The Brent Street Holiday Market opens on Black Friday at 11 a.m. | Photo by Steve Grider
By now, you’ve probably had a chance to peruse our Holiday Gift Guide, which is packed with ideas for gifts both local and not. But if you prefer to do your shopping in person, Louisville has no shortage of holiday markets where you can find the perfect gift — no shipping needed.
Take pics with Krampus + The Grinch and shop for the horror fan in your life. There will also be a food drive for non-perishable goods to support the Portland Food Pantry.
Find the perfect gift for your favorite green-thumbed individual at this garden center’s holiday party. Shop local vendors, hear live music, and help support LMAS with a donation or by adopting a pet on-site.
Pick up a gift for the bourbon connoisseur in your life. | Photo courtesy of Angel’s Envy
Warm up your winter with a visit to Angel’s Envy Distillery this holiday season.
Book a tour with friends and family to learn about the distillation process and try premium whiskies, or visit the Toasting Room Bar that’s open daily.
Plus, shop the distillery’s Black Friday sale for 20% off merchandise + complimentary bottle engraving on Signature Series whiskies from Friday, Nov. 28 to Sunday, Nov. 30, or online from Thursday, Nov. 27 to Monday, Dec. 1.
JCPS superintendant Brian Yearwood is proposing all schools start and end the day 20 minutes earlier next year. The school board will vote on this change in its Tuesday, Dec. 9 meeting. (WDRB)
Community
Roots 101’s new Family Legacy Center will be open to the public on Friday, Dec. 5. The center offers interactive genealogy research tools to the community free of charge. You can also sign up to volunteer and help others with their research.
Sports
LouCity’s all-time assist leader Brian Ownby is retiring after nine years with the team. The team’s 35-year-old captain has been playing soccer professionally for over a decade.
Try This
This year’s Books and Brews kicks off on Monday, Dec. 1 with a book swap at Goodwood Brewing’s NuLu taproom. Bring some DNFs (Did Not Finish) that have been crowding your shelf and trade them for your next TBR (To Be Read).
Eat
As the eternal starchy advice of Samwise Gamgee goes, “boil ‘em, mash ‘em, stick ‘em in a stew.” But if you’re looking for more from your potatoes this Thanksgiving, the New York Times has some delicious ideas. However you choose to cook them, Louisville’s farmers markets are the way to go.
Sports
The Cardinals pulled out 74-64 win over Cincinnati, thanks to standout performances by Ryan Conwell and Mikel Brown Jr. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Edu
Considering grad school? Join the University of Louisville team for a quick virtual info session and explore flexible seated and online programs starting in January or August. Sessions happen every Friday at noon — bring your questions and discover your next step. Register here.*
Featured Deal
Athleta’s full site is 30% off for Black Friday, happening right now through Saturday, November 29. From sunrise workouts to Sunday strolls, these are the pieces you’ll reach for on repeat. Grab 30% off today.*
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Just how old is Louisville Stoneware?
Last week, we quizzed you on one of Louisville’s oldest small businesses: Stoneware & Co. 37% correctly guessed that the company has been around since 1815 — that’s older than over half the states in the US. So when you buy yourself a nice bowl or dish there this holiday season, just say you wanted to be a part of history.
The Buy
Amazon’s Black Friday Week sale features thousands of deals. Don’t spend hours sorting through them — we already did that for you. Here are three you can’t miss:
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.
Voting is now open for Louisville’s upcoming spring football team, The Louisville Kings. The options are a king, in reference to the city’s namesake King Louis, a horse, for obvious reasons, and a dragon, to “have some fun and keep it weird.” Anyone who votes has a chance to win two tickets to the team’s very first home game next year. I’ve cast my vote 🐉.
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