Maybe Louisville needs more frog mascots? | Photo by @dusterbouglas
Lace up your skates, LOU. In honor of the NHL draft this weekend, we’re gliding into the history of the Louisville RiverFrogs — Derby City’s former minor league ice hockey team.
Maybe you remember the team and its giant, lime green frog mascot called “Rowdy the Rockin’ RiverFrog” or their catchy commercials. But if you don’t, the Louisville RiverFrogs dominated the ice from 1995-1998 and played in Broadbent Arena, which was nicknamed “The Swamp.”
Though the ‘Frogs attracted roughly 4,000 fans per game, the tides changed for the team in 1998 when the American Hockey League entered the scene with the establishment of the Louisville Panthers, who were set to play 40 games at Freedom Hall that season.
As part of the deal, the RiverFrogs’ management sold the team and they moved to South Florida to become the Miami Matadors — which only lasted one season before moving back to the Midwest to become the Cincinnati Cyclones.
Asked
Asked
Which of the following was not a real Kentucky professional hockey team?
A. Louisville Blades
B. Kentucky Thoroughblades
C. Lexington Men o’ War
D. Frankfort Freezers
So you want to be a beekeeper? | 6-8 p.m. | Waterfront Botanical Gardens | $20+ | Learn to keep your own hives and start making your own honey.
Thursday, June 26
Jazz Thursdays at NuLu | Thursday, June 26-Thursday, Jan. 7 | 7-10 p.m. | Whiskey Thief | Free | Visit Whiskey Thief, NuLu’s newest tasting room for live jazz + classic cocktails at this weekly event.
Friday, June 27
Classic Silent Disco at Ten20 | Friday, June 27-Saturday, June 28 | 8 p.m. | TEN20 Craft Brewery - Butchertown | $13 | Boogie in your own world across three channels of hip hop, pop, and decades.
Saturday, June 28
Nature (+) Watercolors | 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, Clermont | $45 for members, $55 for nonmembers | Recreate the natural beauty of the arboretum in watercolor + natural materials.
St. Matthews hot dog place Lonnie’s Best Taste of Chicago is up for sale. The restaurant’s owners will retire in October, shutting it down if they don’t find a buyer by then. Lonnie’s has been in business for 24 years. (Louisville Business First)
Eat
Lou Lou Middletown will host its first annual crawfish boil this Saturday, June 28, 12-5 p.m. For $30, get all you can eat crawfish and sides, plus live music and beer for purchase.
Coming Soon
A hemp + wellness business will soon call Logan Street Market home. 502 Hemp’s second location will carry Delta-8 and Delta-9 products, along with other products not found at the shop’s Moser Road location. (Louisville Business First)
Environment
Did you know? Louisville residents are eligible for rebates when they purchase electric lawn care equipment, and more when they also recycle old gas-powered gear. Submit for a rebate online or purchase from approved local retailers for an immediate discount.
Shop
Louisville Public Media is clearing out its record collection, and you can help. As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, LPM is hosting a record sale this Saturday, June 28. Shop 12,000+ records on Music Alley, between LPM and the Mercury Ballroom.
Watch
Speaking of record shopping, Fred Armisen performed at Paristown last night, but he also put on a show at Guestroom Records this week. In case you missed it — and since it was a complete surprise, we bet you did — they posted a video on Instagram.
Health
Living with a chronic condition? You may still qualify for affordable life insurance. Discover your options and how to find the right coverage, no matter your health status.*
Try This
POV: You’re in a bind trying to fill an important role for your local biz. We can help. Post your job on LOUtoday Job Board and get connected to top local talent. Psst — it’s completely free.
The Buy
Printer ink that’s shipped to your house when you’re running low (yes, it’s a thing). HP Instant Ink makes printing worry-free by delivering ink before you run out automatically. Save up to 50% compared to buying cartridges the old-fashioned way.*
Summer only just started, but it’s never too early to start thinking ahead to the school year.
LouCity’s Kyle Adams is part of a school supply drive for JCPS and Hope Southern Indiana. Check out the full list of needed materials, which include backpacks, notebooks, and art supplies, and drop them off at the gate of this weekend’s game.
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