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Interview: Grabbing a cold one with “The Bar Belle” Sara Havens [Books]
Ladies and Gentlemen, there was a time in my life when the imposing atmosphere of “The Bar” moved like an ominous cloud over my young, and decidedly lightweight, self. The sticky floor, the museum of horrors on display in the toilet, the squeal of the heavily sloshed – it’s all a carnival of libation that intimidated my little, hermit life; “drinking” (as in, the art of) was, oddly enough, not something I learned in college (one’s already limited understanding of Ulysses tends to suffer under the influence). But I would mature,
Louisville news: Brent Ackerson tells Derby Festival where it can stick its Pegasus Pin edition [News]
- "In a project that officials say will further unite the region, the governors of Kentucky and Indiana announced that along with the city of Jeffersonville, the two states will allocate $22 million to complete the Big Four Bridge pedestrian and bicycle pathway to link Louisville and Southern Indiana. The agreement will turn the unused and rusting span into a new bridge that will connect Louisville’s Waterfront Park to downtown Jeffersonville.
Sampling Local Brews at Louisville Brewfest [Food and dining]
The courtyard of the Mellwood Arts Center was a great place to be last night. There was plenty of good people-watching, amongst the large, well-dressed, independent business-supporting crowd. The weather was nice, the beer was flowing, and the eardrum-shattering noise of the band inside the main hall was muffled. The bands weren't bad, they just overwhelmed the indoor space so much that the people pouring the beer could hardly hear the orders, and conversation was impossible.
Things to do in Southern Indiana this weekend [Southern Indiana]
I'm not a huge fan of the weekend before the Fourth of July. Even if there is plenty to do, it's all overshadowed by the fact that next weekend will undoubtedly be much more awesome. Still, there are plenty of things to do in Southern Indiana this weekend, so don't let my Fourth-of-July-inspired pessimism make you feel like you shouldn't leave home. Blame that on the heat.
Hop to it: O’Shea’s hosting Hop Week, six-course dinner [Highlands]
Attention beer lovers (and that’s most of you, right?)! O’Shea’s, 956 Baxter Ave., is hosting Hop Week June 21–27, kicking off with a special dinner on Sunday, June 20.
Three reasons to cross the bridge this weekend [Southern Indiana]
I know there are Louisvillians out there who claim that there is no reason for them to ever come to Indiana. As a former Louisville resident, I was called to Indiana by a much lower mortgage payment. But if the lower cost of living isn't enough to bring you to Southern Indiana, maybe these three weekend events will help you work up the courage to drive across a bridge:
Tickets on sale today for beer festival [Highlands]
Take the dog for a walk and raise your glass—tickets for the 2nd Annual Great Flanagan’s Beer Festival go on sale today at noon.
New York Times reports what Louisvillians already know: Growlers good
Fill your glass and heart at Winterfest Beer Festival
This Friday fill both your glass and your heart by taking part in this year’s Winterfest Beer Festival at the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave.
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