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Category Archives: Literature
Hamilton Performance Dazzles the Senses
Whether one is a fan of the theater or not, it was virtually impossible to miss the promotional onslaught and news coverage surrounding “Hamilton: An American Musical” upon its arrival in Louisville for a June 4-23 engagement at the Kentucky … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Food, Liquor, Literature, Music, News, Reviews, Travel
Tagged Aaron Burr, Alexander Hamilton, Broadway, Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda
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Thurby @ Churchill Downs Goes Gonzo
On a gorgeous Thursday before the 145th running of the Kentucky Derby I had a choice to make. On one hand there was work. On the other hand there was venturing to Churchill Downs for Derby week festivities. The Thursday … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Food, Liquor, Literature, Music, Reviews, Travel
Tagged Churchill Downs, Hunter S. Thompson, Ralph Steadman, Thurby
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Anthony Bourdain Says Goodbye to the Mortal World
On June 8, an important voice of generosity and tolerance was silenced. Anthony Bourdain, the renegade chef, globetrotter and storyteller, succumbed to whatever demons haunted his earthly domain, as he took his own life at the age of 61. Bourdain … Continue reading
One Giant Derby Day Dilemma
It was a quiet morning at the House on the Corner. Spring had arrived in all its glory upon this first Saturday of May. With the snow gone, the grass rejoiced in the sun’s embrace, becoming a vibrant green, energized, … Continue reading
After 8 Years on Run ‘King of Pot’ Sentenced to 57 Months
The run for legendary Kentucky pot grower, John Robert “Johnny” Boone, came to a close recently as the 74-year-old was sent to federal prison for four years and nine months under a plea deal for conspiring to grow more than 1,000 … Continue reading
2017 Forecastle Music Festival Offers Variety
If you dig music and are looking for a weekend out of the house, snag a ticket to the Forecastle Festival in Louisville. Some 60 alt-rock, hip-hop and EDM bands are playing over three days at Waterfront Park on the … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Liquor, Literature, Music, Reviews, Travel
Tagged Forecastle, LCD Soundsystem, Louisville, Odesza, PJ Harvey, Waterfront Park, Weezer
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Welcome to the 2016 Kentucky Derby
Welcome to all venturing from near and far that are descending upon Louisville starting today. Friday is Oaks Day. This use to be the day that locals ventured to Churchill Downs to enjoy a pleasant day at the track, soak … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Food, Liquor, Literature, Travel
Tagged Dr. Gonzo, Hunter S. Thompson, Kentucky Derby, Louisville, Oaks Day, Scanlan's Monthly
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SCOUT’S HONOR
(A Tale of Boy Scouts, Camping and Arson) I flew home Friday for my little brother’s birthday. He’s not so little anymore, but turning 38 is close enough to 40 that it deserves a proper celebration. Besides, my everyday home … Continue reading
Posted in Literature
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Worth A Mill
Popping into the Mill for some happy hour relief is a familiar experience. Push through the battered wooden saloon doors and life slows appreciably. The cars outside continue to hustle up and down Burlington Street, but that has little bearing … Continue reading
Posted in Food, Liquor, Literature, Music, News
Tagged Andre Perry, Dan Ouverson, Dustin Busch, Iowa City, Joe Price, Keith Dempster, Marty Christensen, Sam Knudson, Sam Locke-Ward, The Mill, The Moen Group, Trevor Lee Hopkins
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Shape Shifting Reporter Michael Hall
Con artist, chameleon, musician, writer and journalist. Those are some nifty identities to wear on your utility belt. All play off of themselves and all enable Michael Hall to gain access to what he wants out of life and to … Continue reading
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