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A series of images of musicians, fans, and chefs at Bourbon & Beyond

It’s one of the biggest music festivals in North America.

Photos via Danny Wimmer Presents

Bourbon & Beyond was a blast. The adjustments to the festival’s layout this year made for quite the spacious and relaxed atmosphere — and being able to explore Kentucky Kingdom was an added plus.

Now LOU can breathe for a few days until Louder Than Life hits the festival grounds on Thursday.

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Who do you want to see at next year’s Bourbon & Beyond?

A. Kacey Musgraves
B. Dolly Parton
C. Weezer
D. Jack Johnson
E. Other
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Events

Tuesday, Sept. 16

Louisville Metro Government Fall Career Fair | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Louisville Slugger Field | Free

Wednesday, Sept. 17

Honig Vineyard Wine Dinner | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | High Stakes Rooftop Grill | $80+

Thursday, Sept. 18

Louder Than Life Music Festival | Thursday, Sept. 18-Sunday, Sept. 21 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Highland Festival Grounds at Kentucky Expo Center | $239+

OVW RISE Live Taping | Times vary | Davis Arena | $10+

Friday, Sept. 19

Screech Owl Prowl | 7-10 p.m. | Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, Clermont | $15+

Downtown Drive-in: “Moana” | 8-11 p.m. | Brown-Forman Amphitheater | Free
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News Notes

Sports

LouCity and Racing Louisville fans can get free tickets to the rest of the games this season with the purchase of a season pass for next year.

Festival

As You Were, Left for Last, and Knocked Loose are among the Kentucky bands playing at Louder Than Life this week. It’s gonna get busy and loud, so be ready for increased traffic around the festival grounds starting Thursday. (Courier Journal)

Outdoors

Bernheim Forest and Heaven Hill are collaborating to construct a new greenhouse, expanding the arboretum’s nursery program. The distillery is also contributing money to Bernheim’s edible garden. (WHAS11)

Cause

Give for Good is just two days away. This Thursday, Louisville nonprofits will be fundraising for general operations and specific projects alike. Check out the list of participating organizations.

Legacy

The late Bobbie Holsclaw’s family has requested donations be made to the WHAS Crusade for Children in lieu of flowers. Mayor Craig Greenberg will appoint Holsclaw’s replacement as County Commissioner, who will serve until elections next year. (WHAS11)

Sports

The ACC’s top teams face unexpected parity, shaking up Louisville’s path to the championship. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Festival

Adventure is in the air. The Berea Spoonbread Festival returns this weekend, Sept. 19-21, with craft + food vendors, live entertainment, a car show, 5K run, carnival rides, and of course, the hot air balloon glow. See the full schedule.*

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The Buy

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by: Declan

As a life-long Beatles fan, getting to see Ringo Starr live this weekend was a dream come true. It was even better when he brought out Jack White, along with several other artists from the festival, to sing “With a Little Help From My Friends.”
an image of Ringo Starr, Jack White, and a handful of other musicians playing on stage in front of a floral background.

Photo by LOUtoday

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