Category Archives: Events

Grad’s Dream of Teaching Comes True

Posted on May 13, 2013 by theurbanllama

SHE’S HEADED TO ARKANSAS FOR JOB WITH PRESTIGIOUS PROGRAM Since her student days at Western Hills High School, Michelle Hanvey has known she wanted to be a teacher. After her graduation Saturday from Northern Kentucky University she’s now on her … Continue reading →

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For Michelle Hanvey A Career Awaits After Graduation

Posted on May 10, 2013 by theurbanllama

Since her student days at Western Hills High School, Michelle Hanvey knew she wanted to be a teacher. The question was the path she would take to reach that goal. After taking part in everything W.H.H.S’s English Department had to … Continue reading →

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The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Hits the Right Note

Posted on May 5, 2013 by theurbanllama

Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans? Today is the first Sunday in May, which means it’s the last day of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. This seven-day art, food, culture and music event is … Continue reading →

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Derby Days Are Here Again – 139th Kentucky Derby

Posted on May 5, 2013 by theurbanllama

Congratulations to Orb and jockey Joel Rosario for their strategic victory in the 139th Kentucky Derby. This was Rosario’s first Derby victory and the first for Shug McGaughy, 62, the famous Lexington-born trainer. Golden Soul placed second and Revolutionary came … Continue reading →

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Twin Bombs Rock Boston Marathon – Suspect Captured

Posted on April 25, 2013 by theurbanllama

Another memorial service. Another moment of silence to be observed. At approximately 2:50 PM, on Monday, April 15, two explosions ripped through the finish line area of the Boston Marathon, turning a joyful Patriots’ Day tradition into a crime scene. … Continue reading →

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A Sad Day in Boston

Posted on April 23, 2013 by theurbanllama

Normally I don’t post other columnists’ material here, but the tragedy in Boston is an extraordinary circumstance. Perhaps we should all take a moment to pause and consider what is happening in this country. Boston is one of those unique … Continue reading →

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LEGO KIDS FEST Invades Kentucky Exposition Center

Posted on April 18, 2013 by theurbanllama

The other cool thing we did to close out the boys’ spring break was hit LEGO Kids Fest in Louisville. Most all of us, if not everyone, has played with LEGOs at some point. If you haven’t seen them in … Continue reading →

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Louisville Celebrates Championship with Victory Rally at Yum! Center

Posted on April 14, 2013 by theurbanllama

Wednesday was a day to celebrate in Louisville. The U of L men’s basketball team returned from Atlanta with a national championship in tow, and the Lady Cardinals were national runners-up. What better way to celebrate both teams’ accomplishments than … Continue reading →

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Louisville Cardinals Down Michigan to Become NCAA Basketball Champions

Posted on April 10, 2013 by theurbanllama

Louisville wins! It has been 27-years since those words have rung out on a national championship stage for Louisville’s basketball program. While the Cardinals have maintained a level of excellence, when your rival down the road is the University of … Continue reading →

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Cardinals Advance in a Thriller to the Championship Game

Posted on April 7, 2013 by theurbanllama

Wow, that was a manic comeback by the number one overall seeded Louisville Cardinals to eek out a victory over the spirited Wichita State Shockers 72-68. My nerves were shot after that game. Louisville came out flat from the tip, … Continue reading →

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