Oct 8 Community Thousands Of Jack-O’-Lanterns Bringing Glimmer To Iroquois Park Some 5,000 fresh, artistically carved pumpkins will illuminate the park for about three weeks during this year's Jack-O'-Lantern festival. By Jacob Ryan Oct 8 Community Thousands Of Jack-O'-Lanterns Bringing Glimmer To Iroquois Park Jacob Ryan
Apr 24 Local News Economic Feasibility Study Planned for Iroquois Park Corridor Government and community leaders are moving forward with an economic feasibility study of the Iroquois Park corridor in south Louisville. Five members of the Metro Council have pooled $14,000 dollars from their respective Neighborhood Development Funds to help pay for the study. It will be commissioned by the Southwest Dream Team community group. The council […] By Rick Howlett Apr 24 Local News Economic Feasibility Study Planned for Iroquois Park Corridor Rick Howlett
Jul 30 Arts and Culture Kentucky Music Weekend Turns 35 Folk music will fill Louisville’s Iroqouis Park Amphitheatre as the Kentucky Music Weekend gets under way Friday night. This year’s festival will include performances by dulcimer standout Stephen Siefert, singer/songwriter Mitch Barrett and local Celtic group Keltricity. By Rick Howlett Jul 30 Arts and Culture Kentucky Music Weekend Turns 35 Rick Howlett
Jul 27 Arts and Culture Uncertain Future for Iroquois Amphitheater Listen NowSince 1938, the Iroquois Amphitheater’s history has included periods of neglect and success. The latter includes a nearly $9 million renovation eight years ago. Now, the economy has driven its major user — Music Theater Louisville — to perform at the Kentucky Center. That and other factors make an uncertain future for the amphitheater. […] By Elizabeth Kramer Jul 27 Arts and Culture Uncertain Future for Iroquois Amphitheater Elizabeth Kramer
Sep 24 Local News Windstorm-Felled Trees Could Invite Invasives in Parks Last week’s windstorm thrashed more than power lines. It tossed debris across city parks and took down hundreds of trees. Now, with new clearings and sunny spots, the parks are more vulnerable than ever to invasive species. WFPL’s Kristin Espeland reports. By Kristin Espeland Sep 24 Local News Windstorm-Felled Trees Could Invite Invasives in Parks Kristin Espeland
Sep 24 Environment Windstorm-Felled Trees Could Invite Invasives in Parks Last week’s windstorm thrashed more than power lines. It tossed debris across city parks and took down hundreds of trees. Now, with new clearings and sunny spots, the parks are more vulnerable than ever to invasive species. WFPL’s Kristin Espeland reports. By Kristin Espeland Sep 24 Environment Windstorm-Felled Trees Could Invite Invasives in Parks Kristin Espeland
Aug 18 Local News Hearing Set For Colonial Gardens Landmark Request The Louisville Metro Landmarks Commission will hold a public hearing Tuesday night on a landmark designation request for the vacant Colonial Gardens complex in south Louisville. The structure was built in 1902 at the corner of New Cut Road and Kenwood Drive, adjacent to Iroquois Park. Over the years it has operated as a beer garden, […] By Rick Howlett Aug 18 Local News Hearing Set For Colonial Gardens Landmark Request Rick Howlett