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Brent Schanding

Audience Editor, LOUtoday + LEXtoday

Brent is based in Louisville, KY. He’s covered everything from snake-handling pastors in East Tennessee, to shark attacks in coastal Maine, to UFO sightings near Area 51 in Nevada. Find him on the back-roads where he’s on a quest to find the best country stores + markets.

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Six pot-bellied pigs race on a turf track at the Blue Grass Fair in Lexington, KY.
Festivals
3 must-dos for the Bluegrass Fair
Whether you’re looking for food that’s fried, an extreme ride, or something you’ve never tried — this is your guide.
June 2, 2025
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Culture
What the cicadas missed since their last visit to LEX in 2008
After 17 years the bugs are back + Lexington is a whole lot different these days.
May 23, 2025
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Culture
How Chef Edward Lee’s heritage shapes his culinary identity
The Louisville restaurateur credits his Korean American identity for inspiring some of his famous fusion dishes.
May 22, 2025
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Food
3 ways to mark International Pickle Week in Lexington
Whether you’re looking to treat yourself by ordering a pickle dish at a restaurant, buy a jar of local pickles from the store, or make your own pickled dish at home — we’ve got your cravings covered.
May 22, 2025
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Food
3 ways to mark International Pickle Week in Louisville
Whether you’re looking to order some fried pickles at a restaurant, buy a jar of pickles from the store, or make your own pickled dish at home — we’ve got your cravings covered.
May 21, 2025
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Business
5 bourbons you can only find in Kentucky (for now)
These labels are distilled in such small batches they’re nearly impossible to find outside the Bluegrass State.
May 21, 2025
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Culture
What to know about the Kentucky Beer Cheese Festival
The one-of-a-kind event returns June 14 to downtown Winchester and is set to include a few “firsts” for its 2025 line-up.
May 21, 2025
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Food
Bid in a live art auction at this year’s F.E.A.S.T event
In addition to dishes from some of the top chef’s around, here’s what to expect at the annual foodie fundraiser.
May 15, 2025
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Culture
4 surprising truths behind the Broadway hit “Oh, Mary!”
Here’s what the Tony-nominated satire nailed about Lexington’s most misunderstood First Lady: Mary Todd Lincoln.
May 14, 2025
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Food
Try these Kentucky-centric pairings for Lexington Craft Beer Week
From mild to wild, we recommend sampling these new local releases with some of our favorite Kentucky beer cheese spreads.
May 13, 2025
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Culture
How to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month in Louisville
New fests in 2025 will showcase contributions of our local Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
May 9, 2025
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Water Front Botanical Garden
City
4 places to see peak spring blooms
We know where to go to watch the flowers grow.
May 9, 2025
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Business
These are your favorite businesses’ favorite businesses
For Small Business Week, we asked Lexington entrepreneurs to share their love for other small bizzes that everyone should know about. Here’s what they said.
May 8, 2025
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Brent Schanding
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Business
These are your favorite businesses’ favorite businesses
For Small Business Week, we asked Louisville entrepreneurs to share their love for other small bizzes that everyone should know about.
May 7, 2025
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Brent Schanding
Leestown Coffee House
Business
Our order at Leestown Coffee House
We’re serving up our top four faves.
May 7, 2025
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Business
Publix is supermarket sweeping Kentucky
The popular chain has announced plans for its 13th store in the state.
May 5, 2025
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City
Trager MicroForest making progress in downtown Louisville
Founder’s Square is about to be a lot more green.
April 28, 2025
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Mannequins on display are clothed in historically fashionable outfits.
Culture
Kentucky Derby Museum turns 40
More than 7.2 million have visited since its opening.
April 28, 2025
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Pegasus Parade
Events
Pegasus Parade: Know before you go
Expect a ‘Pink Out Party’ downtown as the signature Kentucky Derby Fest event rolls down Broadway.
April 23, 2025
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