The Last Refuge hosted a red carpet premiere for the Bob Dylan biopic “A Complete Unknown.” | Photo by LOUtoday.
Here at LOUtoday we endeavor to bring you the most relevant, timely, and exciting news + events around Derby City. But sometimes, our best ideas come from you.
Reader Marcie A. recently emailed us with a question: “Louisville has many cool old churches (perhaps historic) that I’ve often wished I could tour. Is there such a tour available?”
This one’s for you, Marcie.
Last Refuge
This historic church in NuLu was built in 1880, but has since been converted to a tasting room for Heaven’s Door Distillery. The “high church of bourbon” has two bars and an event space, but much of the original church structure is still intact. Don’t miss the stained glass windows, which you can see from inside and out.
Saint Boniface
Founded in 1836, Saint Boniface is the oldest currently operating Catholic Church in Louisville, and the current building was built in 1900. The church offers a self-guided tour booklet, but guided tours for groups or individuals are available as well.
Editor’s note: Some events may be canceled, changed, or postponed due to inclement weather.
Thursday, Jan. 9
Weaving Basics | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | KMAC Museum | $38+ | Learn basic concepts with a loom and yarn + create your own design to take home — snacks are provided.
Friday, Jan. 10
“Dahomey” | Friday, Jan. 10-Saturday, Jan. 11 | Times vary | Speed Art Museum | $12 | See a poetic documentary about appropriation — it follows 26 royal treasures from the Kingdom of Dahomey on their journey from Paris back to the Republic of Benin.
Rumpke Mountain Boys with Nectar Valley | 8 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall | $15 | See the spontaneous, intuitive, and energetic band perform with an improvisational flow.
Saturday, Jan. 11
Introduction to Blacksmithing | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Kaviar Forge and Gallery | $222 | Heat iron red hot and hammer it on an anvil as you learn the traditional form.
Sunday, Jan. 12
Clay Gnomes | 1-3 p.m. | Preston Arts Center | $80 | Create your own whimsical gnome and bring it to life with colorful paints — perfect for planning your spring garden.
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We’re not out of the woods yet. Louisville is predicted to see more snow later this week, in addition to the ~8 inches Derby City has already received. Stay safe and warm with our snow day tips + resources. (WHAS11)
Civic
Curbside waste collection was canceled Monday and Tuesday of this week and won’t be rescheduled. LOU residents on the Monday and Tuesday routes will have to wait until next week. Recycling + Haz Bin dropoff sites are open.
Edu
Bellarmine University Nursing is partnering with Norton Healthcare for a dual enrollment Bachelor of Science in Nursing program. High school juniors interested in pursuing nursing can attend information sessions tonight and on Tuesday, Jan. 14 + Thursday, Jan. 16, 6-8 p.m.
Derby
Running’s not just for the horses anymore. The 2025 Kentucky Derby Festival is adding a 5K race to its lineup, alongside the existing marathon and mini marathon on Saturday, April 26. Registration for the 5K is $45. (Courier Journal)
Legacy
Carl Louis Huber Sr. died this week at age 84. Huber was a co-founder of Huber’s Orchard + Winery, and a fifth generation farmer. He was born on the farm that would become the current orchard and winery in 1940.
Sports
Louisville basketball faces a crucial week, taking on Clemson and Pittsburgh in back-to-back ACC matchups. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Finance
High interest rates are daunting, so paying off credit card debt is a top New Year’s resolution for many Americans. If we told you there was a trending card that now has 0% intro APR on balance transfers well into 2026, would you believe us? You should.*
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LOUtoday’s 2024 Picture of the Year finalists
Reader Mike K. captured the most important astronomical event of the year. | Photo by Mike K.
Who knew there were so many talented photographers in Derby City? The votes are in for the LOUtoday 2024 Picture of the Year contest. Check out the finalists below, and cast your vote for the top place winner.
Finalist: “Dawn at the Downs 2024" by Mary Kay F.
A lone horse takes to the track in this daybreak shot from that most Louisville of traditions — Derby Day.
Photo by Mary Kay F.
Finalist: “Belle of Louisville” by Robert Y.
This snapshot is packed full of Louisville staples.
Photo by Robert Y.
Cast your votes for the top picture of 2024, we’ll announce the winner on our website + Instagram next week.
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Like Mr. Rogers said, “Look for the helpers.” Local small business Lula Dumpster Service & Junk Removal is now offering snow removal services as well, but they also helped tow a friend of mine when her car got stuck.
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