✨ Christmas with Vienna Light Orchestra is coming to town
Presented by Vienna Light Orchestra
The Vienna Light Orchestra has been performing popular show music since 1999. | Photos provided by Vienna Light Orchestra
Holiday lights are twinkling, festive cookies are baking, and there’s a crisp chill in the air.
It’s official — the holiday season is here.
Nothing spreads holiday cheer like singing classic Christmas carols (admit it, “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas” is already stuck in your head).
Lucky for us, Vienna Light Orchestra’s 2024 Christmas Tour is making a stop in Bourbon City on Saturday, Dec. 21, with two chances to see the captivating performance.
Here’s what audiences can expect from the world-renowned ensemble:
Musicians and vocalists from seven different countries performing beloved Christmas classics, including White Christmas, O Holy Night, Ave Maria, and more.
Travel back to fond memories of Christmas past with heartwarming vocals, soaring strings, and mesmerizing orchestrations.
Extravagant theatrical displays, including 2,000+ flickering candles and sparkling Christmas trees.
What to know before you go
Performances will take place at Louisville Memorial Auditorium (venue and street parking is available).
Each performance lasts two hours, showtimes are 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Doors open one hour before the show starts.
Bring the whole family, though the show is recommended for children ages 5 and up.
Ticket prices range from $45-$125 (Pro tip: Christmas concerts often sell out fast, so grab tickets early).
Whether you’re starting a new holiday tradition or continuing one with your loved ones, “Christmas with Vienna Light Orchestra” is a can’t-miss holiday experience.
Angel’s Envy Holiday Open House | 4-8 p.m. | Angel’s Envy Distillery | Free | Sip bourbon cocktails, nibble on hors d’oeuvres including Art Eatables chocolate, and celebrate the season with live music at this distillery holiday party.
Thursday, Dec. 12
Festivus for Culture Creators | 4-7 p.m. | Logan Street Market | Free | Come together and air grievances around the Festivus Pole with other Louisville creatives while you enjoy food and drink.
Friday, Dec. 13
36th Annual Louisville Christmas Gift & Decor Show | Friday, Dec. 13-Sunday, Dec. 15 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Kentucky Exposition Center | Free | Get all the supplies you’ll need to deck the halls of your home this holiday season, with over 750 booths offering goods.
Sweaterfest 2024 | Friday, Dec. 13-Saturday, Dec. 14 | Times vary | Headliners Music Hall | $10+ | It’s a hardcore holiday — this two-day music + art festival features local bands and artists, plus a coat drive.
“The Jew Who Loves Christmas” | Friday, Dec. 13-Saturday, Dec. 14 | Times vary | MaybeItsFate | Free | This live performance from local storyteller Abby Koenig is an honest, heartbreaking, and hilarious chronicle of the conflicting emotions of the holiday season.
Sunday, Dec. 15
An Afternoon with Bob Hill | 2-3:30 p.m. | Main Library | Free | From run-ins with Muhammad Ali to an interview with Loretta Lynn, hear stories of a 60-year career in journalism from the former Courier Journal reporter who recently released a new memoir.
Get ready to dance the night away on Friday, Dec. 13, when The Hub opens its new Bardstown Road location in the former Nowhere Bar Space. The space will feature an industrial-chic, warehouse-style design + a music video lounge called The Pink Lounge will open in the near future.
Transit
Officials from the Reimagine 9th Street Project need your feedback. Last month, the project’s representatives unveiled two concept designs, which include potential bike lanes + cycle paths, street trees, playgrounds, and more, to transform the corridor. See the plans and fill out a survey before work begins next year.
Real Estate
Do you own a long-term rental property that was built prior to 1978? The Louisville Metro Government has launched the Lead-Safe Housing Registry, and owners of qualifying rental properties must join. Owners will have ~1 year to comply with the registry’s guidelines.
Legacy
Dean Haynes, the former afternoon host on Louisville classical music radio station WUOL, died last month at the age of 79. Fans remember Haynes offering young classical musicians a platform in the early 2000s through interviews + performances. WUOL will pay tribute on the air Wednesday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m.
Trending
Who said delinquent teenagers are the only people who can dance in the library? The Louisville Free Public Library staff got in on the latest social media trend — you’re gonna want to check it out.
History
Talk about historical — check out the finalists for our LOUtoday historical markers contest. Vote for your favorite historic location by Wednesday, Dec. 11 + be sure to read our newsletter on Friday, Dec. 13 to see which location you, our readers, determined should get the recognition it deserves.
Sports
USC quarterback Miller Moss is reportedly considering transferring to Louisville. Will the Cards get a commitment from 6-ft-2-inch, 205-pound former Holiday Bowl MVP? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Plan Ahead
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Drink
Raise your spirits at Angel’s Envy Holiday Open House, happening on Tuesday, Dec. 10. Explore exclusive merchandise from local vendors, enjoy complimentary bottle engraving, and meet Master Distiller Owen Martin for bottle signings at this free event. Don’t miss holiday gift sets + a chance to win a special Angel’s Envy bottle.*
Try This
You can’t go wrong with a handmade gift during the holidays, right? These hands-on classes are led by talented local artists + offer the perfect opportunity to give something one-of-a-kind this season. Trust us: It’s worth the trip to the Folk Arts and Crafts Capital.*
Shop
Did someone say exclusive deals? From Thursday, Dec. 12 to Monday, Dec. 23, 502 Hemp is launching its 12 Days of Holideals — featuring a brand-new deal on your favorite hemp products each day. Follow along on Instagram or sign up for their newsletter to get the details.*†
Finance
6AM City COO Ryan Heafy here — we’re referring friends to American Express’s The Business Platinum Card®. Join the AMEX family + receive up to 150,000 member points.*
†Please note: Legalities in your state may vary. 502 Hemp advises consumers to read the company’s terms and conditions, consult a physician before trying products, start only with small amounts, and to not consume products before driving or before a drug test. The information about providers and services contained in this newsletter does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by LOUtoday.
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Development
This park is breaking out
Construction on LOUMed Commons is expected to begin mid-2025. | Image courtesy Louisville Medical and Education District
Back in August, we told you about Louisville’s plans to turn what is currently a decommissioned jail building into an urban green space called LOUMed Commons.
Officials behind the project have now selected a landscape architect to lead the development: CARMAN Landscape Architecture. The Louisville- + Lexington-based firm is responsible for several other notable project, like:
Demolition of the Community Correctional Facility on E. Chestnut Street is expected to be complete by the end of the year, with construction on the new park expected to begin in mid-2025.
A meaningful gift that will surprise and delight: a hidden photo bracelet. Customize with the photo of your choice — the gift recipient can hold it up close to their eyes to see it, or project it on the wall with their phone’s flashlight.
Is Louisville a walkable city? A new study commissioned by the Metro Government will find out.
The city planning, urban design, and transportation policy firm Speck Dempsey will lead the $750,000 study, which will look at downtown + NuLu. The firm’s partner, Jeff Speck, spoke at the Main Library earlier this year.
