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INDEX

Sports Card Chronicle ��������������������������������������������������������������18 Catnip ����������������������������������������������������������������������������19 Taylor’s 10����������������������������������������������������������������������21 High School Sports �������������������������������������������������������22 Game of the Week ��������������������������������������������������������23

Society

2017 Speed Art Museum Gala ��������������������������������������26 Wine, Women & Shoes �������������������������������������������������30 Anthem 5K Fitness Classic �������������������������������������������32 Oscar Watch Party���������������������������������������������������������33 Celebrity Dinner Party���������������������������������������������������34 Denny Crum’s 80th Birthday Party �������������������������������35 2017 NAWBO EPIC Awards �������������������������������������������36 Festival Unveiled ����������������������������������������������������������38 Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame �����������������������������39 Chairman’s Society Reception������������������������������������� 40 Bourbon Classic ������������������������������������������������������������41 Bottoms Up Bash ��������������������������������������������������������� 42 McDazzle Red Tie Gala �������������������������������������������������43 We’ve Dropped Anchor ����������������������������������������������� 44 On the Town with Veteran Photographer John H. Harralson Jr.

Junior Achievement Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame �����������������������������45 Partyline ����������������������������������������������������������������������� 46

Life

Spotlight: KDF Spring Fashion Show �������������������������� 49 Fashion: Primp Style Lounge ����������������������������������������52 Health & Wellness: Dr� Austin Black �����������������������������53 Nuptials: Kaleighn & David LaBore ������������������������������54 Tastes: Zmaj Absinthe by Copper & Kings �������������������58 Arts & Entertainment: ‘I Now Pronounce’ ������������������� 60 Voice of Style: The Willow Tree ����������������������������������� 64

Features The Eyes behind The Voice

We take a look at the man who’s usually behind the camera: John H� Harralson Jr� �������������� 6

A Family Vision

Korrect Optical is not only a successful company but also an authentic family business ������ 13

Top 10 Fashion Moments of Speed Gala 2017

See our picks for best dressed captured in The Voice-Tribune Portrait Lounge ����������������� 50

Essentials Masthead �������������������������������5 Business Briefs�������������������� 14 Obituaries���������������������������� 16

Event Calendar ������������������� 66 Dear Abby ��������������������������� 68 Classifieds ��������������������������� 69

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It is such an honor to be able to celebrate John Harralson this week. For years, he has truly been “The Eyes behind The Voice,” and I know many of you have been enamored at one time or another by his wit, charm and talent as he has been “On the Town.” I’m continually amazed when John shares his photos from events that he still covers for The Voice-Tribune as our veteran photographer. Since all files are date and time stamped, it often reveals that he photographed an event into the early hours of the next day. Meanwhile, while I may be nearly 50 years his junior, I am almost always on Cinderella time, rarely with the resources to stay past midnight. I know you will enjoy reading this week’s feature for further insight into what inspires him, motivates him and how he gets all that energy. I know I’m taking notes.

While my feet may be in high heel rehab this week thanks to a weekend full of some of the most fabulous parties of the year (and this time, I miraculously did make it past midnight for both), my spirit is revived to have had the opportunity to represent The Voice-Tribune as the print media sponsor at Wine, Women & Shoes and the 2017 Speed Art Museum Gala.

It was great fun choosing and awarding the Best Dressed and Best in Shoe (congratulations to Jennifer Kraft and Nina Scott) for Family Scholar House, and thank you to our readers and followers who helped weigh in with your opinion on Instagram.

Saturday night at the Speed Art Museum, we were granted Tonya Abeln the opportunity to try something a little new that I predict you will adore. Inspired by Mark Seliger’s Vanity Fair Oscar Party Portraits, we collaborated with the exceptionally talented Clay Cook to create our very own Voice-Tribune Speed Gala Portrait Lounge. We’ve given you a sneak peek in our first-ever fashion round-up, but you may visit voice-tribune.com/galleries/speedgala-claycook to see the complete set of remarkable images.

Whether you were striking your best high fashion model pose in our Portrait Lounge or posing as a guest this weekend for one of our photographers, perhaps even John Harralson, you can count on “The Eyes behind The Voice” to be right there with you to capture those most unforgettable moments.

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You can’t be shy [when taking photos].

You’ve got to charge right in there.”

— John Harralson Jr.

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JOHN HARRALSON JR.’s Photo Skills Are Still in Demand in an Age of Selfies and Social Media

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By Thomas Pack

What motivates someone to keep working at nearly 90 years old – to stay on the job even after a career already distinguished by numerous accomplishments in photography, publishing and public relations as well as military service, entrepreneurship, politics and charity work?

How does someone maintain the energy to dress up and go out on the town every week – or several times a week – after a lifetime of attending so many galas that he can joke about the extraordinary number of tuxedos he’s worn out?

“A handful of vitamins” – that’s how John Harralson Jr. keeps his energy level high. The veteran Voice-Tribune photographer, and owner of the publication from 1987 to 2005, says, “I take krill oil, vitamin C, B12, fish oil, One A Day – there’s a whole row of vitamins in my closet.

“The krill oil comes from the Antarctic,” he adds. “Apparently, the fish are a little different there or something.”

He also points out that he’s never smoked. He made a commitment to staying away from cigarettes in junior high after reading an article about their dangers. Asked if the article also encouraged him to a fullfledged, lifetime commitment to nutritious eating and other healthy habits, Harralson replies, “Well, I don’t know about that.”

He follows no special diet or exercise program, and he certainly isn’t a devotee of the early-to-bed-early-to-rise routine. In fact, he’s always been quite the night owl. According to a Voice-Tribune article published in 2001, he usually got out of bed about 10 a.m., arrived at his office around noon, took photos at an evening social event – or two or three – and went to bed after 3 a.m.

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Now, he’s up until 6 a.m. some nights, he says. He usually reads or works on composing captions and choosing the best shots from the most recent batch of photos he’s taken for The Voice’s weekly photo column “On the Town with Veteran Photographer John H. Harralson Jr.” So maybe there’s something that keeps him going besides vitamins and an aversion to cigarettes. Maybe it has something to do with continually seeking out a woman in a red dress. Maybe it’s the chance to chronicle and preserve special moments in people’s lives. Maybe it’s something special he sees when he looks through his camera’s viewfinder.

THE FIRST PHOTOS Harralson’s father was a doctor and his mother worked for the weekly newspaper in Central City, the largest city in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky. Weddings, church picnics and other social events were often the paper’s main news.

John H. Harralson Jr., born in 1927, took his first photos at a wedding. He was 8 years old and used a Baby Brownie, a tiny, simple camera made by Kodak.

“They had other photographers at the wedding,” Harralson says, “but they liked the pictures I made the best.”

After high school, he briefly went to college and then served in the U.S. Army during the Allied occupation of Japan at the end of World War II. When he returned to the commonwealth, he earned a bachelor’s degree in business at the University of Kentucky and, in 1963, married Sarann Salsburg, an art teacher and graduate of Indiana University.

Harralson worked as a public relations manager for Southern Bell Telephone Company. He was editor of employee publications, so he often ran stories and photos about staff members and company events. For several years in the late 1970s and early ’80s, he also served as mayor of Brownsboro Village and as chairman of the Jefferson County League of Cities.

Meanwhile, The Voice-Tribune, which had begun publication in 1949, was headed for a shutdown.

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A NEW VOICE IN PUBLISHING It was an eight-page, tabloid-sized paper when it was first published as St. Matthews: Your Community Newspaper.

A big story on the front page of the inaugural edition was the start of the third annual Potato Festival.

There were several publishers and editors over the years, some of whom modified the name and look of the publication. The large newspaper chain Scripps-Howard bought it in 1979 and planned to make it part of a network of community papers, a plan that lasted only a few years, partially because The Courier-Journal started publishing its own neighborhood editions.

After a few more ownership changes, The Voice stopped publishing in September 1986. Harralson led a group of investors who formed Southern Publishing Inc. to buy the name and assets.

Publication of The New Voice began in April 1987.

Harralson says he wanted to run a publication with a sharp focus on community news, including extensive coverage of social events – a paper like the one his mother had worked for in Central City. Harralson also beefed up sports coverage, added a social columnist and increased the number of photos. In fact, there were so many photos that “some of the reporters used to complain that I was trying to turn it into Life magazine,” Harralson says.

He even would run year-old photos of an event a few weeks before it was held again. “I did that because it would sell tickets for them,” he says, “but sometimes, I’d accidentally run a picture of a couple that had been divorced since the last event – that could cause some problems.”

On the seven-year anniversary of Harralson’s ownership, the publication was renamed The Voice-Tribune because Harralson wanted to give it a more traditional newspaper name and because some people thought it was affiliated with the New Age movement.

Complaints about changes went down as circulation went up. When Southern

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took over, the publication had a circulation list of about 1,800. Under Harralson’s direction, it grew to become Kentucky’s largest paid weekly. In the late 1990s, circulation was about 14,000, and total readership was nearly 60,000. It was also the first Kentucky paper to use computers for typesetting.

Still, The Voice-Tribune continued to face stiff competition – and not just from other publications. People were increasingly turning to 24-hour programming on cable television to get their news, and a little thing called the internet was gaining popularity. Harralson put some of his own money into The Voice to keep it going. He says he may have even put the payroll on his MasterCard a few times.

Ultimately, though, he sold the publication in 2005.

However, this was far from the last time he would be seen around the office.

He kept taking photos for the publication at Louisville events because “that was the part I really liked about running the paper,” he says. “That was always my favorite part.”

THE SECRETS TO GOOD PHOTOS According to the Encyclopedia of American Journalism, an early example of society reporting can be traced to New York Herald publisher James Gordon Bennett, who sent a reporter to a costume ball on February 25, 1840. The reporter wore a suit of armor and alienated many of the guests with his obnoxious behavior, but readers loved his slightly tongue-in-cheek account of the evening – and the Society Page was born.

Harralson has never felt the need to wear armor, and he certainly doesn’t alienate people. He’s known for his charm. But to get good pictures at social events “you can’t be shy,” he says.

“You’ve got to charge right in there.”

At every event, he looks for a woman in a red dress who will pose for him because “a red dress shows up really well in color photos.”

Another tip: “Always make sure you get good photos of the president of the

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Carrie Orman and John Harralson at the 2016 Heartstrings Valentine Dinner & Dance .

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organization – and if it’s someone’s birthday, of course you get that person too.”

Harralson isn’t always the guy behind the camera at Louisville events; he’s a member of many organizations himself, including the Rotary Club, the Advertising Club and the Second Presbyterian Church. He’s served on the executive committee of the Jefferson County Republican Party, and he’s a supporter of Junior Achievement because he enjoys passing on his business knowledge to a younger generation.

He’s also a supporter of the Kentucky and Southern Indiana Stroke Association, and he was named the guest of honor at the organization’s 2016 Heartstrings Valentine Dinner & Dance at the Louisville Boat Club. He was honored for supporting the organization since its inception in 1999. Carrie Orman, executive director, says Harralson is a great guy who “always attracts a crowd wherever he goes.”

The program for the event noted not only his professional accomplishments but also his and Sarann’s four sons (John, Tom, Jim and Ben) and three grandsons (Hank, Hayden and Webb), who all live in Louisville. The association also praised Harralson for always making himself available to promote the organization’s events and take photos.

There’s still a place for someone with a good eye and a lifetime of photography experience in an age when everyone has a camera in their pocket and social media has joined the list of communication channels competing for our attention.

There’s still a role for someone who specializes in capturing moments of delight in an age of so much negative news. Harralson says most people love to have their photos taken when they’re out on the town – when they’re “dressed up and happy.” So maybe it’s not the Antarctic krill oil that keeps him going. Maybe it’s the community spirit he sees through his viewfinder.

Maybe it’s the joy he captures with his camera. VT

John Harralson Jr. with his family as the guest of honor at the Kentucky and Southern Indiana Stroke Association’s 2016 Heartstrings Valentine Dinner & Dance.

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A Family Vision

By Remy Sisk

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t’s the true realization of the American Dream at Korrect Optical. After working for another optical company in the late 1970s and early ’80s and subsequently losing his job after a company buyout, Allan Baker purchased Korrect Optical in 1986. Following years of dedicated hard work and constant improvement, the company is now helmed by Allan’s son, Steve Baker, and steadfastly leading the city in optical eyewear manufacturing and retail.

Allan Baker passed away in 2012, but Steve is the president of Korrect and deservedly proud of the company’s longstanding success in the community – certainly on the retail side of things but also in the company’s manufacturing, a sector of the business he relates that not many are even aware of.

“Most people, when they see our name, they think of our two stores here in town – typical optical stores – but that’s just part of what we do,” Baker shares. “We have an extremely large manufacturing facility over on Bishop Lane where we actually manufacture the eyewear.”

Since Korrect has been in the Baker family, it has consistently outgrown its spaces, leading to several different necessary moves.

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of glasses compared to the 800-1,000 it was making per day in 2009. Additionally, when Allan Baker first came in to Korrect, the company had 30-40 employees. Today, it boasts over 500.

“We like the retail part of the business, and it gives us a connection to the community,” Baker describes. “It’s very important to us, and it’s important that we do a great job for the customers who come in our stores.” Beyond the daily customers in the retail stores, Korrect Optical also does wholesale and government contracting and works closely with the VA to provide glasses for veterans.

Korrect has in fact recently instituted a philanthropic arm of the company: Korrect Optical Next Chapter, which strives to help individuals get to the next stage of their lives, whatever that may be. Thus far, it has made monetary donations to the tune of $10,000 to the duPont Manual High School summer reading program as well as Honor Flight to help veterans see the memorials of Washington, D.C. It also provides glasses for free or at a significantly reduced rate to local charities.

“There are a lot of agencies in town for whom we just make glasses for free because the people they’re serving don’t have any way to pay and don’t have insurance or Medicaid – these are the people who fall through the cracks,” Baker says.

Such beneficiaries are Boys & Girls Haven, Lions Eye Foundation, Masonic Homes and Home of the Innocents, among others.

As to why Baker and the whole Korrect team are so devoted to giving back, he says it just makes sense. “If we’re successful, it’s just the right thing to do,” he affirms. “If

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you have the means, why not? We have the means, we have the ability to make glasses at a reduced rate or for free and to help these people. … We’re just giving back to the people who help support us and help us grow – it’s kind of a no-brainer.”

That authenticity and heart is at least partially what has helped Korrect grow so dramatically within the Baker family. The company recently acquired a facility in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and is additionally considering the possibility of having to move again as they are outgrowing their current location. However, at the same time, they are looking to work more with USA Cares to develop their philanthropic reach. As the business grows at Korrect, so does their commitment to giving back.

Currently, the company is running its annual hotly anticipated March Madness sale. Through the end of the month, customers can get select frames and lenses for only $99 – a significant saving not available any other time of the year. The sale runs through the month at both locations However, no matter what time of year you visit Korrect, you can be sure you’ll be well taken care of due to the staff ’s commitment to service, professionalism and family. “It’s a family business, and we still hold on to that family feel after all these years,” Baker emphasizes. “And I think a lot of people look for that as opposed to just being a number.” VT Korrect Optical 4036 Dutchmans Lane 4747 Dixie Highway 502.895.2020, 502.447.2020 korrect.com

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NEW POP-UP HAT SHOP COMING TO NORTON COMMONS

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Norton Commons announced last week the addition of a popup hat boutique just in time for Kentucky Derby season. The growing new urbanist community in northeast Louisville is now home to The Hat Girls at 10708 Meeting St. in Prospect.

• Corporate Service Department | William J. Kaiser Jr. and Jeffrey A. McKenzie, Co-Chairs

The Hat Girls are the Official Hat Designers of the Kentucky Derby Festival, and specialize in one-of-a-kind custom designs. This year, they are also offering a ready-to-wear collection. The duo creates everything from classic Southern Belle-style Derby hats to the latest trends in fascinators to extravagant, show-stopping headwear.

“We couldn’t be more excited to officially open our doors,” said Kate Welsh and Rachel Bell, otherwise known as The Hat Girls.

“Our new showroom and studio gives us the opportunity to connect with our clients throughout the entire design experience and to make our brand available to a wider audience by offering a comprehensive range of styles at an expanded price range.”

Since they began designing in 2013, the duo has cultivated an impressive following through social media outlets and a loyal client base that has worn their custom creations around the world. The Hat Girls’ designs have been seen on Miss America 2015 Kira Kazantsev, Miss America 2013 Mallory Hagan and Joey Fatone, just to name a few. The Norton Commons shop is the pair’s first retail location, and to celebrate, The Hat Girls are hosting a grand opening event on March 11 from 6 to 9 p.m.

Attendees will be able to browse the 2017 collection, meet The Hat Girls and enjoy refreshments and giveaways.

“The Hat Girls are exactly the type of creative retail we seek to attract to the community,” said Marilyn Osborn Patterson, marketing director and legal counsel for Norton Commons.

“We have over 60 independent businesses with a big focus on small local boutiques, restaurants and bars. Norton Commons is becoming a Derby destination, with inspired boutiques and the newest addition to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, Chateau Bourbon Bed and Breakfast.”

The Hat Girls are already booking custom appointments at thehatgirls.com. The shop will be open from March 11 through May 6 with Thursday through Sunday hours and by appointment-only on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

BINGHAM GREENEBAUM DOLL ANNOUNCES NEW FIRM LEADERSHIP Bingham Greenebaum Doll LLP, a business law firm, has announced new firm leadership following its annual Partners Meeting in Louisville. This practice group leadership restructuring, now in effect, is expected to develop a new generation of firm leaders and drive the firm’s continued growth.

“There is a generational shift taking place in law firms and legal departments all over the world as baby boomers retire or begin to transition their practice. It is important to begin providing leadership opportunities to the next generation of lawyers so that we capture the institutional knowledge of our more experienced partners before they retire,” said Tobin McClamroch, BGD managing partner.

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• Estate Planning Department | John S. Lueken, Chair • Litigation Department | John K. Bush and James M. Hinshaw, Co-Chairs • Tax and Employee Benefits Department | Mark A. Loyd, Chair PARKLAND TEEN NAMED “2017 YOUTH OF THE YEAR” BY THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF KENTUCKIANA Selected among outstanding youth from across the city, Kentrel Duncan has been named the “2017 Youth of the Year” by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Kentuckiana (BGCK). With this distinction, Kentrel will serve as an ambassador for all teens in our city, and earlier this week competed March 7 and 8 in the state Youth of the Year competition in Frankfort, vying for the regional and national titles.

The Youth of the Year title is a prestigious honor bestowed upon exemplary young people in recognition of leadership, service, academic excellence and dedication to live a healthy lifestyle.

The program honors the nation’s most awe-inspiring young people on their path to great futures and encourages all kids to lead, succeed and inspire.

A 15-year-old resident of the Parkland neighborhood and a student at Seneca High School, Kentrel Duncan, has experienced circumstances in life that most of us can only imagine. Kentrel has been a member of the Parkland Boys & Girls Clubs for over five years. As a longtime member of the Club, it is his goal to encourage other children and teens to become Club members.

Kentrel serves on the BGCK’s first Youth Advisory Council and is the Treasurer of the Parkland Keystone Club, a teen program aimed to have a positive impact on members, the Club and the community. Kentrel is the manager and player on his Club’s AAU basketball team and volunteers regularly as the front desk secretary at his Club. He participates in weekly JROTC training and abstains from drugs and alcohol, promoting a drug-free lifestyle to both his peers inside and outside of the Club. Kentrel has aspirations to attend college and then become an FBI Special Agent.

“Even though I’ve experienced many hardships in my life, the Parkland Boys & Girls Club has always been a place where I felt I belonged,” says Duncan. “At the club, I’ve been able to grow as a young man, learning skills that have helped me become a better student, son and brother. It was my role as treasurer for the Keystone program that I found my love of fundraising and planning trips. As a founding member of the Youth Advisory Council, I’ve also been able to voice my opinion in a constructive and positive way. There isn’t a doubt in my mind that if the Boys & Girls Club had not been open, I couldn’t have made it this far.”

LOUISVILLE MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN CREATES ONCE IN A LIFETIME $100,000 DERBY PACKAGE

“At BGD, we recognize that our clients’ legal service needs are dynamic and evolving, and that our firm must continuously adapt our technologies and processes to meet and exceed our clients’ expectations. Elevating the next generation of firm leaders is a key component of ensuring we have the right technology and the necessary processes to keep pace with our clients’ demands,” McClamroch continued.

The Louisville Marriott Downtown has officially announced the Best of The Bluegrass hospitality package for the upcoming 2017 Derby season. Start the weekend off with the finest Moet & Chandon Dom Perignon champagnes, Pappy Van Winkle bourbons and local cuisine grown on Kentucky farms while experiencing all that the Bluegrass has to offer.

Last year, the firm took a number of steps to facilitate the generational shift that is taking place, including the implementation of a host of workplace flexibility policies, the creation of a formal firm mentoring program, the hiring of a chief legal talent officer and the creation of a diversity and inclusion committee. This announcement of new firm leaders is the next step in the firm’s evolution.

The Best of the Bluegrass package allows guests to experience extraordinary elegance in the Louisville Marriott Downtown’s 14th floor presidential suite beginning on Thursday, May 4. The expansive suite boasts amenities and luxurious decor. Guests will appreciate sweeping Ohio riverfront and downtown views, large walk-in closet, private butlers’ kitchen and exclusive bar and bartender’s service in suite. Other amenities include 24/7

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room service, 24/7 private security, 24/7 escort in a Suburban SUV, travel escort to Churchill Downs, transportation to and from the Louisville International Airport, and private tours of two of Kentucky’s distinguished distilleries: Angel’s Envy and Heaven Hill.

“We are thrilled to offer this exceptional and one-of-a-kind Kentucky Derby package for those interested in luxury at its finest.” David Greene, Louisville Marriott Downtown general manager says. “The Kentucky Oaks and Derby at Churchill Downs are events of a lifetime, and we hope to enhance and heighten on that Bluegrass experience.”

This unique package includes two seats in the exclusive Turf Club for both the Kentucky Oaks and the Kentucky Derby, security escorts to seats, personally prepared breakfast daily in the presidential suite, gourmet dinner Friday and Saturday night prepared by Chef Graham Weber, 10 selected bourbons from the General Manager Bucket List, a personal butler 24/7, and two tickets to Louisville’s finest Derby Eve Gala celebration: Barnstable Brown. The Louisville Marriott Downtown will also provide handicapping of the races by one of the foremost handicappers in the United States (winning not guaranteed!), custom Derby Hat by World Famous Hats by Angie, and a private hair stylist Friday and Saturday morning to prepare you to look your very best. Makeup and nail appointments are also provided.

The Best of The Bluegrass Package totals a three-night package, beginning on May 4. For pricing or details on all available Derby Packages, please contact Shane Weaver at shane.weaver@ marriottlouisville.com or Jennifer Cummings at jennifer. cummings@marriottlouisville.com.

THE FOOD LITERACY PROJECT TO RECEIVE THE CULINARY TRUST’S JACQUES PÉPIN EDUCATION GRANT The Food Literacy Project at Oxmoor Farm accepted the Jacques Pépin Education Grant from The Culinary Trust during the International Association of Culinary Professionals (IACP) Awards Gala at the fabulous Louisville Palace Theater on Sunday, March 5th. The IACP hosted its 2017 conference in Louisville March 3- 5 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. The $5,000 grant award will allow The Food Literacy Project to cultivate extraordinary teen leaders, empowered with skills to lead healthy and productive lives and transform their community food system through the Youth Community Agriculture Program.

“Jacques Pépin has been a generous, long-time supporter of The Culinary Trust, which is why a grant was established in his name.

Jacques believes that learning about food and how to cook is among the most essential and rewarding tasks in life,” said Trustee Kathleen Flinn. “To this end, The Culinary Trust’s Board of Trustees focus is on supporting and empowering individuals in the community via cooking skills, kitchen literacy and culinary training.”

The Food Literacy Project’s Youth Community Agriculture Program is a youth employment program that brings a diverse group of Louisville teens together to grow as leaders through farming, cooking experience and community engagement. Teen YCAP Crew Members immerse themselves in the food system, spending 30 hours per week throughout the summer planting, cultivating, harvesting, cooking and distributing fresh produce.

They also serve as agents of change within their families, peer groups and neighborhoods, promoting a new way of thinking about food and health and working to build food justice. The teens impact their community through direct service efforts on Oxmoor Farm, at partner schools, as vendors at farmers’ markets, cooking at local restaurants and publicly speaking about their work. As a result of these rich experiences, participants build nutritional proficiency, hone job skills and gain exposure to a wide variety of food system issues and opportunities. Teen YCAP Crew Members’ hard work yields a bounty of fresh vegetables.

However, the program’s real “crop” is a group of empowered young people with the leadership, community engagement skills and compassion to be contributing citizens

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obituaries Lisa Swanson Blasi Lisa Blasi, born May 2, 1959, passed away on Sunday March 5th, 2017 in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Lisa leaves behind her loving husband of 29 years, Read T. Blasi, and three beautiful daughters; Martha Kari Gee and husband Brandon, Rachael Leigh Acker, and Katherine Lynn Blasi.

Lisa was a very proud grandmother, affectionately known at “Great Goochie” to Christina, Jackson, Jesse Read, Judah and Olivia. She is survived by her parents Albert and Janouise Swanson, three sisters, Debra Kinnerson (Joe), Rosa Saettel, and Jennifer Humes. She loved and enjoyed her many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Joel Swanson.

Lisa was a most prized friend to many people. She attended Kentucky Baptist School of Nursing and graduated December of 1981. Lisa was a very active member of the Safe Harbor Christian Church in Memphis, IN. Funeral service noon Thursday at Pearson’s 149 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, Ky. with burial to follow in Cave Hill cemetery. Visitation 10 am Thursday until time of service The family asks that in lieu of flowers that donations be made to HOSPARUS Southern Indiana, 502 Hausfeldt Lane, New Albany, IN 47150.

Sandra Lee (Johnston) Broderick

Sandra Lee Broderick, 80, passed from this life to God’s Promised Land Tuesday Feb. 28 at 5 p.m.

Her parents, Roy and Evelyn Johnston preceded her in death. Surviving are her husband, Charles, son, Michael Broderick (Lisa); daughter, Mrs. Judith Esterle (Joseph), and

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grandchildren, Mrs. Natalie (Broderick) Schmitt (Christopher) and Wade Broderick. A memorial service will be held at John Knox Pres. Church on Sat. March 11, with visitation from 1-3 p.m. including jazz music at 2:30 p.m. Memorial service will begin at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to: World Wildlife Fund, American Parkinson Disease Association, or John Knox Memorial Garden.

Marion L. Sr. Clark

Marion Clark, 87, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017.

He was a member of First Virginia Ave Missionary Baptist Church, retired from American Standard, and an Air Force and Marine Veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Clark; Marion Clark Jr., Hildred Clark, Mildred Townsend (Haywood) and Glenora Henley (Danny); Stepchildren, Anthony Lee, Richard Baker, Bridget Linton, Steven and Travis Stone; sister, Louise Beamus, host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, friends.

Visitation: 6pm-8pm Wednesday at First Virginia Ave Missionary Baptist Church, 3601 Virginia Ave. Funeral: 11am Thursday at the church, with burial in Louisville Memorial Gardens West.

Arrangements entrusted to A. D. Porter & Sons, 1300 W. Chestnut St.

Patricia Lee Codey

Patricia Codey, 82, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 4th at home surrounded by her family.

She was a retired Supervisor in the Cost Department at Jefferson Circuit Court where she worked 27 years. Patricia was a graduate of Loretto High School, Class of 1952 and was a member of Guardian Angels Catholic Church.

Preceding her in death were her first and second husbands,

Floyd R. Baugh, Sr. and James Hays, a son Michael W. Baugh and her brother Billy J. McGalin.

Survivors include her husband, Melvin Codey; children, Deborah S. Miller (David), Floyd “Ricky” Baugh (Kathy), Patricia A. Obermeier (Chuck), Gregory A. Baugh (Yadira) and Donna L. Harrett (Steve); two step-daughters, Elaine Codey Smith and Pam Shopner (Anna); two sisters, Betty Peters and Kathleen Brower (Robert); 14 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, with twins on the way.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 10th at Ratterman and Sons, 3800 Bardstown Road, followed by burial at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2-8 p.m.

Thursday and after 11 a.m. Friday. Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the . Online condolences may be left at www. ratterman.com.

William Barrett “W.B” Jr. Fisher

William Fisher, 88, of Louisville, KY., joined his wife, Bonnie in heaven on March 4, 2017.

Born July 15, 1928 to William Barrett and Lyda Fisher and married July 16, 1949 to Bonnie Weis Fisher, which resulted in three children, Randall Fisher (Stephanie), Russell Fisher (Allie), and Robbin Snoddy; nine grandchildren, Cynthia Fisher Roberts (Sean), Amy Fisher, Chris Fisher (Stefanie), Laura Fisher, Scott Geiser, Joseph Ducette, Erica Ducette, Danielle Snoddy Brown (Davis), Grant Snoddy, and 13 great grandchildren, Caitlyn Roberts, Hayden Roberts, Nichole Roberts, Alexis Roberts, Zachary Fisher, Sadie Fisher, Allee Geiser, Sylas Geiser, Lillyann Ducette, Michael Ducette, Kelsey Ducette, Cordelia Brown, and Simon Brown.

W.B. was a Kentucky High School Basketball All-Star, played basketball for and graduate of Western Kentucky College, teacher, basketball coach,

and administrator.

He loved gardening, bird watching, UK Sports, traveling, family gatherings, and weekends at the lake and nature drives with his grandchildren.

Visitation was 4-8pm Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road. His funeral mass will be offered at St. Albert the Great Church at 10am Thursday, with a graveside service at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bowling Green, KY at 2:30pm CDT.

Patricia Ann Smith Foppiano

Patricia Foppiano, a lifelong resident of Louisville, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2017.

She was born August 25, 1928, the daughter of the later Dr. Uly H. and Frances Lebre Smith. She was a graduate of Holy Rosary Academy and was employed by L&N Railroad for 30 years.

She was predeceased by her husband, Charles E. Foppiano; her brothers, Dr. Francis J. “Jerry” Smith and Dr. Louis T. Smith; and her sisters, Mary Frances Jones, Rita Delmenhorst, Sr. Ruth Marie Smith, O.P. and Ferol Das. Patricia is survived by her brother, James P. Smith (Sarah) of Columbus, Ohio and many nieces and nephews.

She was a gracious, lovely lady who will truly be missed by her family and friends.

Visitation will be from 2-8 Thursday, March 9th, at Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home, 3800 Bardstown Road. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10 am Friday, March 10th, at St. Martha Catholic Church, 2825 Klondike Lane, with burial to follow in Calvary Cemetery.

Expressions of sympathy may be directed to Mass of the Air or Dominican Sisters, 2645 Bardstown Road, St. Catherine, KY 40061-9435 (Office of Ministry Support).

Online condolences may be left at www.ratterman.com.

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We Won’t Be Missing March

very March, or April if we’re all fortunate enough, on the day after the final Louisville men’s basketball game of the season, I write a post on Card Chronicle titled simply “The Worst Day of the Year.”

“To be perfectly blunt, I don’t think anything of last season,” UofL Head Coach Rick Pitino said on 93.9 The Ville. “I have blocked Andre McGee, as well as last season, out of my mind completely. I don’t ever want to think about it. It depresses me too much. Sometimes you learn from the past, sometimes you cherish it like in 2013. Other times you just MIKE RUTHERFORD want to erase it from your mind.”

Louisville fans spent most of the @cardchronicle offseason attempting to do just that.

It’s hyperbole only in the sense The excitement of the Louisville baseball team’s that there’s no way for me to know what awful overwhelming success and Lamar Jackson’s run things are going to happen on other days. The to the 2016 Heisman Trophy certainly helped, truth is that, as far as guaranteed depressing but the memory of missing out on March comoccurrences are concerned, being faced directly pletely still left a void. Even if that void wasn’t with the knowledge that it’ll be another 12 discussed. months before the dream of the mighty CardiChristmas in March didn’t come to the Derby nals cutting down the nets has a chance to be City in 2016, but it’s back with a vengeance realized has always ranked right at the top (or 12 months later. Louisville heads to Brooklyn the bottom) of every personal calendar year. It’s this week as the No. 4 seed in the ACC Toursomething I don’t really get over, or allow myself nament, a distinction that afford them the luxto get over, until Derby. ury of not having to play their first game until Last year was different.

Thursday afternoon. The Cardinals are also the It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what the worst No. 3 overall team in the current RPI and would day of the 2015-16 Louisville basketball season appear poised to earn either a No. 2 or a No. 3 was, but it certainly wasn’t the day the Cards seed when the NCAA Tournament bracket is played their final game of the year against Virunveiled on Sunday. ginia. Maybe it’s hard to pinpoint because the This would be an exciting combination of entire stretch of time is something that everyone facts in any year, but after what UofL fans associated with Cardinal basketball would just as endured in 2016, this taste of March is espesoon forget. cially sweet. It’s not so bad for the players either,

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especially two of the most important ones.

For All-ACC selection Donovan Mitchell and UofL’s third leading scorer Deng Adel, both sophomores, this week’s tournament at the Barclays Center will be their first taste of college basketball’s postseason. If you want to take it a step further, junior Quentin Snider and senior Mangok Mathiang are the only two players on this relatively experienced UofL roster who have any extended experience playing in the NCAA Tournament.

“Besides Mangok and Q, there’s really not even one player who has major tournament experience,” Pitino said. “For everybody else, this is going to be their first taste of it. These guys don’t understand that when you’re the better seed, all of the fans at those games who don’t have a rooting interest are going to be rooting for that underdog. It’s going to be a learning experience for those guys, and they’re going to have to learn fast.”

A lack of tournament experience combined with Louisville’s occasional struggles on the road this season is certainly a legitimate concern. It’s not the only one. UofL’s defense uncharacteristically surrendered 90 points to Virginia Tech and 88 to Wake Forest, and its offense is still prone to the occasional drought or three. Still, it feels good to be worrying about things like these in March again.

The worry means there’s hope, and the hope means the Cardinals have more postseason basketball to play. This year, perhaps more than any other, and that’s a fact to be savored. VT

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his could be the most mystifying, most hard-to-predict of all John Calipari’s Kentucky teams.

their top scorer couldn’t find his shot.

Bam Adebayo seems to have grown into a dominating inside presence. He has also learned how to stay out of foul trouble, though that’s always an Catnip unpredictable area once referIt hasn’t shown the greatness ees start blowing their whistles of what I consider Cal’s three STEVE at this most important time of “great” UK teams: the 2010 the year.

KAUFMAN “John Wall team” that was far But is Bam alone? Is there better than its sudden Elite Eight enough inside support from Wenexit; the 2012 “Anthony Davis team” that yan Gabriel, Derek Willis and Isaac did it all; and the 2015 “Platoon team,” Humphries? probably the best college team never to win As Bam has grown, De’Aaron Fox the national championship. seems to have receded. (Is the slender Right now, this bunch is being compared guard worn out by the longer, more-into the two Final Four teams that found their tense, college season?) His once-magical legs during the NCAA tournament: the drives to the hoop are too often resulting 2011 “Brandon Knight team” and the 2014 in turnovers or shots that roll off the rim “Aaron Harrison team.” or hit the underside of the backboard.

The 2011 team was ranked 20th in the Still, would I rather have Fox than country going into the SEC tournament nearly any other point guard in the with a record of 22-8, 10-6 in conference. nation? Absolutely. Take him lightly at Knight was an outstanding, unflappable your peril, as Texas A&M learned most floor general and a steady scorer. DeAndre recently.

Liggins matured into an aggressive on-ball What about the rest of the roster? Cal defensive force. Josh Harrellson became goes out of his way to praise Gabriel by an effective down-low presence. Terrence name, but I fail to see what he’s bringJones also grew into a force on both ends ing to the effort. At first glance, Willis still of the court. And Darius Miller and Doron seems fated to gain three at one end, give Lamb gave the team its long-range shootup two at the other. But I think this is an ing. Lamb hit 49 percent of his three-point outdated formulation. Willis’ offense is shots, Miller 44. only occasionally there, but his reboundThe 2014 team was ranked 25th in the ing and shot-blocking have been solid and, country going into the conference touras far as I can tell, his defense is no worse ney, with a record of 22-9 (a far cry from than a lot of other big men around the the 40-0 that many had predicted for it). country. He certainly seems to be workIt had closed out the regular season with a ing at it.

19-point loss to Florida, the nation’s topDominique Hawkins brings energy and ranked team. But its one-point loss to the smarts into the game. Sixth men are often Gators in the tournament final was a prepraised for their instant scoring, but his view of things to come. value is far more apparent blending into I called it “the Aaron Harrison team” the team effort. because of the freshman’s unforgettable And then there’s Isaiah Briscoe. shooting heroics. But it was really the inside Briscoe’s legend will be formed by what presence of Julius Randle and Willie Cauhappens in the next few weeks. Another ley-Stein (before he got hurt in the Louissuccessful UK run and he’ll be lauded ville game) that powered this team’s tournaas a bulldog competitor who battled on ment success. the boards (though he can barely jump), Okay, so where does this 2017 version who refused to succumb, who rallied the stand? At 26-5, ranked ninth last week in freshmen to dig in. An unsuccessful run the country, it’s well ahead of its predecesand he’ll be charged with slowing up the sors. It has what neither of those previous offense, single-mindedly taking heedless teams had: an explosive, game-changing trips into the paint and unreliable at both scorer. But Malik Monk has been up and the three-point and free-throw lines. down, in and out. Many teams have bowed There’s much for BBN to be hopeful out of the tournament over the years when about this year. An on-fire Monk could

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produce another long run into the tournament – perhaps all the way. I’m not entirely sure the sum of the individual parts leads to another Final Four appearance. But, as we’ve seen, the unexpected rolls out only once the ball is in the air. VT

Bam Adebayo dunks the ball versus Georgia.

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Saluting Our Seniors “Senior Day” is about celebrating the careers of guys who fans have cheered for four or five years. Guys like Mangok Mathiang. The final member of UofL’s 2013 National Championship team, he was a redshirt that season. Mathiang scored a career-high 18 points and pulled down 11 rebounds as the Cards beat No. 19 Notre Dame 71-64 on Saturday. They finished the regular season 24-7, 12-6 in the ACC and head to Brooklyn this week as the No. 4 seed in the ACC Tournament. Their first game is Thursday at around 2:30 p.m. Mathiang was suspended for the game at Virginia in early February after missing curfew and as a result had his phone and computer taken away. He also had his captaincy stripped after the incident, but he is now back in the good graces of Coach Pitino.

Was that about as good as you could have hoped for?

Mathiang: I mean for Senior Night, it’s a great way to go out, especially in front of crowds that have always been there for me. For my teammates, whenever we had our struggles, they were always there, so most definitely had to go out with a W.

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home. You just don’t think about that. You could think about it to get you going, but at the same time, just have fun with it. It’s just one of those college experiences that you’ve got to have. I think all these guys, I think they’re ready for it.

Some of them missed out last year, so they’re just hungry to get there.

Have you got your phone and WAVE3 Sports Was your mindset any difeverything else back? ferent because you came in Mathiang: Oh yeah, definitely aggressive? got it back.

Mathiang: Just coming in after the first timeout, Coach was on us about just going out and What was it like for you to watch your going into the bigs and trying to get Colson cousin have a game like that on his in foul trouble and making sure that he could Senior Night? guard down there. I just kind of took that perDeng Adel: It’s special, to go out like that as sonally and just went out there and just kept the last game of your career, in front of these attacking the basket. great fans. It’s definitely special. I’m just proud of him. He’s been through a lot and he really Did you have a sense that something deserved that. like this might happen?

Mathiang: To be honest, I was just going Was it special for you to watch Mangok with the flow of the game. As the game was Mathiang have a career night like that going on, moments just kept getting sweeter in his final home game? and sweeter.

Donovan Mitchell: He’s worked so hard and he’s been through so much, especially with the As one of the guys with some postseafoot injury last year. To come out and just play son experience, what are the keys for so well for the team. He’s a hard worker and this team to keep on advancing? he’s a big leader on this team.

Mathiang: Just have fun with it. A lot of young guys when they go into the tournaWas getting the ball inside an emphasis ment, there is so much pressure put into it going into this game in particular? just because it’s like one loss and you’re going

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Quentin Snider: The game plan was to give him the ball down low. In the first half, he really carried us, through the whole game.

Defensive end, rebounding, communicating.

What are the keys to being successful in the postseason?

Snider: The key is just staying humble. Even when you’re up by like 10, it feels like you’re up by like two. Nobody quits. You’ve got to keep playing until the buzzer goes off.

How much does it add to the ACC Tournament having it in Brooklyn?

Rick Pitino: For me, being a New Yorker and going back to the Barclays Center, I’m curious to see how it turns out. Our fans, we started going with maybe 50 to 100 fans in the Big East – we ended up getting 1,500 people there.

New York is the greatest city in the world, best restaurants, best theater, best opera, best social life. It’s just an awesome place. I’ve lived there for a long, long time and still live there. Well, my wife lives there more than I do. We’re not split up, but she loves going back to New York.

She loves going back to New York. We’ve had a residence there since my New York days and it’s a special place. New York is the greatest place to visit if you’re a non-New Yorker and if you’re a New Yorker, it’s great because unlike you sick people, they don’t take sports real serious. It’s not their life or their religion.

If the Giants lose, they immediately switch and pay attention to something else. There are no Senior Nights like Louisville or Kentucky or Kansas. VT

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DeVon Cooper’s Round Trip Senior Season

orothy was right when she said, “There’s no place like home.” DeVon Cooper of Waggener High School found this out when he returned home his senior season to write the final chapter of his high school basketball career.

round-trip ticket, as the 6-foot-4 scoring machine guard crisscrossed the nation to finally settle where it all started for him.

Right before the first day of senior year, no one had any information on Cooper’s return High School except for his head coach. And Sports Report it would turn out to be a pleasant surprise for everyone when RANDY they unexpectedly saw Cooper WHETSTONE JR. walk through the doors of Waggener High School. “Everybody was happy,” he relates. “People at school were happy, teachers and my teamAfter playing for Coach Bryan O’Neill mates. I didn’t tell anybody – nobody knew Sr. at Waggener his freshman and sophoI was coming back until the first day of more year (both seasons he led the team school.” in scoring – 14.4 and 17.2), Cooper got a Cooper says his goal wasn’t to create an one-way ticket to travel to the west coast element of surprise; rather, his focus was to to play at Findlay Prep, a private school get back on the hardwood to finish out his in Henderson, Nevada, with the plan to season with some of his close friends: remain there.

“I wasn’t trying to prove anything. I just “I went out there because I wanted to wanted to come back and have a good year take another step in academics and on the with the people I started with. I wanted to basketball court, and Findlay Prep is a big finish strong.” prep school. It was better basketball and Upon Cooper’s return, O’Neill says, “For we played better competition,” he says. him to be able to come back and be able to play with the guys that he started with was really special. He and Jacquess [Hobbs] are really good friends, so I think that was the most special thing for me to see. And then he and Ethan [Taylor] had been friends for a long time as well. So to have those three playing together in their senior year was pretty special.”

But it was a welcome home party that didn’t go as originally planned. The Kentucky High School Athletic Association ruled him illegible at the outset of the season because Cooper did not qualify for the exceptions under the KHSAA Bylaw 6, which requires athletes to sit out a calendar year after they have transferred.

Although delayed, it did not mean denial. Cooper would return January 20 in a home game versus Ballard, and it wouldn’t take long before he posted big number in the scoring column of his stat line. In the 12 games he played, he averOnce his junior season came to an end, aged 21.0 points, displaying once more his he sat with his mother to reflect and recolstrengths on the offensive end of the floor lect his thoughts, saying that two of them together made the decision to return home and helping Waggener conclude their season with a 19-12 record. and finish off his senior year in Louisville.

“He steadily continued to develop each That one-way ticket soon became a

He steadily continued to develop each year from his freshman year on. You see a lot of growth in the kid and a lot of potential in the things that he can still work and improve.

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year from his freshman year on,” O’Neill adds. “You see a lot of growth in the kid and a lot of potential in the things that he can still work and improve on when he gets to the next level next year.

“He was able to come in and really be able to affect a lot of games this year. We had a really good team last year as well, but I think he helped add an element of scoring this year that maybe we didn’t have last year. He can really score the ball. He is a solid kid and I think he can be really special in college.”

Cooper is weighing his options of Ball State, Morehead State and Northern Kentucky, but he has yet to make a decision as to where he plans to play college ball. But in this season, his goal was to leave behind the legacy of competition and growth from freshman year to senior year both on and off the court.

O’Neill says having a player of Cooper’s caliber has been a recurring theme in the program that has worked to better shape it for the future: “I think one of the things that’s special is that the last couple years, we have had some kids that have gone on to be a success at the collegiate level. He certainly falls in line with that. It helps your younger kids to understand they have that opportunity and they just need to keep working hard and they can reach that level as well.

Ultimately, that is what we hope for as a program – that we are able to help mold kids and send them to college to have that opportunity.” VT

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The girls 6th region champions, the Butler Bearettes.

Lindsey Duvall kept her focus on the rim.

Butler coach Larry Just kept his Bearettes in front the entire game.

Bullitt East’s Kirstie Henn was sent to the freethrow line.

Bullitt East’s Alyssa Peak (21) fought for the ball against Butler’s Molly Lockhart (30) and Teri Goodlett (24).

Butler’s Brittney Just swatted the ball from the hands of Bullitt East’s Emmy Ralph.

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Butler’s Kiara Cain grabbed a long rebound away from Alexis Taylor.

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2017 Speed Art Museum Gala Often referred to as the Party of the Year, the Speed Art Museum Gala was held on March 4, and guests were free to explore the richly diverse exhibits at the Speed. The sumptuous food, provided

by Wiltshire at the Speed, was complemented by Brown-Forman beverages. Attendees were also treated to a unique collaboration between Teddy Abrams, Louisville Ballet and Kentucky Opera.

Laura Melillo Barnum, Ron Wolz, Karen Hunt and Cheri Collis White.

Jane Welch, John Shaw-Woo, Ed Hamilton, Tawana Bain and Ken Clay.

Aaron Yarmuth and Sarah Tate.

Jonathan Blue and Jessica Kidner.

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Bart and Jennifer Miller, Kim Casaburo and Greg Delmonico.

Kelly Parry, Lauren Hendricks and Mo McKnight Howe.

Gale Brown and Speed Art Museum Chief Executive Officer Ghislain d’Humières.

Board of Governors Chair-elect Patrick Potter, Heidi Potter, Dr. Alexandra Gerassimides, Sadiqa Reynolds, Mayor Greg Fischer and Kevin Cosby.

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Rebecca and John Y. Brown III.

Erin Trager-Kusman and Michael Trager-Kusman.

Deborah and Bart Greenwald with Augusta Brown Holland.

Brian and Jennifer Krainer with Lynda and John Weeks.

Donald Wenzel and Dana Robinson.

Summer and Mark Eliason, Arnold Riveria,Tracy Beale, Judge Angela McCormick Bisig and Jeffrey Howard.

Larie and Barry Allen.

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Reverend Al Shands and Edith Bingham.

Julia Kolp Carstanjen, Mark Slaughter and Board of Trustees Chair Martha Slaughter.

Jane Welch, Gary and Karen Lawrence, Teddy Abrams, Ben Lawrence, Anne Burkley and Meredith Lawrence.

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Barry Wooley and Jude Lowe.

Colin McNaughton, Woo Speed McNaughton, Linda and Chris Valentine and Ian Derrer.

Merry-Kay Poe, Beth Andrews and Lori Warren.

Patrick D. McLane and Todd Cain.

Julie Smith, Courtney Glenny, Abby Shue and Taunya Eshenbaugh.

Karen Casi and Paul Casi II.

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Hunter and Jennifer Bates.

Suzi Tipton, Laura Melillo Barnum, Jill Wood and Savannah Preston.

Adam Hougland, Kateryna Sellers and Robert Curran.

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Raquel Koff and Hazel Sullivan.

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Ian and Jane Rupert, Lily Hansen and Nick Phelps.

Sarah Dennison, Savannah Preston and Sarah King.

Jim and Sara Haynes and Jody and P.A. Howard.

Laura Patterson and Lee Gutterman.

Michelle and Aaron Tasman, Emily Digenis and Hunter Sattich.

Lindsey and Jamie Brodsky with Carmen and Kendrick Riggs.

Robert and Laura Wagner.

Marilyn Collis Sexton, Souha Nassar, Rebecca Brown and Dianne Timmering.

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Wine, Women & Shoes In support of Family Scholar House, Wine, Women & Shoes was held on March 3 at The Henry Clay. Guests were dazzled by an astounding array of wine, shoes and other trinkets in the marketplace before making their way to the ballroom for the fashion show and live auction. The Shoe Guys were on hand to take wonderful care of the attendees and ensure a good time was had by all.

Lisa Dahlem, Alyson Wiggins, Sarah Mitchell, Misty Perschau and Mary Nancy Chatel.

Taunya Clark Eshenbaugh, Tonya York Dees, Julie Smith, Amy Dennison and Kelly Bright.

Josh Laughlin.

Ian and Debbie Patrick with emcee Vicki Dortch.

Crystal Ramsey, Eric King and Rhonda Dockery.

Katie Link, Emily Digenis, Danielle Oberton, Beth Madison and Jennifer Kraft.

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Alison Malone and Cate Darmstadt.

Jennifer Powell, Kendall Merrick and Christian Dreisbach.

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Jill Bell, Debbie Roberson, Rhonda Dockery, Hope McLaughlin and Rachel Bell.

Cathe Dykstra and Christian Dreisbach.

Courtney Rasche, Cathe Dykstra and Jasmine Wilkins.

Remy Sisk, Chad Coalter, Alex Brey and Michael Detmer.

James Darmstadt, Georgia Gardner, Hope LeMaster and Makayela Banks.

Vicki Dortch and Julia Carstanjen.

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Tonya York Dees, Lesa Seibert, Kelly Bright and Steph Horne.

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Kurt Roberson models Von Maur.

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Anthem 5K Fitness Classic Runners braved the chilly early spring morning on March 4 to participate in the first leg of the annual Triple Crown of Running: The Anthem 5K Fitness Classic. Top runners were Ernest Koech and Dustin Betz, both with an incredible time of 13:56. Next up: Rodes City Run 10K on March 18!

Jon Wilson, Fatt Hon Yong, Daniel McKay and Margarita Labik.

Aaron Dale, Michael O’Brien, Aaron Pedowitz and JJ Hawkins.

Evan Stewart, Ashley Foxworthy and Anthem 5K Co-Race Director Bruce Richmond.

Overall female champion Rosie Edwards and Tracey Green.

Brenda and Hallie Coffey.

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Oscar Watch Party The Dolby Theatre may have been the destination for the rich and famous of Hollywood on Oscar night, but in Louisville, the place to be for the 89th Annual Academy Awards on February 26 was The Loft at The Gillespie for the Louisville Film Society’s Oscar Watch Party. Guests enjoyed heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert stations, Hollywood-inspired libations, an exciting silent auction, a ballot competition and door prizes, all while witnessing such moments as “La La Land” being awarded Best Picture only to find out “Moonlight” was indeed the actual winner.

The Red Carpet at LFS Oscar Watch Party.

Angela Burton, Ashlea Spears, Philip Georgious, Diane Tuscher-Ancede and Mo Rose.

Dean Otto, Karen and Gary Lawrence, and Ghislain d’Humières.

Julie Diamond and Shannon Cogan.

Amy and JR. Streeter.

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Dr. Heather Bass, Michael Motamedi and Shannon Grayson.

Jennifer Chu and Hannah Cobine.

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Katie Burke, Andre Wilson and Holly Cline.

Tina Thomas and Janie Kasse.

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Celebrity Dinner Party Hall of Fame Coach Denny Crum and Susan Sweeney Crum hosted the 49th Annual Celebrity Dinner Party for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on February 25 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown.

Guests were treated to dinner with a celebrity guest hosting each table, an open bar, live and silent auctions, music and dancing.

Susan Sweeny Crum, Tara Bassett and Coach Denny Crum.

Tyiana Thompson, Meredith Ellis, Madison Orman, Madelynne Myers and Olivia Prewill.

Keynote speakers Ashton and Talia Trotter.

Juliana Valencia.

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Dr. Sathya Krishna Samy, WDJX Radio Host Chelsea Thomas and Subbiah Krishna.

Buddy Bat, Juliana Valencia and Joey Hamilton.

Bart and Shannon Barton.

Leesa Mitchell and Linda Hillenbrand.

Kyle Shepherd and Lady Birds Coach Todd Sharp.

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Denny Crum’s 80th Birthday Party Louisville legend Denny Crum celebrated his 80th birthday with an all-out bash on March 1 at the Ramada Plaza Louisville. Proceeds from the event benefited the Denny Crum Scholarship Foundation, which awards scholarships to deserving individuals.

Coach Denny Crum and Steve Smith.

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Four Roses Bourbon was represented by Bobby Bowman, Brent Brey, Marcus Niemann, Dan Gardner, Greg Talbert and Byron Banks.

Dr. Dunkenstein-Darrell Griffith brought the evening to a close.

Ja, Kelsey and Lynn Hillebrand.

Weenee Smith and Susan Sweeney Crum.

Lance and Jess Owens.

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Rita Ellis, Susan Duncan, Amanda Ellis, Rudy Ellis III and Kristina Johns.

Doug and Annette Sweeney.

Mary Smith and Kyle Johnson.

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Scott Crum and Megan Russman.

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2017 NAWBO EPIC Awards The EPIC Awards annually honor the Woman Business Owner of the Year. This year, NAWBO Kentucky celebrated the 23rd anniversary of this prestigious award. EPIC stands for Excellence as a woman business owner, Professional accomplishments during the past five years, Initiative and creativity in addressing major challenges in her business, and Civic and community involvement. The 2017 EPIC Awards were held on March 2 at the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center.

Robert Jerome, EPIC committee member Denise Jerome and Molly and Mike Walters.

Clair Johnson and Lauren Ledford.

Paul and Tammy Willet with Matthew Jones.

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2017 NAWBO EPIC Awards finalists lower right to the left: Sarah Provancher, Stacie Barnes, Colleen Clines, Jennifer Rubenstein, Teresa Daniel, Terry Gehrke, Nicole Willet-Jones, JoAnne DeLorenzo Maamry, Carol Coldiron, Peggy Queen, Diane Fischer, Sherry Calhoun and Connie Moorhead.

Margie Cox and Susan Allen.

Rachel McMahan and Lisa Benson.

EPIC committee member Denise Jerome and Lesa Seibert.

Diane Fischer, Kathy Pleasant and Pam Rankin.

Vanessa Pennoyer, Rachel Reynolds and NAWBO Kentucky Executive Director Stephanie Geddes.

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Tiffany Jarvis, Kim Sutherland and Cyndi Caudill.

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Festival Unveiled On March 2, the Kentucky Derby Festival hosted the kickoff to Louisville’s most exciting time of the year with Festival Unveiled Presented by Citizens Union Bank and Four Roses Bourbon, the official event launching the 2017 Kentucky Derby Festival and revealing Festival artwork. In addition to the first opportunity to purchase artist Ron Jasin’s 2017 official poster and merchandise, guests also enjoyed dinner, Four Roses Bourbon Rose Julep sampling and went home with a free commemorative 2017 julep glass.

Ari Schwartz and poster artist Ron Jasin.

Natalie Brown, Daphne Woolridge, Taylor Young, Kailee Barnes and Sidney Colb.

Larissa and Scott Jerke.

The Hat Girls: Kate Welsh and Rachel Bell.

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Judges Bailey Loosemore, Sara Havens, Lisa Stevenson and Lisa Thompson.

Sara McEntee, Mary Beth Chance, Cindy Lewandowski and Shannon Adkins.

Glenn Gail and Tina Thomas.

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Stephen Crabdall and Kore Scott.

Kate Shaffery and Danette K. Green.

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Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame Junior Achievement’s Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame honors business and community leaders who have made a great impact on our community. This year’s inductees, who were celebrated on March 2 at the Louisville Marriott Downtown, included Diane Medley, Paul C. Varga and Victor A. Staffieri.

Tyler Bliss, Barbara Fischer and Larry Ricke.

Beth Gonterman, Dillon Nichols and Christy Paulin.

Rhonda Jo Conner and Jimmy Dan Conner.

Councilwoman Barbara Sexton Smith and David Tandy.

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James Robinson, a senior at Fern Creek High School, greeted everyone and spoke about how Junior Achievement benefits youth in Louisville.

Cathy Zion, Sue Stout Tamme and Dee Maynard.

Honoree Diane Medley accepting her award.

Victor Staffieri and Madeline Schulte.

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Rachel Kitchin and Paul Varga.

Paul Holba and Matt Hall.

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Chairman’s Society Reception On March 2, Bill and Julia Carstanjen opened their home for the Fund for the Arts Chairman’s Society Reception. Hosted by Fund for the Arts CEO Christen Boone and Humana Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications Tom Noland, the soiree saw attendees enjoy hors d’oevures, cocktails and even a live music performance.

Christen Boone, Abby Shue, JP Davis , Clair Simms and Sibel Solagan.

Rich and Heather Whipple with Paula Carey and Rhonda Harding.

Todd Lowe, Tammy York Dees, Alfred Gerriets and Jennifer Chu.

Jackie and Rosky with Simon Went.

Julia Carstanjen and Sibel Solagan.

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Paula Harding with Rich and Heather Whipple.

Miriam Rodriguez.

Julia Castanjen and Lauren DePaso.

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Bourbon Classic With the theme of “Make It a Fifth” in honor of their fifth anniversary, the Bourbon Classic held the Cocktail & Culinary Challenge on March 3 at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. Attendees had the opportunity to mingle with master bartenders and acclaimed chefs, who were competing for the perfect bourbon cocktail and perfect small plate.

Justin Thompson, Issac Fox, Alex Dulaney and Seth Thompson.

Kelly Johns, Meredith Moody and Josh Hollifield.

Laura Bowser, Karen Kushner and Sara Havens.

Dr. John Meyer and Donna Meyer with Caryn and Jim MacDonald.

Annabelle Ismail and Tom Fischer.

La Chasse ownerr Issac Fox smoothly poured a Woodford Reserve cocktail.

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Will and Laura Crawford.

Mandy and Dan McKee, Melissa Connell and Matt and Mary Molter.

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Bottoms Up Bash In honor of National Dress in Blue Day for Colon Cancer Prevention – March 3 – the Colon Cancer Prevention Project hosted the Bottoms Up Bash at the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center. Guests enjoyed a night of dancing; beverages provided by Old 502 Winery, Falls City, Tito’s Vodka and more; food provided by North End Cafe; and desserts as well as an extensive silent auction. The Louisville Crashers provided the tunes as guests danced the night away knowing proceeds from the event benefited the work of the Colon Cancer Prevention Project.

Alan Forsythe, Mary June and Lindsay and John Jennings.

Sam Boyd, Terri and Alex Reymundo and Janie Kasse.

Adam and Stephanie Jones.

Lori Whitmore and Trish Riddle.

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Val Slayton and Melanie Knight.

John Bennett, Karen Newton and Brian Monsma.

Event Manager and Program Manager Patty Francis and Heather Schaefer.

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McDazzle Red Tie Gala March 4 marked the 15th anniversary of McDazzle. Since 2002, more than $2 million has been raised to provide families with warmth, comfort and security while their child receives medical treatment in Louisville. The McDazzle Red Tie Gala at The Galt House Hotel featured cocktails, a three-course meal, silent and live auctions and dancing late into the night.

Scott Kremer, Kathryn Wong, Louis Waterman, Leah Brown and Lindsay Hart.

Adam and Angie Embry, Jeff and Tara McMahan and Amy and Nick Fears of Welsh Constructors.

Corbin Marshall.

April and Bryan Snawder.

Josh and Lydia Moel.

Aaron Skinner, Rebecca Taulbee and Ashley and Stewart Abney.

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Chris Starks and Brian and Erin Banet.

Jason Lois, Jordan Gilkerson, Art Davenport, Brian Edwards and Ben Murr.

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We’ve Dropped Anchor HopCat on Bardstown was the site on February 25 of We’ve Dropped Anchor, a welcome-home party for Lt. Lukas Dwelly.

Guests enjoyed heavy appetizers and cocktails and were exceedingly glad to mingle with Lt. Dwelly, who has been serving with the U.S. Navy in Africa for over a year. Perhaps no guest was more thrilled to have him in attendance than his wife – and hostess of the party – Lisa Dwelly.

Morgan, Lisa, Addison and Lukas Dwelly.

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Derrick and Marsha Littlejohn with Erica Lemberger, Kevin Hinsel, Scott Dingle and Katie Peterson.

Cash and Tara Moter with Jenny Ayers.

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Jamie and Lee Weyland with Brain Jones.

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

Junior Achievement Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame The 2017 Junior Achievement Kentuckiana Business Hall of Fame was held March 2, at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. Three laureates were inducted into the Hall of Fame: Diane Medley of Mountjoy Chilton & Medley CPA firm; Victor Staffieri, chairman and CEO of Louisville Gas and Electric Utilities; and Paul Varga, president and CEO of Brown-Forman Corp. Junior Achievement is organized to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in the global economy through work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.

Kay Grube and Michael Haick.

Dr. David Kitchen, Paul Varga, Bob Bender and Michael Haick.

Aubrey Hord, Madeline Schulte and Junior Achievement President Debra Hoffer.

Michaela Groth, Ben Reinhart and McKenzie Cheek.

Lauren, Ben, Paul, Missy and Abby Varga.

Paul Varga and James Robinson Jr.

Kim and Victor Staffieri.

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melding of styles from the old ew Zealand and new world established is the loveliLarnach Castle as the finest and one of est and iconic “New World” our favorite places to building. visit. Our cruise on the Skilled craftsmen came from the “old country,” Seven Seas Navigator Partyline including English wood carvhas taken us there, and ers and carpenters and ScotDunedin is the sixth and CARLA SUE tish stonemasons. Larnach final stop in this wonimported two plasters from BROECKER derful country before Italy. Materials were brought to the site from around the world. There we head north to Australia.

When we arrived in Dunedin, the morning was clear, cool and beautiful. We hired a car to take us out in the country to Larnach Castle. It is the only castle in New Zealand and was built in 1871 by William Larnach, merchant, baron and politician.

He was born in 1833 in Singleton, Australia. His father came from a large family in Scotland and was a large property owner in charge of nearly 100 convicts sent to Australia. William began his career path in banking with the Bank of New South Wales and opened lots of branches in the Goldfields of Victoria.

In 1866, William and his wife Eliza sailed for London where they met influential people and visited fine homes.

The London directors of the Bank of Otago (formed to profit from Otago gold) appointed William the bank’s chief colonial manager. In 1867, William sailed to Dunedin to take up his new position He and his 9-year-old son Donald were out walking on Otago Peninsula. Donald ran up a hill and saw a most wonderful view of the Pacific and Mount Charles, the entrance to Otago Harbor, Port Chalmers and Dunedin. In 1870, William bought the land.

For the next 16 years, Larnach was to oversee the building of the Palace of his dreams, destined to become the finest home in what was then Australasia. He hired R. A. Lawson, the Scottish architect for the Castle. The Gothic revival style, then fashionable in Britain, was used for the castle. But this style, moving from one side of the world to the other, underwent a sea change. Larnach’s baronial stone homestead was surrounded by delicate iron lace-work verandas in the Australian fashion. This

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was slate from Wales, bricks from Marseille, mosaics from Belgium, 20 tons of glass from France and encaustic tiles from England. Stone from Oamaru was used for the chimneys, window surrounds, corbels and other embellishments. Other stone used for construction was quarried on the peninsula. Exotic timber was shipped from Europe, Australia, North America and the Tropics, and kauri from the North Island of New Zealand.

William and his wife, Eliza had six children. Eliza died suddenly of a stroke in 1880. Two years later, William married Eliza’s sister Mary, who died in 1887 at age 38. In 1891, on his 58th birthday, William married his third wife Constance, who was 37. Soon after this marriage, there were strong rumors that William’s son Douglas was having an affair with his stepmother. In 1898, William shot himself in the New Zealand House of Parliament. He died without a will.

In 1901, the land and household contents were dispersed. The empty castle was sold to the government, which used it as an asylum. The ensuing years have too much to tell here and now. What is important is that in 1967 Barry and Margaret Barker were holidaying on the South Island when they chanced upon Larnach Castle, which was unknown to them. They bought it on the doorstep and immediately set about a 50-year restoration project that we had the pleasure of seeing and enjoying.

New Zealand is the most isolated country in the world and has the most primitive plants and animals; it is a strange place. The uniqueness of New Zealand’s plants is shown by the fact that 81 percent of the species found here are found nowhere else in the world.

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Passengers viewing Milford Sound from front of the Seven Seas Navigator.

View of Milford Sound between New Zealand and Australia.

Our friend LuAnn Sadler in costume for the Academy Awards viewing party.

Carla Sue, Margaret and Rod Kefford at the Kefford’s Sydney apartment.

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The next day, we sailed into Milford Sound, which is awesome. It was a damp, misty, moody day as usual. The sound is a winding maze surrounded by steep hills, waterfalls, no human habitation, just the occasional errant sheep on a mountain side waiting for a sheep dog to herd it home to safety. It is an out-ofbody experience.

We left the sound and were in the Tasman Sea for a day before reaching the coast of Australia.

And then there was Sydney! It is such an iconic destination. We sailed into the harbor, under the bridge that the most adventuresome pay to climb. They get into a harness and climb the vertical iron ladder to the top and then walk across the very top and down the other side!

Brad did it in 2000, the year the Olympics were in Sydney. I watched what looked to be very small ants crossing the very top. I think I held my breath for what seemed hours before I saw him safely on terra firma!

Thank heaven he got that out of his system and this year the most adventuresome thing we did was to visit friends who live next to the bridge. We had met them on a world cruise several years ago. They picked us up at the ship, and we went to their wonderful apartment that has a glorious view of the Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House. Since it was Shrove Tuesday, our hostess served us pancakes and tea, an English Shrove Tuesday tradition. After catching up on news, we went to a wonderful restaurant for fish and chips.

It was located right next to the iconic clown face that is the symbol of the Luna Amusement park.

After lunch, we went into town, browsed the shops and visited our favorite Victorian mall, which is the Queen Victoria Building. It occupies a city block and is three stories tall with a huge central atrium with balconies. A wonderful classical pianist was playing a grand piano on the second floor mezzanine. Brad was happy because the piano lured me out of the shop with the $500 beach cover-ups!

Really! $500!

Then it was back home to the Navigator and we set sail for Brisbane. On our day at sea, Brad talked the chef through biscuits with sausage gravy for breakfast the next day for a table of our friends. What a hit!

In Brisbane, we toured the city with a population of 3 million by double-decker boats.

It is a lovely place to live or visit. In some respects, it is rather like a Venice with skyscrapers. We boarded old fashioned tour boats and were served a seated luncheon as we sailed the residential canals.

After touring Brisbane, we boarded the ship and settled in for two days of cards, games, lectures, sitting by the pool and reading. VT

View of Brisbane from the edge of the river that runs through the city.

Bridge Climbers on the top of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.

The atrium and clock of the Sydney Queen Victoria Building Mall.

Australian postman delivering the mail in Sydney.

Our favorite servers in the dining room who are twins from India.

The volunteer passenger choir that entertained us one evening before dinner.

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SPOTLIGHT KDF Spring Fashion Show On March 30, fashion enthusiasts will gather at Horseshoe Southern Indiana for one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the season: the Kentucky Derby Festival Spring Fashion Show. Showcasing the hottest looks of spring, this event is one of the crown jewels of the KDF, and to learn a little bit more, we chatted with Derby Festival Spokesperson Aimee Boyd.

What is the Kentucky Derby Festival Spring Fashion Show?

Now in its 28th year, the Derby Festival Fashion Show has become the premier fashion event in Kentuckiana every spring, showcasing the season’s hottest new trends on the runway.

What can guests expect at the event?

This year’s fashion show will feature outfits and accessories from Macy’s as well as more than a dozen local boutiques and other retailers. Some of the Festival’s official products will also be featured, and the official 2017 Derby Festival merchandise will be on sale at the event. At the show, guests will also be treated to a red carpet photo opportunity by Macy’s.

Why is the event important for KDF and the greater community?

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springtime civic celebration and provides the Festival an opportunity to expand its programming and economic impact outside of Metro Louisville. This will be the 10th year for the event to be held across the Ohio River at Horseshoe Southern Indiana – a gracious host and partner of the soldout event.

Any exciting looks or moments attendees can anticipate?

The theme is Metamorphosis: Spring Style Transformations. Christine Fellingham, creative consultant, is returning this year to produce the runway show. You don’t want to miss any of the looks she’s put together! There will be some special moments throughout the show, but we can’t share the details. You’ll just have to wait until show time!

How has the event grown over the years?

First produced in 1990, the Kentucky

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Derby Festival Fashion Show was originally conceived as a venue for unveiling the new Board of Director’s uniform, the teal Pegasus jacket. It was so successful that the Board of Directors decided to make it a permanent addition to the Festival schedule.

Thanks to the support of many retailers, the Spring Fashion Show has become THE fashion show for the spring.

Is it too late to get tickets?

There are still tickets available in the Lounge area (general admission seating in second-floor lounge area) for $35. Purchase online at kdf.org. VT Kentucky Derby Festival Spring Fashion Show March 30 Horseshoe Southern Indiana $35, lounge area kdf.org

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Speed Gala 2017 TOP 10 FASHION MOMENTS OF

Colin McNaughton and Woo Speed McNaughton.

Julie Gross.

David Wilson and Kendra Grubb.

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Dan Cerwinske and Carla Terwilliger.

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Katrina and Austin Miller.

Speed Art Museum Gala has long been regarded as the preeminent black-tie affair in the city, never more so than last year when the striking renovation was revealed. This year’s evening followed last year’s Opening Gala in the highest of style and sophistication. We present here our top 10 looks of the night as captured in The VoiceTribune Portrait Lounge by Clay Cook. While you may see only nine here, our top look of the night is featured on the cover of this week’s Life section: Chair of Speed Gala 2017 Cheri Collis White in Vera Wang and Laura Melillo Barnum in Marchesa.

Go to voice-tribune.com/galleries/speedgala-claycook to enjoy all the stunning and stylish portraits from an unforgettable night.

Jessica and Mike Ziegler.

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Hunter Sattich and Emily Digenis.

Breck and Rhonda Jones.

Sybille Watel.

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Twirl for Curl

he most important part of creating textured curls or beachy waves is to prep the hair.

(You wouldn’t put a turky in the oven without prepping and seasoning it first.) We used Eufora’s Full Effect dry texturing spray. Next, section the hair working in small one inch sections. We used a one inch straightening iron to create these waves.

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tighter it will curl. If you want a “piecey” look, leave the ends out. Alternate the direction in which you curl the hair allowing a more natural flow pattern. When the curling is complete, gently rake your fingers loosely through curls. Finish with a few shots of Full Effect! VT Hair by Primp Style Lounge St. Matthews (3917 Chenoweth Square) Middletown (13301 Shelbyville Road #102)

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Dr. Austin Black.

The Sound of Success

By Wes Kerrick

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r. Austin Black knows exactly what his patients mean when they talk about living with hearing loss.

Black, an audiologist at Beltone Hearing Care Center, has had hearing difficulty since childhood and still wears hearing aids.

Early on, a doctor determined that Black’s hearing was reduced by about 50 percent in his left ear and about 20 percent in his right.

Black’s hearing aids seem to have done the trick. He converses freely without having to ask you to repeat anything.

The discreet hearing aids he wears now look nothing like that one hearing aid he wore in the fifth grade. It helped him hear better, but it turned the shorter-than-average 10-year-old into the butt of relentless jokes and pranks.

“I hated being different,” he recalls.

So he stopped wearing it. Since he couldn’t quite make out everything his teachers said, he made his way through school with mediocre grades.

He could still hear well enough to enjoy music though, so he joined the school band.

He didn’t know that the trumpet section behind him was actually damaging his ears further.

At 15, doctors told Black there was nothing they could do to correct his hearing.

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“I just remember feeling very, very defeated,” he says.

At 18, he finally got another hearing aid.

By that time, Black was a freshman at UK, majoring in physical therapy.

“Back then, I wanted to be in a rock band,” he recalls with a smile. “That was my thing. I was going to go to college to make my mom happy because she was a teacher. So I mean, looking back on it, it’s a funny road that I’ve taken.”

Black had always wanted to go into a field where he’d be helping people, but it had never occurred to him that he’d be capable of medicine.

“Because I had so much trouble in school, I didn’t think that I was really that smart. And so I was thinking, ‘Well, I’m not smart enough to go into medical school.’”

But now that Black had his new hearing aid, things were different. He heard about the university’s communication disorders degree program and, for the first time, believed he might have what it would take to become an audiologist.

After graduating from UK, he earned his master’s and doctoral degrees in audiology from UofL. It was shortly after beginning his audiology studies that Black started wearing two hearing aids instead of just one.

“They said you have to practice what you preach,” he recalls. “You can’t say you need something if you’re not doing it yourself. And so I’ve pretty much worn just about every hearing aid – except for

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maybe one or two companies – over the past 17 years. I think it helps me to connect with my patients.”

And connect he does. He calls it “the empathy factor.”

People can usually get an appointment with Black within two or three days, and when they come, he takes time to listen and understand each patient’s unique challenges.

What’s most bothersome about hearing loss varies from person to person, he explains. For some, it might be the fact that they can no longer enjoy movies or music. Others worry that someone dangerous could approach them without their knowledge.

“Instead of looking at it like a lot of people might – there’s an angry patient or an angry customer – it’s kind of like, well, if this happened I would probably be frustrated in the same way.”

But Black knows his patients don’t have to just live with their hearing loss, like he did for so long. There’s help, and there’s no reason to delay getting it.

Black is primarily based at Beltone’s St. Matthews location, 970 Breckenridge Lane, Suite 102. He also sees patients at 4802 Dixie Highway and 3840 Ruckriegel Parkway in Jeffersontown. VT Beltone Hearing Care Center 970 Breckenridge Lane 502.895.7220 beltone.com

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Kaleighn and David LaBore

t can be tough to find inspiration for a perfectly unique wedding – but not when you’re surrounded by friends and family who are always willing to support you with help and ideas.

For Kaleighn and David LaBore, a wedding was a spirited and unique affair that truly brought in an entire network of family and friends.

Kaleighn and David met in college. “We met at WKU,” Kaleighn explains. “He was playing an intramural football game with some of his friends, and I introduced myself. We’ve been together ever since.”

David proposed five years later. “It was on our five-year anniversary, at the intramural fields where we met,” Kaleighn recalls. “He had signs saying ‘marry me’ behind him, and then when I turned around, there were 40 of

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our closest friends.” She was overjoyed that he had captured the moment with their close friends and family as witnesses – and, of course, she said yes.

It took the pair one year and two days to plan their wedding, which took place at the Cathedral of the Assumption in downtown Louisville. The reception was at the Galt House in RIVUE Tower. “We brought in a little bit of an Art Deco feel,” Kaleighn explains.

They chose black, white and gold as their colors, incorporating the existing feel of the room.

However, the LaBores kept their celebration unique – for example, using a custom logo. “My best friend is a graphic designer in Louisville,” Kaleighn says. “We had her design a fleur-de-lis with that Art Deco feel so we could bring in the city.”

Not everything was planned together, of course – Kaleighn’s dress was a complete surprise. “It was probably the hardest secret I’ve had to keep from my husband,” says Kaleighn, laughing. She found her dress while traveling to Chicago to visit her brother, who had just completed basic training in the U.S. Navy.

For her bridesmaids, Kaleighn chose black Vera Wang gowns from David’s Bridal in Louisville. “I actually wore one of my bridesmaids’ dresses to a charity event a few weeks ago,” Kaleighn confides with a smile. Lanci Lucas did the ladies’ makeup, and Morgan Smith of Bowling Green and Lauren Schneider of Louisville did their hair.

The rest of the evening was dedicated to a beautiful five-course dinner and time dancing the night away to The Downtown Band from Nashville. “That was probably my favorite part of the entire wedding; everybody was dancing the whole night,” Kaleighn remembers. She thanks her wedding planner, Debbie Saag from Weekend Wedding Warriors, for having the day go off without a hitch. “She was absolutely 100 percent incredible, the lifesaver of the wedding,” Kaleighn says gratefully. “She’s somebody who is on the same wavelength as me, and she just made it happen.”

One truly unique moment happened at the reception, where the couple made sure to put a television in the room so that David’s family of Auburn fans could catch a big football game for their team. “Auburn ended up beating LSU on a last-second play,” Kaleighn says, recalling an elated crowd.

And some moments were deeply touching. “My maid of honor surprised me with a video from my brother in the Navy,” Kaleighn explains. “Everybody was crying – it was overwhelming, good tears.”

Their wedding went perfectly, and Kaleighn and David couldn’t be happier. And for other brides, Kaleighn offers some advice: “Breathe and don’t get overwhelmed,” she advises. “It’s going to work out how it’s supposed to and it’s going to be amazing.

“Have a mimosa, get your hair and makeup done, and feel like a princess.” VT

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Your New Spring Spirit

By Minda Honey

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opper & Kings may have debuted Zmaj – their limited release artisanal absinthe – in January, but it’s really the spirit you’ll want in your glass this spring.

If you struggle with the taste of absinthe, you’ll be pleased by Zmaj’s refreshing notes of piney juniper and lemon that soften the licorice-like flavor commonly associated with absinthe. Zmaj has been aged for 18 months in Serbian juniper wood barrels and has a double-distilled muscat brandy base.

Zmaj – pronounced zm-eye – is a name taken from a dragon popular in Balkan folklore. The dragon is known to be quite the charmer with a taste for beautiful women.

At the launch event in January, the Squallis Puppeteers brought the dragon to life.

The dragon, in Copper & King’s signature

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orange and red, stalked after an alluring dancing woman who at one point during the show began to perform tricks with a hula hoop. The dragon now hangs from the ceiling looking over all the attendees at Copper & Kings’ many events throughout the year.

Founder Joe Heron thought the name Zmaj to be fitting because, as he says, “Absinthe has a somewhat mythological reputation,” and presents the opportunity “to imbue a sense of adventure, an incredible journey and a lovely escapism. To let bartenders and drinkers dream a little.”

Local Louisville artist Damon Westenhofer conjured up the image of the Balkan dragon for the label. Copper & Kings chose to partner with Westenhofer on the label because his artwork frequently features an element of fantasy. Westenhofer told me Zmaj is a very traditional dragon that hoards gold, so that’s how he’s presented him on the label.

Copper & Kings Head Distiller Brandon O’Daniel says they first became intrigued

by Serbian juniper wood in 2015: “Our first experiment with a smaller juniper barrel occurred when we created our Stray Cat Gin. This amazing gin turned us on to

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Serbian juniper. Absinthe just seemed like the next logical step.”

O’Daniel explains that juniper wood is not a common choice for barrel aging, “Serbian juniper wood barrels are quite challenging as maturation vessels for spirits – quite porous, sappy, not exactly efficient. But, oh my goodness – what character. Worth it in the end.”

The flavor from the barrels give this absinthe a taste that’s all its own.

O’Daniel likes Zmaj “with one cube of ice. This simplicity allows for full appreciation.” If you follow his lead, be sure to sip slowly – this absinthe is 130 proof. A select group of local bars and retailers will stock Zmaj, but your best bet is to go straight to the distillery to buy your 750 milliliter bottle for $60.

Next up, Copper & Kings will be launching their Blue Sky Mining Brandy, a “limited edition 7-year-old pure muscat American brandy aged 30 months in a Kentucky Hogshead barrel”on Friday, March 24. The launch event begins at 6 p.m. and will feature aerialists, bottle signings by label artist Justin Kamerer, live music and cocktails.

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Humana Festival off to a Hilarious Start with ‘I Now Pronounce’

By Minda Honey

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riday night, I settled into my seat in the Bingham Theatre not sure what to expect from the opening play of the 41st Humana Festival of New American Plays. “I Now Pronounce,” written by Tasha Gordon-Solmon and directed by Stephen Brackett, has an unusual plot that brings together an untimely death and a wedding reception – hilarity ensues…I promise.

To borrow from “The Real World” tagline, “I Now Pronounce” is the laugh-outloud story of what happens when people in a bridal party “stop being polite and start getting real.” The facade of formality falls away from a group of friends after the rabbi leading the wedding ceremony drops dead part way through. There were a few nervous titters from the audience as the rabbi stumbled to his off-stage death. Fun fact from the program: The Rabbi is played

by Ray DeMattis who performed in the inaugural season of Actors Theatre.

A wedding lends itself perfectly to the theater. The audience is elevated from mere observers to wedding guests, and there is a natural tension between the reception rituals we’re accustomed to – wedding toasts, the first dance, the cake cutting – and the surprising ways the play will upend these rituals. The rabbi’s death knocks already high wedding day stress levels even higher, bringing out the worst in everyone.

The bride blitzes past, the audience only getting a glimpse of her dress as she goes.

We meet her bridesmaids, Eve (Satomi Blair) and Michelle (Clea Alsip). At first, it seems like Michelle is the self-indulgent mess of a friend and Eve is the type-A-holding-everything-together friend, but by the end of the play, we see how they’re both a mess, both trying to keep their loneliness at bay on their best friend’s happiest of days.

The groomsmen are Seth (Forrest Malloy) who is freshly separated from his wife and wearing his heart right on the sleeve of his suit, and Dave (Jason Veasey), whose childish antics have grown stale for just about everyone except for himself. Think of him

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Alex Trow and Ben Graney in “I Now Pronounce” by Tasha Gordon-Solmon.

as a modern-day Mercutio or a fill-in for all the jerks you dated in your 20s. The scenes between the bridesmaids and groomsmen were my favorite – each inflates a balloon of sexual tension and bursts it with a poisoned dart labeled “Feelings.”

A trio of young flower girls (Carmen Tate, Mary Charles Miller and Brylee Deuser) serve as a palate cleanser between the scenes of adult drama. They scare themselves silly at the possibility of ghosts, devise a plan that involves saying “Bloody Mary” three times quickly – with one flower girl arguing it’s a bad idea, “Do you want to die before you even get your period?” – and are witness to a few things they won’t quite understand until they’re much, much, much older.

Blue is a major motif throughout the entire play. The women drink blue martinis and the men drink Blue Moon beers.

The flower girls’ patent leather shoes are shades of blue as well as their sashes, and the bridesmaids wear blue dresses and blue pumps to match. Even the cake is blue under all of that white fondant! It’s considered good luck for brides to have “something old, something new, something

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borrowed and something blue” on their wedding day. The “something blue,” according to The Knot symbolizes “purity, love and fidelity.” So, it’s only appropriate that the rabbi’s death causes both the bride (Alex Trow) and the groom (Ben Graney) to question their commitment to each other. The groom, Adam, thinks about the shortness of life and how Nicole will be the last woman he’s with, and the bride, Nicole, worries she’s stuck for life with a passive man who can’t take control. Trow’s Bridezilla moment is executed so perfectly you’ll almost wonder if she’s drawing on personal experience. The answer to the question at the end of the play is one you’ll hope the bride and groom have arrived at together, “Are you both here because you want to be and not because anyone made you?”

While you’ll find yourself laughing after almost every line, “I Now Pronounce” is more than comedic fluff. Gordon-Solmon has written a play that tenderly explores the aftermath of loss from many different perspectives, and every actor in this 10-person cast has brought her words to life beautifully. VT

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THIS WEEK’S VOICE CHOICE TULIPS & JULEPS

Tulips & Juleps is an annual art and gift market featuring vendors from across the region. Last year, the event attracted over 70 vendors and raised $25,000 in funds to support Junior League of Louisville’s mission. The shopping extravaganza takes place at Louisville Slugger Field on Friday, March 10 from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m with “Juleps After Dark” kicking off from 5 to 9 p.m. and will conclude Sunday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 9 “THE NANCE” Presented by Pandora Productions “The Nance” is an ambitious, provocative and lovely protest romantic comedy set in the 1930s world of burlesque impresarios who welcomed the hilarious comics and musical parodies of vaudeville to their decidedly lowbrow niche. A headliner called “the nance” was a stereotypically camp homosexual and master of comic double entendre – usually played by a straight man. At a time when it is easy to play gay and dangerous to be gay, Chauncey Miles’ uproarious antics on the stage stand out in marked contrast to his offstage life. Full of humor and pathos set against the backdrop of this naughty and raucous world is a tragic tale at the intersection of sexuality, self-image and identity. The show will run through March 19 at The Henry Clay Theatre, and tickets are $20 in advance.

MORE INFO pandoraprods.org AN EVENING OF FASHION Join Kentucky Derby Museum in honoring Sug Schusterman, the dearly departed philanthropist, fashion icon and former Gala Chair of the Derby Museum Gala. The evening will consist of cocktails, hors d’oeuvres and wine tastings from O’Brien Estate Winery and wrap up with a fashion presentation featuring Derby season looks from Rodes for Him/ For Her and Glassocock Boutique with styling by Joseph’s Salon. The evening will begin take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Kentucky Derby Museum (704 Central Avenue).

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IF GIRLS RISE Support aspiring young leaders by joining Louisville Girls Leadership at The Loft @ Over the 9 on Friday March 10 for a night of networking, empowerment and fundraising. Louisville Girls empowers young women to be doers and changers on both a local and global level. The evening will showcase challenges and opportunities that young women encounter in today’s society including: Self-Care, Women’s History, Women in the Global Scheme, Social Justice and College + Career Readiness. Tickets are $35 ($40 at the door) and include open bar, hors d’oeuvres and networking with Louisville’s up-an-coming female leaders. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The Girls IdeaFestival event will be held two months later on Saturday, April 29.

MORE INFO louisvillegirlsleadership.org “Cry It Out” Presented by Actors Theatre Part of 41st Humana Festival of New American Plays, “Cry It Out” runs through April 9. Cooped up on maternity leave and starved for conversation, Jessie invites her funny and forthright neighbor Lina, also a new mom, for coffee on the patio between their duplexes. Despite their vastly different finances, they become fast friends during naptimes, while someone watches from the mansion on the cliff overlooking Jessie’s yard. This comedy with dark edges takes an honest look at the absurdities of being home with a baby, the dilemma of returning to work and how class impacts parenthood and friendship. Single ticket options range between $25 and $45.

MORE INFO actorstheatre.org LLOYD KELLY “ART IN CONTEXT” ARTIST’S RECEPTION Meet Lloyd Kelly at the opening reception of a month-long exhibition of his paintings at Andrew Gentile Antiques. Enjoy drinks as you walk among vignettes of lovely antique furni-

ture complimented by a rare offering of Lloyd Kelly’s works. There reception will be duplicated on Saturday, March 11 to increase the opportunity to attend. Artist receptions will take place on Friday and Saturday between 6 and 9 p.m. Exhibition hours through April 14 will be Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m to 5 p.m or by appointment.

MORE INFO 502.396.7577 SPEED CINEMA PRESENTS: “KEDI” Directed by Ceyda Torun, Variety describes this film as “splendidly graceful and quietly magical.” Since the heydey of the Ottoman Empire, thousands of cats have freely roamed all parts of Istanbul, Turkey as if they ruled the city. In a remarkable situation, many felines are on the spectrum from feral to friendly, choosing how they will interact with the humans who happen to share the city. This interaction of worlds is unique as men, women and children respect the autonomy of the cats yet thrive from the interaction. The cats in turn provide companionship, entertainment and rodent control, all valuable attributes that make them beloved members of society. The film is recommended for those over the age of 13 and runs in Turkish with English subtitles for 80 minutes. Cost is $9 for Non-Members and $7 for Members. As part of Friday Film Happy Hour, Witshire at the Speed will include your first drink with your ticket purchase from 6 to 7 p.m. The film will run from 7 to 8:20 p.m.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 11 ST. PATRICK’S PARADE It’s that time of year again! Don your best green attire and come on out to the St. Patrick’s parade. Bring your friends, bring your family and bring the nice neighbor who loaned you

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CELEBRATE FREEDOM DINNER Hear special guest and University of Kentucky basketball legend Rex Chapman share his story at the Celebrate Freedom Dinner a fundraiser for The Healing Place. The evening will take place at Louisville Marriott Downtown with registration beginning at 4:30 p.m. followed by a VIP Reception at 5 p.m. and dinner at 5:45 p.m.

MORE INFO 502.357.1995 STAGEONE STORYTELLERS Saturday’s just got a lot more fun as StageOne Family Theatre presents StoryTellers. 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 the performers and not only become part of the action, but are encouraged to help tell the story through music, audience interaction and lots of imagination.

Performances are held in Clark-Todd Hall in Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts and take place on March 11 at 10 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tickets are $6.

MORE INFO kentuckycenter.org AC2 Spend an intimate evening with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen at The Louisville Palace. VIP packages are available which include premium seating, an opportunity to meet Anderson and Andy immediately after the show, an opportunity to take a picture with Andy and Anderson and an autographed gift to take home. Tickets range from $57 to $350 for the VIP treatment.

MORE INFO louisvillepalace.com ST. PATRICK’S DAY AT THE BACK DOOR The Back Door (1250 Bardstown Rd) will host its largest fundraiser of the year while all of the St. Patrick’s Day parade festivities are conveniently going down right outside. The beneficiary is The Arrow Fund and 20 percent of sales for the entire evening will go to support abused animals along with a silent auction that will begin at 1 p.m. and end at 6 p.m. The fundrais-

er will go on until 4 a.m. on March 12 so plenty of time to get in on the action post-parade!

MORE INFO 502.451.0659 THE ART OF WEDDED BLISS You finally said “yes” and now it’s time to plan your dream day. Who ever said that wedding planning has to be boring? For all of the oneof-a-kind brides and grooms out there, 21c Museum Hotel Louisville and Original Makers Club present The Art of Wedded Bliss, a contemporary wedding experience in a venue as unique as your love story. Get to know the best vendors in the business and experience a day in the life of a 21c bride and groom. Gather your betrothed and your crew for a fun-filled night of dancing, live entertainment and can’t miss vendor giveaways in 21c Louisville’s art-filled atrium. Sip on cocktails courtesy of Woodford Reserve and Korbel and savor bites by award-winning Proof on Main. For the full 21c wedding experience, join an exclusive mock wedding ceremony at the Rooftop Apartment with sweeping views of downtown Louisville. General admission is $25 per person and includes a ticket to the wedding reception from 7 to 10 p.m. and open bar from 7 to 9:30 p.m. VIP admission is $50 per person and includes a seat at the VIP mock wedding ceremony at the Rooftop Apartment from 6 to 7 p.m., open bar all night and a ticket for a vendor raffle giveaway.

MORE INFO theoriginalmakersclub.com THE HAT GIRLS GRAND OPENING Join Rachel and Kate a.k.a. The Hat Girls as they celebrate the grand opening of their first retail space in Norton Commons (10708 Meeting Street) from 6 to 9 p.m. Browse their 2017 ready-to-wear collection of hats and fascinators. Eric Goff will be on site with his collection of Goff Club Custom Ties, Bow-ties and Pocket Squares. Carla Terwilleger artist and creator of Twiggy Originals will be available for purchase on opening night and throughout the season at The Hat Girls retail show. Personalize your room with an adorable one-of-a-kind painting. Refreshments will be served with lot of giveaways. This is one to arrive early and stay late!

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MONDAY, MARCH 13 WELCOME BACK, DAWNE GEE DINNER La Chasse loves Dawne Gee, Louisville icon and WAVE-TV newscaster and television personality, as does all of Louisville. On Monday, March 13, La Chasse will pay tribute to Dawne at a very special dinner beginning at 7 p.m.

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in Kentuckiana who go hungry every day. The evening will be the perfect chance to meet her and to hear her amazing story. Chef Alex Dulaney’s four-course dinner will be paired with specially-selected wines for each course. The cost to enjoy is $95. La Chasse is located at 1359 Bardstown Road.

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that mower last year. Often called the “people’s” parade, the event sees families join a mix of decorated vehicles and groups along the route, and last year, over 100,000 people watched or marched in the parade. This year’s theme is “One United Ireland,” and the parade will kick off at 3 p.m., starting at Phoenix Hill and ending just past Mid City Mall at Windsor Place. Come early to get the best spot, and beads, candy and other trinkets will be handed out by the groups as they pass along the route.

After the parade, there will be an award presentation for best groups held at O’Shea’s Irish Pub on Baxter.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 14 “The Illusionists” Presented by PNC Broadway in Louisville This mind-blowing spectacular showcases the jaw-dropping talents of the most incredible illusionists on earth. “The Illusionists – Live From Broadway” has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzled audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This nonstop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions. “The Illusionists” will play at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts March 14-19, and tickets start at $32.50.

MORE INFO kentuckycenter.org M.A.D.S GRAND OPENING There is a new hotspot in town located at 1608 Bardstown Road. MADS Gallery stands for Modern Artwork Design Style and you will find all of that and more at the grand opening on Tuesday, March 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the newly refined space. The evening will feature hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, live music and art with a portion of the proceeds from purchases being donated to Fund for the Arts.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 16 KEVIN SMOKLER AT CARMICHAEL’S BOOKSTORE Like few other eras in movie history, the 1980s teen movies have endured and gotten better with time. In “Brat Pack America,” Kevin Smokler gives virtual tours of the legendary movies from that time and why the places they happened are a tribute to their permanence.

“Brat Pack America” is a must for any fan of “The Breakfast Club,” “Back to the Future,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Pretty in Pink” and “Dead Poets Society.” His exploration of highways and main streets of “Brat Pack America” reminds us why we love the teen movies of the ’80s so much and three decades later, still do. Kevin Smokler will be at Carmichael’s Bookstore on Frankfort Avenue on March 16 at 7 p.m.

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events. She was never the “I need to EAR ABBY: I am a talk to everyone” type, but at the last father of two girls. few family gatherings, she wouldn’t Both of them no involve herself in a long conversalonger see, talk to or contion with anyone. When my other tact me. I’m divorced from grandparents tried to talk to her, her answers were curt and it was obvious their mother. She cheated Dear Abby she would rather not talk. on me after she went back At first we thought it was because to work and met a man she JEANNE of my baby cousin, who cried nearly decided was her soul mate. every time my grandmother held her.

PHILLIPS That was 17 years ago. I Thankfully, that has stopped. Other family members have noticed her behavior, and haven’t talked to or seen my ex in all we are unsure of what may be causing it. those years, and slowly, both daugh—SILENT TREATMENT IN NEW YORK ters distanced themselves from me until there was no relationship at all.

DEAR SILENT TREATMENT: Your

On Father’s Day, my birthday or Christmas I never hear a word from either one. I tried numerous times to be a father to them. My youngest was recently married and didn’t invite me to her big wedding. I had been saving money over the years in case one of them needed help with a home or wedding.

I have to say I am hurt. What could I have done to be a father when they didn’t want me in their lives? I talk to people and they keep telling me stories similar to mine. Is this common?

—REJECTED DAD OUT WEST DEAR DAD: Let me put it this way: It’s not unheard of. Something called “parental alienation” sometimes happens in bitter divorces, when one parent poisons the children’s minds against the other. If I had to guess the reason for it in your case, it would be that your ex didn’t want the girls to know the reason for the divorce was her infidelity.

There is nothing you can do about it now because a mindset and a pattern have been set.

Had you insisted on counseling for you and the girls when you realized the distancing was happening, you might have kept the lines of communication open.

Things may improve one day when your daughters have children who are curious about meeting you, but in the meantime, for your own sake, please go on with your life and don’t dwell on your disappointment.

DEAR ABBY: I’m a 13-year-old girl who is blessed to have both sets of grandparents alive and healthy. Recently, my dad’s mother has become very quiet and reserved at social

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grandmother may be upset about something, and her refusal to talk could be her way of expressing her displeasure, or she may be having a personal problem she’s not ready to discuss.

Because other family members have noticed and are commenting about it, your parents should tell your grandfather that the family is concerned and ask him for an explanation because he may be in a position to shed some light on it.

DEAR ABBY: I read your column all the time. My husband and I have been married for 35 years. My husband has good friends who are women, and I have never objected when he stayed with them when he traveled from our home to Michigan.

One of the women he stays with called and they talked for hours. That’s not right is it? My husband says she’s just a good friend and it’s only conversation.

Like I said, I didn’t mind him staying with her because I trusted him. But now I’m leery and suspicious. I don’t believe it’s a sexual thing, but a long conversation hurts me more because I thought I was his best friend.

I told him, “Let’s get counseling. If it doesn’t work, we can divorce.” He said, “You’re not going to stop me from talking to my friends.”

Abby, I need your opinion.

—LEERY IN FLORIDA DEAR LEERY: Whatever is going on, you and your husband are having a communication problem. Instead of raising the subject of divorce with him, it may be time for you to get marriage counseling, alone if he won’t go with you.

Your husband should be able to talk to his friends – male and female – if he wishes. For

you to tell him otherwise makes you look more like his jailer than his wife. Some mediation may help you feel less threatened and help you both to get back on the same page.

DEAR ABBY: I am a 39-year-old female who hasn’t been able to conceive. My sister has two children and one on the way. I love being an aunt, but I do want to be a mom myself.

I’m recently divorced and have a nice home, a dependable vehicle and a job that I love. The only thing missing in my life is a child.

I have the opportunity to adopt a newborn baby from a family who is unable to care for her. She will be born in the next few months.

When I speak to my friends and family about it, even though they would love for me to have a child, they say they don’t think this is the right path for me. Although I want a child and always have, I’m now having concerns about it, too.

Any advice you could share would be greatly appreciated.

—MOTHERLY INSTINCT IN GEORGIA DEAR INSTINCT: I wish you had been clearer about why your family doesn’t feel that adopting the baby would be the right path for you. However, since you weren’t, let me offer this: Many single parents – whether single because of divorce, widowhood or by choice – successfully raise children. At 39, with a home and a good job, you appear to be financially secure enough to provide for a child. Unless you have an emotional problem you didn’t mention or lack the patience to be a good mother, I see no reason why you shouldn’t become one. However, because your friends and family have created doubt, discuss this with a counselor to clarify your thinking.

DEAR ABBY: What should I say to someone who expects an invitation to a wedding but will not be receiving one and they ask why they didn’t get one?

—WHERE’S MY INVITATION? DEAR WHERE’S: If someone is nervy enough to ask why he or she was not invited to the wedding, all you have to say is that for logistical reasons you had to limit your guest list.

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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.

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ANNOUNCMENTS: Rummage Sale — with collectibles. Something for everyone. March 11, 2016 — 8am to 1pm. Bethel-St. Paul Church at 4004 Shelbyville Rd across from Trinity High School in St Matthews. 419-0418 Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: Facility 1: 350 Adams Street, Louisville, KY 40206. 502.584.1931 Date/Time of Sale: March 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM Larna Robinson Unit 095 Household goods; Keisha Johnson Unit 276 Couch love seat table bed frame dresser, 2 tv, boxes, totes, PC; Gwynetta Lyons Unit 032 refrigerator, stove, two twin mattress-

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es; Shannon Cotton Unit 027 Flat screen 56”, Beds, Couches, Dressers, Boxes, dishes, household items; Natasha Alexander Unit 501 Household Items; Aisha Rhodes Unit 284 boxes, queen bed, dresser, entertainment center, 3 tvs; Andrew Turnbull Unit 362 Furniture, boxes, misc household goods; Shawn Dillard Unit 097 Household goods; Jessica Norwood Unit 229 Baby items, shelf, misc items Facility 2: 7900 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40258.

502.935.7135 Date/Time of Sale: March 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM James Peters Unit 768 Household Items; Frank Geisler Unit 324 Household Items; Robyn Sills Unit 730 Household Items; Keith Raeber Unit 429 Household Items, tools, misc.; Holly Kimbley Unit 766 washer, dryer, stove, 2 love seats, boxes, table, 4 chairs, boxes; Heather Piccuito Unit 751 Household Goods Facility 3: 5420 Valley Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40272. 502.937.2756 Date/ Time of Sale: March 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM Pamela Long Unit 150 chair, dresser, table, totes; Cody Moffett Unit 245 bed, dresse , boxes; Alvin Flanery Jr. Unit 322 washer, hand tools, tool box; Chris Nelly Unit 330 Boxes, ladder, oven, guitar; Bobby Thornton Unit 346 Bed, microwave, refrigerator, tv; Brian Zietz Unit 357 dresser, table, boxes, oven; Danny England Unit 437 bed, chair, dresser, tv; Raeshanda Johnson Unit 454 TV, Bags, boxes, stove; Scott Owens Unit 458 chair, DVD, boxes, Clothes; Isaiah Maraman Unit 546 Bed, couch, dryer, washer; Charles Bumpus Unit 604 bags, boxes, totes, kitchenware; NIcholas Bolin Unit 637 books, boxes, totes, home decor; Tabitha Lohden Unit 715 air hockey table, boxes, totes, hutch; Angela Olvera Unit 724 dolly, lamp, table, totes, washer Facility 4: 6708 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40219. 502.969.9124 Date/Time of Sale: March 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM Rhonda Wright Spear Unit 706 Household Items, Bed, Boxes; Chris Hale Unit 215 Couch, Love Seat, Kitchen Table; Rebecca Tower Unit 474 Household Items; Ebonie Phillips Unit 614 Household Goods; US Flyer Distribution Unit 328 Marketing Items; Gabriela Armstead Unit 432 Household Items; Etalka Lacy Unit 739 TV, Boxes; Michael Corfield Unit 224 Household Items Facility 5 (ANNEX): 4010 Oaklawn Drive, Louisville, KY 40219. 502.969.9124 Date/Time of Sale: March 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM John Kime Unit 9218 Household Goods; Annalisa Coleman Unit 9236 Household Items; Pedro Rosado Unit 9235 Household items, Bed; Deala Wallace Unit 9013 Washer, Dryer, Sectional King Bed, Twin Bed, Mics Household Goods Facility 6: 5807 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291. 502.231.3651 Date/Time of Sale: March 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM Dakota Husband Unit B018 Furniture, Household items; Stacey Norkiewicz Unit H062 end table,coffe ,outdoor furniture,a few other pieces,decorations,garage items,sofa table,rugs,boxes. Facility 7: 11440 Blankenbaker Access Dr, Louisville, KY 40299.

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502.438.6213 Date/Time of Sale: March 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM Donald Bailey Unit 00679 Household Items; Brian Watts Unit 00202 Household Items Facility 8: 4605 Wattbourne Ln, Louisville, KY 40299. 502.491.2424 Date/ Time of Sale: March 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM Anna (Cheri) Craft Unit 115 Household Items; Anna (Cheri) Craft Unit 339 Household Items, Patio Furniture; Robert Carroll Unit 369 Furniture. dishes. hutch. bakers stand. bedroom furniture.

Dressers. Shelves; April Adkins Unit 829 TV, TV Stand, Furniture Facility 9: 8002 Warwick Ave, Louisville, KY 40222. 502.412.6184 Date/Time of Sale: March 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM Craig Cowan Unit 232 Household Goods; Jessica Klein Unit 265 Household

Goods; Jasmine Cartwright Unit 456 Household Goods; Connie Brown Unit 499 Household Goods; Daryl Young Unit 466 Household Goods; Beth Bowling Unit 207 Household Goods; Kelly Ohern Unit 417 Household Goods Facility 10: 201 E. Market St, Louisville, KY 40202. 502.640.3042 Date/Time of Sale: March 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM Tyella Tharpe Unit D573 Boxes, clothes, lamp, posters, jacketsPurchases must be made onsite with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

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They brought him to the Kentucky Humane Society in the hope that he would find his forever home.

Sparky loves to play with his toys, and enjoys playing with you. He is very polite when playing. He also loves to have his beautiful fur brushed and just spend time with you. Won’t you come meet him He’s neutered, micro-chipped, up-to-date on his vaccinations and declawed. He’s waiting for you at our adoption center in the Hikes Point Feeders Supply, 3079 Breckenridge Lane. For more on Sparky or any of our adoptable pets, please call 502-366-3355 or visit kyhumane.org.

Looking for a loyal companion to accompany you through life? Meet Naoko, a six-year-old Australian Cattle Dog mixed with a bit of Greyhound who found herself at the Kentucky Humane Society when her owner no longer had time for her. She can be shy when first meeting a person, but given treats and time, she’ll soon be your good friend. She is an active girl who is staying with a foster mom until she finds a forever home. She’s done well living with dogs and cats in the past. She’s house-trained and knows basic commands. Naoko is spayed, micro-chipped and up-to-date on her vaccinations. Since she thrives being in a home, Naoko is going to stay with her foster family until her forever person comes along. If you’re looking for sweet, furry friend, please consider Naoko! To meet Naoko, email us a dog adoption application found at www.kyhumane.org. The adoption application can be sent to foster@ kyhumane.org. If you have any further questions, please call 502-366-3355 ext 2260. For more on Naoko or any of our adoptable pets, please call 502-366-3355 or visit kyhumane.org.

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