This could be where your next big business idea gets off the ground. | Rendering by DKN Architects
Downtown office buildings? Out. NuLu coworking spaces? In.
Mashup Food Hall + Genuine Work Coworking Community is a new multi-purpose commercial concept coming to the 300 block of East Jefferson Street, near Rabbit Hole Distillery.
The new space’s manager Lauren Van Cleve said in a LinkedIn post that the new space would highlight local food and beverage entrepreneurs.
The new 50,000-sqft space features an open floor plan with a tiered staircase that doubles as a workspace in the center There’s plenty of greenery on the interior as well — perfect for these gray winter days.
Mashup is the latest project in the neighborhood from Weyland Ventures, the developer behind:
Editor’s note: Some events may be canceled or postponed due to weather.
Thursday, Feb. 20
Thursday Jazz | Thursday, Feb. 20 | Times vary | Gertie’s Whiskey Bar | Free | Hear jazz standards + pop covers from a local saxophonist, organist, and drummer.
Friday, Feb. 21
Kentucky Flea Market Spring Fling | Friday, Feb. 21-Sunday, Feb. 23 | Times vary | Kentucky Exposition Center | Free | Shop from 500+ booths, featuring antiques, collectibles, clothing, accessories, and more.
All Glowed Up | 7 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall | $15+ | Celebrate the Louisville Independant Business Association’s 20th birthday with Tony and the Tan Lines, interactive art, food, and a cash bar.
Saturday, Feb. 22
Louisville Polar Plunge | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Main Event | Free | Take a plunge into freezing water, or sponsor someone else to do it, to raise money for the Special Olympics.
Kintsugi Suncatchers | Saturday, Feb. 22, Saturday, March 1 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Kentucky Science Center | $35 for non-members, $20 for members | Learn a Japanese pottery technique by mending broken agate slices together with copper.
2025 MOLO Village African Gala | 7-10:30 p.m. | Muhammad Ali Center | $125+ | Enjoy an evening of fine dining, music, and dancing in support of of the Molo Village Community Development Corporation.
Sunday, Feb. 23
February Community Day | 1-4 p.m. | Speed Art Museum | Free | Celebrate Black History Month with a free screening of “Celebrating Black Stories” followed by workshops, talks, and live performances.
Thank You For The Music | 4-5:30 p.m. | UofL School of Music | Free | See professional opera singer, and Hodgkin’s Lymphoma survivor, Gillian Hollis perform a concert in honor of Norton Cancer Clinic’s staff.
🏐 Tix on sale: Pro Volleyball Federation All-Star Match
Presented by Pro Volleyball Federation
See pros like All-Star Player Leketor Member-Meneh on the court. | Photo by Pro Volleyball Federation
Experience the thrill of professional volleyball up close at the first Pro Volleyball Federation All-Star Match on Saturday, Feb. 22 at 1:30 pm at the Fishers Event Center in Fishers, IN, under two hours away.
It’s a perfect day out with family and friends, celebrating top-tier athleticism. The match promises to be a memorable one, bringing the community together for an afternoon of high-energy sports. Let’s ball out, LOU.
Louisville continues to face road closures due to flooding + snowfall. Check the up-to-date list of road closures, and get more info on flood resources + relief efforts.
Eat
Señora Arepa will serve its final arepas on Sunday, March 9, before a new bourbon + burger place, fittingly named Bourbon & Burgers, moves into the St. Matthews eatery. The new joint will celebrate its grand opening on Tuesday, March 18.
Ranked
Louisville’s Republic Bank was ranked as the No. 9 best bank in the US in a recent listing by Forbes. The list considered factors like growth, credit quality, and profitability.
Job
Looking to turn your green thumb into greenbacks? Olmsted Parks Conservancy is hiring an entry level Field Crew Technician to help take care of LOU’s urban parks. Bonus: If you’re hiring, advertise your listing on our new jobs board — the first post is free.
Kids
LFPL will host the second annual “Fleur de Bee” on Saturday, March 8. Students from around Kentuckiana will compete for a spot at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. Fun fact: 2025 marks 100 years since Louisvillian Frank Neuhauser won the first-ever Scripps Spelling Bee in 1925.
Closing
ShopBar will close sometime in the near future. The Barret Avenue bar + boutique announced on Facebook it will be closed due to inclement, and will announce a final day of business soon.
Listen
The Cardinals are one of the best teams in the ACC right now, so maybe it’s time to study up on the rest of the playing field court. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from ACC experts with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Finance
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Coming Soon
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History
Who was Stern Bramson?
Stern Bramson seen here setting up a photoshoot for a fireplace in the Royal Photo Company studio. | Photo courtesy ASC, UofL
Hi Louisville, City Editor Declan here.
I recently stumbled upon a very interesting picture in the National Gallery of Art’s archive of a Louisvillian magician doing magic tricks with his family. The piece is titled “Baron La Velle (Lawrence Jones) in His Home Theater, Louisville, Kentucky.”
The subject of this picture, Lawrence “Larry” Jones, could be the topic of an article all his own — he performed on Captain Kangaroo, was the president of the Louisville Ballet, and founded Squirrelly’s Tea Room.But today I’d like to focus on the man behind the camera: Stern J. Bramson.
Bramson was born in Louisville in 1912, the son of Bessie and Louis Bramson. Louis Bramson owned and operated the Royal Photo Company, a successful commercial photo studio downtown.
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Monetary + material donations are always needed during disasters, like this week’s flooding, but you can also donate your time.
Feed Louisville is seeking volunteers to work in their kitchens, collect supplies locally, and drive supplies to flood sites. Email volunteer@feedlouisville.org to get involved.
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