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Roll out the red carpet for the ROSE Awards
Celebrate the individuals who make Louisville shine and nominate a standout service professional by Wednesday, Sept. 10.
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Culture
Take a tour of whiskey history in Louisville, KY
Whiskey Row Walking Tours are back for a second year
March 7, 2024
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Jeff Milby
A photo of Bob Dylan singing at The White House in 2010.
Culture
25 must-see concerts in Louisville in 2024
Mark your calendar for these highly anticipated concerts and music festivals coming to Louisvillle in 2024.
February 6, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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2 Louisville chefs are semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards
It’s like the Oscars, but for food.
January 24, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Business
Rabbit Hole Distillery is planning expansion in NuLu
There’s going to be so much room, Bugs Bunny would be jealous.
January 23, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
4 ways to be a hometown tourist in Louisville
Locals can take advantage of discounts + deals from Feb. 1-10.
January 22, 2024
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Jeff Milby
The Frazier History Museum in Louisville,, Kentucky.
Culture
Celebrating 20 years of the Frazier History Museum
The Frazier is almost old enough to drink.
January 16, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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Culture
Derby City is trending
Tripadvisor says Louisville is among the top 15 ‘Trending Destinations’ in the US
January 10, 2024
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Jeff Milby
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36 banners of Muhammad Ali coming to this Louisville street
The photo banners will line Muhammad Ali Boulevard, the street that has bore his name since 1978.
November 8, 2023
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Katie Molck
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