September 2008

Large Storm Debris Clean-Up Begins

by scrosby September 29, 2008

Six Louisville Public Works crews start work today on removing trees, trunks and stumps from the right-of-ways in Louisville, left over from the September 14 windstorm. Mayor Jerry Abramson says it will take a considerable amount of time. “Public Works will have set-up a grid, they will establish that grid to be able to work [...]

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Food Bank Visits Up 30% In Down Economy

by kespeland September 29, 2008

The Louisville-based Dare to Care food bank says it’s seen a 30% increase in the number of people seeking food assistance. WFPL’s Kristin Espeland reports.

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St. James Set For This Weekend

by scrosby September 29, 2008

One of the largest fine arts and crafts shows starts Friday in Louisville. Each year, organizers of the St. James Court Art Show receive hundreds of applications from artists who want to display their work. Art Show Director Marguerite Esrock says this year’s pool of participants is especially talented. “We have fabulous artists this year, [...]

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Budget Committee To Revisit Center City

by Gabe Bullard September 29, 2008

This week the Louisville Metro Council Budget Committee will once again consider the Center City project.

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HomeGrown 09/28/08 – Gardens at Whitehall & Food Fight

by Brad Yost September 28, 2008

HomeGrown this week looks at how one man can make a horticultural difference, and how huge lobby groups can make enormous differences, but not necessarily for the better. Louisvillian Mike Hayman tells the story of what’s been accomplished over a dozen years on the grounds at Whitehall, one of the city’s historic estates, and author Daniel Imhoff talks about his book, “Food Fight,” which explains our government farm bill and how it shapes our food system, our economy, and our future.

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Kentucky Opera Announces Next Three Seasons

by ekramer September 28, 2008

The Kentucky Opera has announced its productions for the next three seasons. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. Kentucky Opera general director David Roth says the move allows the opera to book singers and stage sets much earlier. It also enables the company to reserve the Kentucky Center’s Whitney Hall, which is often scheduled far in [...]

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A Chat With Jonah Lehrer

by Gabe Bullard September 27, 2008

See author and scientist Jonah Lehrer speak with WFPL’s Gabe Bullard.

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AIDS Walk Set For This Weekend

by Rick Howlett September 27, 2008

The 16th annual AIDS Walk will be held Sunday in downtown Louisville. Organizer Brad Hampton this is Kentucky’s largest annual HIV/AIDS fundraising and awareness event, but contributions have dropped off by more than 40% since 2001. Meanwhile, the number of H-I-V/AIDS patients has sharply increased. “We have had remarkable success with medical treatment and medications [...]

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Gallopalooza Accepting Designs for Horses for 2009 Exhibit

by ekramer September 27, 2008

Gallapolooza — the exhibition of decorated fiberglass horses that first hit Metro Louisville streets in 2004 — is getting ready for a second run. WFPL’s Elizabeth Kramer has more. The nonprofit organization Gallopalooza Inc. is accepting designs for horses for the city-wide exhibition to be held next year from April through October. It’s executive director [...]

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