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Where to have brunch in Louisville
All about the bennys.
April 01, 2026 11:00 AM
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Sarah Shadburne
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Culture
Celebrate National Kentucky Day in Louisville, KY
Release your unbridled spirit.
October 19, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
Blue, purple, green, and white lasers shoot narrow streams of light between two brick buildings over a crowd as part of a light show.
Culture
Louisville lasers take Cincinnati, OH
A welcomed light.
October 18, 2022
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Katie Molck
A square formation of long white tables are surrounded by brown leather rolling office chairs in a carpeted room with two TVs on one wall, a lush green mural on the another, and intricate wood design on the ceiling.
New luxury meeting and event venue in Louisville, KY
You’ll definitely want to share your elevator pitch here.
October 14, 2022
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Katie Molck
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Food
Louisville’s Great Chili Cook-off is this weekend
And Senior City Editor Katie is in the competition.
October 6, 2022
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Katie Molck
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Arts
Louisville Ballet’s opening season performance in Louisville, KY
“Coppélia” is set in Louisville’s own Germantown.
October 4, 2022
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Katie Molck
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Food
Nashville coffee shop opening in Louisville, KY
It will be its first location outside of Tennessee.
October 4, 2022
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Katie Molck
The photo shows the inside of a newly-renovated University of Louisville club with the words "The Cardinal's Nest" emblazoned in script along the bridge between upstairs sections. Below, there's a seating area with tables and string lights.
Sports
Angel’s Envy Bourbon Club opening in Cardinal Stadium
The $4 million renovation began in November 2021.
September 9, 2022
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Sarah Shadburne
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Louisville restaurants from A to Z
August 19, 2022
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Katie Molck
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Hit the Road: LOUtoday’s summer road trip series
May 31, 2022
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Louisville
Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Derby City, and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
November 12, 2021
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Katie Molck
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April 28, 2025
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Culture
Kentucky Derby Museum turns 40
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Culture
Where to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in Louisville
This page-turning occasion makes shopping at indie stores even better with special deals, releases, freebies, and chances to win prizes.
April 24, 2025
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Expect a ‘Pink Out Party’ downtown as the signature Kentucky Derby Fest event rolls down Broadway.
April 23, 2025
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Happy trails: Our guide to Louisville hiking trails
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