | This tale of two sisters spans from Kentucky to India as the two learn what to save from the past and what needs to be let go.

For the family

• “Fly” by Brittany J. Thurman | Release date: January 2022 | A young girl named Africa follows in her grandmother’s skipping footsteps to become a double Dutch legend in this book perfect for kids ages 4-8.

Learn something new

• “Bluegrass Brawlers: The Story of Professional Wrestling in Louisville” by John Cosper | Release date: June 2014 | Basketball and horse racing isn’t the only sport obsession in the 502 — immerse yourself in the world of professional wrestling + the stars that got their start here in Derby City.
• “Haunted Houses of Louisville” by Steve Wiser | Release date: 2014 | Learn about the unexplained, the unknowable, and the undead from the president of Louisville’s Historical League, just one in a series about the history and architecture of Derby City. Bonus: Wiser also gives tours of Cave Hill Cemetery.

Personal stories

• “Little Brother: A Memoir” by Sallie Bingham | Release date: May 2022 | This memoir tells the story of Sallie’s brother Jonathan and his all-too brief life and trouble relating to his large, prominent Louisville family.
• “A Dark Room in Glitter Ball City” by David Dominé | Release date: October 2021 | This true crime saga of the 2010 Old Louisville murder of James Carroll is told through David’s perspective as he sits in on trials + more.

• Orchid Series | Thursday, Aug. 29 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens | $25-$30 | Learn about your Phalaenopsis — aka moth orchid — and how to coax it to bloom.

• Kansas | Friday, Aug. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Iroquois Amphitheater | $45-$125 | Carry on like a wayward son at Louisville’s historic outdoor amphitheater.

• Fleur De Flea Vintage Urban Market | Saturday, Aug. 31 | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | Waterfront Park | Shop from 200+ vendors offering vintage wares, vinyl, antiques, curiosities, and more.

• Board & Bites | Sunday, Sept. 1 | 10:30 a.m. | Endless Summer Paddle Co | Paddleboard down the Ohio River + experience a Nulu food and history tour.

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• Just 13 hours of study with Rosetta Stone is equivalent to a full semester of college Spanish.
• With lessons as short as five minutes, you can hone your skills between classes or meetings, on your commute, or even replace some mindless social media scrolling.

• Khalil’s on Dixie Highway is closing on Saturday, Aug. 31 after 13 years in business. Owner Khalil Batshon is shifting his focus to a catering business. A regional chain restaurant, Clucker’s Wings, will take over the space. Head over for live music all week to send Khalil’s off in style. (WHAS11)

• Construction is finally finished on the Cherokee Park bridge that has been closed since March 2023. The full Scenic Loop is now open, no more detours. It’s the perfect place for a hike — once the weather cools down again.

• The 2024 Paralympics start today in Paris. Over 4,000 athletes will compete for the gold, including Louisville’s own Oksana Masters. Watch the 17-time Paralympic medalist compete in the cycling road race event on Thursday, Sept. 5. (WHAS11)

• Looking to grow your resume? Woodland Moss and Design is hiring a part-time moss artist. The design company creates indoor moss walls along with plant stylings + biophilic interior design.

• Now’s your chance to join the ranks of the walking dead. StageOne Family Theatre is holding a 12-session Zombie University acting course in advance of itsstage adaptation of “Night of the Living Dead.” Learn acting and ensemble basics + perform in the show as part of the zombie horde.

• How will Louisville stack up against the rest of its ACC competitors? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• Know a top-tier leader in the local hospitality community? Nominate them for a Recognition of Service Excellence Award (or ROSE Award) now through midnight on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Winners will be announced at Louisville Tourism’s annual Gala and ROSE Awards this fall.*

• Looking to dine out this weekend? According to OpenTable, top-loved restaurants this month include Vincenzo’s Italian Restaurant for ambience.*

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