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Attractions
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Text Rain: newest permanent installation comes to 21c Museum Hotel
(Sep 2, 2010)
Text Rain: newest permanent installation comes to 21c Museum HotelText Rain is the latest permanent installation to come to 21c Museum Hotel. The interative installation by Camille Utterback and Romy Achituv that allows visitors to seemingly bat around letters with their own bodies.
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Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial: True heroes recognized
(Aug 23, 2010)
Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial: True heroes recognizedAt dusk, visitors to the Congressional Medal of Honor Memorial in the Circle City's White River State Park can hear the stories of those who have received the country's highest award for military valor.
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Angel Mounds: Offering a heavenly peek at prehistory
(Aug 15, 2010)
Angel Mounds: Offering a heavenly peek at prehistoryCenturies before there was an Evansville, people found southwestern Indiana an attractive home. See where and how native Americans lived at Angel Mounds State Historic Site.
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Mesker Park Zoo: A world of wildlife, minutes away
(Jul 21, 2010)
Mesker Park Zoo: A world of wildlife, minutes awayExplore an Amazon rainforest, visit a prairie dog village, feed a giraffe and paddle a swan boat across Lake Victoria — you can do it all in a day at Evansville’s Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden. An Evansville favorite since 1928, the zoo is worth a visit from anyone in the tri-state region. Recent additions such as the rainforest-themed Amazonia and the renovated nocturnal exhibit make it more enticing than ever.
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Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft: Celebrating the state's artisans
(Jul 13, 2010)
Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft: Celebrating the state's artisansStirring oil paintings, exquisite blown-glass vases, woven art, glorious quilts and more, Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft celebrates traditional and functional art in its four exhibition galleries. Each year, more than 165,000 visit the museum, located on Main Street in downtown Louisville.
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Louisville Historic Tours: Showing the sights to visitors, natives alike
(Jul 7, 2010)
Louisville Historic Tours: Showing the sights to visitors, natives alikeInterested in Louisville’s history? Do you go ga-ga for Victorian architecture? Does the thought of ghosts haunting several spots in Old Louisville send a delicious shiver down your spine? Well, Louisville Historic Tours has exactly the right tour for you.
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Columbus, Ind.’s architecture: Small town earns great acclaim
(Jul 2, 2010)
Columbus, Ind.’s architecture: Small town earns great acclaimColumbus’ Architecture Tours reveal why this city of just 39,000 ranks sixth in the United States in architectural innovation and design. Located just an hour from both Louisville and Indianapolis, Columbus lives up to its designation by National Geographic Traveler as a “jewel in the regional [that’s] truly part of America’s architectural heritage.”
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Georgetown Drive-in: Hot films, cool setting
(Jun 6, 2010)
Georgetown Drive-in: Hot films, cool settingEnjoy the nostalgia of the drive-in theaters of yesteryear while catching the latest Hollywood blockbusters at the Georgetown Drive-in Theater.
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Clark National Park: Capturing the saga of the Northwest Territory
(Jun 1, 2010)
Clark National Park: Capturing the saga of the Northwest TerritoryVisitors to the George Rogers Clark National Historical Park will learn the story of a history-changing battle and of the 26-year-old hero who orchestrated the victory.
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Louisville Science Center: stop by for some serious fun
(Jun 1, 2010)
Louisville Science Center: stop by for some serious funThe Louisville Science Center takes its mission seriously: to make science fun! The center features more than 120 interactive exhibits, a four-story IMAX Theatre, a 2,600-year-old mummy, KidZone, and more.
Events
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ looks back to 1974 tornado
(Aug 28, 2010)
‘Wheel of Fortune’ looks back to 1974 tornado“Wheel of Fortune” installation at 21c Museum Hotel’s Atrium serves as reminder of deadly 1974 tornado that literally ripped Louisville apart. The installion, which is free, runs June 4 through October.
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Ring of Fire blazes into Derby Dinner Playhouse
(Aug 9, 2010)
Ring of Fire blazes into Derby Dinner PlayhouseThe new Broadway musical recounting the remarkable life of legendary singer-songwriter Johnny Cash, Ring of Fire, comes to Derby Dinner Playhouse from Aug. 17 to Sept. 26.
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Angel Mounds hosts treasures of ancient culture
(Aug 6, 2010)
Angel Mounds hosts treasures of ancient cultureA lot of treasures are found underground — diamonds, rubies, veins of gold and silver. From Nov. 6, 2010, to Jan. 14, 2011, Evansville’s Angel Mounds State Historic Site will display treasures of a different sort. Visitors will be treated to a trove of rare artifacts from the ancient Americans who lived in nearby Posey County nearly 1,700 years ago.
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Randy Newman brings Hollywood to Louisville Sept. 25
(Aug 3, 2010)
Randy Newman brings Hollywood to Louisville Sept. 25Louisville Orchestra kicks off its 2010–11 Pops season with Randy Newman: A Night of Hollywood Greats. Singer-songwriter Randy Newman brings Hollywood to the Derby City on Sept.. 25 at Whitney Hall at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.
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Natalie Cole provides royal evening of song at French Lick Resort
(Aug 2, 2010)
Natalie Cole provides royal evening of song at French Lick ResortSinging since she was 6, daughter of the legendary Nat King Cole, singer-songwriter Natalie Cole is equally adept at jazz, pop and rhythm ’n blues. Spend an unforgettable evening with Natalie Cole, a nine-time winner of the Grammy Award, on Sept. 24 at French Lick Resort. The French Lick Resort is just a little more than an hour from downtown Louisville.
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Kathy Griffin’s observations on the D-List get an ‘A’
(Jul 25, 2010)
Kathy Griffin’s observations on the D-List get an ‘A’Sharp-tongued comedian Kathy Griffin, star of the Bravo reality show My Life on the D-List, brings her stand-up act to Horseshoe Casino Hotel Southern Indiana on Sept. 11. The casino is just 25 minutes from downtown Louisville.
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‘Red River’ exhibit at KMAC runs through Oct. 9
(Jul 17, 2010)
‘Red River’ exhibit at KMAC runs through Oct. 9A new exhibit, Red River: The Narrative Carvings of Edgar Tolson, Donny Tolson, Carl McKenzie and Earnest Patton, which features 10 or more works by four artists of the Campton School, begins July 24 at the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft and runs through Oct. 9.
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Cinderella waltzes into Derby Dinner Playhouse July 6
(Jul 7, 2010)
Cinderella waltzes into Derby Dinner Playhouse July 6Come see Cinderella and have a ball! Derby Dinner Playhouse presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella, the eternally popular musical, from July 6 to Aug. 16.
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Andy Warhol: Myths runs though Sept. 30 at J.B. Speed Art Museum
(Jul 7, 2010)
Andy Warhol: Myths runs though Sept. 30 at J.B. Speed Art MuseumAndy Warhol: Myths runs through Sept. 30 at the J.B. Speed Art Museum — and that’s no myth! The Myths portfolio of 10 screenprints of iconic figures in popular culture is one of Warhol’s most sought-after collections.
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Moody Blues perform at the Horseshoe Casino Hotel June 19
(Jun 22, 2010)
Moody Blues perform at the Horseshoe Casino Hotel June 19The Moody Blues has been drawing crowds for four decades. The British band brings its eclectic music to Horseshoe Casino Hotel Southern Indiana on June 19. The casino is just 25 minutes from downtown Louisville.
Breaking News
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Bellarmine Graduate Launches Clothing Line
(Aug 26, 2010)
Bellarmine Graduate Launches Clothing LineBellarmine graduate Zach Braman just launched his own clothing line, IGG-E Threads.
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Double Hand Transplant Completed with Live Twitter Updates
(Aug 26, 2010)
Double Hand Transplant Completed with Live Twitter UpdatesKentucky's first double hand transplant was completed Wednesday at Jewish Hospital hand Care Center with live Twitter updates during surgery.
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Fire Now Looks Like Homicide
(Aug 24, 2010)
Fire Now Looks Like HomicideFire investigation turns into homicide investigation.
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Back to School, Back to School
(Aug 23, 2010)
Back to School, Back to SchoolThe University of Louisville and Bellarmine University begin school today.
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School Starts for Jefferson County
(Aug 17, 2010)
School Starts for Jefferson CountyAbout 900 buses departed this morning as Jefferson County welcomed back students for the first day of school.
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GPS Used to Find Missing Child
(Aug 11, 2010)
GPS Used to Find Missing ChildA Louisville parent used GPS to track missing child.
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Deliberations Over; Verdict is Out
(Aug 6, 2010)
Deliberations Over; Verdict is OutAfter two days of deliberations, Karen Sypher is found guilty of extorting UofL basketball coach Rick Pitino.
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Jury Continues Deliberation on Extortion Case
(Aug 5, 2010)
Jury Continues Deliberation on Extortion CaseLouisville federal jury resumed deliberations Thursday morning in the trial of Karen Sypher.
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Defense Case Rests
(Aug 4, 2010)
Defense Case RestsThe defense rested its case as they entered the eighth day of trial.
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Trial Continues; Sypher says "It was stupid"
(Aug 3, 2010)
Trial Continues; Sypher says "It was stupid"Karen Sypher's alleged sexual partner testifies that she admitted extortion of Rick Pitino was 'stupid'
Restaurants
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Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor continues a century of great food
(Jul 2, 2010)
Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor continues a century of great foodGenerations of children and their parents have enjoyed fountain sodas, phosphates and ice cream at Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor and Museum. You will want to experience this 100-year-old Columbus, Ind., institution for yourself. The eatery is located between Louisville and Indianapolis.
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Dizzy Whiz Drive-in: Where car hops still "hop to it"
(May 30, 2010)
Dizzy Whiz Drive-in: Where car hops still "hop to it"At the Dizzy Whiz Drive-in, open since1947, the menu and the prices seem stuck in a time warp. Crooner Frank Sinatra and poodle skirts may have come and gone, but the Old Louisville landmark still has car hops bring favorite comfort food to your car.
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Rocky's Italian Grill: still the place for pizza and more
(May 24, 2010)
Rocky's Italian Grill: still the place for pizza and moreFrom its days as Rocky's Sub Pub to its newest incarnation as Rocky's Italian Grill, this Southern Indiana eatery has been the go-to place for pizza and Italian favorites for 30 years.
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The Oakroom: Kentucky's only AAA Five Diamond restaurant
(Jul 21, 2009)
The Oakroom: Kentucky's only AAA Five Diamond restaurantRecall Louisville's Golden Age with a visit to The Oakroom, a fine-dining restaurant at the Seelbach Hotel, built in 1904.
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Ollie's Trolley: Hop on board the burger express
(Jul 6, 2009)
Ollie's Trolley: Hop on board the burger expressYou won't need a ticket to hop on board Ollie's Trolley - just an appetite for fast-food basics in a nostalgic setting.
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Proof on Main: artistry on your plate, on the wall
(Jun 19, 2009)
Proof on Main: artistry on your plate, on the wallAt Proof on Main, the artistry applies as much to the food before you as to the paintings and sculptures around you.
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Mike Linnig's: serving up seafood since 1925
(May 30, 2009)
Mike Linnig's: serving up seafood since 1925A Louisville institution since 1925, Mike Linnig's serves up enormous portions of fried whitefish, catfish, oysters, clams, alligator and the house specialty, frog legs.
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English Grill Restaurant: 4 diamonds, Kentucky flair
(May 19, 2009)
English Grill Restaurant: 4 diamonds, Kentucky flairFor an unforgettable evening of fine dining, the English Grill has a lot to offer. This AAA Four-Diamond restaurant provides excellent food amidst oak-paneled splendor.
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J. Graham's: home of the legendary Hot Brown
(May 19, 2009)
J. Graham's: home of the legendary Hot BrownTucked into a corner of Louisville's historic Brown Hotel, J. Graham's offers guests casual dining for breakfast or lunch. And it's a chance to order a legendary Hot Brown in the very hotel where the Louisville specialty was invented.
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Cunningham's Restaurant: more than just fine fish sandwiches
(Mar 30, 2009)
Cunningham's Restaurant: more than just fine fish sandwichesWhether it's a home-style dinner, Sunday brunch or the long-loved fried fish sandwiches on rye, Cunningham's stands as a Louisville favorite.
