The program will provide funds to convert vacant downtown office buildings into residential, hospitality, and mixed-use developments.
Funding comes from a portion of the $100 million allocated allocated to LOU by the Kentucky General Assembly — that’s our state legislature.
Applications for funding are open to property owners until Monday, Feb. 10, 2025 at 5 p.m.
In his announcement yesterday, Mayor Greenberg highlighted his plan to use existing empty buildings and surface parking lots as part of the reinvigorating downtown Louisville — think: The recently-announced sports entertainment district which will build on a surface parking lot at Slugger Field.
Wiseguy Lounge Bourbon Offering | 6:30-9 p.m. | Goodfellas Pizzeria | $40 | Get a bottle of bourbon, a slice of pizza + a bread stick while you shop hard-to-find expressions and enter a bourbon raffle.
Twinkle Light Wine Bottle Paint and Sip | 6:30-9 p.m. | Fiesta Time Amigos Mexican Grill | $42 | Create a holiday wine bottle with your choice of design — and enjoy a bev while you’re at it.
Glenmorangie Scotch Tasting | 7-10 p.m. | 1260 S. Brook St., Louisville | $25+ | Sample seven different scotch expressions with one of the world’s leading experts.
Friday, Dec. 13
The Emo Night Tour | 7 p.m. | Zanzabar | $17 | Feel your big feelings at this touring party night.
Saturday, Dec. 14
Annual Sellersburg Christmas Craft Market | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Life Center, Sellersburg, IN | Free | Shop handmade crafts from local vendors and fill out your gift list.
Holiday Market: Unique Affordable Art | Saturday, Dec. 14-Sunday, Dec. 15 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Logan Street Market | Free | Explore local artists and vendors offering watercolors, woodworking, fiber arts, and more at this budget-friendly craft show.
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Knock knock knocking... at Heaven’s Door Whiskey. The Last Refuge will host an event celebrating the new Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” on Wednesday, Dec. 18. Enjoy themed cocktails + a chance to win tickets to a screening of the film later that night.
Community
Voting is open for the Louisville Downtown Partnership’s holiday decorating contest. Cast your vote for the best-decorated business or building in downtown Louisville by liking the appropriate picture on this Facebook post. Voting ends on Sunday, Dec. 15.
Sports
The UofL Athletic Association board voted to extend Athletic Director Josh Heird’s contract for another five years. Heird has hired coaches Kenny Payne, Pat Kelsey, and Jeff Brohm during his two-year tenure. (WHAS)
Try This
We know you’ve got one. Wear your best unsightly cardigan to the Frazier History Museum’s Ugly Sweater night tomorrow. The museum will be open for extended hours, 5-8 p.m., with free admission, a singalong, complimentary cocktails, and an ugly sweater contest. The event benefits I Would Rather Be Reading.
Opening
Back Deck Bar and Lounge is celebrating its grand opening this weekend, starting Friday, Dec. 13 at 6 p.m. The BBQ bar will feature food, drinks, and DJs Friday + Saturday nights. The new BBQ place is in the former Gold Bar space.
Seasonal
Atrium Brewing’s Logan Street taproom will host a Yuletide celebration starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 21. Grab a picture with Santa until 6 p.m., then hear music from DJ Thunder Burger + sip festive cocktails and jello shots.
Kids
Registration is open for Louisville Parks and Recreation’s winter break camps at 12 different community centers. Campers ages 5-12 can play games, make crafts, and attend field trips during two week-long sections, starting Monday, Dec. 23 and running through Friday, Jan. 3.
Listen
The Louisville Cardinals football team is at the forefront of transfer portal buzz, hosting key players like Charlotte’s Demon Clowney and Purdue’s Mahamane Moussa. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Travel
Looking for a cozy holiday getaway or a refreshing trip in the new year? Stay in the heart of this nearby foodie city and enjoy up to 40% off of luxury accommodations downtown + complimentary fireside cocktails — that’s music to our ears. Can you guess the city?*
Wellness
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🎁 7 holiday presents $20 or less
Embrace the holiday giving season with this guide that’s got something for everyone, including local finds. | Graphic by 6AM City
Shop some of our favorite finds that will brighten up anyone’s holiday, all available for $20 or less.
Local pick:Three-legged good luck pig | $6 | Head to Just Creations for this imported gift made by Chilean potter Andrea Hernández.
Bedside carafe + tumbler | $15.99 | Gift a pretty amber tumbler and glass perfect for adorning any bedside table.
Local pick:Mental Health Flag | $20 | Help bring awareness and #stompthestigma with this garden flag (it also comes with two matching lapel pins + two key rings); 100% of proceeds go to The Pete Foundation.*
A great gift for a significant other or someone you love — a personalized song plaque you can customize with their favorite song + a photo of you together.
Have you seen the Louisville winter bingo card by Friday Love Co.? It’s the cutest. I’m personally up to six spaces after visiting Miracle on Market this week — but no bingo yet.
If you manage to score five-in-a-row, tag us in the Instagram comments to brag about your holiday achievement.
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