The Last Refuge takes its name from Bob Dylan lyrics as well as a former name for the building, The Refuge of Kentucky Church. | Photo by @SteveGrider
Like Bob Dylan once said, “All I can do is be me, whoever that is.” Turns out, Timothée Chalamet might be able to be you, too.
The Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown” hits theaters on Wednesday, Dec. 25, so we went searching for ties between him and Derby City.
The Last Refuge
From Dylan’s whiskey brand, Heaven’s Door, this NuLu bar opened earlier this year in a former church — you can knock, knock, knock on their door Wednesday through Sunday.
Bonus: Stop by The Last Refuge tonight from 4 to 6 p.m. for a chance to win tickets to a special screening of “A Complete Unknown” later that night at Baxter Avenue Filmworks.
No Direction Home
Just like the movie, this vintage furniture store near Cherokee Park takes it’s name from Dylan’s, “Like A Rolling Stone.” It’s open Wednesday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Comedy Open Mic | 7:30 p.m. | The Caravan Comedy Club | $5 | Who knows, you might spot the next great comedy superstar take the stage for the first time.
Thursday, Dec. 19
Ugly Sweater Christmas Party | 6-10 p.m. | Down One Bourbon Bar | Cost of purchase | Wear your favorite sweater for drink specials and holiday music bingo at this downtown bar.
Christmas Music Extravaganza | 2 p.m. | Carnegie Center for Art & History, New Albany, IN | Free | Hear classic holiday carols, performed by a local choir.
The FAB Talent Showcase | 6-10 p.m. | The Misfit Lou | $20+ | See fashion displays, art exhibitions, and musical + dance performances from neurodivergent artists.
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A new public park is on the way. The New Walnut Park in the Russell neighborhood is expected to open in 2025, and will include a multi-sports synthetic turf field — thanks to $250,000 in funding donated by the NFL’s Cincinnati Bengals — plus a sprayground, playground, and pickleball + tennis courts.
Eat
Osteria, the Italian seafood restaurant in Westport Village, has a new lunch menu. It features brunch items, like the lobster frittata, soups, salads, pasta, and sandwiches. Osteria opens daily at 11 a.m.
Edu
Saint Xavier High School has named Dr. Dan McCue as its next principal. McCue is currently the assistant principal, but previously taught calculus, physics, and engineering + coached football and baseball before moving into administration. He will start in the role in 2025-2026 school year, succeeding Amy Sample.
Award
I paid the cost to be the boss... A bartender at Hauck’s Corner is up for Bar Boss, a contest that will bring eight bartenders together to compete for a $20,000 prize and a place on the cover of “Food & Beverage Magazine.” Vote for Aaron Belcher through tomorrow at 10 p.m.
Legacy
Sadie, the 12-year-old maned wolf that lived at the Louisville Zoo, has died. The zoo says that both age and a long-standing chronic gastrointestinal disease were the causes. Sadie came to Louisville in 2014 and had a litter of pups in 2017.
Try This
The next KMAC Poetry Slam will take place on Saturday, Dec. 28 at 5:30 p.m. Bring your most precious prose to perform, or sit in the crowd and help decide a winner. It’s free to attend and $10 to compete, with prizes going to the top-three finishers.
Sports
Jeff Brohm is finding more success in the transfer portal, convincing players from Mississippi State and Rutgers to join the Louisville football program. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Biz
Last call. Use the remainder of your end-of-year budget + get your business in front of thousands. For a limited time, take 25% off ads in our self-service ad portal when you use promo code “2025" at checkout.
Health
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Civic
This team says, ‘No’ to snow
The snow team’s ~38,000 tons of salt is equivalent weight to ~90,000 horses — quite the large Kentucky Derby field. | Photo by Louisville Metro Public Works
Stay informed on the movements of the Metro Snow Team during inclement weather via this real-time interactive map that details the status of the roads.
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