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Last year, LPM reported that hummingbird researchers in Kentucky began testing some novel — and very small — solar-powered tags to help track migration patterns.
Spring approaches, and our feathery friends will be flying their way back to Derby City, including the ruby-throated hummingbird, which is expected to migrate through our area around April 1-15.
Try and see them for yourself at these Louisville spots:
Visit a city park, especially larger, wooded parks like Cherokee and Iroquois for a chance to spot hummingbirds.
Take a spring hike on a local trail — keep an eye out for flowers that may attract hummingbirds.
Don your best Derby outfit for this festive fundraiser. | Photos courtesy of Bill Campbell & Bisig
Hats, and bowties, and pocket squares — oh my. You’re invited to the fifth annual Fascinator Affair at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens on Thursday, April 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This Derby-season luncheon and fashion show celebrates iconic Derby staples — all modeled and available for purchase from standout local artists, including:
Ashley Russell Millinery
Frances B Hats
Peak Ties
and Pop Top Couture
Sip in style while celebrating Derby fashion and supporting the Gardens. We’ll see you there.
Kentucky Shakespeare is bringing “The Tempest” to 46 different parks this summer, the most of any season in the company’s history. Check out the full schedule + find one near you.
Regional
Voting is open in the search to crown the nation’s best riverwalk, and Louisville is in the running. Waterfront Park’s walking paths, playgrounds, and public art spaces take the gold in our books. (USA Today)
Plan Ahead
Derby season begins in style at the Kentucky Derby Museum Hat Show, aka the ultimate fashion kickoff to spring, happening on Sunday, March 22. Louisvillians are invited to mingle with milliners, discover emerging trends, and shop one-of-a-kind pieces while enjoying a festive, elegant atmosphere designed for true Derby style enthusiasts. Grab tickets.*
Seasonal
It’s thoroughly pothole season here in Louisville. If you’ve spotted an axle-buster in your neighborhood, check out our guide to reporting these to Metro 311.
Coming Soon
Big Mike’s Shaved Ice will be back for the season on Saturday, April 11. The Bardstown Road stand will be giving away free small shaved ices on opening day.
Tech
Would you ride in an air taxi? Florida is one of 26 states participating in a three-year pilot program recently approved by the FAA that will test electric aircraft travel, including electric air taxis. The program will allow select companies to trial electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. (TechCrunch, Built In)
Travel
The world’s largest steam engine is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary with a coast-to-coast tour. Union Pacific’s Big Boy No. 4014 will start on the west coast Sunday, March 29, and travel from California to Wyoming — the eastern leg is being finalized. While we wait, we’re planning our trip on My Old Kentucky Dinner Train.
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The Buy
These No. 1 best-selling hotel collection pillows that deliver all-night comfort with cooling technology and double-edge stitching. Bonus: They’re machine washable for easy care.
Tickets for the Louisville Kings’ home opener are 33% off as the team looks to pack the stands for its debut. Louisville’s new spring football team will kick off on Friday, March 27.
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