Archive | September, 2010
Free Concert: Soprano and Piano at Bellarmine October 1, 2010
Want a musical experience that’s a little different than a show at say Zanzabar or Headliners? Then you should consider heading over to Bellarmine tomorrow night for a free recital featuring soprano Angelique Clay and pianist Cliff Jackson. They will be performing “works of Ludwig van Beethoven, Richard Strauss, Claude Debussy, Joaquín Turina, Hall Johnson, [...]
Continue reading...Let’s All Help Hope
29. September 2010
Wow, wow, wow, wow! As I write this the fund to pay for Hope’s vet bills is up to $8,184. I am sure No Kill Louisville is overwhelmed by the generosity everyone has shown. Thanks again to No Kill Louisville for stepping up to the plate and making sure, that even if all these generous [...]
Continue reading...A Couple Housekeeping Things
29. September 2010
1. I’m thinking of discontinuing the Consuming Louisville event calendar. It’s sparsely populated at best so I doubt anyone is getting much use out of it. I’m open to keeping it if it is of use but that just doesn’t seem to be the case. If you feel otherwise let me know. 2. I have [...]
Continue reading...Early Warning: Design Priorities at 37signals October 21, 2010
29. September 2010
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If you are a web geek then I have no doubt you know what I’m talking about when I mention 37signals. The Chicago company is the maker of lots of software we web geeks love like Basecamp, Campfire and >a href=”http://www.backpackit.com/”>Backpack. The lead UX designer for 37signals, Ryan Singer, is coming to town next month [...]
Continue reading...Blessing of the Pets at 21c October 3, 2010
28. September 2010
Well they’re certainly going after my money with this event aren’t they? Proof on Main will celebrate the launch of the Pet Portrait Series with a Blessing of the Pets day to be held on Sunday, October 3 from 3:00 to 6:00 pm at 21c Museum Hotel. This event is non-denominational, free and open to [...]
Continue reading...10% Off Pumpkin Spiceberg at Heine Brothers Until October 5
28. September 2010
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I saw someone comment on Twitter this morning he had just purchased a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks and it was “ridiculously expensive.” That reminded me I had seen this notice about Heine Brothers offering 10% Pumpkin Spicebergs for one week starting tomorrow.
Continue reading...Autumn Exploration for JCPS Inservice Day
28. September 2010
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Apparently the wee ones are out of school on Monday October 4, 2010 for JCPS inservice day. If you need a good option for your kiddo that day you should check out the Louisville Nature Center’s “Autumn Exploration Art and Nature Camp.” Camp attendees will spend the day hiking, exploring how season changes are evident [...]
Continue reading...$10 Challenge: Bearno’s
27. September 2010
by Ashlee Clark Ordering your own pizza is a display of equal parts independence and self-reliance with a pinch of gluttony. “Look at me,” I often tell myself while perusing online pizza menus as I plot the night’s meal. “I can order any combo of toppings I wish. I need consultation from no one. Take [...]
Continue reading...Michael Pollan at Bellarmine October 7, 2010
27. September 2010
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As I’ve mentioned, I grew up on a farm. My uncles raised dairy cattle and my father raised beef cattle. None of those farms resembled, in any way, the huge cattle operations and feed lots I read about in The Omnivore’s Dilemma. From farm subsidies to the realities of cattle raised in feed lots, it [...]
Continue reading...Ask Fairdale Bigfoot: Fairwell Edition
23. September 2010
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I am saddened that Fairdale Bigfoot is retiring today but please know he will always have a venue at Consuming Louisville should he want to dispense advice or even just write the occasional guest column. Maybe he’ll analyze Derby fashions for us. Dear Fairdale Bigfoot, Other than by terrorizing the residents (and varmints) in a [...]
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30. September 2010
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