Archive | February, 2012
Reminder: Arcade Expo This Weekend March 2-4, 2012
Just a friendly reminder that the Louisville Arcade Expo is this weekend. I cannot wait to get kick some ghost ass in Ms. PacMan and lower my head in shame at how poorly I play Galaga. We moved the show to the Ramada Plaza on Bluegrass Parkway for more room. As you know last year, [...]
Continue reading...The Vision of a Generation: Photographs from The Parklands of Floyds Fork
29. February 2012
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A new exhibit of nature photography from three Louisville-based photographers opens this Friday at the Green Building at 5PM as part of the monthly First Friday trolley hop. Called “The Vision of a Generation: Photographs from The Parklands of Floyds Fork” the exhibit features work from Bob Hower, John Nation and Ted Wathen. The natural [...]
Continue reading...Let’s Get Better Acquainted With Our Parks
29. February 2012
We’re debuting a new series called “Get To Know Your Parks” tomorrow. The series will be a collection of guest posts from Louisville Metro Parks that teach us some history and/or lesser known facts about various parks in Louisville. As someone who knows shamefully little about our parks (other than the big ones we all [...]
Continue reading...Sustainable City: Creating a Healthy, Vibrant Louisville March 13, 2012
28. February 2012
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I can’t recall which television program it was that first told me about Guillermo Peñalosa, former mayor of Bogota, Columbia but I remember being really impressed with some of the things he accomplished including opening up over 90 kilometers of city roads that are car-free on Sunday. There are more kilometers of car-free roads in [...]
Continue reading...Documentary Night at The Trilliquin Center March 4, 2012
28. February 2012
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Right before the Super Bowl I told you about The Trilliquin Center’s movie night, in case the Super Bowl wasn’t your thing. Turns out their movie night is a regular thing. They show an interesting documentary, give you free popcorn and raise money for charity. That’s a pretty good way to spend an evening I [...]
Continue reading...Out of Cordoba Screening at UofL February 28, 2012
27. February 2012
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As far as I can tell this screening of the documentary “Out of Cordoba” at UofL tomorrow evening is free and open to the public. The film explores two fascinating figures and a unique period of religious co-existence. The filmmaker will be on hand for a discussion following the film. OUT OF CORDOBA is a [...]
Continue reading...Author of The Inspired Vegan at UofL Thursday March 1, 2012
27. February 2012
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My beloved is no longer vegan but we amassed a sizable number of vegan cookbooks during the year and a half that she was. Some of them were what I would consider “good for being vegan” cookbooks but some of them are “really good, no matter what your dietary preferences and restrictions.” Both of the [...]
Continue reading...Re-Purposeful at Salvo Collective March 2-April 30, 2012
27. February 2012
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I’m not really sure what to expect from this exhibit based on the description: “In their transformation of the gallery into an outdoor living space, Salvo artists collaboratively reveal a sustainable and repurposed approach to design and living that will take you outdoors just in time for spring.” But I tend to dig whatever is [...]
Continue reading...Unsolicited Business Love: Hound Dog Press
22. February 2012
I’ve traditionally been really bad about having business cards on-hand to pass out. I’ve spoken at two events in the past month and was asked at least a few times at each event for a business card and alas I had no business cards to give. I knew that, particularly as we get closer and [...]
Continue reading...Thin Mint Drink at Red Hot Roasters
21. February 2012
I swung by Red Hot Roasters yesterday and they gave me one of their new Girl Scout Cookie inspired drinks to try. Naturally I chose the thin mint drink. And you guys, it comes with an actual thin mint: It’s funny, I’m not really a mint person but I love thin mints because it’s just [...]
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- Volunteer Days at Fox Hollow Farm
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29. February 2012
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