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Louisville remembers W. K. Stewart
This photo of W. K. Stewart’s was taken in 1928 — the building is now home to an architecture office. | Photo courtesy ASC, UofL
Hi Louisville, Editor Declan here. Earlier this month, I started looking into W. K. Stewart, a bookstore that operated for nearly 100 years and was mentioned off-handedly in Kurt Vonnegut’s 1997 novella “Timequake.” When I asked readers like you to share your stories about the store, you delivered. Here’s a sample:
“I remember several visits to the W. K. Stewart’s bookstore as a young person in the 1960s. The strongest memories include: the second floor balcony, filled with books on every wall, and the intricate ceiling tiles that seemed to be made out of copper.
There was something special about this bookstore, and I felt it each time I crossed the threshold. “
- Wade W. Bonus: As you may recall from our original story on WK Stewart, William Kerfoot Stewart was originally from Indianapolis. My collegue Shea, who writes our sister newsletter INDYtoday, did some digging on another location of the store up there, along with the company’s publishing pursuits. Check out her story here.
The airport conveniently offers 40+ nonstop destinations — including three brand-new routes taking off this spring — so Louisvillians can get their trip started right from Derby City without worrying about driving somewhere else to catch a flight.
Our top recommendations for nonstop flights on the schedule include:
Los Angeles (LAX) via Breeze Airways | Begins Wednesday, May 6
Pittsburgh (PIT) via Breeze Airways | Begins Thursday, May 7
Gulf Shores (GUF) via Allegiant | Begins Friday, May 22
Hartford (BDL) via Breeze Airways | Begins Friday, May 29
Giveaway
Our Fly Away Friday Giveaway is back. LOUtoday readers have a chance to win two round-trip airline tickets out of SDF to their choice of nonstop destination from a list provided by the airport. (Yes, you read that right.)
Here’s how it works:
Enter by taking this survey (don’t forget to include your email address + first name/last initial). Note: Your email will only be shared with Louisville Regional Airport Authority if you checked the opt-in box to receive future promotions from them.
Make sure to enter by Friday, March 13 at 11:59 p.m.
The East Market Streetscape project is officially complete after over a decade. New traffic patterns, sidewalks, and bikelanes have been added along the NuLu thoroughfare. This project may be finished, but there’s always more development news happening around town. (Courier Journal)
Closed
The Bardstown Road Tacos Amor location is now closed. The NuLu and Middletown locations are still in operation. (Courier Journal)
Closing
In more Bardstown Road closing news, The Bristol’s original location will serve its final meals on Sunday, March 15. The locations on West Main Street and on Hurstborne Parkway will remain open.
Number
1200+. That’s how many saplings TreesLouisville will be giving away this spring. Check out their tree giveaways at events like EarthFest, TreeFest, and the Paristown Garden Show.
Shop
Fleur De Flea will host the Spin record show this weekend. Over 50 vendors will be at Germantown Gables selling rare + vintage vinyl, cassettes, 8-tracks, and stereos. Tickets are $5, or $10 for early bird admission.
Quoted
“I think we need to get a little bit nostalgic and go back to meeting in person.” — The Somebody Society founder Lexie DeLain. Check out Louisville Public Media’s full interview for more about how the organization’s local chapter is helping Louisville adults meet + connect face-to-face.
Beauty
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The Buy
It’s almost March — yay. But also, what should you wear? Here’s one complete outfit that can carry you through the sometimes chilly, sometimes temperate days of late winter, all under $150 while sales last:
The Bluegrass State is going to make a splash at South By Southwest next month. The documentary “Cornbread Mafia” details the story of a group of Kentucky farmers who built the “biggest domestic marijuana syndicate in US history.” It’ll make its world debut at the Austin, Texas festival on Thursday, March 12. If and when it comes to theaters here in Louisville, you’ll be the first to know.
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