Leo Weekly

Leo Weekly

Established in 1990, the Louisville Eccentric Observer (LEO) serves as a complimentary platform offering diverse viewpoints and insights on current events while also highlighting local and regional entertainment options. Over the years, LEO Weekly has transformed into the city's most sophisticated and thought-provoking newsweekly, addressing subjects that mainstream media often overlooks. In addition to a range of opinions on current issues, LEO Weekly features several syndicated columns like News of the Weird, Real Astrology, and even The New York Times Crossword Puzzle. The publication also focuses on local talent by providing reviews of books, films, theater performances, music, and artists created solely by local writers. LEO Weekly is distributed free of charge every Wednesday at over 750 locations across Louisville and Southern Indiana. The publication is part of the Association of Alternative Newsweeklies, and its circulation is verified by Verified Audit, while audience metrics are assessed by The Media Audit.

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  • 4 days ago | leoweekly.com | Shelby Brown

    Kroger will close its store at 4211 South Third Street in Louisville by the end of July. The decision follows the company’s recent announcement to shut down 60 stores across the United States over the next year and a half. The South Third Street store is the first confirmed closure in Kentucky. Kroger has not said if any other locations in the state will close. The company operates 35 stores across the commonwealth.

  • 1 week ago | leoweekly.com | Liam Niemeyer |Kentucky Lantern

    Beshear, who introduced speakers connected to Black history sites around the state, said the trail is a commitment to “preserving these important stories.” Related “It’s not easy researching. It’s not easy putting together information. It’s not easy to promote what you know is important,” Giles said.

  • 1 week ago | leoweekly.com | Jeff Polk

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  • 1 week ago | leoweekly.com | Shelby Brown

    This October, Kentucky Shakespeare invites you to experience a chilling classic like never before. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein returns to the stage in a bold new production that promises a thrilling night of theater perfect for the spooky season. The show runs from October 1 to 26 at Kentucky Shakespeare’s headquarters on Myrtle Street. This powerful adaptation by David Catlin, from Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre Company, goes deep into Shelley’s story.

  • 1 week ago | leoweekly.com | Jeff Polk

    LEO Weekly has Spotify playlists for each Listen Local column featuring selected tracks from each reviewed release. Check them out here! BARCLAY'S To a Candid World - EP The one thing to know about BARCLAY’S is not to expect anything. They are a mashup of their influences, and their influences are wide and varied.

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