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Editor’s Pick
5 bourbons you can only find in Kentucky (for now)
Trackside is one of several bourbons you can only buy in the Bluegrass State. | Photo by Ben “Cali” Calicott.
Last week, I got together with a friend to play some board games and taste some local bourbons. One of the expressions we sipped was the new Trackside four-grain mash with chocolate malt. Expect a fruity, full taste with notes of apple core and sweet vegetables.
Trackside is available at the Kentucky Derby Museum and select retailers.
Events
Events
Monday, June 2
Plant Swap | 7 p.m. | Joe’s Older Than Dirt | Free | Meet up with other plant lovers for giveaways + conversations over discounted drafts and wells.
Tuesday, June 3
Dance Gavin Dance “Return of the Robot” Tour | 7 p.m. | Old Forester’s Paristown Hall | $41+ | Hear the post-hardcore experimental rockers as they tour in advance of their 11th studio album.
Evening in the Garden| 6-8:30 p.m. | Farmington | $225 | Enjoy an evening of exquisite flowers, live music, delicious food + libations to support the mission and preservation of Farmington.
OVW Wrestling: Rise | 6:30-9 p.m. | Hotpoint Davis Arena | $10+ | Cheer on your favorite wrestling stars as they battle it out in the ring with gravity-defying moves + championship dreams on the line.
Friday, June 6
First Friday Tour | 10-11 a.m. | Actors Theatre of Louisville | $5 | Step behind the curtain of three distinct performance spaces + get a glimpse of the creative process that brings productions to life.
Jack Harlow teased an indoor soccer shoe design last week with New Balance. The white 442 V2 Pro Indoor features maroon and gold details, his St. X high school sports jersey number, and a map of the Highlands featuring Bardstown Road, Baxter Avenue, and Eastern Parkway on the insole.
Mansion Monday
A Beaux Arts-style Victorian mansion built at the turn of the 19th century for a member of Louisville’s Speed family is on the market. The S. 3rd street mansion boasts antique fireplaces, stained glass windows, and even a Koi pond. Take a step back in time for a walkthrough.
Real Estate
Sullivan College is selling one of its residence buildings for ~$10 million. The building started life as a hotel, and the listing agent says it could easily transition to a new function as a hotel or senior care facility. (Louisville Business First)
Ranked
Louisville is one of the top 30 cities in the US for for population growth, according to the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development. Derby City outpaced cities like Orlando, St. Louis, Atlanta, and more.
Gallery
You’ll start seeing a TARC bus decorated with the art of 10 winning JCPS students thanks to this year’s Design-a-Bus challenge. Check out the winning artwork, coming soon to a bus route near you.
Plan Ahead
And we mean really far ahead. The schedule for next year’s Kentucky Derby Festival is out. Pegasus Pins go on sale Sunday, March 1, 2026 + Thunder Over Louisville will take place on Saturday, April 18. Fingers crossed for better weather this year.
Sports
Pat Kelsey has added a player from Greece’s top league to Louisville’s roster for next season. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Real Estate
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Stat
27%. That’s how much home insurance rates have risen since 2021 (even more in some states). As natural disasters like wildfires + hurricanes become more intense and frequent, insurance is more expensive and limited. Are you overpaying? Take this two-minute questionnaire to see if you could save.*
Active
Did you know? Rowing works 86% of your muscles. With Hydrow, it feels like you’re actually rowing on the water. This Memorial Day, save $500 on Hydrow Pro or $300 on Hydrow Wave with code NOTES. Train with pros and row from home — shop the sale.*
Progress Park offers seven airstream trailers, each with amenities like a firepit, grill, and hammock. | Photo courtesy Progress Park
Summer vacation is here, folks.
Whether you’re looking for a staycation or hosting guests and want to give them a Derby City experience they’ll never forget, these unique places to stay have you covered.
Parkside retreats
Luxury Villa | E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
This modern, custom-built home with an open floor plan has huge bay windows throughout to take in the surroundings of the 550-acre park it’s located within. The outdoor areas include flowers, trees, a small garden, deck, and a fire pit.
Park Place | Cherokee Park
Immersed in the beauty of Cherokee Park, this five-bedroom brick home has a courtyard overlooking the park + a private backyard with a lounge and stone fireplace. Inside, it’s a modern masterpiece with artistic touches. You have to see the copper soaking tub with the white chandelier above it.
Artistic sanctuaries
Auto Aficionado’s Paradise | Mockingbird Valley
As if the designer finishes, art collection, salt water infinity pool, home theater, and two rooftop decks weren’t enough, this 12,000-sqft rental also includes a private 20-car automobile collection. The floor-to-ceiling windows aren’t too shabby either.
An enzyme laundry detergent booster. Unlike in-wash scent boosters, this product’s all-natural + fragrance-free formula utilizes bioactive enzymes to break down smells that linger. Bonus: It’s safe to use on all clothing types and each package lasts for up to 64 loads.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
All of our readers correctly defined the word “obligatory” in our LOUtoday Spelling Bee last week, but only 34% correctly spelled the capital of Honduras.
I love it when a plan project comes together. About 18 months ago, we brought you news of a new development coming to the Tom Wallace Recreation Area at Jefferson Memorial Forest.
Now, those renovations have been completed. Take a peek at this video walk through from Louisville Parks and Recreation
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