Archive | April, 2009
Bats(!) at Jefferson Memorial Forest May 8, 2009
Bats both fascinate and kind of creep me out so I admit that I’m probably too much of a pansy to go to this nighttime program at Jefferson Memorial Forest. You should totally go though and tell me all about it. A creature stalks Louisville in the darkness, swiftly swooping in on hundreds of victims [...]
Continue reading...Early Warning: Gay & Lesbian Film Series at Village 8
30. April 2009
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I knew this was coming up but hadn’t thought to write about it until Lou reminded me the other day. The 2009 Louisville Gay & Lesbian Film Series starts June 5 at Village 8. The lineup of films looks really strong this year. “I Can’t Think Straight” and “Breakfast with Scot” have spots on my [...]
Continue reading...Louisville 2.0
29. April 2009
The next guest post in the series of Big Ideas for Making Louisville Better comes from Haven Harrington III who writes one of my favorite Louisville blogs, the Russell Neighborhood blog. Louisville 2.0When I was asked to write a piece on big ideas for Louisville it got me thinking. How should I approach this task? [...]
Continue reading...Gardening for the Birds with Thomas G. Barnes at Jefferson Memorial
29. April 2009
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Gardening and feeding the birds are two areas in which I do not excel. Luckily B takes care of all that. That’s why I’m really sad this event is happening on a Monday when she won’t be able to attend. I know she would just love hearing this guy present on developing our yard with [...]
Continue reading...Another Appearance by a Super Smart Person at UofL
29. April 2009
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This time the area is beyond my comprehension is “Pursuit of Hyperquantum Chemistry via Slow Molecules and Swift Lasers.” Nobel Prize-winning chemist Dudley Herschbach, noted as an advocate for science education, will speak at the University of Louisville May 4-5. Herschbach is the Frank Baird professor of science at Harvard University, where he has taught [...]
Continue reading...On Mutants & Space Travelers
28. April 2009
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A couple nerdastic events to tell you about from my friends at Derby City Movie Maniacs. They’re kicking the summer movie season off with parties for both Wolverine and Star Trek. There will be costumes and drinks and prizes and all sorts of goodness for your summer blockbuster loving little selves. The Derby City Movie [...]
Continue reading...Derby Weekend Brunch at Proof
28. April 2009
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The good people at Proof tell me there are still some reservations available for their special Derby weekend brunch. I’m so, so bummed we’re out of town and are going to miss this. Vanilla honey yogurt with baked pear and house made granola? Yes please. Biscuits and gravy with non-pork sausage? Double yes please (I’m [...]
Continue reading...Kenwood Drive-In is Closed
28. April 2009
Consuming Louisville reader Cindy sent me a tip letting me know that the Kenwood Drive-In is closed. They closed back in January but the loss is only setting in now since the weather is getting warm and would be good for a night at the drive-in movie. As of January 2, 2009, the Kenwood is [...]
Continue reading...Heads Up on Light Posting Derby Week
27. April 2009
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I confess to you that I am committing the great sin of leaving town during Derby week. But it’s not my fault! B has a work related conference to attend in Chicago and I’m tagging along. I’ll also be doing some work while I’m there but I fear posting at Consuming Louisville will be light [...]
Continue reading...Metro United Way’s Social Innovation Prize
27. April 2009
So a while ago I asked for big ideas to make Louisville better. I’ve posted two big ideas so far and have several more coming soon and I really hope to get even more submissions. You know what I don’t have though? $25,000 in prizes to give to the people whose ideas get the most [...]
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30. April 2009
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