Archive | February, 2009
Gluten Free Tasting Fair at Rainbow Blossom Tomorrow February 28, 2009
So excited about the new Rainbow Blossom at Gardiner Lane opening soon. Terribly excited. Oh wait, I guess I should actually talk about the Gluten Free Tasting Fair tomorrow instead of the not yet open new store. The need for gluten free food is becoming, I think, more and more recognized. Sweet Surrender recently announced [...]
Continue reading...“We’re Not Blocking Traffic, We Are Traffic” Meeting March 5, 2009
27. February 2009
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On the heels of the Louisville Bike Summit comes word from Cranked Mag of a community meeting regarding biking in Louisville. The headline for the meeting is “We’re Not Blocking Traffic, We Are Traffic.” From the flier it looks to be a discussion on dealing with traffic hazards, angry drivers, etc. I hope also they’ll [...]
Continue reading...Putting My Money Where My Mouth Is
27. February 2009
A dear friend from Los Angeles came to visit a couple weeks ago. She actually came to spend her birthday weekend with us and we had a lovely, lovely time. I thought I’d share with you some of the culinary highlights of her trip. Why? Well, as the title suggests, to show you how exactly [...]
Continue reading...Live Jazz in Fern Creek at Sake Blue (Every Tuesday Night)
26. February 2009
The flier is so excited about having live jazz in Fern Creek clearly I had to post about it. So live jazz, penny sake and lots of sushi (including vegetarian offerings!). Fern Creek’s Sake Blue Japanese Bistro is now bringing LIVE JAZZ to our neighborhood! Every Tuesday night from 6:30-9:30pm. The guitarist, Craig Wagner, is [...]
Continue reading...Kentucky Energy and Environment Secretary Speaking at UofL
26. February 2009
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I’m going to admit my ignorance on both the speaker and the actual event and give you all the info straight from the press release. Kentucky Energy and Environment Secretary Len Peters will give a talk on renewable energy during the annual Speed Student Council Engineering Expo at the University of Louisville. Peters was named [...]
Continue reading...Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop February 27, 2009
26. February 2009
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Time for the February edition of the Frankfort Avenue Trolley Hop. Several good events going on for the Trolley Hop. A couple highlights: As I already told you the brand new Zen Tea House will be having a tea tasting Just Creations is having a community shopping night to benefit St. Joseph’s Children’s Home The [...]
Continue reading...Concert to Benefit Center for Women and Families
25. February 2009
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As I was a tiny bit critical of the diamond raffle to support the Center for Women and Families I wrote about last week I’m pleased to be able to whole heartedly endorse another benefit for that organization. The 38th annual Congregation Adath Jeshurun Music Festival will feature the internationally popular singer and composer, Neshama [...]
Continue reading...Design for Understanding Lecture Tomorrow February 26, 2009
25. February 2009
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LGDA and the Hite Art Institute are bring Joel Katz to town tomorrow night for a lecture. The title of his lecture is “Design for Understanding.” I’m ruminating on what that means. Unfortunately I’ve already got plans for tomorrow night so I’m not going to be able to make it to this. I hope some [...]
Continue reading...Midnights at The Baxter: The Blues Brothers (February 28, 2009)
25. February 2009
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Despite my advanced age and general squareness I actually managed to stay up to see Amelie at midnight a couple weeks ago. I was so impressed that two theaters at Baxter Avenue were packed with people up that late to watch a sweet, quirky French movie. Moving in a completely different direction this week’s offering [...]
Continue reading...Fat Tuesday (is that today?) at Avalon
24. February 2009
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I’m not exactly sure on this whole thing but I think today is “Fat Tuesday” and as such I should tell you about the Fat Tuesday menu at Avalon. The new chef Laurence Agnew is originally from Louisiana so he knows a thing or two about this kind of food. Now, despite there not being [...]
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27. February 2009
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