See the world the way trees do atop a rock climbing wall, part of the TreeFest festivities. | Image via WHAS11
This weekend, make like a tree and leaf (the house) to celebrate Arbor Day — a couple of days early — with the third annual TreeFest on Saturday, April 19 at Petersburg Park.
From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., TreeFest will include educational events rooted in experiencing nature.
Reader’s Night Out | 6-8 p.m. | Bar Genevieve | Price of purchase | Meet other readers and enjoy your book with a drink + a skyline view.
“Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene” with Renée Fleming | 7:30 p.m. | Kentucky Center for the Arts | $70+ | Hear the renowned soprano, along with the Louisville Orchestra under the baton of Teddy Abrams, set against National Geographic films.
Thursday, April 17
Family Easter Celebration | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Bodhi Salt Center | Free | Bring the kiddos for story time and an egg hunt while you relax with a gentle yoga class.
Friday, April 18
Out of the Darkness Walk | 3-6 p.m. | University Of Louisville - Red Barn Plaza | Free | Raise awareness and funds for mental health support with a community walk.
Saturday, April 19
Monarchs and Mimosas | 8:30-10 a.m. | Louisville Zoo | $40 | Learn to make your own pollinator garden over a morning cocktail.
$5 million. That’s the estimated cost to clean up the damage caused by historic flooding in Louisville this month. Crews are prioritizing clearing debris from roadways to allow emergency services to function, followed by public areas like parks and sidewalks. (WDRB)
Today Is
The day after tax day — but don’t panic. The IRS extended the deadline to file to Monday, Nov. 3 in 12 states, including Kentucky, due to the flooding + other natural disasters of the late winter and early spring. The deadline for filing Kentucky state taxes has also been extended. (WHAS11)
Drink
Mile Wide Beer Co. will host the second annual Sour Fest next Saturday, April 26, 4-9 p.m. at its Barret Avenue taphouse. Among the featured guest breweries is Cincinnati’s Streetside Brewery, which will bring a pineapple upside down cake sour ale, among other brews.
Louisvillian
Former Cardinals quarterback Stefan LeFors is now the head football coach at Gallaudet University, the world’s only liberal arts university for deaf and hard of hearing students. An extra point: Gallaudet football players invented the huddle in 1894 to keep other players from seeing their signs about upcoming plays. (WDRB)
Community
If you’re working on your green thumb, head downtown for the Project Kilimo workshop hosted by the Louisville Urban League next Saturday, April 26, 9-11 a.m. You’ll learn which crops to plant, how to maximize your yield, and get more resources on making your garden grow during this free workshop.
Arts
The Plaza on Fourth is home to several new art exhibitions — you might say it’s in a new era. Four Taylor Swift-themed interactive sculptures originally debuted in Vancouver during the Eras Tour are on display until May. Each lights up and plays music when cranked.
Cause
A 7-year-old boy from Palestine arrived in Louisville this week to receive a new prosthetic leg. Saher is in Derby City as part of an effort by the nonprofit HEAL Palestine to fly children affected by the war to the United States for medical treatment. (WHAS11)
Derby
There was no Thunder Over Louisville this year, but your Pegasus Pin still gets you heaps of deals around town. Our friends at WHAS11 have assembled a handy guide to all the running deals — like a free hot dog and soda at select Bats games.
Sports
Will Jeff Brohm land a game-changing wide receiver to complement Chris Bell and Caullin Lacy? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Job
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The Buy
The best pet supply products to simplify at-home care and keep your fur baby happy:
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🐾 Swapping water bowls for a pet water fountain keeps water filtered and fresh — and pets tend to love drinking from it.
🐾 As seen on TV, Muddy Mats are designed to trap dirt, mud, and sand from paws, keeping entryways clean — no toweling off required.
Bar Segreto — the garden patio behind Perso — re-opens for the season tonight. Stop by for all-you-can-eat s’mores starting at 5 p.m., $15 per person.
In case you missed Segreto last year, take a peek inside at their first opening night.
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What’s your favorite hike in Louisville?
Last week, we asked you your favorite hikes in Louisville. Bernheim Forest was a top winner, but we also heard nominations for the Louisville Zoo and Jefferson Memorial Forest. If your favorite hike isn’t listed on our guide, be sure to let us know.
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