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Editor’s Pick

Soft serve margs are here

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South Seas also has soft serve margs served in waffle cones. | Photo credit @luminarycollectivelou
Soft serve margaritas are taking the internet by storm. I enlisted the help of LOUtoday readers like you to track down where the frozen treats are cropping up here in town. Here’s some spots they’ve been seen:
Have you had the trendy soft serve marg yet? Did we miss anywhere? Reply to this email to let us know.

Events

Monday, March 30

The American Economy at 250 | 4:30 p.m. | University of Louisville College of Business | Free

Tuesday, March 31

The Gertrude Polk Brown Lecture Series: Awakening the Spirit | 6-7 p.m. | Actors Theatre of Louisville | $20

Wednesday, April 1

Connecting Communities: A Gathering on Loneliness and Belonging | 4-6 p.m. | Noble Funk Brewing Company | Free

Mahjong Night | 6-9 p.m. | High Stakes Rooftop | $70 beginners, $55 experienced players

Thursday, April 2

Weekly Cribbage 9 Game Tournament | 6 p.m. | Kosair Shrine Building | First four weeks are free

Friday, April 3

Girl Scouts: Spring into Conservation 2026 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Louisville Zoo | $25
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News Notes

Festival

Big Stomp is canceled this year. The backing organization The Pete Foundation is taking a year to focus on its mission of advancing mental health care. Stay tuned to the organization’s social media for news on future Big Stomp festivals.

Try This

The Belle of Louisville has added three new cruises to its lineup this season: a Prom-themed cruise on Friday, May 29, a Motown cruise on Friday, July 31, and karaoke cruises on select Thursdays in July through September. Check out the full season and get tickets.

Plan Ahead

The 5th annual International Food Truck Festival will be on Saturday, May 9 at Waterfront Park. Cuisines from around the globe will be on sale at the festival, which runs 11 a.m.-8 p.m.

Drink

Spring is here, and that means more spring drink menus. Glowworm Cafe just launched a new drink lineup featuring a biscoff banana bread latte, a blackberry vanilla latte, and an iced matcha lemonade.

Mansion Monday

This five-bed, five-bath house off Brownsboro Road has it all: tons of natural light, Jack and Jill bathrooms, and an adjoining wooded area owned by the HOA. Take a peek inside.

Ranked

No. 44. That’s where Kentucky landed on WalletHub’s list of the most innovative states. Take a closer look, and you’ll find plenty of innovation happening in Louisville.

Real Estate

Louisville is the No. 6 homeowner hotspot for Gen Z housing, according to a study from RentCafe. The study found 9,382 Gen Z owner households in 2023.

Try This

Got a product parents will tot-ally love? Add it to our upcoming Parents Gift Guide, publishing in May + June. Your product will be featured in our online guide where we’re highlighting products that make parenting easier. In other words: a little extra visibility to help your brand earn some serious parent points. Add your product.
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The Wrap

What’s this sci-fi gadget I’ve got on my wrist? Read this Wednesday’s newsletter to find out. All will be revealed in good time.
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