LMPD Chief Robert White didn’t get the Atlanta job. [Dozens of Emails]

You should probably go to this thing at the University of Louisville on Monday. [Click the Clicky]

A nasty banner at Greg Stumbo’s Stonecrest Golf Course trashing Ashley Judd is but the latest move from that group of folks to embarrass Eastern Kentucky. Apparently a couple mouthbreathers (Public Relations firm much?) feel it’s appropriate to trash those who disagree. If the Associated Press believes no one knows who created the banner, it’s crazier than we thought. [H-L]

Jack Conway connected better with the crowd and Rand Paul came off as aggressively crazy. [Ryan Alessi]

Like Louisville band The Pass? Check out the new music video for the album opener. [We All Want Someone]

When did Jack Conway say he’s ‘moderate’ at the KCJEA event? He’s clearly not. Some headline writers need to think twice about what they’re pushing as accurate. [WAVE3]

If you’re an artist, you should probably take part in the Belknap Art and Music Festival. Download the application. [Belknap Neighborhood Association]

If you haven’t had a chance to check out Phoenix Lindsey-Hall’s latest show at the Tim Faulker Gallery, you should do so. Deep look at foreclosure. [LEO Weekly]

Joe Arnold caught up with Rand Paul in a Clear Channel hallway to discuss that mean old librul, Jack Conway. [WHAS11]

Louisville’s 4th of July celebration was pretty calm. Unlike the racist invasion in Lexington. [Page One]

The Mom Jeans have returned. Be afraid. Very afraid. [The Wil Show]

Everybody’s emailing us about shock probation in this Bullitt County DUI case. [WAVE3]

Parking rates have jumped from $6 to $8 at the Fairgrounds to make up for lost revenue. Which makes tons of sense right before the State Fair kicks off during this time of recession. [FOX41]

Woah – torture in St. Matthews? Over $200,000 in drug money. Guess you never know what your neighbors are up to. [WLKY]

Everybody is just so mad that Ken Herndon isn’t on the council. [Fat Lip]

State government budget cuts are ready to roll into action. The budget director sent a fancy letter to cabinet heads yesterday. [Page One]

Yesterday Papaw Governor Steve Besehar appointed Mary Gwen Wheeler to the State Board of Education. Chatter amongst yourselves. [Press Release]

Farmers’ markets accepting food stamps? Yes, please. I think that’s something we can all support.

Todd Lally claims a poll done by “Derby City Polls” has him at 43, John Yarmuth at 44 with 13% undecided. Hahaha. [Announced On Facebook]

Embargoed by the White House until 12:01 A.M. this morning: Thacker-Grigsby Telephone Company, Inc won $7.4 million to deploy a fiber-optic network in portions of Breathitt County. 3,000 people, 60 businesses and 34 community institutions stand to benefit from the project. [Click the Clicky]

Maybe you should head down to East Market tonight for this local artists thing. [Consuming Louisville]

Louisville allegedly has one of the most thriving stand-up comedy scenes in the country. [LEO Weekly]

The National Conference of State Legislatures is coming to Louisville this month. Greg Stumbo & David Williams have recorded a welcome video. [Page One]

Everyone and their mother is talking about it.

But let’s take a look at the external agencies and organizations that have had funding restored by the Council. The first column contains the organization name, second is the mayor’s proposal, third is the amended council figure.

Take a look:

• Actors Theatre — 21,400 — 46,400
• Arts Council of Louisville — 7,000 — 25,000
• Blue Apple Players — 6,100 — 12,100
• Fund for the Arts — 64,600 — 150,000
• Kentucky Dance Council — 15,200 — 35,200
• Kentucky Opera Association — 14,800 — 24,800
• The Louisville Orchestra, Inc.– 73,100 — 93,100
• Kentucky Center Arts Reach — 0 — 1,200
• River City Drum Corps — 0 — 6,000
• All Care Community Center, Inc. — 12,100 — 0
• Americana Community Center — 58,000 — 83,000
• Center for Women & Families, Inc. — 95,300 — 200,300
• Community Coordinated Child Care, Inc. — 69,300 — 80,000
• Council on Develop Dis — 14,700 — 23,000
• Dare to Care, Inc. — 8,700 — 15,000
• ElderServe, Inc. — 98,100 — 128,100
• Family & Children First, Inc. dba Family and Children’s Place — 17,400 — 37,400
• FEAT of Louisville, Inc. — 6,100 — 14,000
• The Healing Place, Inc. — 26,000 — 100,000
• The Home of the Innocents, Inc. — 17,300 — 47,300
• House of Ruth, Inc. — 69,300 — 80,300
• Project One, Inc. — 40,700 — 127,700
• The Salvation Army, A Georgia Corporation — 34,700 — 61,900
• St. Anthony Community Outreach Center, Inc. — 11,300 — 15,300
• St. George’s Community Center, Inc. — 11,300 — 17,300
• United Crescent Hill Ministries, Inc. — 6,900 — 19,900
• Volunteers of America of Kentucky, Inc. — 52,000 — 147,000
• The YMCA of Greater Louisville — 30,400 — 33,400
• Arcadia Youth Development — 0 — 8,000
• Boys Haven/Girls — 0 — 50,000
• Center for Neighbors/PAINT — 0 — 10,000
• Center for Nonprofit Excellence — 0 — 10,000
• ECHO — 0 — 5,000
• Harbor House — 0 — 17,000
• Housing Partnership — 0 — 20,000
• Jefferson County 4H — 0 — 4,000
• Jefferson County Extension — 0 — 28,800
• Kling Center — 0 — 25,000
• Metro Housing Coalition — 0 — 40,000
• Project Warm — 0 — 38,000
• Sister Visitor Program — 0 — 28,000
• Stewards Staff — 0 — 5,000
• Y Now Children of Prisoners — 0 — 16,000
• YouthBuild — 0 — 5,300

In addition, the council offered additions to the external agency task force recommendation (mayor offered nothing):

• Portland Neighborhood House (Debt Repayment) — 200,000
• Portland Avenue Community Trust — 50,000
• Southern Star Development — 10,000
• St. George Community Center — 30,000
• Presbyterian Community Center — 40,000
• St. Joe’s Children’s Home — 20,000
• Ministry Senior Service Funds — 83,300

And added capital projects for which the mayor offered nothing:

• Habitat For Humanity Portland Operations Center — 400,000
• Down Syndrome Of Louisville — 400,000
• Saints Mary/Elizabeth Hospital Foundation Flood Recovery — 250,000
• Home of the Innocents — 250,000

Here it is:

• “The Colored Museum,” a play by Kentucky-born George C. Wolfe, satirizes the black experience in 1980’s America and is an incisive examination of how African Americans strive to escape centuries of suffering. The African American Theatre Program (AATP) production, directed by Lundeana Thomas, will be presented at The Playhouse, Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2010.
• “How I Learned to Drive,” a provocative dark comedy by Paula Vogel examines the complicated relationships and repercussions around an unsettling subject, pedophilia. Directed by James R.  Tompkins, the play will be presented at the Thrust Theatre, Oct. 27-31, 2010.
• “Measure for Measure,” William Shakespeare’s darkest comedy, deals with contemporary themes such as the power of the state, religious zeal, illicit sex and hypocrisy. Directed by Rinda Frye, the play will be presented at The Playhouse, Nov. 17-21, 2010.
• “A Perfect Wedding,” a comedy by Charles Mee, looks at the institution of marriage as couples get lost in the woods, fall in and out of love and ruminate on human relationships, with a mud fight, wedding and funeral with a Bollywood dance number along the way. Directed by Amy Steiger, the play will be presented at The Playhouse, March 2-6, 2011.
• “How Orisanmi Chose His Head,” an ancient tale from Nigeria adapted for the stage and directed by Nefertiti Burton, reveals the traditional Yoruba values of patience, humility, respect for parents and courtesy to others, complete with gorgeous costumes, whimsical sets, dances and drumming. The AATP production will be presented at the Thrust Theatre, April 13-17, 2011 and is suitable for all ages, including young children.

Season tickets are $50 for the general public, $40 for UofL employees, $35 for students and those 65+. Quite a steal. Tickets for individual shows are $12 for the public, $10 for faculty & staff and $8 for students/65+.

Click here to visit the theatre site.

By a vote of 24 to 1, Metro Council approved a bond issue of $35 million to settle the firefighters lawsuit. Rainy Day funds are left intact. [Press Release]

Ever seen a bunch of preservationists and common folks incensed at the possible destruction of an entire historic city block? [LEO Weekly]

Greg Fischer’s campaign staff is having a coronary because I highlighted his latest campaign expenditure data. And because I’ve detailed the manner in which he has avoided transparency with campaign finance. They’re tacitly admitting they went out of their way to hide information from me, specifically, yet spend entire days commenting here on this website telling me I am insignificant and that no one takes me seriously. Hrm. [The 'Ville Voice]

Louisville is about to be a lot more loud during daytime hours for a few months. The last day of classes for Jefferson County Public Schools is Tuesday, June 1. [Press Release]

The lieberry has re-opened. Mute your puter speakers before clicking the link. [FatLip]

Is anybody a little excited by the plans for more two-way streets downtown? Could be good. [C-J]

The Butchertown Art Fair is tomorrow and you should go. [Consuming Louisville]

Now for a load of stuff from Broken Sidewalk, because we all need a break from politics and I know you’re all as nerdy as me:

That art deco building on Main Street across from Humana Waterside is set to see new life. [Broken Sidewalk]

Salvation Army Citadel flashback. You should check this out. [Broken Sidewalk]

Louisville in the 1920s and the Gene Snyder courthouse. Cool video featuring Tom Owen. [Broken Sidewalk]

Did you know that the Ohio River Bridges Project turns the Second Street bridge into an off-ramp? [Broken Sidewalk]

If David Tandy was smart, he’d distance himself from Jerry Abramson and stop serving as an apologist. This city wants to elect anybody but Greg Fischer and Tandy apparently doesn’t realize that. Which is unfortunate. Despite my problems with Tandy, he’s obviously a better pick than Greg. And what’s with the C-J not mentioning Cordish or Swift? Bet the paper mentions the negatives of the other candidates. [Dan Klepal]

You should take a moment to meet Mr. Mining Disaster. Don Blankenship is the Jesus of coal. [The Daily Beast]

The Pitino-Sypher trial has been postponed again. [Andy Wolfson]

Today at 1:30 at the Southwest Government Center on Dixie Highway, Greg Fischer will unveil “Merger 2.0″ – his platitude-filled “plan” to improve metro government. He says he’ll be joined by elected officials, community leaders and campaign supporters. [Media Advisory]

Stop by The Green Building during Trolley Hop tomorrow from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. Check out the latest artwork and enjoy treating your planet well. [Just A Reminder]

This is what happens with simple bridge repairs. Can you imagine what would happen – for years – if there was massive construction downtown? [C-J]

If the press doesn’t show up for your press conference… was there really a press conference? Somebody ask Chris Thieneman ASAP. [Deep Thoughts]

Republican Jeff Reetz said yesterday in a press release that everybody is happy with 401(k)s. Are you happy with your 401(k)? Is it a gift sent from heaven? Yeah, didn’t think so. But Reetz still tried to attack John Yarmuth for working to get retirement options for more Americans. [Press Release]

There’s a poop joke in here somewhere. Yesterday the National Association of Government Employees (Metro Sewer District) endorsed Greg Fischer. [Press Release]

The second annual Louisville Loves Mountains Festival will take place May 21 from 4:00 to 10:00 P.M. on Longest Avenue. Hop out and have some post-election fun. [Press Release]

The Bridges Authority has a fancy new website it probably spent ten million dollars on. [Click the Clicky]

Craig Greenberg was named 2010 chair of the March for Babies to benefit the March of Dimes. [Press Release]

Chris Thieneman held an “online town hall” last week. You should read the archive to see how… well, a Thieneman Administration just isn’t going to happen. [Click the Clicky]

HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius was in Louisville last week. She apparently saw some health dollars at work in the city. [C-J]

This week will see Africa in April in Louisville. [Consuming Louisville]

And if you haven’t done so, check out this year’s Neighborhood Derby. Maybe Branden will give us an update soon? [Broken Sidewalk]

Hal Heiner received the endorsement of Kentucky Right to Life. Which doesn’t do anything to help him in a general election. Regardless of his future opponent. [Email Blast]

That scary Nobama and the EPA are just cold gonna protect them some water. How dare them! [H-L]

Several readers have written in to complain that junk pickup dates aren’t publicized by mail anymore. Others are telling me they’re no longer seeing things in the C-J. Any word? [Just Wondering]

Anyone attend yesterday’s FACES of Coal & U.S. Senate rally downtown? [More Page One]

Construction on the Harrods Creek bridge is apparently on track. [WFPL]

Check out this interview with Republican mayoral candidate Hal Heiner. [WHAS11]

I hear Greg Fischer did a film shoot two days ago. Also hear that he’s worth significantly more than he reported on his U.S. Senate financial disclosure form. And that he won’t be spending much of his money on the mayoral race. He must be reading the writing on the wall. [Various Rumors]

Winner: Saddest, yet most hilarious comment of the week. [Julie Tam's Twitter]

The Ballard Choral Program’s Old Brownsboro Arts & Crafts Fair, featuring more than 80 of the region’s finest artisans, boutiques and garden centers, will take place at Ballard High School’s small gym tomorrow. Saturday, March 20. 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. [Press Release]

Will Kentucky’s primary be moved from May to August and filing deadline from January to April? The Senate passed a bill making such a move to the House, where it is likely to die. [Loftus & Gerth]

There’s a new downtown Qdoba. I still wish there were more local options with less processed crap. [Consuming Louisville]

The stalled Legacy Lofts project is about to see new life in downtown. Check out the photos and read all about it. The hideous color scheme is out (taupe, though? ugh), thankfully. All gays and people of taste rejoice! It’s just too bad no normal folks will be able to afford any of the units. [Broken Sidewalk]

Really? This is news in the U.S. Senate race? [WHAS11]

Hey, lawyer-types, read up on this crazy story of a law firm and medical clinic allegedly trading clientele. [Andy Wolfson]

St. Louis-based Paul Harris will be on the air this week filling the spot once held by Francene at 84WHAS. Every morning I wake up hoping to hear that Joe Elliott has been given that midday slot. But Harris is a great host. [Paul Harris]

$1.75 million. That’s what the city plans to spend on the planning and design of a southwest library. [C-J]

Some people think Jim Bunning should be locked away in a home. Some people think he’s a genius for starving Kentuckians to death. What do you think? [FatLip]

Greg Stumbo was for higher education budget cuts before he was against them, or something? The amount of flip-flopping and all-around mess this legislative session is tough to keep track of. [H-L]

Louisville takes the top two spots in AmericanStyle’s best art fairs list. Kentucky Crafted, The Market and St. James Court Art Show. [WFPL]