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Goodwood Brewing closed its Whiskey Row location this week effective immediately. The future of the NuLu location remains unclear. (Courier Journal)
Outdoors
This weekend, the Iroquois Park Overlook will be open to cars on Sunday, April 5, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. It will not be open on Saturday, though future car-friendly weekends will be both Saturday and Sunday.
Theater
Shakespeare in the Parks’ free performances of “The Tempest” start next Friday, April 10 in Story Avenue Park. Check out the full schedule + find a showing near you.
Number
35,000. That’s how many travelers are expected at SDF between tomorrow and Sunday, April 5. Thursday and Sunday will be the busiest days, with over 9,000 projected departures each. If you’re traveling this weekend, plan to arrive at the airport at least two hours before your flight.
Drink
Rabbit Hole has a new bourbon out. Raceking features chocolate-malted wheat and barley and has been aged for six years. Find a bottle near you.
Community
Wild Lights will return to the Louisville Zoo starting Friday, May 15 and runs through Sunday, July 26. You can get early bird tickets up to 50% off until Monday, April 13.
The Buy
A trendy square-cut tank under $15 that’s a great wardrobe basic for spring and summer. It’s double-lined, soft, and has the right amount of stretch to flatter curves. Stock up in black, white, or both.
Ok, so I haven’t really been transported into the past — April Fool’s. Let this be your reminder to be extra vigilant today and apply a healthy level of skepticism to anything you see posted online.
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