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Scholastic Gold Key & American Visions Exhibition | Wednesday, Feb. 26-Sunday, March 2 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | KMAC Museum | Price of admission | See the work of local young artists in grades 7-12 at this special exhibition.
Thursday, Feb. 27
Compassion in Action: The Journey to Greatness | 8:30-10 a.m. | Muhammad Ali Center | Free with RSVP | Attend a panel discussion + learn about the inaugural Muhammad Ali Compassion Report.
Liberation Bowl | 6-9 p.m. | ROOTS-101 African American Museum | Free | Middle school and college students are invited to show off their knowledge of Black history and culture.
Saturday, March 1
Mardi Gras Live! | 2 p.m. | Fourth Street Live | $15 | You don’t need to go to New Orleans to let the good times roll with drinks, a king cake eating contest, and a bead toss.
Get inspired, discover your Derby style, and shop — all in one place. | Photos courtesy of Kentucky Derby Museum
Step into style at the Kentucky Derby Museum Hat Show — aka the ultimate kickoff to Derby season — on Sunday, March 23. This exclusive event offers a first look at the latest couture designs from the Featured Milliners at the museum.
Guests can watch models showcase the season’s most stunning hat and jewelry trends, shop a curated selection of specialty vendors, and even collaborate with milliners to design their own signature Derby look.
A lively atmosphere featuring a DJ who will set the mood for an energetic and engaging experience
Upgrade to VIP for access to front-row seating and a curated swag bag
Blending tradition with style, this event is for anyone who’s searching for the perfect Derby accessory or simply wants to enjoy a day of fashion. Tickets are limited, so attendees are encouraged to secure a spot at this one-of-a-kind gathering before it sells out.
When is spring break? See the list of when local school districts close. If you’re looking for ways to keep the kiddos entertained, check out our guide. (The Courier Journal)
Read
Nook & Nowhere has two new updates. The bookstore and bar located near Shelby Park is now open Tuesday through Sunday, and the patio reopened.
State
The Kentucky Department of Revenue will temporarily pause services beginning today until Friday, March 14 while it transitions to new operating systems. Pro tip: be prepared to file your state income taxes when expanded service returns by taking the extra time to go hunting for receipts.
Number
$64.8 million. That’s the forecasted impact of events at Kentucky Venues this March. Together, the Kentucky Exposition Center and Kentucky International Convention Center will host 26 events — including the Bourbon Beat Down at Freedom Hall on Saturday, March 1, 5 p.m.
Plan Ahead
Get ready to glow at the Kentucky Science Center. On Saturday, March 1, explore light and luminescence through hands-on activities — free with price of admission. Perfect for kid chemists.
Sports
The Cards just played their final road game of the season against Virginia Tech. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Finance
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History
History
🎸 Heads up about Headliners
If you look closely, an illegible ghost sign is beneath the Headliners Music Hall sign. | Photo courtesy ASC, UofL
Louisville’s music scene is getting a shakeup. Following news that Danny Wimmer Presents will partner with Iroquois Amphitheater, Headliners Music Hall is also looking for a new steward.
According to a post on Instagram, Headliners is “exploring options for future operators.” While we wait to hear about the future of the beloved music venue, let’s look back at its nearly 30-year history.
The building began as a cafeteria for a distillery, but music has always rang in these halls. Per Louisville Tourism, bands that came to the Seelbach and Brown hotels practiced in the building during the Prohibition era. The public watched these practices while drinking the “medicinal” bourbon bottled nearby.
In 1998, Mike Pollard Sr. and Fred Wooten Sr. sunk $250,000 into transforming it into a music venue. After Pollard’s death in the 2000s, it was sold to Billy Hardison, Joe Argabrite, and John Grantz.
Asked
Asked
What is your favorite memory at Headliners Music Hall?
The venue has hosted incredible acts early in their careers. Think: Moon Taxi, Old Crow Medicine Show, My Morning Jacket, and Alt-J.
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