May 2012
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May 27th
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May 25th
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"The Best City Park Systems in America," according... →
Louisville ranks 38th on a list of the best parks systems in the nation, behind the likes of Detroit and Mesa, Arizona, according to the Atlantic. Louisville natives would consider this a blow, especially since 18 of our parks and six parkways were designed by the Father of American Landscape Architecture himself, Frederick Law Olmsted, who is more famously known for his work on Central Park and...
May 25th
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Lepus: Over this Memorial Day Weekend, myself and... →
lepus: Pouring beer in hot weather for 12-14 hours a day is always a fun time. I will be posting photos from the folks that like to get dressed up and listen to Beatles covers from Norway and Japan and elsewhere. It really is a cool festival, and this is coming from a Beatles novice. I don’t want to… Another fine Louisvillian doing his civic duty and working “Abbey Road on the...
May 25th
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Unleash your inner bombshell with Go-Go Amy →
“On stage, Go-Go Amy exuded confidence and poise, even before she peeled layers off in smoothly choreographed numbers. Like most good pin-up models and burlesque performers, her power was less in near-nudity and more in the winks, the “come hither” stare, and the shine in her eyes that suggested she was having more fun performing than I was having watching.”
May 25th
Here, me on the radio (talking about Louisville's... →
May 25th
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May 24th
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May 24th
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May 23rd
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Psychic Reading: Medium Chip Coffey takes you... →
An internationally recognized medium, Chip Coffey is the psychic host of two hit shows produced by A&E, Paranormal State and Psychic Kids. Claiming the ability to communicate with spirits since childhood, Coffey now takes his skills on tour, engaging audience members in spontaneous readings, conducting paranormal investigations, and sharing anecdotes from his unusual past. The stage...
May 23rd
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What the Kentucky and Arkansas primaries tell us... →
Obama lost four in ten votes to “uncommitted” and unknown candidates in yesterday’s Democratic primary here in Kentucky. Do you agree with the following points being made in the aftermath by pundits and party officials alike?: There is dissatisfaction within the Democratic party with Obama, but much of it in southern conservative states like Kentucky and Arkansas can be...
May 23rd
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How Abbey Road on the River comes together →
Have you ever wondered what it takes to put on one of Louisville’s biggest music festivals, Abbey Road on the River? Approximately 25,000 enthusiastic Beatles fans from 50 states and 10 countries will attend the festival May 24-28 to watch more than 60 bands play music, mostly by The Beatles. Louisville.com was able to discuss preparation for the festival with the mastermind behind AROTR, Gary...
May 23rd
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Justin Bieber. Louisville. Yum! →
May 23rd
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May 22nd
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May 22nd
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Eater interviews me about Louisville's restaurant... →
May 21st
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Why Louisville is Awesome! [Interactive] →
visualoop: Interactive here. 90% of all disco balls are produced in Louisville every year. Click through for more tasty trivia tidbits.
May 21st
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May 19th
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May 19th
D. Wayne Lukas seeks his 6th Preakness →
Will thoroughbred legend Lukas claim victory at Pimlico with his long-shot Optimizer? Only a couple more hours left to place your bets!
May 19th
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Forecastle adds kick-off and after parties →
bassismybf: Let’s extend the Forecastle Festival celebration, why don’t we? Coming up in mid July (get your tickets NOW), Forecastle will kick off it’s weekend with a show from Montreal electronic duo Purity Ring (who opened in Atlanta for Neon Indian in March and were incredible!) as well as rockers Dean Wareham and Britta Phillips at Club 116 in Louisville on Thursday 7/12 (all for only...
May 19th
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Louisville a part of "Desperate Housewives" series... →
May 18th
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I'll Have Another attempts to gain another crown... →
I’ll Have Another takes on the second leg of the Triple Crown tomorrow. Are you betting on him, or the thirty-four-year-old Triple Crown drought?
May 18th
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May 18th
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First Annual “Old Louisville SpringFest” →
The Old Louisville Neighborhood Council announces the First Annual “Old Louisville SpringFest” on Saturday, May 19, 2012, from 10:00am until 11:00pm SpringFest is a one-day street fair, from 1200 to 1300 Blocks of 1st Street in Old Louisville (and one block in each direction on Ormsby) will celebrate Old Louisville’s love of history, family, food, culture, philanthropy and diversity. ...
May 18th
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May 18th
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May 18th
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Lady Antebellum allowed Henryville students to... →
Country band Lady Antebellum’s “Own the Prom Night” contest hit a snag when they were unable to perform at Henryville High School’s prom. Instead, they organized an even bigger event to support the storm-ravaged Indiana town: the “Rebuilding Henryville Charity Ball,” which took place at KFC Yum! Center last night. The event consisted of a private “second prom” for...
May 18th
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May 14th
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May 14th
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May 14th
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Courier-Journal unveils new subscription model →
What do we think of the Courier-Journal’s plans to mirror the New York Times’s limited-access digital subscription model and focus on content relating to “managing your health, your fitness and your finances as you age” and “boosting your economic IQ”?
May 11th
“In an email, NBA spokesman Tim Frank said, “At the moment, we have no plans to...”
–  Columbus wants an NBA team. They can get behind Louisville, which also wants an NBA team. Kind of.  (via wfplnews) The Kentucky Colonels will rise again!
May 11th
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May 8th
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Kentucky Derby 138: Sorry for Partying →
Still hungover from this past weekend’s Derby madness? Need some hair-of-the-dog to kick you back into reality? Check out our run-down of the cities fabulous before- and after-parties and relive the insanity.
May 8th
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Jocktails Kentucky Derby 2012 slideshow: Are you... →
May 4th
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Kentucky Derby Trivia Quiz →
Test your Derby knowledge! For the record, we got 9/10 — a score even George Steinbrenner could get behind.
May 4th
Cyndi Lauper shows true colors, drops f bomb at... →
May 4th
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May 4th
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Jocktails Kentucky Derby 2012 slideshow: Are you... →
May 3rd
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Why we love the Kentucky Derby: Trainer Dale... →
Of all the red-letter occasions local trainer Dale Romans considers worth celebrating, none comes close to the thought of winning Derby Day.
May 3rd
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A Louisville concierge shares her insider tips for... →
Need transportation to and from the airport or Churchill Downs? Need an after-hours appointment at a jewelry store to pick up a bauble for a Derby party? Need reservations at Louisville’s hottest restaurants and bars? You don’t have to stay at a premium hotel to find premium concierge services. Laura Wallace is the one-woman show behind City Concierge of Louisville, and she’s...
May 3rd
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Why we love the Kentucky Derby: Calvin Borel... →
May 3rd
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Kentucky Derby 138 draw: Post positions, morning... →
‘Daddy Nose Best’? Really? I’d deliver a Rousing Sermon on how puns should be banned from this hallowed event, but I’m Done Talking. You’re damn right, I’ll Have Another.
May 3rd
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Three things you need to know about Jocktails... →
May 1st
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Kentucky Derby 2012 celebrity rankings (per me) →
May 1st
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Kentucky Derby 2012 celebrity rankings (per me) →
May 1st
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April 2012
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Apr 30th
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Props to contributor emeritus Chris-Rachel... →
Apr 26th
Terrence Jones keeps promise to bring flowers to... →
theunpublished: I love this story. Speaking of UofL making the ‘news’…
Apr 25th
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