The renderings show what the expanded visitor’s center will look like. | Photo via Mayor Craig Greenberg
Sometimes the best way to preserve history is to look into the future.
Recently, officials broke ground on a $2.5 million renovation to the visitor’s center at Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing. The 300-acre historic park is located on the banks of the Ohio River in southwest Jefferson County near Valley Station.
Here’s what phase one of the project will accomplish:
Double the size of center’s multi-purpose room, increasing capacity to ~250 people
Build a new kitchen that can also serve as a classroom
Construct a new outdoor event court
Other upgrades, including a new HVAC system, new restrooms, and acoustic panels
The Louisville Metro Government provided $1.5 million in funding for this phase, but there’s more — click the button below to find out.
Winter Sowing | 6-7 p.m. | Main Library | Free | Bring an empty milk jug and fill it with soil and seeds to jumpstart your home garden.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
“Inspire” Featuring Hannah Drake | 8:30-10 a.m. | Encore Venue on Broadway | $100 | Find inspiration over breakfast from the local arts leader, whom you may know from the IdeasXLab and (Un)Known Project.
Thursday, Feb. 13
“The Magic of Motown” | 7:30 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts | $60.55+ | Take a journey through music history with classic tunes by The Temptations, The Jackson Five, and Aretha Franklin, to name a few.
Saturday, Feb. 15
The Great Backyard Bird Count | 9-11 a.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, Clermont | Free | Become an amateur ornithologist by helping the National Audubon Society do some nationwide bird watching.
$1 billion. That’s how much money the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is investing in improvements as part of its SDF Next Program. That includes $260 million in projects over the next two years, like the expansion of the security area.
Derby
Up, up, and away... The official poster of the 2025 Kentucky Derby Festival is here. Called “A Season of Love,” the poster was designed by Louisville artist Kim Perry and features fireworks and hot-air balloons. Order a print for $30.
Biz
Take me to your LEDA. Trevor Pawl has been tapped as the new leader of LEDA, the Louisville Economic Development Alliance. Pawl comes from Michigan, where he served as the state’s chief mobility officer focusing on the future of transportation. He’ll be tasked with leading Louisville economic growth. (Louisville Business First)
Open
In a bubbly mood? Bubbleville is opening on Bardstown Road in Fern Creek serving Boba tea, smoothies, ice cream, and pastries. After holding a grand opening over the weekend, the spot will be open daily, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Cause
Mark your calendars — the deadline to apply for External Agency Funding grants from the Louisville Metro Government is Monday, March 3. The funds are awarded to nonprofit organizations that work in community services, arts + creative industries, and youth engagement.
Plan Ahead
We’ve got the jazz... Tickets are on sale now for the Louisville Jazz Festival at the revamped Iroquois Amphitheater. Featuring acts like Najee, Victor Wooten, and Brian Simpson, the festival will take place Friday, Aug. 1 and Saturday, Aug. 2.
Sports
In the biggest sports news of the weekend, the Cards beat the Miami Hurricanes 88-78 on Saturday. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Holiday
Baking hack: You don’t need a fancy cupcake tin to make these viral, oh-so-adorable heart-shaped Valentine’s cupcakes. Here’s how you do it.*
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The city is full of opportunities for generosity. | Photo courtesy of Louisville Tourism
You know what every friend group needs? A bar trivia ringer — they’ll love you for all the free beer you win.
We’ve got 15 interesting facts about Louisville to add to your trivia bank.
1. Louisville has the largest collection of shotgun homes in the US. The architectural style is found in many neighborhoods throughout Derby City, like Germantown, Schnitzelburg, Russell, and Portland.
3. Elvis Presley’s grandfather lived and is buried in Louisville. “The King” played three concerts in Louisville, and reportedly visited his grandpa twice while in town — including when he gifted him a new TV + car.
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