It's August, y'all! While the stores may be telling you it's time for back to school and fall, summer isn't dead yet! There are lots of great events coming up this month, and here are three you don't want to miss, starting with this weekend! 1) Shaker Village Craft Fair - Sat and Sun (Aug 3 and 4) from 10-5, you can peruse the finest wares by local craftsman including pottery, glassware, needlework, leather goods, basketry and Shaker reproductions. To go along with it, th
Before I start let me give you some background. I have been in Kentucky for 2 years now. My family and I are originally from Muncie, Indiana. I was recruited by a company in Louisville, and offered a job. I am a graduate of Purdue University, but a die hard CATS fan. We liked Bardstown so much that it took very little convincing to settle there. We are not "big city" people so living outside of Louisville was a must anyway. In our two years we have discovered some great p
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky which means it has a ton of fun stuff going on all the time! It’s a great destination for a staycation, which is exactly what Leigh and I had last weekend. We were invited to come and stay at the amazing Aloft Hotel located on West Main Street, so we made the most out of our 48 hours in the ‘Ville by taking in all that the downtown area has to offer. The fact that we were staying right where all the action is meant we didn’t have
Walking into Carson’s Food and Drink, you will notice the warm tones of brick, wood and leather; you will see the sparkling oversized chandeliers; you will hear lively jazz sung by the old crooners Sinatra and Bennett; seated at the tables will be people drinking hand-crafted cocktails and Kentucky’s most-loved spirit, bourbon, as plates of delectable food are brought from the kitchen by servers in suspenders; and what you will feel is “home”. For the past two years, this in
Ever go out to eat and order something "safe" because you don't want to run the risk of getting something you're not really crazy about? Ever wish there was a sampler platter not only for one restaurant's favorite appetizers, but for several different vendors? Wouldn't it be great if they paired all this delicious food with lively music sure to get your toes tappin', a silent auction filled with goodies galore, and made the whole event benefit a wonderful local charity? Vo