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Tornado warnings catch Louisvillians by surprise; dinner gets cold [News]

Damage initially seems to lie through the middle of Jefferson County with Churchill Downs reportedly suffering severe damage to horse barns.

What started out as an average summer day with a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms, quickly turned into an atypical summer day with an unusual and seemingly unannounced tornado outbreak with very little lead time.

Initially, a very small thunderstorm turned tornadic, crossing the county from west to east. Several witnesses reported funnel clouds as the storm traveled across the county.

Favorites on foot: Five great urban walks [Fitness & Health]

There is no shortage of charming diversions when walking downtown - the streetscape is a living lecture on the history, architecture and urban development of Louisville.

This article appears in the March 2011 issue of LouisvilleMagazine. To subscribe, please visit loumag.com.

By Nina Walfoort

Walking is the bargain basement of the fitness world. It’s easy, affordable and doesn’t require fancy equipment. “All you need is pair of good shoes, motivation and an interesting place to walk,” says Angela Hollingsworth, who led walking groups for years as a health educator for Metro Louisville.

Favorites on Foot: Five Great urban Walks [Health & Fitness]

Touring the Triangle immerses you in a near-overload of Louisville history — architectural, political and social. You’ll see a mix of housing types, architectural styles and exterior detailing unmatched in Louisville and rare in any city.

This article appears in the January 2011 issue of Louisville Magazine. To subscribe, please visit loumag.com.

By Nina Walfoort

Part 3 of 5 . . .

Favorites on foot: Five great urban walks [Fitness & Health]

Walking is the bargain basement of the fitness world. It’s easy, affordable and doesn’t require fancy equipment. “All you need is pair of good shoes, motivation and an interesting place to walk,” says Angela Hollingsworth, who led walking groups for years as a health educator for Metro Louisville.

This article appears in the March 2011 issue of LouisvilleMagazine. To subscribe, please visit loumag.com.

Part one of five in a series . . .

 

The doggies stole the show at the Runway & Rescue event! [Fashion]

Not only did nearly 400 (fabulously dressed) people attend Saturday night's Runway & Rescue, but the animals of Shelby County are closer than ever to being housed in their new state-of-the-art animal sanctuary.•Pictures: Runway & Rescue event! @ The Henry Clay

Pictures: Runway & Rescue event! @ The Henry Clay

Winter Woofs brings Christmas cheer to families [Theater]

The Divas and Dogs Cabaret presented Winter Woofs at Art Sanctuary and Alley Theater on December 18 & 19 to the delight of many families with kids of all ages.

Diane Wasnac and Barbara Polk are divas but they had to share the stage with their co-stars, Bonzer, Bizzo and Cooey during their Christmas themed show Winter Woofs at Art Sanctuary and Alley Theater on December 10 and 11.

Families got together and people of all ages enjoyed the physical comedy of Wasnac, the interactive songs by Polk and really enjoyed the dogs' performances during this Divas and Dogs production.

Winter Woofs brings Divas and Dogs to the Art Sanctuary and Alley Theater [Theater]

Circus talents and canine co-stars equal an awesome show for families on Sunday, December 19.

Photos: Diane Wasnak rehearses with canine co-performer Bisso before Saturday showing of Winter Woofs at The Art Sanctuary and Alley Theater. Diane Wasnak is a physical comedienne, specializing in circus talents, mime, and clowning.  The other dog co-stars are Bonzern and Cooey.  This is a great show for families and runs again on Sunday, December 19 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $8 for children ages 12-years-old and under and $12 for adults.

 

Dog Days of Summer Dog Parade and Costume Contest [Highlands]

Grab your furriest family member and come out on Saturday August 21st to Swanson Reed Galleries for a dogtastic good time!

Looking for a fun way to get your dog involved in a family-friendly activity? Swanson Reed Galleries has just the event for your entire family, with Fido included!

Swanson Reed, along with our neighboring retailers, is sponsoring "Dog Days of Summer" Dog Parade and Costume Contest Saturday August 21, 2010 from 10am-1pm. For a $5 entry fee, enjoy an afternoon of parading, costuming and dog booths for your four-legged animal. Judging of the event will be done by Laura Shine of WFPK Radio, with 100% of the proceeds benefiting “No Kill Louisville”.

Shamrock Pet Foundation party to help end pet overpopulation [Crescent Hill]

Louisville non-profit prepares for 14th annual event to help local pet community.

The Shamrock Pet Foundation, Inc. is a Louisville non-profit that exists to “to end pet overpopulation, reduce the number of companion animals destroyed in local shelters, and to save or enhance the lives of animals in need in our community.”

It doesn’t matter if you are a “pet person” or not, this is a cause that helps the entire community. And with Bob Barker’s daily television appearance no longer in the mix - it is a cause that could probably use some extra help.

Fireworks, Fourth, Fun and…Fido? [Fourth of July]

It’s the dog days of summer—but Independence Day fireworks aren’t a rite of summer that our pets particularly look forward to. Whether you take your dog to watch the rockets or leave your pal at home, here’s how to keep your four-footed friend safe and feeling secure as the skies light up.

It’s the dog days of summer—but Independence Day fireworks aren’t a rite of summer that our pets particularly look forward to. Whether you take your dog to watch the rockets or leave your pal at home, here’s how to keep your four-footed friend safe and feeling secure as the skies light up.

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