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SubscribeAbbey Road on the River Announces Partnership, Line-Up and Discounted Tickets
WAVE 3 News and Abbey Road on the River are partnering this year to bring the world’s largest Beatles-inspired music festival back to Louisville for its eleventh year. The five day event will take place over Memorial Day weekend, May 21-25, 2015, at the Belvedere Festival Park and the Muhammad Ali Center. To kick off the partnership, single day tickets can be purchased for just $19.64 (a $35 value) at www.arotr.com by using promo code “wave3news” now through February 28.
WAVE 3 News Vice-President and General Manager Ken Selvaggi says the station is ecstatic about the partnership. “We strive to help build a better community and this internationally recognized music festival brings more acclaim to our region as a very special place to live,” says Selvaggi. “Experiencing memorable moments fuels our community. This wonderful event stirs passion and joy, just like the Beatles have for decades!”
The line-up for the 2015 WAVE 3 News Abbey Road on the River includes rock band The Orchestra, starring former members of ELO and ELO II – Louis Clark, Mik Kaminski, Eric Troyer, and Parthenon Huxley. ELO’s spectacular run of success in the ’70s and ’80s included numerous gold and platinum albums and Top Ten hits such as “Can’t Get It Out of My Head” and “Telephone Line.” Continue reading
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer will be sworn this morning for his second term. Also taking the oath of office today are Metro Council members, the sheriff, county clerk, county attorney, sheriff, circuit court clerk, and coroner, among others.
The event – open to the public and free to attend – is at 10:30 a.m. at Louisville Metro Hall and will feature music arranged and led by Louisville Orchestra Director, Teddy Abrams.
Seating is limited in the Rotunda; however, there will be additional viewing opportunities from the fourth floor of Metro Hall – including a simulcast on large screens in the Mayor’s Gallery.
The first baby born in Louisville on New Year’s Day arrived at exactly midnight to parents, Victor and Cherie Edwards at Baptist Health.
Weighing in at 8 pounds, 12 ounces and 21 inches long, Campbell Marlene Edwards is a healthy baby girl that was born a few days before her due date.
The Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA), an alliance of almost 700 locally owned and independent businesses, is wishing the citizens of Louisville happy #holLOUdays in a number of ways this holiday season. Making the shift to local independents is one of the fastest ways to build a strong local economy and create jobs in our community.
For two lucky people, shopping from independent retailers this holiday season will yield more than just that warm and fuzzy feeling of supporting the local economy. There are two ways to win: 1) collect receipts from five member businesses by 1/5/15, mail in or present the receipts for review at one of the sponsor sites (Revelry Boutique Gallery or Feeders Supply), and you’ll be entered into the drawing to win $1000 in gift certificates to LIBA businesses. Or 2) NEW THIS YEAR: you can simply tag #holLOUdays in your social media posts to be entered to win $250 in gift certificates to LIBA businesses. The winners will be drawn live on Monday, January 12, 2015 on WAVE-3 Listens at 12:30pm, and they will get to choose from close to 700 LIBA businesses where they wish to spend their prize.
A recent study of Louisville-area businesses shows that for every $100 spent at a locally-owned, independent business, $55 is reinvested locally, whereas only $14 is reinvested when that same money is spent at a national chain. By shopping local, consumers also help to preserve the unique community character of the Metro Louisville area.
LIBA members will attend a launch event at Revelry Boutique Gallery, 742 E. Market St. at 5:30pm on Thursday, Nov. 20th.
A press conference will be held on Small Business Saturday, Nov. 29th at 10am at Continue reading
Cedar Lake, the region’s largest non-profit care provider for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will host its 26th Annual Gala, presented by Commonwealth Bank & Trust, at Marriott Louisville East on Saturday, November 15th from 6:00pm-10:00pm. The black-tie optional affair is themed “Live, Laugh, Love” and will include a dual-entree dinner, silent and live auctions, and entertainment by Jeff Allen, star of Comedy Central specials. Tickets are $175 per person and can be purchased at www.cedarlake.org or by calling 502.495.4942.
The evening will be emceed and auctioneered by Sherry Truhlar, who will start off the evening by leading the attendees in a “Heads or Tail” ice breaker game, where the last person standing will win $300.00 in gift cards to local eateries and shopping establishments.
A new feature of this year’s Gala is “the bourbon pull,” a $50.00 chance to win a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle’s 15-year bourbon.
The Gala’s silent auction is comprised of 100 items and includes such premium items as a Galt House overnight package, a signed bottle of Pappy Van Winkle’s 10-year bourbon and several get-away vacations. Online bidding for the 100 items will be available on Cedar Lake’s website beginning November 7th, 2014. To view the items or place a bid, visit cedarlake.org/26th-annual-gala.
All proceeds from the Gala will support the organization’s Indigent Care Endowment, which ensures that all Cedar Lake residents have a life of abundant possibilities despite the lack of government funding or who have no family to support those needs.
Cedar Lake operates in Jefferson, Oldham and Henry counties, has 38 properties, and supports 260 people with a staff of 430. Supports range from 24/7 support for the most medically fragile, to intermittent support for those who live independently. For more information about Cedar Lake, call (502) 495-4946 or go to www.cedarlake.org.
Louisville, KY – We all know Historic Frankfort Avenue is home to the occasional ghost throughout the year, but this October there will be an unusually large number of ghouls and goblins around the neighborhood. Here’s our list of the top 5 upcoming events to get you in the Halloween spirit.
5. America’s Most Haunted Neighborhood with David Domine
Join author David Domine on Tuesday, October 21 at 6:00pm when he reads from his most recent book True Ghost Stories and Eerie Legends from America’s Most Haunted Neighborhood at the Crescent Hill Branch Library, 2762 Frankfort Avenue. Domine’s book tells stories about Old Louisville, which has gained the reputation as being one of the spookiest locations in the country. For more information, call (502) 574-1793.
4. Free Chili Night Out
The Crescent Hill Community Council will host this free, family-friendly event at the Peterson-Dumesnil House, 301 S. Peterson Avenue, on Thursday, October 23 at 6:00pm. Bring a dish to share, or just come and enjoy hot dogs, special “Crescent Hill recipe” chili, s’mores, ghost stories, and mingling with fellow neighbors. Costumes are welcome. For more information, visit www.crescenthill.us.
3. Halloween Mask Workshop at APH
The Museum of the American Printing House for the Blind, 1839 Frankfort Avenue, will host a free Halloween Mask Workshop on Saturday, October 25 from 10:30am-12:30pm. Masks made by the sighted usually depend on the visual for their effects, but textures and shapes can convey emotions as well. Participants of all ages and abilities will make scary or friendly Halloween masks and headdresses using tactile materials. Registration is required by calling502-899-2213 or emailing kcarpenter@aph.org. Continue reading
Fall is in the air, but we are looking at a warm-up this weekend with almost no chance of rain. If you are looking for an excuse to hop on your motorcycle and get your “knees in the breeze,” this weekend’s Thunder Into Louisville Patriot Ride is the perfect opportunity.
The Patriot Ride and Poker Run – to be held this Saturday, September 20 with a rain date of Sunday the 21st – draws hundreds of riders from around the region with proceeds going to support local scouts. As if getting in some miles and helping to support local youth scouting activities weren’t enough incentive to participate, riders have the chance to win big money: $1000 for the top hand, $250 for second place and $100 for third.
If you are not familiar with poker runs, the basic idea is to ride between checkpoints along a route and collect a playing card with the goal of building the best poker hand by the end of the route. The Patriot Ride begins at Harley-Davidson Louisville, located at 1700 Arthur Street and winds its way around the area.
Registration for the Thunder Into Louisville Patriot Ride is from 9AM to 9:45 with the ride starting around 10AM. Rider fees are $20 for a single rider or $30 for tandem riders with two hands. Additional hands are available for $10 each and event t-shirts are available as well. You can register for the event HERE or by picking up materials at Harley-Davidson Louisville or the WDRB-TV offices.
