July 26, 2012 - 11:42am
In conjunction with the new African-American baseball exhibition, UofL professor Bruce Tyler explores the societal effects of segregation with the presentation ‘Separate, Not Equal: The Ideology of Racial Segregation in America’. Catch him tonight at the Louisville Free Public Library’s Main branch at 7pm.
At some point in most American life experiences, the term “good sport” has been casually tossed about in some show of complimentary fashion. America is a decidedly firm country of sports enthusiasts (this is perhaps a generously-worded understatement), and phraseology related to...
July 25, 2012 - 3:00pm
Courtenay Kunnecke and Nathan Erickson are the masterminds behind the monthly Flea Off Market and its spin-off 'pop-up' markets.
This article appeared in the July 2012 issue of Louisville Magazine. To subscribe, please visit loumag.com. The temperature on the dashboard says 96 degrees. Lying car! It’s 120 at least. In the shade. And there’s hardly any shade. The corner of Barret and Winter...
July 29, 2012 - 8:08pm
Bare-knuckle boxing anyone? Not all Saturday afternoons are created equal. This year’s fifth annual Jane Austen Festival at Locust Grove brought to life the characters, fashions and Regency flair of the beloved 19th century author.
It’s a fair day; a soothing combination of breeze, sun and cloud that welcomes a stroll outside. The normally wearisome heat has parted company, inviting a parade of colorful gowns to saunter on the arms of dapper gentlemen. Parasols bloom in the sunshine and afternoon tea is casually served...
July 29, 2012 - 8:45pm
Metro Councilman Kevin Kramer (District 11) will be hosting several opportunities for residents to join him “Dinning in the District” The first opportunity will be held on July 31, 2012 at 11:30am at Bearno’s Jeffersontown located at 10117 Taylorsville Road.
District 11 residents are invited to...
July 29, 2012 - 8:07pm
The pages of Jane Austen’s timeless novels descend on the 21st Century at this weekend’s Jane Austen Festival. Head out to Locust Grove Saturday, July 21st and Sunday, July 22nd for all the tea, scones and hoop skirts you can handle.
The time has come to dust off your best cravat, press those trousers and curl that mustache. No, it’s not Saturday night at the Nachbar, kids. This weekend Historic Locust Grove will open its doors, grounds and hearts to the 5th Annual Jane Austen Festival for two days filled with...