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Enjoy a Digital Detox at Louisville Waterfront Park

May 12, 2016 by

Louisville Waterfront Park provides the best of both worlds: wide open green space and the convenience of being close to the downtown area. The 85 acres includes a wide range of activities for all visitors and has been expanded and updated extensively since work began in 2001.

As is indicated in its name, there are waterfront views and walking paths. Visitors can rent bikes and visit the playground areas or set up a meal at one of the many picnic areas. If you get hungry during your visit and didn’t bring your own food, there are constantly pop-up food trucks and markets, and the park is in walking distance of lots of downtown’s restaurants.

In the summer time, from May to September, there is a water play area to cool down in, and you’ll find large crowds sun bathing on the large, grassy Great Lawn or participating in events on the water.

Louisville Waterfront Park
129 East River Road
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 574-3768
www.louisvillewaterfront.com

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Giddy Up to the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville

May 5, 2016 by

The Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville has been open since 1985 and is dedicated to celebrating the history of one of Louisville’s biggest attractions. The museum houses two floors of interactive exhibits and showcases information on the history of horse racing as a whole, the lives of derby-winning horses, as well as highlights racing traditions.

Some popular exhibits include the Guinness World Record’s largest horseshoe and a virtual reality game where children can “ride” a race horse. There are also free educational programs open to visiting school groups, where students can learn about the societal impact of the Kentucky Derby. There are a number of special events regularly posted to the museum’s online calendar.

Offering affordable admission rates, the museum is also available to rent for private parties and events.

Kentucky Derby Museum
704 Central Avenue
Louisville, KY 40208
(502) 792-9163
www.derbymuseum.org

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Expect Farm-to-Table Dining at Harvest Restaurant

April 28, 2016 by

Farm-to-table restaurants are spiking in popularity these days, and Harvest Restaurant in the East Market District of Louisville is giving the people what they want. The menu is described as “Rustic Regional” and uses ingredients mostly within a 100-mile radius of the restaurant’s location.

The restaurant has a full bar serving cocktails, beer, cider wine, and flights of bourbon. Some menu favorites are the sweet potato grits, steak, and buttermilk fried chicken. Their brunch, which is available on weekends from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., brings in large crowds.

The sustainable goals of Harvest Restaurant don’t stop at the food: the decor is made from natural wood and recycled furniture and decorations. If you want to know more about the farmers who grew the food you’re eating when you’re at Harvest, just look up. Their photos adorn the walls of the dining room!

Harvest Restaurant:
624 E Market St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 384-9090
www.harvestlouisville.com

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How to Keep Your Desk Organized—Whether at Home or at the Office

April 21, 2016 by

Whether you work from home or in a traditional office, it takes no time at all for your desk to go from spic and span to dusty and disorganized. Even if you take special care to put things in their proper place, you need the right organizational tools to keep up a tidy workspace. Here are four hacks that will add both style and organization to your desk.

  1. Pick one pen and one pencil. If you're guilty of having an unnecessary abundance of pens and pencils—yet you can never seem to find one when you need one—it's time to downsize….your pencil cup. Pick just one good (working) pen and a single pencil, and keep the rest tucked away in a drawer. Put them in a specific spot and return them to their home as soon as you use them to avoid the clutter of multiple writing utensils.
  2. Hang cute clipboards for paper clutter. Stacks of paperwork aren't exactly a style statement, but hanging clipboards can be—if you decoupage them with scraps of wallpaper first. Then hang them in rows on your cubicle wall and assign each clipboard a specific job—one for junk mail, one for outgoing paperwork, etc.
  3. Organize office supplies with a pegboard. In a similar vein, you can hang a pegboard on your wall and stock it with pouches and pegs for various office supplies. Scissors, tape, maybe even a stapler can all hang in plain view, just keep the arrangement organized.
  4. Opt for accordion folders. Instead of constantly dealing with a slew of manila folders, make the switch to accordion folders. They come in cute colors and patterns, and they can hold the equivalent of many manila folders, which makes them much more useful for organizing.

Office Organization Ideas for Disaster-Zone Desks [Martha Stewart]
10 Good Things for a Highly Efficient Home Office [Martha Stewart]
12 Tips for an Organized Desk [Productivity501]

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Explore Your World at the Kentucky Science Center in Louisville

April 14, 2016 by

The Kentucky Science Center is an immersive science experience for kids and adults in the middle of the city of Louisville. There are plenty of activities for people of all ages and interests to enjoy.

Special events range from an adult series on the chemistry of wine (with libations included) to free monthly play dates for kids. The four-story 3D digital theatre show films every day of the week for an extra fee. Exhibits change frequently, so a visit to the museum always promises something new.

Museum admission isn't too hard on the wallet, and museum members are admitted free. Insider's tip: For permanent exhibits, admission is only $5 if you show up after 5 p.m. of Friday and Saturday nights!

Kentucky Science Center
727 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 561-6100
www.kysciencecenter.org

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Chow Down on Southern Comfort Food at Hammerheads in Louisville

April 7, 2016 by

As the sweet smell of barbecue hits your nose, your mouth waters until you are a greeted by a slab of baby back grilled to perfection. As you cut the rack, tender juicy pork falls off the bone and glazed honey-barbecue sauce oozes from its insides. Since your entire plate—er, cutting board—is covered in ribs, you reach over to your basket of crisp, flavorful, steak-cut truffle fries to add a bit of savor!

Forget plates and bowls, whether it’s Mac and Cheese balls or a slab of pork belly, guests at Hammerheads are served on thick wooden cutting boards! From chorizo to venison and elk meat and even veggie tacos, Hammerheads menu pleases all palates from meat lovers to the strictest vegan. Each side dish is served up with a dose of Southern comfort, from fried chicken and sweet potato waffles and tarragon heirloom potato salad.

As their website warns, the restaurant doesn’t take reservations and has limited seating. Arrive early to enjoy prime seating and catch a view of the game. Hammerheads serves up its gamey delicacies Mondays through Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Hammerheads
921 Swan St
Louisville, KY 40204
(502) 365-1112
www.louisvillehammerheads.com

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Don’t Miss the Sweet-Potato Grits at Harvest Restaurant

March 24, 2016 by

Louisville’s Harvest Restaurant offers fresh Southern fare classics in a comfortable upscale setting. Founded in 2011 by a farmer, the restaurant proudly displays bios of local farmers that provide 80% of the restaurant’s ingredients. The restaurant boasts several honors including Open Table’s ‘Diner’s Choice’ and the James Beard Award.

Located in the NuLu Arts District , Harvest Restaurant makes the perfect brunch spot. Each colorful, well-balanced dish is served with vegetables like fresh arugula and house-made potato chips. Menu favorites include grits of any variety—three cheese grits, sweet potato grits, and jalapeño grits—and the Brioche French Toast served with custard, caramel and toasted pecans.

Harvest Restaurant is closed on Mondays, but be sure to catch brunch on Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Harvest Restaurant
624 E. Market St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 384-9090
www.harvestlouisville.com

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Your Handy Guide to Spring Vegetables

March 17, 2016 by

Spring is a bountiful season when it comes to gardening, full of fresh fruits and vegetables that add bright flavors to your meals. If you want to take advantage of what’s in season in the springtime, these nutritious vegetables will help you get started.

  1. Beets. Beets have been having a moment for the past couple years, and for good reason. What used to be the skipped-over bowl in the salad bar is now a popular addition to juices, salads, and even breads and desserts.
  2. Asparagus. Dense with vitamins and nutrients and full of hearty flavor, asparagus is especially plentiful in the springtime.
  3. Spinach. Green, leafy veggies, like mild-tasting spinach, grow especially well in the spring, and they make much more nutritious bases for salads than the usual iceberg lettuce.
  4. Peas. Forgo canned peas in favor of fresher, more flavorful peas right from the produce aisle or farmer’s market. They’re simple to prepare and have a wide variety of uses, and peas grow rapidly all throughout the spring season.
  5. Artichokes. Slice them up for sandwiches or toss them in a salad. However you serve artichokes, they’re always a pleasant surprise.
  6. Zucchini. You’re likely bombarded with zucchini each spring from friends and neighbors with garden surpluses, but that’s never a bad thing. Zucchini is full of healthy nutrients, and its versatile consistency makes the squash a great ingredient for everything from breads to stir-fries.

What's In Season? [Oprah.com]
Spring Vegetables Slideshow [Bon Appetit]

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Explore the Life of a Boxing Champion at the Muhammad Ali Center

March 10, 2016 by

You don't need to be a boxing fan to enjoy a visit to Louisville's Muhammad Ali Center. In fact, reviewers on Yelp claim that regardless of how much you know about Muhammad Ali, you’ll surely learn something new about the champ and a bit of 20th-century history at this interactive museum in Louisville.

Visitors start on the top floor of the five-level museum with a video introduction followed by a series of exhibits designed to inspire the champ’s core values— confidence, conviction, dedication, giving, respect and spirituality. The remaining floors feature interactive stations like a life-size boxing ring and the chance to shadow box with “The Greatest.”

The Muhammad Ali Center regularly hosts outside regularly hosts exhibits and events that promote its core values. The center is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday. At less than $10 for adult admission, the inspiration is certainly worth the price!

Muhammad Ali Center
44 North Sixth St
Louisville, KY 40202
(502) 584-9254
alicenter.org
www.yelp.com/biz/muhammad-ali-center-louisville

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Louisville Slugger Museum Is a Must-See Attraction for Baseball Fans

March 3, 2016 by

Need a reason to visit the Louisville Slugger Museum? How about three? This local museum offers engaging entertainment, free admission for children under 5, and a free souvenir for all visitors.

Visitors should plan to spend at least two hours at the Louisville Slugger Museum. Guests can enjoy a bat-making demonstration every day that the museum is open. Batting cages, film screenings, and the world’s largest baseball bat are just a few of the museum’s most popular attractions. Guests are encouraged to climb on, under, and through the giant baseball glove and hold Louisville Sluggers used by some of the biggest names in baseball in the Grand Slam Gallery.

The Louisville Slugger Museum welcomes visitors from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. The museum closes on Christmas and Thanksgiving Day and opens for limited hours on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.

Louisville Slugger Museum
800 West Main Street
Louisville, KY 40202
(877) 775-8443
www.sluggermuseum.com

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