Try This!

Our tendency in winter may be to hunker down at home. But we can’t stay inside until March, so we have some suggestions that may lure you out of your hibernation, at least temporarily.

Faithful photographs

Portraits In Faith: Seeing the Other by photographer Daniel Epstein is on exhibit at The Muhammad Ali Center until April 30, 2025. Epstein has photographed and interviewed more than 500 people of different faith traditions from 30 countries in an effort to show how similar people are, no matter their unique life and belief trajectories. The exhibit is free with admission to the Muhammad Ali Center.

Wintery wandering

We always get a nice day or two in winter, so if you’re able, consider driving to Raven Run Nature Sanctuary in Lexington. You can do some hiking on their trail system and see some sites, such as a historic grist mill built in 1833. You may even get a peek of the Kentucky River Palisades. There is also a small nature center you can visit before or after a stroll.

Find your zen

Since life slows down in winter, it might be a great time to investigate a class or two at the Louisville Zen Center. They offer Dharma Talks, which are presentations that provide information on aspects of Buddhism and Zen teachings.

A light in the darkness

Candles make a home seem cozier in any season, but they are especially nice during winter when night falls so early. If you want to explore new scents and even pour your own candles, visit Commonwealth Candle Company in Jeffersontown. Their candles are soy-based and 100% vegan.

Ballet of remembrance

To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Holocaust’s end, the Louisville Ballet brings two stories of healing to the public that combine music, dance, and art on February 1-2, 2025. Titled A Time Remembered, the performance is in two acts: Another Sunrise, which is a collaborative performance with Kentucky Opera, and Light / The Holocaust & Humanity Project.

By Carrie Vittitoe

Today's Transitions | Winter 2024-2025