Why I love Louisville from A-Z Part 2
May 11, 2009
Be sure and check out the first post in this series if you haven’t already done so. Why I love Louisville.
C is for Colonel. As in Colonel Sanders. The original founder of Kentucky Fried chicken is buried in Cave Hill Cemetery. His likeness is still used to market KFC across the WORLD. Still headquartered here in Louisville under the YUM ownership umbrella. YUM Brands is one of the largest employers in the city of Louisville. Not only Did Colonel Sander’s leave a legacy, but his wife’s restaurant still remains in Shelbyville as well. Claudia Sanders Restaurant remains a favorite for locals.
D is for Derby. As in the The Kentucky Derby. Often referred to as “The most exciting 2 minutes in sports.” During late April and through the first Saturday in May, the entire metro area of Louisville is buzzing with the The Kentucky Derby festival. The festivities kick off with a huge fireworks display — Thunder Over Louisville! Filled with hot air balloon races, racing beds in the street, marathon’s and everything in between. Louisville takes a 2 minute horse race and throws a party for over 2 weeks! It all concludes at Churchill Downs, under the watchful eye of the Twin Spires. The best 3 year olds in the world go wire to wire for a mile and a quarter for the chance to wear the garland of roses.
E is for Entertainment. As in Entertainment and Arts. The Kentucky Center, Actors Theatre, 21C, Mellwood Art Center, Glassworks — So much to see and do in Louisville. Louisville has a very vibrant and growing arts and entertainment culture. The First Friday Gallery Hop is an example of how the city is growing up with art entertainment all around it.
Louisville KY – Why I love you, from A-Z
May 3, 2009
This part one of a multi-post series about why I love Louisville, KY. Over the coming weeks, I’m going to share with you what I love about the river city. I’m sure a few of the items you’ll agree with, a few you’ll disagree with, and a few may even make you groan in disapproval. I only promise to offer up my opinion on some of Louisville’s treasures. So, check back often, and be sure to chime in on your opinion! On to the good stuff…
A is for Ali. As in Muhammad Ali. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., January 17, 1942. Nicknamed the Louisville Lip or simply The Greatest. His name graces the Muhammand Ali Center in Downtown Louisville. The six-story, 96,750 sq ft museum opened on November 19, 2005 at a cost of $80 million. The non-profit center houses Ali’s boxing memorabilia, as well as focusing on core themes of peace, social responsibility, respect, and personal growth. Louisville has been blessed that Ali continues to support his home town city. The Ali Center is a BEAUTIFUL complex that over looks the river in downtown Louisville. For more information about the Ali Center you can visit their website at Ali Center.
B is for Bats. As in Bats baseball. The Louisville Bats, the minor league team associated with the Cincinnati Reds has called Louisville’s Slugger Field their home since 1998. The Louisville Bats and the City of Louisville broke ground on Louisville Slugger Field on November 13th, 1998. The stadium was opened in April of 2000 and was designed to seat over 13,000 fans. Slugger Field is a beautiful complex and has helped lead the Bats towards several attendance awards for the league. The recessed playing field features a natural grass playing field that never seems to have a blade of grass out of place. For more information about Bats Baseball and Slugger Field, visit their website at Bat’s Baseball.
Check back Tuesday for 3 more entries into Why I love Louisville!