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April 19 2024
The Galleria of St. Matthews — which once housed local businesses like Havana Rumba, Pretty Paws + Nail Therapy Studio — is getting a second life.
After the roof collapsed in 2019, the East End strip mall located at 4101 Oechsli Ave. was condemned and left vacant, but a local real estate group, Kaden Companies, has plans to breathe new life into the shopping center.
Kaden Companies will add a second floor. | Rendering by DKN Architects, Raven Parmer + Tom Kargl.
The company’s plan — approved by the city on Wednesday — is to fully redevelop the two-acre property that sits between Sears and Thierman Avenues in the heart of St. Matthews. The 23,000-sqft ground-floor retail space will be modernized + a second floor with 4,000-10,000-sqft of office or medical space will be added.
The company also plans to move its headquarters to the redeveloped space.
Leases are still in the process, but expect at least one restaurant to open. Interested in setting up shop? Learn more here.
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Today
- The Prince Experience | Fri., Jan. 21 | 9 p.m. | Mercury Ballroom | $17 | You don’t have to be rich to see this Prince cover band. 💜
Saturday
- Cacao Ceremony | Sat., Jan. 22 | 6-9 p.m. | Healing Within Louisville, 808 Lyndon Ln. Ste. #204 | $44 | Sip on cacao + invite the energy of the Earth into your heart at this intentional ceremony.
Sunday
- Fresh & Clean with Jake Hovis | Sun., Jan. 23 | Planet of the Tapes, 640 Barret Ave. | $5 | Hear squeaky clean sets at this comedy show featuring local + regional comedians. 🧼
Tuesday
- Tumbao Tuesdays | Tues., Jan. 25 | 6-9 p.m. | Logan Street Market | Free | Dance classes, drinks at the bar + food from vendors until 8. 💃
Wednesday
- Boat, RV & Sportshow | Wed., Jan. 26-Sun., Jan. 30 | 5-9 p.m. | Kentucky Exposition Center | $10 | Get a taste of boat life during this multi-brand exhibition. 🛥️
Thursday
- Mitchell Tenpenny | Thurs., Jan. 27 | 7-11 p.m. | PBR Louisville at Fourth Street Live! | $15 | Catch this award-winning country music artist as part of the iHeartCountry concert series. 🎸
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Weather
- 32º | Sunny | 2% chance of rain
Development
- Downtown’s future Dream Hotel might stay a dream according to a report from the Historic Landmarks and Preservation Districts Commission. The current plans for the 169-room hotel could be denied due to the amount of demolition to the historic buildings on Museum Row. (LEO Weekly)
Biz
- Portland neighborhood nonprofit 1619 Flux Art + Activism has reopened as 1619 The Gathering Place. Leavell Enterprise LLC — owned by Terra Leavell who operated the venue — purchased the space for $360,000 last summer. Terra intends to transition the space into a membership-based co-op workspace, but will continue to host special events. (Louisville Business First)
Ranked
- Yelp released its ninth annual “Top 100 US Restaurants” list and two Louisville restaurants secured a spot. NuLu cheese shop Cultured came in the No. 16 spot + CASK Southern Kitchen & Bar nestled in at No. 73. Tell us your favorite Louisville restaurant here.
Civic
- Noticed a spike in your Louisville Gas & Electric bill? You’re not alone. The cost of natural gas is up — fueling the 30%-100% increase in some residents’ energy bills. Check out these energy efficiency tips + tricks from LG&E to help manage your energy use. 💡 (The Courier-Journal)
- Metro’s yard waste collection continues to be suspended due to staffing shortages. All other sanitation services — garbage, recycling, and large item collection — continue to be provided as scheduled. You can drop off yard waste at these locations for the time being. 🍂
Edu
- Thanks to a partnership between Bellarmine University + Norton Healthcare, underrepresented students in Bellarmine’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing program can apply for a $10,000 scholarship. Norton Healthcare has pledged to donate $50,000 to the effort annually — with the university matching the funding — for the next five years. 🩺 (The Lane Report)
Pets
- Now through Valentine’s Day, Louisville Metro Animal Services is giving away free crates to new dog owners when they adopt a pet that weighs more than 40-pounds. Now that’s what we call puppy love. 🐶 (WHAS11)
Giveaway
- Toasty’s Tavern is raffling off a gift card bundle from local businesses like Guestroom Records and Decca + a $300 bottle of Single Barrel E.H. Taylor to help raise money for its staff during its closure last week. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the bar or on Venmo. 🎟️
Plan Ahead
- Eat your heart out. Both LouVino locations — Douglass Hills + Highlands — will be serving a romantic menu this Valentine’s Day. Make a reservation and treat your favorite foodie to the four-course dinner for $85. We’re dying to try the chocolate chip cookie dough stuffed beignets. 🍽️
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Editor's pick: On Wednesday night I indulged in a couple of French 95s listening to jazz at The Whirling Tiger. Afterward, a late night snack was calling my name and what pairs best with this classy drink? Burritos.
My tip to you though is don’t be tempted by the Bell. You know which one. La Bamba next door on Bardstown Road is so much better — no lines + a friendly staff. Next time you need a salty, second dinner try the mini veggie burrito with extra green sauce.
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