Settle all debate over exactly which neighborhood you live in with this tool. | Map via LOJIC
Have you ever passed a mystery construction site and wondered, “What are they building?” Or wanted to know who actually owns that abandoned house on the corner? If so, this is the tool for you.
Enter The Louisville/Jefferson County Information Consortium, or LOJIC, a multi-agency partnership that provides mapping services for the entire county.
How to play detective
Start simple with the LOJIC Online map. Type in any address to find out who owns it, exactly how big it is, and how much it’s worth.
Use the Layers function to reveal more info, like how a property is zoned or where the sewer lines flow.
Ledisi with Marsha Ambrosius | 8 p.m. | Louisville Palace | $64+ | The Grammy winner performs R+B and soul tracks from her new album, with accompaniment from 10-time Grammy nominee Marsha Ambrosius.
Wednesday, June 11
Toddler Takeover | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Free with admission | Speed Art Museum | Bring the kids for activities and crafts throughout the museum. Queer Bedtime Stories at The Garden | 7-9 p.m. | Galerie Hertz | Free | Visit this new outdoor venue for cozy, LGBTQ-themed stories read aloud. Lou City vs. Rhode Island FC | 8 p.m. | Lynn Family Stadium | $19+ | Bring the whole squad to Youth Sports Night (bonus: groups of 10+ can get their team photo on the video board.).*
“Gender Play, or what you Will” | Friday, June 13-Sunday, June 22 | Times vary | Actors Theatre of Louisville | $25 | See this play about Will, a trans actor seeking purpose and belonging, despite not seeing their story reflected in media or history.
Vaccinations, physical exams, and lunches are all available to JCPS students this summer. The clinics will be held 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on select dates throughout June, while the lunches will be offered every weekday at 68 school sites through Friday, July 25. (WDRB + LPM)
Derby
If you’re a completionist with some gaps in your collection, or you want to become a true Derby Festival super-fan, this Friday’s Kentucky Derby Festival Annual Sale is for you. Shop exclusive merch, including a collection of Pegasus Pins from years past, at the KDF office, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Film
Louisville may not have been selected as the permanent home of the Sundance Film Festival, but it is a stop on the 2025 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour. Head to the Speed Museum from Friday, Aug. 29, to Sunday, Aug. 31, for a screening of seven short films.
Louisvillian
Actors Theatre alum + former Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger took home a Tony Award this weekend for her role in “Sunset BLVD.” Check out her performance of the song “As If We Never Said Goodbye” during the awards ceremony. (WHAS11)
Legacy
Former PRP principal + Kentucky State legislator Charles Miller died this week. Miller represented District 28 in the Kentucky House of Representatives until 2023, and PRP High School’s athletic complex is named in his honor. (WDRB)
Sports
The Cards are headed to the College World Series after a 3-2 victory over Miami this weekend. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Older Adults
Are you 62 or older with limited income? This is a must-read. Did you know a reverse mortgage lets homeowners 62+ turn home equity into cash without monthly payments? See how it works and view Money’s list of the best annuities to find options with A+ BBB ratings and competitive pricing.*
Wellness
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Correction
In yesterday’s newsletter, we told you all about the Kentucky Opera’s Amplify Songs of Justice event — a free concert commemorating Juneteenth. This concert will be held on June 19, which is a Thursday, not a Friday as we reported yesterday.
Post of the Day
Look out My Morning Jacket + Jack Harlow, Louisville might have a new top music act.
The Jellyfish are a band of 8th graders who play covers of classic rock tunes. We particularly loved their rendition of Led Zepplin’s “Immigrant Song” — a warning for totally rad flashing lights.
The Jellyfish played a rainy show at the Mellwood Tavern this weekend, and their set list included this cover of “Enter Sandman.”
The shoe of the summer: sneaker mules (aka smules). Effortlessly stylish and easy to slip on, these can be paired with your go-to shorts, sundresses, linen jumpsuits, and more. These are five of our favorites:
👟 Under $150: Dolce Vita’s sporty-chic sneaker mules in a fun + flirty pink floral pattern.
👟 Under $80: This pair by Anne Klein that will go with practically everything in your closet.
👟 Under $60: Blowfish Malibu’s platform style with adjustable lacing and a unique patterned insole.
👟 Under $50: These Naturalizer white leather smules made with comfort technology for all-day walking.
👟 Under $30: These canvas kicks available in 15+ colors and constructed with a memory foam insole for maximum comfort.
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.
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