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The year in ballet
Next year’s production of “Carmen” will be set in 1973 Las Vegas. | Photo courtesy Louisville Ballet
The Louisville Ballet’s current season is nearing its end, and that means it’s time to look ahead to the 2026-2027 lineup. Here’s a brief look at what the Ballet has in store for us:
“Hamlet + Ophelia” — This twist on the classic tragedy will be performed in Central Park as part of this summer’s Shakespeare in the Park festival on Wednesday, Aug. 5-Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026.
“Frankenstein” — Last year was “Dracula,” this year’s Halloween show will be an adaptation of Mary Shelley’s gothic novel. It’ll play over Halloween weekend, Friday Oct. 30 and Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
“Carmen” — This reimagining of the classic story places Carmen as a Las Vegas showgirl under neon lights and velvet curtains. It hits the stage Friday, Feb. 12 and Saturday, Feb. 13, 2027.
The Momentum showcase at the end of the season will feature a piece choreographed on a stage full of feathers.
Photo courtesy Louisville Ballet
The season also includes the return of the classic “Brown-Forman Nutcracker,” a Bourbon and Ballet event featuring paired cocktails, and a showcase of new work debuting in May, 2027. Single tickets for all the 2026-2027 shows will go on sale this summer.
Events
Events
Friday, March 20
2026 Spring Book Sale | Friday, March 20-Sunday, March 22 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Locust Grove | Free
Prado 264 is a new upscale Italian-Cuban restaurant taking over the former Mark’s Feed Store location on Bardstown Road. Stay tuned for an official opening date. (Courier Journal)
Shop
Sugartown Vintage will host an everything-must-go sale tomorrow, 12-6 p.m. The NuLu resale shop is closing after five years in business.
Eat
The Deli is a new — get this — deli open on Willis Avenue in St. Matthews. The owners have set out to make a back-to-basics, build-your-own sandwich shop along with cookies, brownies, soup, and sides. (Louisville Business First)
Plan Ahead
Hats, and bowties, and pocket squares — oh my. You’re invited to the fifth annual Fascinator Affair at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens. This festive fundraiser, happening on Thursday, April 23, celebrates iconic Derby fashion. Sip in style while celebrating Derby fashion and supporting the gardens. Grab tickets.*
Try This
Derby week starts here. Biscuits & Bourbon returnsbigger than ever, now across two days. Enjoy Southern-inspired brunch, specialty bourbon cocktails, live music, and reserved track seating. This fan-favorite tradition at the Kentucky Derby Museum is sponsored by Angel’s Envy, with events offered Tuesday, April 28 + Wednesday, April 29. Grab tickets.*
Plan Ahead
Early Bird VIP tickets for the 2026 Kentuckiana Pride Festival are now on sale. VIP’s get access to extra shaded areas, unlimited water and soda, and air conditioned restrooms.
Ranked
Louisville ranked No. 10 on a recent list of metros where you can still buy a house for under $300,000. Louisville’s January 2026 median list price was $299,990. (WHAS11)
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Today marks the official first day of spring. To celebrate, we’re sharing our wardrobe must-haves for the season:
👚 Slip on this short sleeve cardigan for seamless warm weather layering.
☀️ Stay comfy and cute in this elevated casual gingham two-piece set.
👕 Opt for a lightweight henley tee on those chillier spring mornings.
👗 Flaunt this boho maxi skirt available in springtime hues like light pink, baby blue, and rose.
🩳 Lounge in these casual high-waisted shorts with pockets and a drawstring.
Last month, I told you about a performance of “The Wolves” at Hanover, College. Well today, I have another local production of a play I like.
Jeffersonville High School is doing “Cyrano de Bergerac,” a late-19th century play about a swashbuckling poet with a distinctively large nose. If you attend, keep an ear out for Cyrano’s monologue in Act I — you’ve never heard someone deliver this many variations on a self-burn.
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