Old Weekend Posts

This Labor Day weekend, think globally. WorldFest, one of the region’s largest international festivals, brings four days of expanded world food, music, dance, culture, and education to the Belvedere at 5th and Main streets. More than 70 local and regional entertainers will offer a variety of music, dance styles, and beats, and you can also enjoy a global sampling of cuisine.Also this weekend, you can see a play, enjoy some of the last outdoor concerts of the summer, do some shopping, and more.See our weekend picks below:See a Pulitzer Prize-winning play by Tony Kushner on [...]

The Kentucky State Fair runs through August 27, so you still have time to get to the Kentucky Exposition Center for some rides, food, music, exhibits, and the World's Championship Horse Show, one of the fair's most prestigious events. Download the new Fair mobile app to plan your visit.Also this weekend, experience an adult night of beer and wine tastings at the Louisville Zoo, get some deals on kids' items, enjoy live music and outdoor movies, and see a popular museum exhibit before it closes!Check out our selections below for a fantastic weekend:At the Louisville Zoo's Brew at [...]

Ruth Powderly and Scott Rotterman married last fall in an “absolutely perfect day.” After a long nine years (mostly long distance), my husband and I finally tied the knot. After moving to Louisville from Ohio, we almost immediately fell in love with the city and could not imagine getting married anywhere else.Around 250 guests attended the wedding ceremony held at 2pm at Holy Spirit Church, with a 5:30pm cocktail hour followed by reception until 11:30pm at the Gillespie.Here are the details:Photos: Meagan Jordan Photography Bride’s Favorite Memory: Right before the ceremony, downstairs in the church with [...]

It's time for the annual celebration of the state's best in agriculture and fun . . . and all things fried! The Kentucky State Fair opens today and has something for everyone, from amusement rides and concerts to competitions and crafts. Download the new Fair mobile app to buy tickets, see what's going on when, check concert line-ups, find all of the unique fair food, and more.Check below for other fun happenings this weekend, and don't miss the best places to view the Eclipse, featured at the bottom of this post!Old Louisville LIVE Concert series presents an evening [...]

Feeling like a 'smooooth' weekend? Head to Churchill Downs for the Derby City Jazz Festival, a two-day event featuring some of the world’s best smooth jazz artists, including Maysa (pictured), Marion Meadows, Nick Colionne, Kayla Waters, and more. This weekend also offers events for food lovers from the taco aficionado to the fine dining fan, free outdoor movie nights, organized walks in support of charitable causes, and more.Check out our selections below for a fun weekend:Get your "taco" on at the Taco Walk in downtown New Albany, Indiana. Ticket purchase includes 10 Taco tickets, drink specials, an after [...]

Do you have what it takes to be a Kentuckiana Idol? You can audition Saturday for a panel of judges at 4th Street Live!, where they will select the top five singers — four finalists who will get the chance to skip to the head of the line when the American Idol bus tour auditions come to Louisville on August 30, and one finalist who will go directly to the second round of American Idol auditions. If singing is not your strong suit, then from galas and concerts to fair rides and partying on the street, [...]