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INDEX

Sports Card Chronicle ��������������������������������������������������������������18 Catnip ����������������������������������������������������������������������������19 UofL vs� Virginia Tech �������������������������������������������������� 20 Taylor’s 10����������������������������������������������������������������������21 UofL vs� North Carolina ������������������������������������������������22 High School Sports �������������������������������������������������������23 Game of the Week ������������������������������������������������������� 24

Society

Louisville Heart Ball ������������������������������������������������������26 Shakespeare in Love Gala��������������������������������������������27 Party with Purpose ��������������������������������������������������������28 Dreamer’s Ball ��������������������������������������������������������������29 Dancing with Prospect Stars ����������������������������������������30 Tailspin Ale Fest ������������������������������������������������������������32 The CAPER ��������������������������������������������������������������������33 Celebration of Service and Survival �����������������������������34 Visiting Artist Open House �������������������������������������������35 AFBI Launch ������������������������������������������������������������������36 Berkshire Hathaway Awards ����������������������������������������37 Whitehall Valentine’s Dinner ����������������������������������������38 Partyline ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 40 On the Town with Veteran Photographer John H. Harralson Jr.

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Life

Spotlight: Bourbon Classic ������������������������������������������ 44 Fashion: Pix Shoes��������������������������������������������������������45 Health & Wellness: The J ��������������������������������������������� 46 Tastes: Southwestern Chicken Naan Pizza ������������������47 Out & About: Wine, Women & Shoes ���������������������������48 Prestigious Properties: Barry Wooley Designs ������������50 Homes: Closet Factory �������������������������������������������������54 Arts & Entertainment: Oscar Films at the Speed ���������56 Voice of Style: Dillard’s Shoes ��������������������������������������57

Features Best Foot Forward

We talk to the inspiring women behind Wine, Women & Shoes����������������������������������������� 6

A Visionary Venture

The Marketing Co� is celebrating 35 years in business ������������������������������������������������ 12

Design from the Inside Out

Barry Wooley knows his clients sometimes better than they know themselves ����������������� 50

Essentials Masthead �������������������������������5 Business Briefs�������������������� 13 Obituaries���������������������������� 14

Event Calendar ������������������� 58 Dear Abby ���������������������������60 Classifieds ��������������������������� 61

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In our 2016 event roundup, The Voice-Tribune named Wine, Women & Shoes as the “Best Dressed Crowd” of the year. It was not a difficult choice. Those who descend upon The Henry Clay in support of Family Scholar House, often with stilettos and platforms in hand as they transfer out of their winter boots, are definitely there to make a fashion statement. For the third year, I have been tasked with the unenviable job of selecting the “Best in Shoe” from a room full of well-heeled women, and for the first year ever, I will also be selecting a “Best Dressed” from head to peep-toe. So, if you are in attendance and you see me walking around with my head down like Charlie Brown, it’s because I am in pursuit of the perfect shoe. Please say hello and humor me by telling me “who” you are wearing or if your look has a special story. I’m a sucker for vintage with a past. While I do enjoy admiring your fashion, I don’t particularly enjoy judging it. Perhaps I’ll upload some of my top picks to our Facebook page for public voting so I don’t have to actually make the final call. Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @thevoicetribune so you can weigh in with your opinion.

Speaking of all things in vogue at The Voice, we are excited to unveil over the next few weeks our top fashion picks of the week.

We will have our own certified style squad on the lookout for fashion moments that catch our eye. Thankfully, it won’t always be me, but, as is the theme of this issue, it is a great time to “put your best foot Tonya Abeln forward” and make a fashion statement worth remembering.

Of course, as fun and as entertaining as fashion can be, in the end, it’s only important if it makes you feel good about yourself. As Cathe Dykstra, president and CEO and Chief Possibility Officer of Family Scholar House said, “Wine, Women & Shoes may seem like a frivolous affair to some, but if you look at what we do, we are raising an entire generation of people to be not only leaders, but women. You don’t have to give up one to be the other. A high heel can elevate you to put you eye to eye with a man, on the same level. We are not to be looked down on.”

Remember it’s not the shoe that really matters anyway…it’s the sole.

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By Tonya Abeln

ive a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world!” Marilyn Monroe is often credited for quotes that she didn’t actually author just because the sentiment needed a recognizable face behind it. It doesn’t really matter who said it first – the volunteers, staff and determined women at Family Scholar House are proving it to be true through their annual fundraiser, Wine, Women & Shoes.

Co-chairs of Wine, Women & Shoes Jennifer Powell and Christian Dreisbach.

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On Friday, March 3, Delta Dental will present the Fourth Annual Wine, Women & Shoes fashion show and fundraiser chaired, for the second year in a row, by dynamic community leaders Christian Drieisbach and Jennifer Powell. The duo sat down with The Voice-Tribune in preparation for the event to discuss wine and shoes, but more importantly, the cause for which they volunteer their time.

OH, THE POSSIBILITIES! Chief Possibility Officer and President and CEO of Family Scholar House, Cathe Dykstra, explains the importance of the event and the organization: “There is a reason that we call making a good impression, ‘putting your best foot forward.’ For some of us, that seems more intentional if that best foot is in fabulous footwear. Our Wine, Women & Shoes event is a fun evening with wine tastings, shopping, fashion, friends and shoes. But it is mainly about supporting programs that give our Family Scholar House single parents new opportunities to put their best food forward by being prepared for the future of their dreams.”

For those parent scholars, putting their best foot forward means being prepared for college classes, getting to work on time, making the most of opportunities to learn new things, devoting time to their children and giving back to the community. Cathe continues, “It means attending financial aid education classes and developing a household budget in order to begin saving for homeownership. It means helping children with homework before playtime and demonstrating the work ethic that supports success. As Coco Channel said, ‘Keep your heels, head and standards high.’”

While those parent scholars work diligently with Family Scholar House to put their best foot forward, Wine, Women & Shoes provides an opportunity for supporters of the organization to do the same. Co-Chairs Christian Dreisbach of Jaust Consulting Partners, Inc., and Jennifer Powell, brand director for Southern Comfort at Brown-Forman, have made sure that supporting FSH has never been more fun. There is really no innuendo here – the name says it all. There is a lot to love about wine and shoes, which is why

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2016 Wine, Women & Shoes Von Maur fashion show.

the event has grown over the past three years into one of the hottest fashion events in Louisville.

The well-heeled evening will begin at The Henry Clay with a marketplace filled with accessories and items from local partners and national vendors. Of the shopping extravaganza, Jennifer explains, “It is going to be incredible as always.

I remember showing up last year and it was still gray skies outside and Von Maur had their spring wear out – shoes, purses, jewelry – you couldn’t help but get into that spring state of mind. It’s such a fun way to kick off the season. This winter has been so warm so we’re all bit by the spring bug already.

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Everyone is ready to get a pedicure and put on their spring shoes, and this is just the time to do it.”

Even if winter weather does make a dreaded return before March 3, the WWS planning committee has you covered. In addition to a traditional coat check, they will welcome guests with a boot check so you can easily shed your winter boots in favor of the high heels for which the event is based. And if your load is too heavy or…quelle horreur!...your glass is too empty, they have a solution for that dilemma as well in the form of the ever-popular “Shoe Guys,” who will be working the crowd and showing off the hottest footwear of the season, all on silver platters, of course.

Artie Masterson as well as many other accomplished community leaders. These guys raise funds that help our families throughout the year and how they contribute to the event is invaluable.”

Jennifer illustrates, “Shoe guys are meant to be attentive and make sure you are having a fantastic time. They will top you off, hold your purse or help you to your seat. Keep in mind, however, their motives are not completely altruistic. They are working for tips to donate back to Family Scholar House and they get very competitive. We are excited this year to have Jim Lake, Grant Adams and

The silent and live auctions always offer something beyond the typical gala items while you enjoy your complimentary tastings of world-class wines and bourbon. The blind pulls from the Wall of Wine and Bourbon are also a fun opportunity to contribute and walk away with an item guaranteed at a higher value than you spend. The live auction will include rare experiences and excursions usually centered around fashion with, of course, wine experiences to California and some special bourbon tours thrown in.

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2016 “Shoe Guys” pose with Cathe Dykstra.

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“I thought Jennifer would be great at organizing behind-the-scenes while I would excel at the loud mouth part.”

“To have the opportunity to do something like this with your best friend is a true honor.”

— Christian Drieisbach

— Jennifer Powell

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WLKY’s Vicki Dortch brings her customary eloquence and style to her role as mistress of ceremonies and usually has a famous friend or two check in remotely to toast the event and kick off the designer fashion show sponsored by Von Maur. “Oohs” and “ahhs” can be heard throughout the crowd with the occasional, “That’s so you!” exclaimed as the fashion-minded make notes for their impending Derby season wardrobe.

Truly, the fashion show is happening just as much off the runway as on. Christian notes, “The biggest standout of the night is the fashion. People really make an effort to put together their best look with their wildest shoes.” Their efforts are not lost. A roaming eye will be choosing a “Best in Shoe,” and this year, for the first time, a “Best Dressed” winner, a distinction indeed among this crowd.

Christian and Jennifer will display their own element of fashion throughout the evening as they are both being dressed by Kate Spade for the occasion. “I haven’t been ‘dressed by someone’ since my mom, so this is very exciting,” Jennifer laughs. “Kendall Merrick, our dear friend and member of the board at Family Scholar House, is with Oxmoor Center and arranged for that special perk. We are ecstatic at the opportunity.”

The friends enjoy every minute of executing such a lavish yet important event together. Besides both sharing an extreme commitment to Family Scholar House, they originally thought their strengths complemented each other as partners. Christian jokes, “I thought Jennifer would be great at organizing behind-the-scenes while I would excel at the loud mouth part.” Ultimately, Jennifer assures, “To have the opportunity to do something like this with your best friend is a true honor.”

President and CEO of Family Scholar House Cathe Dykstra.

THE HEART AND SOLE The real stars of the evening are the Family Scholar House honorees. This year, Jasmine Wilkins and Courtney Rasche will be recognized for their achievements. Jasmine graduated for UofL in December 2016 with her B.S.N. and now works full-time at Norton Hospital. Her daughter, Brooklyn, is preparing to start kindergarten next year.

Courtney graduated from UofL in 2015 with her degree in communications. She has a daughter named Annabelle, who just started kindergarten this past year. Since graduation, Courtney landed the job of her dreams, and last month, she closed on her very own home. All are excited for the opportunities afforded to them through Family Scholar House and are committed to giving back to the program that believed in their families and saw their potential even before they saw it in themselves.

The fact that this year’s event is already sold out is great news for Family Scholar House, but bad news for those still hoping to get in on the fun. The lesson is to commit to your ticket early for 2018 when, we hear, the event may expand even larger. However, there is still an opportunity to be a part of the legendary evening from the comfort of your own home. Raffle tickets are still available for the Key to the Closet Raffle, sponsored by ARGI Financial Group.

Only 200 tickets will be sold for $100 each, and one lucky winner will walk away with a $15,000 shopping spree to Von Maur. You do not need to be present to win, and tickets can easily be purchased at winewomenandshoes.com/ louisville.

While wine and shoes may sound like just a fun Friday night out with your girlfriends, the families of Family Scholar House are at the heart of this event. The words of world-renowned shoe designer Christian Louboutin ring true in this case perhaps even more than he intended: “Shoes transform your body language and attitude. They lift you physically and emotionally.”

Wine, Women & Shoes is sure to be another successful year thanks to the work of Jennifer Powell, Christian Dreisbach, Cathe Dykstra and the woman they all credit as the “brains of the operation,” Kellie Johnston of Family Scholar House. It is a night filled with opportunity to “walk in the shoes” of those who need just a little encouragement to take a step toward their full potential. VT

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ern Eswine has always been zealous to learn and take on new things.

But back when he was in college, no one could’ve guessed that in 2017, he’d be leading New Albany-based The Marketing Co. into its 35th year of business.

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Eswine was a music major.

“It wasn’t planned,” Eswine says of his career, a career that’s made him one of the most trusted marketing and general business consultants in the Louisville area.

With Eswine, his wife Donna and three other professionals making up the core staff, The Marketing Co. also draws from independent contractors to complete projects large and small. But rather than focusing on amassing individual projects for lots of different clients, the company’s niche is building relationships with a few close clients and earning their long-term trust.

Among them are Cattleman’s Roadhouse and Derby Dinner Playhouse. Eswine’s company designed Citizens Union Bank’s iconic bear and, more recently, ASI Plumbing’s Tommy the Toilet. The Marketing Co. also has an international client in Indianapolis-based Auto Research Center.

“It’s a partnership,” Eswine says, “because these people are doing what they do best and they’re really good at it, and then they’re allowing us to do what we do best.”

Every client is different, but a certain few principles are always at work. First, the Marketing Co.’s staff does their research to get to know the client’s industry. They study the competition and determine what makes their client unique. And then they find creative ways to keep that client standing out above the rest.

Eswine knows the marketing plan is succeeding when the client’s business starts to climb.

“That’s what drives me – seeing that success, helping them grow,” he says.

The end goal for both parties is the client’s bottom line.

“That’s when we have the most fun,” Eswine says, “when we’re being used in a way that we know that we’re in our sweet spot and they’re in their sweet spot, and together we’re making some

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amazing things happen.”

The staff who work for Eswine and his wife – Nicole Wright, Brady Enders and Jackie Labor – are in the early phases of their careers and bring to the firm an up-and-coming enthusiasm.

Eswine is just as forward-thinking as they are.

He’ll sometimes be first to propose getting a client on a new social media platform. That’s because his years in marketing have taught him that you’ll only succeed as long as you’re looking for new solutions.

And that’s how The Marketing Co. has stayed relevant and profitable over the course of 35 years. Technology has revolutionized business in general and the marketing industry in particular, but Eswine and his company have ridden the wave.

Eswine’s enterprising work ethic came to light many years ago when someone discovered he could draw. That led to a job as an illustrator for the News and Tribune, which led to another newspaper job.

When the paper asked Eswine to start selling ads, he took the challenge and ran with it. Instead of designing and selling one ad at a time – the way his colleagues did it – he would create seven or eight ads and sell them all at once.

Impressed with Eswine’s newspaper ads, several companies started paying him to take on

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projects for them after hours.

After a few years, he went to work for an advertising agency. During Eswine’s tenure, the agency saw rapid growth. He e v e n t u a l - Vern Eswine ly left that agency and started The Marketing Co. in his basement.

Over the years, Eswine has kept his musical aspirations alive, singing and playing the trumpet with a couple of respected bands. VT The Marketing Co. is located at 1100 E. Spring St. in New Albany. For more information, visit marketingcompany. com or call 812.941.7728.

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ACTORS THEATRE OF LOUISVILLE ANNOUNCES 2017-2018 SEASON Artistic Director Les Waters and Managing Director Kevin E. Moore have proudly announced Actors Theatre of Louisville’s 2017-2018 season. The lineup features an entertaining and captivating assemblage of stories, including an epic two-part Tony Award-winning drama, a delightfully wacky comedy spun from a classic children’s song, a moving portrait of a community of workers in a Detroit auto plant, the revival of a hilarious Christmas romp and the return of the two most popular and beloved holiday shows in the region.

Actors Theatre kicks off the Brown-Forman Series with Tony Kushner’s two-part theatrical masterpiece, “Angels in America.” Both plays will be directed by Actors Theatre Associate Artistic Director Meredith McDonough. “Part One: Millennium Approaches” and “Part Two: Perestroik”a will run in rotating repertory from August 29 to October 15, 2017.

These celebrated plays, considered a landmark achievement in American playwriting, take place in the early days of the AIDS epidemic. Following a band of characters and their intersecting personal, political and spiritual crises, Kushner examines how the forces of history impact individual lives during a time of intense social change.

Actors Theatre will present Anne Washburn’s “Little Bunny Foo Foo” January 9-February 4, 2018. Directed by Actors Theatre Artistic Director Les Waters, this playful re-imagining of the classic children’s song, with original music by Dave Malloy (currently represented on Broadway with the hit musical “Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812”), is goofy fun for anyone who is still (or has ever been) a kid.

A powerful and timely production of “Skeleton Crew” by Dominique Morisseau will take the stage January 24-February 11, 2018. This beautifully written drama traces the shifting bonds and power dynamics within a makeshift family of workers in the heart of Detroit’s struggling auto industry during the 2008 recession.

A special production, yet to be announced, will take the stage in November 2017, rounding out Actors Theatre’s BrownForman Series.

Actors Theatre will once again celebrate the holidays with Louisville’s favorite family traditions: Fifth Third Bank’s “Dracula,” adapted by William McNulty, September 6-November 2, 2017, and Fifth Third Bank’s “A Christmas Carol,” adapted by Barbara Fields, November 21-December 23, 2017. Added to the holiday offerings this year, Joe Mantello’s adaptation of David Sedaris’ hilarious and irreverent Christmas adventure, “The Santaland Diaries,” directed by Associate Artistic Director Meredith McDonough will be produced in the Victor Jory Theatre December 1-December 23, 2017.

The 2017-2018 Season will culminate with the 42nd Humana Festival of New American Plays, February 28-April 8, 2018.

The festival is the country’s leading opportunity to see groundbreaking, brand-new work by American theater’s most talented writers. The festival is underwritten by the Humana Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Humana, Inc. The 42nd Humana Festival lineup will be announced in November 2017.

FORECASTLE ANNOUNCES 2017 BOURBON LINEUP AND PROGRAMS Forecastle’s acclaimed Kentucky Bourbon Trail® outpost, the Forecastle Bourbon Lodge®, will return for the festival’s 15-year anniversary with a unique lineup of offerings, education, entertainment, cuisine and hand-picked rarities exclusive to Forecastle. The Wall Street Journal bestselling author Fred Minnick hailed Forecastle as “Bourbon’s most important festival for new consumers,” praising its creation of “future connoisseurs.”

Set to take place July 14-16, 2017 at Waterfront Park,

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to submit your business brief email rsisk@redpinmedia.com Forecastle will feature a diverse collection of Kentucky Bourbon Trail brands offering dozens of selections within the Forecastle Bourbon Lodge experience, including those from Coopers’ Craft, Bulleit, Four Roses, Jim Beam, Larceny, Maker’s Mark, Michter’s, Old Forester, Wild Turkey and Woodford Reserve. The full list of selections can be found at forecastlefest.com.

Now in its fifth year, the Forecastle Bourbon Lodge experience offers a 16,000-square-foot oasis for festival enthusiasts, complete with an outdoor bourbon garden and patio, air-conditioned lodge and full-service restrooms. New in 2017, the Lodge will feature the Rarities Bar, presented and hand-picked by Liquor Barn, featuring unique, one-of-a-kind, limited releases – many unavailable anywhere except Forecastle. Those with Bourbon Lodge memberships, currently available at forecastlefest.com, will have exclusive early access to the release schedule.

HOME, GARDEN & REMODELING SHOW PROMISES TO ENTERTAIN, EDUCATE AND INFORM GUESTS OF ALL AGES The Home, Garden & Remodeling Show presented by Champion and sponsored by LG&E has pulled out all the stops when it comes to entertaining, educating and informing their guests March 3-5 at the Kentucky Exposition Center. This is the largest and longest running locally produced home show in the region.

Back by popular demand is the Disc Connected K9’s Stage sponsored by Logan Lavelle Hunt. These high-flying, high-energy shows are fun for the entire family as the dogs show off their gravity-defying tricks. Guests will be amazed and their hearts warmed by the stories of how of these World Champion performing dogs went from being rescued to the spectacular performers they are today.

On the Garden Stage local experts will help you add curb appeal to your own home as well as teach you how to attract butterflies to your flower beds. The Cooking Stage, brought to you by Semonin Realtors, will feature local chefs that will offer simple and elegant recipes that will WOW everyone’s taste buds. Fun will also be found at the Kids Craft Area with simple activities for kids ages 3 to 10 years of age and the Bug House packed with tropical insects guests of all ages can touch and hold.

The Home, Garden & Remodeling Show gives guests attending the opportunity to attend all of the entertainment and seminars offered as well as peruse the nearly seven-acre show floor with over 300 companies specializing in home improvement products and services.

This is, after all, the place to be when planning your next home improvement projects big or small.

Tickets for the Home, Garden & Remodeling Show are $10 for adults and $9 for senior citizens. Children 15 and under are free. Military members may present their military ID at the ticket booth to gain free entry. A buy one get one free coupon is available on Facebook at facebook.com/ louisvillehomeshow. Tickets can be purchased at the door or ordered online at louisvillehomeshow.com. Parking is $8.

Show hours are Friday and Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. The ticket gate closes one hour prior to closing times.

ABCNEWS.COM WILL BE LIVE STREAMING THE LFS 2017 OSCAR WATCH PARTY Louisville Film Society has received the exciting news that its Oscar Watch Party has been chosen by ABC News to be one of a select few Oscar parties taking place across the country from which they will livestream to online viewers

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across the world. They saw pictures of our past parties and chose the LFS party to feature. abcnews.com will be checking in on parties in New York, Los Angeles, London and now Louisville!

While the official Oscar broadcast takes place on the ABC TV station, the online site receives millions of impressions and will have ABC anchors discussing fashions and predictions and will pop out to our party to see what we’re up to throughout the night. We are so excited for this incredible opportunity to show that our fine city knows how to celebrate Hollywood’s Golden Night.

If you haven’t purchased your ticket, you can today. All of the segments from the livestream will be available online after the event to share. Let’s make this Oscar Watch Party one to remember and one to share with viewers across the globe. Tickets available at louisvillefilmsociety.org/oscarwatch-party/.

GALT HOUSE HOTEL HIRES NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF Galt House Hotel is excited to announce the hiring of Chef Jim Anile as executive chef. Chef Anile has over two decades of experience in creating exceptional hotel and restaurant culinary experiences.

“I am thrilled to be joining the Galt House Hotel and the Louisville culinary community,” said Chef Anile.

“Louisville is known as a foodie city and I look forward to the challenge of creating a memorable menu and dining experience for all guests.”

Most recently, Chef Anile served as executive chef and managing partner for Revolution and L’uva Enoteca in Durham, North Carolina. For the past 10 years, his culinary expertise created a dining experience that help place downtown Durham on the map as a destination for great restaurants.

“Chef Anile is going to be a huge asset to the Galt House Hotel,” said Nick Briner, general manager of the Galt House Hotel. “His deep knowledge of culinary techniques and food styles will benefit our hotel and restaurants as we reinvent ourselves in the future.”

RIVER HOUSE RESTAURANT AND RAW BAR CELEBRATES 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WITH 2 DAY EVENT Chef John Varanese opened River House Restaurant and Raw Bar on Leap Day, February 29, 2016. To celebrate an incredible first year on the Ohio, River House will commemorate its anniversary on both Tuesday, February 28 and Wednesday, March 1. In addition to the regularly featured oysters, shrimp, crab and lobster, the raw bar will be packed with a variety of fresh fish, and diners can select their own catch to enjoy for lunch or dinner.

To add to the excitement, everyone who dines at River House between now and Monday, February 27 will receive a mystery scratch off card containing a special offer, including the chance to win a free dinner up to a $250 value! One mystery scratch off card will be given with each check, but the offer can only be revealed by a River House server and redeemed during the anniversary celebration on February 28 and March 1. Additional offers include a free River Tower or Crab Tower ($70 value), $25 off the diner’s bill, 10 percent off the bill up to $100 discount, a free Brussels sprout appetizer, a free fried green tomato appetizer, a free grilled oysters appetizer and a free dessert. The mystery cards will not be valid if they have been scratched off prior to being seated at River House on February 28 or March 1.

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Joyce Cochran Burger Joyce Cochran Burger passed away Saturday January 28, 2017 in Louisville, Kentucky.She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years in 2007, Eddie Allen Burger Jr., daughter Barbara Ellen, son, Robert Allen, Mr. & Mrs. R.E. Cochran, sisters Elizabeth and Lula Mae. Joyce graduated from Anchorage High School, then worked for Southern Bell, was an office nurse for Dr. Holmes in Middletown. She was a member of the Jeffcoe Garden Club, Arrangers Guild, State and National Garden Clubs, Bride Club, Kentucky Colonel, and she thoroughly enjoyed riding her tractor in her field. A lifetime member of Anchorage Presbyterian Church, she served as a Deacon, Elder, Sunday School Teacher, Choir, Hand bells, and alter flower arranger for many years.

Joyce is survived by sons, Bruce Lee (Suzie), Mark Edward (Deanna), daughter-in-law Debi, six grandchildren, Nathaniel, Hillary, Cassandra, Trevor, Jacob, and Julia, as well as one niece and three nephews.

In lieu of flowers you can send donations to Anchorage Presbyterian Church at 11403 Park Rd. Anchorage, KY 40223 Visitation was held at Ratterman Funeral Home. A memorial service and reception were

held Friday, February 3, 2017 at Anchorage Presbyterian Church.

William Medcalf Gaar Sr.

William Medcalf Gaar, Sr., 88, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolin, with his family at his side. Bill was born June 8, 1928, in Louisville and is preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Betsy Gaar, parents, Byron & Collie Gaar, sister, June Moore, and brother, Byron Gaar, Jr. Bill attended and graduated from the Anchorage School, Castle Heights Military Academy, University of Louisville Speed School and Babson School of Business.

as and officer in the Navy. Upon completion of his Naval service, Bill and Betsy returned to Anchorage where Bill joined the family business, Louisville Typewriter Company, which later became Commonwealth Data Systems. He was an industry leader in quickly introducing and marketing the rapid technological advances of business machines to the Kentuckiana market throughout his career.

Bill was a lifelong member and elder of the Anchorage Presbyterian church and past board member of the Bellewood Home for Children and the Louisville Rotary Club. He was also a lifelong member of Owl Creek Country Club where he particularly enjoyed golfing with his foursome of dear friends; Jack, Mac & Wally. Bill is survived by his two sons, William Gaar Jr. (Susan) and Todd Gaar (Terri); five grandchildren, Heather Cart (Kevin), Mike Gaar (Tiffany), Chuck Gaar, Justin Gaar (Helena) and Whitney Gaar; one great grandchild, Haley Gaar; and one great great grandchild, Jace Hibben; and a special sisterin-law, Pat Neal.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Stoess Funeral Home, with burial in Floydsburg Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Bellewood Home for Children, 11103 Park Road, Louisville, Ky 40223.

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He is proceeded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, the former Martha Jean Short.

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Freeman Davidson Micou, age 97, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 28, 2017, with his family by his side. Born on December 11, 1919 in Louisville, he was the youngest of four children to Georgia Davidson Micou and William Thomas Micou. Freeman was a graduate of duPont Manual High School, class of 1936. He obtained both his Bachelor of Science Degree and Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Louisville. He spent his business career in the paper industry, where he was President of Southeastern Paper Company until his retirement.

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Holeman (Dan), and seven great grandchildren.

Visitation was held at Pearson’s Funeral Home and the funeral service was be held in the Chapel of Crescent Hill Baptist Church on Friday, February 3, 2017, with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Lynn Scholl Renau

Lynn Scholl Renau, 74, died on December 22, 2016. A proud lifelong Louisvillian, she graduated from the Louisville Collegiate School, received her B.A. in history from the University of Louisville, and her M.S.W. from the University of Louisville Kent School of Social Work.

After an early career in social work, she served as curator of the Filson Club Historical Society and The Kentucky Derby Museum. An antiques expert and longtime judge at the Kentucky State Fair in many categories of their Antiques competitions, she lectured frequently on historic preservation, Kentucky history, silver, and primary document research. She was bestowed the Honorable Order of the Kentucky Colonel for her research on Kentucky’s

early monetary system and honored by Churchill Downs with the Isaac Murphy Award for her trailblazing research on African American contributions to thoroughbred racing.

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She was a champion for historic preservation and helped numerous organizations research, document, and achieve historic landmark status. She was awarded the Historic Preservation Medal in 2008 by the Daughters of the American Revolution for Outstanding Achievement in Historic Preservation. She authored and published “So Close From Home: The Legacy of Brownsboro Road” in 2007, for which she received a Kentucky History Award from the Kentucky Historical Society in 2008. Her other publications included Racing Around Kentucky and numerous articles for local and national publications, including The Kentucky Encyclopedia.

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In retirement, she served as a devoted docent for Historic Locust Grove, was active with the Windy Hills Garden Club, and continued as a spry member of many decades at Milestone Fitness Center, where she was known as “Ballet”. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Donald Irwin Renau. She is survived by her beloved dog, Lord Barkley, and her daughters, Christian Worth (Ben) and Alicia Michal Rasmussen (John), as well as four grandchildren, each of whom she was fiercely proud: Emma and Henry Worth and Lily and Toby Rasmussen. A memorial service was held on Sunday, February 5, 2017, at the Locust Grove Visitors Center. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Lynn’s memory to Locust Grove, in support of the Book Sale, locustgrove.org or the charity of your choice.

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A Look Back to Look Ahead

f you’ve lived in Louisville for any extended period of time, you’re likely at least somewhat familiar with the heartbreak the UofL basketball team endured at the Final Four in 1975.

the junior forward a beautiful pass just outside the key. Washington took one dribble and buried a 10-foot jumper with just two seconds to go.

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That’s the Louisville heartbreak portion of the story, and it’s fairly well-known. What’s less-discussed is what happened immediately following the game that would drastically impact the UCLA program for decades to come.

@cardchronicle With Kentucky having already defeated Syracuse by 16 in the first national semifinal, the burden of comAfter Allen Murphy’s prayer went un-anpleting the setup for an all-Bluegrass State swered, the mostly-UCLA blue crowd, which title game fell on the Cardinals. The obsta- had been stunned the year before when the cle in the way was UCLA, owners of a 26-3 Bruins were defeated in the national semifirecord and champions of 10 of the last 12 nals, stormed the San Diego Sports Arena NCAA Tournaments. The team was also court. Little did they know that it was in playing in the final season of the career of those celebratory moments that Wooden legendary head coach John Wooden, who made the decision that his next game coachalso just so happened to be the former boss ing would be his last. and mentor of Louisville head coach Denny In the book “The UltiCrum. mate Book of March MadAfter a regulation that had been most- ness: The Players, Games, and ly controlled by Louisville ended in a 65 all Cinderellas that Captivated a tie, the two teams played five more minutes. Nation,” Drollinger recounted The Cardinals again seized control in the how Wooden broke the news to extra period and were ahead 74-71 before a them in the locker room: pair of free-throws from UCLA’s Dave Mey“He said, ‘You know, alumers cut the lead to one with just 57 seconds to play. With no shot clock at the time, Crum ni just told me, ‘Thanks directed his team to get the ball to free-throw Coach, you owed us that specialist Terry Howard, who had connect- one from last year.’ And ed on all 28 of his attempts from the charity he just had a guarded disgust in his voice that stripe on the season. was somewhat the preHoward dribbled expertly around the cursor for the motive for UCLA defenders as Wooden shouted from saying I’m bowing out. In the bench for his players to try to steal the other words, if that’s what ball or force Howard to pass it to a team- my spoiled alumni think, I mate. Finally, with 20 seconds remaining on don’t need any more of the game clock, the Bruins relented and sent this. And that was the Howard to the free-throw line for a 1-and-1. somewhat underlying To this day, Howard seems perplexed that tenor of the retirement announcehis first attempt didn’t earn him the bonus. ment, which turned “It hit the right side of the rim, then the out to be very left side of the rim,” Howard said in The motivational.”

Rivalry: Red v. Blue “It went in ... and then Wooden announced his decision it bounced out. It still comes up in my life minutes later during his postgame press every single day.” conference, and the media uncharacUCLA’s plan following the miss was to teristically gave him a standing ovation. get the ball in the hands of Richard WashTwo days later, UCLA sent Woodington, who had connected in his last six en out on top with a 92-85 win over straight field goal attempts in the game.

Kentucky.

Despite Louisville’s best attempt to deny UCLA fans had reached a point in Washington the ball, Marques Johnson fed

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1975 where they demanded victories as opposed to celebrating them. As a result, the program’s head coach walked away from the greatest dynasty the sport has ever seen, and the Bruins have won just one national title in the 42 years that have followed.

The lesson is also a valuable one for Louisville fans today. Just 15 years ago, the Cardinals were in the midst of a five-season span where the program failed to win a single NCAA Tournament game. Now, UofL is about to be a top four seed in the big dance for the sixth straight time (discounting last season’s absence). Here’s hoping everyone associated with the program is fully embracing the good times. VT

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t was probably great to tough out a very gritty win on the road in Georgia.

also hit a couple of shots inside.

And he grabbed 12 rebounds.

Plus, he’s a big body and seems, at least, unruffled as the ball swings around the perimeter.

Okay, but that was Georgia. In the fast-moving world of college basketball, that was a month and a half ago. The Missouri game has come and gone, too. (And I’m presuming with a W.)

We’ve heard for two years now about his defensive liabilities. I’m Catnip sure that’s true. But there seem to be no better alternatives. The STEVE Cats give up straight-line drives when Gabriel’s in the game, and KAUFMAN when Mulder’s in the game, and when Humphries is in the game. So perhaps it’s time for Calipari to figure out what It was probably great that Derek Willis, his best lineup is for any particular situation Mychal Mulder and Dominique Hawkins all and stay with it. The time for object lessons brought some veteran steadiness again, off is coming to and end. the bench.

There have been times when Gabriel has It was probably great that Bam stayed in stepped up. He’s a leaper and full of enerthe game for 36 minutes, pretty much foul gy. But he’s thin as a reed and, frankly, he’s trouble-free. a freshman. He makes mistakes. Apart from It was probably okay that, around the an occasional 3, he disappears on offense. nation on Saturday, not only Kentucky was Mulder does not disappear. He’ll shoot eking out a tight win. his 3s anytime, anywhere – probably even But Georgia’s J.J. Frazier did pretty much during lunch. But he makes enough of them what he had to do with his team on his back to be a threat. And he’s athletic, aggressive while the conference’s leading scorer fair- and competitive. ly disappeared within the Kentucky offense.

So start Gabriel if you want so you can (And this after Georgia’s leading scorer keep saying “we start four freshmen.” But and player, Yante Maten, went down just maybe it’s time to stop making every Derek two minutes into the game. Mark Fox has Willis appearance on the court a tutorial on got to be the unluckiest good coach in the “here’s what you’re doing wrong.” country. If you believe in redemption, Fox has an NCAA championship in his future, somewhere.)

So Florida looms, another chance for a Kentucky team to gain some vengeance on the Gators. It’s happened before – and often as a precursor to a wonderful March for Big Blue Nation.

It was probably great that the three freshmen – Malik Monk, Bam Adebayo and De’Aaron Fox – made nine of 10 free throws in the last minute of the game to seal the see-saw, come-from-behind win.

Cal told the post-game press conference, “We were lucky to get out alive.” He also said, “I love it!” about his team’s toughness, but that got reported less. And if you want some perspective, go to espn.com and listen to Daymeon Fishback and Antoine Walker talk about the coalescing Kentucky identity.

Look, Kansas won by two Saturday, Arizona by eight, West Virginia by nine, Duke by five, Florida by five. Louisville won by four, and Rick Pitino also sounded exasperated after the game – though the Courier-Journal columnist said Pitino didn’t really mean it.

“Overstates his concern.”

Other ranked teams squeak out wins and move on. Maybe Louisville was “lucky to get out alive,” too.

Calipari’s Wildcats have shown before that it really isn’t over until...what would we do without Yogi Berra? VT

In the meantime, Kentucky’s two Wooden candidates made only seven of 25 shots.

(In fact, add Isaiah Briscoe, and the starting backcourt production was 11 for 36.

That’s not “best backcourt in the country” material.)

John Calipari joked that he said to Briscoe, “I’m glad you fouled out. Now we can win this thing.” Kidding, folks! Briscoe is a bulldog competitor, and you’re never a better team with him off the court. But his 24 minutes and Fox’s 25 gave Hawkins a chance to be on the court for 21 minutes. And the senior didn’t waste his time, playing his usual aggressive on-ball defense and confidently swooping in for shot opportunities.

Also, I think Willis is making a case for the bulk of court time at the four spot. There was a time when he was only making that case if he hit a bunch of 3’s. Against Georgia, he took only one 3 (and made it). He

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The Wildcats beat the Bulldogs in overtime 90 to 81.

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Virginia Tech The Louisville Cardinals overcame a record-setting barrage of 3-pointers in beating Virginia Tech 94-90. Donovan Mitchell started hot and finished with 26 points while Jaylen Johnson turned in a big performance down low for 16 points and eight rebounds.

Louisville forward Ray Spalding grabbed the offensive rebound and pushed under the basket while being double teamed by Virginia Tech guard Justin Bibb and forward Zach LeDay.

Virginia Tech guard Justin Robinson attempted a 3-pointer as Louisville guard Quentin Snider jumped to try and deflect the shot.

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Louisville guard Quentin Snider pushed the ball toward the basket as Virginia Tech forward Zach LeDay positioned himself to block the attempt.

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The Career of Crum Denny Crum is closing in on his 80th birthday. The Hall of Fame former UofL head coach is celebrating by throwing a party to benefit the Denny Crum Scholarship Foundation. The event is Wednesday, March 1, at the Ramada Plaza Louisville Triple Crown Pavilion at 9700 Bluegrass Pkwy. For ticket info go to dennycrum.gesture.com. Maker’s Mark has even produced a commemorative bottle for the occasion. Crum won 675 games in his 30 seasons on the Cards bench, including National Championships in 1980 and 1986 and a total of six trips to the Final Four. He also won three National Championships as an assistant under John Wooden at UCLA. Happy Birthday, Coach.

You have a big one coming up, right?

recruits were Junior Bridgeman and Allen Murphy, and those two guys could play. They were not eligible as freshmen, but when their sophomore Kent, I do. I guess they’re year came around, of course, we had all big. It’s nice to have anothjust been to the Final Four and we had er birthday. This will be my 80th nine seniors on our team. Here you and we’re having a big Denny Taylor’s 10 have two guys that just loved to play, Crum Birthday Bash to benethat were great learners. They learn to fit the Denny Crum Scholarship KENT do things, we flopped them, forwards Foundation. The first time we and guards, did all kinds of things to TAYLOR had it, we gave seven $1,000 WAVE3 Sports take advantage of them. They were scholarships – this last year we really as good as most any player in gave 100 $1,000 scholarships. the country. Pete Trgovich was Mister Basketball at Washington High School in East What did you think of the Maker’s Chicago, Indiana. Junior was a 6-foot-3 forward Mark bottle when you first saw it? on their team. They went 32-0 that year and I It is awesome. I mean, it’s a big bottle. We’re was recruiting Pete Trgovich to go to UCLA, so going to have 80 of those. We’re going to auc- when I took the Louisville job, I didn’t think it tion one and 80 at the event. The rest of them was ethical to recruit Pete; although, I may have will be purchased and I’m going to get No. 30 been able to do that because we had a real good for 30 years of coaching at Louisville. Of course relationship. But I went after Junior instead. I I’ll sign all of them if they want them signed. told him that we would help him become a big We’ve got a huge auction. We’ll have over 100 guard and then he could play in the NBA, and I think he played 12 or 13 years. They retired items. There will be food stations all around. his number in Milwaukee.

UofL is going to honor the 45th anniWhat do you think about the current versary of your 1972 Final Four team this weekend, your first team at UofL Cards? and your first Final Four team. What I admire what Rick did this year. I feel exactmemories come to mind when you think ly like he said. When you have a good team or about that team? you think you have a good team and you make I wish I could have coached them more than one year. They were fun to coach. They were all mature and they could handle the workload. It took them a while to get used to the way I wanted things done, but they did. I could have coached that team forever and enjoyed them. To be in your first Final Four in your first year of coaching, at the time, to show you how dumb I was, I thought, that’s the way it’s supposed to be every year because I was at UCLA as an assistant. It was a great start to a wonderful career.

That first Final Four kind of set the tone for what was to come. How important was that foundation in getting kids to buy in?

I think it helped a lot. I mean two of our first

a schedule out, we made our schedule out every year to try to be as tough as it could be. Yeah, you’re gonna lose more games, your winning percentage won’t be as high, but you’ll learn a whole lot more playing against good competition. He did that this year and it just made it a lot more fun for me because I know where he was trying to get and this was his way of doing it.

A lot of times, coaches will remember a loss much more than they remember the wins. Is there a loss that stands out to you?

Yeah, the year that we played Georgetown, that loss. Milt Wagner had gotten some kind of skin disease and he had to wear golf gloves to be able to catch the ball because it was so painful

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just having the ball hit your hands. He couldn’t shoot it like he could without it. He played all right but he didn’t play near like the Milt Wagner that we knew, and we got beat by four. That one, because we were good enough to win that year.

So not the overtime loss to UCLA in the Final Four in 1975?

Well, that’s one, I remember it as well as anything, but we lost to Coach Wooden and if I was going to lose to someone, I wanted it to be him.

Is the stuff that he taught you about life, does that even transcend the stuff about basketball?

I remember most of that better than I remember the actual coaching. In fact, he would tell you if he were here today or if you had talked to him back then, he would tell you that he was a teacher, that’s what he did for a living. He would tell you that he would get a grade of C as a bench coach, but he was smart enough to put people around him.

Did Coach Wooden ever try to talk you into taking the UCLA job on any one of the three occasions when you were offered the job?

No, he knew that if I needed his advice or wanted to talk to him that I knew how to reach him. He was never one to push that type of thing.

Bobby Turner told me how you had Muhammad Ali call him and Darrell Griffith during the recruiting process.

Was that common?

Oh yeah, in those days you could do that.

When we recruited Tony Branch, he was from Michigan City and he was point guard and he was a huge Muhammad Ali fan, and in those days, anybody could call and talk to them.

Muhammad had offered to help us and I had him call Tony and he said, “Is this Tony Branch from Michigan City?” He said, “This is Muhammad Ali from Louisville, Kentucky, and if you don’t come here and go to school, I’ll box your ears.” Of course he did and he was a big factor. VT

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UofL vs. North Carolina Coach Jeff Walz’s Louisville Cardinals trounced North Carolina 87-57 led by Asia Durr’s 28 points and Myisha Hines-Allen’s 19 points and 12 rebounds. Players and fans wore pink to honor former NC State coach Kay Yow, and cancer survivors joined the team on the floor for pregame introductions and a special halftime ceremony.

Louisville’s Asia Durr headed to the basket. Durr had 28 points, four assists, three rebounds and a steal in the game.

North Carolina’s Jamie Cherry looked to pass the ball to the block as Louisville’s Myisha Hines-Allen guarded against the entry pass.

North Carolina’s Olivia Smith released a 3-point shot over the reach of Louisville’s Sam Fuehring.

Christine Tarquinio, Cathe Dykstra and Ed Hamilton stood and celebrated a 3-point goal by the Cardinals late in the game.

North Carolina’s Jamie Cherry looked to pass as she was guarded by Louisville’s Cortnee Walton.

Louisville’s Kylee Shook attempted a layup in the third quarter as North Carolina’s Alyssa Okoene and Jamie Cherry defended.

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and the team.” ith the regular season endIn his leadership play on the court, King has led through his stats. In 14 ing, Trinity disgames, he’s averaging 11.2 points per played once again the grit game and has had 45 assists, 33 steals of a team clear on its misand only 13 turnovers, all while shootsion. After losing senior ing over 50 percent from the field and High School guard Jacob King to an 3-point range, and 90 percent from Sports Report the free throw line. The numbers have injury that sidelined him been so impressive, Coach Szabo texfor nearly half the seaRANDY son, the Shamrocks still WHETSTONE JR. ted them to Jacob’s future coach – Brent Vernon of Campbellsville Uniremained one of the state’s versity – which stirred a chuckle of best teams – ranked No. 2 excitement at King’s tremendous play. in Kentucky according to MaxPreps “Having that production back in the lineup is – and have shifted their gears into great and just his overall demeanor, confidence overdrive now that we’re in tourna- and composure is certainly going to be a great lift as we make a run with this thing,” Szabo ment time.

“I’m excited with the way that we’re playing right now,” says Head Coach Mike Szabo. “I like what we are doing offensively. We are playing unselfish and really moving the basketball.

We’re averaging a high number of assists every game, and the last couple of games, we had over 20 assists. And I like the whole team attitude we have going down the stretch.”

It’s the character and attitude of a team that dug deep within them to find a way to win games early on without their floor general. But for a program filled with talented players, they simply executed their philosophy of “next man up,” while remaining positive and looking forward to Jacob’s return.

adds. “He was hungry to get back, and I was proud of the way he prepared himself to get back. He didn’t take any days off, and he was at practice every day working. So when he came back, the main thing he had to adjust to was at the defensive end. I feel like he is back and playing great, and his attitude has always been super.

He’s a great kid and he’s a great teammate. His teammates are right behind him and very helpful and supportive, and he is the same way.”

King’s play on the court has put Trinity in full command for the tournament and in position to achieve their high expectations for the season.

King believes the team must lean on its strengths of being unselfish and playing together to reach

the ultimate goal of a state crown.

Aside from that, Szabo says the “little things” will be the difference maker as his team plays for a trip to Rupp Arena for a second consecutive year.

“I would call them the toughness plays and the team plays, like taking a charge, saving a ball, getting an extra possession and diving on the floor for a loose ball and sprinting back on defense. We need to have a tremendous team attitude where there is no quitting and you just want to do everything you can to help the team win. The only thing we’re worried about is what is takes to win and concentrate on that every single day in practice moving forward.”

The challenge Szabo charges his players with is the very reason King wanted to become a Shamrock. Now he leads his troops in the home stretch of his high school basketball career, looking to create memories that will last a lifetime.

“Earn your stripes,” he says. “If you don’t put in the work, you can’t expect the results you want. That’s the main thing I learned. If you want something, you have to go get it. It’s not going to be handed to you. If you think it’s going to be handed to you, you’re probably in the wrong place. But that’s why I wanted to come here. I wanted to be challenged, wanted to see how far I could take it, see what would come out of my hard work, and it has been really awesome to see where it has gotten me. And I hope to keep furthering it.” VT

In his 14 games back from injury, King has been nothing short of stellar. He says leadership has been important to him, and even when he wasn’t able to be on the court with some of his closest friends, he still carried the leadership mantle, barking at his teammates from the bench with the purpose of getting them in position to succeed.

“It was a learning process for sure,” King says about his injury. “I had to learn how to impact my team in other ways. By not being on the floor, I would yell out different help commands on the bench – those small little things like telling them good job when they came over and really doing all I could on the sidelines, because I didn’t have any impact on what happened on the floor. I wanted to stay involved and not distance myself because that would just hurt myself

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The Male Bulldogs beat rival Manual 56-45 to bounce back from a two game losing streak. Hogan Brownley led the way with 14 points and was also active on the glass with eight rebounds. Jaelin Ferrell chipped in six points to go along with his team leading nine rebounds as well.

Jordan McClendon went strong to the basket, but his effort was nullified by Male’s Shane Doughty.

Male’s Javon Davis fought hard for two points.

Will Britt battled his way into the lane.

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Hogan Brownley with a layup for the Dogs.

Darian Clyburn broke through the Manual defense to score two.

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Javon Davis led the Bulldogs down the court.

Manual’s Noah Hawkins was met by the fierce Male defense.

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Louisville Heart Ball The Louisville Heart Ball is always one of the preeminent black-tie events of the year, and appropriately planned around Valentine’s Day, has become an unforgettable tradition for many couples supporting American Heart Association. This year’s extravagant evening commemorated the 25th anniversary of community members, medical professionals and corporate leaders coming together to celebrate the lifesaving work made possible by this fundraiser. Congratulations to 2017 Heart Ball Chair Greg Miller on a successful evening!

David and Trish Green, Merry-Kay and Steve Poe, David Yates and Lindsey Key.

Kim and Wade Davis.

Heather Falmen and Keith Zirbel.

Katie and Matt Rountree, Stephanie Lackey and Keisha Deonaiene.

WKU Redshirts.

Phyllis Doleman, Latecha Daniels and Kaien Pearce.

Kellie and Mark Carter.

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Sukh Bains and Tonya York Dees.

Srini and Kavitha Manchi.

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Shakespeare in Love Gala “Of all the flowers, methinks the rose is best.” – “Othello.” It seems many agree with Emilia’s statement around Valentine’s Day. A great deal of amorous Kentucky Shakespeare supporters also agree that there is no better way to celebrate the holiday that is for lovers than at 21c Museum Hotel. This year’s crowd was dressed in black and white and well-read all over.

Sara Petruuska and Yvette and Allan Ramirez.

Kevin and Mera Cossey, Mera Kathryn Corlett and Kartik Kamat.

Mark Butler, Paul Abbott, Carrie Butler, Carey Goldstein, Jenny Segeleone, Phillip Allen, Jason Segeleone and Dan Goldstein.

Tom Noland, Vivian Ruth Sawyer, Ashley Wimsett, Andrew Noland and Rudy Spencer.

Phillip Allen.

Graham Pilotte and Andrew Stairs.

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Kentucky Shakespeare CoArtistic Director Amy Attaway.

Gayle and Herb Warren.

Jennifer Pennington and J. Barrett Cooper.

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Party with Purpose The fitness-minded gathered at Louisville’s hottest new venue, the Manhattan on Broadway, for the Downtown YMCA’s first-ever Party with Purpose. All proceeds from ticket sales and event revenues went to supporting youth programs and scholarships at the Downtown Y. The evening was celebrated with food, drinks, live music and fun, featuring silent and live auction items. The Downtown Family YMCA is committed to providing a place for kids and adults that can bring families closer together while encouraging good health and fostering connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests.

Alan Sagaskey, Daniela Trifonova and Judy Fay.

YPAS students.

Keith and Brittnay Cottoner, Katrina Moore, Nancy Johnson and Joshua Moore.

Amy and James Bailey.

Patricia Luken and Jessica Holman.

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Tom and Amanda Altstadt, Jessica Pollio and Tom Hayes.

Brian and Robbie Evans.

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The Dreamer’s Ball Dreams with Wings is a nonprofit agency that serves adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and The Dreamer’s Ball is the fundraiser that gives those dreams wings. On Saturday, February 18, guests danced the night away at The Gramercy to the sounds of KUDMANI following a gourmet dinner and an exciting and auction. Proceeds from the event help support Dreams with Wings camp and residential and day programs as they strive to empower their members to recognize their strengths, contribute to the community and pursue their dreams.

Cary and Jane Wisman.

Dreams with Wings Founder Jennifer Frommeyer spoke about the growth and success of the Dreamer’s Ball.

Members of the Dreams with Wings Board of Directors Mimi Green, Jennifer Frommeyer, Ed Seitz, Debby Sexton and Mitzi Wyrick.

KUDMANI performs.

An American Pharaoh painting and American Pharaoh Limited Edition bottle of Maker’s Mark were two of several items that were available for bidding during the live auction.

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Lisa Reinhardt, Missi Osborne and Lisa Bidwell.

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Bridget Stukenborg and Kim Thieneman.

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Dancing with Prospect Stars The Prospect Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Taste of Prospect extravagaza while 10 brave men and women of the Louisville community danced outside of their comfort zone at Bill Collins Ford to raise money for the charity of their choice.

Chad Acree and Irina Morozova.

Senator Ernie and Margy Harris and Monette and William T. Beam Jr.

Wendy Splan and Damian Pataluna.

Jani Szukk and Faith Yascone.

Faith Yascone, Gill Holland and Jasmine Sanchez.

Richard and Wendy Splan, Bruce Hinson and Jill Kelley.

Jani Szukk and Missy Klein.

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Damian Pataluna and Jasmine Sanchez.

Kim and Doug Gaskins.

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Kristine and Justine Kincaid and Donna Brown.

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Tailspin Ale Fest On February 18, a World War II-era hangar at Bowman Field was filled to the brim with smiling faces and plenty of beer as Louisvillians enjoyed the fourth annual Tailspin Ale Fest – “Louisville’s Winter Warmer Beer Festival.” Attendees enjoyed live music and food trucks, and with over 200 critically acclaimed beers from all over on tap, there was no shortage of good times.

Wilberto Bavillo, Brandon Flaherty, Ryan Leonard,Ryan Scheckelhoff, Justin Berger and Ashley Panek.

Anna, Jacob and Haley Mauzey and Luke Siener.

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Mary Orr, Nathan Muleski and Matt Clapesattle.

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Travis and Anna Galante.

Melissa Beavin, Sarah Hitchings, Brent and Chesney West and Andrea Diebold.

Janessa Puckett, Mas Meyer, Duncan Pope and Brent Mathis.

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Elizabeth Jent and Sara Havens.

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The CAPER Attendees of the UofL vs. Virginia Tech men’s basketball game headed straight from the KFC Yum! Center to the Galt House Hotel for the 30th annual CAPER, benefiting Family & Children’s Place, on February 18. Guests enjoyed silent and live auctions, entertainment and a delicious variety of food and desserts from local restaurants.

Revenue from the CAPER supports critical services for more than 6,000 child survivors of abuse and their families in six program areas.

Chris Brice, Event Chair Lauren Bisig and Barbara and Jim O’Connor.

Donna Russell, Elaine Duncan and Elizabeth Cooper.

Judi Steilberg and Charlene Flores.

Valerie Gilliland, Deborah Woodward and Dan Marstin.

Ericka and Steve Hartung with Becky Poling.

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Milja Zgonjanin and Aaron Marcus.

Tredon, Tamika and Tyree Williams.

Josie and Hallie Wenning with Ellie Mayberry.

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Mary and Eric Schwartz.

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Celebration of Service and Survival This 30th annual celebration benefiting The Center for Women and Families paid tribute to Women of Distinction who have spent their time and talents advocating for woman and girls in Kentuckiana. The elegant and festive evening boasted an opulent theme of “The Great Gatsby,” and attendees planned their wardrobe and headwear accordingly.

Dawne Gee.

Sarah Snyder and Houston Ray.

Congressman John Yarmuth and Mayor Greg Fischer.

Ashley Spurlock, Carmen Hickerson and Meredith Loeb.

Joanne and Mike Berryman.

Lisa Green and Phillip and Dana Lacky.

Falin McKenzie, Caroline King and Lauren Songer.

Bob and Marita Willis.

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Surekha and Suhas Kulkarni.

Barbara Sexton Smith and Lacy Smith.

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Visiting Artist Open House Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty’s walls are now adorned with the work of Louisville artist Patrick Donley, and they held an open house in celebration for the public to enjoy. The gatherings are always filled with a sophisticated crowd, delectable hors d’oeuvres and delightful conversation with a plentiful array of cocktails flowing.

Brad Williamson, Dick Wilson and Gene Gilchrist.

Russ Burris, Kenley Oliva, Karen Kraft and Maureen Koppel.

Terri and Steve Bass with Shelly Overfield.

Lee Receveur, Claire Tidmore and Callie Wall.

Pamela Lawson and Josh Laughlin.

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Julien Robson, Ann Coates and artist Patrick Donley.

Annette Skaggs, David Frick and Christa Lantz.

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Kathy and Kent Oyler.

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AFBI Launch Imagine a city where those with autism and their families can confidently access a community’s infrastructure. It is the goal through the Autism Friendly Business Initiative to create an autism-friendly city right here in the heart of Kentuckiana. The launch of this initiative was held Thursday, February 16, at Vincenzo’s. The goal is to get all businesses on board to becoming more autism-aware by watching a 10-minute video and allowing 80 percent of their staff to watch it, thus joining the growing list of autism-friendly businesses. Interested businesses can contact FEAT of Louisville for more information.

Metro Council President David Yates.

Deborah Morton, Henrietta Pepper and Larry Profancik.

Paul Kitcher, Anne Gregory, Christen Byrne and Lauren Abbott.

Deborah Morton, David Cosby Jr. and Jennifer Frommeyer.

Jennifer Frommeyer and Josh Cook.

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Sandy Abale, Kathi Stearman and Karen Fallon.

Brittany Hughes and Shannon Conery.

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Berkshire Hathaway Awards Luncheon Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Parks & Weisberg Realtors hosted their annual company awards luncheon at Big Spring Country Club on Wednesday, February 15. The luncehon celebrated all of the hardworking agents who had a successful 2016.

Ann Tidwell, Michelle Gammons and Pat Griesau.

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Shirley Thomey, Kimberly Wilson, Elsa Oakley, Ragan Lemmons, Hallie Striby and Machaela Julian.

Judie and David Parks.

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Jamie Moreland and Inna Marnhout.

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Whitehall Valentine’s Dinner With quaint candlelight, guests enjoyed a sumptuous Valentine’s Day dinner at Whitehall on February 14. Attendees, whether dining in romantic pairs or in a larger group of friends, enjoyed a perfect evening of fine dining and elegance. Inside the beautifully appointed Whitehall mansion, the Valentine’s Dinner featured a delicious fourcourse feast prepared by Chef Gregoire Guiot of Mirabelle Gourmet Catering.

Drs. Martin and Braidi Huecker.

Carol and Gordon McMurray, Marian and Joe Ackerman and Danielle and Kevin Fife.

Libby and Don Parkinson.

Katie and Tyler Jury.

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beach. It is a vine-covered board the Regent rock that looks just like a flowSeven Seas Naver pot. igator, after leavAs the weather grew hoting Bora Bora in French ter, we traveled to a commuPolynesia, we had two nity golf course that was just relaxing “sea days,” a little primitive but had a bar Partyline which means not going with really cold, local beer. what a cold beer can ashore. After a couple of CARLA SUE Amazing do for your attitude. movies, several lectures BROECKER We got to see the 2009 and lots to eat, we were Tsunami Memorial Monument before ready to arrive at our next destinaarriving at a man-made village where tion: Pago Pago, American Samoa, the locals demonstrated the preparaa tropical paradise. tion, cooking and serving of a number “In 1889, the U.S. government appropriated the sum of $100,000 for the purpose of permanently establishing a station for coal and other supplies for the naval and commercial marines of the U.S. on the shores of the Bay of Pago Pago, American Samoa, in pursuance of the rights acquired by the Treaty of 1878.”

Pago Pago is the territorial capital of American Samoa. The territory is served

by Pago Pago International Airport at Tafuna, eight miles west. Tourism, entertainment, food and tuna-canning are its main industries. The area consists of a string of villages, each with its own village council, on the shores of Pago Pago Harbor.

From 1878 to 1951, the area was the site of a coaling and repair station for the U.S. Navy, known then as United States Naval Station. In January 1942, Pago Pago harbor was shelled by a Japanese submarine, but this remained the only battle action on the islands during World War II. On September 29, 2009, an earthquake struck in the South Pacific sending a tsunami into Pago Pago and surrounding areas. It caused moderate to severe damage to villages, buildings and vehicles and caused an unknown number of deaths.

Upon arrival, we tendered in to shore where we joined our “Village Way of Life” shore excursion. It was our first experience on buses that are air conditioned naturally (read: open windows).

They also had wooden seat benches instead of padded. Our first stop was “Flower Pot Rock” on the edge of the

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of local food dishes and a cocoa drink.

Not exactly like a Hershey product, but interesting.

Flower Pot Rock at Pago Pago, American Samoa.

Naturally air conditioned bus in Pago Pago.

Then it was back to the ship for a late afternoon sailing and dinner. All clothes hit the laundry bag after this excursion.

We had forgotten how hot hot can be.

At 2 a.m. the next morning, we crossed the international dateline, and Saturday suddenly became Monday without a tip of the hat to Sunday. Several new cruisers asked for an explanation as to what happened to Sunday and when would we get it back and did we pay for that day. It sounds simple but it isn’t easy to explain that the return of the missing day comes back in pieces and yes we paid for it, not in pieces, but all at one time.

Orchid in the South Sea Orchid garden.

Late morning the next day, we docked at Lautoka, the second largest city of Fiji. It is in the west of the island of Viti Levu. It is known as the Sugar City because of its sugar cane belt areas. The mill employs 1,300 workers.

The first known European sighting of the Lautoka area was May 1789. Captain William Bligh spotted and charted the coasts of Lautoka while making his epic voyage to Timor in the wake of the mutiny on the Bounty in which he and a few sailors loyal to him were thrown overboard and cast adrift in a life boat.

Actor Raymond Burr started the Garden of the Sleeping Giant here in1977 to showcase his personal collection of more than 2,000 orchids. On a shore excursion in a wonderfully cool bus, we learned that Burr also aided a friend in establishing South Sea Orchid. Best described as a charming family garden, several generations of the Burness family still operate

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Raymond Burr portraits at South Sea Orchid garden museum.

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Cocoa hot “drink”prepared in local Pago Pago village.

Local dancers brought on board Navigator to entertain guests.

Kids being kids at Sabeto Village inFiji.

Portrait of a great-great-greatgreat-grandfather of the owners of South Sea Orchid.

A lovely orchid in the Burness garden.

the property.

Grandmother Marcia Burness was a doll as she served tuna fish and egg salad tea sandwiches, slices of lemon cake and pancakes with a dollop of berry jam along with lemonade, tea and coffee. You could tell she was very proud of what they had accomplished and of her grandson who explained the artifacts in their museum/home on the top of the hill overlooking the garden. He was an articulate, handsome 26-year-old young man who knew all the stories and proudly pointed out portraits of Raymond Burr that were prominently displayed in their personal quarters.

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Grandma Marcia Burness at South Sea Orchid.

Birthday party for Raymond Frederick in Prime 7 Restaurant Assistant Cruise Director Dana Logan, Malcom Myers, Raymond Frederick, Cruise Director Jamie Logan, Marilyn Frederick and Brad and Carla Sue Broecker.

Tribal chief fire-walking on the hot rocks.

heaven, and with 12 Fiji Beer t-shirts we happily re-boarded the bus with our need for retail therapy satisfied.

seen before. Thought it was curious that the hot stones didn’t steam. Hmmm. Anyhow, it was fun.

The next day at Suva, the capital of Fiji, we went on an excursion to the country. We went to see the Fijian Fire-Walkers, who are certain tribe members who have been blessed and can walk on hot stones without apparent discomfort. We drove forever in a hot bus, arrived, moved through the blah gift shop and went out back to a roofed stadium.

It was HOT! It got hotter as we saw and were given the history of the fire-walkers.

We arrived back at the ship just in time to change and go a small birthday party for a 90-year-old friend we have traveled with before. Along with his wife, we had a table for eight in the reservations-only Prime 7 restaurant that serves big steaks, chops and lobsters. Our friend is fascinated with 3D printers and has several, including one on board. We spent a lot of time talking about the process and he presented each of us with a small lion on a plinth that he had made in his cabin on the ship. Love the present, can’t explain the process.

Athletic men in grass skirts carrying battle poles came out of the woods and danced to drums and the chants of females in grass skirts. The performance was really impressive, with only one puzzlement. During the show, it poured down rain like I have never

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On the Town with Veteran Photographer John H. Harralson Jr.

Cabo Wabo Winter Coat Party Cabo Wabo held its Winter Coat Party at the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center. Cabo Wabo, the Charity and Benefit Organization, We’re All Better Off, is a fundraising organization to benefit local charities through summer and winter events. To date, Cabo Wabo has raised over $1,000,000 and donated over 20,250 coats.

Michelle Perry, Mark Windhorst and Sarah Hutti.

Jackie Schank and Mary Conrad.

John Harralson and Jennifer Williams.

Tina Thomas, Missi Hall and Julie Sprigler.

Heather Spalding, Doug Smith and Cathy Cline.

Randy Powell and Debbie Freeman.

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Mark Windhorst and Nathan Meurer.

Bridget Brewer and Terry Robinson.

Todd Howlett, Donnie Abell, Bridget Brewer, Johnny Simpson and Greg Wilkins.

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Bourbon Classic

For their fifth Anniversary, the Bourbon Classic cleverly encourages guests to “Make it a fifth!” It truly is an original event like no other that will take place at various locations February 28 through March 4. Take a sip of Kentucky’s spirit and heritage and discover how you can be a part of the Bourbon Classic magic.

What is the Bourbon Classic?

Bourbon Classic is a bourbon lifestyle event that combines not only bourbon in its purest form, but also showcases the diversity of bourbon through cocktails and a variety of culinary forms.

It is a week-long interactive event that delivers education and entertainment exclusively focused on the bourbon enthusiast.

Attendees will have the opportunity to sample Pappy Van Winkle bourbons at our top shelf event on Tuesday, February 28, paired with small plates inspired by Chef Bobby Benjamin of Butchertown Grocery and Lola. We will also hold two satellite events on Thursday, March 2.

The first is a Bottled in Bond Anniversary with Old Forester at Frazier History Museum and the second is Bourbon Classic SAVOR, where Kentucky Bourbon meets Bourbon Street hosted by Maker’s Mark and Dickie Brennan of Brennan’s Steakhouse in New Orleans.

The weekend celebration features Friday night’s Bourbon Classic Cocktail & Culinary Challenge with master bartenders and acclaimed chefs competing for the perfect bourbon cocktail and perfect small plate. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with favorite bartenders, chefs and distillers. Saturday offers Bourbon Classic University with sessions ranging from Women of Bourbon, 21st Century Bourbon Cocktails to Bourbon and Brews. Afternoon sessions will feature bourbon legend Bill Samuels of Maker’s Mark, entertaining with North American Whiskey and food pairings of country ham, Bourbon and chocolate.

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Ultimate Bourbon Experience, where attendees can savor tastings from Bourbon Classic distillers, enjoy delicious dishes specially selected to complement the bourbon tastings and mingling with the who’s who of the bourbon industry.

Tell us about this year’s theme and how it came about.

We’re celebrating our 5th anniversary of Bourbon Classic this year and our theme has been Make It a Fifth, a play on our fifth year and a fifth bottle. In addition to our anniversary, the Kentucky Department of Tourism is joining us by celebrating their 225th anniversary on Saturday, March 4, during our Ultimate Bourbon Experience. We are planning to have a special toast to commemorate this event with the Department of Tourism.

Bourbon Classic was founded by Tony Butler, President of FSA Management Group and Justin and Seth Thompson of The Bourbon Review.

They saw a need to focus on the people, science and art of the bourbon lifestyle, which is associated with those who like to entertain, cook and celebrate special moments with America’s only native spirit, bourbon.

Are there any design elements you can reveal about this year’s event?

One of this year’s new features will be a session with the new masters of bourbon, who may not be new to the bourbon industry, but are new to the role of Master Distiller. The session will explore their vision and how their creativity will

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guide the future of the bourbon industry.

Why is this event important for the greater community?

Bourbon Classic is a celebration of bourbon and the bourbon culture of Louisville and our state. We look at Louisville as the gateway to the bourbon world, much like Napa Valley is the home of America’s wine industry. We were one of the first events in the new upswing of bourbon and we are proud to continue this tradition of celebrating bourbon.

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

Bourbon Classic has grown in attendance and scope each year, which has been very exciting for us. We’ll continue to add more events in the week before the Cocktail & Culinary Challenge and Bourbon Classic University & The Ultimate Bourbon Experience, while staying focused on our initial vision of offering one-of-a-kind education and experiences for the Bourbon enthusiast. VT Bourbon Classic February 28 - March 4 Lola at Butchertown Grocery; Frazier History Museum; Kentucky Center $65-$250 bourbonclassic.com/attend

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Make Your Derby Picks at Pix

hough all is quiet for the moment, the thundering of hooves on dirt will soon wake the hearts of Louisvillians, filling their souls (and, hopefully, wallets) with the excitement only the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby can bring.

and Gold took Pix to “where shoes started” in Louisville; the location is along what was once known as Shoe Row back in Louisville’s history.

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But where can you go to help build your ensemble for the parties and racing to come?

One place for consideration on your Derby fashion list is Pix Shoes of Louisville. Owned and operated by Carol Hampton, the shop has been a Derby and Oaks mainstay for over eight decades, the last two of which have been spent on the corner of Market and Preston.

“I’ve done this since I was 16,” Hampton says. “I worked for my uncle, who had the Pix Shoes out at Hurstbourne [on] Whittington Parkway. We came down here in 1998 and went into a partnership with John Cox and Kerry Gold.”

The current location – which had been another local shoe store before Pix – was originally an extension of the Pix Shoes brand.

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“Preston Street was known for great shoes [and] discount prices. If you wanted shoes, this is where you came,” Hampton says.

Today, Pix Shoes boasts a devoted customer base and provides a wide assortment of shoes for the various fashion shows held around town. And speaking of fashion, Hampton says the ’70s will dominate the scene this spring.

“A lot of ’70s ... color-blocking, thick heels – remember the Nancy Sinatra boots? Not that they’re white boots; I don’t mean that. A man-tailored look is very, very big ... capped toes, wing tips for women as well as men. Comfort is definitely on trend this season.”

Though Pix Shoes is known for carrying the likes of Nine West, Carlos Santana (yes, that Carlos Santana) and SAS, the shop’s biggest claim to fame is its hats. Specifically, the hats and fascinators seen around the paddock, grandstand and Millionaires Row of Churchill Downs. Hampton says her shop sells “beaucoups and beaucoups of Derby hats” every year.

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“We probably have the largest selection [of Derby hats] of anybody in my area down here.

Many of them are one-of-a-kind because people do not want to see what they’re wearing on someone else. There are probably five local artists that buy their bases from me because my prices are phenomenal. We have a great, great business with hats.”

Hampton describes the current state of her hat side of the business as someone having dropped “an Easter bomb” of pastel fabrics all over the place. The explosion, of course, will be turned into hats and fascinators galore, custom-decorated so no two hats will ever be the same, and all for a price few competitors can beat.

Hampton and her crew are also more than happy to fit their customers with the right shoes for their feet, and can coordinate both shoes and hats with whatever dresses the customer plans to wear on the red carpet come Oaks and Derby. VT Pix Shoes of Louisville 210 S. Preston St. 502.583.2080 Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

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ith nearly 100 different classes and activities a week, The J, also known as the Jewish Community Center, plays a vital role in keeping our community healthy.

But don’t let the name deter you.

“You don’t have to be Jewish to come in,” assures Fitness Director Ron Peacock. “Seventy-five percent of members and staff are non-Jewish.

We open our arms to everyone.

Come try it out. It’s a fun, friendly environment.”

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A nationally certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor, Ron Peacock has been the fitness director at The J for a decade. “I love my job because I love helping people with fitness and health,” he says.

It’s a big change from his days working in the mortgage industry, but now, he feels better when he goes home and looks forward to getting up each day.

According to Peacock, cross training, strength conditioning mixed with sports, suspension training and body pump are popular trends of the moment. Body pump is popular nationally as a group fitness class where instructors follow a designated routine to certain music. Another favored offering at The J that may not be as widely recognized is pickleball.

Pickleball is best described as a group game that mixes table tennis and racquetball. Utilizing a whiffle ball, teams serve back and forth over a net. “It’s pretty big right now,” says instructor Deborah Foster.

“There are times we might get 20 to 30 people on the floor. It’s a low-impact sport, so it’s not as hard on your knees and bones,” she says.

Mark Eichengreen is a J member and avid pickleball player. He started playing almost three years ago and now plays six days a week. “I love it,” he exudes. “The best part is, I have met hundreds of people. This game is addictive, fun and competitive.”

New members receive a complimentary

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30-minute session with a personal trainer. Sylvester Davis is one of the 13 personal trainers employed at The J. Since 2011, he’s been engaging members in dialogue about where they’re at and where they hope to be.

A core component of that is educating the public on the fundamentals of movement and basic movement patterns that can be transferred to highly functional exercise and applied to daily life.

“I love training people because I like to see people achieve their fitness goals,” he relates.

“It’s rewarding to see someone accomplish something they’ve been after. Strength equates to independence. This is an investment in yourself; it will carry over to the outside. Being physically fit is the best insurance policy a person can have.”

With playgrounds, pools and teen groups, fitness can be a family affair at The J. Parents

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are free to drop their kiddos off at J Play, where they’ll be supervised for up to 90 minutes so you can get your daily work out in.

The 13 personal trainers, 50 group instructors and 10 floor staff employees are always ready to help you along on your health journey.

The J has garnered high ratings and “best of ” awards in the tri-state area and is quickly becoming known as one of the best allaround facilities. “The main thing that sets us apart,” describes Peacock, “is that we’re a one-stop shop. You can come here and there’s something for everyone to do.” VT The J 3600 Dutchmans Lane 502.459.0660 jewishlouisville.org

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Southwestern Chicken Naan Pizza

by Paige Rhodes | @mymoderncookery

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izza is unequivocally the best food out there.

Seriously, how many dishes can you enjoy for an appetizer, breakfast, lunch, dinner or dessert? Even if you claim to dislike traditional pizza, you can’t write it off in every form. There are thick crusts, thin crusts, tomato sauce and no sauce. Whoever you are, there’s a pizza out there for you. This Southwestern chicken naan pizza is made on buttery naan bread and has wonderful zesty flavor.

Plus, it’s great for lunch because the size is perfect for one. Okay, maybe two, but if you’re really hungry, it’s one. Preparing naan pizzas for lunch in particular is great because the process is so quick. The crust is already cooked so all you have to do is make sure the bottom gets crispy and the cheese gets melted and you’re done! You could even use shredded rotisserie chicken if you have that lying around.

Serves: 2-4

Instructions:

Ingredients:

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Cook in a pan over medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes each side or until cooked through. Dice chicken and set aside.

1 boneless skinless chicken breast, pounded to 1/2-inch thickness Salt to taste Pepper to taste 1/4 cup fire roasted salsa 2 prepared naan flatbreads 1/2 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese 1/2 poblano pepper, diced 1/4 cup frozen corn, thawed 1/4 cup black beans, drained and rinsed 2 teaspoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon lime zest 1/2 cup sour cream 1/2 avocado, diced 1 tablespoon cilantro leaves, chopped 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered

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Spoon salsa evenly over the naan flatbreads. Sprinkle with shredded cheese. Top with chicken, poblano peppers, corn and black beans. Place on a cookie sheet or pizza stone and bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is completely melted.

While flatbread is baking, make the crema by whisking together lime juice, zest and sour cream.

When flatbread is finished baking, top with avocado, cilantro and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with lime crema and serve immediately.

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need to be the right shoes for the e asked Cathe person wearing them and consisDykstra, president tent with the activities to be underand CEO of Famtaken at that time. I believe that ily Scholar House, to bring while they do not make the perin her top five favorite pair son, shoes can be a reflection of who one most desires to be.” of shoes. She brought in six.

Out & About “I just couldn’t bring myself The shoe lover cleans her shoe closet down to 140 pairs twice to give one the boot!” she TONYA a year before she starts building laughs. She’s also known as ABELN again. She brings the donations the Chief Possibility Officer in to Linda’s Closet for women at because if you know Cathe, Family Scholar House who are entering the you know she doesn’t do boring cor- work force. “The ultimate example,” she says, porate titles. She also doesn’t do bor- “of putting your best food forward. ing shoes.

Cathe uses the Stylish Girl app to organize

“It was in my Nonnie’s closet that I first fell in love with shoes,” she shares. “She would let me explore through her carefully arranged racks of shoes and play dress up with her high heels. As much as I enjoyed trying them on and attempting to walk in them, for me, my love of shoes was never about the actual shoes, but always about who I could be in them.”

Cathe explains, “Shoes do not have to be sky-high stilettos to make a statement. They just

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pictures of her shoes on her phone so she doesn’t buy a pair of shoes she already owns, “unless of course I mean to,” she clarifies. “If I find a pair I really like, I have been known to buy multiple pairs of them on purpose.”

This year for Wine, Women & Shoes on March 3, she will be wearing a red pair of Steve Madden shoes. I can’t wait to see this year’s design because like Cathe Dykstra, her shoes always make a statement and are never, ever, boring.

The clay and wood piece of art in Family Scholar House is called “Steps in a Woman’s Life” and it is by Margie McCall, who happens to be Cathe’s aunt. Of the piece that was purchased by Jerry and Sarah Healy and donated back to Family Scholar House, Margie explains, “So many steps. So many journeys. Her feet are maps themselves – changing as life progresses. She knows the sad yet peaceful truth; she started this trip barefoot, and she will end it shoeless as well.” VT

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These Chinese Laundry Shoes are heel-less heels. They are pure physics because the weight is actually on your heel despite the appearances. My husband teaches physics and I’ve offered multiple times to be the guest speaker in his physics class with these.

I almost never buy the dress first when putting together an outfit. I bought these navy Pour La Victoire shoes because I was going to something in New Orleans and they were exactly the same color as the dress I was wearing. Now, I’m not a dye-to-match kind of girl. I will usually source a cheap dress just to showcase my shoes. These were an exception.

I saw these Kate Spade shoes last year at Wine, Women & Shoes because Von Maur had them in the Marketplace. I found the matching bag and knew I needed to wear the set to Derby. I don’t wear yellow so I wore them with daffodil.

I bought these Ted Baker shoes because I just simply had to have a pair of pink shoes. Correction…I just had to have ANOTHER pair of pink shoes.

I wore these embellished Badgley Mischka shoes to Wine, Women & Shoes last year. I also wore them to Snow Ball where most women wear long dresses. However, I wore a tea length dress that was see-through at the bottom because…are you crazy? I’m not covering up my shoes!

These Giuseppe Zanotti’s are the most expensive shoes I own, and I don’t think shoes have to cost a lot of money to be desirable. My husband is a deacon in the Episcopal Church in addition to being a teacher at Assumption High School, and I wore these when he was ordained.

I bought them in Charleston at Shoes on King. They are Italian shoes and are not comfortable despite the price. A friend introduced me to a spray that was invented by a podiatrist to numb your feet. I’m not above suffering for fashion.

They don’t hurt like I’m not going to wear them. They hurt like I am going to use the spray when I wear them. They are what Oprah would call “sittin’ shoes.”

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Throughout the years as a designer, Barry and his team have employed a reliable tool in the getting-to-know-you phase with new clients. Sometimes the questionnaire is met with hesitation, but he is quite convincing that the effort made to answer questions about yourself upfront, will result in more satisfaction in the end.

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A keen observer, Barry has always used his personal surveillance, consideration and review as an additional way of sizing up the needs of his clients outside of what they may or may not be willing to admit on the questionnaire. From the color of their eyes to the color of their hair, the colors chosen for a room should complement the natural features of the individual existing within it.

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belongings together following the passing of their previous spouses, their desire was to start over within the space together. Barry prioritized the effort of identifying the most beautiful items among her impressive collections. Next, he identified a need to display her Depression-era glassware and occupied Japan china that were previously hidden within white cabinetry.

Barry recalls, “We created a solution by installing seeded glass panes in the cabinet doors and lighting the cabinets with interior puck lighting.”

Seating was important to the couple who frequently hosted up to 40 people for Bible studies. You’ve heard the phrase, “He would give the shirt off his back.”

Well, Barry’s version is that he would give the sofa from his own living room. He explains, “They had identified a sofa from a photograph and the designer had discontinued the fabric. I didn’t want to disappoint them so I gave them mine.”

The designer had to only look to his own BWB collection of paint to identify the soothing hues that would update what was formerly a dark room with an “oppressive” ambience. He and his team worked their final bit of magic when they sent the Bryans away to Florida for a week during the heaviest renovation.

They returned amazed at the transformation that, besides a fresh coat of paint and beautiful new chandeliers and furniture, included a few surprises that Barry threw in based on his intuition and, undoubtedly, the questionnaire.

Nothing says satisfaction like a repeat customer and it didn’t take the Bryans long to return to BW for some additional design needs. Their desire this time, was to be able to enjoy and utilize their outdoor space as much as their newly remodeled indoor space. Barry notes, “Outdoor environments are becoming increasingly as important to address as the interior spaces. We custom built a pergola and patio with outdoor dining, seating and a charming courtyard. They now have access doors from their family room and their master suite.”

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is a great way to highlight a he fashion-forward curated shoe collection. Maricrowd is paying lyn continues, “With no panels much more attento block views and with undertion to the storage of their shelf lighting you can create the shoes according to Marilyn appearance of a personal shoe boutique.”

Jones. She would know. As Homes the vice president of Clos• Glass Doors: One way to admire your shoe collection and et Factory, she has seen all TONYA keep shoes dust-free is to store of the trends of fashion storthem behind frameless Lucite ABELN age come and go. Want your or glass-framed cabinet doors. shoe collection convenient“With framed doors,” Marilyn shares, ly on display? Marilyn offers some “you can use a decorative glass door insert tips and trends on how to easily shop or choose from a wide range of really beautiful architectural resin inserts.” your own shoe closet every day.

• Lighting: Incorporate vertical LED strips installed in, not on, cabinet walls to showcase your collection, creating an accent wall in your closet. “Focused lighting is perfect for ‘statement’ accessories,” Marilyn notes.

• New Shelves: The use of floating shelves

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• Island Storage: Rather than use a closet island exclusively for drawers, incorporate extra shoe storage within compartments on all sides of the island.

• Library Look: An increasingly popular way of storing a massive shoe collection is the shoe library. Marilyn describes, “One of the walls of a walk-in closet is made up entirely of floor-to-ceiling shoe shelves.

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• New Shoe Spaces: Marilyn notes that shoe storage doesn’t have to remain in your closet: “We’re seeing more people incorporate shoe storage into their mudrooms and garages to keep family members from dragging dirt through the rest of your house.”

• Boots: The winter wear takes a little extra care. Marilyn suggests, “Use boot hangers, and boot inserts help sturdier boots keep their rigidity over time.”

Despite the trends, Marilyn advises that the most important thing is to design a space that suits your needs specifically. “Tell us what you want. Be adventurous. Be creative.

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Oscar Contenders at the Speed

ast Friday night, the cinema at the Speed Art Museum began its run of the Oscar-nominated James Baldwin documentary by Raoul Peck, “I am Not Your Negro.” Dean Otto, the museum’s curator of film, stood before the packed house to welcome us to the showing.

Endowed Chair in Race, Gender, Class and Sexuality Studies at the University of Louisville, and community organizer and activist, Jaison Gardner. Two additional talk backs were added with the duo, and each sold out withArts & in hours. Otto says he’s made it a Entertainment priority to provide context for the films presented at the new Speed Cinema: “It’s what makes what MINDA we do here so different. I have HONEY a real passion for media literacy.

To that end, we have our program notes, we have people introducing screenings – usually With the emotion in his eyes catching the me – and post-screening discussions, and I’m light, Otto stated the reason for his initial partnering all over the city to bring people in hesitation to leave Minneapolis for a segre- to share their expertise.” gated city like Louisville: “I have a 15-yearSpeaking on “I Am Not Your Negro,” old black daughter.”

Otto says, “I think by having this film nomiBut standing there, looking out at all of nated for an Oscar it’s going to reach a much us – an audience of all races – he continued broader audience.” He described the docuthat he was “heartened” by the way our city mentary by saying, “This is a very long, wonhad shown up to support this important doc- derful sermon that connects the civil rights umentary. He revealed that “the 11-showing movement with what’s going on in the U.S. run of ‘I Am Not Your Negro’ has sold out.” right now.” He called the filmmaker’s interThe showing I attended sold out two est in social justice and his ability to compare weeks before the screening. It featured a talk the past to the present with footage from back by the hosts of WFPL’s “Strange Fruit” recent protests, “The power of Raoul Peck.” podcast, Dr. Kaila Story, the Audre Lorde

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Oscar-nominated shorts in three categories – live action, animation and documentary – as well as two feature-length movies up for Best Foreign Film – the Danish film “Land of Mine” and the Iranian film “The Salesman.” When asked about his thoughts on “Land of Mine,” Otto responded, “It’s so tense!” He says the film is about, “The young soldiers who were dismantling the mines after WWII. If you can imagine how many land mines were distributed, especially throughout the shores of the oceans – it’s such an incredible tale and such a moving story.”

“The Salesman” is by internationally celebrated Iranian film director and screenwriter Asghar Farhadi. Farhadi stated after Trump’s travel ban he would not be attending the 2017 Oscars. Otto says of Farhadi, “[His] films typically deal with family tension, and nobody does that better than him.”

The film is about the lead actors in a production of Arthur Miller’s “Death of Salesman” who rent an apartment together. While the man is out, the woman is assaulted, “And it really tests their relationship as the man becomes more and more obsessed with his role of being the protector.” VT For a full lineup of the Speed Cinema’s showings, visit speedmuseum.org.

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THIS WEEK’S VOICE CHOICE OSCAR WATCH PARTY

Join the Louisville Film Society at 7 p.m. at The Loft at Gillespie as they roll out the red carpet and watch the 89th Annual Academy Awards. Heavy hors d’oeuvres and dessert stations will be served alongside Hollywood-inspired libations. Tickets are $100 each and include a one-year LFS membership. Silent auction items and door prizes will available and the chance to win $250 with a winning ballot.

MORE INFO louisvillefilmsociety.org

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 DAS MEAL II Science Hill Inn will host its second Love for Germany-inspired event and fourth “foodie series” dinner. Das Meal II at Science Hill will feature German fare with a Southern flair prepared by Chef Ellen Gill McCarty and hosted by Michael Beckmann and Caroline Knop benefiting Apron Inc. The food-loving trio will combine their love for authentic German cuisine and drink with local ingredients to create a fusion like no other. Gordon Biersch Biers will be paired with each course with accordion music

by Brigid Kaelin. The night will conclude with a Jagermeister celebratory toast. The German Kentucky comfort dinner is $70 per person and will begin at 5:30 p.m. with beer in the courtyard with Das Meal beginning at 7 p.m.

Reservations required MORE INFO 502.633.2825

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 DERBY STYLE SOIREE Following the success of their inaugural event in 2016, the Derby Style Soiree: Sip-ShopSupport benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters will return this year on February 24 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Hermitage Farm. Guests will enjoy the opportunity to walk throughout the beautiful Hermitage Farm 19th-century estate home while vying to win the latest men and women’s Derby fashions, accessories and services.

Tickets are $55 and only 150 will be sold.

MORE INFO 502.641.6303

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 STAGEONE STORYTELLERS This event is free for Family Pass and

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Storytellers Members. Don’t have a membership? Your Saturday can be a lot more fun for only $6. This storybook program takes your favorite children’s books and brings them to life as only StageOne knows how. You and your little one sit on the floor around performers and not only become part of the action, but are encouraged to help tell the story through music, audience interaction and LOTS and LOTS of imagination. Storytellers takes place at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts in Todd Hall and performances are through the day at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

MORE INFO stageone.org THE GRAVY CUP Gravy Cup is the perfect combination of two things that matter to everyone – good food and a great charity. The cost to attend the tasting is $15, and proceeds benefit Boys and Girls Haven. The event features live music by The Derby City Dandies featuring Rick Quisol.

There will be three tasting categories: traditional, nontraditional and veggie/vegan gravy.

The fifth annual Gravy Cup will take place on Saturday, February 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

MORE INFO thegravycup.com BEAUX ARTS BALL The 2017 Beaux Arts Ball celebrates 19 years of providing a beautiful evening of laughter, fine food, wine, spirits and vibrant entertainment.

This black-tie fundraiser benefits VOICES of Kentuckiana in its mission as a chorus for the community that changes hearts and minds through music. VOICES has stepped up its efforts to reach at-risk youth throughout the state so, regardless of sexual identity or orientation, they do not stand alone. The Beaux Arts Ball will be Saturday, February 25 at the elegant and historic Brown Hotel. The Ball includes a host bar all evening with a silent and live auction as well as a wonderful multi-course

meal and live entertainment.

MORE INFO beauxartsball.com CLASSICS: FILM & MUSIC PRESENTED BY LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA There’s a special magic to a film viewed on a large screen in HD with a live orchestra. Teddy and the Louisville Orchestra perform “Jeux,” evocative ballet music by French composer Claude Debussy to accompany a world-premiere film. Documentary filmmakers Dennis Scholl and Marlon Johnson collaborated with Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory to create a 19-minute documentary about a famed baseball bat, which is titled “Les Outils du Jeu” (Tools of the Game). Additionally, together with musical colleagues Nate Farrington and Sabastian Change, Teddy Abrams creates a new musical score for the classic 1925 epic silent film “Battleship Potemkin.” Tapping into a greatest hits of traditional classical music, the new score includes masterpieces of Bach, Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Mahler and many others. Join in for an adventure as two powerful art forms come together for one amazing evening. The musical and theatrical event will take place at The Kentucky Center at 8 p.m.

MORE INFO louisvilleorchestra.org WEARING O’ THE GREEN Doors open at 6 p.m. at Frazier Hall on the campus of Bellarmine University for the annual Wearing O’The Green. Cocktail hour officially kicks off at 6:30 as guests head to the 7:30 Beef Tips buffet dinner. There will be a silent auction, Barrel of Cheer and door prizes.

Enjoy drinks, dining and dancing as money is raised for a good cause to recognize local First Responders who serve and protect us daily.

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LOUISVILLE’S GOT TALENT CenterStage’s youth talent competition is back for its fourth year. Youths ages 6 to 18 from across Louisville will come together to compete for cash prizes and the opportunity to be seen by local talent agencies and directors.

Louisville’s Got Talent is a fundraiser to benefit Acting Out, CenterStage’s professional touring children’s theatre. The top 20 finalists are competing to win prize money and a new People’s Choice winner. The final showcase will be held on Sunday, February 26 at 7 p.m. at The J, and tickets are $12 for adults and $7 for children.

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TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28 JOSEPH RIBKOFF DERBY/OAKS TRUNK SHOW Get a sneak peek at Spring Derby/Oaks 2017 Trunk Show with Joseph Ribkoff’s style specialists at The Willow Tree Tuesday February 28 from 10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. located at 657 S Hurstbourne (beside Bonefish Grill). A large selection of Joseph Ribkoff spring styles will be on hand to purchase as well as order. Whether you are are size 2 or 20, age 25 or 90, this collection has something for all.

Joseph Ribkoff has thrived as one of the leading women’s wear labels in the U.S. and Canada. Now, a fashion pioneer guiding the trends for fashion, and quality styles, Joseph Ribkoff continues to innovate today and is the official designer for Miss America 2017 Savvy Shields.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 HUMANA FESTIVAL OF NEW AMERICAN PLAYS Now celebrating its 41st season, the Humana Festival is a world-renowned event that has introduced 450 plays into the American and international theatre’s repertoire, representing the work of more than 370 playwrights. Plays premiered at the festival include three Pulitzer Prize winners “The Gin Game” by D. L. Coburn, “Crimes of the Heart” by Beth Henley and “Dinner with Friends” by Donald Margulies. In addition, more than 400 Humana Festival plays have been published in anthologies and individual acting editions, making Actors Theatre a visible and vital force in the development of new plays. This year’s lineup includes “I Now Pronounce” by Tasha Gordon-Solmon, “We’re Gonna Be Okay” by Basil Kreimendahl, “Cry It Out” by Molly Smith Metzler, “Recent Alien Abductions” by Jorge Ignacio Cortiñas, “Airness” by Chelsea Marcantel and “The

Many Deaths of Nathan Stubblefield” by Jeff Augustin, Sarah DeLappe, Claire Kiechel and Ramiz Monsef. There is a multitude of ticket options available including a locals pass for $75, and the festival runs through April 9.

MORE INFO actorstheatre.org DENNY’S 80TH BIRTHDAY PARTY Celebrate the birthday of Louisville legend Denny Crum on Wednesday, March 1, from 6 to 10 p.m. Tickets are $80, and all proceeds benefit the Denny Crum Scholarship Foundation.

The soiree takes place at Ramada Plaza Louisville (9700 Bluegrass Pkwy.).

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THURSDAY, MARCH 2 EPIC AWARDS GALA The Kentucky Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) has announced its 2017 Epic Award Finalists, a group of talented and formidable women. The Epic Award Gala to honor them will take place Thursday, March 2, at the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center from 5:30 to 8:30.

MORE INFO nawbokentucky.org FESTIVAL UNVEILED Presented by Citizens Union Bank and Four Roses Bourbon, Festival Unveiled returns to the 2017 Festival schedule! The event will open at 5 p.m. and take place at the Tim Faulkner Gallery. Elements of the 2017 Festival will be unveiled including the 2017 Official Poster and merchandise line. Guests will get their first view of the Fillies Program, the official guide of the Kentucky Derby Festival. Official product sponsors will also be on-hand sampling of their products. A framed poster silent auction highlighting creatively designed framed versions of the 2017 official poster, will be taking place at the event. The Four Roses Rose Julep Recipe Contest will also be a highlight of the evening.

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FRIDAY, MARCH 3 BOURBON CLASSIC COCKTAIL & CULINARY CHALLENGE Mix things up at this exciting exploration of what’s classic and contemporary in the world of bourbon cocktails and small plates. Teams of master bartenders will be matched with an acclaimed chef and bourbon classic sponsor distillery and vie for the title of “perfect cocktail” and “perfect small plate.” Meet the contestants and hear them discuss their creations, chat with the distillers and representatives about what makes the brands unique and enjoy a tasting portion of each cocktail and small

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plate. A select panel of media personalities and industry experts will evaluate the cocktails and small plates individually and as pairings and select winners for each category. The challenge takes place from 7 to 10 p.m. at The Kentucky Center, and tickets are $135.

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BOTTOMS UP BASH March 3 is National Dress in Blue Day, and to celebrate appropriately, the Colon Cancer Prevention Project will host the Bottoms Up Bash, “The Bash that Kicks Butt.” Music for the event will be provided by the Louisville Crashers, one of the nation’s best party bands.

Guests will enjoy a night of dancing and music, beverages provided by Falls City Beer and Tito’s Vodka, and food will be provided by Juleps Catering and North End Cafe. The event is at the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center, and blue attire is suggested. Dance the night away from 7 p.m. until midnight! Tickets are $125.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 4 ANTHEM 5K FITNESS CLASSIC There is still time to be a part of the first leg of the Trip Crown of Running! The race will start promptly at 8 a.m. Wheelchair participants will begin one minute prior. The start line will be at the intersection of Brook Street and East Market Street. The flat and fast course will run south on Brook Street then wind through downtown and finish on Main Street, just west of Louisville Slugger Field. The registration fee is $30 online prior to February 26 and $45 after that date.

MORE INFO anthem5k.com SPEED ART MUSEUM GALA Guests are invited to explore the entire museum, to discover the galleries, exhibitions and site-specific commissions that make the Speed Art Museum one of the flagship arts and cultural institutions of the region. This premier event supports the museum’s mission, exhibitions, programming and vision – one that embraces the Speed’s responsibility as a hub of creativity and culture. The event will showcase the rich arts, music and culinary scene of Louisville and the region with food, drink, live music and engaging programming throughout the museum’s stunning spaces. Food and drinks will be provided by Wiltshire at the Speed, and guests will enjoy live music by Carly Johnson & Craig Wagner, Big Bling and the Funk Machine, and DJ Michael Antonia. There will also be an exclusive collaborative performance by Teddy Abrams, the Louisville Ballet and Kentucky Opera. Individual tickets are $750 for the entire event and $200 for the late-night portion.

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EAR ABBY: My husband’s nephew, “Jacob,” is 25 and always hanging around our house. He has had a hard time over the last four years.

First, his mom committed suicide. Two years later, his dad died in his sleep.

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My husband and I told Jacob we would be there when he needed advice about things.

Well, he recently broke up with his longtime girlfriend, and he’s here at my house every day – even days he’s not working. He calls every afternoon to see what I’m cooking and expects to eat here every night. He also expects me to drop what I’m doing to go and clean his house and wash his clothes.

I’m disabled, so it’s a struggle just to feed my husband and myself. He also sleeps here on the weekends if he doesn’t work. My husband and I no longer have any alone time because he’s always here.

I have tried to tell Jacob nicely that he needs his own life, but the message isn’t getting through. I know he has issues with being alone. He has never learned to be by himself.

My husband is starting to get angry about the situation and wants me to “handle” it, but my words are not working. If my husband decides to say something, it will end up in a heated argument.

How can I get through to this kid without hurting him? I do love him and try to treat him like one of my own kids. – UPSET AUNT DEAR AUNT: Talk to Jacob again. This time do it in plain English. Your nephew’s dependence on you has persisted for too long, and for everyone’s sake it needs to stop.

If you haven’t suggested grief counseling for him, you should. Explain that you love him, but you and your husband need time to be alone together. Point out that if he’s unable to do his own housecleaning and laundry, he should hire someone. Do not feel guilty for speaking up. You have done more than enough for Jacob over the last few years, and for him to expect you to cook for him every night and weekend is over the top.

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DEAR ABBY: My husband quit chewing tobacco, but now he chews gum constantly, three pieces at a time. If he’s not asleep or eating, his jaw is moving. He chews it aggressively, rolls it around in his mouth while talking, so that it looks bad and is irritating.

He works with the public, and I’m embarrassed for him because I believe it’s bad manners to chew gum in that manner. I don’t know how to approach him. Please advise as to how I can help him. – EMBARRASSED FOR HIM IN CALIFORNIA DEAR EMBARRASSED: Your husband chews the way he does because he is trying to ease the pangs of withdrawal from his nicotine addiction. Because what he’s doing is unsightly, suggest he discuss it with his doctor to see if there are other options such as a nicotine patch to help him over the hump.

And be sure to tell him how proud you are of his determination to quit.

••• DEAR ABBY: My father died four years ago, leaving my 69-year-old mother alone.

My mother has health and mobility issues.

Her house is large and has two stories, and it far exceeds her needs. The problem is that she’s extremely sentimental about it.

I worry about her being alone because my sister and I live two hours away in opposite directions, and Mother is either unwilling or unable to address the issue of moving closer to me or my sister. Money is not an issue.

I talked with my sister, and we agree that Mom should move closer to whomever she wants. Because of her age, I feel guilty that one of us isn’t close by to be there for her.

Abby, how does one lovingly and gently nudge a parent to move closer for her own well-being? – WORRIED IN INDIANA DEAR WORRIED: You are good and caring siblings, but you cannot live your mother’s life for her. There may be more to her reluctance to leave her home than sentimentality. If she has lived there for decades, she wouldn’t just be giving up her house, but also her friends and acquaintances, the places she shops, etc. Aside from you or

your sister, she would be like a stranger in a strange land.

Because money is not an issue, a caregiver could be hired to provide assistance and companionship for your mother if her health and mobility reach the point that she can no longer live alone. And if her needs become progressively greater, you or your sister should research assisted-living facilities near you and talk to her about moving into one.

••• DEAR ABBY: I thought I was a pretty good parent, but I am stumped when it comes to my 13-year-old daughter. The latest point of contention is that she has gotten into the habit of telling her father and me to “shut up.” She does it when we are playing with each other.

In spite of the fact that I have corrected her and told her it is disrespectful and unacceptable, she insists there is nothing wrong with it. She says that it’s just a hang-up that I have and other parents wouldn’t care.

I don’t care if other parents would allow it or not. She has earned consequences for it, and yet turns right around and implies that my scolding her basically earned my being told to shut up. I can’t believe her lack of logic when arguing her point. She’s really baffled as to why it is an inappropriate thing to say, and I’m baffled at her obstinance. – BAFFLED IN TEXAS DEAR BAFFLED: Explain to your daughter that there are some things teens can say to each other that are inappropriate when said to their parents. (“Shut up!” can be used to express amazement or surprise at hearing something without being meant as disrespectful.) That said, if this expression your daughter uses offends you, she should have enough respect for you that she refrains from using it at home. VT ••• Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

Good advice for everyone – teens to seniors – is in “The Anger in All of Us and How to Deal with It.” To order, send your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $7 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby, Anger Booklet, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. (Shipping and handling are included in the price.)

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