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Let’s go local
The salt lamps on the walls help add to the atmosphere, but the actual therapeutic salt is diffused through the air. | Photo by LOUtoday.
Louisvillians are so good at supporting local that USA Today named Louisville one of the best cities in the US to start a business in 2024.
In honor of our many movers and shakers, we’re asking readers to nominate small businesses they love so we can share them with the whole audience.
We’ll be here to share a new batch of small businesses every month, so bookmark this page to come back for more, especially if you’ve enjoyed our past Small Business Week coverage.
Anchal is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Photo by Clay Cook
Anchal | 1229 S. Shelby St.
This Shelby Park business helps support artisans in India, importing and selling clothing and textiles in-store and online. Be sure to check back in regularly, as Anchal always has a rotating seasonal collection. Bonus: Check out our interview with Anchal founder Colleen Clines.
Highland Fish Market | Two locations
As its name suggests, this business first opened in the Highlands over 25 years ago. Now, it has two locations in Middletown and Deer Park. Shop online or order in-store for fish, shellfish, lobster, and more.
Bodhi Salt Center | 4802 Sherburn Ln.
From steam barrels to red light saunas to yoga in a salt room, this wellness center has it all. People of all ages can get in on the fun with Bodhi Salt’s kid salt room, too. Editor’s pick: Try the shirodhara oil treatment.
Psst — If you’d like to see a small business included in LOUtoday, make sure to submit it here
Thieved from the Barrel | 5-7:30 p.m. | Angel’s Envy Distillery | $195 | Join Master Distiller Owen Martin for a special barrel thieving event at Angel’s Envy Distillery.*
Shippingport Brewing will close this weekend after five years in business. Catch your final pint at the West Main Street taphouse this Saturday, Feb. 28.
Coming Soon
Poco 502 will host a Persian-inspired pop-up at Canary Club on Friday, March 13 starting at 5 p.m. in celebration of Nowruz, the Persian New Year.
Legacy
Governor Andy Beshear called for flags around Kentucky to be lowered to half mast on Saturday, March 7 in honor of the late Reverend Jesse Jackson. Jackson died earlier this month at the age of 84. (WHAS11)
Sports
Members of LOU City + Racing Louisville’s Kids Club will be the first to meet the teams’ new mascots at a special event at the Muhammad Ali Center on Saturday, March 7. Register your kids now to get your invite, and keep scrolling for a sneak peek at the mascots themselves.
Shop
The Friends of LFPL have opened a pop-up book shop inside Mid City Mall, across the hall from the Highlands-Shelby Park Library. Stop by Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3p.m., or head downstairs to Nearly New 2 You to check out the Friends’ book stall any time the vendor mall is open.
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The Louisville Ballet just announced a new partnership with Bellarmine University to offer a major in Arts Administration: Dance for pre-professional and professional dancers in the Louisville Ballet’s studio company.
Correction
Speaking of the Louisville Ballet, it looks like we took a swan dive. Our website + events calendar incorrectly listed the location of the Lousiville Ballet’s upcoming performance of “Swan Lake.” The show, which opens this Friday, will be at the Brown Theatre. Get your tickets now.
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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.*
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This image is all we know about the upcoming Lou City and Racing mascots — what do you think they’ll be? Respond to this email with your best guesses + we might share them in a future newsletter.
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Iron Maiden, Pantera, My Chemical Romance, Peirce the Veil, Limp Bizkit, and TOOL: all these artists and more are on the 2026 Louder Than Life lineup.
Fun fact: Violinist Lindsey Sterling will be performing at both Bourbon & Beyond and Louder than Life this year, which has me wondering how many other artists have played both festivals. If you know of any, reply to this email and let me know.
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