An artists’ rendering of what the Belvedere could become in the future. | Photo via Mayor Craig Greenberg
In his State of the City address, Mayor Craig Greenberg unveiled new renderings of a proposed renovation to the Belvedere — no, a UFO didn’t land on I-64.
The renderings show a wavy, biophilic design featuring a mix of indoor and outdoor public space. London-based architecture firm Heatherwick Studio created the renderings, and the design has been led by a partner at the firm, Stuart Wood. Here are a few other projects the firm has worked on:
Greenberg did not offer any further details about a construction timeline.
Over the last several weeks, Greenberg and other Metro Government officials have heard public feedback on what Louisvillians would like to see for the 51-year-old public space, but their ears are still open. Fill out this public survey to offer your input on the design.
Lettuce | 8 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom | $25+ | This Boston-based funk band has been jamming since 1992.
Saturday, Feb. 1
The Oddities and Curiosities Expo | Saturday, Feb. 1-Sunday, Feb. 2 | Times vary | Kentucky International Convention Center | $12+ | See quack medical devices, learn jackalope taxidermy, or just get weirded out at the world’s largest show of its kind.
Weaving with The Little Loom House | 1-4 p.m. | Francis Newman Alden Learning Center | $68 | Create your own table runner using plant-based textiles and a foot powered loom.
Imagine! Art Auction and Scholarship Fundraiser | 6-10 p.m. | Mellwood Art Center | $150 | Sip cocktails, enjoy dinner, and hobnob with other socialites as you raise funds for students at the Francis Parker School.
Bachelorette + Bachelor Auction | 7-9 p.m. | Gravely Brewing Co. | Cost of purchase | Bid on some of Louisville’s most eligible singles — you might meet your perfect match.
Sunday, Feb. 2
Galentine’s Sip & Shop | 1-5 p.m. | The Louisville Title Building | Free | Celebrate Galentine’s Day while shopping for designer clothes, shoes, accessories, and more at discounted prices in this closet clean-out sale.*
Cry Baby General Store in Shelby Park is closing, but don’t shed a tear. You will still be able to shop custom embroidered apparel at its online store, which is coming soon. The shop will remain open during regular hours through this week.
Read
Here’s a novel idea: Nook & Nowhere, Louisville’s newest bar and bookstore, is hosting a preview night for local book clubs. Get in touch with the bar’s owners to bring your bookworm friends to the Shelby Park space. It’s probably time to get out of your living room anyway.
Giveaway
Speaking of Shelby Park — eight neighborhood restaurants and businesses are coming together to offer more than $600 worth of prizes, including gift cards and merch. Enter to win by Tuesday, Feb. 18 at 12 p.m.
Festival
Vendor applications are now open for the 2025 Kentuckiana Pride Festival marketplace, which is set for Saturday, June 21. More than 25,000 people attend the festival annually and the marketplace features over 100 vendors — make sure you’re one of them.
Sports
Dan Meske is the new head coach of the Louisville volleyball program after Dani Busboom Kelly left the post following eight seasons to join her alma mater, Nebraska. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Biz
Kentucky’s PBS station KET has new digs. The broadcaster moved into new studios in the American Life Building in downtown Louisville this week. The 7,500-sqft space will house offices and production space home to shows like “Inside Louisville” and “Kentucky Health.”
Travel
Did you know? Any individual who parks at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) can join SDF Rewards for free. Read: The more you park at the airport, the more points you will earn toward free parking.*
Health
Ready to feel better about your weight-loss goals? Through Hims & Hers, you’ll get the cheapest 12-month GLP-1 plan†, plus expert care and personalized support. From custom medications to snack ideas in the app, it’s all designed just for you. Start your free assessment.*
Shop
Save time (and your hands) with these kitchen hacks: this jar opener is great for arthritic joints, while this chicken shredder does the hard shredding work for you.* †Please note: Comparison based on 12-month plan prices for compounded semaglutide from 12 leading competitors as of December 2024.
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Plan Ahead
🗓️ Get your planner ready
“Moulin Rouge! The Musical” makes its grand entrance a the Kentucky Center this month. | Photo by Matthew Murphy/MurphyMade
Lucky you. You just found LOUtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Louisville each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend visiting this month.
Concerts
Father John Misty | Saturday, Feb. 15 | 8 p.m. | Old Forester’s Paristown Hall | $95+ | You’ll be feeling the “Real Love, Baby” if you buy your sweetheart tickets to this concert for Valentine’s Day.
Theater
“Moulin Rouge!” The Musical | Tuesday, Feb. 18-Sunday, March 2 | Times vary | Kentucky Center for the Arts | $76+ | This 10-time Tony Award-winning musical exudes glitz, grandeur, and glory.
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Today I learned that the Belle of Louisville can play music on its calliope, a steam-pipe organ that was commonly installed on steam boats — the more you know.
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