Apex Entertainment is calling cut on Baxter Avenue Theatres, which will close after New Year’s Eve. The theaters’ owners cite a lack of certainty about the future development of Mid City Mall. ValuMarket will also close when its lease expires in June. (WLKY)
Biz
If you’re a fan of vintage shopping, worry not. Nearly New 2 You, the spiritual successor to Nearly New, is set to remain at Mid City Mall until July, with plans for a month-to-month lease after that. The flea market’s owner Robert Archambault said he’d “love to be part of any future development.” (Louisville Business First)
Seasonal
If you’re planning to ring in the new year with a bang, make sure to check the rules. Louisville has restrictions on certain fireworks, including bottle rockets and other fireworks designed to fly. Take a look back to the 4th of July for a full rules recap.
Development
Mayor Greenberg has shared new renderings of the upcoming Highland Park Bike Park under the I-264 overpass on Old Park Boulevard. The mountain bike park will feature tracks for all skill levels, with construction slated for next year.
Kids
The Play Cousins Collective will host Kuumba: A Day of Creativity at the Baxter Community Center tomorrow, 3-5 p.m. Kids of all ages can do crafts, join a drum workshop, and celebrate Kwanzaa. RSVP for the free event online.
Try This
Ciao Ristorante will host a celebration of the Italian tradition Epiphany Eve La Vigilia dell’Epifania on Monday, Jan. 5. Try Italian street food, sip specialty beverages, and shop local vendors starting at 4 p.m.
Sports
Can UofL Athletic Director Josh Heird secure Brohm and refuel the team’s NIL war chest in time for transfer portal chaos? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Cards with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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With the weather back to normal after that heat wave, my mind is turning back to winter activities. If a young one in your life has ever wanted to get into ice hockey, the Kentucky Amateur Ice Hockey Association has a new program for you.
Little Ice Cards is designed to get kids ages 4-9 into ice hockey. The next session starts in March, and a $325 fee includes all equipment (for keeps!) and seven sessions of on-ice lessons.
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