Category Archives: Press

A community led and powered archiving and photo preservation event! The Smoketown Photo History Exhibit is a community powered and led effort to preserve and recognize the rich history of Kentucky’s oldest historically Black neighborhood, Smoketown. This exhibit will include … Continue reading →

Jefferson County Chapter of Kentuckians For The Commonwealth presents the Smoketown GetDown for Democracy Friday, September 19, 4 to 10pm 735 Lampton Street, the corner of Shelby and Lampton Streets Smoketown GetDown is a block party powered by the people … Continue reading →

Shirley Mae’s is honored to be named among the Thrill List’s top 21 fried chicken restaurants in America for 2015. Thank  you Thrill List for this incredible honor. http://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/21-best-fried-chicken-in-america

Celebrate the Dream & the Dreamer We have come a long way in the last 50 years but we are often reminded that we still have a ways to go until all men are truly considered equal… until men and women … Continue reading →

Come celebrate New Year’s Eve with Shirley Mae Wednesday night, December 31st.  We will open our doors at 9pm.  There is no cover and we will have party favors, complimentary New Year’s Eve dinner and a free glass of Champagne … Continue reading →

Happy Holidays!!! We are going to be closed Thursday, December 25th so that we can celebrate Christmas together as a family. We will be open back up on Friday. I hope that you and yours have a safe and Happy Holiday…

From all of us that you have fed physically, spiritually and emotionally, we wish you the best of birthdays… Happy Birthday Shirley Mae!!!

We will be closed Thursday, November 27th so that we can celebrate Thanksgiving as a family.  We are grateful for your support and loyalty over the years and wish you all the happiest of Thanksgiving’s…

Thank you neighbors for your candy donations and support for our 21st Annual Trick or Treat Safe Zone.  The rain forced us to set up for trick or treaters inside the café but did not dampen our spirits.  There is … Continue reading →

Shirley Mae invites everyone to come join us on Saturday, October 25th for our ‘Ditch Mitch’ Rally. Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, U.S. Representative John Yarmuth and representatives from the Congressional Black Caucus will address the crowd at noon … Continue reading →