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Wow, can you believe it? Another year has come and gone. This time of year always makes me reflective as I consider what the past year brought us and what lies ahead in 2016. For our Feature this week, The Voice-Tribune considers some of the most important moments in Louisville in 2015. From the incredible sports accomplishments and arts achievements to the major city milestones, we examine some of the most critical events that made 2015 such a fabulous year.

ion on “Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens,” a film that’s shattering records across the globe. If you’re like me and haven’t seen it, his article is spoiler-free so check it out and get a feel for what all the fuss is about!

Around town, it was business as usual! We stopped by the Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Parks & Weisberg, Realtors holiday party, which was a delightful time as the team celebrated their successful year.

We also were able to check out Pandora Productions’ dazzling Light the Lights holiday cabaret – an event overflowing with festive cheer, incredible talent and baked treats. Be sure to check out all the galleries this week as we attended a lot of fun holiday parties!

We also have an eye on the future. In another great article on the new Speed Art Museum, we explore the site-specific commissioned collection to get a better idea of what will make the new Speed especially unique.

Miranda Lash, curator of contemporary art, walks us through what exclusive works guests can look forward to that the Speed will house. If the artist renderings are any indication, I think we’re all in for quite a treat.

Then we found time to chat with Joseph Mechavich of the Kentucky Opera, and, in this week’s Arts & Entertainment, he gives us all the details on the company’s upcoming production of “Show Boat,” which is only one of the many, many things we can look forward to in 2016.

In Sports, we give a recap of the Battle of the Bluegrass where the Cats beat the Cards in a close game! Both teams played so well and should be proud. Although the Cards lost, they still have had numerous athletic achievements in 2015, and Mike Rutherford gives us a list of some of those achievements.

Lastly, please join us for the launch of the first 2016 issue of Modern Louisville. We think this magazine just keeps getting better and better, and we would love to celebrate with you. Join us at Mercury Ballroom 2-4 p.m. on January 10. There will be a special preview of “American Idiot” presented by Acting Against Cancer and a cash bar for us to cheers to the new issue. Pick up your copy now at rack locations around the city!

And of course we included a story on what everyone is talking about – Star Wars. Our movie expert, Bennett Duckworth, breaks down his opin-

Have a very happy and safe New Year!

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New Year’s is a time for renewal, for celebrating what has come to pass and for looking with hope toward the future. Seemingly in the blink of an eye, 2015 has come and gone. In that blink, however, many events transpired with both local and national implications. From the opening of the Lincoln Bridge to the first Triple Crown-winner in over 30 years, 2015 was another year of infinite possibility for the Possibility City. To remind our readers of some of these exciting events, The Voice-Tribune has compiled a list of some of our favorite moments of 2015.

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We here at The Voice-Tribune kicked off the year in a big way! Starting with the first issue of 2015, we switched our format from a traditional newspaper to a sleeker design for our weekly publication. Then, in September, we published the first issue of Modern Louisville, the city’s leading LGBTQ magazine! We are proud of what we have accomplished this year, and we know we couldn’t do it without our outstanding advertisers and you, our readers. For that, thank you! This was an incredible year for Blue Equity Publishing, and we can’t wait to see what 2016 brings.

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Not everyone thought a soccer team in Louisville would be a hit. Well, those who didn’t were proved undeniably wrong this year as Louisville City Football Club, which started its season in March 2015 as Louisville’s professional soccer team, took the city by storm. The team plays in the United Soccer League and ended its season with a 14-8-6 record on October 10. Captain and forward Matt Fondy was recently named United Soccer League’s Most Valuable Player, and Bryan Burke was named Defender of the Year. Furthermore, attendance to the home games at Louisville Slugger Field only increased with each and every game, making 2015 a year that will go down in history as Louisville proved its love, dedication and admiration for a sport notso-common in the Bluegrass.

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“TH E G LORY OF TH E WO RLD” TO P L AY NYC

Actors Theatre of Louisville’s annual Humana Festival of New American Plays is known for producing cutting-edge work every spring, and 2015 was no different. In fact, the Actors-commissioned play “The Glory of the World,” written by renowned playwright Charles Mee, garnered so much attention and acclaim that it is now set to play a three-week engagement at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York January 21-February 6, 2016. The run will feature the original cast, again led by director Les Waters. The fact that the show is getting a run in NYC only once again confirms on a national level that Louisville is an exceptionally well-rounded city with an arts movement that is absolutely enviable.

Coach Cal talks to the Harrison twins during the NCAA Final Four game against Wisconsin.

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UK BAS KET B A LL GOES 38-1

Never has a loss been so devastating. After a 38-0 season, the Wildcats fell to Wisconsin in the NCAA Final Four, bringing the final season record to 38-1, a figure so horrifically close to perfection that the one and only loss blemishes it in a way only such ultimate defeat can. Over the course of their season, the Cats toppled Louisville by eight, Kansas by 32 and both West Virginia and UCLA by 39. In a series of games led by the Harrison twins, William Cauley-Stein and Karl-Anthony Towns, it was the first undefeated season by a major conference team since the Indiana Hoosiers in 1976. Despite the single loss, it was an absolutely incredible run and a season that certainly will be remembered and celebrated forever.

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LO U ISV I L L E IS NO. 2 BEST LOC A L F O O D SCENE

Over the last few years, Louisville has rapidly developed a reputation as a foodie city, but this year, the growth seemed especially palpable. USA Today named Louisville No. 2 on its list of the country’s Best Local Food Scenes as chosen by a panel of experts and its readers. And that ranking is certainly well-deserved. 2015 alone saw the introduction of such astounding and diverse eateries as the unstoppable Joella’s Hot Chicken, the contemporary Butchertown Grocery, the innovative Artesano, the quirky Fontleroy’s and the elegant Le Moo, just to name a few. If 2015 was any indication, it looks like 2016 will be even better, much to the delight of locals and out-of-towners alike.

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Rarely is a year’s most memorable figure in sports not a human. However, 2015 was indisputably the year of the unparalleled race horse American Pharoah. The Thoroughbred dazzled fans early, easily winning the Kentucky Derby in May 2015, but it was his following victories at the Preakness and Belmont Stakes that made him a true legend as he became the first winner of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing since 1978.

The Bob Baffert-trained horse is now retired but nonetheless left an indelible impression on anyone and everyone as he gave spectators a sight to see that is truly once in a lifetime.

American Pharoah in the Winner's Circle.

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It was a moment that was a long time coming and saw couples of any orientation rejoice, weddings finally start to get planned and Facebook profile pictures receive rainbow overlays. On June 26, 2015, the Supreme Court ruled to federally legalize same-sex marriage. Though the conversation has been on the forefront of the nation’s social issues for years, things came to a head when several lawsuits from different states across the country – including Kentucky – came together in the form of Obergefell v. Hodges and argued before the Supreme Court. Not only was it a victory for love across the U.S. when the decision was made, but, subsequently, Louisville was named by Travel + Leisure magazine as one of the Nine Perfect Places for Your LGBT Destination Wedding!

It’s not every day that the Louisville Ballet wakes up to receive word that they have been given a $1 million anonymous donation. However, that was just the scene in mid-August 2015. The donation, which, understandably, made headlines, came with the expressed condition that it must be used to support the artistic vision of the Ballet. So now, under the leadership of Artistic Director Robert Curran, the company may go forward producing ballets that live up its magnificent standards without fretting over the budget.

And if this season’s “Coppélia” is any indication, 2016 will bring ballet that only further enriches the city’s cultural landscape.

A costume fitting for the Louisville Ballet's "Coppélia."

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The Jewish Community Center on Dutchmans Lane is an incredibly important place for the community. Open to those of any religious affiliation, the center provides an important gathering place for Louisvillians and offers world-class theatre, a state-ofthe-art fitness facility and a host of classes, workshops and meeting groups. This year, the JCC turned 125 and celebrated with the aptly named 125 Festival on August 23, 2015. Guests were engaged throughout the day with 125 things to do, and all were reminded of the JCC’s cultural significance and local importance.

Event Co-Chairs Abby and Michelle Tasman, Emily Klempner, Elizabeth Kaplan, John Leffert, Aron Kroger, Stephanie Roberts and Mindy Jaffe.

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J E N N I FE R L AWR E N C E G E T S A HOM ETOWN H E RO BANNER On Sunday, September 27, 2015, the west side of The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts got a whole lot prettier. That was the day the 30-by-40-foot poster of Jennifer Lawrence with the proclamation “Jennifer’s Louisville” was unveiled. With her new Hometown Hero banner, Lawrence joins the likes of other Louisville greats such as Muhammad Ali, Colonel Sanders and Diane Sawyer, all of whom also have posters scattered about the city. But this one has an especially cool genesis story; Lawrence’s banner was sponsored by “Lawrence’s Ladies,” a group of North Oldham Middle and High School students. Zoe Kuhn, along with her friends and fellow J-Law supporters, created a GoFundMe.com page to raise the $10,000 needed for the banner. By sharing the page, the group raised the necessary funds and solidified Lawrence’s rightful place among Louisville superstars.

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We can unanimously admit that the construction that has consumed Louisville for the last – decade? sure seems like it – has been a pain in the neck. But finally, near the end of 2015, the city started to see some payoff and boy, was it worth it.

The new Abraham Lincoln Bridge opened to vehicles on December 6, 2015. The bridge is lustrously metropolitan and certainly indicative of Louisville’s modern development. The approaches to and from the Clark Memorial Bridge have also opened and promise a future where heavy Louisville congestion is a thing of the past.

The Abraham Lincoln Bridge opened for pedestrians only during a special ceremony on December 5, 2015. Commemorative medallions were given to the first 10,000 visitors.

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business briefs HOSPARUS OFFERS NEW SUPPORT GROUP FOR GRIEVING ADULTS Hosparus offers ongoing support groups for individuals who have experienced a loss due to death. Beginning February 2, the local hospice organization will launch a new Loss Support Group for Grieving Adults in the Shelbyville area. This ongoing group will meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in the Shelby County Library study room, 5309 Eighth St. This support group offers a unique opportunity to meet and talk with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one and share ways of coping. The group will be led by an experienced grief counselor. Interested participants may join at any time but must pre-register to assure the group will meet their needs. It is free and open to the public. Call the Hosparus office at 502.456.5451 to pre-register or for more information about this and other groups.

LOUISVILLE GETS NEW TESLA SUPERCHARGER This week, Louisville’s first Tesla Supercharger station will be up and running – located in the parking lot of the Sullivan University School of Pharmacy. The Supercharger is a direct current (DC) fast-charging station that is for use with the Tesla Model S sedan, Model X SUV and eventually the Tesla Model 3 (Tesla’s lower cost model), which will be unveiled to the public in March of 2016. The Louisville location will have the capacity to charge eight vehicles at a time.

Worldwide, there are 576 Supercharger stations with 3,321 Superchargers able to provide “fuel” for these EVs. “The Sullivan University system supports advancing technologies.

This charging site for Tesla vehicles is but one example,” said Glenn Sullivan, president of Sullivan University.

In addition to the new Tesla chargers, Sullivan University is exploring adding a Level 2 charger that will charge other

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makes and models of electric cars there as well. “Glenn is one of our members who not only drives a Tesla because it’s a remarkable car, but he also has a genuine interest in the environment,” said Stuart Ungar, president of EVolve KY, Kentucky’s electric vehicle group. “He has installed solar hot water heating at their Gardiner Point residence hall and uses LED floodlights around their buildings. That’s just two examples of some of the things he has done. He seems to always be on the lookout for green options.”

PASSPORT HEALTH PLAN BECOMES PRESENTING SPONSOR OF BELLARMINE’S KNIGHTS IN ACTION Passport Health Plan has signed on to be the presenting sponsor of the Bellarmine University Knights in Action, a group of student-athletes who participate in community service events.

The Bellarmine University Knights in Action comprises representatives from each athletic team, along with the dance team and the cheer squad. The group meets monthly to discuss sport-related issues and concerns affecting student-athletes and serves as the direct link between student-athletes, the administration and the NCAA. “We give a face to Bellarmine Athletics through our community service projects and fundraisers for Make-A-Wish,” said Pam Stackhouse, associate director of Bellarmine University Athletics. “Our goals are to be one voice for Bellarmine student-athletes. We strive to achieve greatness not only in the classroom and fields of competition but also throughout the community. We work hard to maintain a positive image for Bellarmine through our community outreach projects as we promote and support Knights Nation.”

“At Passport, we take pride in working with community advocates and local providers to make a difference in the lives of the people we serve,” said Passport Health Plan CEO Mark B. Carter. “That’s why this partnership with the dedicated

student-athletes in the Knights in Action program made perfect sense. Together, we can help all Kentuckians live healthier lives.”

MUHAMMAD ALI TO SERVE AS SYMBOL FOR INTERNATIONAL MENTORING DAY From apprenticeships to elder circles, intentional relationships have always been important in generational knowledge transfer for a society. Many cultures share this tradition.

Formal and informal mentors play an important and often overlooked role in society. At a time when many people are looking for direction, International Mentoring Day on January 17, 2016, will celebrate the role of mentor by asking the world to share their ideas around mentorship and create space for an international conversation.

The international power of mentoring will be recognized and celebrated throughout the month of January and showcased on Muhammad Ali’s birthday on January 17 using as inspiration his six core principles of confidence, conviction, dedication, respect, giving and spirituality. The goals of this special day are to highlight the international power of mentorship in connection with National Mentoring Month to foster a global understanding and build a broad-based mentoring momentum, networks and movement.

“Muhammad has been a mentor to me, his family, friends, fans and countless numbers of individuals around the world for decades,” said Lonnie Ali. “Mentors are gifts to the world.

They encourage, motivate, reinforce and guide others to reach individual greatness. Muhammad and I are both proud that International Mentoring Day will be launched in Muhammad’s name on his 74th birthday and hope that on this day, and for years in the future, ordinary people will take a first step to mentoring someone who needs support, direction and somebody to believe in them. Mentors have the power to change lives.”

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Spencer Finch (born 1962), Evening Star, 2010 (detail), Aluminum, fluorescent fixtures, tubes and filters, Dimensions variable, Courtesy of the artist and James Cohan, New York.

This image is a detail of another work of Spencer's that is a relative to the Speed Art Museum commission project that is still in development.

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may seem like a date in the distant future, but for those involved with the reopening of the Speed Museum — a process that began nearly three years ago — three months is but a relative moment away. There are a million balls in the air, as every department scrambles to finish their respective projects in time for the reopening. Miranda Lash is the Speed’s curator of contemporary art and the spearheader of one such project: the new Speed’s site-specific commissioned art pieces.

A layman may need to have the phrase “site-specific commissioned art piece” broken down. Essentially, such an art piece is one that the museum in question – in this case, the Speed – requests to have created specifically for that museum. In other words, the museum pays and collaborates with an artist to birth a new painting or sculpture that can only be seen, at least temporarily, at that museum.

In accordance with the new iteration of the Speed’s goal to become a preeminent, worldly and modern museum, Miranda Lash began assembling a wide swath of the world’s most talented and renowned contemporary artists from which to commission pieces. “I first begin by giving the artist some very initial parame-

ters. Things like, ‘This is how much money we have’ and, 'This is how much space you have,’” says Lash.

“Next, it’s up to the artist to see what interests them, what sparks their imagination. They come to Louisville, and we show them the things they want to learn about,” Lash adds, going on to say that this sometimes culminates in a lengthy process of narrowing down the proposal, obtaining the required materials as well as giving the artist the time and space necessary to create the work: “It really depends on what the needs of the artist are.”

It’s not an easy task, and Lash mentally prepares herself for the Herculean effort by reminding herself that there will almost always be changes. Despite this knowledge, Lash has no complaints. In fact, she seems to display an almost reverence: “It’s actually a very beautiful process. If I can compare it to the germination of a human, it’s like seeing the ultrasound of a work of art all the way to completion. You really do get to see all the intricacies and how it’s conceived. And how it changes.”

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cultural community, so Lash thought the Speed would be a perfect fit for his work. Upon arrival in Louisville, Moore became quickly fixated on tobacco.

Consequently, Moore’s piece will be a to-scale tobacco barn-inspired edifice complete with roofing and doors. The structure will be chapel-like and white, featuring 3D scans of tobacco leaves made of fiberglass that will adorn the interior in which people can have lunch and sit in the shade. It will reside on the Matthew Moore (born 1976), Conceptual rendering for the Elizabeth P. and Frederick K. Cressman Art Park, Speed Art Museum, 2015.

Image courtesy of the artist.

The site-specific commissioned art pieces at the new museum are divided by display area, two of the pieces indoors and several of the pieces outside in the Speed’s new Art Park.

The word “park” brings to mind a sense of languid interaction, an unhurried enjoyment and appreciation of one’s surroundings, and that’s exactly what Lash and the rest of the Speed’s team wants for the patrons. The Art Park will be a place where people sit and have lunch while looking at, listening to and experiencing the art.

One of the pieces in the Art Park will be from Matthew Moore, an artist based in Phoenix.

He is a farmer and activist with a strong interest in the local food movement. Louisville has a burgeoning interest in its surrounding agri-

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Moore is the only American whose work will be featured outside. As was previously mentioned, the Speed’s goals are more cosmopolitan. Nari Ward, a Jamaica-born artist who now resides in New York, is interested in civil rights history. At the time of this writing, his proposal has yet to be finalized, but some of the local history he gravitated to were the widespread protests and riots in Louisville on segregation of housing and schools. According to Lash, many of these riots took place at Churchill Downs.

Lash also says that Ward’s piece will probably be in response to the confederate statue on UofL’s campus.

Kenyan artist, Wangechi Mutu, widely considered to be one of the most important African artists in the world, is currently at work on some commissioned pieces as well. She is more well known for her fantastical collages, but as Lash says, “Sometimes, when you’re developing a new project, it can be exciting to have an artist considering experimenting with a new medium.

Wangechi said she has long been interested but has never really had the opportunity to try some sculpture, so I thought [the Speed] would be an attractive offer to her.” It appears that Lash was right, and Mutu’s prominent sculpture will be that of a sea goddess emerging, as if from

the waves, from the hill in front of the museum’s original building.

The Turner Prize is one of Britain and the world’s most prestigious art awards. It is to be given to an artist who not only shows singular promise but who has made an exemplary contribution to British art in the last year. Susan Phillipsz, Scotswoman and winner of the Turner Prize in 2010, is creating new work for the Park as well. Phillipsz’s medium is sound, and her piece, “Sunset Song,” based off of a 19th century murder ballad called “On the Banks of the Ohio” will be a soundscape featuring backand-forth, passionately sung dialogue between two lovers that will play in 15-minute intervals and ebb and flow in volume with the sunlight.

The murder ballad is a song form with origins in Kentucky. They are morality tales of people whose passion drove them too far, to murder.

“It’s no surprise to me that Susan was drawn to this very Scottish-influenced music to use in her work here,” Lash says.

Some art pieces that were commissioned elsewhere will round off the Art Park such as Henry Moore’s horse sculptures and Jaypee Heine’s social bench, a circular bench that forces the sitters to face each other. These pieces were designed to last longer and were built with more durable materials like bronze

and steel, which is a big difference from the site-specific pieces: “We wanted to let artists work with whichever materials they wanted, but some of them are not very durable. That’s okay though because we’ll be rotating new pieces in approximately every two years. It encourages people to come back and experience Art Park.”

In addition to the ambition of the Art Park, there will also be two indoor commissioned pieces. Spencer Finch, an American artist, is at work on a stainless steel, inverted tree that will be suspended from the ceiling in the atrium of the addition to the Speed. Fluorescent bulbs covered in gels will adorn the branches of the tree with the goal of employing a scientific approach to the cumulative effects of color and light to recreate the morning light on February 12, 1809 in Hodgenville, Ky.: “His concept was whether you’re here in the morning, at midday or in the evening, you will always have the feeling of dawn. He loved the idea of Abraham Lincoln ushering in a new dawn for this country, and the founder of this museum, James Breckenridge Speed, was grandnephew to Joshua Speed, a great friend to Abraham Lincoln, so the connection to the museum is even stronger.”

The final site-specific commissioned art piece is perhaps the most ambitious: the re-imagWangechi Mutu (born 1972), Early conceptual rendering, Image courtesy of the artist.

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Profile Nari Ward (born 1963), Nu Colossus, 2011, boat, metal, wood, metal chimney, copper drum, furniture, plexiglas and rubber roofing membrane, 720 x 336 x 168 inches (approximately). Created in collaboration between the artist and MASS MoCA, North Adams, Massachusetts.

Courtesy the artist and Lehmann Maupin, New York and Hong Kong.

This image is a detail of another work by Nari Ward as his project for the Speed Art Museum commission is still in development.

ined Renaissance Room. “Museums all over the country are trying to rethink their period rooms, and when I say period room, I’m talking about a room trying to look like a particular era or evoke a different time or place,” says Lash, “The problem is that’s always a fantasy. No place, even in the past, is frozen in time.” In an attempt to solve this situation, the Speed is collaborating with Brian Knep who works in technology and new media.

Inspired by Ovid’s “Metamorphoses,” Knep decided to capitalize on the transitory and transformative nature of time. The theme of the

“Metamorphoses,” as one might guess, is transformation and features such events as Daphne turning into a tree and Zeus turning into a cloud to visit Io. To align with those themes of change, Knep’s software, in tandem with a series of sophisticated cameras and projectors, will take a patron’s image and transform it. It will show the patron as an animal or perhaps even as the opposite sex. The software will also store this image to be put on display in the room so that every time a patron walks in, he or she will be greeted by earlier visitors of the room. They may even meet themselves.

It’s staggering to think that all of this information pertains to merely one aspect of the new Speed Museum. “I want people to think of the Speed as not just a museum but also a laboratory for art,” says Lash. It’s an interesting idea.

There’s an erroneous conception that museums are where art goes to die, where it is buried and visited on occasion, certainly not where it is created and certainly not a vital part of the creative cycle. Miranda Lash, the commissioned artists and the rest at the Speed Museum seem ready to combat that misconception head on, and March 12 cannot come soon enough. VT

Brian Knep (born 1968), Conceptual rendering for the English Renaissance Room, Speed Art Museum, 2015.

Image courtesy of the artist.

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obituaries Mary Frances Clifford Mary Frances Clifford, 90, passed peacefully Christmas Day, Friday December 25, 2015, at Sacred Heart Rehabilitation Center.

Mary was a proud graduate of Loretto High School and had been church organist at St. Cecilia Catholic Church and Church of Our Lady for 45 years. She loved her family, including her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren and getting them all together for family events!

She was predeceased by her infant daughter, Margaret Ann and was the last living member of her family of seven: Brother Dionysius Recktenwald C.F.X., Mike Recktenwald, Paul Recktenwald, Webb Recktenwald, Ann Recktenwald and Barbara Vetter.

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Robert Francis Clifford, her sons, Robert Joseph (Rose Marie), David Joseph, Christopher Joseph (Kerrie) and Leo Joseph Clifford; daughters, Mary Ann Shilling (Owen), Helen Louise Shown (Herb) and Patricia Jeanne Nickels; 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

Mass of Resurrection was 10am Tuesday at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 3511 Rudd Ave. Visitation was 2pm to 8pm Monday

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at J.B. Ratterman & Sons, 2114 W. Market St. With burial in Resthaven Memorial Park.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Good Shepherd Catholic Church or St. Vincent De Paul Society.

John M. Davis John M. Davis, 88, of Louisville passed away on December 26, 2015 at the Nazareth Home.

He retired as grounds foreman from Cave Hill Cemetery after 40 years of dedicated service. John was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Ann Davis; grandson, Roger Dale Sanders; 3 sisters, Martha Adair, Ann Hanks, Edna Davis.

Left to cherish his memory are his 2 daughters, Linda Clark (Steve), Diana Sanders (Roger); 1 granddaughter, Shawna Barnes Isaacs (EZ); 2 great-grandsons, Timothy and Ezra; great-great granddaughter, Kinsley and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of Arch L. Heady Russman and Sons, 1201 E. Oak Street. Visitation was from 2-8 on Tuesday. Burial is in Cave Hill Cemetery.

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David W. Gray Jr. 84, died December 26, 2015. He was a retired attorney having been a member of the former law firms of Fahey and Gray, and Rubin, Hays and Foley.

Rose Marie Jones, 79, of Louisville, passed away Monday, December 28, 2015 at Nazareth Home.

He was born in Texas but as a child moved with his family to Louisville, his father’s birthplace, and educated in Louisville Public Schools. He attended the University of the South (Sewanee) and graduated from the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville Brandeis School of Law.

Born in Louisville to the late William and Symphrosia O’Daniel, Rosie was a retired Registered Nurse for the American Red Cross and a member of St. James Catholic Church. She was also a member of the bereavement committee at St. Martin’s and a former board member of The Little Way Pregnancy Resource Center and The dePaul School.

He was predeceased by his parents, David W. Gray, and Ida Burgess Gray, and brother John B. Gray (Carol). He is survived by his greatly loved wife of more than 50 years, Susan Althaus Gray, a sister, Eleanor G. White of Fairfax Virginia, sons Samuel J. Gray (Kerri) and Jason M. Gray (Michelle) of Hanover, Indiana, and grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Dixon Jones; and a brother, William O’Daniel.

He was an Army veteran, a devoted member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and a former member of its choir and vestry, Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity, Louisville Boat Club, Louisville Masonic Lodge Number 400, of which he was a past Master, and The Filson Historical Society.

Her funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2016 at St. James Catholic Church, 1826 Edenside Ave. with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1-7 p.m. Sunday, January 3 at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Rd.

During retirement, he re-discovered golf, as a public links player of the class who changed shoes in the parking lot. He never shot his age, nor had a hole in one, but sure enjoyed the trying of it. Maybe “over yonder.”

Cremation was chosen. A service celebrating his life and God’s love was held 11 AM, Tuesday at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2822 Frankfort Ave. Visitation was 4pm-7pm Monday, Pearson, 149 Breckenridge Lane.

In lieu of flowers donations to St. Mark’s Choir Fund or charity of your choice.

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Rosie is survived by her children, Kimberley Jones, W. Dixon Jones, II (Shannon) and Laura A. Jones; grandchildren, Kate and W. Dixon Jones, III; her sisters, Mary Anne Comer (Don), Betty Montgomery, Charlotte Kirsch (Dan) and Marilyn Meredith; and her brother, Tony O’Daniel.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Little Way Pregnancy Resource Center or The dePaul School.

Carolyn Hardesty Ralph Our mom gave us so many ways to love. She was funny, kind, generous, and had flashing blue eyes and a sense of joy that could captivate every guest at a party.

She is preceded in death by her parents, William Carl Hardesty and Teresa Evelyn Gerteisen Hardesty and her loving husband, Ron-

She was brave in embarking with four young children from her birth place in Owensboro, Kentucky to an unknown land, to make a home in Collingwood Ontario Canada. She never liked the snow, but she did make friends with nearly everyone she met.

In her midlife, after raising her family, she returned to school to complete her education, as a respiratory therapist. She spent twenty years in this career, helping people as much through her wonderful sense of humor as with her healing skills.

Carolyn and her husband Ronald J Ralph had an opportunity to do something most never do—they married for two decades, divorced, and then remarried in their later years, just in time for Carolyn to usher her husband through a brain tumor, and his death.

A memorial service was held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road “in St. Matthews” Louisville, Kentucky, with a private internment in Owensboro, Kentucky to follow. There was a memorial visitation from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

If you would like to honor her life, the family would like gifts sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Marilyn S. Matthews Steele Marilyn S. Matthews Steele, 79, passed away at Norton Brownsboro Hospital on Wednesday, December 23rd to be with her heavenly father.

She grew up in Newton, MA near Boston. She attended schools in Nahant, Lynn, Boston, and the LaSalle Extension University. She moved to

Marilyn, Fred and her two children moved to Louisville, KY in 1965. She attended the Electronic Computer Programming Institute. She was employed at the Farm Bureau, YMCA and taught exercise and dance classes. She was a volunteer and an associate board member at Bridgehaven. Marilyn was also on the board of directors of Fleet Street Dance Company. She was a member of Calvin Presbyterian Church.

Marilyn was an avid reader and a member of the Rose Island Riverside Condominium Book Club.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her mother and father. She is survived by her husband, Fred; son, Jeffrey Steele (Judy); daughter, Luanne Vogt (Charles); three grandchildren, Amy Metcalf (Alex), Sarah Hickman (Chris), Jennie Vogt; brother James Matthews (Colleen); sister, Nancy Antrim (Rex); a great-grandson Eric, and several nieces and nephews.

pital for treatment and recovery.

Returning to civilian life, he held many positions in many businesses before settling at the B.F. Goodrich Chemical Company. He began there working as a packer, loading bundles of various rubber products. Seeking advancement, he enrolled in continuing education and at the age of 38 obtained his GED - for him, a very important personal accomplishment. He applied for and was selected for the position of relief operator and eventually earned the position of operator for the B.F. Goodrich Company in Louisville and later of the Zeon Chemical Corporation which had acquired Goodrich Chemical operations in Louisville. He retired in 1998 after 39 years dedicated service.

grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one brother: Thurman Williams; two sisters: Myrtle Thompson (Rowe), Betty Newton (Layman).

Funeral services were Tuesday at 11:00AM at Owen Funeral Home 5317 Dixie Hwy., with visitation Monday 2:00-8:00PM. Burial was at Resthaven Cemetery.

Rev. Moses Williams

Rev. Moses Williams, 87, passed away on December 23, 2015. He is survived by his wife Delores Williams; children, Cassandra Green (Ollie), Ronald Williams, Rev. Jailyn Dukes (Joseph), Elizabeth Bradshaw (Rodney), and Mosetta Clay; 26 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchilHe is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and three sis- dren; and one great-great-grandters. Loron is survived by his wife, child. Visitation was 11 a.m. TuesDoris (Harris), his children: Cath- day with funeral service following at erine E. Williams (Alan), Michael 1 p.m. at Hill Street Baptist Church, Debra J. Aus- 2203 Dixie Hwy, with interment in L. Williams (Linda), A family-owned Beth Haven Cemetery. tin, andfuneral Barry A. home Williams; with eight deep

Memorial Service 2 pm Sunday at Pearson’s, 149 Breckenridge Lane with private inurnment in Cave Hill Cemetery on Monday. Visitation 12 pm Sunday until time of service.

Expressions of gratitude are extended to nurses, doctors and staff at both Norton Cancer Institute and Norton Brownsboro Hospital.

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t was nice for Kentucky to escape with a win.

It’s always nice to beat Louisville, though a twopoint win is hardly determinative. Of course, in retrospect, it will look like a blowout on the UK season and in the series’ annals.

“It’s time for Skal’s breakout game.”

It could have been important. But it didn’t happen. Either Skal will add 25 pounds of muscle, including in his hands and wrists, by the start of the SEC seaCatnip son, or John Calipari will have to come up with another way to play STEVE him. He’s probably too strong an KAUFMAN offensive weapon and too good a shot-blocker to leave languishing It wasn’t just a win against another nation- on the bench. ally ranked Top 20 team. It was also the Cats’ big rivalry game, with Rupp packed, emotions “Ulis is still struggling.” sky-high and tensions stretched.

Does his elbow hurt? Who knows? He says The team brought its strengths, but its weaknesses showed up, too. For me, the big- it doesn’t. But Saturday, Ulis and his elbow gest lesson was the futility of the pre-game came to play. He shot well. He destroyed the expertise. The Courier-Journal asked all the vaunted Pitino press. He took the wheel and local analysts to predict a breakdown of the drove the offense, taking – and making – shots when he was open. Murray couldn’t handle game. Few got it right. the press. For Ulis, it was a game in the park.

Why? Because Kentucky’s singular identity this year has been a singular lack of identity.

Unpredictability. You can throw out what hap“The Cats will need a strong Isaiah pened Saturday. Going forward, the pattern Briscoe.” will be, again, that someone will disappoint, Turned out the Cats didn’t have any Isabut someone else will step up. And you’ll never iah Briscoe, which in a sense helped because it know who that will be. minimized the number of guards who thought For example, one thing all the experts they could drive into the center of the Louisagreed on was that: ville defense. One guard with seven turnovers “Jamal Murray will be the differ- was enough. ence-maker.”

What also helped is that it got Dominique Hawkins off the bench. Hawkins provides the “It will be the Jamal Murray show.” After same good defense as Briscoe and he’s conhis remarkable second half against Ohio State, everyone just assumed a great repeat tent to play off the ball, taking his shots as they performance. No matter what Rick Pitino come to him. They came and he did! threw against the Cats, Murray would provide He was the difference-maker. Nobody prethe answer. dicted that.

Well, he did hit some monster threes. In a two-point game, every three is a monster. But “Alex Poythress will be outmanned in Murray showed some glaring weaknesses with the middle.” the ball, primarily a tendency to drive into the lane out of control and (a) get tied up, (b) miss “He has just not been into it.” “Maybe he’s a poor shot or (c) throw it away. still lacking confidence.”

Kentucky went into the season with a threepoint-guard offense. In fact, it has a one-pointguard offense, like most other teams do. Luckily, that one point guard is Tyler Ulis. No other team has one of those.

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year against both Notre Dame and Wisconsin.

Another big play was his blocking the Matz Stockman dunk attempt near the end of the first half. That was a Willie statement! An Anthony Davis moment. No just-anybody is going to come in here anymore.

It was what Kentucky has lacked all year, an inside force who’ll chew glass and spit it in your face if you dare bring the ball to the hoop.

“In a close game, poor free throw shooting will sink Kentucky.”

It was maddening to see Kentucky continue to hit just one of two or miss the front end of a one-and-one. And these were the good UK foul shooters – Murray, Poythress, Hawkins, even Ulis. But in the end, Hawkins calmly sank two and, no, 64 percent foul shooting was not fatal.

So Kentucky wins its biggest game of the year, at least since Duke, and everything’s suddenly rosy going into the SEC schedule.

Right?

If you believe that, you haven’t been paying attention. Nothing is rosy until a team identity emerges, one that shows up every time for every game. VT

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n December 20, the University of Kentucky’s women’s basketball team hosted Duke at Rupp Arena. Evelyn Akhator scored 18 points to help No. 8 Kentucky beat No. 13 Duke 71-61 in front of 17,150 fans, the fourth-largest crowd in school history.

Akhator scored eight of Kentucky’s first 10 points as the Wildcats (10-0) built an early and unstoppable lead. Janee Thompson and Makayla Epps each added 17 points for the Wildcats, who ended a twogame losing streak to the Blue Devils. Epps, who didn’t have a field goal in the first half, scored 11 points in the final two quarters.

She also had eight assists.

Akhator made eight of 14 shots from the field, and the Wildcats shot 48 percent from the floor. They also made 10 of 11 free throws. Thompson made three of Kentucky’s five shots from long range, including a three at the buzzer to end the first quarter. Consequently, Kentucky led by 11 in the second quarter, but Duke rallied to cut it to 26-25 with six minutes remaining in the half. The Wildcats responded by scoring eight of the next nine points and pushed it to 34-26 with four minutes remaining in the half and held a 38-30 halftime lead.

Duke struggled against Kentucky’s pressure and committed 17 turnovers, including 10 in the first half. The Blue Devils shot 37 percent from the field and were just two of 13 from three-point range. VT

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Louisville, taking over a program or Louisville sports with virtually no national repufans, the year 2015 tation and leading them to three is never going to be College World Series appearancheld in the same regard as, es in his first seven seasons. That say, 2013. There was off-thebeing the case, it shouldn’t have court news that couldn’t be shocked anyone that McDonnell avoided, a 0-3 start for the set an ACC record for wins in his football team, a heartbreakfirst season as a member of perMIKE ing end to a successful basethe best conference in college RUTHERFORD haps baseball. @cardchronicle ball campaign, and yes, yet another loss to archrival Though the Cards fell brutally Kentucky on the hardwood. Still, the close to making it back to Omaha and chaspast 12 months haven’t been all bad, ing down a national championship (it’s been and so we honor them with a look back seven months and that Cal State Fullerton at the best of the best from the UofL home run is still a foul ball, by the way), there’s plenty of reason to believe that they’ll take sports year that was.

BEST ATHLETE: KELSI WORRELL

that next step in 2016. The Cardinals return their No. 1 starter from the past two seasons in Kyle Funkhouser, their fireball-throwing closer in Zack Burdi, the 2015 national Freshman of the Year in Brendan McKay, and the player who some believe could be the first position player selected in the 2016 MLB Draft in junior outfielder Corey Ray. The team has already been tabbed as the No. 2 squad in the country by Collegiate Baseball News, the highest preseason ranking in program history.

BEST UPSET: LOUISVILLE WOMEN’S SOCCER VS. NORTH CAROLINA

On October 9, the Louisville women’s soccer team notched the biggest win in program history by toppling No. 1 North Carolina 2-1 in overtime at Lynn Stadium. The loss was the first of the season for the Tar Heels, who had only given up four goals all season heading into the match. Junior Caroline Trimble notched the game-winner for Louisville just eight seconds into overtime, giving the Cardinals a victory over a No. 1-ranked team for the first time in the history of the program.

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BEST BREAKOUT PERFORMANCE: LAMAR JACKSON VS. KENTUCKY

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There aren’t many athletic programs in the country that can claim a world record owner, but UofL swimming and diving is one of them. On December 12, Worrell was part of a 400-Medley Relay team that combined for a world record time of 3:45.20. That same day, the Cardinal set an American record in the 100-fly, one of the two events (the 200-butterfly being the other) in which she claimed an NCAA championship in 2015.

BEST COACH: DAN MCDONNELL

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Who could forget Mangok Mathiang’s ultimate “no, no, no, YES!” moment to knock off the second-ranked Cavaliers on Senior Day at the KFC Yum! Center? The victory was the biggest of the season for Rick Pitino’s Cardinals and one that played a crucial role in them landing a No. 4 seed in the NCAA Tournament. UofL would take advantage of that seeding and a favorable draw and come within a free-throw of knocking off Michigan State to advance to their third Final Four in the past four seasons.

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The freshman quarterback’s true “breakout” performance came in the team’s season-opener against Auburn, but I think it was the season finale against Kentucky in which Jackson showed the world that he’s going to be the Cardinal signal caller you need to be watching for the next few years.

With Louisville in a 21-0 hole in the annual Battle for the Governor’s Cup, Jackson replaced sophomore Kyle Bolin (who had the reserve hero role in the same game the year before) and completely took the game over.

When the dust settled, Jackson had rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns, thrown for 130 yards and one more score, and led the Cardinals to their fifth straight victory over their archrivals. VT W W W . V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M • D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 5

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Stockman’s Just Getting Started He is the big man, often seen wearing red, from way up north. He’s one of the stars of December. He is Matz Stockman. The 7-footer from Oslo, Norway. A sophomore at UofL, Stockman is making the most of his increased playing time this season. Like Santa Claus, he is delivering. Stockman scored a career-high eight points and pulled down a career-high five rebounds in UofL’s 94-57 win over Kennesaw State on December 16. Cards Head Coach Rick Pitino is high on Stockman’s potential.

How much confidence have you gained early this season, getting playing time, and making an impact?

You haven’t been home since you came to UofL. Has your family come here to visit you?

They came here for 18 days and Getting playing time has been visited me, and they stayed with great – knowing that Coach trusts some great people that I got to know me to put me in the game. I feel conthrough my girlfriend. They are very Taylor’s 10 fident because my entire freshman supportive of me, year I spent learning from everyone. take care of me and KENT Learning all the plays in a different kind of are like my TAYLOR system. Now that I know them, when American family.

WAVE3 Sports I get put in, I can just focus on playing basketball. I know the offense. I know the Your girlfriend is a UofL defense. cheerleader, how tall is she?

What have you proved to yourself so far?

I just think that I have gotten a lot more aggressive on offense. When I score buckets it’s great to see my teammates support me. The most important thing, even if Coach yells at me, I just listen to the message, what he says, and take it to heart and learn from it.

What’s next?

He tells me every day that I’ve got to work on my defense, my defensive stance, so that’s my main focus right now and not worrying about offense.

What is the biggest sport in Norway?

Soccer, and skiing is number two and then ice hockey.

Do you ski?

I don’t ski at all. I haven’t skied since I was 12 maybe.

What other sports did you play growing up?

I played soccer. Started as a striker, and then I was a goalie. Then I actually played this European sport, hand ball, which I was really good at. It’s a team game and there are six players. There’s a tiny goal and there’s tiny ball and you have pass it around and shoot it in the goal.

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York, one of those places and he had a bad game.

I use the same analogy as when I recruited Nazr Mohammed. I like the size, I like the attitude, the willingness to learn. I liked his hands, and I said, he’s a project but a worthwhile project because you can’t beat seven feet. When I asked the interviewer how many great players had come out of Norway, he named one. VT

She is 5’2”.

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Coach Pitino, how big is Stockman’s upside?

He’s his worst critic. If he misses a shot, he gets really hard on himself. He’s got to let that go, get on to the next play. I think he’ll not only be a starter for us – I think he’ll be a great basketball player. He has a very high basketball IQ. He’s a very good passer.

The only thing he’s doing wrong right now – besides beating himself up a little bit too much – he’s got to react and stay in his defensive plane. Like go up and block the shot in his plane, not come over into somebody else’s plane.

Good passer, good runner, very strong guy, he’s still going to put on 10 pounds of muscle. I think he’s going to be an outstanding basketball player. Next year will be his year. This year, he’ll help us win games, but next will be his year.

What was the recruiting process like to find a guy from Norway playing in Spain?

Mike Balado went to visit him and I saw him play in New Rochelle or Mount Vernon, New

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ith the whirlwind of American Pharoah in its final days and the holidays still underway, there has been little time for proper reflection on the events of 2016 that brought admirers of Thoroughbred racing the first Triple Crown sweep since 1978.

Without a Derby victory that had looked doubtful just inside the half-mile pole, there would be no Triple Crown, no “Grand Slam” and no Sport Illustrated “Sportsman of the Year” consideration to celebrate.

From his energy-wasting pre-race jitters to Espinoza’s efforts to get American Pharoah home, it is impossible to look at the colt’s Kentucky Derby effort as being close to one of his best efforts of 2015.

But despite his struggles on Derby Day, American American Pharoah needed every Pharoah earned the roses, turning back a talented ounce of his remarkable talent that group of 3-year-olds. What I believe will look more could be summoned to win the 141st remarkable next year is when we see what his Derby JOHN Kentucky Derby. Baffert said later opponents do on the track while the winner launchASHER that, at the half-mile pole, he thought es his new career in the Coolmore breeding shed. front-running Dortmund, not the strugAs spectacular as the moments following the stir- gling American Pharoah, was his best chance to ring Belmont Stakes triumph by Ahmed Zayat’s increase his personal Derby victory total to four.

MY PERSONAL RANKING OF AMERICAN homebred hero were, there’s a very good chance Espinoza had asked American Pharoah for his PHAROAH’S 2015 RACING MOMENTS that American Pharoah’s Triple Crown triumph will best at that point but got little response. He swung LOOKS LIKE THIS: look even better down the road. By then, we’ll have the favorite outside and away from main rivals 1. Triumph in the Kentucky Derby had time to contemplate the magical run by the son Dortmund and Firing Line and continued to work of Pioneer of The Nile and to place his remarkable to awaken the colt. Espinoza used his riding crop 2. Belmont Stakes victory to win the Triple accomplishment in proper historical context.

32 times through the Churchill Downs stretch to get Crown But I did read a year-end ranking of notable American Pharoah’s attention and finally squeeze 3. Dramatic career-capper in Keeneland’s $5 mil2015 races a few weeks back that, quite frankly, a victory out of the colt before a record 170,513 lion Breeders’ Cup Classic stunned me. The Kentucky Derby triumph, which Derby fans, and the colt finally wore down eventual 4. Runner-up finish to Keen Ice in Saratoga’s was the first and most important step in American runner-up Firing Line in the final yards to win by a Travers Pharoah’s historic Triple Crown run and his sec- hard-earned length. ond-half of the year surge that concluded with his 5. Soggy Preakness triumph “Every time he runs, he career-ending victory in the $5 million Breeders’ shows me something we’ve in a deluge of rain at Pimlico Cup Classic at Keeneland, did not merit a mention never seen,” recalled Baf6. Eight-length Arkansas in the top 10. fert after the colt’s Triple Derby victory at Oaklawn It should be no surprise to any reader that I Crown-clinching victory in Park believe the writer got it wrong in dismissing Ameri- the Belmont Stakes. “In the 7. Comeback romp in can Pharoah’s Derby on that list of top U.S. racing Derby, he was behind horsthe slop in Oaklawn’s Rebel es in an uncomfortable posiperformances of 2015.

Stakes fin 2015 debut that foltion – that's why Victor was so On my personal rankings, American Pharoah’s lowed six-month layoff aggressive with him. We were Derby win is at the top. lucky to get by that one.”

8. Remained calm despite a Yes, I work at Churchill Downs and have done so An incident only minutes crush of people from all sides since January 1997, and you, as a reader, have every before the Derby had also conafter Belmont Stakes win right to dismiss my opinion as one that is fueled by cerned Baffert and could be home-track bias. I would be foolish to contend that 9. Displaying the same one reason for – and, trust me, there is no bias in my assessment of the 2015 Derby.

Jockey Victor Espinoza celebrated as calm in crowded winner’s cirit is strange to write the next eventual Triple Crown winner earned a cle after Triple Crown celebraBut while it is possible that personal bias has few words – a sub-par effort hard-fought victory in the Kentucky Derby. tion a week after the Belmont helped vault American Pharoah’s Derby victory to in his victory in the Run for at Churchill Downs the year’s top spot, it does not make me wrong. the Roses.

10. Posing for pictures and greeting countless visI firmly believe American Pharoah’s top perforThe normally calm and cool American Pharoah itors outside Baffert’s Barn43 at Churchill Downs mance of his unforgettable 3-year-old season was had, in Baffert’s words, “lost it” during the “walk his victory in the Kentucky Derby on the first Sat- over,” the journey around the first-turn from the during his historic Triple Crown quest urday in May. My reasoning is simple: American barns to the paddock. Fans on both sides of Pharoah defeated 17 rivals beneath the Twin Spires the track had shouted their encouragement and Again, I’ll admit to some bias in putting the Kenon a Saturday on which his individual effort was far cheered the favorite, and – in a rare display that he tucky Derby atop the accomplishments by Amerfrom his best. might be a mortal flesh-and-blood creature – the ican Pharoah during his Triple Crown year. But colt lost his cool.

He found a way to triumph in the American race again, that bias does not mean I am wrong in that that is most difficult to win despite bringing some“I had some anxious moments when he was com- assessment. thing well below his A-game to the starting gate. ing up there,” Baffert admitted after the Derby triMost of all, I am thankful – like most, if not all, After struggling throughout over a grueling 1-1/4 umph. “Everybody was walking and screaming. He miles, he found a way to deliver a Kentucky Derby got a little hot. We finally got him in [the paddock]. who are reading these words – that I was around to victory under jockey Victor Espinoza that made We got him wet down. Finally, he shut it down. witness and experience each of American Pharoah’s everything else in his dream campaign possible. moments during a very, very good year. VT After that, he cooled off.”

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VJ King Embraced by Future Cardinal Family

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t was an early Christmas gift for Cardinal basketball fans as UofL signee VJ King unveiled his talents in the King of the Bluegrass Overtime game against North Bullitt at Fairdale High School on December 20.

me. I was more excited than anything,” says King.

High School Sports Report

King averages 28.5 points per game this year for Paul VI, one of the top private-schools in the D.C. area. Over the summer, he played in the prestigious Nike EYBL circuit where he averaged 14 points, five rebounds and 1.3 assists.

Since committing to Louisville, King has worked to become more consistent, RANDY King, a 6-foot-6, 179-pound small forward is ranked No. 6 in his position, WHETSTONE JR. more aggressive and a better ball handler. He has also built good relationfifth regionally, first in the state of Virships with current Cardinals, all while ginia and 27th overall in the nation by ESPN100. He signed with Louisville back on June getting a glimpse of what his future role may be next season through the play and rapport building 12, 2015. with Damion Lee. On this trip to his future home, he didn’t have “I talk to a lot of the guys already,” says King. any letters to sign, simply displaying why he will be “They are like big brothers to me, [so] I try to talk a great fit for Louisville. to them as much as I can. I definitely have good “I wasn’t stressed at all – it was fun,” King said relations with them. after he and Paul VI Catholic whipped North Bul“I watch certain players like Damion Lee. I got litt 103-51. The final score wasn’t the main priorto workout with him during the summertime and ity for Cardinal fans but rather King’s exemplifytried to pick his brain a little. With him being a fifth ing a kingly performance on the court. He tallied 35 points, shooting 14 for 26 from the field, nine year senior and one of the main scoring options rebounds and four steals in front of Cardinal fans, on the team, I know that is a spot for me to fill in Coach Rick Pitino and current Cardinal players for next year. So I definitely watch him in terms of where I am going to fit in.” who sat in the bleachers.

King will bring an all-around game to Louisville “I was definitely excited. I wasn’t nervous comnext season. With a long wing-span, he’s enabled to ing in here because it has been all love from this rebound the ball well. He’s active on the defensive community. Being able to have the opportuniend and will make an instant impact for Louisville. ty to play in front of the city that I can have a big impact on in the future was a great opportunity for

Head coach for Paul VI, Glenn Farello, consid-

ers King’s assets essential to being a future Cardinal. “He’s a complete player,” the coach says. “He is very versatile and as well as he scores the ball, he is a very unselfish player. He is a team first kid and plays with a lot of class. He understands that it is bigger than him and that he is a part of a team.”

Although he received offers from major Division I programs such as UK, Michigan State, UCLA, Arizona, Syracuse and Ohio State to name a few, King says the relationships he built was one of the biggest reasons why he chose Louisville.

Louisville assistant Kenny Johnson was an assistant at Paul VI and worked as an assistant director at Team Takeover (King’s AAU team) in the D.C. area. Through this, he was able to make a stronger case for Louisville in King’s decision making.

“Coach Kenny Johnson had his footprints in Team Takeover,” King adds. “It was more than the basketball aspect of it – in terms of basketball, the ACC play, it’s hard to turn that down, so it felt right more than anything.”

To ease any curious minds, King affirms that the allegations made against Louisville by self-described escort Katina Powell did not cause him to waver in his original decision to come to Louisville.

“It was in the back of my mind,” he says. “But more than anything I stayed true to my decision. I picked this school for a reason. It really didn’t have any impact on my decision.”

After the game, King was embraced by Coach Pitino and his future teammates, one of which was Louisville center Chinanu Onuaku, who gave King bunny ears during his post-game thoughts to the media.

His remarks on impacting the program next season for Louisville were, “I just want to do whatever Coach wants me to do. I want to come in and try to contribute in whatever I can next year.” VT

Game of the Week

DuPont Manual went 25-6 last season and suffered a heartbreaking loss in the seventh region championship game versus Ballard that went into overtime. Not only that, they lost their leading scorer from last year, Dwayne Sutton, who graduated.

Some may have questioned how they would bounce back this season. Well, they have simply answered. They’re currently 7-3, and Coach Just has them right back as one the top teams in the seventh region. They will host Jeffersonville, IN in their first game of 2016 on January 2 at 7:30 p.m. Last year, with a frenzied crowd in Jeffersonville, Manual beat Jeff 79-61.

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Heuser Hearing & Language Academy Celebratory Luncheon The Heuser Hearing Institute was the site on December 15 of Heuser Hearing & Language Academy’s Celebratory Luncheon.

The event was held to congratulate Carla Sue Broecker and JoAnn Gammon, who, donated a check for $500,000.

Patrick and Suzanne Moeller, Carla Sue Broecker, Joyce Cassavella, Karen Stalker, Robert Coleen and Brad Broecker.

Mary Stone and Lesley Rahner.

Amy Kessler and Leslie Broecker.

Heuser children singing a song of gratitude to Carla Sue Broecker.

Jamie Estes and Suzanne and Patrick Moeller.

Jeannie Ferguson, Von Purdy, Mark Eliason and David Ferguson.

Joyce Cassavella, Cathie Woods and Greg Larkin.

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Bill and Julia Carstanjen and their family celebrated the holiday season on December 18 by hosting their much anticipated Ugly Sweater Party for friends and neighbors. Guests joined in the spirit of the season by wearing an ugly holiday sweater or equivalent festive holiday attire, and Julia awarded prizes for the most creative or outlandish outfits.

Fain Brooks, Debbie Eisenback, Carole Kratz and Tina List.

Host Julia Kolp Carstanjen with Clint and Lauren Talley.

Cathy Wilson and Katherine Johnson.

Sharon Cheek, Kelley Carson, Leigh Ellen Erickson and Shari Baughman.

Von Purdy, Cyndy Tandy and Rick Purdy.

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Alisa Zanetti and Susie Ades Pomerance.

Dr. Patti Tucker and Dr. Christopher Leneave.

Bryan and Chris Fulkerson.

Sherla Martin, Van Staples, Judy Sharpe, host Julia Kolp Carstanjen and Sandy Williams.

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Berkshire Hathaway Holiday Party Berkshire Hathaway HomeServies Parks & Weisberg, Realtors hosted their annual holiday luncheon at the Louisville Boat Club on December 16. Over 90 employees were present to celebrate their successful year.

Nancy Thompson. Shirley Thomey, Ragan Lemmons and Elizabeth Dallenbach.

Owners of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Parks & Weisberg, Realtors Senior Vice President Dave Parks and Senior Vice President Judie Parks.

Shelly Jones and Nancy Thompson.

Harry Borders and Ken Thieneman.

Nancy Patton and Ruby Harvey.

Dennis and Louise Miller with Robert Jones.

Olivia Wrocklage, Alyssa Robinson and Kelly Burkhead.

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Charlotte James and Ann Tidwell.

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Ann Elizabeth Delahanty and Fred Dallenbach.

Jennifer Austin, Michelle Gammons and Melanie Gonsalves.

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Stanley Schultze Christmas Lunch and Auction Stanley Schultze hosted a delightful holiday luncheon at Owl Creek Country Club on December 18. At the event, in addition to the delicious meal, there was also a silent auction, with all funds benefiting Maryhurst. Last year, the auction raised about $17,000.

Jerry Cantrell, Joe Speiden, Fitz Schultze and Rob Davenport.

Matt Trentham, Jason Walters and Doc Trentham.

Chet Ervin, Ben Gaddie and Gwathmey Tyler.

Hunter Wilson and Don Walker.

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John Nichols and Robert Johnston.

Shay Shearer and Maryhurst CEO Judy Lambeth.

Event Chair Hunter Wilson, Liz Bauer of Maryhurst, Maryhurst Board Chair Laurie Schalow and Shay Shearer.

Dave Easterling and Ken O’Neil.

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Greg Chapman and Sean O’Leary.

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On December 16, three elegant homes all dressed up for Christmas were on display to benefit the children of the Heuser Hearing & Language Academy. The event truly spread holiday cheer and was presented by the Woman’s Club of Louisville Health Committee.

Ellen Mellinges, Pennie Miller, Patti Kuchenbrod, Karen Krupicenicz and Norma Collins.

Julia McCall and Winona Shiprek.

Sue Russell and Laurie Howell.

Carolyn Bruce, Sara Huggins and Susan Smith.

Rita Bell and Sue Bauer.

Sue Peege, Bunny Keursly, Betty Hager and Donna Whitehouse.

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Lisa and Debbie Shields.

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Light the Lights Local theatre company Pandora Productions hosted its Light the Lights holiday cabaret on December 20 at The Henry Clay. Holiday treats were served as guests watched favorite Pandora company members perform holiday-themed songs and sketches. Funds raised from the event went toward Pandora’s endeavor to purchase new cyclorama lights.

Katie Nuss, Chris Hungerford, Jason McKee, Douglas Gibson, Jason Cooper, Lauren McCombs and Susan Crocker.

Mark Corley, Tim McCall and Scott Schaftlein.

Janelle Rae, Jim E-Iler and Lane Stumler.

Mark Fredo, Kirk Nelson and Bill Bolte.

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John Cox and Susanne More.

Tony and Carol Williams.

Allen Bahe and Devin Bundrent.

Theresa Bagan and Chelsey Beeson.

Barry Hutton, Neal Arnold and Scott Meyer.

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Ben Gierhart and Mike Moser.

Church and Sherri Crosby, Sue Condict and Dave Case.

Shane Whitehead.

Erin and Jenrose Fitzgerald.

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Paul Hall and Ken Robinson.

Chris Meier and Jeff Mangum.

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Louisville Boat Club Children’s Christmas Party The Louisville Boat Club held its annual children’s Christmas party on December 13. Children enjoyed treats, a visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus and gingerbread house decoration.

Marie Wilson with her father, attorney Wayne Wilson.

Laura Benson Jones with her son, William Jones.

Bart and Jennifer Miller with son Rudy.

Danielle and Cameron Schaefer.

Rita and David Olshansky as Mrs. Claus and Santa.

Children waiting for the Frisch Marionette show.

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Watching the Frisch Marionettes.

"Frosty the Snowman" made an appearance.

Maddox Miller with Santa Claus.

Kathy Henderson and Jack Gorman.

Juggling Christmas ornaments.

"Goofy" and his friends seemed almost real!

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Trip and William Newell, sons of Wendy and Dub Newell.

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Year Endings and New Beginnings Always jovial Ed Schadt, along with Virginia Keeney, Paula and Bob Wimsett, Shaio and John Woo, John Nation, Susan and Mike Van Hoven, Carol and Charlie Hebel, Jean West, Matilda and Jackson Andrews, Joey Seay and his mother Martha Mahon, Orchestra Executive Director Andrew Kipe, Speed Museum CEO Ghislain d’Humieres and many more were enjoying the evening.

HOLIDAY TOUR

The Woman’s Club of Louisville had a fund raiser for Heuser Hearing & Language Academy that was fun. Tickets were sold for tours of three houses beautifully decorated for the holidays. They were the homes of Gayle Partyline Leathers in Cherokee Gardens, Mollie Smith on Mockingbird Hill and CARLA SUE Running Water Farm. Club members BROECKER were hostesses at each house and the The folks at 211 Clover Lane Restaurant providchair of the event was Peggy Duane. Peggy also had darling doll beds made and dressed with lin- ed the simply divine hors d’oeuvres of every wonens and holiday decorations for sale. WC members derful description. made divine cookies to have with cranberry punch at each house.

WEDDING BELLS

After a 27-year relationship, Steve Bass and Davis Edwards were married by Judge Eric Haner in front of a few friends and family and then had a lovely cocktail/dinner party reception for a large crowd of more friends at The Henry Clay. At the end of the ceremony when Judge Haner pronounced the couple married “by the power vest-

CHRISTMAS IN GLENVIEW The Christmas festivities got off to a good start with a cocktail party at the lovely home of Ingrid and John Johnson in Glenview. She is a member of the Louisville Orchestra Board of Directors, many of whom were there.

ed [in him] by the state of Kentucky and the United States of America,” there wasn’t a dry eye in the room.

Both Wayne Jenkins of Jenkins/Eliason Interiors and Wayne Esterle of In Bloom Again did beautiful white flowers at the entrance to The Henry Clay’s fourth floor ballroom and gorgeous arrangement centerpieces on the tables, along the side walls and on the stage where Sarah Stivers’ sang with her wonderful musical group. The Silver Spoon was in charge of a dinner that included a spectacular dessert buffet.

Guests at the festive event included Sue Baughman, Fran Jasper, Martha and Larry Johnston, Judges Ann and Smith Haynie, Judge Angela Bissig and Arnold Rivera, Mark Eliason, Summer and Peter Thurman, Wayne Jenkins, Steve Van Hooser, Martha and Larry Johnston , Corky Sachs, Margaret and Dan Woodside, Diana and Bill Schmied, Janet Falk, Joan Vandertoll, Bert Edwards, Deedee and Ron McCloud, Bill and Carol Lomicka, George Stinson and Jean and Billy Shewciw. VT

Janet Falk, Billy Shewciw and Corkie Sachs at the Bass/Edwards wedding.

Arnold Rivera, Eric Haner, Smith Haynie, Angela Bissig, George Stinson and Ann Haynie.

Susan and Mike Van Hoven with Ed Schadt at the Johnsons.

Jean West and John Shaw Woo having too much fun.

Andrew Kipe, Shiao Woo, Matilda Jackson and Ghislain d’Humieres at Ingrid and John Johnson’s.

Carol Lomicka and Deedee McCloud toasting the happy couple.

Newlyweds Steve Bass and Davis Edwards.

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What if they’re on special diets? What EAR ABBY: A friend if they already have a lot of food or I really like has been are allergic to something?) How can I extremely helpful offer something useful without knowbabysitting my 4-month-old ing their eating habits? I have considson every once in a while. The ered giving a restaurant gift card, but that doesn’t seem as personal. problem is, she informed me Dear Abby that she rubs his gums and lets It seems years ago people never put him chew on her fingers. I find so much thought into making a dish JEANNE and taking it to the neighbors. Can this gross and strange. Clean PHILLIPS you give me some insight? – WANTS fingers or not, I’d prefer she TO HELP IN MICHIGAN not do this. She only has him a couple of DEAR WANTS TO HELP: I don’t think you hours at a time, and he has teething toys.

Am I overreacting? If not, how do I politely inform my friend that I’d rather she not put her fingers in my baby’s mouth? I can’t think of a way to explain it that wouldn’t offend her. – OFF LIMITS IN IDAHO DEAR OFF LIMITS: What your friend is doing is neither gross nor strange. She was probably trying to soothe your teething baby who was showing signs of discomfort. Her fingers may have been more comfortable to chew on than the hard toy. However, you are the parent and if you prefer no more fingers in your baby’s mouth, you should tell that to your friend and she shouldn’t take offense.

••• DEAR ABBY: I often have thought about cooking food and taking it to neighbors when they experience a death in the family or a new baby, etc. I know when my parents passed away, kind relatives and neighbors brought us so much food we didn’t know what to do with it all. But it was greatly appreciated and helped us more than they could ever know.

My problem is I tend to overthink this and then not follow through. (What if they don’t eat meat?

are overthinking at all. The questions in your mind are intelligent ones. That’s why you should pick up the phone and tell the families that you intend to bring them a gift of food, but before you do, you would like to know if they have any dietary restrictions. (Perhaps they already have a freezer full of cakes, pies and cookies and would enjoy something more solid – like a casserole?) I am sure your thoughtfulness would be appreciated if you called to offer your condolences and asked what they could use.

••• DEAR ABBY: Isn’t the rule of etiquette that when a gift is given, it belongs to the recipient?

My mother sends gifts to our infant daughter.

She is the first grandbaby, and my mother is a doting grandparent. My question is what should happen when my child outgrows the items – clothing, shoes, toys, etc. My mother expects me to put them all in a storage bin and return them to her.

There have been times when I have packed up things to give to friends who have younger daughters than ours, or taken them to a resale shop. My mother then becomes upset that I’m not returning the items to her. She is saving them for my sister, who isn’t even pregnant yet.

While I have no issue with saving some things for a potential niece, my friends need these things NOW, and I feel strange essentially being obligated to return them. Is my mom out of line?

It’s off-putting to receive a gift that comes with a return clause. – CONFUSED IN CENTRAL TEXAS DEAR CONFUSED: It appears your mother is not only a doting grandma, but also someone who is determined to get a double bang for her buck. Once given, a gift DOES belong to the recipient. Otherwise, it’s not a gift but a loan.

And yes, however well-intentioned your mother may be, she is out of line to demand that everything she has given be returned to her. (I mean, what will she do if your sister has only boys?)

••• DEAR ABBY: When I’m dining out, sometimes the flatware is wrapped and banded in a large paper napkin. Do I use this napkin for cleaning myself, or do I ask for more napkins? – UNSURE IN CONNECTICUT DEAR UNSURE: Place the napkin in your lap, and if you would like to have more, do not hesitate to ask your server. It is not a breach of etiquette to do so.

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MAP Louisville, an acronym for Making Acceptance Possible, is in its sixth year of hosting a glamorous and engaging event to benefit the LGBTQ community. This year’s event, taking place on January 15 at the Brown Theatre, will benefit Fairness Campaign. To learn more details about this extraordinary movement, we chatted with Glenn Wright, the event chair of MAP Louisville.

What is MAP Louisville?

MAP Louisville is a fun event designed in a way that enhances awareness, stimulates support for a much-needed cause and puts a smile on everyone’s face. We do this by bringing in entertainment, like Brad Loekle, that is as unique as our community and as supportive as our patrons. MAP is an acronym for Making Acceptance Possible, and this can only be accomplished by coming together with the same goal: acceptance and equality. All proceeds from this event go to support the Fairness Campaign.

What can guests expect at the event?

Guests of MAP Louisville 2016 can expect to be entertained by The Louisville Gay Men’s Chorus, The Derby City Sisters, DJ Brios and the very talented Brad Loekle (bradloekle.com). VIP patrons can enjoy an open bar in the VIP Lounge, where meetand-greets and photo ops with Brad and other entertainers will be available. Guests can also expect to have access to some great silent auction items donated by many community supporters and be able to take advantage of some promotions as well. After the event concludes, every guest will get free admission to Play Dance Bar for the MAP after party. While we strive to make each MAP unique, we feel that above anything else, every guest of any MAP event can expect that all proceeds will go to support a community charity that everyone will benefit from. Oh, and they can also expect some surprises in the lobby and the VIP Lounge.

Why is the event important for the LGBTQ and greater Louisville community?

MAP Louisville is important for the LGBTQ community in that we work diligently to provide a January event for the greater Louisville area that lets our patrons sit back, laugh, mingle, meet new people, dance, take home some prizes and all in all support a local charity. During the event’s first four years, we helped raise money for the Louisville Youth Group (LYG), an organization that has many great programs and services for LGBTQ folks, supporting youth between the ages of 12 and 21. Some of these kids struggle with a lot of things that non-accepting community or family members cause. When the battle for marriage equality heated up in Kentucky and across the nation, we changed beneficiaries to the

Fairness Campaign. By doing so, we felt that MAP could still ultimately support the kids of LYG by raising funds for an organization that is paving the way for their future. Fairness has been on the front lines of the battle for equality in the greater Louisville area and across the entire state of Kentucky. Chris Hartman, director of Fairness Campaign, has been wonderful to work with, and his passion for change and equality comes out every step of the way. It makes those of us working on MAP Louisville events excited to help raise monies that will help Fairness make great changes for us all.

How has the event grown over the years?

The first MAP event was planned and launched in less than three months. There were roughly 100 patrons at the inaugural event hosted at 21c, and we raised more money than I thought we could in such a short time. That year, the proceeds were split between LYG and Louisville AIDS Walk. Over the past five years, MAP Louisville has grown in community awareness, sponsorship and attendance. Additionally, we have had the wonderful pleasure or working with people like Coco Peru, Dixie Longate, The Derby City Sisters, The Louisville Gay Men’s Chorus and many more.

How do you hope the event changes in years to come?

We hope that more and more companies come on as sponsors. That will demonstrate their support to the community and help us grow the event, attracting more patrons. If we can attract more and more patrons, we ultimately can raise much-needed funds for the organization(s) the MAP Louisville event is supporting. It can also provide the means for us to bring in bigger named entertainment and diversify the event or add additional events throughout the year to keep the community engaged.

Is it too late to get tickets?

ABSOLUTELY NOT! There are still some great seats available. You can buy those at the box office at the Kentucky Center or online for the Brown Theatre. We have info and links on our website at maplouisville.com. VT

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he holiday season is known as the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be the most stressful time of the year. With the chaos of Christmas behind us, what easier way to reward yourself than with a Louisville staycation? And there’s no better place to do so than at Louisville’s most unique new hotel: Aloft Louisville Downtown.

from its aesthetic to its amenities, the hotel is the perfect place for what Jenney calls “the youthful-minded.”

“It’s on the light fixtures in the hallways, on the pillows in the rooms and on the window treatments and shades.”

The lobby is just as modern as the rooms “And what the youthful-minded want is a comfortable bed and fast while also paying homage to the city and its hisInternet,” Jenney asserts. And Aloft tory. Repurposed manhole covers form an art delivers exceptionally on both fronts. display, and chairs are made out of bourbon Staff The ultra comfortable Sealy beds are barrel staves. The entire atmosphere is at once Writer custom made for Aloft, and as far as contemporary and classic; just like Louisville, it the wi-fi goes, “We have the fastest respects the traditions of the past while comREMY high-speed of any hotel in the city at pounding its image with modern idiosyncrasies.

SISK over 100 megabits per second,” JenTucked away in the literal corner of the lobby ney describes. “So you could have up is Corner, the hotel’s cocktail to five devices surfing, vidlounge. Other Aloft hotels eo-streaming, anything at the Opportunity Knocks... around the country brand

same time – every room in the bars as W XYZ, but From the moment you walk through the door the hotel could be doing that Louisville’s is the first to veer at Aloft, you immediately feel transported out and you wouldn’t know it.” from the standard. “With the of Louisville and into one of the nation’s bigIn addition to the rooms’ local developer and owner, gest and most cosmopolitan cities. The decor we were allowed to bring in is modern and sleek, seductive and futuristic technological elements, the very design reflects Aloft’s our own concept and be a litwithout appearing pretentious or cloying. The tle more Kentucky and Louspace is used efficiently with just enough deco- modernity. A pixelation patisville-friendly – and more ration present to realize the design without cre- tern speckles the spaces and creates both an alluring aesbourbon-friendly, obviousating clutter. thetic and a symbol of Aloft’s ly!” says Kelly Slat, Aloft’s “By design, Aloft is a very minimalistic urban contemporary foundation. food and beverage director. brand,” relates Lauren Jenney, director of sales “The pixelation is a design www.bhhsparksweisberg.com In addition to the cockand marketing. “You will not find a more tech- element you see throughout 502-238-1921 tails, Corner offers small nologically advanced hotel in town.” Indeed, the hotel,” Jenney explains. plates, perfect for sharing A member of the franchise system of BHH Affiliates, LLC

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That was definitely the direction we wanted – come in here, have a bite to eat and a few great cocktails, go out for the night, then come back and have a cocktail before heading up to the room.”

The food menu incorporates classic flavors from Kentucky and even features local desserts from Desserts by Helen. Though there is a robust selection of sandwiches to choose from, the focus is on the starters and shareable dishes.

Corner services the entire lobby of Aloft, and with lounge-style furniture, even the seating is conducive to sharing some of Corner’s three dips and chips or deviled eggs.

Additionally, on the actual corner of Main and First is Corner’s patio that includes plenty of outdoor seating and radiant heating so that it can be enjoyed year-round. Corner is currently open only for dinner 5 p.m. until midnight Sunday through Thursday and until 1 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. For Yum! Center games, they will open early with the idea of getting game-goers a quick snack before the event. The goal is to be “fast, small and shareable,” Slat expresses.

And with nearly 70 bourbons, guests certainly won’t leave thirsty. “It’s a causal and relaxed atmosphere but also an educational one,” Slat says, alluding to the bourbon education offered to anyone interested, whether local or from out of town. “I try to educate guests first on what makes bourbon bourbon and what makes it so unique,” describes bartender Matt Burlingame.

“So I try to explain the different styles and also find out what their palate is. If I can find out what they like to drink normally, I can try to steer them to something that I think would be good bourbon starting point.”

But it’s not just bourbon – there’s an array of diverse cocktails available, including the Key Lime Fizz, a semi-sweet libation made with vodka, pineapple shrub, lime juice, demerara and vanilla soda that’s wholly evocative of summer. “It’s not overly sweet – it’s just something different and fun,” says Slat.

Corner just rolled out a happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m. daily and looks forward to introducing a lunch service sometime soon along with regular live music performances in the evening. So whether you’re stopping by after work at Corner’s corner bar or treating yourself to a weekend away in town, Aloft is your destination for an experience that’s exciting, engaging and absolutely one-of-a-kind. VT W W W . V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M • D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 5

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sion area. When we made our way over hen choosing to see a to the vast space dedicated to filling our movie in the theater, empty stomachs with movie munchyou can weigh your ies, we opted for the staple popcorn, options based on proximity or candy, soda and all-beef hot dogs. We the experience they guarantee. had to resist the option of White Castle sliders offered up among other decMaybe I’m the type that can find Out & About adent choices. satisfaction in a nearly empty, small auditorium sitting upright Of course, as many theaters have BENNETT while sipping on a black coffee, DUCKWORTH caught on to the demand, beer and wine are sold as well. If sipping on but there are some major advansome suds or fermented grape juice sounds like tages to seeking out a big new place to see a relaxing way to enjoy a movie, things get reala movie. Off I-64 in Middletown sits a ly comfortable when you enter any of the theater new state-of-the-art movie theater with auditoriums, which all house electric cozy leath14 auditoriums and an array of unique fea- er recliners for the seating of all customers. As we tures. Xscape is a new national theater made our way into the Xtreme Xscape Presentachain, and the Blankenbaker 14 is their tion house number two, we turned off our phones and made ourselves too comfortable. You can litfirst Kentucky location. erally lay back and enjoy the show. Just don’t fall asleep! Snorers are more annoying than texters.

When you make your way past the other developments in Sycamore Station Place, the multiplex glows at the top of the hill as a beacon for people going to see “Star Wars,” “The Big Short” and “Daddy’s Home” – but mostly “Star Wars.”

Following advances since the beginning of the digital conversion boom, Xscape also features 4K projection, promising an image with twice the detail compared to the standard digital projection found in most theaters.

My lady and I were going to see “Star Wars” on a December night (for the second time), and it was raining hard. Parking was not an issue, considering the place was packed and we had pre-purchased tickets for a sold-out show.

More detail is necessary because two of the houses feature what are now the largest movie screens in the Louisville area for anyone with a desire to get more size out of their spectacle. The curved 70-foot tall giants dominate their respective auditoriums of stadium recliners assuring an immersive viewing experience.

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Dolby Atmos process to provide the most dynamic digital surround sound available. This is accomplished through 50 speakers – some of which are attached to the ceiling to emit noises from above! In “The Force Awakens,” the deep bass of the spaceships and the high treble of the strings in John Williams’ score had equal power with crystal-clear dialogue in between.

Xscape also has a rewards program for racking up points with every ticket purchased. I’m sure that big movie loving families could see some immediate benefits in this. Naturally, closed captioning sets and listening devices are available. Theater rental can also be arranged as well if you are planning a very special event.

The world of movie presentation has changed and so have audiences. People have better home viewing options than ever before and some people don’t even have the attention span. For die-hard movie fans like me, it’s hard to be sure of what experience you’re getting when you go to the movies. Concession options can be annoyingly limited; IMAX is more often a name than the unique big screen experience implied; some theater seating can be uncomfortable; and sound can still be really bad in some places.

Blankenbaker 14 demonstrates the industry’s adaptation to some of the key problems moviegoers observe. As a result, it’s big, it’s pleasantly thunderous and you can slip into that couch-like trance typically found at home while nibbling on a variety of crunchy snacks. It will be interesting to see what happens in the near future for this advanced establishment, which I’m sure will continue its big business. VT For more information or online ticketing, visit xscapetheatres.com.

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a mechanic, he’s the guy you call. tar Wars: Episode He locates the original instruction VII - The Force manual and restores everything Awakens” is the sevback to its factory settings. You enth entry in the sci-fi/fanshould be thankful that he got it tasy franchise, which started back to proper working conditions, but you may also feel that guilty in 1977. It is the first movie Film urge to stop him from using it as to take place after 1983’s soon as possible. “Star Trek: Into “Return of the Jedi” and is BENNETT Darkness” is reason enough. also the beginning of a third DUCKWORTH Abrams is not a creative force; trilogy of movies among end- bennettduckworth.blogspot.com he’s a competent maker of films less “expanded universe” films cur- with deep perception rently in development by the new Dis- for achieving tone by ney-owned version of Lucasfilm. With borrowing from the all those eccentric details aside, I am best. He hasn't made happy to say that this is a fun adven- a great Star Wars film; he’s merely fixed Star ture film with plenty to enjoy for long- Wars by opening possitime fans as well as the uninitiated. bilities for other gifted

The new story follows a young woman named Rey (Daisy Ridley), living a sad existence as a destitute scavenger on a desert planet; a robot named BB-8 carrying important data; a turncoat stormtrooper named Finn (John Boyega); an expert fighter pilot named Poe Dameron (Oscar Isaac); and a mysterious masked Sith Lord named Kylo Ren (Adam Driver) who is working with a rebirth of the fallen Empire known as the First Order.

Following a formula deliberately similar to the original “Star Wars” (1977), Rey and Finn learn about the existence of the Force and the importance in defeating the giant oppressive regime holding a catastrophic secret weapon – but this time the young heroes find mentors in old familiar characters from the original trilogy.

Han (Harrison Ford), Chewie (Peter Mayhew) and Leia (Carrie Fisher) are all back, and the ongoing subplot of this new trilogy revolves around the disappearance of Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill) – last of the Jedi and the only hope for everyone and everything that is good in that galaxy far, far away.

As the first Star Wars movie to be made outside of creator George Lucas’ control, I got what I was expecting: an awesome production with cinematic cinematography and effective special effects starring believable characters who survive threats that feel threatening. Prequel haters should know what I’m talking about here.

If a franchise is a malfunctioning or broken piece of equipment and director J.J. Abrams is

for Star Wars, if not a distraction from all the realism this film achieves.

“The Force Awakens” is far from perfect, but it rights a lot of wrongs that have happened to the franchise. The important thing to take from my viewing of the film is that I was rarely uneasy with what I was experiencing. It was a fun movie with the guts to make bold decisions in order to get things moving again.

I can’t wait to see what happens next, but until 2017, I’ll try to get on with my life. VT

filmmakers who have the privilege of being in line to helm it.

Some fans will be disappointed in this film’s inability to tell a new story or the unending questions regarding what took place over the last three decades that resulted in such bad circumstances for the old heroes. I never had a finite opinion of what became of the galaxy after the Emperor’s death or what our heroes would do next. I just know that I’m very appreciative of this film’s new characters. They just may be more interesting than the old ones.

My only major disappointment in this new movie is with the briefly shown new supervillain, the Supreme Leader Snoke which may be the first dip in Andy Serkis’ progressive legacy for inhabiting compelling motion-capture CGI characters. He’s just too generic looking

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ny produces three operas per seaouisville is indeed rich son in Louisville’s Brown Theatre with professional arts and boasts several ancillary proorganizations – more grams throughout the year as well. so than many would expect It also offers several educationfor a not-so-big city in Kenal opportunities such as bringing pieces of the opera into the classtucky. With Actors Theatre, Arts & room to help students engage with Stage One, Kentucky ShakeEntertainment the art form. speare, Louisville Orchestra In 2006, David Roth was named and Louisville Ballet, there is REMY the general director of Kentucky no dearth of entertainment SISK Opera and truly brought the comoptions put on by the absopany into the 21st century. He was lute best in the industry. And in addi- adored by audiences and performers alike, tion to the aforementioned compa- which made his passing in July 2015 all the nies, Louisville is also fortunate to more bitter. host Kentucky Opera, the only proJoseph Mechavich, who has been with fessional opera company in Kentucky. the Opera since 2007 and has been princiKentucky Opera was founded in 1952 and has been growing ever since. The compa-

pal conductor since 2010, has since assumed leadership; however, he is quick to praise Roth for his remarkable contributions to the forward movement of the company. “Under David Roth’s leadership, the Opera really tackled some wonderful masterworks – some masterworks that are rarely done and that need to be seen by audiences in the Commonwealth,” Mechavich contends. “And David was very committed to bringing those masterpieces – unheard of or rare masterpieces – to the patrons of Kentucky Opera.”

Indeed, Roth brought the company genuinely spectacular works that not only adhered to the astounding standards of the Opera but also engaged with younger, modern audiences. Mechavich certainly looks forward to cultivating the foundation laid by Roth and to upholding his legacy. “I think as we

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are getting our feet wet in planning the 16/17 season, we’re reminded of our commitment to what our duty is as an opera company – in terms of bringing these masterworks in an artistic sense and also in a financial sense,” he describes. “We really are committed to the foundation, the repertoire, the stories and the music that resonate with our patrons of Kentucky.”

But before the Opera can really dive into next season, there’s still one show left in the current season: “Show Boat,” a classic American musical by Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein II. Mechavich is the first to acknowledge that many may wonder why a professional opera company is producing something that isn’t, well, an opera.

“I think David believed, and I certainly believe, that our great tradition here in this country, American music theatre, and opera are directly related,” he muses. “There are opera companies around the country that are embracing our own musical theatre traditions because number one, it attracts a new audience because it’s not traditional opera.

But more importantly artistically, it brings a serious story that is surrounded by spectacle, which is the same sort of motive, same sort of germ cell that is in opera.”

Moreover, the very premise of this particular show seems strikingly operatic in its construction. “Show Boat is this amazing story that has conflict and struggles of love, but it still has everything you would attribute to an opera: big chorus, big tunes, a full orchestra – every one of those elements are in ‘Show Boat,’” Mechavich emphasizes.

Additionally, the performers themselves are of the superior quality patrons have come to expect from the Opera. “We have assembled an outrageously outstanding cast,” he affirms. “David and I were both very committed to hire singer-actors. So what you’re going to see in ‘Show Boat’ are amazing voices that have amazing acting chops to really bring this show to life.”

The excitement is building for “Show Boat,” running February 18-21 in the Brown Theatre, and for Carnevale 2016, the Opera’s annual fundraiser, taking place this year on January 30. For more information on “Show Boat” or the company in general, visit kyopera.org and be sure to get out and support one of Louisville’s most exquisite arts organizations. VT

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by Cherry on Top. Single admission is $100, and VIP tables including table service and two bottles are $1,000.

MORE INFO thegillespie.com or 502.584.8080 NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE GILLESPIE This dazzling event space is the perfect setting for your New Year’s Eve! The event will start at 9 p.m. and feature an open top shelf bar, a champagne toast at midnight, hors d’oeuvres and music by DJ MIKUS. Single admission is $60, and VIP tables including table service and two bottles are $800.

MORE INFO thegillespie.com or 502.584.8080 NEW YEAR’S EVE PROHIBITION ERA DANCE PARTY Join 91.9 for a Prohibition Era Dance Party to say goodbye to 2015 live from Headliners! WFPK DJs Matt Anthony and Woodrow on the Radio will be spinning wax. Billy Goat Strut Revue is the house band and will be joined by guest vocalists Zach Longoria and Carly Johnson.

Burlesque troupe Vaudeville Louisville will be there too! Tickets are just $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The event sold out early last year, so order your tickets now! Doors open at 8 p.m.

MORE INFO wfpk.org or 502.814.6500 KID ROCK’S NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH The KFC Yum! Center will present fans in the city of Louisville with a unique party experience when the Kid Rock’s New Year’s Eve Bash D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 5 • W W W . V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

lights up downtown Louisville on December 31, 2015. The event, presented by Summit Media Louisville, will kick off at 9 p.m. with Kid Rock ringing in 2016 from the stage at midnight.

Guests can also expect a festive atmosphere complete with drink specials, party favors and a huge balloon drop alongside a celebratory countdown. Tickets start at $20.

MORE INFO kidrock.com/tour “A TASTE OF GOOD LUCK” NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER AT BUTCHERTOWN GROCERY The “A Taste of Good Luck” will feature chef Bobby Benjamin’s takes on Italian, American, Russian, Israeli, Hungarian and Portuguese dishes commonly served to celebrate the New Year and bring good fortune. The seven-course meal is $125 per person, plus tax and gratuity, with additional wine pairings available for $60.

Dinner starts at 7 p.m.

MORE INFO 502.742.8315 NEW YEAR’S EVE AT HOLY GRALE Join Holy Grale for a special “throwback” fivecourse pairing menu that pays homage to some of the dishes it has served over the past five years. Full menu to be posted soon, but expect appearances from the Commonwealth Cure kimchi sausage corn dog, pork belly steam buns, quail scotch egg, pickle plate, mini-cheeseburger and sweet potato beignets with ice cream.

Your entertainment for the evening will be provided by DJ Laylow. The seating will take place at 8 p.m. and costs $95 per person plus tax and gratuity. Included is the five-course meal, beer pairings and toast.

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MORE INFO 502.583.1234 NEW YEAR’S EVE AT THE BRISTOL The Bristol Bar and Grille is offering customers two options to celebrate New Year’s Eve on December 31. If wine is your drink of choice, join the Bristol in Jeffersonville for a worldly five-course wine and food travelogue. For those who prefer Kentucky’s native spirit, the Bristol Downtown is bringing back its popular Pappy New Year. Guests at the Bristol in Jeffersonville will be treated to international selections from Master Sommelier Scott Harper and food from chef Heather Brown beginning at 8 p.m.

Bourbon lovers don’t want to miss the Bristol downtown’s four-course feast prepared by Executive Chef Ramon Forcelledo complete with a flight of Pappy Van Winkle bourbon that includes one pour of 12-year Van Winkle Special Reserve and highly sought-after Pappy Van Winkle 15, 20 and 23-year-old batches. The Pappy New Year evening kicks off at 5 p.m. with seating until 10 p.m. Cost is $90 per person, not including tax and gratuity.

MORE INFO 812.218.1995 (Jeffersonville) or 502.582.1995 (Downtown) CROWNE PLAZA NEW YEAR’S EVE BASH Ring in the New Year at the Crowne Plaza Louisville Hotel with the band Soul Circus! New Year’s Eve couple’s packages start at $299.

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WOODFORD RESERVE NEW YEAR’S DINNER Begin your New Year’s Eve plans at the Woodford Reserve Distillery with a six-course meal prepared by Chef-in-Residence Ouita Michel and Chef Nat Henton. The evening starts with a flavor wheel experience alongside Woodford Reserve Distiller’s Select and Double Oaked. Next, your taste buds will indulge in everything from smoked lobster salad to beef tenderloin to bourbon apple strudel – one of Chef Henton’s famous specialties. Welcome cocktails will be at 5:30 p.m. followed by a distillery tour at 6 and dinner at 7. Cost is $100 per person, and reservations are required.

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TIERNEY SUTTON AT THE CLIFTON CENTER The Clifton Center, located at 2117 Payne St., will host a concert by the renowned jazz vocalist Tierney Sutton on the Eifler Theater stage on Friday, January 8 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased online at cliftoncenter.org or at Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave. A seven-time Grammy nominee, Sutton has received six consecutive nominations for “Best Jazz Vocal Album” – a nomination for every project she has released for the last decade. In 2013, she released “After Blue,” a jazz-inspired re-imagining of the legacy of Joni Mitchell. The album received wide acclaim and was Sutton’s breakout as a leader without her longtime band.

Sutton’s “After Blue: The Joni Mitchell Project” continues to tour the world.

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T U E S DAY, JA N UA R Y 5 “TWELFTH NIGHT” PRESENTED BY KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE Stepping outside of Central Park and into The Bomhard Theatre of The Kentucky Center, seminal Louisville theatre company Kentucky Shakespeare is expanding their performance season and hitting the scene in January with William Shakespeare’s uproarious “Twelfth Night (or What You Will).” A comedy of gender confusion, in which a girl disguises herself as a man to be near the count she adores only to be pursued by the woman he loves, “Twelfth Night” is sure to have the audience in stitches with its blend of wit and charm. Tickets are $20, and the show runs through January 10.

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SEVENTH ANNUAL JAM FOR A CURE Time to “dance to the music” to the sounds of four bands ready to JAM in support of a World Free of MS and the National MS Society Kentucky Southeast Indiana Chapter! The Greg Foresman Band, John Mann, Danny Flanigan & the Rain Chorus and The Tim Krekel Tribute Band featuring Greg Foresman, Tim Halcomb, Aaron Montgomery and other members of the local band V-Groove are all set to take the stage at Headliners at 7 p.m. to not only give guests a great time but also make a difference. Tickets are $10, and doors open at 6:30.

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WFPK 20TH ANNIVERSARY Join 91.9 WFPK as it celebrates 20 years of Radio Louisville! This Louisville All Star Jam will featuring Ben Sollee, Wax Fang, Twin Limb, members of Houndmouth, musician and host of WFPK’s Sir Microcosm Dave Givan and A Tribute to Tim Krekel with Greg Foresman, Danny Flanigan and John Mann! Proceeds from the concert benefit 91.9 WFPK. A special VIP ticket will include a 20th Anniversary t-shirt and admission to the after party at the Brown Theatre featuring WFPK Night Visions hosts, OK Deejays and LMA Live DJ of the Year winner Sam Sneed, a cake cutting, a photo booth and your favorite on-air hosts. The show itself also will take place in the Brown Theatre. Standard tickets are $25,

“THE BOYS IN THE BAND” PRESENTED BY PANDORA PRODUCTIONS The third show of Pandora’s 2015-16 season, this play represents a major milestone in American theatre as the first play to openly portray the pleasures, miseries and private lives of gay men.

Mart Crowley’s “The Boys in the Band” is set during Harold’s 32nd birthday party. The evening begins as a hilarious and spirited celebration among friends until unexpected guests and games reveal tensions that unravel these men’s souls. The party moves to a heart-wrenching and climactic end. The show will be presented in The Henry Clay Theatre through January 17, and

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MODERN LOUISVILLE LAUNCH PARTY Modern Louisville is ready to unveil its January/ February issue featuring Fairness Campaign Director Chris Hartman! Join us for the Launch Party, taking place January 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Mercury Ballroom, 611 S. Fourth St. Light hors d’oeuvres will be served, and a cash bar will be available. Guests will also be treated to a special preview of “American Idiot” presented by Acting Against Cancer. Admission is free, and everyone will receive copy of the new issue!

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F R I DAY, JA N UA R Y 1 5 BIZ MARKIE PRESENTS ’80S VS. ’90S MASHUP BASH The legendary Biz Markie brings more than 26 years of solid hip-hop acumen and an overwhelming fan-base that stretches from New York City to Japan to Europe. At the age of 14, Marcel Hall dazzled his neighborhood under the alias of Biz Markie. Now, older and immensely wiser, Biz continues to be universally praised by the ever-fickle and unforgiving hip-hop industry. This is no easy feat to accomplish, and Biz is the definition of longevity as he has managed to remain one of the most notable artists and DJs in the industry. He’ll bring his mashup show to Mercury Ballroom on January 15 with $15 tickets.

MORE INFO bizmarkie.com MAP LOUISVILLE 2016 MAP Louisville is in its sixth year of acting as a community fundraiser that brings together many different organizations, companies and individual supporters. MAP Louisville is a fun event designed in a way that enhances awareness, stimulates support for a much-needed cause and puts a smile on everyone’s face. It does so by bringing in entertainment that is as unique as its community and as supportive as its patrons.

MAP is an acronym for Making Acceptance Possible, and this can only be accomplished by coming together with the same goal: acceptance and equality. Entertainer for MAP 2016, Brad Loekle, has hit the scene in recent years as one of the freshest and wildest comedians in America. He will be performing his show, “My Big Gay Life” in the Brown Theatre. Tickets to just the show are $45, and a VIP experience is $75. Proceeds from the event benefit the Fairness Campaign.

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pets of the week Two-year-old Rosie is a Retriever mix who needs a family with another dog to help her come out of her shell. Rosie is very shy around people and sad at the shelter; however, when she is with another dog, Rosie comes to life. She’s happy and playful and open to people. Do you have a dog at home who could show Rosie the ropes? Do you have patience to watch her bloom? Then Rosie needs you. She’s spayed, micro-chipped and up-to-date on her vaccinations. Come meet her today at the Kentucky Humane Society’s Main Campus, 241 Steedly Drive.

Boo Boo is an adorable and loving 7-year-old Domestic Shorthair Tabby mix. He has spent time with dogs, other cats and children, and he has gotten along with all of them.

Boo Boo loves to be loved and is happy in your arms or in your lap. Boo Boo is FIV+, which means that he should only be in a home with other FIV+ kitties or in a home with no other cats. Rest assured, Boo Boo can live a happy, healthy life with this condition, and he’d love an opportunity to prove to you just how loving he is. Would you come to meet him? He’s neutered, micro-chipped, up-to-date on vaccinations and waiting for you at the Kentucky Humane Society’s Main Campus, 241 Steedly Drive.

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