Archive | February, 2011
A Few Days Off
In case you’re not on the Twitters let me give you a brief rundown of the past several weeks: – Dad: minor orthopedic surgery – B: felled by major infection that had her house bound for a week which meant lots of nursemaid duty for me; she has a birthday this weekend – Grace: in [...]
Continue reading...Louisville Kickstarter: Help Jenn Stout Make Her New CD
24. February 2011
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Hey there it’s time for another edition of Louisville Kickstarter and this time it’s not a movie project that I’m highlighting. Nope, this time it’s music! Louisville musician Jenn Stout needs a little help getting the funding to record, mix and master her new CD and all the accompanying other costs. She’s trying to raise [...]
Continue reading...$10 Challenge: Happy Buddha
23. February 2011
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by Ashlee Clark A “B” letter grade is acceptable in most areas of life – except for restaurant health inspection ratings. In the food arena, many a nose will turn up at the sight of a B in the window. Here’s what will earn a restaurant a B in Jefferson County, Ky., via the health [...]
Continue reading...Behind the Creative Process of Red Nose Studio March 3, 2011
23. February 2011
The Louisville Graphic Design Association is bringing illustrator Chris Sickels to town next Thursday March 3, 2010. He’ll be giving a behind the scenes look into his creative process. And an exhibition of his work will be on display at The Green Building through April May 27. The creative force behind Red Nose Studio, Chis [...]
Continue reading...Worried About that Borders Gift Card? Carmichael’s Has You Covered
18. February 2011
The interwebs were abuzz a couple days ago with the news of Borders financial trouble and the fact that two of their Louisville stores (4th Street & Hurstbourne Lane) are on the chopping block. While what I’m about to share won’t ease the sting of losing a bookstore in your neighborhood it might help a [...]
Continue reading...Ghyslain on Market to Open in April
17. February 2011
I got a press release this morning giving a bit of information about a new restaurant coming to East Market in a couple months. I’m a little excited about this place because it’s possible that in a few weeks I’ll be spending a whole lot of time down on East Market and the more awesome [...]
Continue reading...Esquire Finds Bar Wisdom in Louisville: Joy Perrine
17. February 2011
You all know how much I love both Joy Perrine and Jack’s Lounge so I’m beyond giddy at this lovely interview with Joy that you can find over at Esquire. The interview is loaded with choice quotes that give you insight into Joy’s personality and let you know exactly why you should get to Jack’s [...]
Continue reading...Coming Soon: Highland Morning
15. February 2011
Last week on Twitter my friend Linda mentioned walking by the now defunct Caspian Grill on Bardstown Road (near Day’s/Edenside Gallery/Ultra Pop) and seeing signs in it for a new restaurant. I drove by myself on the way to work this morning and saw the same signs and have to say I’m a little excited. [...]
Continue reading...If The Weather Holds
15. February 2011
As the Indigo Girls once said “we’ll make it fine if the weather holds but if the weather holds then we’ll have missed the point.” Meaning we’ve got to take advantage of this spring-like weather as much as humanly possible before it’s gone and a good way to do that is by sipping margaritas and [...]
Continue reading...Sustainable City Series: Health and the Built Environment
14. February 2011
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Next Thursday the 15th forum of the Sustainable City Series will be taking place. It’s focus will be on how the “built environment” influences and impacts public health. From the layout and arrangement of streets and highways to houses, businesses, schools and parks, our built environment directly and indirectly affects public health. The growing body [...]
Continue reading...- LVL1 Boneyard Hackathon
- Get to Know Your Parks: Joe Creason
- Volunteer Days at Fox Hollow Farm
- Buy Local First Fair Sunday May 20, 2012
- Bardstown Bound Spring 2012 Edition This Saturday May 19, 2012
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25. February 2011
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