Previously, I looked through video at some of the classic sports moments in the city’s history; today I continue that look.
The most iconic baseball team in the city shared its name with the first professional basketball team, the Louisville Colonels basketball squad suited up in 1947 for the Professional Basketball League of America.
Over the past couple of months I’ve researched the history of Louisville sports. Mostly from a personal curiosity I went in simply wanting to know what sports landscape led us collectively to where we are. Around the world sport tells so much about the people of an area at a time.
I looked into the individuals, the landmarks, the games and events- the times.
Recently, on 11.11.11 to be exact, I had the opportunity to witness a friend of mine create one of the most phenomenal art performances I’ve ever seen. Hailing from Owensboro Kentucky, Aaron Kizer, of Kizer Arts, who's proficient at speed painting and street art, created the above tribute painting of Steve Jobs in just minutes.
On August 29, thousands of zombies descended upon the Highlands, and when I say thousands, I mean it.
Check out this video by Donnie Yeoman to get an idea of the madness that was Louisville Zombie Attack 2011. May the irony of the song he chose not be lost on you. Don't miss the zombie band at the end playing Gaga's Poker Face with Percussion, saxophone, trumpet, trombone and clarinet.
The Fat Friday Trolley Hop gets underway with another entertaining round of featured stops along Louisville's Historic Frankfort Avenue. It's expected to be a hot one, with heat indices hanging out around 100F.
According to a press release, Verizon Wireless is hoping to expand its 4G LTE coverage area to cover most of Louisville.
According to the press release noted by Business First Louisville, Verizon Wireless plans to have most of Louisville covered by July 21 and will include most of the area inside Interstate 265.
Welcome to the 4G LTE family, the newest device vying for room at the table – the Samsung DROID Charge via Verizon Wireless. The second smart phone introduced to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network rocks out with the following specs:
Verizon Wireless (VZW) officially entered the 4G market in December 2010, launching in 38 markets with their 4G LTE network that touts speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. Most recently, those that have 4G enabled devices may have noticed the rollout in downtown Louisville for Thunder Over Louisville and future plans for Derby day 4G LTE coverage.
The day has arrive, I repeat the day has arrived. Prince William and Kate finally tie the knot and in royal fashion. Why miss out on all the action here in Louisville, when you can stream all the excitement from the convenience of your computer. Check out the below video of William and Kate's big day... live, that is.
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