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EDITOR’S NOTE

OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEXT

By Erica Rucker | erucker@leoweekly.com let’s think about this Editor’s Note as housekeeping. LEO, like so many news outlets, has been through many changes in the last year, so we’ll try to fill you in as best we can.

Firstly, this issue is our second to last for the year. We’ll have one more in December and then we’ll take a nice long break for the holidays and from the print. We will still be sharing content online, but our print schedule will resume in February and, in that similar time frame, we should be able to share a new web experience for LEO readers. We know our website has issues. It hasn’t really

been upgraded for a long time so we think a new look and ease of use will certainly be welcomed.

LEO thrives on our

interactions with our readers, and just as we want to upgrade the user experience, we’d love to continue to hear from you about things that are on your mind or your reactions to things we write. Most issues have a section called Soapbox, which is your chance to showcase your opinions and thoughts. We occasionally accept guest submissions, but typically, the sources have some proven connection to the subject matter. Just because you had a bad day at a supermarket or feel that someone at your local DMV is mistreating you, that isn’t really the type of guest submissions we’re seeking. We like when people take the time to respond to current events in an intelligent way, even if it’s a bit “saucy,” and we really like when our readers share an experience with something they’ve read about in LEO (see Rose Boyle’s “Let Me In, Margaret” letter).

We’re always looking for interesting pitches and stories that can expand who and what we know about our city and its people.

Hopefully in the new year, we will be able to build on our team to bring back more regular pieces of news and in-depth features. As you’ve probably noticed, LEO operates on a skeleton crew, and while we try to cover or find ways

to connect to as much local news as possible, it’s damn near impossible to do all that we’d like with the small team we have.

Be patient with us, because there have been a lot of new changes this past year and there are some still to come. We hope the newer changes create new bonds and strengthen those connections LEO has made over the years. We recognize how much LEO does mean for Louisville and are doing the best to keep the paper moving forward so that it continues to be the brilliant gift that John Yarmuth gave our city.

This is our Holiday Shopping and Gift Guide. If LEO could make one wild wish, it would be that LEO’s readers and community

understand how precious it is to live in a city with an alt-weekly, and that you continue to support us with your advertising, ticket purchases, letters to the editor, jokes online, and even your witty disagreements. We view our work as a duty to our community and we hope that the new year brings a renewal in the work that we can do to keep Louisville informed, entertained, and sometimes, thoroughly freaked out.

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BY Sarah Ladd | sladd@kentuckylantern.com This is a Kentucky Lantern story republished under Creative Commons. See more from Kentucky Lantern at kentuckylantern.com.

FEWER Kentucky kindergarteners were ready to learn in the 2022-2023 school year than in 2018, according to a new report that measures child welfare.

This insight comes from the Kentucky KIDS COUNT County Data Book, released

by Kentucky Youth Advocates Wednesday. Kids Count is part of a national initiative from the Annie E. Casey Foundation.

Kentucky Youth Advocates (KYA) compiled the state’s report with data from the d inistrative fice o the ourts, entuc y a inet or ealth and a ily er vices, Department for Medicaid Services, Kentucky Center for Statistics and others.

Fewer kindergarteners being ready to learn is a symptom of COVID-19, early childhood expert Sarah Taylor Vanover with KYA told the Lantern. For the past three years many children missed out on pivotal socialization. That means they’re coming into school without the skills to self-regulate and work with others, Vanover explained.

“Three and four -year-olds…might have been having Zoom story times during the pandemic, but they weren’t getting to learn to play together,” she said. These early years, Vanover said, are when children learn to use their words to express emotion. But a lot of kids now, she said, “missed a lot of those things.”

The report also found that more children were in foster care from 2020-2022 than 2015-2017. And, fewer children left foster care and were reunited with biological families.

KYA staff looked at 16 indicators for child welfare when compiling the Kids Count book. They include the number of children in poverty, foster care and the juvenile justice system; education achievements; teen births and more.

The data shows some positive markers for Kentucky’s youth. There were 2% more ourth raders roficient in readin in the school year than in the 2022 school year. The number of high school students graduating on time increased from 90% to 91%.

“We’ve seen profound resilience of communities through recovery from natural disasters and the pandemic – yet those challenges present lasting impacts on family stability, mental health, education outcomes, and so much more,” Terry Brooks, the executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates , said in a statement. nd unless and until we tac le childhood overty i actin ore than one in five young people – Kentucky kids will continue to fall behind.”

Youth quoted in the report also said that during the next legislative session, lawmakers should invest in mental health resources, addressing food insecurities, sub-

stance use prevention and more.

Child Population By Race Kentucky had 1,113,478 youth ages 0-19 in 2022, the new report shows. Of those, 854,336 are white, 105,880 are Black, 78,533 are Latinx, 21,579 are Asian, 1,462 are Native American or Native Alaskan, 1,182 are Native awaiian or acific slander, and 50,506 are two or more races.

Economic Security Nearly half – 44% – of Kentucky’s renters live in households that spend roughly a third of their income on rent and utilities. Eastern Kentucky counties are most affected by this, the data shows, with a swath of counties having 50-59% of their families paying a third of their income in rent and utilities.

The solution to this, the report says, is to invest in affordable and rural housing.

The report also includes a dive into child care, a sector long troubled in Kentucky and worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The “significant urden of child care, LEOWEEKLY.COM // NOVEMBER 22, 2023

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which costs more than $7,000 per year on average in Kentucky, means one in nine families experience an interruption in their workforce participation.

Meanwhile, most of Kentucky’s counties – 79 out of 120 – are child care deserts, meaning they don’t have enough child care to match the number of children in need of it.

There is also a waiting list for afterschool programs in Kentucky, which are also short staffed.

Advocates said the state should dedicate funding to this sector as a solution to the crisis.

They also want to see lawmakers help Kentucky’s children get free meals at school. Currently 12% of Kentucky schools do not participate in Community EligiTerry Brooks, the executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates, said lawmakers and political leaders should invest in early childhood. | KENTUCKY LANTERN PHOTO BY SARAH LADD. bility Provision, which allows the nation’s highest poverty schools and districts to serve breakfast and dedicated to examining the juvenile justice system have lunch at no cost to all enrolled students without collectheard from a number of such programs). ing household applications, according to Kids Count.

It costs about $588 every day to jail a minor, the Kids How Healthy Are Kentucky’s Children?

Count report says, while costing about $75 in diversion.

Researchers want to see lawmakers increase reim“Kentucky has an established record of failing to bursement rates for dental providers to expand the meet the basic standard of care for kids in detention Medicaid network for dental care. That’s because they and improve outcomes of justice-involved youth,” Kids found that people with Medicaid who had fewer dental Count states. “When a child makes a mistake, diversion care options ended up getting emergency department care and other community-based alternatives to detention, for “non-traumatic dental conditions.” such as mental health services, mentoring, and educa“This treatment is not only outside the scope of most tional supports are more effective in reducing recidivism. (emergency department) providers but also expensive, Youth who complete these programs also have a higher costing Kentucky more than $44M annually,” the report likelihood of completing high school, attending college, states. and earning more income in adulthood.”

Lawmakers should also consider investing in the The insights in this report should be a “roadmap” mental health workforce through an increase in reimfor Gov. Andy Beshear as he enters his second term as bursement rates, researchers said, since 1 in 6 children Kentucky governor, Brooks said. It should also, he said, ages 13-17 have anxiety or depression. guide Kentucky’s lawmakers, who in 2024 will make budgetary decisions when they convene for the legislaOn Juvenile Justice tive session.

Researchers want to see Kentucky lawmakers invest “What we want these numbers to do,” Brooks said in community based alternatives to juvenile detention, during a Wednesday press conference, “is galvanize Gov. which they say cost the state less than detention and are Beshear. And we want it to galvanize (Senate President more effective. (During the interim, committee members Robert Stivers) and we want it to galvanize (House Speaker David Osborne) into creating a common ground, common sense agenda for the common good of Kentucky’s kids.” •

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To read the full Kids Count report, visit https://kyyouth.org/2023-kentucky-kids-count-county-data-book/.

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THORNS & ROSES THE WORST, BEST & MOST ABSURD THORN: BUT THE ENVIRONMENT Climate change is real, and the levels of pollution being released into the air, water, etc. add to a problem that isn’t getting better fast enough. So, in celebration of our imminent doom, here are the top polluters according to the EPA’s latest report. The toxic trio includes LG&E, Chemours, and American Synthetic Rubber. There is a caveat.

Emissions and pollution rates have slowed drastically, but there is still a long way to go so that we don’t experience our own version of Pixar’s “Wall-E.” THORN: CORNY COMER Congressional Republicans have been wackadoodle and off the chain this week. From Oklahoma’s Markway Mullin trying to fight a Teamster to Georgia’s Marjorie Taylor Green’s insistence on Piers Morgan’s “Uncensored” that Trump supporters will vote for him even after he is convicted of felonies and in jail, it’s been an interesting week. Kentucky’s James Comer clashed with Florida’s Jared Moskowitz over shady dealings with family when talking about the Biden family finances.

When Moskowitz called Comer’s deals with his brother into question, Comer called Moskowitz a “smurf.” The exchange caused a media storm of ridicule and comedy. Well deserved, Comer.

THORN: HANKISON MISTRIAL The trial to determine whether former Louisville Metro Police officer Brett Hankison violated the civil rights of Breonna Taylor during the raid in which she lost her life in 2020 was declared a mistrial this past week. A mistrial happens when a trial is declared invalid due to a lack of completion or an error in the proceedings. A mistrial is not the same as an acquittal but often can result in an acquittal of a defendant. The federal prosecution has yet to decide how they will proceed forward.

THORN: ISRAEL/PALESTINE It’s not local news but certainly affects several local communities as the continued Israeli assault on Gaza and the Palestinian people wears on. First, several things can be true at once.

It is bad that Hamas attacked Israel, but it is also bad that Israel is creating propaganda to justify a war gone awry that has cost too many civilian lives. Two things are absolute, this war should not be used to justify any form of anti-Semitism, and it should be a chance for Israel and Palestine to create a real Palestinian state, and to stop the harm being done to innocent civilians who, even if Hamas uses them as shields, are not expendable. Children are never expendable. The sick are never expendable. The whole conflict smells like Netanyahu trying to redirect attention away from the issues he is having with fraud and corruption charges for which he was indicted in 2021. This should also be a warning to the U.S. about electing corrupt leadership.

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By LEO Weekly Staff HERE is ’s holiday sho in uide so e s ecific i t ideas, so e not o e are si ly a re uest or s ace or the return o days one y hatever it is, we ho e you find a little direction or i t ivin to the eo le in your li e, and that you et everythin your heart desires this holiday season e even ho e the sa e or the oliticians and oth ers who cau ht our attention this year, e ce t or ru hat uy can stu his toe and chew on the o o coal he is certainly due or the holidays

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FOR THE BRUNCH FAN Brunch at Paseo

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FOR THE EXTRAVAGANT COOKIE FAN

Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint Joe-Joe’s/$4.29 Trader Joe’s, 4600 Shelbyville Rd. traderjoes.com have a riend who calls these coo ies hrist as rac so i you have an addictive ersonality, it’s est to avoid the rader oe’s ar hocolate overed

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Shakshuka at Paseo. PHOTO BY CAROLYN BROWN Joe-Joe’s Dark Chocolate Covered Peppermint.

ne o the coolest er s o y o is ettin to o to so t o enin s and edia tastin s at new restaurants t’s a sy

biotic relationship — we get free (and often amazing) food; the restaurant staff get to practice their routines and get feedback on their menus. I’ve been to a few so far, but the most recent was a few days ago, at the Myriad Hotel’s Paseo.

It’s a chic restaurant, and I’d read enough snarky Jay Rayner reviews to anticipate that maybe its chic-ness would be an attempt to compensate for lackluster food, but how wrong I was — I’m still dreaming of that hummus brulée and those hotcakes (a surprisingly good combo together, BTW), that shakshuka and the strip steak with eggs. I just need an excuse to go back. A LEO holiday party, maybe? — Carolyn Brown

FOR ANGLOPHILES IN KENTUCKY Kentucky Afternoon Tea/$40 per person

Brown Hotel 335 W. Broadway brownhotel.com Has someone (or several someones) in your family seen all six seasons of “Downton Abbey” — on repeat? Are they currently watching “The Crown”? Then my guess is they would love to experience that most sacred of British experiences, the afternoon tea. The Brown Hotel’s Kentucky Tea Snacks. | PHOTO COURTESY OF THE BROWN HOTEL Afternoon Tea has the requisite tiny sandwiches with the crusts cut off, confections, and hot tea served in pinkieup china cups. If tea isn’t really your thing, bourbon and wine are also available. The hotel is celebrating its 100th anniversary and the Sunday afternoon Tea is included as part of the celebration. Reservations are required; while initially planned for the holidays, it is so popular (sold out for this year) that The Brown is adding more dates in 2024. —Jo Anne Triplett

FOR THE GROOVY GOTH OR WONDERFUL WITCH Aurora Gallery And Boutique

1264 S. Shelby St. auroragallerylouisville.com Aurora Gallery is known for its shows of unique and outsider art. The gallery/ boutique specializes in handmade and one-of-akind items. On a visit to Aurora, it isn’t unusual to find everythin ro earrin s made with bones to candles made by witches. The gallery

Aurora Gallery and Boutique.

is debuting their next art show, “Tension,” on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 6-10 p.m. For the “Tension” show each artist will use five eet o space however they wish to interpret their ideas about tension. Recommendations: jewelry by Hekas Creative, Throwing Bones Candles, and US Soaps. —Erica Rucker

would make a great gift for a photographer not only because cameras and related accessories can be expensive, but also ecause it’s a reat s all usiness that needs the financial support more than, say, Amazon or Best Buy. — Carolyn Brown

FOR AN ASPIRING FOODIE Cooking Classes/Prices Vary

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FOR A DEMOCRAT IN A RED STATE Beshear Socks/$14

buysocksyouall.com Ladies, show a little appreciation for our newly reelected governor with a pair of “I Love My Bae-Shear” Team Kentucky socks.

Nothing shows your appreciation for Andy Beshear’s governing style like a pair of socks with his face on them. While calling him your bae may be a tad, shall Beshear socks. we say, creepy, the socks are sure to aggravate your Republican relatives during the holidays.

Which is an all-around win in my book. The Louisvillebased company in Oxmoor Center sells many Kentuckydesigned items besides socks, such as t-shirts, games, earrings, and glassware. Buy Socks You All is co-owned by Jennifer Hardin, Daniel Maddox, and Jack Mathis, who also owns the local store Work the Metal.—Jo Anne Triplett

FOR THE PHOTOGRAPHER A Gift Card To Murphy’s Camera

1440 Bardstown Road murphyscamera.com I love any excuse to stop by Murphy’s. I’ve gotten most of my photo equipment in the last few years from there, but it’s fun to go and ogle the used lenses and camera bodies on the back wall even if you’re not making a purchase.

A gift card to Murphy’s

Murphy’s Camera.

cookingatmillies.com shannacakes.com mesachefs.com/mesa-kids-cooking-school freshchefexperience.com cookingatthecottage.com All I want for Christmas is to learn how to cook something more than (excellent) chili. Give me some Southern cooking with a drag queen at Cooking@ Millies, or beautiful deserts at a ShannaCakes pop-up workshop. How about a delicious date night at Cooking at the Cottage, or a girls’ night The Grinch visits Mesa Cooking School. out with paella and paired wine at Fresh Chef Experience? And maybe a little gift to yourself when the kids start making family dinner after taking classes across the river in New Albany at Mesa Kids Cooking School? These classes sell out fast, so act fast. This is the year for less stuff and more skills, please! — Tracy Heightchew

FOR CURATED LOCAL AND REGIONAL GIFTS Grady Goods

620 Baxter Ave. gradygoods.com LEO has written before about Grady Goods, but if you are looking for curated local goods from t-shirts to tarot cards, art, and all things in between, the Guided Hand Tarot.

Gradys have it for you. Some of my personal favorites include the Guided Hand Tarot by local artist Irene Mudd, who also has other stickers and merch, and jewelry by Lion Palace. If you have kids, the Just Rocks in a Box Crayons or the Puppet Kits by Cate and Levi are great. From old to young, Grady Goods really has something for everyone and all levels of taste. — Erica Rucker LEOWEEKLY.COM // NOVEMBER 22, 2023

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FOR THE FAIR-TRADE-MINDED

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Just Creations

2722 Frankfort Ave. Justcreations.org When cold weather comes, I love to put on these warm, warm woolen gloves fashioned by artisans in the Peruvian Andes where “cold” (er, Just Creations. “frio”) means something. I got them at Just Creations years ago, and they’re still going strong. —Robin Garr facebook.com/justcreationsfairtrade instagram.com/justcreationsfairtrade

FOR THE MUSIC FAN The Return Of Forecastle

forecastle.com I have griped about Forecastle before — it’s full of 19-year-olds on MDMA, there was that one tall guy who cut in front of me right before Still Woozy’s set, etc. — but I can’t be too mad. At the end of the day, it’s a big music festival in Louisville, one that brings big acts like Tame Impala and Tyler, the Creator to Waterfront Park, and that’s pretty dang cool. I had mixed feelings about the festival deciding to “take a pause” this year, but I do hope it comes back. No matter my issues with it, it’s a boon for the city.— Carolyn Brown

Forecastle.

FOR THE WOMEN IN YOUR LIFE

A Day of Leaving Them The Hell Alone I’m a mother, a wife, a human, and an editor of a paper that has weathered more than its fair share of storms, and what I want and wish for all women who are tired is a day where folks just leave you the hell alone. If you want to stay in bed, in pajamas, watching nonsense television or staring at the walls, I wish that for you in abundance this holiday season. First off, it’s a cheap gift. It won’t cost anyone more

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than the effort to just not bother you. I understand that for some of us with smaller children and needier spouses, this might be tough, but there are some ways to make it happen. First, put it at the top of your Christmas list. Then prepare your spouse, children, relatives, and friends for the imminent event and enjoy. I highly recommend a hot cup of Hojicha roasted green tea (Yamamotoyama Organic/$19.63 for 2-pack) and the Coop Eden pillow for neck and back support (Coop Home Goods Eden Bed Pillow/$76.80). Both are available via Amazon. —Erica Rucker

FOR YOUR GRIDLOCKED NEIGHBOR I’ll Fly Away

flexjet.com If you haven’t noticed all the construction around Louisville’s Holiday Manor, you probably don’t live or work anywhere nearby. Between the new Veterans Administration Hospital and the Bull Run ownho es ro ect, tra fic in the already gridlocked neighborhood is near a standstill.

The U.S. Veterans Administration itself took note: “There’s still more than two years to o until construction is finished, ut its impacts are already being felt by nearby usinesses and tra fic, the re orted in August. “Although the area is seeing growth, it’s been a bumpy road so far for some as they deal with the big changes.” No kidding! Our suggestion: Tap some of the nearly illion that’s owin to develo ers and buy everyone in the neighborhood a piece of a helicopter-sharing program.

Yeah, the hourly rate for a Flexjet helicopter is around $9,500, but that’s chump change in an $840 million project, right? —Robin Garr •

I’ll Fly Away.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): When we experience authentic awe, our humility deepens. This is turn tends to make us kinder, smarter, and more positive.

So how can we stimulate awe? Among the many possible ways are gazing at magnificent art, hiking in a natural wonderland, or being in the presence of a beautiful human soul. In accordance with astrological omens, I recommend that you go in quest of awe and related feelings like reverence, amazement, adoration, and veneration. Your mental, physical, and spiritual health will flourish in response.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It’s the Season for Cherishing and Smoking Out Secrets. So let’s talk about the subject.

1. Some secrets are sad, haunting, even risky—and worth keeping secret. 2.

Other secrets can be beautiful, healing, and potentially life-changing if they are revealed gracefully. 3. Some secrets are buried so deeply that only very persistent seekers dig them up. 4. Some secrets are “hidden” in plain view, and only visible to people who are clear and brave enough to identify them. I suspect you Tauruses will have a special knack for managing all types of secrets in the coming weeks, including those I mentioned.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): I hope you won’t fill yourself up with appetizers and hors d’oeuvres in the coming weeks, Gemini. My soul will be at peace if I see you save your hunger for the main courses. Your motto should be “Feasts, not snacks!” or “The Real Deal, not the pretenders!” or “The jubilee, not the distractions!” If you ever find yourself feeling halfhearted or inattentive, you’re probably not in the right situation. Here’s an affirmation to go with your mottoes: “I am liberating my divine appetite!”

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Playwright Anton Chekhov (1860–1904) is regarded as one of history’s great writers. That does not mean everything he said was wise, useful, or worthy of our attention.

For example, he was once asked to give his opinion about ballet. “During the intermissions, the ballerinas stink like horses,” he replied. I hesitate to bring up such a vulgar reference, but I wanted to make a vivid point. In the coming weeks, I hope you will ignore the advice of people who don’t know what they are talking about, no matter how smart or charismatic they may be. I hope you will not attribute expertise to those who have no such expertise. I hope that as much as possible, you will rely on first-hand information, rigorous research, and reliable influences.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Researchers have determined that there are two basic dispositions among tigers. One is what they call “majesty.” Creatures with this

orientation tend to be dignified, imposing, and agile. The other type of tiger personality revolves around “steadiness.” This is the opposite of neuroticism, and includes the qualities of being affable, easy to get along with, and well-adjusted. I know many astrologers associate lions with you Leos, but I prefer to link you with tigers. If you agree with me, here’s my prediction: You are beginning a phase when you will be more majestic than steady—but with plenty of steadiness also available if you want it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “It is better to entertain an idea than to take it home to live with you for the rest of your life,” wrote author Randall Jarrell. That’s decent advice, though I will add a caveat. If you entertain an idea for a while and it turns out that you love it, and you also love the beneficent effect it has on you, you may be smart to take it home to live with you.

I’m guessing you Virgos are at a pivotal point in this regard. Not yet, but soon, you will know whether it will be wise to get cozier with certain influences you have been flirting with—or else decide they are not ones you want to keep.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): If I could give an award for Most Curious Genius in the World, it would be to Libran author and naturalist Diane Ackerman. She would also get my prize for Most Voracious Learner and Best Questioner and Most Exuberant Seeker and Searcher. “To hear the melody,” she writes, “we must hear all the notes.” In response to the question, “What is life?” she offers this answer: “corsages and dust mites and alligator skin and treefrog serenades and foreskins and blue hydrangeas and banana slugs and war dances and cedar chips and bombardier beetles.” In accordance with current astrological omens, I encourage you to be like Diane Ackerman in the coming weeks.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Have you located any of your soul twins? If not, is that an interesting prospect for you?

Please note that soul twins are not necessarily the same as dream lovers. They may simply be people with whom you share deep values and perspectives. They might aspire to influence the world in ways similar to you. With a soul twin, you feel at home in the world and extra happy to be yourself. I bring these meditations to your attention, Scorpio, because the coming months will be an especially likely time for you to encounter and engage with soul twins. Be on the alert!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Composer Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was charismatic and forceful, but also hot-tempered and prone to rude behavior.

The writer Goethe, his contemporary, said “his talent amazed me,” and described

him as an “utterly untamed personality.”

Beethoven seldom lived in one home for very long and loved to sing at the top of his lungs as he washed himself. Although he played piano with exquisite skill, he was quite clumsy as he moved through the world. Can you guess what astrological sign he was? Same as you! Sagittarius!

I’m not saying you are exactly like this wild, unruly genius, but you do have tendencies in that direction. And in the coming weeks, I expect you’ll be inclined to be more Beethoven-esque than usual.

Please work on emphasizing the winsome aspects.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): I hope you have developed good boundaries, Capricorn. I hope you are so skilled at taking care of yourself that you steadfastly refuse to let people manipulate you or hurt you. Just to make sure your discernment is working at peak levels, though, I will offer you a tip. In the English language, we have the idiom “to rub salt in a wound,” which refers to the fact that daubing salt in an open gash in the skin makes the pain even worse. But did you know that smearing sugar in a wound is equally distressing? The metaphorical lesson is that you should be vigilant for seemingly nice, sweet people who might also violate your boundaries to hurt or manipulate you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I estimate this horoscope is worth $22,225. It has been made possible by my many years of disciplined meditations, extensive reading of holy texts, and an ever-growing devotion to astrology and my readers. But here’s the fun part: You can read these words for free! No cost at all! I will, however, ask you to do something for me in return. First, give your gifts joyously and generously in the coming weeks, holding nothing back. Second, don’t be in the least concerned about whether you will receive benefits in return for your gifts. Find the sweet spot where you love bestowing blessings for no other reason except this one: You are expressing your gratitude for the miraculous life you have been given.

PISCES (FEB. 19-MARCH 20): Do you possess gambits, tactics, and knacks that we might refer to as your “bag of tricks”?

I hope so, because such an asset will be extra valuable during the coming weeks.

You will be wise to employ every cagey move you can imagine and call on every favor that’s owed to you and cash in on every advantage you have accrued. I don’t want you to engage in outright cheating, but I encourage you to use ploys and stratagems that have full integrity. Be on the lookout for secret shortcuts, magic cookies, and wild cards.

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Schnitzelburg Gets Lit!

Schnitzelburg Neighborhood | 1101 Lydia St. | Search Facebook | Free | 2 p.m.

A neighborhood festival celebrating the holiday season with drink specials, opportunities for charitable giving, music, and more. Several area businesses will CELEBRATE participate in the event.—Erica Rucker

Cheers to Gifting: Hostess’ Holiday Market

Logan Street Market | 1001 Logan St. | Search Facebook | Free | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Looking for thank-yous for a year of good service, great care, or friendship? The Cheers to Gifting Holiday Market is all about the spirit of the season — giving to GIFTING others. There is everything for a great gift and everything for a great host to enjoy and throw the party of the season. —Erica Rucker

FRIDAY, NOV. 25-26

SATURDAY, NOV. 25

Get Down Saturday Night

Whirling Tiger | 1335 Story Avenue | Search Facebook | Free | 11 p.m. - 3 a.m.

Who says the club scene is dead? Who says PARTY folks don’t dance anymore? Apparently those people haven’t been to Louisville and definitely not to Get Down Saturday Night at the Whirling Tiger with DJs spinning all-vinyl dance jams ‘til the wee hours. Get your rumps in gear and get thee to a little afterTurkey-Day ass-shaking. —Erica Rucker

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Godiva Goddess Unveiled: An Artistic Odyssey

ACME Artworks | 953 S. Clay St. | Search Facebook | Free | 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Sat., 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Sun. Join local artist Sheila Fox in a show of her works. Fox describes it as a “diverse and enchanting realm of mixed-media art.” Focused on her experiences as a Black CHOCOLATE woman, Fox intends to share those through her work. —Erica Rucker

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‘It’s The Little Things’

Revelry Boutique + Gallery | 742 E. Market St. | revelrygallery.com | Free I’m listening to the song “It’s a Small World” SMALL PACKAGES as I type this. Forgive me, Gretchen Leachman.

As an artist of miniature designs, I’m sure you’ve heard it all before. Her art, though small, is large in detail. Begun during the pandemic, the sculptures helped her to escape her confines to the larger world of imagination. The results are reality in minute scale. —Jo Anne Triplett

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Bardstown Road Aglow Saturday, December ″ • Noon - 10 pm

• Free Trolley Rides along Bardstown Road, Baxter & Barret Avenues & Douglass Loop in Louisville’s Highlands Neighborhood • Wendy’s Holiday Tree Lighting Event • Live Holiday Music from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at several locations along Bardstown Road • Instagram Photo Contests for Best Aglow Photos (#Aglow502).

Prizes for 1st , 2nd , 3rd Place sponsored by Murphy’s Camera • All proceeds from Aglow’s specialty holiday glassware sales at participating restaurants & bars will support Gilda’s Club of Kentuckiana • Additional Security Provided by LMPD Fifth Division • More info: bardstownroadaglow.org

WENDY’S TREE LIGHTING Wendy’s Tree Lighting Festivities Start at 5:30 p.m. in Wendy’s parking lot 1108 Bardstown Road at Grinstead Dr. with Tree Lighting at 6:00 p.m.

Join Santa Claus, Local Celebrities WLKY’s Kent Taylor and Connie Leonard with holiday music provided by Voices of Kentuckiana plus Free Hot Chocolate & Coffee thanks to Safai Coffee Shop.

BAXTER AVENUE Agave & Rye - Epic Food. Epic drinks. Epic environment. Check website for holiday specials.

Prohibition Craft Spirits - Please come by Prohibition Craft SpiritsThe Home of Nulu Whiskey for the best Old Fashioned in Louisville. Try it Smoked! Specialty Holiday Drink: Holiday Highball Matt Anthony’s Record Shop - Featuring the best of all genres & generations on LP’s, CD’s, & 45’s Renaissance by Design - Celebrating our 37th Aglow. Open House 5-10pm. Store-wide sale. Refreshments. Roasting Marshmallows in Garden.

Musicians. Help up celebrate our Final Aglow!

Louisville Fiber Supply - Join us for an evening of crafting and merriment! We will have a simple craft activity and light refreshments.

Outlook Inn - Come enjoy Linda’s Hot Buttered Lemonade, on Aglow only!

Quills Coffee - Look for Quills’ holiday tent at 1021 Bardstown Roadwhere we’ll sell drip coffee, hot chocolate and premade vanilla oat latte.

Focus Salon - Normal business hours.

Flanagan’s Ale House - Christmas themed bar with food + drink specials all day! Specialty Holiday Drink: Holiday Hard Cider O’Shea’s Irish Pub - Stop by our Wonder, our cozy Christmas themed bar when you need a break from your Holiday Shopping. Specialty Holiday Drink: Elijah Craig Old Fashioned $10.

Hi-Wire Brewing - Join us during our Stout Fest while you are out shopping this holiday season. We will have 8 different stouts on draft and a Christmas Margarita available so that you can relax after acquiring all those great gifts. Come treat yourself!

Molly Malone’s Irish Pub & Restaurant - Here you will find great ‘Craic,’ traditional Irish fare, Guiness on tap, & creative cocktails in a relaxed & welcoming environment. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

Prophecy Ink Tattoo Studio & Fine Art Gallery - Normal business hours. Check website for holiday specials.

BARRET AVENUE Highland Community Ministries - Silver Sponsor for the tree lighting. Happy Holidays!

PG&J’s Dog Bar - Gift Card Special: Buy one get one! Purchase $50 gift card & receive a FREE $10 gift card. Purchase $100 in gift cards & receive a FREE $20 gift card DiOrio’s Pizza & Pub - Enjoy our homemade lasgna & pizza by the slice with our large bourbon selection!

Myriad Hotel / Paseo / Switchboard - 65 room boutique hotel.

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Seasonal cocktails & coffee drinks in Switchboard. Free gift wrapping for single barrel bourbons. Specialty Holiday Drink: Mulled wine Old Fashioned.

Wick’s Pizza - Normal business hours. Check website for holiday specials.

ShopBar - Come shop and drink at ShopBar! Nitty Gritty - Normal business hours.

Big Bad Breakfast - Come Enjoy Brunch with us and receive %15 off your meal. Gift card specials!! 20% Bonus with All Purchases. Valid

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St. James Catholic Church - Five hours of live Holiday Music from 5 to 10 p.m. Choirs, trombone ensemble, pipe organ. Free cookies and cider.

Voted most beautiful church in USA.

Against the Grain Public House - Come out for drinks and dinner.

Murphy’s Camera - Submit your holiday pictures to #Aglow502 for the Instagram Photo Contest. 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Prizes!

Darling’s - Open 4pm-2am for Bardstown Road Aglow for Cocktails, Wine & Beer. Specialty Holiday Drink: Darling’s Secret Eggnog

Blossom Neuro Speech & Wellness - Learn how holistic speech therapy can help you or a loved one after a stroke, concussion, Covid and more. Website: blossomneuro.com

Purrfect Day Café - Welcome to Winter Whisker Wonderland! Enjoy cuddles with Kitties and a selection of beverages & snacks for purchase. www.purrfectdaycafe.com

Carmichael’s Kids - 10 years of Glowing on Bardstown Road!

Materialistic Boutique - Indulge in the ultimate fashion spree at Matrialistic! 15% off storewide select items up to 50% off. 12/2 only!

Pivot Brewing Company - Lights, decorations, hot apple cider + Christmas beers & ciders on draft. Specialty Holiday Drink: Hot Apple Cider

Discoveries - Discoveries finds unique clothing, accessories, tribal artifacts & gifts from around the world. Eclectic boutique located next to the Bristol Cafe. Come discover that perfect gift or accent for your home.

Green District - Green District is excited to be part of the Highlands Community & celebrate the holidays during Bardstown Road Aglow!

Bristol Bar & Grille - Help the Grinch Save Christmas and Donate Toys for Tots: Donate a toy for someone who’s in need. While you’re here, enjoy some homemade cookies made by Who’s from Whoville for no charge.

Almost forgot hot chocolate to wash it down. Also: Create an ornament, Drop off your letter to Santa + Much More!

BARDSTOWN ROAD (Eastern Pkwy to Douglass) Boombozz Craft Pizza - Mention Bardstown Road Aglow and get 25% off of your food order. Specialty Holiday Drink: Christmas Kentucky Buck: Elijah Craig Bourbon, Lemon, Ginger & Cranberry

The Flute Studio live at Bardstown Road Presbyterian Church - The Flute Studio performs live holiday music at 1722 Bardstown Road on December 2 at 4:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to come! Website: tonywatson.org

The Monarch Music & Arts Community - Nick Dittmeier & Friends with JP Payton. Doors 7pm - Open House Show - Donation at the Door

Scorpio Interiors - Louisville’s original contemporary interiors, furniture and lighting design showroom for over 50 years. Complete renovation and design services including kitchen and bath. We can furnish complete installation as well.

12/2/23 only.

Skyline Chili - Come in and warm up with a 3 way and cheese coney.

Barret Bar & Grill - Normal business hours.

Nearly New Shop - Stop by the Nearly New Shop, open until 5, to shop our expanded vintage section, designer furniture, and home goods!

Better Days Records - 921 Barret Ave. New and Vintage CD’s, vinyl’s and movies. Deep inventory.

Heine Brothers’ Coffee - Normal business hours.

Unorthodox - Normal business hours.

Carmichael’s Bookstore - 46 years of Glowing on Bardstown Road!

Chimera Brewing Co. - Normal business hours.

The Eagle - The Eagle: Food and Beer Hall specializing in Southern Comfort Food

Nonstop Smokers Paradise - Normal business hours.

Barret Liquors - Specializing in Bourbon plus Elijah Craig. Wines from all over the world.

The Fishhouse - Light up you Day with a Hot Cup of Chicory Coffee and Piping Hot Beignets.

BARDSTOWN ROAD (Highland Ave. to Eastern Pkwy.)

VCA Fairleigh Animal Hospital - Normal business hours.

Holy Grale - GLOU GLOU the night away at Holy Grale’s Christmas garden!

Stop in to enjoy our world-class beers, hot holiday beverages and caroling around our Christmas tree.

Nowhere Bar - Come on in and warm up with some drinks and dancing, starting at 10pm!

Neat Bourbon Bar + Bottle Shop - History by The Pour ®.

Specialty Holiday Drink: Santa’s Little Helper- a Christmas themed Mai Tai with ginger snap infused bourbon.

Keith’s Hardware - Local Business offering sharpening, window, screen, and lamp repair! Free candy canes and bracelets!

Big Bar - Mention Aglow and get $1 off our Frozen Drink!

INgrid Design, LLC - Experience Aglow the Ingrid way! Hot cider to warm you. Selfie station to charm you!

Louisville Beauty Academy - Look for Di Tran Bourbon Belief at local stores.

Highland Taproom - Best Bar Food and BBourbon Selection and prices on Bardstown Road. Holiday Drink Specials.

Bakersfield - Stop in for our seasonal Homemade Specialty Drinks: Cranberry Margarita, Gingerbread Old Fashion - house-made gingerbread syrup with Buffalo Trace Chill Bar - Stop by and try our frozen Peppermint White Russian.

The Joy Luck - Fun, lively indoor and outdoor seating! Come enjoy good food and craft cocktails.

Paris Banh Mi - We offer a great variety of specialty foods as well as Banh Mi, Cake and Drinks.

Ramsi’s Café on the World - Happy Holidays! Check website for specials.

Nostalgic - Join Santa on vacation in our holiday tiki bar! Come and enjoy our festival cocktail and snacks! Fun for the whole family! Santa’s Tiki Pop-up!

Clay and Cotton - 15% off all full priced items and lots of holiday cheer.

Old Town Wine & Spirits - Come see us for Aglow! Check website for holiday specials.

Falls City Eye Care - Stop by to celebrate the Holidays and 7 years of business in the Highlands. Music, food, and drinks!

La Chasse - Enjoy our amazing house made Bourbon egg nog to kick off the Holiday Season!

The Leatherhead - Special sales in the store. Stop by to say hi!

The Original Impellizzeri’s Pizza - Purchase $50 in Gift Cards.

Get a FREE $10 Card. Specialty Holiday Drinks: “Winter Craig” Old Fashioned.

Brown Sugar Old Fashioned.

The Sweet Spot Candy Shoppe - The Sweet Spot Candy Shoppe will be offering free hot chocolate & samples during the posted hours of Bardstown Road Aglow.

Surprise Lily Boutique - Your source for chic, cheerful and compliment-worthy clothing, accessories and gifts. Shoppers receive a free pair of fleece holiday socks with any $50 purchase, while supplies last.

Open 12-9pm.

Hey Tiger - It’s our 13th Birthday! Tell us Happy Birthday at checkout for 13% off. Website: Shopheytiger.com

Toshay Boutique - Come shop and enjoy live music, karaoke, discounts, and more at Toshay Boutique where your fashion makes a statement!! Toshay!

Acorn Apparel - Normal business hours. Check website for holiday specials.

Kizito Cookies - For 35 years, the Cookie Lady has made Louisville’s mosst famous cookies. Come in to get Lucky in Kentucky!!

Highland Morning - Normal business hours.

Givhan and Mitchell Realtors - Real Estate Questions? Ask Aaron Givhan. (502) 417-7610 or askaaron@twc.com Day’s Espresso & Coffee - Stay cozy on your Aglow journey with a hot apple cider or autumn spice latte- we’ll be open til 8pm!

Kashmir Indian Restaurant - Normal business hours.

J Shepherd - J Shepherd Store-wide sale including our famous Distillers Blend Bourbon aged cigars

The Caravan Comedy Club - 9:30 show - say Aglow and get 1 free ticket to show!

Edenside Gallery - Come visit our eclectic and award-winning collection of art, fine crafts, and jewelry. Now in our third decade.

Vintage Style and Designs - Lots of in-store specials and a free gift with purchase! Check out our social media pages for more info!

Safai Coffee - Join us for holiday drinks and a local artists’ market.

El Mundo - STOCKING STUFFERS! Buy $100 in gift certificates and receive $20 free. $7 Blood Orange Margaritas Frozen or On the Rocks. Holiday Specialty Drink: El Mundo’s Bourbon Cider Sidecar: Elijah Craig Small Batch Bourbon, Cointreau, Lemon, Apple Cider, Orange Bitters Noche Mexican BBQ - We are so excited to be participating in this year’s festivities! We will be offering Free Chips and Salsa, 1/2 Off Guacamole and Queso. $10 Top Shelf Margaritas and a $13 specialty holiday drink: Aglow in Mexico. These specials start at 8:00 p.m. on Aglow.

Park Community Credit Union - Need help with holiday shopping? Visit Park to learn about our Holiday Helper Loan! Www. parkcommunity.com Dreams with Wings - Come see our wonderful decorations!

One Love Hemp Dispensary - Normal business hours.

Fun House Records - Normal business hours.

True Grit Tattoo Company - Tattoo & Piercing Shop located at 1908 Bardstown Road. Stop in and check out the shop! Gift cards available! Dirty Hand Studios Pop Up! St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church - Normal business hours.

Great Flood Brewing Co. - Drink Special: The Mistletoe, Vanilla Vodka, Peppermint Schnapps, Cranberry, Sprite, Candy Cane

Dirty Tease - All Dirty Tease designs buy one get one half price!

Havana Rumba & Tapas Bar - Happy Holidays! Check website for specials.

Filigree’s Silver & Gold - Mention Bardstown Road Aglow from LEO ad- receive 10% off purchase through the month of December 2023.

Louisville Classical Academy - Louisville Classical Academy is a secular Jr. K - 8th grade school in the Highlands. Come tour!

Fun Tea - 10% off by mentioning Aglow.

Ten20 Craft Brewery - Join us for a refreshing brew, a warm coffee, or a specialty cocktail handcrafted by our staff. Holiday Specialty Drink: Almost Christmas- spiked eggnog and coffee liqueur combine to create a drink that is equally festive and delicious no glasses!

Book & Music Exchange - Merry Christmas! From Book & Music Exchange Est. 1972. Mention “Aglow” for 15% Discount (under new management) Uptown Café - Come grab a gift card and try one of our amazing seasonal cocktails at the iconic Uptown Café. A Highlands Original since 1985. Specialty Holiday Drink: Highlands Shooting Star: a sweet, complex take on an Old Fashioned with a Flamed Star Amise.

Dragon King’s Daughter - We’ve moved to 1543 Bardstown Road.

Come enjoy Aglow with us. Check website for specials.

Sam Wheeler State Farm - Serving the Highlands Community for 12 years. Call us today for a Quote at 502-459-9700 or email: sam@ planwithsam.com TAYLORSVILLE RD (at Bardstown Road) Morris Deli, Liquor & Catering - Holiday Gift Cards, Kentucky Country Hams, Holiday Wines & Spirits, Fresh Sliced Meat & Cheese Trays

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SATURDAY, DEC. 2

Bardstown Road Aglow

The Highlands | Bardstown Rd. | Search Facebook | Free | 12-10 p.m.

This annual event showcases the very best of the Highlands with shopping, LIGHT’EM UP treats, and cider along the way. Stop into St. James Catholic Church for holiday music and the view of the church’s beautiful interior. Find gifts for the quirky folks in your life and just enjoy the people and scenery of the area. The Christmas tree lighting happens at 6 p.m. in the Wendy’s parking lot. — Erica Rucker

TUESDAY, DEC. 5

Angel Olsen

Headliners Music Hall | 1386 Lexington Rd. | Search Facebook | $32.50 | Doors at 7 p.m., music at 8 p.m.

Formerly a back-up singer for Bonnie MUSIC “Prince” Billy, Angel Olsen has released six records and is touring in support of her latest EP, Forever Means. Catch her with Joanna Sternberg and enjoy a great night of heartfelt, thoughtful music.

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‘What You Say?’

Julius Friedman Gallery, Archives & Special Collections | Ekstrom Library, UofL | louisville.edu/archives | Free Before the days of holding up your phone during a GROOVE concert, there were people with cameras moving to the music as they angled for a good shot.

Dave Cronen was one of those guys.

He was 17 years old when he started photographing national acts that traveled to Louisville, Lexington, and Cincinnati during the ‘70s and early ‘80s. “Impressions of the performances themselves have faded, but the muscle memory’s still there,” Cronen said. “Aiming to capture what was in front of me before it was gone. It was an education to a rock ‘n’ roll beat.” — Jo Anne Triplett

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‘Fong Choo: An Artistic Journey In Clay’

Singapore-born ceramicist Fong Choo is best ART known for his miniature teapots. But the experimental side of pottery has led him to explore different glazes, resulting in his runny “Dwippy” methods. He says, “They’re so loose they slide.” So, after tenplus years of creating teapots, he’s adding other forms to his repertoire. But they are Teapot by Fong Choo. Porcelain and glaze. not forgotten, for the teapots “[continue] to challenge and fascinate me. [But] one must push the limits, test waters, search, prod and explore its many boundaries.” —Jo Anne Triplett

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LISTEN LOCAL: NEW LOUSIVILLE MUSIC

By Jeff Polk | leoweekly.com

MOD KIDDO SCINTILLATION

Seeing as how she’s already won three LEO Reader’s Choice Awards this year for Best Band/Musician Performing Original Music, Best Local Song, and Best Local Album, perhaps I’m a bit late with this review, as apparently a lot of you are already quite familiar with Louisville-based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Michaela McKiernan (aka Mod Kiddo). Drawing inspiration from the likes of Radiohead, Mazzy Star, Beach House, and Elliott Smith, Mod Kiddo’s sound skirts the edges o drea o , shoe a e, lo fi, and alternative roc , ut is not easily classified into any genre. Backed by a stellar lineup of studio musicians that includes Craig Pfunder (VHS or Beta) on guitar and synth, Tom Blankenship (My Morning Jacket) on bass, and Van Campbell (Black Diamond Heavies/Bonnie “Prince” Billy) on drums, Scintillation is a five son auditory ourney that carries the listener through lush, mesmerizing soundscapes. McKiernan’s ethereal vocal delivery and haunting lyrics pull you into her world, inviting you to explore the depths of her thoughts and emotions. The excellent production quality courtesy of Will Roberts (The Pass) and the aforementioned Craig Pfunder give these songs a warm, bright, clean sound that allows the music to breathe and evolve, creating an immersive experience that keeps the listener engaged throughout.

With Scintillation, Mod Kiddo has created an EP that rewards repeated listens, revealing new layers and subtleties with each play. But you, dear LEO reader, already knew that, didn’t you? modkiddo.com

NICK TEALE FEATURING SKIPPING STONE “SAIL ON”

Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Nick Teale is an artist who seemingly has no fear whatsoever of taking on any genre. His previous work has seen him er or roc , ol , a , lue rass, o , Americana, adult contemporary, hip-hop, and everything in between. Said Teale, “Genre doesn’t matter to me as long as I can communicate a message of empathy, kindness, compassion, and understanding.” So why was I surprised to see him take on metal? I mean, honestly, why not? He certainly has the pipes for it. Written as a tribute to Ryan Preston, lead guitarist and vocalist of Louisville Viking metal band Overthrone, who passed away in 2021 after a yearlong battle with cancer, “Sail On” is a powerful, moving track with heartfelt lyrics that is almost as big as Ryan Preston’s legend. Teale, handling vocals and acoustic guitar, is in classic form. His rich baritone voice is almost operatic here, pushing harder and reaching higher notes than I’ve ever heard him sing before, giving one of his best vocal performances yet and truly showcasing what he is capable of. Backing him are local alt-metal heavyweights and perennial LEO Reader’s Choice favorites Skipping Stone, who lay down a powerhouse of a performance themselves. The result is an epic classic metal track in the vein of Savatage and Iron Maiden that is worthy of the man it was written for and the

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PINNER PINNER

As founder and bassist of long-running classic rock cover band The Derby City Ramblers, Bryan Peak has had a long career of playing other people’s material. However, during the pandemic shutdown of 2020, Peak began what he said was “a lifelong goal of professionally recording my original songs under the pseudonym Pinner.” The result is his self-titled album, entirely composed and arranged by Peak and featuring a who’s-who of local musicians. Seriously, this album packs some big local names: Grammy Award winner Michael Cleveland (Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper), Johnny Edwards (Foreigner/Montrose/King Kobra/Buster Brown), Johnny Berry (Johnny Berry and the Outliers), Jessica Leslie (Wax Factory), Josh Goodlett, Frankie Moody, the list goes on and on. The album captures the essence of traditional country and bluegrass while giving it a fresh, contemporary twist.

What truly sets this album apart is the inclusion of the numerous collaborative musicians, each track featuring a different lineup than the previous — Peak and Louisville Recording Company owner and engineer Phil Bright being the only consistent. And while the musicianship on display here is nothing short of incredible, it’s the vocalists, each of whom adds a unique layer to Peak’s material, who are truly in the spotlight. The album is undeniably catchy, one you’ll find yoursel hu in and sin in alon to even a ter ust one listen hether you’re a lifelong country music fan or new to the genre, Pinner has an accessibility that a es it easy to en oy youtube.com/@PinnerPeak

PRODUCING A KIND GENERATION ALL OF US

are nothin i not rolific All of Us marks their second full-length record of 2023 and third since the summer of 2022. But the really impressive thing with PAKG is that it’s all quality material. The kind of material where even i they were ta in five or so years between each of these albums, you’d still be impressed with how great these songs are. But where All of Us really stands out from its predecessors is its rawness. The 14 tracks on All of Us take on more of a darker, melancholic, grungier tone compared to the bright, upbeat, poppier tunes of their previous releases. The production here as well has a grittier, strippeddown, live feel to it. None of this is a bad thing, by the way. PAKG knows how to write some extremely catchy alt-rock tunes, and All of Us is certainly no exception. From the powerhouse groove of “Beauty Queen,”the melodic slow burn of “Stain” (which is easily one of their best songs to date), the beautiful acoustic ballad “For Francine” (made all the more vulnerable by the bare-bones recording done outside with crickets chirping in the background), to the funky Red Hot Chili Peppers-ish album closer “Rain Dance,” All of Us is yet another essential collection of songs by this absolutely phenomenal band. Look for it on Bandcamp and all streaming platforms on Friday, 11/24. pakg.world

RADIANATION

“DON’T PLAY THE GAME” AND “I WANNA BE EVERYWHERE WITH YOU”

Certainly no stranger to the Listen Local column, multi-instrumentalist and producer Andrew N. Aebersold is back with his one-man studio ro ect adianation is latest trac s, “Don’t Play The Game” and “I Wanna Be Everywhere With You,” are the third and fourth singles from his upcoming full-length album Casting Spells, which is slated for release in January 2024. “Don’t Play The Game” blends alt-rock with EDM for a catchy, upbeat, danceable number with melancholic undertones. Lyrically delivering “a powerful message about individuality and the pursuit of true freedom in an ever-conforming world,” said Aebersold, the track is “a poignant reminder that one doesn’t need to adhere to societal norms or expectations.” His newest single, “I Wanna Be Everywhere With You,” takes on much more of a retro-80’s new-wave vibe with a solid modern electro-pop sheen. With lyrics that, according to Aebersold, convey the lon in to e lore every corner o the lo e alon side a si nificant other, and its i hoo filled chorus, this is uite ossi ly the catchiest son Radianation has recorded yet. With both songs, Aebersold plays all traditional instruments himself, including acoustic and electric guitars, bass, drums, piano, keyboards, and vocals, while adding in computerized electronic elements and a slick, clean, bright production before turning them over to Grammy Awardwinning engineer James Auwarter at Coda Room Audio for mastering. Without a doubt, the upcoming Casting Spells album is going to be something quite special. radianation.com

SHANNON VETTER HOLDING PATTERN

Stepping out from his roles in the traditional lue rass stylin s o and the a y funk of Big Atomic, multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Shannon Vetter stands in the spotlight on his sophomore solo album Holding Pattern, deliverin a son ourney throu h the heart of Americana, ranging from the soulful album opener “Strange Year,” the bluesy rock of “Down Tonight” and “Great Divide,” the folk-tinged country of “Love You Better” and “Musician’s Lament,” the newgrass stylings of “Stone Age” and “Piney Mountains,” even experimenting with ra ti e on de to a run irl and ew rleans style a on oundar ies Baby.” The tremendous lineup of local talent — including Scott T. Smith, Chris Rodahaffer (Bonnie “Prince” Billy/Roadie), Anna Blanton (Arianna Barton & The Bourbon Britches/Jericho Woods), Todd Hildreth (Todd Hildreth Trio/ Squeeze-bot), Ryan Nottingham (Bad Ass Brass), and several others — provides a rich foundation for Vetter’s expressive vocals. And it’s easy to get lost in the stories and elodies o etter’s e otion filled lyrics, which e lore the es o love, longing, and the human condition. Holding Pattern is a wonderful work of art that showcases Shannon Vetter’s songwriting and musical talents. With its evocative lyrics and an ensemble of top-notch musicians, this album is a musthear for anyone who appreciates emotional depth and musical diversity within the Americana genre. shannonvetter.bandcamp.com

TIN ZELKOVA “WRETCHED STONE”

Louisville’s Tin Zelkova is a young band with an old soul — a power trio

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whose sound not only captures the essence of classic and modern rock, but also infuses their own unique energy into the mix. Their latest release, “Wretched Stone,” is a prime example of this - a deep groove-oriented, slower tempo track that draws you in with an almost tribalsounding rhythm and hooks you with a catchy melody. The in uence o iconic classic roc ands li e ush, ansas, Blue Oyster Cult, and Aerosmith can be heard here, but Tin Zelkova brings a modern twist to their sound, giving this song a youthful feel. The band has a tight, cohesive sound that you’d expect from a group with years of experience.

Their ability to craft a song that is both nostalgic in essence and contemporary in sound is certainly a testament to their outstanding musicianship and songwriting skills. With a knack for creating memorable hooks and a sound that’s a perfect blend of the old and new, Tin Zelkova is a band to keep an eye on as they continue to make their mark on the Louisville music scene. linktr.ee/TinZelkova

ZAYUH “INSTANT”

For a guy who’s only been making music for a handful of years, Louisville native Zayuh is obviously doing something right. He began experimenting with multiple instruments at the age of 12, then creating and releasing his own music from his bedroom studio at 15. Now at the ripe old age of 18, he’s already a verified artist on oti y with al ost , monthly listeners from all over the world. His latest single “Instant” is a vibrant fusion of hyperpop and alt-hip-hop, ullin in uences ro artists li e ricoda, laive, he id aroi, and ac arlow ith an ener etic, ouncy beat and youthful energy, this song is perfect for anyone looking for a danceable tune. Zayuh’s production choices are on point, offering a rich soundscape that embraces the hyperpop aesthetics while infusing it with his own unique touch. The infectious beat is complemented by Zayuh’s vocals, which sea lessly ow etween ra in and sin ing. The transitions are smooth, and his vocal hooks are undeniably catchy, making this track impossible to get out of your head. I would say the only downfall here is that, clocking in at just under two minutes, it’s far too short of a song. If he could add another couple minutes to this, I could absolutely picture this song bumping in clubs and li htin u dance oors across the nation e ardless, this track is a dose of musical euphoria that you’re gonna love the “Instant” you hear it! youtube.com/@zzayuh LEO now has playlists for Listen Local and Tuesday Tracklist on Spotify! Search Spotify for LEO Weekly and have a listen.

HOTLINE TNT RIDES THE BUZZ OF ‘CARTWHEEL’ INTO MAG BAR

WE CAUGHT UP WITH BAND LEADER WILL ANDERSON BEFORE THE DEC. 7 CONCERT

By Scott Recker | leo@leoweekly.com HOTLINE TNT’s critically acclaimed new album Cartwheel takes everything the band has been doing for the last half decade and refines it, creatin a rich and thou ht ful mixture of psychedelic shoegaze with monster hooks and lyrics that dig deep. The band’s second full-length album is full of songs about connections and relationships, an honest look at the good, the bad, and the complicated.

Before the band plays at Mag Bar on Thursday, Dec. 7, we caught up with band leader Will Anderson to talk about the new album that was deemed Best New Music

by Pitchfork, how he likes to peel back the layers of his relationships in Hotline’s songs, and whether or not he was able to keep up with his beloved Minnesota Timberwolves durin a recent uro ean tour This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

LEO: YOU’RE COMING OFF A PRETTY BUSY LEG OF A TOUR RUN THAT ENDED IN LONDON AT THE PITCHFORK MUSIC FESTIVAL. HOW WERE THE SHOWS? HOW WAS THE FESTIVAL? Will Anderson: Oh, it was really good.

I would say the Pitchfork Festival was our best set. When I think of Pitchfork Fest, I think of a huge outdoor festival, basically, but this was more like, they took over a bunch of small venues in London. So we were just playing in a bar called The Shacklewell Arms, and it was really full and it had good energy and we played really well. So, that was awesome.

Unfortunately, two hours later, I puked my guts out and did so all night. As well as our drummer Mike. We both got a stomach u nd we issed our i hts ho e hat’s why I just got home today.

GLAD IT DIDN’T HAPPEN TO YOU ONSTAGE OR BEFORE THE SHOW. Well, it’s funny. Two days before, our bass player did get sick onstage and had to leave e ore the last son o, finished on the bass, and he wasn’t even well enough to play the next day, so I played bass again the next day. But, then, by Pitchfork Fest, he was back, and we all played together, and then I went down.

WELL… AT LEAST IT DIDN’T HAPPEN AT THE PITCHFORK FEST, SINCE THAT WAS SORT OF THE KEYSTONE OF THE RUN, I SUPPOSE. Yeah, that was the sweet spot. We were all good for that one.

HOTLINE TNT HAS BEEN A PROJECT FOR MORE THAN FIVE YEARS NOW, SO WHEN YOU LOOK BACK AT SOME OF THE EARLY SONGS, THE TRACKS FROM EPS LIKE COOL IF I CRASH, AND COMPARE THEM TO SONGS FROM CARTWHEEL, WHAT DO YOU SEE? HOW DO YOU THINK YOU’VE CHANGED, SHIFTED, PROGRESSED, ETC., ETC. AS A SONGWRITER? OR HOW HAS YOUR SUBJECT MATTER SHIFTED? WE OBVIOUSLY WENT THROUGH A PANDEMIC. AND I’M SURE YOUR RELATIONSHIPS, INTERESTS AND PRIORITIES HAVE ALSO SOMEWHAT MOVED AROUND TOO, JUST LIKE THE REST OF US. It’s pretty much just an ongoing diary of whatever I’m feeling at the time, as far as lyrics go. If I’m going through a good period in my love life, I’ll probably write a love song or two. If I’m going through a breakup, I’ll probably write a heartbreak song. It’s a lot of songs about my friends and my family and eo le in y li e elationshi s o all kinds.

But I don’t really play a lot of songs from that [early] era anymore. “Are U Faded?” is definitely a an avorite that ets a lot o requests, but I think that we’ve gotten better since then. It’s a fun song to play, but I kind of cringed when I listened to it because I feel like it is more on the juvenile side. But it’s not bad. I think it’s a good song.

YOU JUST TOUCHED A BIT ON THIS, BUT YOU SEEM TO WRITE A LOT ABOUT CONNECTIONS, RELATIONSHIPS AND THE DEEP NUANCES THAT ARE INTERTWINED. YOU SAID THE SONG “I THOUGHT YOU’D CHANGE” OFF OF CARTWHEEL IS ABOUT WANTING A FRIENDSHIP TO TURN INTO SOMETHING MORE, THEN WANTING IT TO TURN BACK INTO A FRIENDSHIP. AND IT SWITCHES BETWEEN TWO NARRATORS,

Hotline TNT | PHOTO BY WES KNOLL.

WITH SOME AMBIGUITY ABOUT WHO IS SAYING WHAT. WHY IS IT IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO SORT OF PEEL THOSE LAYERS BACK LIKE THAT, AND REALLY DIG IN, ANALYZE AND WONDER ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS LIKE THAT IN SONGS? I think, more than just songwriting, it’s an exercise in trying to express empathy, and, even when you hurt someone’s feelings, try to do so in a way that minimizes pain or, at least, let them know that you’re trying to feel what they’re feeling and let them know that it’s not coming from a place of malice or something like that. That was my hope, at least.

When it comes to the songwriting, it wasn’t like I set out to write the song from my and her POV. As I was writing the song, I kind of realized, ‘Is this what I’m feeling or what she’s feeling?’ Maybe it’s back and forth.

HAVE YOU BEEN ABLE TO KEEP UP WITH FORTNITE AND YOUR MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES DURING THE BUSY RUN? o ortnite efinitely the i er wolves. I got the NBA on right now, if you see the blinking on the screen. They’re playing in a few hours. I’m really excited to see how they do this season. I have a few days off here in New York, where I’m hoping to get a few games in of Fortnite. Then I’ll be on the road for three weeks straight. • Hotline TNT plays at Mag Bar (1398 S. 2nd St.) on Thursday, Dec. 7. Sidestep and Baby Chips open. The show starts at 7 p.m. and is $15 in advance and $18 on the day of the show.

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FOOD & DRINK

GASTHAUS SPACE GIVES WAY TO TASTY ALL THAI’D UP

By Robin Garr | leo@leoweekly.com

Pad see ew, a traditional Thai pork and wide noodle dish, is one of several dishes also available as a vegan or vegetarian entree with chewy pressed tofu in place of meat. | PHOTOS BY ROBIN GARR.

WAIT! What? There’s a Thai restaurant in the space that housed the German restaurant Gasthaus for nearly 30 years!?

Yep, and the new arrival, All Thai’d Up, is a good Thai eatery, too. Still, it came as a surprise with Gasthaus announced its departure in a social media post in May 2022.

The owners, it said, decided to take an early retirement, “but hope that someone with the enthusiasm and love for the German culture will step in and take over the Gasthaus.”

That hope didn’t work out, leaving Louisville, despite the city’s Germanic heritage, without a single authentic German eatery, and none in sight.

But All Thai’d Up, which started life as a popular food truck and later added a small downtown bricks-andortar resence, i rated east to fill the vacant Brownsboro Center space this past July.

The transition from Bavaria to Thailand went surprisingly smoothly, given what a project it must have been to convert Gasthaus’s Bavarian vibe, featuring

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German knickknacks and a simulated white-stone Alpine village, to a new Southeast Asian tropical look with Thai knickknacks and simulated thatched-roof beach huts.

Here’s the good news, though: Just as Gasthaus offered tasty German food in a cozy atmosphere and attentive service, All Thai’d Up offers tasty Thai food in a cozy atmosphere with attentive service.

The food and mood may have i ed to the other side o the world, but it’s still a pleasant and relaxing place to enjoy a good meal.

All Thai’d Up opened initially for dinner early, but starting this month, they’ve added lunch hours with a separate menu. The lunch menu features a half-dozen Thai soups and salads, which, in Thai tradition, are substantial enough to serve as main courses. They range in price from $9 (for tom ka gai, lemongrass and coconut milk chicken soup) to $14 (for a grilled beef salad or mung bean noodle salad with pork and shrimp). Nine rice and noodle dishes are priced from $17 (for khao pad gai, egg fried rice with chicken)

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to $23 (for a curry noodle soup, shrimp pad Thai, or egg fried rice with crab).

The dinner menu is much more extensive, featuring more than two dozen entree options plus starters, but prices are in the same range, from $17 to $23 for most items. Full bar service is available, including craft cocktails, craft and commercial beers, and a modest wine list.

We passed on those options at the noon hour, but I called for a tall glass of Thai coffee ($6) and got a thick, aromatic blend of dark coffee and sweet condensed milk almost sweet enough for dessert.

A pair of fried spring rolls ($5), each cut in half to make four two-bite morsels, were rolled in thin pastry wrappers and fried very crisp and not too reasy hey were filled with chopped cabbage and thin bean noodles plus a few bits of grated carrot. The dish was presented with a thick, red,

Only a few of All Thai’d Up’s dishes are marked with chile peppers denoting hotand-spicy flavor, but every table gets a set of four fiery condiments so you can have it your way.

A pair of appetizers: crisp-fried spring rolls filled with noodles and cabbage, and a flaky pastry curry puff stuffed with potatoes, peas, and carrots.

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Almost sweet enough for dessert but plenty tasty as an antidote to fiery Thai fare, strong Thai coffee is enriched with a generous portion of sweet condensed milk.

sweet-hot chili sauce for dipping.

Another appetizer, a curry puff ($7), consisted o a a y astry wra er the si e of your hand, stuffed with potatoes, peas, carrots, and mild yellow curry paste. It came with a ently s icy clear di in sauce filled with tiny, very crunchy diced cucumber.

Only a few of All Thai’d Up’s dishes are ar ed with chile e ers indicatin a non ne otia le hot and s icy avor, ut every ta le co es a set o our owls o fiery condiments so you can doctor up everything the way you li e it t first lance, the enu also a ears not to offer any animal-free options other than a couple of dinner appetizers, but if that’s the way you roll, loo ore closely iny icons indicate that many dishes can be made vegetarian or vegan by substituting tofu or eat and avoidin e s and fish ased sauces. Pescetarian and gluten-free are also options for many dishes. e chec ed this out y re uestin to u in lace o or in ad see eew , a tradi tional hai noodle dish hearty and fillin meal, it consisted of wide wheat noodles tossed with thin-sliced gai lan (Chinese broccoli) shredded carrots, bits of scrambled egg, and rectangular strups of pressed, marinated, chewy a ed to u A deep white bowl almost brim full of ha ai chic en sou was e cellent, a hi hli ht o the eal he thin ut avor ul roth was ade with a i o chic en roth and coconut il he sou was ull

of goodies, not least abundant slices of oneless white chic en eat lus tender, sweet slices of oyster mushroom, bits of white onion, sliced galangal (a citrusy Asian cousin of ginger), bias-cut lengths of lemonrass, and a fir li e leaves, all to ed with resh cilantro ll these avors used into an un or etta ly ra rant, co le roth lar e white owl alon side was filled with a large, neatly formed mound of white rice decorated with three cucumber slices.

Our server suggested pouring the soup over the rice, a suggestion we happily accepted.

A splendid meal for two came to $48.76, lus a ti •

ALL THAI’D UP

4812 Brownsboro Center 653-7437 allthaidupky.com facebook.com/AllThaidUpKY instagram.com/allthaidupky NOISE LEVEL: Conversation was easy during a Saturday lunch hour, with decibel levels at a reasonable 58.2dB. ACCESSIBILITY: The dining room and restrooms appear fully accessible to wheelchair users.

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WHAT TO SEE: GALLERY ROUNDUP ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

BY JO ANNE TRIPLETT | jtriplettart@yahoo.com

A GALLERY roundup of art shows to see in Louisville this month. Note: This list is a selection of current exhibitions.

“THE LITTLE MERCIES”

Through Dec. 15 Social justice photography by Jon Cherry. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

“ROBERT MORGAN: MYTHS AND STORIES”

Through December Solo show by Lexington artist Robert Morgan.

“FRAGILE FIGURES: BEINGS AND TIME”

Through December A group exhibition of portraits.

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700 W. Main St. Hours: Mondays-Sundays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

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“ACTION!”

Through Nov. 30 Solo show of action photographs

by Jerry Koufeldt. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

Arts Alliance of Southern Indiana

820 E. Market St., New Albany, Indiana Hours: Wednesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. sointoart.org

“7X7”

Through Nov. 12 Group photography show. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

Bernheim Gallery, Main Branch, Louisville Free Public Library

301 York St. Hours: Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5 p.m. lfpl.org

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“WOLEK/NATION THIS AND THAT”

Through Nov. 4 Photographs by Joe Wolek and John Nation. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

Galerie Hertz

1253 S. Preston St. Hours: Thursdays-Saturdays, 12-5 p.m.; most Sundays, 12-4 p.m. galeriehertz.com

Through Nov. 10 Group photography exhibition featuring Kimara Wilhite and Fred DiGiovanni. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

Through Nov. 12 Photographs of animals by James Behmke. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

Bourne-Schweitzer Gallery

Chestnuts and Pearls

137 E. Main St., New Albany, Indiana Hours: Thursdays-Fridays, noon-5 p.m.; Saturdays, 1-3 p.m. bourne-schweitzergallery.com

“THIS IS MY LAND”

157 E. Main St., New Albany, Indiana Hours: Thursdays-Fridays, 12-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sundays, 12-4 p.m. chestnutsandpearls.com

“SLOW DRIP”

Through Nov. 26 Solo show by Arynn Blazer.

Capacity Contemporary Exchange

641 W. Main St. Hours: Wednesdays-Thursdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fridays, 12-8 p.m.; Saturdays-Sundays, 12-4 p.m. capacitycontemporary.com

“THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD: THE STILL FAMILY & CHARLES NALLE”

Through Nov. 11 Paintings and drawings by Mark Priest.

“THROUGH THE LENS: THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF DON BECK”

Through Nov 25 Photography by long time News and Tribune photographer Don Beck. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

Carnegie Center for Art & History

201 E. Spring St., New Albany, Indiana Hours: Mondays-Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Thursdays, noon-8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. carnegiecenter.org

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OPEN STUDIO LOUISVILLE JURIED EXHIBITION

Through Nov. 18 Show of some of the artists featured in Louisville Visual Art’s Open Studio.

Cressman Center for Visual Arts, Hite Institute of Art and Design, University of Louisville

100 E. Main St. Hours: Wednesdays-Fridays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. louisville.edu/cressman

“COLD ATTENTION: ABSTRACT PHOTOGRAPHS”

Through Nov. 12 Photographs by Lisa Beskin and makalani bendele. The closing reception is on Sunday, Nov. 12 from 6-9 p.m. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

Darby Forever Gallery at Surface Noise

600 Baxter Ave. Hours: Wednesdays-Mondays, 12-6 p.m.

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“THOMAS HART SHELBY: A 50 YEAR JOURNEY IN PHOTOGRAPHY”

Through Nov. 15 Retrospective exhibition of photographs by Thomas Hart Shelby. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

Through Nov. 15 Personal collection of Jodey Lowber featuring work of photojournalist I. C. Rapoport. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

Lowber Pilates and Gallery

1734 Bonnycastle Ave. Hours: Mondays-Thursdays, 8 a.m.7:30 p.m.; Fridays, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. lowberpilates.com

Hyland Gallery

“RESURRECTION”

“PURPOSE AND REPURPOSE”

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Through Nov. 20 New paintings by Margaret Archambault in her fırst solo show in six years. garner LARGE

721 E. Washington St. Hours: Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. hylandglass.com

“WHAT YOU SAY?”

1013 Bardstown Road Hours: Wednesdays-Sundays, 1-6 p.m. garnerlarge.com

Through Dec. 14 Rock n’ roll photos by Dave Cronen. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

“NATURING”

Julius Friedman Gallery, Photographic Archives, University of Louisville

Through Nov. 14 Exhibition featuring the photography of Carol Henry. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

2215 S. Third. St., Ekstrom Library Hours: Mondays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. louisville.edu/archives

Goodall Gallery

329 Stilz Ave. Hours: Fridays-Saturdays, 12-6 p.m. goodallgallery.com

“FREAKY DEAKY”

Through Nov. 3 Halloween group show.

“WHERE THE TRACKS BECOME TREES”

Nov. 4-30 Collage and mixed-media works

by Damon Thompson.

“PAR AVION AND DOCUMENTARY FICTIONS”

Through Nov. 11 Photographs by Ted Wathen. The artist talk is on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 3 p.m. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

Kleinhelter Gallery

701 E. 8th St., New Albany, Indiana Hours: Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

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“NEW YORK CITY”

Through Nov. 30 Photography by Gene Spatz. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

KORE Gallery

“THERE AND BACK AGAIN”

Through Nov. 12 Photography by Daniel Andis. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

942 E. Kentucky St. Hours: Wednesdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays, 12-4 p.m. koregallery.com

Halo ArtSeed Community Gallery

1931 E. Spring St., New Albany, Indiana Hours: Fridays-Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.

Through Nov.11 Computer generated photorealistic photographs by Tim Portlock.

Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

Moremen Gallery

710 W. Main St., Suite 201 Hours: Thursdays-Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. moremengallery.com

“WE DON’T WITHER”

Through Dec. 18 Works by seven Louisville-area women/femme artists.

Muhammad Ali Center

Grady Goods

620 Baxter Ave. Hours: Wednesdays-Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sundays 12-5 p.m. gradygoods.com

“BITCOIN FROM HEAVEN”

“HISTORICAL PHOTOGRAPHS OF JOSEPH PILATES”

144 N. 6th St. Hours: Wednesdays-Sundays, 12-5 p.m. alicenter.org

“FROM THE HEADS OF THE HOLLERS”

Through Dec. 29 Photographs by Shelby Lee Adams. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

Paul Paletti Gallery

713 E. Market St. Hours: Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. paulpalettigallery.com

“PLACES & PUZZLES”

Oct. 27-Nov. 19 New work by Jenny Shircliff with guest artist Anne Huntington. The opening reception is Friday, Oct. 27 from 6-9 p.m. with the gallery talk on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 2:30 p.m.

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SIMPLY POWERFUL WORDS FROM LOCAL WRITERS

by T.E. Lyons | leo@leoweekly.com

Gallery Caroline Waite is showing in a group exhibition at the Floyd County Library Cultural Arts Center (formerly the Carnegie Center for Art & History) in December.

PYRO Gallery

1006 E. Washington St. Hours: Fridays-Saturdays, noon-6 p.m.; Sundays 1-4 p.m. pyrogallery.com

“THIS IS NOT THE END”

“IN THE GARDEN”

Through Nov. 26 An installation centered around the portrait of Breonna Taylor by Amy Sherald.

“STORIES RETOLD”

Through Nov. 4 Photo-based work by Native Americans from seven different tribes. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

Through Jan. 7 American art from the Princeton University Art Museum.

“BEYOND THE FRAME”

Speed Art Museum

Through Nov. 4 Photography by UofL professor Mary Carothers.

Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

“EVERLASTING REMAINS”

Through Nov. 4 Photography by UofL associate professor Mitch Eckert. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

Schneider Hall Galleries, Hite Institute of Art and Design, University of Louisville

2301 S. Third St., 104 Schneider Hall Hours: Mondays-Fridays, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. louisville.edu/art

“CHALLENGED LANDSCAPES: IN CITY, ON LAND, OVER WATER”

Through Nov. 12 Group photography show. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

Southwest Regional Gallery, Southwest Branch, Louisville Free Public Library

9725 Dixie Highway Hours: Mondays-Thursdays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 1-5 p.m. lfpl.org

2035 S. Third St. Hours: Fridays, 1-8 p.m.; Saturdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. speedmuseum.org

“CAIRO: MOTHER OF THE WORLD”

Through Nov. 25 Photographs by Madison Cawein. Part of the Louisville Photo Biennial.

WheelHouse Art

2650 Frankfort Ave. Hours: Tuesdays-Fridays, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. wheelhouse.art

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Thrillers where action interweavin fist ul Short stories that are of chase scenarios linked into a complete and plot and character that make shocking rich world like a novel, of resourceall take sudden, sharp demands but with realistic ful opponents. frayed relationships The author makes turns. Short stories and hopes cut short. careful choices for that are linked into a when and how he And in even more nimble acrobatics for into a fringecomplete rich world treads minimizing verbiage, theme of psy-ops pages of poetry with like a novel but with research. He has creative meter, rapidnear-innocents in thrall realistic frayed fire shi ts in hrase, to the power-hungry and illustration to add who have interests relationships and impact without words. in defense/security but also in exploiting An example of each hopes cut short. human-medical potenof these has just come tial. A stronger part of this read comes from from local creatives. The timing’s perfect dynamic shifting in and out of bucolic local timing for holiday gift-giving or to stockpile lore among those whose frigid day-to-day for your own cozy enjoyment in the upcoming winter. snowglobe is the main setting for the violent intrusions. A sense of inevitability accrues along with the action’s momentum, revealed by the warning of one wizened man of the woods ut here, we’re all wolves now But neither he, nor those either under his care or in his gunsights, can be responsible for the mortal howls “made only worse by the dozen or hundred or thousand answering calls ro lac ountain

CALL THE DARK

BY J. TODD SCOTT

(Thomas & Mercer; 390 pgs., $16.99) It’s easy to discern the effect of simplified sentences in the latest ro this veteran thriller writer. In Scott’s hands, Spartan language conveys cold challenges. A killer’s racticed e ficiency, or e a le r the brutality that nature sets out as table stakes for survival while a blizzard overtakes Appalachian wilderness.

This is hardly a case of the author feeling obligated to keep his sentences below some expectation of reader sophistication. Scott

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mother. As soon as the words hit your ears —proof that you’d birthed them — something inside of you broke. But this break reinforced rather than weakened, like the sway needed to keep bridges standing.” here are a lot o first ti es in this story collection of young-adult cousins trying to make some already-tamped-down dreams, and sometimes even reliable enjoyment, happen in their lives. What gets in the way?

Plenty enough in poor Black households in and around Louisville—for example, two middle-age mothers in the depths of their addictions. Pregnancies and complications.

Child-rearing demands at the same time that en are throwin u e otional or financial roadblocks…or simply leaving the scene. nd the dru s rin in ulti le avors o chaos: “While your mother gets ghost with sleep that stretches for days, Dee gets gone host, oatin around est nd corners, alleys, and boarded-up houses.”

Gentry’s language choices enhance subtleties and realizations in these stories.

Her character dialogue (and internal monologue) provides shortcuts to inform on secret sharing; stubborn hopes raised, fought for, and thwarted and li e’s re ular ow o is communication and random repercussions.

She dispenses with context as part of giving us lived-in knowledge of her scenes and characters (for example, the word “jump” appears without context that it’s a passiveaggressive threat from a depressive person).

Similar choices for short, cut-to-the-quick phrases as points of leverage for characters’ choices, and the masterful handling of shifts in and out of second-person narrative—these are just part of why I’m looking forward to more from this author.

ETHEREALITY AND BONES: A COLLECTION OF POEMS AND ART

BY MATTHEW MOORE

(Curbside Publishing; 120 pgs., $16.99) This combination of mixed-media art (primarily graphic blocks framing human fi ures cro ed ro vinta e hoto ra hy and semi-confessional verse has focus and frequently lands its punches. Some of the subjects here convey the union of tragedy with irony and/or randomness (“how a roll/ of the die/might be/disguised/as decisions”).

But the heart of this collection goes beyond bitter and slamming slam-the-door-onadolescence insights. There’s vulnerability (“and please don’t mistake/my distance as cold/you see, the nature of things/can be cruel and indifferent/and i thought it best/ to protect myself”) and assessment of the compromised consequences of freedom, as in “beef lo mein and booze,” one of his most-direct pieces.

In multiple poems here, Moore cuts away the kudzu of personal regrets. The collection gradually shows the regret letting loose of its companion—yearning: “life slips quietly/through trembling hands/unable to recall what exactly was i waiting for/when anything was possible?” •

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By Tracy Heightchew | leo@leoweekly.com

I’VE heard tell that other families watch sports at Thanksgiving, but in my family, we watch movies. Growing up, it was usually a Clint Eastwood Western we gathered around, and I have fond memories of rowdy viewings of “The Color Purple.” As an adult, my Thanksgivings have evolved into movie marathons with a multitude of drop-in Friendsgivings.

This year, a number of hyped and Thanksgiving appropriate fil s are co in to theaters, with le ander ayne’s he oldovers, erald ennell’s alt urn, and, ost the atically a ro riate, li oth’s han s ivin hittin the i screen ut this wee , ’ not tal in a out what is in theaters. Instead, this is an idiosyncratic guide to what to watch at home with your family, chosen or otherwise, or on your own to cleanse the palate after too much turkey (and too many people). hen it co es to watchin ovies with e tended a ily, the best bet is to go with just plain fun movies. Of course, “fun” means different things to different people, but triedand-true favorites like “Barbershop,” “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” and “Our Idiot Brother” are safe bets. If your family, like mine, runs a little darker, try out “The Perfect Host” (2010), featuring a deranged Niles Crane hosting the perfect dinner party. If you like to court controversy in a politically divided family, then “The Hunt” (2020) is a Rorschach test of a movie with no clear alliances. For a sentimental favorite that will get the nostalgia waterworks runnin , throw on rancis ord o ola’s e y ue ot Married.” And the best movie to watch with the Dolly Parton an in your li e is u lin’, that is, i you’ve already had your annual watch of “9 to 5”). he est overall fil s to watch with your a ily are the hilarious and heartrendin hinese erican a ily fil “The Farewell,” and a 2016 documentary from Mongolia, “The Eagle Huntress,” about a 13-year old girl who becomes the first e ale ea le hunter to co ete ro essionally avin a hard ti e fi urin out what to watch with your dad artin corsese’s concert fil a out he and, he Last Waltz,” is also a Thanksgiving movie and a dad favorite. Watch “A Face in the Crowd” and be amazed by a preay erry ndy ri fith as a e alo anic who ta es over the airwaves nd, or the ore adventureso e, it’s reat time revisit the cult favorite “American Movie,” about an as irin fil a er ro isconsin and the cast o ena lers — er, I mean, cast of characters — who surround him.

Have a tween/teen in your life? My favorite movies to introduce to the young ones are “Amadeus,” “Clue,” and “House Party.” That these were some of my own early-life avorites isn’t lost on e, ut there is so ethin cele ra tory and alive in all these fil s that has never let y youn riends and e down lso, it’s ood ractice to watch something that the kid wants to show you if you really want to ond over fil Not everyone is seeing their family, and for many there are ood reasons or that hese are the it’s o ay to ta e a rea ro your a ily ovies o e eature recon

ciliations, but those are hard-earned reunions, including the late-in-life return of a disowned dau hter in last year’s onica, or the road trip misadventures in “Pieces of April.” “Pariah” (2011) features stellar performances all around, but Kim Wayans as a mom who disapproves o her les ian dau hter steals the show te into the black-humor absurdity of family life in “House of Yes” (1997) or with a walk through a neurotic ind haunted y a other fi ure in “Beau is Afraid” (2023). And if ever you wanted a reason to not want co any, it’s ecause you are recovering from watching Jennifer Lawerence e overrun y her hus and’s uests in arren rono s y’s other Which brings us to the horror fans. If you haven’t witnessed the insanity that is lood rea , this can e your year to finally watch the only hristian ade ari uana scare fil eatur ing a turkey monster and a chain-smoking (and cou hin narrator inner arty horror fil s li e he nvitation and ou’re e t may articulate the reasons you hate communal eating. Thanksgiving has a folk-horror air to it, and the e tended rea is a reat ti e to watch the three-plus-hour documentary “Woodlands Dark and Days Bewitched: A History of Folk Horror.” It will provide a hearty list of interestin and stran e fil s to trac down, chie a on the the de raved il ri horror fil yes o ire and ’s he itch oth o these fil s resent erica’s early colonial days as a time fraught with the terror that comes with ein so ewhere you aren’t su osed to e and don’t understand ut the history o han s ivin isn’t ust about pilgrims and colonists. It is a good time to seek out Native American perspectives and directors o e i nals ro is an old avorite, and ’s rey is the un o an che entry in the “Predator” franchise. Have you in ed eservation o s yet t’s the only show on this list, and it’s a ust see reator terlin ar o also directed three eature fil s and one doc, and each is a clever and heartfelt look at modern reservation life in Oklahoma. our heets to the ind, ar in ater, and e o are all undance avorites eaturin familiar faces to “Reservation Dogs” fans and a good afternoon triple bill. ind where all these fil s are strea in on ReelGood.com. •

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By Dan Savage | mail@savagelove.net @fakedansavage

THANKS AGAIN

I’m taking the week off. Please enjoy these Thanksgiving-themed questions from the Savage Love archives. Gobble, gobble. — Dan

Q: Something is bothering me and I don’t know where else to turn. I’m a bisexual man. I’ve been married to a great guy for the past six years. Despite COVID, we gathered safely for an outdoors Thanksgiving dinner with my family.

My mom, my brother and sister-in-law, and my adult nieces and nephews and their partners were there. Each household contributed to the feast, and we had a wonderful evening. While my husband and I were snuggling in bed later he said that my casserole was a big hit thanks to the “secret ingredient.” When I asked what he meant, he informed me that he had deposited my come from a blowjob he’d given me earlier that day in my half-finished casserole. When I asked why he did this, he said he thought it was hot and he was aroused watching my family ingest it. To me, this seems a bit twisted and feels like a deeply disrespectful act toward my family. Now I cannot sleep, and it is impossible for me to think of anything else. I wish he had never told me.

Confused And Shuddering Sleeplessly, Entirely Revolted Over Loaded Entrée A: Some questions you suspect are fake, some questions you know are fake, and some questions you hope are fake. I wish I could say this question fell into the second category — a question I knew to be fake — but I once got a letter from a man who would excuse himself at dinner parties, quickly rub one out in the bathroom, and then dip the bristles of his hosts’ toothbrushes in his semen. (That was twenty years ago, and I’m still securing my toothbrush in a secret, undisclosed location when we have guests.) So as much as I wished we lived in a world where something like this could never happen, CASSEROLE, we don’t live in that world.

That said… some details don’t add up. I’ve been in the receiving end of plenty of blowjobs, CASSEROLE, and there are always tells when a guy doesn’t immediately swallow. A man who’s holding your load in his mouth has a certain look; his mouth and jaw are set in a particular and revealing way.

There’s also no post-blowjob kissing or snuggling.

And if you were to say, “Thank you, that was great,” and they hummed back, “Mmm-hmm,” instead of saying, “You’re welcome,” you would know the guy didn’t swallow. And yet you would have us believe that your husband somehow gave you a blowjob and somehow didn’t swallow without you noticing and then… did what exactly? Strolled around the house with a mouth full of come until the opportunity to

defile your casserole resented itsel Then again…

Impromptu blowjobs sometimes happen, CASSEROLE, and they sometimes happen in kitchens. So, I suppose it’s possible your husband interrupted you while you were making a casserole and then spat your load into the casserole you were making and managed to give it a quick stir… without you noticing the spit or the stir? Sounds improbable… but I suppose your husband could have created an additional diversion — a post-blowjob diversion — that took your attention off your casserole long enough to execute this spit-and-stir maneuver. But even if he did all of this — blew you, didn’t swallow, created a diversion, spat your semen into your Thanksgiving casserole — would he tell you about it? The guy who was glazing his friend’s toothbrushes didn’t brag to his friends about it. He wrote to me about it, described it as a compulsion, and asked me how to stop. That your husband would be so clueless as to think you wouldn’t be revolted by this is, if you’ll forgive me, a little hard to swallow.

Still…

If your nieces and nephews are adults… it’s possible you and your husband are getting up there… and he could be suffering from early-onset dementia; inappropriate sexual behavior and poor impulse control are symptoms. So, on the off, off, off chance this actually happened, CASSEROLE, here’s my advice: If your husband spat your load into a halffinished casserole and then watched your whole family consume it and then assumed you would think it was hot and isn’t suffering from dementia, CASSEROLE, then you absolutely, positively need to divorce him. Let us count the ways you can’t trust this man: you can’t trust him with your semen, you can’t trust him not to feed your cum to your mother, you can’t trust him around your siblings and nieces and nephews. You can’t even leave him in the company of an unaccompanied casserole. So, unless you looked into his eyes on your wedding day and thought, “This is a guy who would feed a wo an her own son’s se en and ’ fine with that, your husband isn’t the “great guy” you thought he was. He’s a monster and what he did unforgivable, even criminal. Divorce the asserole. Some will urge you to go to the police and press charges for sexual assault — those casserole leftovers may contain DNA evidence — but you’ll have to weigh involving the police against burdening your mother with the knowledge of your Thanksgiving casserole’s secret ingredient.

P.S. A casserole is really more of a side dish at Thanksgiving, isn’t it?

This question originally appeared on December 8, 2020.

Q: I’ve been dating my boyfriend for almost a year.

He’s 25, I’m 27. I asked him to have Thanksgiving dinner with me and my mother at my house. He said no. I also invited him to have dinner with my father, my brother, my stepmom and me the day after Thanksgiving. He said no again. His reasoning: “It would be too awkward.” He has met both sides of my family, and I have met his parents as well. His parents are having Thanksgiving dinner with family friends, and he doesn’t have other Thanksgiving plans. This is not the first time he has turned down invitations to spend time with my family. I’ve told him the only way for us to feel less awkward with each other’s families is to spend more time with them. He just said “I know” via text. I believe he loves me, and he is a wonderful partner in many areas of my life, but this is bothering me. What should I do? I’m fighting the urge to tell him that maybe our relationship is “too awkward” and we should part ways before Christmas.

What do you think?

Single On Thanksgiving Q: I’d like to speak your boyfriend, SOT, so I could ask him the obvious follow-up question (OFUQ: Why does it feel awkward?

Assuming your boyfriend is into you and wants to keep seeing you, his answer to the OFUQ could go something like this: “We’ve been seeing each other for less than a year and to me it feels like it’s too soon to be spending the holidays with each other’s families — it’s also too soon for us to be calling each other ‘partner.’ So let’s take a deep breath, stay calm and keep being wonderful to each other.

If we’re still together this time next year then, yeah, we’ll do Thanksgiving with your folks or mine.”

It’s also a possibility — possibility ≠ certainty — that your boyfriend doesn’t want to keep seeing you and is operating/dating under the mistaken-but-alltoo-common belief that it’s kinder to string someone along through the holidays. He may not want to spend Thanksgiving/Xmess/NYE with your folks because doing so will be held up as evidence of his lying jerkiness after he dumps you on November 27 or December 26 or January 2.

My advice: Take “it’s awkward” for an answer, tell him you’d like to have dinner on Saturday, and don’t make a big deal out of his reluctance to spend Thursday with at your mom’s and Friday at your dad’s. It could mean nothing at all, SOT, or it could mean something dire. But you’ll just have to wait and see.

This question originally appeared on November 24, 2015.

Q: When a person has no concept of God, which I assume you don’t, nothing is “off limits” as to the bounds of sexual depravity. I once was where you are now (almost anyway) but came to realize that sex is a sacred pleasure given to men and women to practice responsibly. You turn sex into an ugly recreation, where there are no restric-

tions or morals. I hope as you mature in life, you begin to realize the true meaning of loving sex. I don’t expect a rebuttal, but thanks for giving me a chance to vent.

Bob Z. A: My moral code — when it comes to sex — goes something like this: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” That rings a bell? Treat each other with respect, show consideration, be kind, meet each other’s needs, don’t take each other for granted, be decent to the people you’re indecent with, and always treat your very special guest stars with generosity. There’s a strong moral code at the heart of my advice. You may be too distracted — or too titillated — by the dirty bells and sleazy whistles to see it, Bob, but like a forearm in a power bottom at Folsom… it’s in there.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Bob. I’m glad you’re happy. But I’d be thankful if you refrained from projecting your prior unhappiness — unhappiness with choices you made that weren’t working for you — onto others. Loving sex is great, Bob, and it comes in many guises. Still, I’m glad you’ve discovered what works for you sexually and emotionally. But you can love the sex you’re having now and find eanin in it without dis ara in or making assumptions about the sex other people en oy and find eanin in This question — more of accusation, really — originally appeared November 24, 2016.

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