It all started at a Bearno's Pizza restaurant in 2009. Mason Bryant, a senior mechanical engineering major at the University of Louisville, was performing during an open mic night at the pizzeria when he encountered fellow musician Jeff Sharp.
In preparation of seeing director Zack Snyder's new release, "Sucker Punch," a movie I knew nothing about, I surfed to rottentomatoes.com to see what the critics had to say about the second best box office production currently in theaters.
The Cultural Center has recently added a new splash of greenery to the University of Louisville Belknap Campus. A groundbreaking movement is taking place at U of L, literally.
And the queens are out. Lady Gaga put her paws up at the KFC Yum! Center on March 12. The pop diva boasted to fans that she had been largely unknown the only other time she had visited Louisville.
Occasionally you may notice students around campus dressed a little different than most college students.
In the wake of the Oscars, "The Social Network" received much acclaim, as well as criticism. The film won in the categories of Writing (adapted screenplay), Music (original score) and Film Editing. It was also nominated for Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role, Cinematography, Directing, and Sound Mixing.
When The Strokes released their debut album, "Is This It," in 2001, it was named Album of the Decade by New Musical Express magazine, all while other media outlets heralded the group as the saviors of rock and roll.
Louisville has always had a rich music scene, but only over recent years has the scene been recognized for its contribution to independent rock music at large.
March is a big month for music in Louisville. Two music legends, Willie Nelson and James Taylor, will be performing in our city at The Louisville Palace.
Back in 2007, Wasalu Muhammad Jaco, also known as Lupe Fiasco, released his concept album "Lupe Fiasco's The Cool" to critical and public acclaim. The album debuted at No. 1 among rap records at the time.
