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Event Spotlight
Happy Lunar New Year
Louisville’s River Lotus Lion Dance group will perform at the Crane House Annual Gala at the Speed Museum this weekend. | Photo by LOUtoday
Today marks the first new moon of the lunar calendar, and that means it’s Lunar New Year. In honor of this annual celebration, here are two local events ringing in the year of the fire horse this weekend.
Lunar New Year Dinner & Auction Gala | Saturday, Feb. 21
The Asia Institute Crane House will hold its annual gala at the Speed Museum again this year. You’ll get a five course meal from local chefs along with tea + cocktail pairings. Tickets start at $298, and the event begins at 5:30 p.m.
Lunar New Year Celebration | Sunday, Feb. 22
Starting at 10 a.m., the Buddha Blessed Temple on 3rd Street Road will host a celebration with prayer, food, fireworks, and live performances. This event is free and open to all.
Byrdies, the restaurant that replaced Rosette’s inside Hotel Genevieve last year, is now closed. (Louisville Business First)
Civic
Louisville’s Office of Violence Prevention is now offering “Love Your Block” micro-grants between $100 and $5,000 to Shawnee, Chickasaw, Parkland, Russell, and California residents, groups, and associated organizations. Any project to improve the neighborhood, big or small, is eligible.
Festival
Bourbon & Beyond has posted another cryptic animated video teasing the upcoming lineup announcement. This time, fans speculate that Queens of the Stone Age will be on the docket. The full lineup is slated to drop tomorrow — we’ll bring you the highlights in Thursday morning’s newsletter.
Holiday
The start of Ramadan depends on the sighting of the crescent moon, which may take place today. Observe and learn more by. Join other members of the community at the Muslim Americans For Compassion’s second annual Interfaith Iftar Dinner next Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Second Presbyterian Church on Brownsboro Road.
Play
Are you looking for our Games page? You can find it here. Thanks to all of our readers who let us know you’re enjoying this page — our team is continuing to work on even more ways to play in future.
Read
There are just two weeks left to participate in LFPL’s Books + Brews winter reading program. Check out the schedule for events this week at Witch’s Brew, Safai, and Holsopple.
Today Is
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday. Scroll back up to our events section for local food + drink specials happening this evening.
Health
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Edu
Considering grad school to help advance your career? Join the UofL College of Business for a quick virtual info session and explore flexible seated + online programs starting in August. Sessions happen every Friday at noon — bring your questions and discover the next step in your education journey. Register here.*
Asked
Answered
What do you want to see at Mid City Market?
Mid City Mall is slated for redevelopment this year into a grocery store + retail complex called Mid City Market. We asked you what you wanted to see at the site, and the results are in. The most popular answers were:
A grocery store
Sit-down restaurants
A movie theater
Readers also suggested additions like a bowling alley, community space, and low income housing. What do you want to see in the new development?
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How are we liking this weather, LOU? I feel like I’m finally thawing out again, and I’m loving it. If you’re looking for someplace to go to enjoy this first breath of false spring, check out our guide to Louisville’s hiking trails.
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