New Riverfront Memorial Tells a Story

Abe Lincoln is back in Louisville. Only this time, it looks like he'll be staying longer.

On June 4, a bronze statue of the 16th president of the United States was unveiled on the banks of the Ohio. The Lincoln Memorial at Waterfront Park was created as part of Kentucky's commemoration of the 200th anniversary of Lincoln's birth in present-day LaRue County, Ky., about an hour southwest of Louisville, near Hodgenville.

Interestingly enough, very few new American plays are premiered in New York City, normally the unquestioned seat of American theatre. In fact, if you want to experience the freshest and most diverse voices in playwriting, just travel to the middle of the country, to Louisville, Kentucky specifically. This is where you will find the magic.

Public Art Promotes Cycling Downtown

Tired of hitching your Huffy to a parking meter when you bike in downtown Louisville?

Thanks to the Louisville Downtown Management District, a cyclist's life has gotten a little easier. Since early 2009, cyclists are finding more places to lock up between Broadway and the river—and the city's public spaces have gotten an artistic shot in the arm to boot.