Fourth Street Live is offering live music, games and plenty of outdoor seating options this weekend.

Not all of the attractions and restaurants will be open, however many will be. Brazeiros, Guy Fieri's Smokehouse, TGI Friday's and Whiskey Dry are all open for dine-in and patio seating, and live music is scheduled for this weekend. Go to Fourth Street Live's Facebook events for list of free live concerts scheduled for July 23 and 25 with local artists like Jack N Lindsey, Dusty Bo and Colton Kise.

New safety precautions described on Fourth Street Live's website.

The future of our Urban Government Center, known to many as the old Kentucky Baptist Hospital, will soon be determined through the process in place.

The Urban Government Center Solicitation of Interest (SOI) laid out the selection process in a clear, transparent manner with a schedule and explanation of how it'll work. Click this link for photos, complete description and timeline.

The Mayor’s administration - not Metro Council – will decide which proposal is selected.  Metro Council approval may be needed for any subsequent development or financing terms. 

Please be advised that the COVID-19 pandemic could affect aspects of this solicitation and any resulting dispo­sition or project, including but not limited to delays concerning the selection process and timelines, method of gathering public input, and related matters. Accordingly, the following dates are subject to change, but reflect LMG’s current anticipated timeline:

• January 28, 2020 – Community Meeting
• June 4, 2020 – Release Solicitation of Interest
• July 8, 2020 – Solicitation of Interest applications due
• July 13, 2020 – Online public comment period begins
• July 13 - August 10, 2020 – Public comment and question period and developer presentations. Metro will sched­ule and publicly notify the community regarding a developer ‘virtual open house’, where all SOI respondents will be present, give short presentations, and respond to questions. This meeting will be an open forum, and LMG will provide a location for viewing, provided appropriate social distancing, if applicable, can be observed.
• July 31 – Deadline for question submissions
• August 14 – Post answers to public questions online
• August 17 - 28 – Review of applications by Louisville Metro Selection Committee – send follow up / clarification questions to proposal respondents
• August 31 – September 11 Interviews with developers by Louisville Metro Selection Committee
• September 21 – Public announcement of selected developer
• September 21 – Public announcement of Project Advisory Group

The COVID-19 Pandemic is hard on everyone, and we thank you for your patience while we finalized our plans to keep our staff, members, and guests safe. 

For the final Saturday and Sunday in July, we invite everyone to join us. In addition to our family favorites like Science in Play and the Rocket Table, made possible by Jeff and Peggy Merman of Automatic Controls Company, the second phase of our newest exhibit, Uniquely Human debuted last week. Uniquely Human: Feelings guides visitors through understanding the science of physical emotional response. Learn why fear increases your heart rate, and step into the mood room to find your zen. This new exhibit is included in the general admission ticket price.

We will be open to members and the general public only on Saturday and Sunday (9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.), to allow Summer Camp use the building Monday through Friday. We hope to expand on this in the near future.

Due to limited capacity, all guests will be required to make reservations in advance. If you run into any issues when trying to reserve tickets, please email us.

We are also excited to premiere Turtle Odyssey in our four-story Digital Theater. Tickets should be purchased in advance and are $6 for members and $8 for non-members. Watch the Turtle Odyssey trailer here.

PURCHASE A MEMBERSHIP         RESERVE ADMISSION TICKETS

Kentucky Science Center will require masks upon entry for guests 6 years of age and older. While in the building, please stay with your travel group and maintain social distancing guidelines of 6 feet spacing from other groups. If you are unable to wear a mask due to medical reasons, please maintain social distancing of 6 feet from all guests.

Before your visit, please read our full COVID-19 procedures and pre-screening questions.

Parking: The KSC Parking Lot is open to the public. Due to MSD construction, a temporary entrance is in place on Washington Street between 7th and 8th Streets. Please exit via the normal 8th Street exit. You will then have to proceed down Washington to 9th Street. 8th Street is completely closed to vehicle traffic. 

We look forward to seeing you soon and Doing Science together!

Juneteenth is the oldest known holiday commemorating the end of American Slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation took effect January 1st, 1863; however, the last slaves were not freed until June 19, 1865, a full two and a half years later. Juneteenth is a holiday solely dedicated to celebrating the emancipation of slaves.

In commemoration of this historic day, the Juneteenth Jubilee 2020 docuseries consists of seven (7) episodes which air each Friday through July 31. View all episodes at: https://ourwaterfront.org/annual-events/juneteenth-jubiliee/ and  https://www.actorstheatre.org/direct/juneteenth/

The historic Louisville Memorial Auditorium is pleased to announce plans for resuming operations based on the Commonwealth of Kentucky guidelines as an event venue and theater. The landmark venue resumes an interrupted 91st season celebration with the launch of a new website (www.lmafoundation.org) promoting fundraising and preservation mission by the recently created “Louisville Memorial Auditorium Foundation, Inc.”

Visit http://www.lmafoundation.org to learn more about the important mission of ensuring the historic public auditorium remains affordable and accessible to all individuals, groups and organizations. For additional rental information, call (502) 584-4911 and visit http://www.louisvillememorialauditorium.com

Louisville Memorial Auditorium celebrated its 90th Anniversary on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27th 2019. The unique venue offers rich history, architectural beauty, and a remarkable stage experience, complete with lighting and sound systems to produce a memorable event, and is a Louisville Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places, dedicated on Memorial Day in 1929. The auditorium was built from the outgrowth of two movements: one for a public auditorium, the other for a memorial to commemorate the deeds of the sons and daughters of Louisville, KY and Jefferson County who served in WWI. Over the years, many concerts, graduations, dance recitals and competitions, stage productions and other interesting events have been held at the venue. Under new management, the non-profit will be inviting weddings and meeting events to be held at the historic landmark.

Self-Guided Public Art Walk at Waterfront Park

Even as our museums and cultural institutions are temporarily closed, there are many opportunities to enjoy beautiful works of art throughout Waterfront Park.  Take a walk to see them all in one day or enjoy multiple visits to the park to view them.  

• “Tetra” by Charles O. Perry (1929-2011)
• “Gracehoper” by Tony Smith (1912-1980)
• “Flock of Finns” – a tribute to beloved Louisville folk artist Marvin Finn (1913-2007)
• “Lincoln Memorial” by Ed Hamilton
• “Bike Sense” by Todd Smith.

Click HERE to visit our blog and download your own printable Self-Guided Public Art Walk Map!

New Roots has been making fresh food for ALL a reality for ten years. This season, they are once again offering biweekly shares (bags) of affordable, local, organic produce to all. They are now open to accept online orders for the first share for the 2020 Fresh Stop Market growing season.

They will have eight Fresh Stop Markets to choose from, (click here for a location near you), and they accept (and double) SNAP Benefits!

Fresh Stop Markets are farm-fresh food markets that pop up biweekly in Louisville and southern Indiana neighborhoods. Shareholders (customers) pool their resources—both SNAP Benefits and Debit/Credit—on an income-based sliding scale to pre-purchase shares (bags) of nine varieties of local, seasonal, organic produce from Kentucky farmers. Every week is different depending on what is in season, but everyone gets the same amount (nine varieties) regardless of what they pay. The prices range from $6-$40 depending on income, for $40 worth of food. It’s a huge bag with the most delicious local produce in the region! No one is turned away for lack of resources. See attached poster for more details.

For more information visit our website at https://newroots.org/ or  call 502-509-6770 or email us at info@newroots.org.

Due to the concern for everyone's safety and the physical distancing requirements of COVID-19, our shares will be pre-packed this year. They cannot sell eggs on site, so if you would like eggs, they must be ordered in advance on Farmigo.

Qualifications and guidelines are as follows:

• Person 60 years of age or older
• Or documentation verified by a physician of a disability
• Resident of Jefferson, Oldham, Henry, Shelby, Spencer, Trimble or Bullitt Counties
• Proof of address and age
• ​One fan per household
• Household must not have functional central air conditioning

Qualified individuals may call one of the sites listed at the Resilience and Community Services Website for more information and instruction on how to apply to receive a fan and make an appointment.  

Monetary donations are still accepted and appreciated to purchase fans.  Checks can be made payable to KIPDA, Attn:  Fan Fair, mailed to 11520 Commonwealth Drive, Louisville, KY 40299 and postmarked by July 30.

Fan supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.

Job Openings:

• Automation Controls Specialist / Grade 17
• Industrial Controls Technician / Grade 16
• Maintenance Electrician I / Grade U26 - Collections Dept
• Maintenance Mechanic I / Grade U21 - Collections Department

If you see a streetlight out in your neighborhood (or anywhere in Louisville), please note the address and report it to LG&E for repair. Click here to fill out the online form to report broken or malfunctioning streetlights. We always recommend adding your contact information to the request, so a technician who has questions can contact you. LG&E makes repairs during the day. Make sure you follow up if the streetlight hasn’t been repaired within seven (7) days.

Now there's an even easier option for applying for the One Louisville: COVID-19 Response Fund.

Eligible households seeking assistance can apply online and submit required documentation via a secure portal.

See more details at louisvilleky.gov/oneloufund

Income eligible households, with a verifiable loss of income - directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic - and a demonstrated need, may be eligible to receive payment assistance up to $1,000 per household.  Funds will be distributed on a first come, first served basis until available funding is expended.

Share a downloadable flyer by clicking here:

Opening Guidance for Schools 

Gov. Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Kevin Brown, interim commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Education released long-awaited initial guidance for Kentucky schools looking ahead to opening this coming autumn. For more information, click here.

COVID-19 Testing Expansion
Gov. Beshear reminded Kentuckians to take advantage of the state’s partnership with Kroger, which has brought free drive-through testing across the commonwealth. Information on how to register at more than 200 sites throughout the commonwealth can be found here.

More Information
Read about other key updates, actions and information from Gov. Beshear and his administration at governor.ky.gov, kycovid19.ky.gov and the Governor’s official social media accounts Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Kentuckians can also access translated COVID-19 information and daily summaries of the Governor’s news conference at tinyurl.com/kygovespanol (Spanish) and tinyurl.com/kygovtranslations (more than 20 additional languages).

Safety Reporting Hotline

Gov. Beshear reminded Kentuckians that the COVID-19 reporting hotline is available to help keep everyone safe.

People who witness dangerous non-compliance with coronavirus mandates, including requirements for mask wearing, social distancing and sanitation, at Kentucky businesses are encouraged to call the COVID-19 reporting hotline at 833-KY SAFER (833-597-2337). 

Labor Cabinet personnel will monitor the hotline from 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. EDT. To file a complaint online, click here

Through community partners, COVID-19 testing is expanding to help residents get the care they need and help our city better track and control the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the community. 

A critical step to transition from the current phase of social distancing and restart the economy will be an initiative to dramatically increase testing in order to understand when COVID-19 is making a comeback in our city, so we can take measures to quickly get it back under control. In conjunction, Louisville Metro Public Health & Wellness will work to trace every close contact people who test positive have had, and make sure every one of those people quarantines for two weeks to ensure they don’t further spread the disease. 

Who should get tested for COVID-19? 

• Anyone who has symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, muscle pain, headache, new loss of taste or smell, vomiting or diarrhea, sore throat, congestion or runny nose. Contact your healthcare provider about scheduling a test.
• Testing for people who do not have symptoms (asymptomatic) including:
• Persons without symptoms who have been in close contact with someone who has tested positive. Consider getting tested during your 14-day quarantine if you do not develop symptoms. 
• Healthcare facility workers, workers in congregate living settings, and first responders without symptoms.
• Residents in long-term care facilities or other congregate living settings, including prisons and shelters, without symptoms
• People without symptoms who have been in large gatherings where social distancing was difficult, and you do not know if you were in close contact with a positive case.

For more information on the process and testing sites, please click here.