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Summer Reading Kickoff

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:26:45 +0000

On June 1, from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m., the main branch of the Louisville Free Public Library is throwing a kickoff party for their summer reading campaign. The initiative is designed ...

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Be a Tourist (and Stay Home!)

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:06:05 +0000

As I blogged about last year, May (once the Kentucky Derby is behind us) is the month for residents of Southern Indiana and Louisville to enjoy discounts at museums, hotels, restaurants and more. The special offers are valid May 6-31 and are available to anyone with proof of residency, be it a Kentucky, Indiana, military or local student ID.

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Next Up: Mother's Day

Sun, 05 May 2013 11:14:12 +0000

Mother's Day is Sunday, May 12, 2013. What will you be doing to celebrate? If you are looking for ideas, I've compiled a list of places to go and things to do. Do you have an idea I've missed? Let me know, I'd be happy to add it.

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Headed to the Races?

Thu, 02 May 2013 10:13:56 +0000

Today's the parade, tomorrow is Oaks and Saturday is Derby! What is on your weekend agenda?

Many will be attending private parties full of Derby foods (I'm a sucker for Benedictine myself), others will spend their time at Churchill Downs. Which horse do you think will wear the garland of roses in 2013?

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Derby Week

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 09:24:26 +0000

Are you ready for Derby? With Thunder Over Louisville and the Great Balloon Glow behind us, the horses will be running for the roses before we know it. The city ...

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That's Right, It's Derbytime

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:41:55 +0000

With Thunder Over Louisville behind us, it is officially Derby season. I took in Thunder at the Fire & Art event at Cressman Center and, I suspect many of you ...

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Thunder Over Louisville

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:21:12 +0000

It's more than a fireworks show, it's the nation's premier pyrotechnic event! This Saturday, April 20, the riverfront will be electric with Thunder Over Louisville festivities. The theme this year is Thunder Vision, expect to hear music from classic and current television shows during the display. Thunder is FREE but the popularity of the event means many will be spending the entire day on the riverfront in order to secure a good seat. If you are willing to part with some cash, the following places will offer snacks, family activities and an optimal viewing spot.

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The Expanding Cellar Door

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:48:16 +0000

Less than a month ago I blogged about Hillbilly Tea's expansion, and now another locally-owned business is increasing their breadth. 2013 is set to be a banner year for Cellar Door Chocolates.

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NCAA CHAMPIONS

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:58:09 +0000

Congratulations to the Louisville Cardinals! What a great game. I was up later than usual--I think most of us were, judging from the honking, fireworks and cheers--so today I'll be heading to my local coffee shop. I have a feeling everyone will be in a good mood today! And tonight, we watch the women's team...

Go Cards!

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:57:47 +0000

University of Louisville's basketball teams, both men's and women's, are doing so well fans are wearing red shirts every day of the week! I have a feeling we are all doing a lot of cold loads to keep our stacks of sportswear clean and at the ready.

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