Join the sourdough revolution in Louisville | The bread type is more popular than ever, and we’re here to help you find the best loaves in Derby City, or start making your own.
A. Yes, I’d win the Great British Baking Show B. Yes, but I’ve only made a few loaves C. No, but I’d like to get started D. No, I prefer to do the eating
Alex Willan presents “Mermaids are the Worst” | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Carmichael’s, Frankfort Avenue | Free | Gilbert the Goblin’s beach vacation is ruined by mischievous mermaids — and your kids can hear the story straight from the author.
Macaroon Class for Two | 2-4 p.m. | Logan Street Market | $129 | Learn to make the delectable dessert from a local baker + bring home a few dozen for yourself.
Salamander Night Hike | 4 p.m. | Turkey Run Park | $10, free for members | Learn about the life cycle of salamanders + wade in the creek to find one yourself.
For the first time, Southwest Airlines is charging for bags. The airline is also reworking its frequent flyer program and offering basic economy tickets. Keep that in mind as you book your next flight out of Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF). (CNBC)
Tech
Do you want to taste this newsletter? An experimental device called e-Taste is in the works which would allow the sensation of taste in virtual reality. Cool, but we think we’ll stick with a different kind of new flavor for now. (Gizmodo)
Number
7.74 million. That’s how many postings the Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey saw in January — the majority of which came from an increase in retail positions. Explore local opportunities on LOUtoday’s Job Board and find the perfect fit close to home. (CNBC)
Ranked
When you’re looking to spice up your food, what hot sauce do you grab? Frank’s RedHot is apparently the top sauce for Kentucky. Do you agree?(HuffPost)
Sports
WIN on Thursday + Friday: Will the Cards decimate the Clemson Tigers / SMU Mustangs tonight and take home the Championship? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
LOSE on Thursday + Friday: Overall, head coach Pat Kelsey had a good first year with the Cards. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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The Bernheim Forest Giants alone make this a great kid destination. | Photo courtesy of Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
What are you doing with the kids today? Here are some ideas to get those kids out of the house.
I consider myself a bit of a science fiction buff, but only recently discovered the short story “They’re Made of Meat.”
I was so intrigued by this strange little story that I looked into the author, Terry Bisson. And wouldn’t you know it? Bisson is a UofL grad. He graduated in 1964 after leaving Grinnell College — his protesting is considered to be the start of the student peace movement.
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