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3 days ago | 
noogatoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Dust off your fairy wings and break out your 20-sided die — the returns to Audubon Acres on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25. Over the weekend, Audubon Acres will be overtaken with whimsy and folklore. We’re talking:Mermaids in the South Chickamauga Creek Live Dungeons and Dragons performances by The Seed Theatre Fairy craftsPlus, a fairy house competition — register in advanceThe main stage will also feature musical performances, storytelling, belly dancing, and a DJ — see the full lineup.
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2 weeks ago | 
loutoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Peeps are on the shelves, pastel is everywhere, and it’s time to go egg hunting in Derby City. Psst — Don’t forget the Easter Parade on Frankfort Avenue on Saturday, April 19. Easter Egg Hunt, Trinity Chapel Assembly of GodOn Wednesday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m., everyone is invited to seek and find thousands of eggs. Pool Easter Egg Hunt, Clark County Family YMCAGet the kids in their swimsuits for this aquatic egg hunt on Friday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. It’s $3 for members and $5 for non-members.
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2 weeks ago | 
loutoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Recently, we sat down with Cantor David Lipp of Congregation Adath Jeshurun (AJ). We asked him about how he became the cantor at AJ, if there is a Kentucky-style of Jewish music, and what his perfect day in Louisville entails. Cantor Lipp came to Louisville a little over 30 years ago after graduating from Jewish Theological Seminary of America. He had several options, but Louisville was the best fit for his family.
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2 weeks ago | 
ftwtoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Stay forever young by celebrating your birthday like you’re young. Here are a few adult birthday party ideas that will delight your inner child:Stockyard Stables | $5-$75If you were the kind of kid who hoped for a pony every year, indulge that wish with trail rides, carriage rides, and petting zoos. Six Flags Over Texas | Group prices availableMaybe you were too scared to ride the New Texas Giant rollercoaster as a kid. Now is your chance.
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1 month ago | 
clttoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto |Jack Vander Toll
We asked our readers to weigh in on the upcoming reconstruction project of I-77 South involving expansion and adding toll lanes, and over 100 folks shared their thoughts. 72% of readers thought the expansion was needed. 15% thought it was unnecessary and too expensive. While 13% of readers remained undecided. Many of our readers noted that this was much needed, and some suggested it was needed even sooner.
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1 month ago | 
clttoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Carolina Theatre proves that the show must go on. The historic Carolina Theatre is reopening after being closed for nearly 50 years. Join the ribbon-cutting celebration on Monday, March 24 at 3 p.m., followed by a free Open House until 7 p.m. Charlotte Symphony Orchestra (CSO) Following the Open House, the CSO will take the stage on Friday, March 28 at 7:30 p.m. Did you know? The CSO had its inaugural performance at the Carolina Theatre in 1932.
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2 months ago | 
bostoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
A titan arum (aka the “corpse flower”) blooming at Australia’s Royal Botanic Garden Sydney is making headlines. These putrid plants bloom infrequently and unpredictably, so when they do, it’s kind of a big deal. But did you know Boston is home to two corpse flowers? The Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University is currently cultivating two titan arums from Ohio State University. On June 22, 2024 one of those flowers — nicknamed Dame Judi Stench — bloomed for the first time. of its growth and collapse.
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Jan 16, 2025 | 
avltoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Be-leaf it or not, January is a good time to get gardening. It’s the time to shop seeds, do some routine maintenance, and even sow certain plants. Peruse seed catalogs and grab those springtime favorites that are so popular they tend to sell out come the thaw. We’re talking seeds like snap peas, radishes, specialty lettuces, and heirloom tomatoes. You can also get your wishlist going for the spring planting of fall bulbs like hostas, gladiolas, and dahlias.
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Nov 13, 2024 | 
avltoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto |Molly Wilson
Hey, history buffs. around town. Have you ever looked at a local spot and thought, “This place deserves to be commemorated?” Our city is full of legendary locations — many of which are indicated by historical markers. Historical markers reveal significant places, streets, neighborhoods, buildings, businesses, and cultural events from the past or present. Think: The Block, Appalachian Stage in front of City Hall, or the cats on Wall Street.
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Jun 13, 2024 | 
bostoday.6amcity.com | Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
What’s better than one park? Nine parks linked by parkways and waterways. Today, we’re diving into the history + details of Boston’s Emerald Necklace. The system of parks was designed by landscaping legend Frederick Law Olmsted. Fresh off the success of New York City’s Central Park, Olmsted was hired by Boston in the 1870s to design not just one park, but a whole system of parks. Decades later, Olmsted’s vision of a was completed in 1895. In 1998, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy was established.
