09.21.2024

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90º | 20% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:30 a.m. | Sunset 7:40 p.m.
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Editor’s Note

Have you made it out to Bourbon and Beyond yet this weekend? The annual music festival is expected to have a $12.5 million economic impact on Derby City. And it’s just the beginning: Louder Than Life is next weekend.

Top Stories

A gravestone sits under a tree, with yellow fall leaves laying on the ground surrounding it.

The strangest fall festivals you’ve probably never been to | From a festival in a historic cemetery to a celebration of legendary cryptids, fall in LOU is more than just the Jack O’Lantern Spectacular and the St. James Art Fair.

Ballard Park to receive $1.3 million investment | Plans to renovate this Smoketown park were revealed this week, including a new basketball court, picnic pavilion, and butterfly garden.

9 movies filmed in Louisville | What do Bill Murray, Al Pacino, and Kirsten Dunst all have in common? They starred in movies that were filmed in Derby City.

Asked

Which of these Louisville photos has the strongest “fall vibes”?

A tree lined path covered in colorful leaves, a cemetery filled with graves, and a display of artfully carved jack o'lanterns. — Images courtesy Louisville Tourism

A. Cherokee Park
B. Cave Hill Cemetery
C. Iroquois Park Jack O’Lantern Spectacular

Tell us your vibe

Events

This Weekend

Urban Canoe Adventure at Shawnee Park | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Shawnee Branch Library | Free | Learn how to experience the water in a canoe — safety equipment and training will be provided.
Girls in Aviation Day | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 12-4 p.m. | Bowman Field | Free | Fly drones, meet female aviators, and sample local food trucks at this event for girls 8 to 18 years old.
University of Louisville Women’s Volleyball vs. Nebraska | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 12:30 p.m. | KFC Yum! Center | $5+ | See the Cards take on the Cornhuskers in a top-five matchup — it’s the first regular season college volleyball match to be broadcast on network TV.
Tyler Park Jazz Festival | Sunday, Sept. 22 | 5-7 p.m. | Tyler Park | Free | Hear tunes from the Hot Sauce Brass Band in this scenic Highlands park.

Plan Ahead

Louder Than Life 2024 | Thursday, Sept. 26-Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | Highland Festival Grounds | $186+ | See headliners like Slayer, Mötley Crüe, and Korn at this four-day rock music festival.
5th Annual Humana Louisville Pickleball Cup | Friday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 29 | 12-6 p.m. | E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park | $0+ | Prize money and a berth in the national championship in Dallas, TX are both on the line — registration for players is still open.

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News Notes

Coming Soon

A “dirty soda” chain is set to open its first Derby City location. Located on Poplar Level Road near the Audubon neighborhood, Swig serves sodas mixed with cream, sweet syrups, or fruit juices. The opening date is TBD. In the meantime, take a sip of the menu.

Cause

The Muhammad Ali Center will be closed until further notice after a fire in the parking structure Wednesday morning damaged the HVAC system. If you’d like to help them avoid a KO and get off the mat, you can donate here.

Wellness

Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Yoga on Baxter would feel. Find your flow at these Louisville yoga studios.

Number

$2.89. That’s how much a gallon of gas costs in Kentucky right now. Read more about the cost of living in Louisville, including the median household income, and average cost of healthcare and groceries.

Travel

Want to make sure your next vacation takes off without a hitch? Check out our guide to the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport for a full food rundown and to know just how early you should arrive to get through security. Bon voyage.

Sports

The Cards host Georgia Tech today at L&N Stadium. Kick off is at 3:30 p.m. Get up to speed with local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

City Guide

Get involved, LOU

Volunteer opportunities in Louisville

three people planting a tree in a green area within the city

A group of friends plant trees with Louisville Grows. | Photo by LOUtoday

Maybe you have some extra time on your hands, or maybe you’re just in the giving spirit. All we know is that there are more than enough great causes in Louisville to give your time to.

Alley Cat Advocates | Help improve the lives of stray cats in the 502 by volunteering to trap strays, help them recover from surgery, feed them, or even just do laundry.

Feed Louisville | Help make the 1,000 meals produced in Feed Louisville’s headquarters Monday through Friday with the option to cook during regular hours, join the night kitchen team, or help distribute meals + perform outreach.

Conrad-Caldwell House Museum | Get up close and personal with this Richardsonian Romanesque castle in Old Louisville when you sign up to volunteer as a tour guide, assist with building maintenance, or help out during special events.

20+ more ways to volunteer

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