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Declan Lowthian

Newsletter Editor

Declan is based in Louisville, Kentucky, the sixth state they’ve lived in. They come from a background in pop culture journalism and outside of work they can be found biking all over town, frequently from used bookstore to used bookstore.

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Culture
Celebrating Record Store Day 2026 in Louisville
Drop (the needle) by your favorite record store this weekend for deals, exclusives, and artist meet-and-greets.
April 16, 2026
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Louisville to host the 2028 US Olympic Gymnastics Trial
Athletes from around the nation will flip, spin, and cartwheel their way into Derby City ahead of the next summer Olympics.
April 15, 2026
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City
Louisville’s most missed businesses
April 14, 2026
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Culture
Your guide to Louisville’s biggest art fairs
Each year, artists from around the state, region, and even country come to Louisville for these art fairs.
April 14, 2026
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Sports
Themed sports nights in Louisville this spring
Take to the stadium for these special theme nights from Louisville’s baseball, soccer, and now football teams.
April 13, 2026
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Where to donate used business clothes
April 8, 2026
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Events
Celebrate Arbor Day in Louisville with TreeFest
Take nature hikes, learn how to identify tree species, and take home a free sapling to plant in your yard on Saturday, April 19.
April 6, 2026
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Jeff Milby
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City
How to turn your yard into a managed natural landscape
Louisville’s Code of Ordinances allows managed natural landscapes — under certain conditions.
April 2, 2026
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Live
Where to have brunch in Louisville
All about the bennys.
April 1, 2026
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Sarah Shadburne
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Culture
Take a step back in time at Sandbox VR
This new virtual reality experience lets you explore the prehistoric world.
April 1, 2026
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Louisville
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
March 30, 2026
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Jeff Milby
A field of bluegrass, topped with brown seeds. A bare ridge in the distance is lined with trees.
Why are Louisville’s allergies so bad?
How plant life and geology make for a truly sneezy spring in Derby City.
March 26, 2026
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Business
Shop around the block: LOUtoday’s guide to reader-recommended small businesses
Put your money where your community is and help us create a guide to small businesses by submitting your favorite local spots and sharing this page with a friend.
March 24, 2026
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Arts
Dwain Lee is back with a second book
“Sinner’s Prayer” is the sequel to last year’s “Plausible Deception.”
March 23, 2026
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Culture
Murray’s Creole Pub is a place for community and storytelling
The latest venture from the former Enso + North of Bourbon chef Lawrence Weeks features deep roots at Murray’s Creole Pub.
March 19, 2026
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Culture
The Louisville Ballet’s 2026-2027 season lineup is here
Carmen, Hamlet, and Frankenstein are dancing their way onto Louisville’s stage
March 19, 2026
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History
Elmer Lucille Allen: Louisville’s artist-scientist-activist
This Louisvillian was the first Black woman chemist at Brown-Forman.
March 18, 2026
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Play
Restaurant Roundup: New and coming-soon restaurants in Derby City
Reservation for two, please.
March 16, 2026
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Sports
Oksana Masters: Louisville’s top Paralympian
This Atherton High School grad is the most decorated American winter Paralympian of all time.
March 4, 2026
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History
Louisville remembers W. K. Stewart
This Louisville bookstore has been closed for over 20 years, but it lives on in the memories of its erstwhile patrons.
February 26, 2026
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History
Finding your family history
These Louisville resources can help you in family history research
February 24, 2026
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Culture
The 2026 Bourbon & Beyond lineup is here
It’s the biggest lineup in the festival’s history
February 18, 2026
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Culture
Tune into the Louisville Orchestra’s 2026-2027 season
From classical music to new compositions and pop music, Louisville’s Grammy-winning orchestra has a little something for everyone this year.
February 17, 2026
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Business
Good Brothers Pharmacy brings a local pharmacy back to the community
This Black-owned pharmacy is bringing local care to Russell and beyond.
February 12, 2026
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Where to play Winter Olympics sports in Louisville
Strap on your skates and grab your sweeping brooms, it’s time for the games
February 9, 2026
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Business
3 developments we’re watching in 2026
These ongoing projects are all slated to see big updates this year.
February 9, 2026
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Culture
How Period, Y’all is fighting period poverty across Kentucky
Meet the organization distributing period products to those who need them throughout the commonwealth.
February 4, 2026
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Louisville’s lost bookstore with a tie to Kurt Vonnegut
This shop served Louisville bookworms for nearly 100 years — and it gets namedropped in a famous novel.
January 27, 2026
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A first look at Mid City Market
The preliminary renderings for what’s to replace Mid City Mall are here.
January 26, 2026
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Upcoming Louisville concerts + exhibits
Mark your calendars for these upcoming shows + showcases here in Derby City.
January 22, 2026
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