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C. Half a square mile
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Events

Saturday, Dec. 21

Pour-Over Coffee @ Abol | 10-11 a.m. | Abol Coffee + Food (a.k.a. Abol Cafe) | Free | Get a hands-on demo of pour-over coffee brewing and taste some java drinks.
Last Minute Holiday Market | Saturday, Dec. 21-Sunday, Dec. 22 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Logan Street Market | Free | Fear not, holiday procrastinator — you’re right on time for this market.
Flea Off Market | Saturday, Dec. 21-Sunday, Dec. 22 | Times vary | Mellwood Art Center | Free | Shop for some last-minute holiday gifts from local vintage vendors.
Family Holiday Fun | 12-2 p.m. | Georgia’s Sweet Potato Pie Company | $5 | Celebrate the holiday with treats, book giveaways for the kids, and activities for all ages.

Sunday, Dec. 22

Christmas with C.S. Lewis | 2 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts | $76+ | Join the Narnia author as he hosts a group of Americans in his Oxford home in this stage-show tribute.

Thursday, Dec. 26

Tim Meadows | Thursday, Dec. 26-Sunday, Dec. 29 | Times vary | Louisville Comedy Club | $25+ | See the comedian known for roles in “Mean Girls” and “The Ladies Man.”

Friday, Dec. 27

23rd Animation Show of Shows | Friday, Dec. 27-Sunday, Dec. 29 | Times vary | Speed Art Museum | $12 | Animator and curator Ron Diamond has assembled a selection of 12 animated shorts from around the globe.
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City Guide

New restaurants for the new year
The corner of a historic building has been remodeled to become a pizza pub.
The Louisville location of Locals was preceded by one other in Kentucky, located in Frankfort. | Photo by LOUtoday
Some people make to-do lists — we make to-dine lists. If your New Year’s resolution list includes trying all the new restaurants LOU has to offer, we’ve got you covered.

Newly open

Wheated | New York and New Haven-style pizza | Reservations: No
This Brooklyn, NY-based pizzeria opened its second-ever location right here in Derby City this summer. The Louisville location serves classic pies and rotating specials, along with seasonal cocktails + salads.

OddBird Bakery | Baked goods + desserts | Reservations: No
A new bakery + cafe from Quills, Oddbird opened in late autumn. In addition to serving Quills coffee, Oddbird serves fresh-baked tarts, croissants, breads, cookies, and cakes.
More new + coming soon eats

The Buy
This plaid blanket scarf. It’s available in 40 different colorways + provides an oversized, cozy fit to keep you warm during cooler months.
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The Wrap
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As the year draws to a close, we look ahead to the new year as a time for new beginnings and opportunities.

What are you hoping to see, do, or try in the new year? Share your New Year’s ResoLOUtions and we might feature them in a future newsletter.

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