KRM receives over $1,000 from benefit concert
A les six benefit concert raised $1,500 for Kentucky Refugee Ministries (KRM) amid cuts to federal funding for refugee resettlement organizations.
Community protests arrest of Palestinian student activist
Around 50 people gathered in front of the Baxter Avenue Starbucks on March 16 to protest the detention of University of Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil.
TARC seeks community input for proposed plans
Louisville’s Transit Authority of River City (TARC) shared its three proposed service network drafts for 2025 to community members on March 18.
Concert to benefit KRM amid cuts to federal funding
A benefit concert will be held this month by a Kentucky-based sextet, Les Six, to raise money for Kentucky Refugee Ministries (KRM) amid cuts to federal funding for refugee resettlement organizations.
While plans for the spring concert were already in the works for the group, it was over the last few months that LeBlanc looked to turn the show into a fundraiser.
While LeBlanc said she’s unsure of the political viewpoints of everyone in the sextet, she said they all agreed that KRM is an organization that shouldn’t lose funding.
Local insectarium makes conservation accessible
Louisville’s only insectarium, Idlewild, works to help the community learn the importance of protecting native pollinators and provides resources to allow individuals to implement conservation practices.
A note on anxiety and activism
Having dealt with anxiety since I was a preteen, it’s often gotten in the way of many things, one being the ability to participate in more standard acts of activism. I’ve had to find other ways to participate in social movements.
Kentuckians urge community to take action for Palestine
Kentuckians gathered on the Waterfront to call for an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestine. Leaders shared how our community’s tax dollars aid in the ongoing genocide of Palestinians and what each of us can do to partake in resistance.
Commission to discuss landmark status of buildings set for demolition
Louisville’s Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission is meeting Oct. 17 to hear the community’s thoughts on the historical preservation of two buildings in Phoenix Hill that are set for demolition due to a Rabbit Hole Distillery expansion project.
26-year-old shows art, develops style
Tyzaiah "Ty" Harris, a 26-year-old artist from Louisville, began painting as a therapeutic outlet, evolving his passion for art under the name Yukswaiii.
“Sanctum” explores honor after death, spirituality
The exhibit "Sanctum" by artist Alexandra Rumsey features over 20 mixed media pieces honoring deer, inspired by Rumsey's traumatic discovery of poached deer corpses.
Local artist embraces family, friends in latest gallery showing
Louisville-based artist Lyndi Lou unveiled her latest gallery show, “Penny Arcade,” on August 31, featuring pyrography and watercolor portraits. This show is her first at Aurora Gallery and Boutique, which she co-owns.
Mobile art gallery shows in Louisville
7cousins Gallery, a mobile art gallery, has been operating around Louisville since April and plans to display the work of artist (A+) until the end of August.
Voters send message to Biden: “You have let us down deeply.”
With Kentucky’s primary election approaching, a local group is encouraging the community to use their vote to send a message to Biden, disproving his administration’s support of Israel as it attacks the Gaza Strip.
Stories told from the Gaza Strip
This article aims to elevate the voices and stories of Palestinian journalists during the last year of genocide and nearly 80 years of oppression and violence carried out by Israel.
Community success drives urban farm to increase production
UrbanEco Farms, located in Louisville, started as a family garden and has evolved into a commercial business providing fresh microgreens, sprouts, and herbs.
"Making your clothes fit your body:" Kate Weiss's radical approach to sewing
Kate Weiss, a local author and experienced seamstress, published her first book, "Radical Sewing: Pattern-free, Sustainable Fashions for All Bodies," in 2021. The book aims to fill a gap in sewing literature by including diverse body types and promoting inclusivity in the sewing community.
Feed Louisville restructures, moves to new location
Feed Louisville is restructuring and returning to its roots of reducing food waste and feeding the community.
Every Cook Every Kitchen: Cookbook aims to reduce barriers
Feed Louisville publishes a cookbook to help recently housed individuals discover the skills to cook for themselves.
PHOTOS: Kentucky Humane Society hosts Pups in Paristown
The Kentucky Humane Society hosted Pups in Paristown this weekend to raise money for the organization.