The Belvedere in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, is undergoing an "extreme green makeover." A $200,000 Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) project now in progress is adding features that not only will make the Belvedere greener with plants, but also more environmentally friendly, or "greener," as well.
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MSD Project Creating A 'Greener' Belvedere
The Belvedere in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, is undergoing an "extreme green makeover." A $200,000 Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD) project now in progress is adding features that not only will make the Belvedere greener with plants, but also more environmentally friendly, or "greener," as well.Stroke Awareness Day Health Fair at Jefferson Mall May 21
May is Stroke Awareness Month, and the Kentucky and Southern Indiana Stroke Association (KSISA) is holding a Stroke Awareness Day Health Fair on May 21, 2011, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Jefferson Mall. The fair is free and will include stroke risk assessments by Norton Healthcare as well as presentations, door prizes and giveaways.Mayor Announces Plan to Save Historic Whiskey Row Buildings
Mayor Greg Fischer announced on May 11, 2011, that Whiskey Row, the 100 block of West Main Street, will not face the wrecking ball anytime soon. Plans for an investment group headed by Steve Wilson and Laura Lee Brown to purchase the buildings from current owner Todd Blue for a total of $4.85 million will save five of the seven buildings, and preserve all of the buildings' façades.Louisville's 2011 Hometown Tourist Celebration Kick-Off Event
The Louisville Hometown Tourist Kick-Off Celebration was in full swing at the Louisville Visitor's Center on May 11, 2011, featuring a large number of local attractions and restaurants offering special deals and urging locals to take advantage of everything Louisville has to offer.Bernheim Forest Events for National Trails Day June 4
The American Hiking Society has designed June 4 as National Trails Day, and Bernheim Forest is offering several events to help commemorate the day. Bernheim is located 25 miles south of Louisville, in Clermont, Kentucky.Hometown Tourist Celebration Offers Residents Deals On City Attractions
The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau is encouraging local residents to take advantage of their diverse city by holding its ninth annual Hometown Tourist Celebration from May 11-31.Mayor Fischer Unveils New Plan to Reopen Kentucky Kingdom in 2012
Plans to reopen Kentucky Kingdom over the past two years have hit a number of snags, but Mayor Greg Fischer unveiled a plan on May 4, with a goal of reopening Kentucky Kingdom for the 2012 season.University of Louisville Student Wins $25,000 For Bioplastics Logo Design
University of Louisville student Laura Howard recently was awarded $25,000 by Cereplast Inc. for designing a bioplastics logo that could one day become as recognizable as the recycling symbol.BloomFest, Family Fishing Days Among Bernheim’s Spring and Summer Events
Fly a kite, fish for free or simply commune with nature during spring and summer events at Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, located 25 miles south of Louisville in Clermont, Kentucky.Jamming at the 2011 Mint Jubilee
The 2011 Mint Jubilee featured a star-studded celebrity guest list, a spectacular new venue and a stage show that had more than 500 guests on their feet.JCC’s Patio Gallery to Feature Work by Bob Lockhart
The Jewish Community Center's Patio Gallery will showcase more than 25 paintings by Bellarmine University Art Professor Bob Lockhart May 15 to June 14.Floyd's Fork Canoe Creek Sweep Set For June 4
Litter and debris are often an issue in local waterways, even more so after the recent Ohio River flooding. That's why the Floyd's Fork Environmental Association is teaming up with Louisville Metro Council members to hold the 20th Annual Floyd's Fork Creek Sweep by canoe on June 4.Pretty Lights, Big Boi to Headline Summer’s 'Halfway to Forecastle' Event
Pretty Lights and Big Boi (from Outkast) will be in the lineup of bands at this year’s Halfway to Forecastle event, which will be held July 15 at the Wharf at Waterfront Park in downtown Louisville.2011 Barnstable Brown Gala Pictures: Where Stargazers Find All That Glitters
Over two thousand neighbors, friends and onlookers gathered around Spring Drive in the Cherokee Park neighborhood on Friday night, May 6, 2011, for a chance to see the celebrity guests arriving at the 23rd annual Barnstable Brown Gala.Louisville's Fifty And Over Games To Begin May 14
Getting older doesn't necessarily mean becoming less active, and competition can help provide motivation to keep oneself in excellent physical condition. Louisville Metro Parks is encouraging those 50 years and older to participate in the 2011 Fifty and Over Games, beginning May 14.2011 Kentucky Oaks Pictures
Plum Pretty, a horse trained by Bob Baffert, won the 137th running of the Kentucky Oaks at Churchill Downs on Friday, May 6.Derby Week at Churchill Downs' Backside
Long before the sun rises, the horsemen involved in preparing animals for racing at Churchill Downs are hard at work.2011 Pegasus Parade Pictures
A clear sky and a mild temperature ensured a record turnout for the 2011 Pegasus Parade. If you missed it, check out these pictures for a recap of the fun.Free Kids Admission Offered at State Park Historic Sites and Museums
The Kentucky Department of Parks is offering free admission to its state park museums and historic sites to children through October 31, 2011.Kentucky State Parks Announce New Pet-Friendly Policies
The Kentucky Department of Parks has initiated a new, pet-friendly policy at its seventeen state resort parks. Two lodge rooms at each park will be available to pet owners who wish to pay an additional $25 fee.