Ned Beatty might not be the first name one thinks of when they think of sports in the city of Louisville, theatre certainly. Appearing in countless notable films and being a several time Oscar and Emmy Award nominee, the Louisville native who spent much of his formative years in the St. Matthews area is highly accomplished in his field; arguably the most well-known character actor currently working.
It has been said that the night belongs to lovers. I suppose “said” is a subtle term – wailed as a raw and sexual anthem is perhaps more appropriate. Being the diurnal creatures that we are biologically meant to be, the nighttime has forever held an intoxicating allure for our more basic instincts. The mystique and danger of the dark is something that excites our primal senses but also ignites our fears. Empires (both corporate and historical) have been built on the glow of illuminated darkness; both our pockets and our natural resources pay dearly
For many adults, the Holiday season can be a time of hair-raising stress. There are relatives to be wrangled, pies to be baked, trees to be trimmed and endless rounds of wondering if Santa will be able to afford all the right presents. Let’s not even talk about the shopping situation at The Mall.
Come experience Vegas-style entertainment and fun at Vegas in the ‘Ville on Saturday, September 24, 2011. Festivities begin at 5:00 p.m. for Texas Hold ’em Registration and the party begins at 6:00 p.m. Vegas in the ‘Ville is a charitable gaming fundraiser to benefit Whitehall House and Garden, which began in 2007 and founded by Jason Walters.
This article appears in the July 2011 issue of LouisvilleMagazine. To subscribe, please visit loumag.com.
The St. Matthews Farmers' Market will return for its fifth season Saturday, May 14, at Beargrass Christian Church, located at 4100 Shelbyville Road.
The market will be open each Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon. The market will be open through October 8.
Along with local produce, the market offers food such as waffles, crepes, wraps, muffins, scones, barbecue, burgers, gelato and popcorn.
Local concert promoter, freelance music journalist and musician, Hunter Embry, recently announced a new original live music series at Zazoo's which he is calling The New Vintage. Unlike other original monthly showcases around town, The New Vintage will occur weekly and debut on Saturday, February 5th featuring Scott Carney of Wax Fang, Cougar Experess, and Embry's own band, The Bad Reeds.
In the tradition of the Running of the Brides, three of Louisville's finest bridal boutiques have come together for an exciting event. On Sunday, December 12 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm, The Wedding Gown Dash will feature bridal gowns from The Couture Closet, Rebecca's Wedding Boutique, and Sher's marked down an incredible 75 to 90%! Put your running shoes on and head to Rebecca's to shop for the bridal gown of your dreams. Located at Rebecca's Wedding Boutique in St. Matthews. No appointment is necessary. First come first serve.
Usually, becoming a successful independent restaurant is enough of an underdog success story…
But Naked Pizza became a successful independent restaurant in a Katrina-ravaged part of New Orleans in 2006 while the city was still recovering. And they did it selling what they refer to as the “World’s Healthiest Pizza.”
So if you’ve already been that successful at facing huge challenges, why not just go after the other obvious obstacles that stand in your way?
