The Highlands‘ St. Patricks Day Parade is this weekend, which means spring is upon us and Louisville is going to be hoppin’. The parade stretches from Baxter Avenue to Bardstown Road, one of the most popular areas for St. Paddy’s day fun.
The line runs Saturday at 3pm. It will begin at Broadway and Baxter and end at Mid City Mall. The theme this year is: 40 Shades of Green, so dress accordingly.
Though it is known for its cruise ship port, San Juan also has beautiful old world charm, and sights that excite the spirit. Strolling along the streets of Old San Juan the beauty is apparent in the colorful homes lining the streets and around every corner. You never know what treasures you may find.
The bright paint choices of each residence, as well as the commercial painting made for a breathtaking trip. The following are the moments we captured.
Photography by Liz and Lee Sapata
I remember as a kid it was a tradition to go out on Christmas Eve and look at Christmas lights. My mom would have a cup of coffee or hot cocoa, popular carols would be playing in the background, and my face was pressed against the car window. Nowadays, the enthusiastic decorations have become more breathtaking than ever, Clark Griswold would be proud… or jealous. Here are our picks at Painters of Louisville for the best Christmas light displays.
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The holiday season is upon us and it’s almost time to light up Louisville. The day after Thanksgiving marks one of the grandest events in our beautiful city. Light Up Louisville will include a Winter Wonderland Parade, a 5k walk/run, and Santa will light up the town to begin our 40 Nights of Lights.
Ending on New Year’s Eve, the 40 nights will present a light show between The Galt House and Fourth Street Live! You will also get to enjoy Fourth Street’s open ice skating rink. Louisville wants this to be the best holiday season yet, so be ready to paint the town with friends and family, and ring in the new year!
Halloween is just a day away, and with Pinterest and the DIY popularity it should be really exciting to see what people come up with. Whether it’s the last minute costume, or the ones that have taken months of planning and creating – homemade costumes are always the best. Here in Louisville, Halloween is always exciting. Whether you’re painting the town in the Highlands, St. Matthews or on Fourth Street – something is always going on.
Here are a few of our homemade favorites from past years.
Honey Boo Boo
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Sometimes we forget the magic, and history behind holidays like Halloween, and the Mexican Dia de los Muertos. It has never been about candy, the devil, or dressing up as the latest pop culture icon – rather, it is a very spiritual holiday where we celebrate those who have passed.
Dia de los Muertos, in particular, is a very family oriented day. Friends and family gather, they cook the favorite foods of the deceased, and choose one or two of their prized possessions to present to their grave. The holiday is celebrated on November 1, and many other countries around the world have a similar celebration on this day.
Another common tradition on this day is to paint your face to resemble a skull, or calaveras. In both Latin and European history, skulls and skeletons depicted in artwork symbolized ‘remembering death.’ The painted faces are a tribute to the dead.
We have put together a few of our favorite images of the calaveras, and festivities on Dia de los Muertos.
The beauty and character of St. James Court alone is enough to call our city’s patrons to this historical neighborhood. However, St. James has been going the extra mile since October of 1957 with its annual art fair – one of the most popular in Louisville.
The funds from the event have helped to maintain many historical elements of St. James. They were voted best art show in the nation by Sunshine Artist in 2003, 2004, 2006, 2009, and 2010. The tradition continues this weekend, October 5th and 6th from 10-6, and October 7 from 10-5.
You know those fancy Harry Potter tents from the movie? The ones that look like a normal old tent on the outside, but it’s really a luxurious suite on the inside? Well if you loved that you’re going to love glamping. Glamping is basically camping in style and comfort. Believe it or not, this is not that new of a concept. The NY Times ran an article about glamping almost five years ago. It is eco-friendly, and far more relaxing, and you can get really creative with the interior design portion.
We have found some really fabulous glamp tents for your viewing/pinning pleasure.
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