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GRADY GOODS

A YOUNG FAMILY TURNS A LIFE OF ART EXPERIENCE INTO BUSINESS

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CULTURA PHILIPPINES BRINGS TOGETHER TRADITIONAL DANCE, HISTORY AND CULTURE IN UPCOMING EVENTS

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A BLOODY WEEKEND FOR HORSES AND PEOPLE: WHICH WILL SEE CHANGE?

By Erica Rucker | erucker@leoweekly.com

SEVEN horses died at Churchill Downs over the Kentucky Derby celebration weeks — a bloody marker for a historic event. Two of those horses died on Derby Day. The deaths of so many creatures piqued the public outcry against an industry that is flush with cash but struggling to make sense of itself in this day and age. Outside of Kentucky, what is horse racing, and does it still make sense to continue?

I’m a Kentucky girl, born and raised, and there are so many parts of me that love to get swept into the excitement of the Derby events and even race day. Standing along the rail as the horses fly by your face is exhilarating. Horses are amazing creatures, and the thoroughbred is at the top of the pack in grace and athleticism.

The dark side of this excitement is that, for our amusement, these animals are placed at risk and often meet terrible fates because of issues that could only, and would only, happen within the racing industry.

Is it worth it?

Ultimately, no. Horse racing cannot continue to subject these animals to conditions that cost them their lives, and put them at risk of injuries from which they cannot recover. After this past weekend, the conversation about horse safety has been magnified. Changes need to be made, and you can bet they will.

But it’s not just horses who were taken from us this past weekend.

Did you know that 17 people died in mass casualty events in Texas over the weekend? Nine on Saturday at a shopping mall shooting and another eight when someone drove a car into a crowd of people. I’m sure many families are struggling to make sense of these events.

Which story will dominate the news cycle? Probably the atrocities in Texas, at least for a bit, until someone again mentions horses.

Which issue will finally get some action? Also probably horses.

We’ve seen time and time again that

when humans kill humans, our government becomes lost in the litany of excuses they give us as to why they can’t change anything. Because for them, the dollars that line their pockets from gun lobbyists and other special interests are more valuable than anyone lost to these violent acts. There is no effort to make changes that will actually create protection for people.

Certainly, with horses, the changes will still protect the moneyed interests of horse owners and industry players, but at least we’re likely to see noticeable changes for the good of the horses, if only to keep the money flowing.

What about us?

I’m not claiming that it is unfair for horses to get better care and treatment. For sure, I believe we’ve seen clear evidence over the last two weeks that what happens in the racing industry puts these creatures at great risk. What I would like to see is a level of movement and action to bring similar urgency to the violence done to people. It seems like an easy fix, but it won’t be. No matter how ugly the events in Texas, this isn’t the last time we’ll have this conversation. Certainly not

What is the solution when money’s purchasing power supersedes health, kindness, and the right to live?

In Kentucky, racing is a part of our DNA. However, I think losing seven animals in such a short period makes it harder to keep cheering and betting money that’s covered in blood.

Will we have the same reaction to the bloodshed in our streets, at our shopping malls, and outside our migrant centers?

America seems to have a bloodthirst, be it for people or animals. We can’t get enough of cheering for sports, for weapons, and events that end with a body count. We let the blood keep spilling. •

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HORSES BEFORE HUMAN ENJOYMENT

“They just need to make the well being of the horses number one ALWAYS. For their entire lives. If horses are treated well fans will continue to love horse racing. And please stop whipping them” —Michael Neal

re: Sa e Joseph Jr.

“He removed himself yesterday morning citing concern for his athletes. Before assaulting this guy perhaps we should look into compounding pharmacies producing vitamins for their vitamin jugs? There are so many things that could’ve happened here — right now everyone is speculating. Contaminated supplements, sickness anything could’ve happened. No need to villainize this guy with no proof.”—Casey Dyer

“Animal cruelty. Let’s party.”— Debra Richards Harlan

“I always looked forward to watching the Derby, all the hype and people, but I’ve decided not this year. With what’s happened in a week before, I don’t want to see anything happen to any of these animals (in case it does)!”— Cheryl Potter

MORE ABOUT HORSES AND ASSES... Dead Bronzed Castleman Rides Again

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The Supreme and Horseasses Review Court (Maximum Security & Medina Spirit) has put Castleman’s number back up on the board. Stripped of its reference to America’s war, the statute simply is a creative expression. Songs glorifying war and victories, such as “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” “Remember the Maine,” or “Heil dir im Siegerkranz” (honoring German Emperor Bismarck) also are works of creative expression. Melt down Castleman and the horse, burn those musical scores, along with all the textbooks about wars. School books in history class put too much emphasis on wars. Students are taught to view war as a noble pursuit. Whether it’s Yorktown, the Alamo, or Atilla the Hun bull-whipping elephants over the Alps with bull whips, or William the Conqueror vanquishing the ungodly near Hastings, the glori cation of war and soldiering is a lesson that should not be taught to every American school child. Better they use that part of the school day to learn and sing the uniquely American song “Down by the Riverside” or “Gonna lay down my burden” in all their variations of lyrics.

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THE GOAL IS SOUL

By Christina Estrada | leo@leoweekly.com

MY father brought our family to Fort Knox in 1974, when I was five years old. He felt that the area was a great place to raise kids. Radcliff, where Fort Knox is located, is an area filled with families from everywhere in America and around the world through marriages that have been given a level playing field by the military. Being exposed to such diversity and what felt like equal opportunity in the armpit of America was, by far, the best education of my life. I learned early on that our differences enrich our hearts and that, more than anything, we’re more alike than different.

Besides, kids will be kids wherever they are and whomever they are with.

The population was around 14,000 when we arrived, and we were the first Estradas in the phonebook. My parents bought a house on a cul-de-sac called Senate Circle. It was a traditional suburb, but with a very eclectic crew of retired vets and their families.

In many ways, growing up on Senate Circle was much like an ‘80s Benetton commercial. You may remember these if you now have to scroll to the final two options on age verification boxes. The commercials displayed fashion through culture. The clothing was bright, and all skin tones were part of their campaigns, which were sometimes controversial. I don’t think they even focused on any particular item for sale. For me, the United Colors of Benetton was my neighborhood.

I met the little girl across the street who was my age — Chrissy. Her mother was German and married a backwoods Kentucky soldier. Chrissy quickly became my best friend, and I was introduced to German food, broken English, and every Christmas, giant boxes of candies direct from Germany — Kinder Eggs, gummies, and other delights that I had never tasted or heard of. This was my first experience inside the home of a family that had languages, decor, smells and ways that were different from mine.

The other Latino house on the circle had five kids. The oldest and youngest were girls, but it felt like a house of nothing but boys to me. The boys loved being outdoors catching snakes in the wet forest areas near the house. They had cages lining the patio of their backyard full of whatever snakes they caught to admire. Their father was retired and an artist. I was mesmerized by him in his straw summer hat and Cuban cigar as he painted in his open garage on cool summer afternoons. His painting, bright color on a dark canvas, was full of passion. The style of their home, surrounded by yucca plants and lit with the large-bulb festival lights gave the neighborhood a Latin feel.

As we all grew older and began spending nights and eating with our friends, I remember watching women preparing big pots of cabbage on the kitchen floor that turned into kimchi at the home of a Korean friend. The smell blew my mind, pungent and garlicky.

I had my first homemade donut in a Vietnamese home where one would find slippers offered at the door. Another

German house across the street had a huge garden in their backyard that grew tomatoes you could pick and eat straight from the vine on a hot summer day. The people there smelled as earthy as the garden — no deodorant — and the inside of the house was equally primal.

My Black friends smoothed their skin with cocoa butter and wore night caps. It was female energy and I found myself fascinated with hair braiding and twisting, as well as the beads they threaded onto their locks. I remember how they hated brushing their hair as much as I did and the humidity was relentless on us all.

One summer night, Chrissy’s dad skinned and butchered a deer on her metal swing set, and the schnitzel that came from the slaughter was deep fried and crispy, and I learned the truth about where meat came from, even if it disturbed me at the time.

My home brought menudo to my friends as we ate unknown pig parts that cooked the whole day before serving at breakfast the next morning. I can still see the clear blue eyes of Chrissy eating the pig knuckles right off the bone beside me at the kitchen table.

Neither of us had a clue what we were eating but we were nourished in more ways than one.

There were other families I was not as intimate with but their children were my friends, the blunt New Yorkers, more Germans, Irish and Puerto Ricans. I learned via exposure to all the subtle differences in hair, skin, dialect and belief systems that laid a foundation of competency that I utilized daily in my career as a social worker. In the end, we all embraced one another and the differences made it all the more magical, soulful, and open — as it should be. •

THORNS & ROSES

THORN: CHURCHILL DOWNS

Seven dead horses. No moment of silence, nothing but the continuation of racing, and the horses shrugged o as collateral damage. What happens next? Will there be justice for the creatures who make the industry possible? Sigh, we’ll be back with the same questions next year — probably before that with the next race when the track reopens this week.

ROSE: HORSES

For being beautiful, and not holding a mutiny against the humans who whip them into submission to run in circles for wealthy folks to get trophies, and gamblers can get their odds.

There is no Derby, no racing industry, without the lives of these animals, and they should be protected.

THORN: LOUISVILLE METRO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS JAIL POPULATION DATABASE

The thorn isn’t so much for the database, it’s for the e ort it takes in trying to gure out that the very tiny links at the top will actually get you into the database. Is this a joke? We get that the information card is explaining the information in the database, but can we please make the links a bit larger or a color that stands out so that it is easier for folks to nd their way into the mechanism to use it.

THORN: SURPRISE TORNADOES

CHRISTINA ESTRADA

The two tornadoes that hit New Albany in the early hours of Sunday morning came without warning. A couple of surprise EF-1 tornadoes took out power, lots of trees, and some rooftops along its path. We know that weather prediction isn’t an exact science but for the folks who got a skylight they didn’t ask for, and now have to move, we wish that there had been some warning. Glad no one was killed, but wish the best for those who were injured.

Christina Estrada is a lifelong seeker of light in the darkness wearing a variety of hats, including, but not limited to: student/teacher, survivor/ healer, mother/child, therapist/client, introverted extrovert. At present, a disabled wife and mother with stories and thoughts from five decades of life and 30 years of social work, inpatient and outpatient.

THE WORST, BEST & MOST ABSURD

DERBY DAY DEATHS UNDERSCORE RACING’S CONTINUED RISKS

By Tim Sullivan | leo@leoweekly.com

THE morning was marked by the scratch of the morning-line favorite. The afternoon was tinged with tragedy, two horses dying during the Kentucky Derby undercard.

The evening ended amid joy and widespread relief, the improbable Mage winning America’s most prestigious race with a strong finish and without further fatalities.

For the moment, the sport of kings could allow itself to exhale, spared the nightmare scenario of another catastrophic injury on its biggest stage, a nightmare made real and agonizingly vivid in 2008 with Eight Belles.

But that reprieve is surely temporary, as the systemic issues of thoroughbred racing remain unsolved and the most promising reforms continue to meet stubborn, shortsighted resistance. This is a sport often unable to get out of its own way, one that confronts its existential challenges by complaining about the costs of regulation, by litigating the constitutionality of additional oversight and by ignoring evidence of demonstrable improvements such as synthetic surfaces.

This is an industry whose executives talk a lot about transparency until trouble starts. Seven horses died at Churchill Downs in the 10 days preceding Saturday’s Derby, but the races continued without interruption or, arguably, sufficient introspection. It felt as if those in charge were crossing their fingers instead of crossing their T’s and dotting their I’s, lacking the vigilance of animal welfare advocates who responded in real time.

“Churchill Downs is a killing field. . .”

PETA Vice President Kathy Guillermo said in a statement issued more than an hour before Derby 149.

“They should play ‘Taps’ at the Derby instead of ‘My Old Kentucky Home.’”

Efforts to make racing safer are generally sincere but almost invariably half-hearted.

Though the Jockey Club’s Equine Injury Database shows synthetics have experienced a lower rate of catastrophic injuries than dirt surfaces in each of the last 14 years, track operators overwhelmingly answer to the interests of breeders and bettors at the expense of animals.

Churchill Downs issued a statement late Saturday acknowledging the deaths of Chloe’s Dream and Freezing Point earlier in

the day, pledging an “unwavering” commitment to “the health and well-being of equine safety,” and asserting that it had detected “no discernible pattern” in the fatal injuries.

At another track, on another day, racing might have been suspended pending a thorough investigation, as occurred last month after two horses were euthanized at Maryland’s Laurel Park. But as Bob Baffert has learned, and NBC would certainly concur, no one messes with the Run for the Roses.

“The equine fatalities leading to this year’s Kentucky Derby are a sobering reminder of the urgent need to mobilize our industry in order to explore every avenue possible and effectively minimize any avoidable risk in the sport,” the statement said.

“Despite our determination to continually improve upon the highest industry standards, there is more to be done and we will rigorously work to understand what caused these incidents and build upon our existing data, programs and practices to better understand

what has been incredibly difficult for us to witness and accept this week.”

Institutional anxiety was reflected in state veterinarian Nick Smith’s visit to Todd Pletcher’s barn Saturday morning. Despite the vigorous protests of owner Mike Repole, Smith scratched Derby favorite Forte, apparently out of concern over a bruised hoof. Smith declined comment to reporters observing the exchange on the backside. Jamie Eads, executive director of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission, did not respond to an e-mail query seeking clarification.

“They acknowledged that he had made improvement this week, but they just didn’t feel like he was 100%,” Pletcher told NBC. “It’s a tough call. Obviously, we are in an environment (where) scrutiny is super high. I’m not sure in some years it would have been an issue. But this year, it was.”

Forte beat Mage by a length with a late surge in last month’s Florida Derby, and had been the 3-1 morning line favorite for the

Derby. For Repole, the blow was particularly bitter since he had lost another strong Derby contender to a late scratch in 2011 (Uncle Mo).

Yet if Forte was scrutinized more closely Saturday than he might have been in previous years, the thought of him breaking down with a pre-existing injury was unthinkable. Those who would run unnecessary risks risk running themselves and their sport out of business.

“It’s a very difficult subject, especially in the climate of 2023,” said Mage’s part-owner, Ramiro Restrepo. “We are very sensitive to these unfortunate instances.

“All I can say is, we do our best to take care of our horses. We treat them better than we treat our children. And we had full confidence in the soundness of our horse.”

Barring a setback, Mage can continue to chase the Triple Crown at the Preakness. More importantly, he’s still alive. •

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GRADY GOODS

A YOUNG FAMILY TURNS A LIFE OF ART EXPERIENCE INTO BUSINESS

By Erica Rucker | erucker@leoweekly.com

THERE’S something to be said about being rooted in a place. When I met Jae Grady, owner of the new Grady Goods store at 620 Baxter Ave., it was in our youth, finding our way to punk shows and raves, but now we find ourselves meeting again — as older folks — with families and careers. Now we’re old punks with the leftover ethic of working hard and doing the shit we want to get done ourselves.

Jae, his wife Jane, his sons Arlo and Ronan, and their dog Lobo have put this

ethic to work to open their first family business. In the most Gen X way, building on Jae’s years of merchandising experience and work as a buyer, the Gradys decided the time is now to bring those years of work into a space that can have an impact on the local arts community. That this is a family effort is a true statement — even the dog has a role in the business.

The seeds for the dream of Grady Goods were planted long ago when Jae began working in a family business, A Taste Of

Kentucky, owned by his aunt and uncle, Sherry and John Hassmann.

“I did a little bit of all the odd jobs that you do when you’re starting out in retail,” he said. “I would do everything from shipping to delivering. And then as things progressed, I got into doing more custom merchandise, buying, and ordering.”

Eventually, Jae moved on to work at Why Louisville, another retail gift/t-shirt shop.

“I was there for about two years, I think, and again focused on local artists, local ven-

dors as often as possible. That’s something that I got a real connection to — starting out with A Taste of Kentucky — is meeting vendors all over the commonwealth, and getting, almost, a familial friendship going with a lot of these folks.”

Following Why Louisville, Jae found himself at Merridian Home Furnishings where he learned more about household goods. Eventually, Jae got a call from the Speed Art Museum.

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tant manager and “very pregnant” as he described her. She was going on maternity leave and Speed needed someone to fill her shoes and take on the responsibilities of the role in a relatively short period of time.

“I think originally when it opened, they were kind of marketing towards a higher price point,” said Jae. “And part of what I was asked to do when I was hired in — as merchandise buyer and developer — was to try to get things more reflective of the permanent collection, and special exhibitions that came through the Speed — and also to get the price point down to a place that was accessible for everyone, which is something

that’s hugely important to me.”

That request, to make the museum store more accessible struck a chord with Jae.

“I have a lot of love for museum stores. It was always — since I was a kid — it was my favorite part of any field trip. [I would] mow an extra lawn or something like that to try to get a few extra bucks so I could get my astronaut ice cream.”

Taking that feeling into his work gave the Speed gift shop an exciting feel for visitors. In Jae’s Speed Art Museum store, whether you had $2 or $200, there was something available for you.

“We had representatives from virtually

The Gradys in their new store, Grady Goods.

every department that were part of a merchandise team that we all had some input on,” he said. “So everybody had an idea of what foot did we want to put forward when people walked into the museum, and their first experience was walking into the store, ‘What’s the impression we want to give?’

How do we make sure everybody feels welcome when they come inside? And so, we went really deep on those things and really turned the store into a place that was much more accessible than where it had began.”

Achieving his goal at the Speed and meeting other professionals in the Museum store business made a big difference for Jae.

“Towards the end of my time in the Speed… well, the entire time I was there, I was very active with the Museum Store Association which is an international organization — of just what it sounds like — museum stores from every type of museum.”

In 2022, Jae became the president of the association and got to work on one of the biggest projects of his career which wrapped up his time at the Speed just before he jumped full force into creating Grady Goods, where he intends to bring the sensibility of a museum store into a store for regular artists and regular folks.

“Everything wrapped up with Mucha,

Jae stands in the gallery space of the new store, a space they want neurodiverse artists to feel welcome.

which I got to work directly with Alphonse Mucha’s greatgrandson, Marcus Mucha, who was a delight to work with.”

With the Speed at his back, after a very successful Mucha exhibit and merch sales, Jae and his wife Jane made the decision to give Grady Goods a go, with Jane who grew up in PeeWee Valley, Kentucky deciding to keep her day job at Weyland Ventures, while helping Jae to grow the store which will feature gifts, jewelry, and art by local and regional artists and craftspeople.

I spent a lot of time in the broader art world — the higher echelon of the art museum world,” he said. “And while I saw some beautiful things and had my eyes open to new types of artwork, there’s also aspects of the large art world that can be a little bit off-putting for someone like me. I get a bit disillusioned to a lot of the processes that happen when it gets into a certain financial stratum, and I’m not trying to disparage that world at all.”

Wanting to connect more on the ground with artists is a big part of why Jae decided to separate from museum life.

“There’s something that I’ve wondered for some time, that is also a thought that that really drives me wanting to connect back to local art and that I oftentimes wonder, what the art world would look like — the larger art world — if it weren’t driven by the fetishes and tensions of the ultrawealthy. And, you know, that’s something that goes back all the way to the Medici times. That’s not anything new.”

GROWING UP AND GETTING OUT

Jae was born in Chicago but moved to Louisville as a very young child of an also young mother. His relationship with his step-father was strained and like many kids who liked to create more than they loved school, or who found the lure of freedom greater than being at home with parental rules, Jae found himself moving out of his family home at the age of 17 and finding an apartment on Payne street in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood near the Highlands.

“It feels like a real homecoming for me,” Jae says of opening the store in the same area. “Like I’ve come full circle coming back to this neighborhood, which I truly… it’s one of my favorites. It’s where I first was on my own and really started seeing the world in a totally different way. And back then, my roommates at that first apartment were Scott Davis that owned Highland Grounds, Greg Sanders who was always doing music, improv, and things up there, and Craig Pfunder. We were doing acoustic duets around town to make extra money and pay bills.”

Pfunder is best known around Louisville, and beyond, as the guitarist and vocalist of alt-rock/electronic group VHS or Beta.

In high school, Jae had done theater, and used that skill in performance with The Alley Theater which performed in the back of Highland Grounds coffee shop.

“God, it was just a great place and way to be introduced to a life on your own,” he said. “Um, and then also spent a long time at Twice Told Coffee Shop, which was just about the best damn performance coffee shop that ever was. I used to host an open mic at Twice Told.”

Twice Told was a coffee shop that “everyone” visited at some point growing up in ‘90s Louisville near the Highlands. That is, anyone involved in music or art.

“I remembered, and I thought it was so adorable at the time,” Jae says, remembering some of the acts that played

the coffee shop stage. “There were some other kids that were right around my age, and I feel like they had lived more towards the east side of Louisville, but I could’ve been wrong. But these kids dragged all their band equipment to hurriedly set up and play like the two or three songs that you got to play. I just thought to myself, every time that they would do that, I would think, ‘What a dedicated group of kids.’ Like they’re really gonna do something. And that was My Morning Jacket, you know?”

Jae also played in local bands and continues to play his guitars, while also spending time with his family.

BRINGING IT HOME

Those years of coffee shops, and living the creative bohemian life of an artist gave Jae the connections that ultimately brought him full circle to Jane, his kids, and now Grady Goods. He learned during those years that what makes an artist is the desire and practice of making and not the pieces of paper earned in a classroom.

And as he approaches what he does with Grady Goods, Jae is also taking into account some other things he’s learned about as the parent of a child with autism.

“Our first monthly featured artist is Chimel Ford,” Jae said. “Chimel is a highly functioning autistic artist and is vocal about autism awareness. He just captured our eyes and our hearts with his work. It’s very colorful pop art. He tends to focus on a lot of popular portraiture and he saw a lot of beauty in the boxes and the labels and the bags of his favorite snacks.”

Jae and Jane’s younger son Ronan was diagnosed with autism during the pandemic, and it’s important to them that Grady Goods is a place where neurodiverse artists and makers feel welcome.

Their plan for the store includes having a rotating selection of local art displayed in the gallery room each month. Considering Jae’s work with the Speed Museum, they would like to help artists expand their earning potential through other types of merchandising.

“So the museum store aspect of Jae’s background, and his ability to do art licensing, we wanna bring that museum store approach to the gift shop for our local artists. So for example, in a perfect world, we would’ve planned ahead a

little better, and we would’ve had postcards, magnets, stickers, and a t-shirt of Chimel’s artwork. Going forward, we want to get images from our artists who are gonna be showing —something from the show — and create that museumstore-quality product in this space for our local artists,” said Jane.

It’s a unique twist that more artists are seeing as sustainable ways to fund their art practices. Many local artists, like Irene Mudd — an artist featured in Grady Goods — already take their images and create multiple types of goods. These good created tiers of prices that make purchasing local art easier and accessible for all, something that is central to the ethics of the Gradys. •

Grady Goods is open Wednesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday noon-5 p.m.

Opening the store in the Phoenix Hill neighborhood felt like coming full circle for Jae.

CULTURA PHILIPPINES BRINGS TOGETHER TRADITIONAL DANCE, HISTORY AND CULTURE IN UPCOMING EVENTS

By Amy Barnes | abarnes@leoweekly.com

LOCAL dance group Cultura Philippines will showcase traditional folk dance from the Phillipines and modern music from Filipino American artists at two upcoming events. The shows occur in conjunction with Asian/ Pacific American Heritage Month — an annual celebration of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States.

The first chance to see the group is Saturday, May 13, at 3 p.m., at the inaugural International Food Truck Festival on Louisville Waterfront’s Big Four Lawn and Spring Gardens at Big Four Bridge (1101 River Rd.). Here, you can also enjoy cuisine from several local food trucks, along with a variety of beverages, and performances from across the globe. The full festival lasts from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Next up is the Beechmont Taste of Asia Block Party (300 West Woodlawn Ave.) on the following weekend, May 20 at 5 p.m. The full street party — with food trucks, live music and vendors — lasts from 4-9 p.m.

Cultura Philippines was formed to pass on traditional dances, share history, culture and connections.

“Historically, there was a Filipino American dance group in the past glory days of [Louisville’s] Heritage Weekends during the ‘70s - ‘80s,” said Cultura Philippines artistic director Tomas Apollo Bacala in an email. He was a member of the group, and explained that it “disbanded due to life changes like moving, work, graduations and school.”.

He added, “Louisville and Southern Indiana has a Filipino American community, with social and medical organizations that promote cultural presentations and provide scholarships to students in need, and health missions and awareness.”

The new group formed in 2021; its first performance was the same year during Louisville’s annual WorldFest, an outdoor festival showcasing food, vendors and entertainment from a variety of cultures.

“Cultura Philippines was organized to revive our culture through dance and music. Note that the Philippines has always participated and represented [its culture] since the first WorldFest via the Parade of Cultures,” Bacala wrote. “We are a small group of about 25; lessons are free, but dancers cover costume and material costs.”

Cultura Philippines’ performances combine both modern and traditional music and dance drawn from Filipino culture. The upcoming shows will include songs from artists previously showcased in the company’s “Diaspora” series.

“Our ‘Diaspora’ series pays tribute to

international artists of Filipino heritage,” said Bacala in an email. “They are ones people hear about, not realizing their rich Philippine historical background.” Artists whose music is choreographed in this series include Bruno Mars, Nicole Scherzinger, and Enrique Iglesias.

Traditional dances that will be performed in the upcoming shows include Waray Waray, Malong-malong, Subli, Tinikling, and Bulaklakan.

While the lessons are free, performers volunteer their time and commit to group practices. The gatherings ensure everyone has time to practice the dances, while also offering members a chance to enjoy Filipino food and culture.

“Food is part of Filipino hospitality,” said Sheryll Impellizzeri, who hosts several of the group’s practice sessions and has performed in some of the pieces. “We’re

expanding that kind of hospitality to the next generation. People who were not born in the Philippines, or maybe those who were adopted, we’re extending that to the culture. You’re sharing the culture in the fullest expression — which is the food. It’s the Filipino language. I don’t think I have ever gone into a Filipino home and ever left hungry.”

Impellizzeri began dancing as a child, when she arrived in the U.S. with her aunt.

“It was a different generation back then. Now, it’s more of a mix. It’s noisy, the kids are running around … it’s just how it was when I started dancing. Before, it was exclusively Filipino events. Now, we are reaching out more to the international community, which we haven’t done in the past. Now we do WorldFest, we’re in love with Crane House, and we do performances with the library as part of their cultural programming.”

Trista Eady is among the group’s members who come from outside the Filipino community. She joined the group in the past year and since then, she has participated in four performances.

“Tom [Bacala] was doing free lessons at the St. Matthews library,” she said. “It transitioned into me participating in the performances. I have met a lot of new people and learned about a whole new culture different from my own. It’s also helped me to maintain my activity level, and it is a good form of artistic expression.”

Impellizzeri recalls the initial influx of Filipinos to Louisville.

“The first wave of Filipino Amercians were here in the ‘60s. As long as you had a college degree, you could come here and work as a professional. Most of the parents were doctors or nurses. The families came here many ways; many had a parent in the medical community,” said Impellizzeri. “Most of the houses were small. We would practice on the front lawn in sneakers. Only so many Filipino families came here — mostly in health care. Mostly, the families wanted to hang out together and continue the culture for themselves. Now, we have expanded to the community. A lot of us now are involved in interracial relationships, and one of our members was adopted and didn’t have a Filipino mom and dad; we’re pretty inclusive in that way now.”

Before every dance, there is a narrative

describing its meaning. This is delivered by Dot King, the group’s narrator, who also helps to create costumes and volunteers her time in various aspects of stage management.

“For me, being Filipino, many people are not associated with who the Filipinos are, and what being Filipino in Louisville means,” she said during a recent interview.

“Many more Filipino Amercians are trying to be more visible, and be a part of the community. It’s cool how all of us are connected; our family members have all hung out and known each other for years. It’s cool to reconnect and rebuild our own family. We’re interconnected, and able to pick right back up.”

“We’re creating this new generation for our community, and we’re doing it through dance,” said Impellizzeri.

As for the newest generation of Filipino Americans in Louisville, young dancer

Annabelle Treese summed it up best in a recently recorded video interview.

“Being a part of Cultura Philippines … means that I can connect to my heritage with other people...I really like that dancing can be an outlet for my energy because, as my mom and dad are always saying, I am hyper,” she said. “And I think they’re also happy about it.” •

SUMMER PREVIEW: WHAT

WE’RE LOOKING FORWARD TO THIS SUMMER CAMPING WITH BOO

My best plan for any season is to typically have no plans at all! This summer there are a few, starting with concerts and festivals where there are jam bands. I am most excited to hit the road with my boyfriend in the camper van he’s been working so hard to outfit, and of course, spend a lot more time grilling out, “hammocking,” and roaming around the Parklands. Hopefully somewhere in the mix we’ll make it out to Charleston, South Carolina to visit family and friends and catch a few sunrises at Breach Inlet.

Corn is a staple in my diet, and with peak season beginning this month, I am most looking forward to enjoying the sweetest, freshest elote from local street food vendors.—Amy Barnes

NOT LEO

What am I looking forward to this summer?

Getting the fuck away from it all. Getting away from the city, from LEO, from spending day after day hunched over my computer. In just a few weeks, I’ll be on my way back to my summer camp job in rural Massachusetts, a job where I’ll once again get to control my own schedule, get lots of exercise, and get my own private workspace, a cozy air-conditioned shack near a lake. I won’t have to sort through press releases about kitchenware or stocks. I won’t have to give a single thought to Google Analytics numbers or Instagram complaints.

Instead, I will eat popsicles and wear Crocs and take mid-day breaks in a forest. I will go swimming. I will go sailing. I will be free.

I’ve weathered a lot of storms so far this year, not least of which is getting laid off twice — twice! I don’t know what my after-camp life will hold, though I do want to return to Louisville. But right now, what I need more than anything is a break from the last few months’ routines. I’m not yet out on a kayak in the middle of the lake on a 75-degree day, but I’m counting down the days until I can be. — Carolyn Brown

SUN AND ICE CREAM

Damn it Carolyn, you stole my thought. I’m looking forward to a break from leaning over my computer 70+ hours a week, trying to knit together a paper that needs more staff, more money — more lots of things. I love my job but, y’all, I need time on the beach, toes in the sand and the smooth-skin feel of my feet after the beach. I need top-down drives along the edge of the Gulf with my brother. I need laughing and sipping cold cocktails somewhere under a palm tree, while looking cute, and feeling free of my tethers. It feels like a theme. Apparently, we all need water! LEO’s team is dehydrated.

Even more than getting away from my desk for a while, will be the time I get to spend with my son before he becomes a middle schooler and thinks I’m even grosser than he does now. I am planning the concerts, park days and mom-son date nights that we’re going to have this summer before he goes to his new school. I’ve spent so much of his current school year working that the time we will get to hang out this summer will be valuable and restorative for us both. I really can’t wait for that.

As far as summer food, I’m looking forward to my first visit to Dairy Del, and the first visit to Zesto for the season — and all the patios I can find. Al fresco dining is for me.—Erica

Rucker

VINTAGE BANANA AND BANANA WAFFLES

Although I now spend the majority of my time in Lexington for college, there are always some local Louisville haunts I look forward to visiting each summer.

The Highlands area has always been a favorite of mine, with eclectic art plastered on the sides of buildings, and plenty of unique places to wander around. The place I’m most excited to go back to is Vintage Banana, a vintage clothing store on Bardstown Rd. that’s full of denim, flannels, sweatshirts and more. You’ll see their logo painted on the concrete and walls pointing you down a graffitied alley where the entrance of the shop is hidden. Whenever I make my first trip of the summer to Vintage Banana, I will be sure to go by Highland Morning for some of the best brunch in Louisville. I have a favorite from here regardless of if I’m craving something savory or sweet. For a more savory fix, I’m looking forward to getting the Good Morning Breakfast Burrito — a tortilla filled with eggs, steak, peppers, onions and cheese with avocado, pico de gallo and sour cream topping it off. If I’m in the mood for something sweet and rich, I can’t pass up getting the Foster Your Waffle. This banana foster waffle with vanilla ice-cream and banana liqueur sauce never fails to satisfy my sweet tooth. Grabbing brunch with old friends and browsing through vintage clothing stores are staples to my summer, and there’s no better area to find favorites for both.—Gracie Moore

• 3920 Ruckriegel Pkwy

Bearno’s Pizza - Taylorsville • 10212 Taylorsville Rd

Louisville Athletic Club - J-Town • 9565 Taylorsville Rd

Cox’s - Patti Ln • 2803 Patti Ln

L.A. Fitness • 4620 Taylorsville Rd

Habitat ReStore - Taylorsville • 4044 Taylorsville Rd

Feeders Supply - Hikes Point • 3079 Breckenridge Ln

Street Box @ Heine Bros • 3965 Taylorsville Rd

Paul’s Fruit Market - Bon Ai r • 3704 Taylorsville Rd

Jewish Community Cente r • 3600 Dutchmans Ln

Street Box @ Marathon Frankfort Ave • 3320 Frankfort Ave

Boone Shell • 2912 Brownsboro Rd

Ntaba Coffee Haus • 2407 Brownsboro Rd

Beverage World • 2332 Brownsboro Rd

Kremer’s Smoke Shopp e • 1839 Brownsboro Rd

Big Al’s Beeritaville • 1743, 1715 Mellwood Ave

Mellwood Arts Center • 1860 Mellwood Ave

KingFish - River Rd Carry Out • 3021 River Rd

Party Mart - Rudy Ln • 4808 Brownsboro Center

Shiraz - Holiday Manor • 2226 Holiday Manor Center #1

Crossroads IGA • 13124 W Highway 42

Party Center - Prospect • 9521 US-42

Captains Quarter’s • 5700 Captains Quarters Rd

Fitness 19 • 2400 Lime Kiln Ln

Bungalow Joe’s • 7813 Beulah Church Rd Street Box @ Republic Bank Bus Stop • 10100 Brookridge Village Blvd

Party Center - Fern Creek • 5623 Bardstown Rd

Street Box @ Piccadilly Square • 5318 Bardstown Rd

Jay “Lucky” Food Mart #1 • 5050 Billtown Rd

Cox’s - J-Town • 3920 Ruckriegel Pkwy

Bearno’s Pizza - Taylorsville • 10212 Taylorsville Rd Louisville Athletic Club - J-Town • 9565 Taylorsville Rd

Cox’s - Patti Ln • 2803 Patti Ln

L.A. Fitness • 4620 Taylorsville Rd

Habitat ReStore - Taylorsville • 4044 Taylorsville Rd

Feeders Supply - Hikes Point • 3079 Breckenridge Ln

Street Box @ Heine Bros • 3965 Taylorsville Rd

Paul’s Fruit Market - Bon Air • 3704 Taylorsville Rd

STAFF PICKS

FRIDAY, MAY 12

Radiotronic

Blind Squirrel | 592 N. English Station Rd. | blindsquirrelrestaurant.com/| Free | 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.

“Shake Your Groove Thing,”

‘cause “You Should Be

Dancing” Friday night to hits from the ‘70s, ‘80s and today with ve-piece cover band

Radiotronic on Blind Squirrel’s spacious double-tiered outdoor patio. Get there early to enjoy selections from an extensive “grub” menu, a full bar, lawn games, TV sports, and sand volleyball. Be rst to the patio to secure your spot beside the large outdoor re pit at this breezy, beachy venue.—

Amy Barnes

SATURDAY, MAY 13

Monnik’s Spring Schnitzelburg Walk, Rock and Flea 2023

Monnik Beer Co. | 1036 E. Burnett Ave. | the eaomarket.org | No cover, but bring spending money | Shopping from 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., live music from 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.

Shopping can be fun, but what about shopping local, with musical accompaniment from local bands? Even better. There’ll also be a space speci cally for vendors of vinyl records and music equipment. — Carolyn Brown

WEDNESDAY, MAY 17

“Pretend It’s A Boat”

Camp Social Club | 1031 S. 6th St. | tinyurl.com/muvhkhdy | $7 | 7 p.m.-10 p.m.

THURSDAY, MAY 18

Hard Candy W/ Melissa BeFierce

Play | 1101 East Washington St.| MelissaKY.eventbrite.com | $15-$20 | 9 p.m. - 12 a.m.

IT’S A PARTY

Hard Candy Louisville is having a party. Take a little bit of Boulet Brothers “Dragula,” add a little “Titans” and you get Melissa BeFierce appearing at Play along with Stevie Dicks and Sydni Hampton . Top it o with some ne hosting by Leah Halston and you have a good time, Hunny. There will be a meet-and-greet between sets. —Erica Rucker

FRIDAY, MAY 19

‘Moana’ at Skyview Park

Skyview Park | 2674 Watterson Trl. | fb.me/e/S3Cdn9Mk | Free | 8 p.m. - 11 p.m.

SEMI-DEMI-MINI-GOD

You’re Welcome! Disney’s “Moana” is showing in Skyview Park starting at dusk. Bring the kids, or don’t, but be ready for a really great time watching one of Disney’s best movies. Will Moana get her people back to the sea that sustains them? You’ll have to “drive in” to nd out. Rain location at the Je ersonian (10617 Taylorsville Rd.) —Erica Rucker

MEGA SERIOUS

Pretend It’s A Boat is a show by Derrick Brown and Amber Tamblyn. Along with Ars Poetica and a list of local opening acts including Minda Honey’s ‘literary delights,’ Scott

T. Smith’s ‘blood pumping ballads,’

Sunshine F. Meyers’ ‘tender poems’ and more, this is a night of music, poetry and the experience of art. There will be a game of “SCRIBE” led by Ars Poetica and free pinball.—

Erica Rucker

SATURDAY, MAY 20

Love In Louisville (Bollywood Night) (21+)

Baxter’s 942 Bar & Grill | 942 Baxter Ave. | Search Eventbrite | $5 | 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. This club night/patio party will have all the best Bollywood and Tollywood beats, plus house music and hip-hop. Make sure you dress up, too, because there’ll be a club photographer getting shots of the fun.

—

Carolyn Brown

SATURDAY, MAY 20

85 South Comedy Show

KFC YUM! Center | 201 W Main St. | kfcyumcenter.com | 7 p.m. (Doors at 6 p.m.) | $45.50 - $199.50

85 South Show hit podcast comedians DC Young Fly, Karlous Miller and Chico Bean are rollin’ through the ‘Ville, and this is your chance to catch them live. The trio, known for their mad chemistry, freestyling improv, nesse and nely-tuned roasting skills, got their start from Steve Harvey, and are considered among some of the South’s fastest-rising comedic talent. Listen to full episodes at www.85southshow. com.—Amy

Barnes

SUNDAY, MAY 21

MindFest

Roots 101 | 124 N. 1st St. | mindfestlou.com/ | Free | 12 p.m.-6 p.m.

MENTAL HEALTH

This free community-centric event is about strengthening the mind and enjoying a day lled with music, food, entertainment, art, yoga and panels focused on better mental health. There will also be vendors at the event, and donations for the cause are accepted through a paypal link on the website.—

Erica Rucker

music by Barbara Anselmi

‘Nothing In Common’

Kleinhelter Gallery | 701 E. 8th St., New Albany | Search Facebook | Free

Nothing in common is not how you want to describe a married couple. But artists Meg Higgins and Bob Hower, while working in di erent media, have been supportive of each other’s work for over 30 years. Higgins, a mixed media artist and curator, likes her work to express, “Look at this beautiful thing I’ve discovered!” Hower, a photographer for over 56 years, says he “took this show as an opportunity to reach back … and pull images that I think still hold up. Most of these are long gone, fragments from a vanished world. That Shell station … was taken in 1971 when gas was 36 cents a gallon.” The artists are giving a talk at the gallery on Saturday, May 13 at 2 p.m. —Jo

Anne Triplett

THROUGH JUNE 3

Guinever Smith & Emily Church

Galerie Hertz | 1253 Preston St. | Free

Galerie Hertz is currently displaying two solo exhibitions at the same time.

Guinever Smith is in the main gallery showing “Tra c,” while Emily Church’s “(blue) sky/ (green) earth” in the west gallery. Smith calls her “Tra c” series “highway-scapes.” “Over the years,” she says, “I have produced what seems to me now an astonishing body of work concerned with broad horizons … in recent years, on the highway.” Church, on the other hand, is nature based. Present in both her paintings and poetry, her re ections on the natural world feature water, sunsets and, as she states, “the skies of Constable and Turner, the land of O’Kee e and Hartley.” —Jo Anne

Triplett

THROUGH JUNE 10 ‘Luminous’ By Liz Price

WheelHouse Art | 2650 Frankfort Ave. | wheelhouse.art | Free

Sunday, June 4, 2023 • Noon – 4 p.m.

Waterfront Park’s Festival Plaza

231 Witherspoon Street, Louisville, KY

Waggin’ Tail is Louisville’s favorite dog-friendly family festival! Enjoy face painting and puppy cuddles for the kids, craft brews and food trucks for adults and canine tattoos for the pooch! Proceeds benefit KHS shelter animals.

$15 Adults

$5 Children 12 and under

Former Louisvillian Liz Price’s latest solo show features new paintings full of light and color. Preferring to paint from still life, she said she likes “to put together an elaborate set up to use as a jumping o point … I am not as interested in accurate representation as I am in the process of using paint to make some kind of visual alternative.” Expect lush canvases of plants, patterned fabric, ceramic containers and owers. —Jo Anne Triplett

SOLO ARTIST

Scan now to learn more or visit kyhumane.org/waggintail

“Shell Future” by Bob Hower. Color photograph

"Gourd and Blue Pots on Striped Fabric" by Liz Price. Oil on panel.

"Collinson at Dusk" by Guinever Smith. Oil on wood.

TWIN LIMB IS REUNITING FOR POORCASTLE

WE CAUGHT UP WITH THE BAND BEFORE THEIR UPCOMING PERFORMANCE

By Scott Recker | leo@leoweekly.com

IN the mid-to-late 2010s, Twin Limb’s captivating psychedelic sound that melted dark, melancholy folk with magnetic, freewheeling indie pop made them one of the most unique and celebrated bands in Louisville. Now, after a hiatus of several years, Twin Limb is set to play a reunion show at the locally-focused three-day music festival Poorcastle, which takes place May 19-21 at Breslin Park. They’ll be headlining on Friday, the first night of the festival that also features several Poorcastle veterans and throwback sets such as Lady Pyramid and Howell Dawdy.

Twin Limb will be performing as a duo, with founding members MaryLiz Bender and Lacey Guthrie, but without guitarist Kevin Ratterman, who couldn’t make it for the set. LEO recently caught up with Bender and Guthrie via Zoom to catch up.

Besides the Twin Limb reunion, both Bender and Guthrie have been working on solo material which will soon be released. Bender, who’s currently based in Texas, is the co-founder and creative director at Cosmic Perspective, a company that is dedicated to “sharing the awe and wonder of space through films and immersive experiences.” Part of that is through her solo project Annu, where she uses MI.MU music gloves to create “immersive storytelling experiences.” Guthrie, who lives in Louisville, released her first solo album, The King of Holding Onto Things, in 2021, and has another on the way.

Here are some excerpts from our conversation. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.

IT’S REALLY NEAT THAT POORCASTLE IS DOING THESE THROWBACK SHOWS ON THE FIRST

NIGHT OF THE FESTIVAL. HOW DID YOU ALL GET INVOLVED? AND WHAT WAS IT ABOUT THE IDEA THAT YOU ALL CONNECTED WITH, AND WANTED TO REUNITE FOR?

MaryLiz Bender: Can I tell my perspective real fast, because it’s so simple and then you take it away? It went like this: Lacey messaged me, ‘Do you want to play a show at Poorcastle!?’ And I was like, ‘Yes!’ [laughs]. I would say yes to anything, what-

ever, but Poorcastle is really special to us.

Lacey Guthrie: It’s home. That’s a place that received us way back in the day, with wide open arms, and it’s always been that place.

OBVIOUSLY, YOU ALL ARE GOOD FRIENDS, AND I’M SURE YOU’RE JUST EXCITED TO SHARE THE STAGE TOGETHER, BUT WHAT IS IT ABOUT THE SONGS OF TWIN LIMB THAT YOU’RE EXCITED TO REVISIT? HAS THE ABSENCE OF PERFORMING THOSE SONGS TOGETHER LIVE SORT OF REVEALED ANYTHING ABOUT THEM?

Bender: We haven’t played these songs in a really, really, really longtime and we’re piecing things together as we speak, so one could be a little nervous about it, but instead, it just feels like this incredible moment of reconnection — deep reconnection.

Guthrie: We’re so engaged when we’re playing — probably too engaged for most folks’ preference — but the perfect level of engagement for me and this weirdo. That’s

unique to Twin Limb. There’s something that is so tender about these songs.

Bender: I’ve played music with other people and it’s been a really rewarding and beautiful experience, but there is like a portal that opens up when she and I stare at each other or something. I feel like I transcend MaryLiz and become a part of something way bigger. So it almost feels like touching God or something when I’m in her presence, and I mean that’s a really ridiculous way to put it — and dramatic — but that’s how I actually feel, that I enter a different realm, the realm of magic. And it’s so contrasted to the world of science, so interesting. So I’m excited to be back in that vulnerable space, particularly with this beautiful human.

Guthrie: We sort of figured out who we were in the course of writing together. MaryLiz and I found each other and it was like, ‘Wait a second, the way we have been existing is slightly incorrect, we need to make some adjustments here. Glad you’re here, glad you made it, this time.’ And we found that, there is a flow, and it feels so good. It feels so good to make something with someone you love. She showed me

who I was. We were kind of like holding up a mirror for each other, and then Kevin came into the picture and held up his big mirror and triangulated and we were like, ‘This is really cool.’

TWIN LIMB HAVE ANY MORE PLANS FOR SHOWS OR NEW MUSIC, OR IS THE BAND STILL SORT OF CONSIDERED AN ONGOING THING?

Bender: We’ve never defined it.

Guthrie: We were like, ‘Everyone live — live lives, do what we want to do. We recorded In The Warm Light, As A Ghost long after we played what was our last show, before this upcoming one, but we talk about doing it again all of the time. We talk about making more music. Yeah, we haven’t defined it. •

Poorcastle is set for Friday-Sunday, May 19-21, at Breslin Park (1400 Payne Street.) Single day tickets are $15 and a weekend pass is $35. For more info and the full schedule of bands, visit poorcastle.com.

Twin Limb is reuniting to play Poorcastle.

LISTEN LOCAL: NEW LOCAL MUSIC

By Je�f Polk | leo@leoweekly.com

THE BASEMENTS STRANGE NOISES EP

One thing I love about our punk scene here in Louisville is that it’s not a bunch of bands trying to sound like each other or any other bands, instead all doing their own thing their own way. Case in point: The Basements, who at least to my knowledge, don’t sound close to any other Louisville punk band — past or present — instead re ning a sound closer to that of late ‘70s/early ‘80s English punk and oi, with just a tinge of the new wave of British heavy metal from the same era. A plethora of great bands cross my mind here: U.S. Bombs, The Damned, The Clash, Buzzcocks, Sti Little Fingers, Sham 69, T.S.O.L., Dead Boys. I’m hearing little touches of all of them throughout this all-too-short EP. And, surprise, the vocalist is actually a vocalist. Rather than follow the formulaic in-your-face, aggressive, shouting style that far too many punk bands conform to, frontman Todd Johnson instead chooses to sing the lyrics in a style reminiscent of early English punk rock, and thankfully does it without resorting to using a fake British accent. Four tracks of catchy, fun, old-school punk rock played by actual old-school punk rockers — the highlight here being “Down the Drain” with its st-pumping, high energy sing-along chorus. Not your average punk rock band, The Basements certainly proves they have what it takes to, indeed, come upstairs. Search Facebook

CROP “10-56” SINGLE

There really is no better tting title for this pulverizing slab of sludge/doom/stoner metal from Lexington’s CROP than “10-56,” which is police code for intoxicated pedestrian or possible suicide. Slow and plodding with depressive lyrics in which the refrain: “Sick and tired of being sick and tired. Sick of being at all,” is repeated over the chorus. Obviously this isn’t for everyone. Now let’s talk about the word heavy. Because I’m not sure you quite understand what heavy is until you hear something like this. This is pummeling, soul-crushingly heavy. The kind of heavy that makes the band Sleep sound happy by comparison. If you ever wondered what Eyehategod and Crowbar might sound like if they tuned down even further. This music will physically hurt you. And I fucking love it. With his distinct southern drawl, vocalist Marc Phillips has one of the most unmistakable voices I’ve ever heard, yet it’s impossible to

adequately describe. Kind of like if the late, great Ronnie Van Zant were screaming at you like a banshee, yet singing his ass o while doing it. It’s remarkable to say the least. How Marc can speak after even one song is beyond me. But there is no better vocalist for this style of music, and CROP is hands down one of Kentucky’s best metal bands. You need this! legalizecrop.bandcamp.com/

QUIET CONFIDENCE

“RISK A LITTLE SKIN” SINGLE

Louisvillian Ryan Lane, formerly of the Milwaukeebased alt-rock band North Breese, has certainly mastered the art of writing and crafting extremely catchy, hook-laden songs. Initially begun as Lane’s solo project during the pandemic, Quiet Condence is quickly becoming something much, much bigger. I had previously called the debut single “All Messed Up” a “beautiful alt-pop masterpiece,” and the follow up track, “Risk a Little Skin,” is certainly nothing less. It’s a huge alt-pop song that takes on elements of pop punk, emo, even a little hint of modern country in the way Lane sings in certain spots. Per Ryan, the song is about “The thrill of meeting someone new and the anxieties that go along with it, not knowing if you’ll just be burned yet again in another relationship. But also a metaphor for new sonic territory for Quiet Con dence.” He also mentions a strong in uence of The Chainsmokers and ILLENIUM in this song, which I can certainly hear. But, elements of Imagine Dragons, Coldplay, Twenty One Pilots, maybe a little Ed Sheeran also come to mind. This has Top 40 radio hit written all over it, and the potential here for mega-success is overwhelming. With a fully-backed (and then some) Kickstarter campaign to raise money for a full-length album, big things are certainly on the horizon. Simply put, Quiet Con dence is a multi-million dollar check just waiting to be cashed. linktr.ee/quiet.con dence

RADIANATION

“TURN IT INSIDE OUT” SINGLE

Fresh on the heels of his late 2022 full length album Project 2022, New Albany native Andrew Aebersold and his one-man band Radianation are back once again for his latest, and perhaps best track yet, “Turn it Inside Out.” Andrew describes the song as “a dance-pop song with synth and electronic roots,” with lyrics about “Getting through the chaotic work week and going out on the weekend with your friends.” For a guy who took a 16-year break from writing music, (until his Project 2022 album last year, he hadn’t released anything since 2005), Abersold seems to have come back with a re in his belly, and a head full of great song ideas. He’s churning out the best tunes of his career (Radianation dates back to the mid-90s). A wonderful blend of modern pop and electronica with an 80’s new wave feel. The chorus of this song is so insanely catchy and upbeat that I haven’t been able to get it out of my head for days, nor do I want to. This song is the musical embodiment of the feeling of clocking

MUSIC

out of your job for the weekend. If you’re not smiling by the end of this track, you’re gonna need to check your pulse.

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RYAN HAHN AND THE BELIEVERS “LITTLE TOWN” SINGLE

“What happened to my little town with them two stoplights and a tiny courthouse, where nobody loves no one, only care about themselves, only care about their guns,” Ryan Hahn sings in a scathing review of his hometown of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, on “Little Town,” the second single o Ryan Hahn and the Believers’ forthcoming album From the Country to the Concrete. In uenced by the Black Lives Matter movement across the US, “Little Town” gives voice to Hahn’s frustrations and disappointment of the negative reactions of Lawrenceburg residents towards a peaceful protest in support of the movement. Although now based in L.A., Hahn remains proud of his upbringing on a tobacco farm and seems to bring that spirit to life in his music. In uenced by the sound of Steve Earle, “Little Town” comes through as honest and powerful as anything Earle does. It’s Americana steeped in bluegrass, country, and indie rock. Not a sound you’d think of when thinking of music in Los Angeles, but further proof that you can take the boy out of the country but you can’t take the country out of the boy. From the Country to the Concrete is set for release on May 19th.

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SHITFIRE SHIT GENES EP

I read a great quote about Mia Zapata in River Cities’ Reader; “She sings with such conviction, ferocity, and expressiveness that the lyrics become irrelevant.” I’d say this accurately describes Shit re vocalist Blannah (Hannah Blakeman) as well. Now I’m not saying Blannah is the reincarnation of Mia Zapata, but I’m not ruling it out either. Much like the Louisville-born Zapata, Blannah is a force of nature onstage and in the studio, with powerful yet sincere vocals that cut through the music like a knife, making her impossible to ignore. And much like Zapata’s band The Gits, Shit re has been lumped into the punk category, when in reality there is so much more to their sound that it seems almost criminal to label them at all. Nowhere is this better showcased than on the beautiful Americana-tinged acoustic tune “Old Time” that closes out the EP. It’s also here where Blannah takes full advantage of her talents and truly opens up her bluesy, soulful voice to its full extent. But that’s not to say that Shit re isn’t capable of playing punk, as the 46-second long “Violence” proves in spades. Actually given the talent here, I’m fairly certain the band could play any style of music accurately and make it sound good. Hard hitting opener “In Yr Head” is already a contender

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for one of my top local tracks of 2023, and in short, this ep is a can’t miss! linktr.ee/Shit

STUART WICKE STILL LIFE ALBUM

Regarding his latest album, Still Life, Louisville singer/songwriter/musician Stuart Wicke describes it as being “conceived as a folk album without stuart-wicke-still-life acoustic instruments.” And he seems to pull that o awlessly, creating a sound not unlike Dawes and Jim James, and My Morning Jacket, and maybe a bit of Grateful Dead. Intimate and cozy, yet simultaneously broad and expansive. While the tracks are great, they more or less serve as a vessel for the lyrics, which are the real centerpiece here. And he certainly wears his heart on his sleeve with deeply personal lyrics which “explore relationships, friendships, and time, with attention to how the digital world in uences them,” according to Wicke. There is also quite a bit of introspection within these lyrics as well that seem to nd him dealing with and coming to terms with past decisions. In 2018, he moved from Louisville to Galway, Ireland, for a while before moving back here, and this seems to be an underlying factor in a good amount of the lyrics here. Having now released ve albums and two EPs, Stuart Wicke certainly knows not only how to craft catchy songs paired with emotional, narrative lyrics, but has also has quite the knack for the recording process. All 10 tracks here came out sounding bright, clean, and with very rich tones on all instruments. “Still Life” is quite the experience and the journey.

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THE CHAR

“DERBY IS LOVE” SINGLE

Sadly by the time you read this, the greatest two minutes in sports will have already been run and the world will forget about us for another year. But for all us locals, Derby love is year-round. And who better to carry that torch than Louisville’s own folk punk supergroup The Char? Fronted by Louisville music legend Chuck Baxter, who spent time in some of Louisville’s very rst punk bands, (ModernHeirs in 1981 - 82, then Poor Girls from 1982 - 86), The Char’s ”Derby is Love” is a fun, upbeat, toe-tapper of a tune, and quite possibly the only song ever to name-drop former WAVE3 anchorwoman Jackie Hayes. Imagine the Violent Femmes covering a Dead Kennedys tune, or vice-versa. Chuck’s enthusiastic vocals grab me as a cross between Jello Biafra and Elvis Costello singing in the style of Johnny Rotten. It’s almost infectious, and you’re gonna smile. With the great opening line “Don’t have to buy a tradition, with hype or rendition”, the song embraces the local spirit of the Derby without actually talking about the horse race itself, and I’m quite sure Churchill Downs will steal the phrase “You’re the spires” as a tagline and stick it on a shirt at some point. Cheers to The Char for keeping the Derby love alive!

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ANOOSH BISTRO DELIGHTS AS ALWAYS

By Robin Garr | leo@leoweekly.com

BETWEEN the budget impact of the pandemic and the time most of us spent hiding in our houses, I haven’t been to many fancy, upscale restaurants lately.

Did I say “lately?” Let’s say I might have had one, maybe two, pricey dinners out since March 2020! I imagine a lot of you are in a similar place.

But sooner or later, it’s time to dine. And so, to celebrate my birthday last month, we dressed up and headed out to Anoosh Bistro.

It was an easy choice. Anoosh Bistro ranks among my top restaurants in Louisville. I’ve been following Chef Anoosh Shariat for 30 years and more, from Remington’s, his initial venture that opened in the late 1980’s on Hurstbourne Parkway, through 10 years at his namesake Shariat’s on Lower Brownsboro Road; a venture at Park Place and Browning’s in then-new Slugger Field, and now, finally, his firstname namesake Anoosh Bistro on US Highway 42. (He recently sold the Bistro’s more casual neighbor, Noosh Nosh, in a bid to cut back.)

Throughout that tenure, Shariat has made friends and earned respect for his kindness, his gentle demeanor, and his deft chef’s hand, a kitchen leader who’s known for skills that run from baby lamb to vegetarian dishes.

I’ve got a couple more high-end spots on my want list, but Anoosh Bistro was the place to begin. It did not disappoint, as it never has for me, from its look and feel to, of course, the food.

White-draped tables huddle closely along banquettes that run the length of the room. A cozy bar fills one corner of the space. An open kitchen hums with activity at the back.

Anoosh’s Facebook page describes the bill of fare as “highend American cuisine,” and I’d say the “American” part is accurate if we think of America’s beautiful mosaic of immigrant cultures: Ten main-course options cover Earth’s cuisines from the U.S. through Italy to East Asia, and I’m glad they do.

The “high-end” bit fits, too, with entree prices starting at $38 (for

three vegetarian dishes) to $62 (for filet of beef Bordelaise). Even small-plate appetizers mostly go for $22.

Anoosh’s boasts an excellent selection of beer, wine, and liquor, including a good Bourbon list of course. We enjoyed an old favorite from Italian travel, bubbly and pleasantly bitter Campari spritzes ($11 each).

We started with grilled artichoke ($20): Three tender artichoke halves were split lengthwise, neatly prepared with long edible stems attached. They bore neat char marks from the grill and boasted a happy tang from roasted shallot vinaigrette and preserved lemon. Bits of fresh-pickled carrot added brightness to the plate.

Alongside came a standard Anoosh Bistro starter: A length of good baguette was split, grilled, and drizzled with rich green basil oil, with a tangy mild cheese sauce for dipping.

Beet salad ($14) made a

Vegetable bolognese with spaghetti squash in lieu of pasta? Don’t knock it if you haven’t tried it: The skilled hands in Anoosh’s kitchen turn this meatless dish into a tasty treat. |

PHOTOS BY ROBIN GARR.

A pleasant surprise from the dessert menu, sticky to ee pudding marries orange marmalade and to ee avors in a pleasantly chewy pudding topped with a scoop of mascarpone ice cream.

A steak with a Peruvian accent, lomo saltado is a beefy appetizer (topped with crisp fries and zippy red peppers) big enough to serve as a main dish. tempting and seemingly healthy appetizer.

Tender, sweet red and gold beet halves were dressed with perfect leaves of gently bitter arugula. decorated with crumbled mild Capriole goat cheese, and finished with aromatic pickled shallots, balsamic vinaigrette, and basil oil.

A lovely appetizer special, asparagus

soup with pepitas ($14), hit another home run. Redolent of fresh spring asparagus, it was creamy and rich, blended perfectly smooth and topped with a dozen toasty roasted pumpkin seeds coated with piquant spice.

Beef Lomo Saltado ($22) offers a small (and more affordable) alternative to a main-

course steak dish, and it was very good indeed. A Peruvian specialty with Chinese roots, it’s a beef tenderloin stir-fry topped with fiery red pepper slices and a ration of crisp fried potatoes, South of the Border style. A fairly generous portion of a halfdozen tenderloin chunks were tender but firm in a spicy soy-chile sauce.

A meatless dish, vegetable Bolognese ($38), proved to be an exceptional combination that could please even the most ardent carnivore. It was built on a portion of spaghetti squash, which assuredly isn’t pasta. But as a crisp base for a Bolognese-style sauce built on lentils in lieu of chopped beef, blended into a complex savory sauce with cauliflower and portobellos, it was nevertheless a tasty and filling combination. Lots of chopped basil to mix in and finely grated Parmesan (which could be omitted for a vegan dish) completed the flavor symphony.

Sticky Toffee Pudding ($14) wrapped up the evening on another high note.

Based on a thick bread pudding akin to British plum pudding and topped with a sweet toffee sauce, it was delicious on its own and got even better with a cookie-like hazelnut tuille on top, bearing in its turn a scoop of mascarpone cheese ice cream driz-

zled with more pale toffee sauce. You had to break up this architectural masterpiece to eat it, but I didn’t care. It was too good to worry about details.

An outstanding celebratory dinner came with a price to match: With two Campari spritzes, the tab came to $152.64 plus a $35 tip. •

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NOISE LEVEL: Conversation became iffy as the dining room fılled on a busy weekend evening. The average dB level rumbled at a noisy 76.2dB with peaks at an ear-shattering 88.5dB.

ACCESSIBILITY: The building and restrooms appear accessible to wheelchair users, but only the left entrance door has ramped access.

A WORKAROUND FOR A FLOWERLESS STATE

By Mayor Wando | questions@mayorwando.com

“If you ever want to accomplish something that is both tricky and ingenious, ask a stoner. We have been coming up with new tech and new tools for consumption, since forever.” -

Mayor Wando

KENTUCKY Medical cannabis users are going to find themselves in a bit of a cannabis quandary. One of the early drafts of SB47 appeared to note that there would not be cannabis flower allowed for medical cannabis consumption. However, this is not the case. Flower isn’t allowed for smoking but vaporization will be allowed.

Flower is the actual ‘nug’ of weed that so many people are familiar with. All cannabis growers are growing the actual plant, letting it flower at the appropriate time, and harvesting the cannabis crop. It’s how this crop is used after curing. There’s extra processing steps to extract the cannabinoids, terpenes and THCA, when the flower isn’t the end use, but the extracted matter or concentrates are to be used instead.

SINCE I CAN’T SMOKE THE FLOWER, WHAT CAN I DO?

The absence of smoking flower still leaves many types of consumption options. First, obviously, vaping. Different states have different items available, it will be interesting to see what Kentucky adopts for edible consumption. We’ve seen amazing options in other states, including: food additives, lozenges, candies, drinks, alcohol infused cannabis mixed drinks, THC beverages, infused oils and baking oils and tinctures. With Kentucky moving towards medical cannabis, it’s still needed to remind everyone that the landscape in Kentucky is fluid at the moment as lawmakers work towards the final bills & laws regulating medical cannabis.

After 2025, the medical availability of cannabis in Kentucky will change. The biggest issue that I have heard about, is that physicians and medical professionals aren’t really thrilled with this idea of ‘Medical’ cannabis. This friction has existed since the beginning of the medical cannabis movement, for two reasons. The first reason is also the biggest reason. Cannabis is still labeled as a Schedule I drug. Per the DEA website, Schedule I drugs are those drugs, substances or chemicals with no medical use and a high risk for abuse.

Since there is “no currently accepted medical use” for Schedule I drugs, there are not a lot of efficacy studies being done, from a medical or medicine perspective, nor from a socio-economic stand-point. The issue is, there’s just not enough data to make an ‘informed medical’ decision.

The second reason, we can feel quite certain that there’s not a medical professional, in 2023, that will say that smoking anything, or vaping anything, is good for you. So, how will medical cannabis users in the state of Kentucky consume the medical cannabis in Kentucky?

For starters, there will be a wide range of different edibles available. With edibles that are eaten, remember, THC is processed through your liver, so the time it takes to hit the peak, could be between 60 - 90 minutes. If taken sublingually or buccally (under the tongue or through the cheek, respectively), the time to take-off is different. It might only be under 10 minutes with the lozenge, or 90 minutes with a brownie.

RSO A.K.A. RICK SIMPSON OIL

There are many claims, both good and bad, about RSO. Ultimately, it could work for some, and not work for other people. A quick background on RSO, the creator, a Canadian named Rick Simpson, fell at work off a ladder and developed severe tinnitus. In the early 2000s, Rick was diagnosed with skin cancer. He worked to develop a concentrated THC for his personal use. By creating a cannabis/hash oil, or Oleoresin, Rick made a super concentrated consumable with the whole plant. By consuming or rubbing the tincture on his wounds, he was able to significantly lessen his symptoms. RSO can be ingested under the tongue, on crackers or can be mixed as a tonic to drink. It’s a highly concentrated THC product, so the enjoyment for the medical users isn’t the taste, but the ability for it to work well.

Whew. I know, it’s a lot of information.What questions do you have? Shoot me a line at questions@mayorwando. com

As always, cannabis use is a person-by-person experience, so not everyone’s experience is the same. Take your

time, enjoy the ride.

Canna-curious and have some questions?

Email and Ask the Mayor! Email: questions@mayorwando.com

Remember, we’re not telling you to use cannabis, but if you do, be informed. •

Ever tried to partake of cannabis in nature, and forgotten a tool or a fıre source and asked yourself, “How do I imbibe, without the necessary tools?”

Cannabis consumers have been able to resolve problems that arise by exhibiting a certain panache — a stoner ingenuity if you will. We’ve had to create solutions for the consumption of cannabis for decades. No pipe, use an apple. There are 101 ways to create a bong. Hot knife dabs? Carefully use a magnifying glass to pinpoint sunlight because the lighter fell out of the kayak. Yay Ingenuity!

IF YOU OWN A VEHICLE THAT WAS STORED BY THE LOUISVILLE-JEFFERSON COUNTY METRO GOVERNMENT

FROM FEBRUARY 2, 2008 TO THE PRESENT, YOU COULD BE ELIGIBLE FOR MONEY FROM A SETTLEMENT.

What Is The Purpose of This Notice?

This is about an order of the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky entered March 17, 2021, which certified a settlement class and granted Preliminary Approval of a settlement by Order entered March 17, 2023, Tyrome Lott v. Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, et al. This Notice is to inform you that the class action case is pending, that preliminary approval of a settlement has occurred and to advise you of your rights as a potential class member.

How Do I Know If I am A Class Member?

The members of the settlement class, as certified by the Court, include: All persons with vehicles registered to them whose vehicles were assessed a storage fee in excess of $10 for each of the first seven days a vehicle was in storage, plus a $5.00 fee per day for each additional day thereafter that a vehicle remained in storage since on or about February 2, 2008. All class members who do not exclude themselves from the class action on a timely basis (as described below) will be bound by the orders issued by the court regarding the class action. You should carefully read this entire Notice before making any decision regarding the class action lawsuit.

What Is This Class Action Lawsuit About?

The class action alleges that Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government has been overcharging for storage of vehicles impounded at the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government Tow Lot since February 2, 2008, in violation of Ordinance 76.062. The Class action is seeking a determination that the fees and charges were improper because they exceeded the limits authorized by Ordinance 72.062. The Class action also seeks reimbursement for amounts overpaid and damages. You can view the Complaint and the Court’s Order at www.LottClassAction.com. Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government denies any liability to Plaintiff and the class on the claims asserted in the Complaint. No trial has been held on the merits of any allegations against Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government or its defenses. This Notice is simply to advise you of the nature of the proceedings, the Court’s class certification ruling and your rights associated with that ruling; and does not imply that there has been any finding of any violation of the law by Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government specific to you or that recovery may be had by you in any amount.

What Are The Options of Class Members?

If you fit the description of a class member, you have a choice to remain a member of the class, submit a claim, request to be excluded from the class, or object to the Settlement. Any choice will have its consequences, which you should understand before making your decision.

• Remain in the Class: If you wish to remain a member of the class, you do not need to do anything. By remaining a class member, you are agreeing that the claims against Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government will be determined on a class-wide basis and will not be presented individually by you in this case or in any other action. As a member of the class, you will be bound by the terms of the settlement. If the settlement is granted approval by the Court and your claim is approved by the Administrator, you will be entitled to share in the benefits of that settlement.

• File a Claim: If you are an eligible Settlement Class Member and you want to receive a benefit under the Settlement, you need to file a valid Claim by June 13, 2023. You can file a claim online via the Settlement Website www.LottClassAction.com. A copy of the Claim Form can also be found on the Settlement Website, or you may also request a copy of the Claim Form by contacting the Settlement Administrator at 833-630-4781. If you file a paper claim, your Claim Form must be postmarked no later than June 13, 2023 and addressed to Lott v. Louisville, c/o Kroll Settlement Administration, PO Box 225391 New York, NY 10150-5324.

• Ask to Be Excluded: If you do not wish to participate in this class action settlement, you can request to be excluded from the class. If you choose to be excluded from the class, you will (1) not share in the benefits, if any, that class members may be entitled to as a result of the settlement of this lawsuit; and (2) you will not be bound by the settlement. If you request exclusion from the class, you will have the right to pursue individually, at your own expense, any claim you may have against Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government. To request exclusion, you must send a written and signed notification entitled “Request for Exclusion” to the following: Lott v. Louisville Case 3:19-cv-00271-RGJ-CHL Document 89-1 Filed 02/07/23 Page 3 of 7 PageID #: 1790 c/o Kroll Settlement Administration PO Box 225391 New York, NY 10150-5324 To be valid, your Request for Exclusion must be postmarked no later than May 29, 2023 (the “Exclusion Deadline Date”), and must include your name, current address, telephone number and signature. If the request is not postmarked by the Exclusion Deadline Date, your request for exclusion will be invalid and you will be included in the class, bound by the settlement and resulting final judgment, and barred from bringing any claims against Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government related to fees and charges for impoundment and storage services.

How Do I Get Payment From This Settlement?

To receive a Class Award, you need only to complete a Claim Form and submit it online or via U.S. Mail. You do not need to attach any documentation or provide any other proof to file a claim. If you do not want to submit a claim online, you can mail your claim to the Claim Administrator at the return address.

www.LottClassAction.com

1-833-630-4781

Come one, come all! Meet Casper the 1-year-old Domestic Shorthair. This gorgeous grey and white kitty came to the Kentucky Humane Society from another shelter. Now he dreams of his forever home complete with a loving family and all the toys! Casper has lived with other cats before but he would be just as happy being spoiled as an only child. He's a super socialite and it's no surprise he's quick to make friends with everyone he meets. Not only is he a joy to spend time with, he's also neutered, up to date on vaccines, and microchipped! So, what are you waiting for? Come meet this handsome guy today at our Main Campus, 241 Steedly Drive, or learn more at www.kyhumane.org/adopt/cats

Say hello to Powder! This charming, social fellow is over 50 pounds of pure love! Powder came to the Kentucky Humane Society from an overcrowded shelter. He's darling and daring at the same time! Powder is about four years old, and we can tell he would be great at learning manners. Powder is very motivated to learn and engages well. He loves walking with other dogs here at KHS and would likely do well with a buddy who can coexist just like him. He's more of a lounger than a player, after all! If you're looking for a fun companion to join your world, check Powder out! He is neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on his shots. You can meet him at the East Campus, 1000 Lyndon Lane, or learn more at www.kyhumane.org/adopt/dogs

CASPER

POWDER

‘HOW-TO’ RUN A FESTIVAL FOR 10 YEARS

THE HOW-TO FESTIVAL RETURNS TO THE MAIN LIBRARY ON MAY 13

By Tracy Heightchew | leo@leoweekly.com

SPRINGTIME in Kentucky means a lot of things to the locals. It’s a time for planting tomatoes, for graduations, and for races — balloon races, steamboat races, horse races.

It’s also time for the Louisville Free Public Library to transform the Main Library into a learning annex for the How-To Festival.

This five-hour event takes place downtown every second Saturday in May, featuring more than 70 local experts teaching sessions on a huge range of topics.

Louisvillians can take pride in the fact that the How-To Festival was incubated and born right here — and that it has now been copied and presented by library systems around the globe.

On this day, the library becomes a campus that is open to all, buzzing with energy, and new connections. It’s quite a day — showcasing the skills and expertise of people from all over Louisville and beyond. Armchair experts sidle up next to professional speakers, all volunteering their time to share their passion projects with fellow library patrons and neighbors. It’s hands-on learning, and it’s free!

Sessions run about 45 minutes each, and start on the hour, beginning at 10 a.m. and wrapping up at 3 p.m. With 70-plus sessions, there is something to catch your eye no matter your interests. From self-defense lessons to ribbon dancing, from downsizing to ghost hunting, the only problem is how to narrow down the list and choose which sessions to attend.

Need to improve your adulting skills?

Stop by simple home repair with the folks at the Louisville Tool Library, conquer your fear of public speaking with tips from the Mindset Collaborative, learn how to dress for success and network like a pro from the Young Professionals Association of Louisville, and gain skills for making friends as an adult from a local who’s mastered the art. Want to delve into music? Try out the banjo with musician Grace Rogers, beat box with Raul “Rayul” Lopez, drum with the River City Drum Corps, and take up shapenote singing with the Kentuckiana Sacred Harp Singers.

Need cooking tips? Various sessions promise to explain how to prep and cook fresh produce the right way, make a variety

of basic sauces, decorate cakes with buttercream and edible toppers, make homemade tortillas and nut butter, and even learn to preserve food for winter.

Looking for a new art practice? Paint like Bob Ross, create a sidewalk chalk masterpiece with Neleigh Olson, learn the art of solar pyrography from Billy Keith, do origami with the Japan Society of Kentucky, embroider a bookmark with the Embroiderers’ Guild of America Louisville Chapter, and screen-print a shirt with STEAM Exchange.

This year, the Urban Agriculture collective is returning with three tents dedicated to teaching gardening and homesteading in the city. From raising rabbits, goats and chickens to growing the best tomatoes and mushrooms, these local farmers and gardeners have great advice for how to grow more at home. Bring your seeds for a seed swap,

and pick up starts while you’re there, all to help transform your lawn into a “yarden,” and your patio into a container garden. And for those who are looking to get into nature and live a more environmentally friendly life, there are sessions on installing rain barrels, identifying and caring for trees, and growing native plants.

The majority of the sessions are for adults, with kid-friendly sessions marked as such. Kids can learn how to yo-yo like a pro, practice bike safety, create charms to customize their Crocs, and even make a button. Who doesn’t love making buttons?

As the festival’s tenth iteration, this year offers a milestone, but like most things, the pandemic complicates the story. The first How-To Festival was held in 2012, 12 years ago. As the world and the city shut down in 2020, the library couldn’t offer the festival again until 2022, making 2023 the tenth

How-To Festival.

Free parking is located in the lots surrounding the Main Library. See the 2023 list of sessions and time slots at LFPL.org/ How-To. Then make a game plan to take in as much learning as you can on the second Saturday in May. • THE

Saturday, May 13

10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Main Library, 301 York St. www.LFPL.org/How-To

The How-To Festival.

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SAVAGE LOVE

By Dan Savage | mail@savagelove.net @fakedansavage

LIT

Q: A lot of studying is being done on pornography and what it does to our brain. My question: are there any studies being done on erotic writing? “Women’s Romance Literature” is absolutely exploding in the online self-publishing sector, and my wife is an avid consumer. “Spice” is the euphemism they use but — wow — romance lit is a hot dish. My wife consumes countless e-books and audiobooks, and there seems to be a huge community of readers like her out there. Erotic lit has been very good for our relationship; we listen to scenes together and I help bring my wife to orgasm with my hands or tongue. It’s a fun way to be intimate! And listening is definitely less intrusive when we’re “coupling” than watching other people go at it on a screen. Anyway, back to my question: There are lots of studies looking into the effect of porn movies and pornographic images on the brain. But has anyone studied the impact of erotic literature on the brain? It’s got to be the oldest form of titillating art we have. What’s it doing to us?

Lessons In Titillation

A: “I haven’t come across neurological studies of erotic writing or literature,” said Dr. Kelsy Burke. “That doesn’t really surprise me since the questions scientists ask about sexuality usually reflect broader social and cultural interests — in this case, research on ‘porn’ is almost exclusively about it as a visual medium, not the written word.”

Dr. Burke is a sociologist and the author of The Pornography Wars, a terrific new book about the neverending culture war over pornography. Suffice it to say, LIT, if Dr. Burke hasn’t run across studies into the kind of dirty stories your wife enjoys reading, those studies don’t exist. And while there are a lot of warring studies that look at the impact of pornographic images — moving and still — on our brains, much of the data being generated are pretty useless.

“There’s a lot more talk about pornography and the brain than there are definitive empirical studies,” said Dr. Burke. “And a lot of the talk stems from groups with a political or religious interest in opposing porn. Academic studies, on the other hand, offer mixed results and no definitive conclusions about how porn impacts the brain.”

So, despite all these warring studies and claims — from opponents and supporters of porn — we simply don’t know if pornographic images and videos are warping our brains.

“Here’s what we do know: our brains process visual images 60,000 times faster than text,” said Dr. Burke. “One of the better arguments, in my opinion, about the potential harm of internet porn —which is actually not exclusive to porn at all and applies to all video-streaming websites — is that the quick succession of videos and rapid processing of all of those images is what

sucks us in, sometimes for longer than we would like.” We all know people who watch too much TV, play too many video games, and spend too much time on TikTok, all media served up on the exact same screens that serve up porn, and all serving up the exact same dopamine hits. But while people express concerns about “screentime” when it comes to Ted Lasso or Minecraft, the combo of sexual pleasure, sexual agency, and the potential for sexual exploitation fuels a unique moral panic about the porn we watch. And there’s generally little concern expressed about people who spend “too much time reading,” even if they’re masturbating to what they read.

“And while we can have a huge queue of romance lit on our Kindles,” said Dr. Burke, “we aren’t likely to stay up all night binging one after the other, as we might do with, say, Netflix because our brains will tire from all that textual processing.”

So, your wife could be a graduate of the Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics speed-reading program, but there’s a limit — a much lower limit — to the number of dirty stories she can consume in a single day and/ or wank. (Evelyn Wood? Anyone get that reference?

Anyone? Bueller?) But the same moral scolds who’ve successfully banned books with LGBT themes and characters, as well as books that delve into wrongs committed against Black people and other people of color (slavery, Jim Crow, the Chinese Exclusion Act, the Internment of the Japanese, etc., etc.), are starting to go after romance novels. Books written by Nora Roberts, a popular (and PG) romance novelist, were just pulled from the shelves in a high school in Florida after an activist with the rightwing group Moms for Liberty complained. (You know who was reading Roberts’ books before they got banned? Teachers. You know who’s reading them now? Teenagers.)

“I doubt we’ll see a surge in research on what affect Roberts’ writing has on our brains, not only because banning books is purely political theater,” said Dr. Burke. And we may not see a surge in that kind of research because we ultimately don’t need it. “Neuroscientists already know that the stories in our heads are hugely important to our sexual pleasure,” said Dr. Burke. “These stories — our thoughts and feelings — can help or hinder our sexual experiences. It sounds like for you and your wife, it’s helping.”

Follow Dr. Burke on Twitter @kelsyburke. Visit Dr. Burke’s website — www.kelsyburke.com — to learn more about her work.

Q: I’m a 32-year-old gay man living in a large US city. I sometimes hook up with college guys through the apps. I’m always up front about what I’m looking for and I try to honor the campsite rule.

Occasionally I see the same person more than once

and will take them out for dinner or drinks, where I always pay since I remember being a broke college student. This year, I started hooking up a couple of times a month with a 21-year-old guy. Turns out he’s from a very wealthy family — not household names, but super rich. I don’t know exactly how much money he gets from his family, but he let me know money isn’t an issue for him and insists on paying if we go out. I asked him to alternate who pays so it doesn’t feel uneven. He also bought me a small gift for my home that cost less than $40. When it’s just dinner or small things, I don’t mind too much. But this summer he’ll be doing an internship in Europe. I’ve always wanted to go to the city where he will be working, and he’s offered to fly me out around my birthday, pay for nice hotels, and cover other expenses like meals. If he were my age, I would accept, but it feels wrong somehow due to the age gap. It’s just so much money for someone that young to be spending, but is it okay since he has access to a family fortune? Based on everything I know, he can easily afford it, but would I be wrong to accept? What are the ethical concerns of having a sugar daddy fuckbuddy who’s so young? Additional context: I’ve been very clear I’m not interested in dating, and he’s expressed the same. We describe each other as friends, we both date and hook up with other people, we’re both on PrEP and I’ve encouraged him to get tested for STIs regularly. I have no connection to his family, I don’t work in the field he’s going into, we don’t use terms like daddy/boy, and he knows I’m financially comfortable, so this gesture seems to be motivated by generosity, not pity.

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A: His motives could be pure — he could just be generous — or he could be motivated by a desire, possibly subconscious, to control you. When an extremely wealthy person brings an urchin like you or me into their orbit, SHOWUP, we get a glimpse of a world we could never access on our own. The conscious or subconscious awareness that we could be exiled from this world at any moment might lead us to put up with things we wouldn’t tolerate from someone who wasn’t flying us all over the world and picking up the tab for fancy hotels. That said, it doesn’t sound like your fuckbuddy is being excessively and/ or manipulatively lavish, only appropriately and proportionately generous, and I think you should accept his offer. Pick up a few checks, SHOWUP, and enjoy the ride. P.S. Don’t marry Connor.

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