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WHAT MEN WANT

We asked five guys about their favorite things, what makes them happy and what they’re most proud of.

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TASTES Josh Moore has much to celebrate with two major anniversaries.

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OUT & ABOUT Mint Julep Tours now offers brewery tours perfect for beer aficionados or casual consumers.

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I remember reading the book “Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus,” by John Gray in 1992. I had just started high school when the book became a craze and was far from needing to apply those lessons to any real life relationship. Yet, I was determined to get to the bottom of the code of conduct of the opposite sex. I read every word carefully. I took notes! Thank goodness I was distracted enough with my senior year to avoid “The Rules” when it hit the shelves in ’95. When I eventually did start dating, I found myself responding with instinct and quickly abandoned all the rules for understanding communication style and emotional needs. With 13 years of marriage under my belt and attempting to manage a relationship and two children, did I need to revisit the rules of Mars and Venus to keep me on track?

Now, “only” 25 years later, when I peruse the highlights of the book, it seems like outdated, even archaic, advice. “Men go to their caves and women talk?” “Men are like rubber bands and women are like waves?” I find it problematic to apply any singular approach based on gender or to stereotype behavioral outcomes in this way. But, I admit, we had a lot of fun at The Voice-Tribune asking the question this week, “What do men want?”

Mariah Kline connected with five of the city’s most prominent business men with a list of entertaining questions in the hopes of getting our answer. As suspected, their responses would indicate that the men of Louisville can’t be pigeonholed into one boring planet. Their interests and desires are as varied and distinct as the men themselves.

Some chose to dream big with their responses and others seemed content with what they have. I know you will enjoy getting to know them better as we did.

From Handsome Fellows Barber Shop to the new Mint Julep Sightseeing Tours—this issue is full of activities and fashion advice for men.

And it can all be conveniently found right here on earth, in our beloved city of Louisville—a place where the rules don’t always apply. Or, better yet, we write our own.

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By Mariah Kline Photos by Frankie Steele

o you ever wonder what men are really thinking or what they truly want out of life?

So do we. That’s why we spoke with five men from different professions and backgrounds to find out what they dream of doing, what really matters to them and so much more. Before you dive into this feature, however, it’s worth noting that we did not ask them about love or dating (after all, that’s none of our business).

We just wanted to know what makes them happy, what they dream of accomplishing and what matters most to them in the other areas of their lives.

While perusing their answers, we learned that each of these successful gents has a different perspective on life and happiness. All of them have achieved prosperity, but they haven’t forgotten who helped them get there. These men are thankful for their parents, children, spouses and other loved ones who helped them earn what they have today.

So we hope you enjoy delving into the minds of these five guys and will take something away from the information we’ve gathered. For men reading this, maybe learning about the successes and dreams of these five guys will inspire you. For women, maybe you’ll think about asking the men in your life some of these same questions. Either way, sit back and enjoy the discovery of what men want.

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DAVID GRANTZ

Profession: Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations Business: BUZZ Advertising Degree: Bachelor of Science (Journalism/Public Relations) Alma mater: Ball State University Boards, volunteer and community work: Our advertising agency represents two non-profit organizations, Susan G. Komen Kentucky and The Feed My Neighbor Program that benefits the Sandefur Dining Room.

Tell us what you want out of each of the following.

Dream big and define your ultimate wish: Drink: Old Rip Van Winkle’s Family Reserve 23-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Meal: 12 course meal with wine pairing at Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy Vacation: Valras Plage, near Beziers in the South of France and then off to the Amalfi Coast in Salerno, Italy Man Cave: My bar would be stocked with the very best Kentucky bourbons, Italian wine, English gin, Russian vodka and French Champagne.

Toy: 1962 Ferrari 250 GTO Technology: A trip around the world with Elon Musk in his Space X Dragon spacecraft Car: Rolls-Royce Sweptail Boat/Plane: Gulfstream G650 Clothing item: Black custom Italian suit by Brioni Timepiece: Cartier Rotonde de Cartier men’s watch Night out with friends: Attend the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby with twelve of my closest friends and then party it up in the penthouse suite of the downtown Louisville Omni Hotel.

Night out romantic: For the ultimate romantic evening, I would start with a long walk down the beach of Santorini, Greece. Just before sunset, I would charter a private cruise to take us around the island. We would dock in Oia, Greece for an authentic Mediterranean dinner and a bottle of wine. It doesn’t get much better than that!

What’s something you’ve wanted most in life that you’ve achieved? In the spring of 2014, I bought a commercial building on historic Frankfort Avenue for our advertising agency.

We then took twelve months renovating the 135 year old building from top to bottom, inside and out.

What’s something you want that you’re still striving for? One day, I would like for our advertising agency to represent The PGA of America with a U.S. held Ryder Cup marketing campaign.

Tell us anything else that you want Voice-Tribune readers to know about you: None of my success would be possible if it wasn’t for the support, generosity and love of my two parents, Tony and Carol Grantz. They are the best two people that I know.

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Profession: Real Estate Broker Business: Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty Degree: Bachelor of Science Alma mater: Purdue University Boards, volunteer and community work: Make-A-Wish and St. Francis in the Fields Tell us what you want out of each of the following. Dream big and define your ultimate wish: Drink: Bulleit Old Fashioned Meal: Cowboy ribeye and a baked potato Vacation: Anywhere with my family on a lake Man Cave: Airplane hangar with a fully stocked bar Toy: CZ Tactical Sport Orange Technology: Always looking for the latest and greatest Google phone. It keeps me organized!

Car: Happy with what I have, love my LR4 Boat/Plane: Pilatus PC-12. It’s got the perfect blend of utility and comfort.

Clothing item: A great leather belt will last you a lifetime Guilty pleasure: Craft beer, particularly double IPAs Night out with friends: A bourbon bar or the Holy Grale Night out romantic: Dinner at Jeff Ruby’s with a sunset flight with my amazing wife What’s something you’ve wanted most in life that you’ve achieved? Flying my family on vacation in our own plane. That’s been a lifelong dream of mine and it felt great to have it realized.

What’s something you want that you’re still striving for?

I’d like to start adding commercial properties to my investment real estate portfolio. I haven’t found the right opportunity yet, but I’m always looking.

Tell us anything else that you want Voice-Tribune readers to know about you: I’m an honest and hard working broker that enjoys helping people find a place to call home and loves the challenge of selling homes.

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BRIAN S. MERKLEY

Profession: Third Generation Jeweler Business: President, Merkley Kendrick Jewelers Degree: Mass Communication - Photojournalism Alma mater(s): Loyola University New Orleans and Trinity High School Boards, volunteer, and community work: Our store engages with various local charities and charitable events throughout the year. Most recently we have loved serving as a title sponsor for Wine Women & Shoes benefiting Family Scholar House and CRAFT benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Tell us what you want out of each of the following. Dream big and define your ultimate wish: Drink: It depends on the environment. I enjoy having the opportunity to sip champagne with my celebrating clients or perhaps toss back a beer or two on a hot day with friends on a kayaking trip. But as a Kentuckian through and through, I love a glass of bourbon on the rocks, preferably with one of those big ice cubes that are so hip right now.

Meal: Anything served at a table surrounded by the people I love is a win. More specifically, if you want to make my favorite meal, just be sure to include steak frites.

Vacation: Privacy. A remote beach off the grid. No smart phones, no computers and no technology. Only palm trees, blue water, and a consistent breeze and two weeks of down time when I reconnect with my loved ones. The only acceptable interruption being the crash of waves or the occasional rustling of a hand rummaging through the cooler for a cold drink.

Office: Fun, friends, and diamonds; what could go wrong? Our office culture is like a second family to me. We work, play, support, and celebrate daily, and they don’t seem to mind wearing the jewels either. I couldn’t ask for a better team and environment.

Technology: I have a phone. You read the vacation part, right?

Car: Toyota Land Rover Boat/Plane: I grew up going boating with my family, and I love being on the water to this day. My dream boat would be a Wally. The best-of-breed design and precision engineering is synonymous with Rolex which is refreshing. As for planes, we have been fortunate to participate annually in the Out of the Blue Jet Show. This event has provided the opportunity to spend time in many top-of-the-line private jets, and while I may never own one, it’s fun to see how the high rollers travel.

Clothing item: I wear a suit everyday, and while some days it feels like a uniform, I always try to switch it up. Some of my go-to accessories include vintage cuff links, a standout timepiece, funky socks and fun ties. When I’m not at Merkley Kendrick, you can find me in jeans and t-shirts. But one thing is certain: you will never find me without a Rolex.

Timepiece: Well, a Rolex of course. I’m longing for my father’s yellow gold, Day-Date Rolex President. I gave it to him as a gift when he retired in recognition of his 50 years of work at Merkley Kendrick Jewelers. The watch is a worldly classic that stands the test of time, but more importantly, this timepiece symbolizes of our family’s jewelry tradition.

A night out with friends: Back to the off-the-grid plan: a relaxing night in with my friends and our kids, great food (takeout from The Post), great wine, great conversation and no phones. All outdoors if the weather permits.

A night out romantic: Does a day of kayaking count as a romantic night out? I like spending time doing fun and challenging things with people to keep our physical and intellectual spirits high. Although, floating on the river and relaxing is always welcome as well.

What’s something you’ve wanted most in life that you’ve achieved? My children are the light of my life. I’m so proud of them and the people they are becoming day after day, year after year. On a personal note, I have the unique opportunity to share in the most romantic, most loving moments of people’s lives. From engagements, special milestones, ‘just because’ gifts and tokens of appreciation, my team and I get to be part of it all. I’m proud to be able and help someone find the perfect gift.

This role of trusted advisor is one of my greatest professional achievements and one that will never be taken lightly.

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MORGAN BATEMAN

Profession: Aesthetic Medicine, Certified Master Injector, Advanced Cosmetic Injection Trainer, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Business: Myo Rejuvenation Med Spa in Elizabethtown Degree(s): Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Science in Nurse Anesthesia Alma mater: Texas Wesleyan University Tell us what you want out of each of the following. Dream big and define your ultimate wish: Drink: Ginger Ale Meal: Sushi Vacation: My favorite vacations are in the mountains, tucked away with some snow and a fire.

Man Cave: Our home is our sanctuary. Every room is filled with art, hobby space and personal treasures. We have no desire to escape each other, so our entire home is a living room. My favorite space has a fireplace with a huge cozy couch and a big television. Add good friends, family and laughter to our living room and it’s perfection.

Office: We are so fortunate to be able to expand to a larger location this fall, so I’m very excited to have a more efficient workspace that will allow us to help even more people.

Toy: I am somewhat of a nerd. My favorite toys are the different devices in our office like: CoolSculpting, Ultherapy, Hydrafacial MD, and of course, my cabinet of injectables. On some nights my husband and I sneak in after hours to play with the devices and use them on ourselves.

Car: Tesla. I’m in love with Elon Musk and his world-changing innovations.

Timepiece: Apple Watch Guilty pleasure: Takeout + Husband + couch + The Bravo Channel (ideally, The Real Housewives or Andy Cohen) = my perfect guilty pleasure Night out with friends: What I love about our friends is that they’re also entrepreneurs. They understand the struggles and victories of running a business. What I love the most are the nights where we spend hours over dinner discussing our dreams and bouncing ideas off of each other.

Night out romantic: My husband and I love nothing more than a low-key night driving through Louisville, grabbing dinner at California Pizza Kitchen and then searching for our next decorative piece at HomeGoods or Z Gallerie. To us, that’s romantic and what brings us closer after a busy week.

What’s something you’ve wanted most in life that you’ve achieved? Stability, not only romantically, but also in a career that I love and look forward to doing every single day.

What’s something you want that you’re still striving for?

The ability to vacation across the world three or four times a year. That’s a lot of wishful thinking, but I’ve learned that nothing is impossible to those who work hard and believe in the power of their dreams.

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LEE CORBETT, MD Profession: Plastic surgeon Business: Corbett Cosmetic Aesthetic Surgery and MedSpa Degree(s): B.A., M.D. Alma mater(s): Vanderbilt University, University of Louisville School of Medicine Boards, volunteer, and community work: Member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Tell us what you want out of each of the following. Dream big and define your ultimate wish: Drink: Can’t beat a cappuccino with an extra shot of espresso Meal: Indian or Thai, the hotter the better Vacation: Anywhere in Europe, especially London Toy: My 1987 right hand drive Land Rover Defender.

When it’s not in the shop, it’s a lot of fun.

Car: I love Porsches.

Clothing item: Whatever it is, it has to be comfortable. I guess that’s why I’m in scrubs a lot.

Guilty pleasure: Travel. I love exploring new places with no set plans. I figure it out as I go.

Night out with friends: Nothing better than grabbing beers with good friends.

What’s something you’ve wanted most in life that you’ve achieved? Professionally, getting accepted into medical school and then being able to get a plastic surgery residency. It was a LOT of work but well worth it. Personally, watching my two boys grow into successful young men!

What’s something you want that you’re still striving for? I’m always in pursuit of being the best surgeon ever!

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Field & Fork Benefiting the Parklands of Floyds Fork Photos by John Nation

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id you confuse Field-to-Fork with Field & Fork at some point this month? We’ll help clear it up. These two great events support two different yet equally worthy causes. Field-to-Fork is an annual auction and dinner featuring a number of local chefs in support of the Food Literacy Project.

Field & Fork is an annual event that supports the Parklands of Floyds Fork. We spoke with Ellen Oost, the director of development for 21st Century Parks.

What is Field & Fork?

Field & Fork presented by JP Morgan Chase & Co. is a unique fundraiser hosted by and benefiting The Parklands of Floyds Fork, one of the largest and most ambitious urban parks in the nation operated by a nonprofit (and now fully open)! The Parklands relies on donations from the community, not tax dollars, for annual operations of nearly 4,000 acres for hiking, biking, paddling and more. This event is a major source of funding for the more than $4 million operating budget that supports an expected 3 million visits per year in our parks. And, to top it all off, it’s a really fun event attended by generous, civic-minded people truly excited to celebrate our mission.

What can guests expect at the event?

Field & Fork is hosted at the stunning Brown-Forman Silo Center in Turkey Run Park. It’s a fun, rustic event with mother nature as the main décor. We begin with a cocktail reception in the Hockensmith Barn to the tunes of Dozens of Dollars String Band—the perfect soundtrack to an evening in the park.

During dinner, we’ll have an exciting live auction and appeal for The Parklands fund.

This year we’ve added a new after-dinner portion of the evening called Afterglow, which is presented by Butchertown Grocery and Atria Hospitality.

It utilizes another barn on the property and includes star gazing, fire pits, and some amazing treats like cold bourbon, hot chocolate and s’mores.

Guests may also dance to DJ music in the barn after dinner.

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Who does F&F benefit specifically?

The Parklands, a donor-supported public park, does not receive tax dollars to support annual operations. As a result, the $4 million operating budget that keeps The Parklands running and free of charge, 365 days a year, needs community support and earned income to be raised each year. Field & Fork 2016 brought in an incredible $375,000 in support of The Parklands Fund and we hope to repeat that amazing outpouring of support in 2017. All funds raised through the event are used to help keep The Parklands clean, safe, fun and beautiful for guests of all ages and abilities.

Why is the event important for the community at large?

These parks enhance our quality of life and help our community and economy grow in ways that are healthy, sustainable and enjoyable. The final major sections of our four-park system opened last year so we are still learning all of the ways our parks are used. In 2017, we expect to host 3 million visits in The Parklands, 20,000 of which will be through our education programs.

This kind of visitation would add us to the ranks of the top visited urban parks in the nation. The vast usage our amenities are getting is made possible by the support, commitment and passion for public parks in our community.

How has F&F evolved over the past five years?

This event has grown from 100 attendees at our first event to 525 guests this year. Over the years, the venue has rotated throughout various locations in the park but the Brown-Forman Silo Center is now its home. Each year we host a mix of long-time supporters and first-time visitors, and with our small capacity we think it really does feel special to be a part of this event.

Are there any tickets left?

We’re proud to say this event sold out at the end of July. We’re already thinking about the 2018 event, so make sure you get in touch with us early if you’d like to attend next year. We’d love to have you!

Are there other ways locals can get involved with helping The Parklands?

There are so many ways to get involved at The Parklands! First and foremost, make sure you visit our parks, and if you’re already a frequent visitor, tell your friends about us. It’s our goal to be well-used and well-loved and you are key to that. We also have an amazing volunteer program and we are supported financially by annual Memberships. You can learn about all of these opportunities at TheParklands.org. VT 0 8 . 3 1 . 2 0 1 7 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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he Field-to-Fork Dinner (not to be confused with the Parklands’ Field and Fork) took place on August 24 at Oxmoor Farm. Now in its eighth year, the dinner featured fantastic local talents as they support the Food Literacy Project’s mission to transform the community through food and farming. To learn about this year’s event and how the FLP is helping the city, we spoke with Executive Director Carol Gunderson.

What is the Field-to-Fork Dinner?

exact number yet but it’s safe to say we raised over $70,000.

Which sponsors should we thank for their support of this event?

Kosair Charities, Darrell & Nancy Shelton, Harvest Restaurant, Kertis Creative, Videobred, Brown-Forman, The Voice-Tribune, City Space on Main, Sign 4, Ernie’s Print Shop, Dine Company, Horseshoe Bend Vineyard & Winery, Passport Health Plan and Republic Bank.

The Field-to-Fork Dinner is an annual fundraising event for the Food Literacy Project at Oxmoor Farm, the only area nonprofit organization providing farm-based education programs for Louisville youth and families.

The event is an opportunity for the community to help build a just and sustainable food system that cultivates healthy people and places – and to invest in our mission: transforming youth and their communities through food, farming and the land. And it is a delicious celebration of local chefs, local farmers and the bounty of the season.

Why is the event important for the Food Literacy Project and the greater community?

What did guests have the privilege of experiencing at the event?

How has the event evolved over the years? What do you hope to incorporate or see change in the coming years?

The event included passed hors d’oeuvres and featured mixed drinks during the cocktail hour; five plated courses with wine and beer pairings, each prepared by a different local chef using fresh, seasonal ingredients from local farms; a silent auction; live music from Bendigo Fletcher and an opportunity to hear from a young person who has directly benefited from the Food Literacy Project’s work.

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The event generates income that directly results in students and families having positive, hands-on experiences on the farm: planting, harvesting and cooking fresh vegetables in our outdoor teaching kitchen; developing recipes and becoming leaders who, as ambassadors for fresh, healthful food, influence their families and peer groups to shape a healthier community.

Those who have attended multiple years have come to expect extraordinary food, prepared by a group of local chefs and mixologists who are as generous as they are talented, and grown by farmers who are committed not only to producing quality foods but also to the environment and the local economy. Over the years the venue has changed, and we’ve added a few more features (a wine cork pull was new this year) but the quality of the food and beverages – and the good company! – have remained constant. VT

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RACHMANINOFF: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Minor, Op. 40 (1941 version) TCHAIKOVSKY: Symphony No. 5 in E Minor, Op. 64

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A Big Baller’s Voice May Pave the Way for AAU Brands Story and photos by Randy Whetstone Jr.

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f you Google the name LaVar Ball, you’ll find that he may be close to cementing himself on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The loud, outspoken and at times provocative father of the Ball brothers – Lonzo, LaMelo and LiAngelo – has earned the right to the titles ‘media personality’ and even ‘celebrity’ according to the Bleacher Report.

It’s all due in large part to his outlandish statements about his sons and their basketball future. Here are just a few: “A billion dollars, it has to be there. That’s our number, a billion, straight out of the gate.

And you don’t even have to give it to me all up front. Give us $100 mil over 10 years.” — March 2017 “I’ll tell you right now, he (Lonzo Ball) is better than Steph Curry to me.” — February 2017 “To me ‘Zo is the best player in the world... I don’t know if he can beat (LeBron James and Russell Westbrook) one on one, but I know he can beat them 5 on 5.” — March 2017 “Back in my heyday, I would kill Michael Jordan one-on-one.” — March 2017 Back in March, many people quickly grew tired of hearing about him, but now that they’ve witnessed the incredible display of basketball talent from his three sons, many are eager to see how great the Ball brothers can be. But as far as saying the greatest of all time, Michael Jordan, would be annihilated – LaVar should probably just stick to trash talking.

LaVar may be a believer that words speak louder than actions since some of his words have come to fruition. He once boldly said that his son Lonzo would only play for the Lakers,

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and Lonzo then became the second overall pick by the Los Angeles Lakers in this year’s NBA Draft. By causing such a commotion, LaVar has also brought more awareness to his founding company, the Big Baller Brand.

While he and his sons market shoes, clothes apparel and his Big Ballers AAU team, perhaps he has become that prophetic voice that can take AAU brands all across the nation to the next tier.

Derrance Lawson, an assistant coach at J-Town High School and head coach of the 2020 Louisville Legends team, believes Ball’s voice indeed brings more awareness to AAU brands around the country.

“People who have been around will tell you this ain’t anything new,” says Lawson about Ball. “Now that he has sons who are of college and pro age, that spotlight is there. People have been pushing their (AAU) program for years.

There are other guys who run their program and they are doing the same thing he is doing, but they are not producing Lonzo Balls. They might have a Lonzo Ball throughout the history of the program, but it’s not their own brand.

LaVar is all Big Baller. It is not a shoe company; it is all him. That is the beauty of it. It’s beyond basketball, and people are starting to understand the business aspect. He has the product and he has the kids, and they all just happen to belong to him. They are his sons, it is his mouth and it is their brand – it’s a trifecta.”

If Kentucky programs can provide a product with players and other attractive components, it elevates their brand and opens the eyes of college coaches, players and even parents. Lawson says it is something much needed for players coming out of the state of Kentucky as they compete at a higher level against athletes in Virginia, Missouri, Indiana and Tennessee.

Being a Louisville Legend product himself, Lawson envisions his program growing and becoming a “flagship” in a circuit in the coming years.

“What separates our program from everybody else is that we do the best job of developing kids and their talent,” he says. “I see us being a flagship member of somebody’s circuit. It is all about getting the kids the best opportunities and getting them around the best competition around. So that’s the vision, to be a solidified member of a circuit, whether it’s Nike, adidas or Under Armor. I do believe – from 2019 down – we’re on the cusp of producing Division I talent.”

Despite the publicity Ball has created, whether good or bad, he seems to bring more recognition to an already established novelty – brand awareness. It may be something that AAU coaches, high school coaches and even college coaches adopt as they continue to bring their programs and products to the forefront of the nation. VT 0 8 . 3 1 . 2 0 1 7 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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Celebrating Anniversaries with Josh Moore

By Tonya Abeln Photos by Jolea Brown

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oyal diners at Volare Italian Ristorante may have bemoaned the closed doors at the Frankfort Avenue restaurant this week; but the withdrawal could only be matched by excitement as the Louisville favorite will open in time for Labor Day weekend to reveal an extensive interior renovation.

The facelift comes as the locally restaurant celebrates 13 years of fine dining service. Appreciated for the private yet relaxed dining atmosphere, customers will notice design changes that lift, lighten and brighten the interior space.

Volare’s popular bar area, an after-work destination for many thanks to relaxing live music and stellar happy hour deals, will achieve its own unique identity as a result of the renovation with custom glasswork that will function to better separate it from dinner seating.

With a change in ambiance comes a revision to the menu, as well. Volare’s Executive Chef and Manageing Partner, Josh Moore knows that change can be intimidating for those who crave routine, but that this is a natural evolution for Volare. “Our loyal customers are very important to us,” Chef Moore explains. “All of the changes that we are making provide for a more engaging quality guest experience, while at the same time introducing ourselves to a new generation of customers.” Of course, Moore says, the Volare classics will remain, but several new original pastas will make their way onto the menu, all made from the Pasta Extruder imported directly from Italy.

As if the exciting changes weren’t reason enough, Chef Moore and his team have included an additional incentive to check out the new look. Now through October 13, as way of

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All of the changes that we are making provide for a more engaging quality guest experience, while at the same time introducing ourselves to a new generation of customers.

thanking customers for 13 years of business, Volare will take 13 percent off of each guest check.

With the enthusiasm surounding Volare’s renovation and 13 year celebration, Josh Moore has plenty to celebrate, but come November, he will be — Chef Josh Moore celebrating another important anniversary—10 years as the Lead Chef for the March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction. The beloved chef has been cooking for a cause and encouraging his peers to do the same for a decade and, through his efforts has established the fundraiser as one of the best tasting events in the city. The evening is a meaningful one for Chef Moore, since he was born two months prematurely. He describes his continued involvement with Signature Chefs Auction as, “a great way to feel a part of the restaurant community for an evening. It’s such a talented group of chefs and restaurant owners who have a passion for philanthropy and giving back to the community.”

Senior Development Manager for March of Dimes, Erika Rohrer, says they couldn’t pull off the event without Moore’s passion and his relationships within the culinary community: “Chef Moore has been a lifesaving supporter for the March of Dimes. His continuous efforts over the past 10 years as Lead Chef has helped bring the culinary and philanthropic community together, helping us raise tens of thousands of dollars toward our campaign to end premature birth and birth defects. We are so lucky to have him in the city of Louisville and as a proud supporter of the March of Dimes.” VT

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The Barbershop Tradition

By Brent Owen Photos by Kathryn Harrington

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here’s nothing as indelibly American as the red swirl out in front of a neighborhood barber shop. It’s an evocative image that harkens back to the days of play forts, secret handshakes and jagged signs that read “No Girls Aloud.” For generations, barbershops have been a place where guys can drop in for a quick trim, discuss neighborhood gossip and news of the day and find out the latest on their favorite sports team, all in one sitting.

It’s that community gathering space that Ryan Cornell was aiming to recreate when he opened Handsome Fellows Barber Shop last year. At 33 years old, Cornell says, “My generation grew up going to the barber shop with our dads. Going back to the barber shop is a taste of nostalgia for us.” Handsome Fellows has only been open one year, and in that short period of time it has already become a fundamental part of the neighborhood. “I go into the grocery store or a neighboring restaurant and I see so many faces from the shop,” he says. “I see the mayor of Middletown and I shake his hand. People are complimenting me on their or their son’s or their husband’s

haircut. It’s a really cool feeling.”

Cornell grew up in the Fern Creek neighborhood of Louisville. He graduated from Fern Creek High School and then attended Eastern Kentucky University, where he studied business. After graduation, he spent the next decade caught in the cog of the corporate machine, but eventually decided he wanted to be his own boss.

“I always knew I wanted to own my own business,” Cornell said. “I just had to figure out what skills I had and what I was good at.”

Knowing that he had always been good with people, he needed to find a trade in which he could become proficient that would also allow him to work with others. He remembered all the afternoons he spent with his father in the neighborhood barber shop as a kid. “So I thought, ‘I’ll try barber college, man.’ If I like it, great; if not, I’ll just be paying it off for the next 10 years.”

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fades – and less traditional ones like skin-fade pompadour. After finishing at Tri-City, he found the perfect space, gave it a remodel and an update and opened Handsome Fellows last summer. “I was so against calling it Ryan’s Barbershop,” he said. “I didn’t want this to be about me.” That being said, it initially had to be all about Cornell since the entire operation was him and one chair knocking out about half-a-dozen haircuts a day. Now, just one year later, he has added two barbers and operates with three chairs, completing nearly forty haircuts a day. “I knew this was going to be bigger than me,” he explains. “I wanted it to be a collection of us, and about the community.”

Becoming a part of a neighborhood community also means a little giving back.

Recently, they were approached by the friends of a local boy fighting cancer, who wanted to shave their heads in solidarity with their ailing friend. So Ryan and the staff picked up their clippers, went to the boy’s house and shaved all of his friends’ heads free of charge. “That’s an experience that’s so humbling,” he says.

“Even when it’s something small like shaving heads, we have to give back to a community that’s given us so much.”

It’s not uncommon for brides and their bridesmaids to get pampered on the day of a wedding, but lately grooms have been hiring the Handsome Fellows crew to give their boys a clean-up as well. “They don’t normally get big cuts the day of,” Cornell said. “But they get a clean shave and a nice trim.”

Handsome Fellows holds true to the classic barber shop tradition. They’re a place where you can fraternize with staff and neighbors while getting a shave and a haircut for a fair price. And what the shop may lack in frills, it more than makes up for with quality cuts and good company. VT

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OUT & ABOUT

Rediscovering a Hometown Story and photos by Remy Sisk

Against The Grain.

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t’s becoming a clearer and clearer fact that all of the craft breweries that are coming up Louisville has a rapidly developing beer in Louisville and across the state, we really scene. From those that have been around wanted to be a part of the Brewgrass Trail for a few years and are only more robustly and really grow with the breweries. We’ve expanding, like Against the Grain, to got some exclusive stuff set up tour-wise that those that are newer on the scene and making we’ve been doing with the breweries, but a hoppy smash, like Great Flood, there is an being able to open that up to the public – it’s eclectic variety springing up all over the city. so great to have the opportunity to do those Mint Julep Tours – a local company that behind-the-scenes experiences.” specializes in local and regional tourism – has On a recent afternoon, I enjoyed the just recently established a tour that’s open Sunday edition of Brew in the Lou featurto the public called Brew in the Lou, an ing Monnik Beer Co., Against the Grain experience designed to illustrate the rich beer and Great Flood Brewing Company (the vitality of the Derby City.

Thursday and Friday tours hit Brew in the Lou takes Goodwood Brewing ComMINT JULEP TOURS place Thursday, Friday and pany, Mile Wide Beer Co. and 502.583.1433 Sunday afternoons from 2 to Apocalypse Brew Works). The mintjuleptours.com 6 p.m. and sees guests visit first stop was the relatively new three different local breweries Germantown brewery and where they’ll get tours of the restaurant Monnik. We started facility and enjoy discussions with the brewers with a brief tasting featuring four different as well as flights and tastings. Though this beers before venturing back into the brewery tour has just recently been made available to itself. the public, Mint Julep Tours is no stranger to Co-owner Brian Holton showed me planning beer excursions. around the space – a full beer brewery tucked “We’ve been doing beer tours for several into a neighborhood in Germantown – and years for our custom groups where we create spoke knowledgeably on the scientific beer the day’s itinerary from scratch and do all the production process as well as Monnik’s own planning and reservations for them, but we take on the industry. The space itself is gorreally wanted to be able to showcase those geous and decorated with an array of buildtypes of experiences to the general public,” ing-original as well as reclaimed materials. describes Fun Enthusiast Chasta Feller. “With The next stop was Against the Grain,

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whose massive new facility is located in Portland.

Marketing and Media Maven Katie Holck led us through the brewery and was able to discuss one of Against the Grain’s more distinct qualities: the packing artwork, which is primarily created by local artist Robbie Davis. As the brewery does all of its own canning, empty cans waiting to be filled are stacked stories-tall, illuminating the space with pops of bright colors. On the day I visited, there was actual canning happening, which was a rare sight to see and additionally impressive to really be shown that this internationally acclaimed brand is entirely operating out of Louisville.

Our final stop of the day was Great Flood, which is headquartered in Shelby Park. Co-owner Matt Fuller regaled us with the inspiring story of how he, along with two friends from college, started out homebrewing beer but kept growing and growing to be where they are now. Their facility is just as wellequipped as any and also is able to do its own canning. Big plans are in the works for the up-and-comers, but Fuller was quick to re-emphasize how grateful they are for the growth they’ve already seen.

The day ended as we returned to the Mint Julep Tours headquarters on Mellwood Avenue. As we arrived back, it became increasingly clear that this tour and others – for a less booze-fueled experience, they have also added a Louisville sightseeing tour – are perfect not only for visitors but for locals themselves. The Brew in the Lou tour, along with Mint Julep’s other offerings, fully proves that Louisville is a place that is prime for constant exploration. VT 0 8 . 3 1 . 2 0 1 7 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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Design Trends: Love Them or Leave Them

By Nancy Miller Photos by Jolea Brown

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axed out traditional décor isn’t being relegated to the history books of design, but its stronghold on interior design is waning, even in Louisville. And while uber contemporary makes only an occasional appearance here, we’re not living in the dark ages of style.

We like trends but we don’t live by them. We’re too smart and too individualistic for that.

Still, we’re savvy and want to know what’s going on in the world of design so we can say, “No, not in my house” or “Yes, yes, I want that!”

Interior design trends are great for spurring your thinking to new and different, but a little trendy can go a long way. And keep in mind, what’s trendy today may be tomorrow’s regrettable, what-was-I-thinking? faux pas.

Karista Hannah, owner of Set the Stage Interior Design & Home Décor, helps her clients navigate their way through trends. As she does that, she visualizes how trends will best fit in her clients’ homes. “Most of my clients, and I think Louisville in general, are leaning toward ‘transitional’ and away from heavily traditional. Even our older clientele, who I would expect to be very traditional, have evolved to transitional tastes,” she says.

Trends can be worked into different styles--traditional, transitional or contemporary. All it takes is vision and imagination.

Hannah has both. Borrow a little of hers and you’re on your way to taking trends in style.

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Wallpaper doesn’t need to be on every wall in a room to have a striking effect. but is too comfy to discard? Reupholster it in a new fabric that’s fresh and current. Have a room that’s suffering from serious drabness? A new area rug can turn that space into one you hardly recognize.

Think clean and simple, not ornate and overly decorated. Go easy on the window treatments and anything that screams you’re stuck in the last decade. Boring? No way. In a room that has a neutral gray or taupe background, you can add splashes of blues, greens, corals or navy for oodles of interest that don’t overpower, says Hannah.

Linen is in as a fabric at the windows and on upholstery. It’s a textile that can play with the seasons. As a window treatment, it doesn’t dominate the décor any time of year. When linen is used on a sofa or chair, it won’t look out of place even in fall or winter if you switch out summery pillows with ones that have a warmer look and texture.

WALLS ALL DRESSED UP Wallpaper doesn’t need to be on every wall in a room to have a striking effect. Dining rooms and master bedrooms invite wallpaper accents on one wall. Trellis and geometric patterns are heading the list of favorite patterns and grass cloth is a visual and textural bonanza. If you want to create a bit of drama or imbue a powder room with a touch of luxuriousness, wallpaper may be your secret you’ll let out of the bag. Hannah estimates that she uses wallpaper in ninety-percent of the powder rooms she transforms.

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WHAT’S UNDERFOOT? Pre-finished, wider plank hardwood is a hands-down winner for most popular flooring. While some homeowners like a light finish, dark is more often selected. When you’re considering hardwood colors, take Hannah’s advice and stay away from those that are too dark. They show dirt and dust and everything that will make your beautiful floors an eyesore.

Hand-scraped floors that were all the rage a few years ago have been pushed from the picture in favor of the brushed wire, duller finish.

“Rugs do wonders. In a large, open space, like the ones that have a living area or hearth room opening onto the dining area and kitchen, area rugs can designate separate areas.

It’s all part of space planning,” says Hannah.

trying to convince them that matchiness is out the door.

Brushed gold faucets and hardware came onto the design scene a few years, but she predicts a short lifespan for them. “When clients tell me they want brushed gold throughout the house, I suggest they not do that and I tell them they’ll hate me if I let them make that choice,” she says.

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In the Homearama 2017 house for which she did the interior design, Hannah mixed and matched light fixture finishes, mirroring a national trend. But she says some people are hesitant about mixing finishes, even as simple as brushed nickel with those that have a chrome finish. Hoping that will change, she’s

Children’s rooms and playrooms are getting special attention these days. They can be simple or over-the-top. Sometimes it’s simply a matter of adding storage or finding just the right paint color or a fun lamp. But, for other families, it can be a much bigger project.

“There’s so much you can do in a playroom, from colorful rugs to walls with stripes and other accents. We recently painted a mural of a globe on a wall. Murals are wonderful, but they can get expensive,” says Hannah.

“With girls’ rooms, it’s glitzy and glam.

They love a color scheme of pink or purple and often ask for a chandelier. Boys like to go all-out with themes. We have done airplane, taxi, bicycle and football themes.”

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Louisville and around the country, thanks in part to HGTV’s Joanna Gaines. “Almost every client I meet wants it somewhere…in the foyer, dining room or bedroom. It looks great and is versatile, coming across as beachy or rustic, depending on what you pair it with in a particular room,” she says.

FOR A SMIDGEN OF SOMETHING DIFFERENT Industrial chic may be the au courant style in major cities, but it’s only beginning to surface in Louisville residences. Hannah is mainly using it in basements or lower levels, perhaps around a bar area. If you like an industrial edge but don’t want to jump over the edge, you might start with a light fixture that has Edison bulbs. Such lighting can even be found in kitchens that skew toward transitional and traditional. VT

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hough many regard it as the perfect place to take out-of-town guests or the ideal spot for photos of the city’s skyline, when Lou Nunnelley looked at the Big Four Bridge – often referred to as “the walking bridge” – he saw something else: a venue for an arts festival.

Now, four years later, the inaugural Big Four Bridge Arts Festival is about to take place.

“I knew I had the perfect venue,” NunBy Remy Sisk nelley remembers thinking. “The Big Four Photos courtesy of the Big Four Bridge is the perfect setting for an arts festival.” Nunnelley actually went to art school Bridge Arts Festival himself, but four years ago upon first getting the idea for a show at the bridge, he began attending conferences and seminars around the country to learn more about event planning and directing.

As final plans for the festival – which is indeed a juried art show – took shape, he expected to exhibit 60 to 80 artists.

However, 181 applied, and from that, the judges of John Michael Carter as well as the late Julius Friedman narrowed it down to 115. Nunnelley also wanted to feature up-and-coming artists and consequently instituted the emerging artists program, which features Louisville-based artists who are new to festivals. This year, there will be 20 exhibitors who fall into that category.

As far as the juried artists, who hail from all across the country, Nunnelley asserts that the city must show support if the festival is to continue to annually develop. “Number one, we have to take care of the artists because these are national artists coming and traveling hundreds of miles,” he says. “We have to support them. But it was also very well stated that this is a first-year festival. Most artists don’t do first-year festivals, but because of BIG FOUR BRIDGE the venue here and word ARTS FESTIVAL from other artists, they September 9-10 came anyway. So they’re really taking a chance on Big Four Lawn Louisville.” bigfourbridgeartsfestival.com Already, Nunnelley is astounded by the positive feedback and interest that has been shown toward the festival in the weeks preceding it. “We’ll be hanging posters and people will ask, ‘Can I have a poster?’ or they’ll say, ‘What a great idea!’” he relates. What’s especially enticing about this festival is that it should not feel cramped or crowded. Since this will take place on the Big Four Lawn, there will be no shortage of breathing room, which is an aspect that’s also been appealing to Phil Ragland, the festival’s music director.

“One thing I see in this that’s very attractive is the waterfront and the fact that this is A R T S & E N T E R TA I M E N T

fresh and new,” Ragland maintains. “Other festivals are beautiful and established, but they have their headaches for the average person who wants to go to an art show. This is broad and it’s beautiful.”

Ragland, meanwhile, has been hard at work curating the perfect blend of musicians who will contribute to the lively atmosphere without stealing too much of the focus. “We wanted the music to be incidental to the art fair; we don’t want to distract from the fact that this is an art show, but we wanted to offer some music as part of the atmosphere,” he explains. “The stage is sort of set off from the rest of the festival, and we wanted more atmospheric music so we have some Bluegrass sounds and some singer-songwriter folks – nothing too overpowering.” The acts Ragland has lined up include The Whiskey Bent Valley Boys, Janis Pruitt, Hound of the Buskervilles and more.

The weekend of the show, September 9 and 10, is a big weekend for art in Louisville. In addition to the Big Four Bridge Arts Festival, the Portland Art & Heritage Fair as well as Mellwood’s September Art Fair will also take place. Nunnelley, however, is making a concentrated effort to work together and collaborate; thus, there will be a trolley that runs between the Big Four Lawn and the Portland festival at 17th and Lytle and – hopefully – the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center.

Regardless of if you go for the art, the venue or even the music, the Big Four Bridge Arts Festival is sure to be an exciting new addition to the already impressive art fair offerings in the city. With national juried art, Louisville-based works and a truly Kentucky-kind-of music lineup, there will be no shortage of culture to be discovered. VT 0 8 . 3 1 . 2 0 1 7 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

EVAN BOYER Professional background: I made my professional debut in 2010 with Chicago Opera Theater, then joined the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Ryan Opera Center where I sang for three seasons. Since then I’ve sung with symphonies and opera houses around the world: on tour in Japan, in London, Toronto, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta, Washington, Seattle and many other cities.

Favorite role ever performed: While not technically a role, I’d have to say the bass soloist in the Verdi Requiem. Ramfis in “Aida” and Colline in “La bohème” also come to mind.

Dream role: Méphistophélès in “Faust.” It doesn’t get better than playing the devil!

Most memorable part of this production of “Ariadne:” Well, we’re only getting started in the staging process so it’s a little early to say.

What I can say from past experience is that our director, Chas Rader-Shieber, can find comedy and beauty in anything, and “Ariadne auf Naxos” already has an abundance of both. It’s guaranteed to be a wild night, hilarious and also deeply moving.

Favorite restaurant in Louisville: It’s such a great food city! Tough choice, but I’ll say the Mayan Cafe. From growing up, Mark’s Feed Store. My favorite coffee bar is a tie between Please and Thank You and Sunergos. My favorite whiskey bar is Proof on Main.

If you weren’t performing opera: This is a difficult question, and I don’t really have an answer to it. I perform opera because I feel compelled to do it and because I love it. So I’ll keep doing this crazy job until I can’t do it anymore.

How would you convince a friend to visit Louisville? It’s easy--I just tell them how awesome it is. Amazing restaurants, theater, music-I’ve always thought this city has as much of these things as any city twice its size, and a stronger sense of identity than just about anywhere else I’ve been. I love this city.

DANIEL MOBBS Professional background: I have been a professional opera singer for 25 years.

Favorite role performed: William Tell by Rossini.

Dream role: John the Baptist in “Salome

by Strauss.” I made my debut at the age of 19 in a small role in this show here with Kentucky Opera.

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Most memorable part of “Ariadne:” Learning a second role in the show was definitely memorable. The score is extremely complicated to learn and rehearse. I think the opening trio of the nymphs in the opera is some of the most scrumptious music I have ever experienced.

Favorite restaurant in Louisville: When I lived here a long time ago it was the Bristol Café.

Now we tend to eat mostly Wicks Pizza when I get here to visit.

If you weren’t performing opera: I would be a voice teacher, except that I already am a voice teacher and a singer. One usually follows the other.

How would you convince a friend to visit Louisville? I grew up swimming at Lakeside Swim Club so that would be the first stop followed by some Krispy Kreme donuts and a drive through Cherokee Park. Then a trip to Actors Theatre of Louisville.

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GREGORY MAUPIN Professional background: I’ve been acting professionally for a little over 20 years now and for 10 of those years it was with a company my wife Abigail and I founded with the goal of making things up. I’ve also had a degree of experience as a dramaturg, director, and occasional playwright. I trained in California at a place called the Dell’Arte International School of Physical Theatre, which is just the greatest.

Favorite role ever performed: Tough call, but the most recent role that gave me great joy would be Benedick (alongside my wife’s Beatrice) in “Much Ado About Nothing” with Kentucky Shakespeare.

Dream role: I tend to enjoy whatever it is I’m allowed to do, and I’ve had the chance to do quite a lot. I will say I think I really understand Iago (the ultimate dark comedian) and, though I’m still a solid decade too young, Vladimir in “Waiting for Godot.”

Most memorable part of “Ariadne:” As a not-opera singer, it’s glorious to be surrounded by the sounds coming out of my fellow cast members. I’m getting paid to have the best seat in the house, except I have to stand up. And occasionally talk.

Favorite restaurant in Louisville: I am always happy at the Bard’s Town. Unless I’m losing at trivia.

If you weren’t performing opera: Opera isn’t my usual hangout, but I think if someone kicked me off the stage and I thought I could parlay an Etsy knitting shop into an actual livelihood…

How would you convince a friend to visit Louisville? The funny thing is in my experience it doesn’t really take any convincing. Any casual conversation in which I give any details about being here and they start asking me when they can come down/over/up. VT

Evan Boyer, Gregory Maupin and Daniel Mobbs.

I’m getting paid to have the best seat in the house, except I have to stand up.

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He named the brand Beargrass, and today his comBy Wes Kerrick pany is cranking out a line of unisex skincare products available for purchase online.

BEARGRASS There’s a charcoal-based 502.439.6419 face and body cleanser; a skin, david@beargrass.co hair and beard oil; a multi-purpose www.beargrass.co room and body spray; and a skin and hair serum made from hempseed and goldenrod.

This is all produced in a rented space in Louisville’s Portland neighborhood.

Now 35, the ever-curious Louisvillian had seemingly ventured into the delicate art of blending plant oils and extracts on a harebrained whim. It had little to do with the fine art he’d studied in undergrad at UofL or with the information technology job he was working at The Learning House.

But the venture hadn’t come I wanted something that completely out of the blue. Conhad been tinkering with a few represented Louisville, rad product ideas and contemplating but not in an obvious way how he might start his own business.

Skincare products happened to be – like a subtle reference.” the idea that stuck.

“I just always have, like, eight — David Conrad different ideas going in my head and eight different directions I want to go in,” Conrad says. “And I think the core thread is just being creative.”

Conrad drew inspiration from his late grandfather, who founded a shipping company, a funeral home with an ambulance service, a thoroughbred farm and an automobile dealership.

“Having that exposure definitely gave me confidence that I can do it too.”

With experience in writing and website development, it wasn’t too difficult for Conrad to develop his new company’s packaging and internet presence. Developing the products themselves was a bit more of a challenge, but he didn’t shy away.

Having always had sensitive skin, it was essential that Conrad’s creations be gentle. He resolved to use nothing but natural, plantbased ingredients.

It took countless hours of research to figure out just what ingredients he would need and where he could get them. After that, it was just trial and error, and then more trial H E A LT H & W E L L N E S S

and error, until four unique, effective and artisanal products emerged.

The company’s name, Beargrass, is also rich in meaning.

“I wanted something that represented Louisville,” Conrad says, “but not in an obvious way – like a subtle reference.”

The name refers to the creek that runs through many Louisville neighborhoods. Growing up, Conrad lived near Beargrass Creek and fondly recalls playing in it as a kid.

“I wanted it to convey that we’re a natural brand,” he says.

You might expect an entrepreneur to be fixated on the bottom line, but Conrad is anything but that. For him, other things are more important – like doing his best to find suppliers that pay their workers a fair wage.

From the beginning, Conrad knew he wanted his company to give a portion of proceeds to charity. So along with researching products and suppliers, he’s been researching worthy organizations.

Once Beargrass crosses the line from paying off startup costs to pulling in a profit, Conrad plans to give away 10 percent of annual net profits.

One recipient will be AMPED Louisville – Academy of Music Production Education and Development – a West End program that teaches kids about music composition and recording, along with video, photography, web design and marketing. Another beneficiary will be YouthBuild Louisville, an education, job training and leadership program based on Preston Street.

“The way to alleviate poverty is through education, through getting new skills,” Conrad says. “And I felt like those two organizations were going about it the best way.”

A third recipient will be the Beargrass Creek Alliance, a group that works to clean up and preserve the creek for the community to enjoy.

In the next two years, Conrad hopes to hire two or three employees as he expands the business.

“Part of being an entrepreneur is just having kind of a rational overconfidence,” he says.

“So I wholeheartedly believe in the products, and I think other people are going to really enjoy them.” VT

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n August 26, guests gathered to support the Louisville Metro Police Foundation at this annual country shindig.

The event was hosted by bestselling author J.R. Ward and the VIP guest was Monte Durham from “Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta,� who judged the Best Western Attire contest.

Bert and Lucie Stansbury with Stacy and Lamont Breland.

Fernando Davila, actor Vincent Pastore from The Sopranos and David Lasheen.

The event hosts were Neville Blakemore, III and J.R. Ward.

Rebecca Grignon-Reker and Jennifer Doan.

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Michelle Cheek, Dawne Gee and Jim Ellis.

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Jim Ellis, Michelle Cheek, Joan Conrad and Chief of Police Steve Conrad.

Kaelyn Gault and Luke Hancock.

Jeff and Vanda McLellan.

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Director of Community Engagement Shannon Adkins, Louisville Metro Police Foundation Executive Director Tracie Shugart and Rebecca Grignon-Reker,

Director of Community Engagement Shannon Adkins, Charity Cissell and Ginny Woolridge.

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Kimberlie and Kat Thompson with Megan Simon.

Joe Clay and Gerri Phelps.

Bill and Brooke Feather.

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Executive Director of the Food Literacy Project Carol Gundersen, Associate Director Angelique Perez, John Hayes and Development Director Amy Tolliver.

Susan and Kathie Buchino.

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Danielle Huber and Regan Vorndran

Executive Director of the Food Literacy Project Carol Gundersen, Resource Coordinator Laura Krauser and Program Coordinator Erin Hargrove.

Melissa Kratzer with John and Patrice Hayes.

Linda Pahner, member of the Board of Directors Charlie Crawford and Alison Crawford.

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Bendigo Fletcher provided the musical entertainment.

Seamus Allman, Kaylee Carnahan and Adam Price.

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his annual fundraiser took place at Saints Pizza Pub and Skybar on August 26. Attendees feasted on a Mexican-inspired buffet, sipped on margaritas and played a few rounds of mini-golf.

Harvey Plotnik and Anne and Ralph Meira.

Christopher Vinyard.

Mary Ruch, Bob Mueller and Lisa and Harold Workman.

Raffle prizes included Rolex watches and Pappy Van Winkle.

Brenda Douglas and Nick and Luanne Bender.

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Linda Yeager and Mary and Ace Hazelip.

Nick Bender and Tom Ruch.

Morgan Edwards and Jacky Ruch.

Lizzy Ruch and Kim Keeley.

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Kristy and Susan Welt.

Charlie and Danielle Archer.

Paul Carter and Nathan Meurer.

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n August 22, business leaders, government officials and other influential figures gathered at the Galt House for this annual luncheon. Mayor of Dallas Mike Rawlings served as the keynote speaker, and WAVE3’s Shannon Cogan served as the moderator for the discussion between Mayor Rawlings and Mayor Greg Fischer.

The Leadership Louisville Center Team.

Mayors Mike Rawlings of Dallas, TX and Greg Fischer of Louisville, KY.

Leadership Louisville Center President Cynthia Knapek.

Cathe Dykstra and Ed Glasscock.

Chona Camomot.

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Cynthia Knapek and Sandra Frazier.

Ben Keaton, Rebecca Matheny, Michael Rankin, Carla McKinney and Brian Eichenberger.

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Attendees also enjoyed live entertainment and encountered a few of the zoo’s lively residents.

Stephanie’s Bachelorette Party.

Kristen Staab, Caroline Smith, Victoria Mayer and Jason and Dodie Howlett.

Grace Brun, Bradley Bringardner, Diane Hazellief and Susan Coons.

Terrence Burbridge, Ann Roach and Charles Gwinn of Irish Rover.

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Sheri and Doug Gardner.

John and Anna Hibbs.

Sean Stevens of White Squirrel Brewery, Andrea Donaldson of Deschutes and Chris Johnson of MadTree.

Tammy Green, Jennifer Ellis and Cindy Shuck.

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Dub Newell, Paula Carey, Robin Byrd, Rhonda Harding, Erin Lamon and Alisha Duvall.

Ashley Jones and Brian Nanz.

Kay and Dana Connor-Israel.

Erica Brown and Clare White with Heine Brothers’ Coffee.

Dub Newell, honoree Jennifer Welscher and Robin Byrd.

2017 Kentucky Derby Queen Natalie Brown and Valerie Goss.

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Peter Heilman and Jeremy Curtis with Bravo! Cucina Italiana.

Kathy Newton and Rip Hatfield.

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he Kentucky Center hosted Bluegrass native Elizabeth Mayhew for a special conversation with WAVE3’s Shannon Cogan on August 23. Mayhew is a frequent Today Show contributor, brand editor for Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James brand and all-around style expert.

Shannon Hamilton, Micah Chandler and Julie Robert.

Margaret Bromley and Anne Stewart.

Elise Waddell, Gwendolyn Kelly and Kate Biagi-Rickert.

Joyce Jennings, Madeline Abramson, Jeanette DeHart and Jamie Brooke.

Jessica Clines, Leah Seastedt and Madison Ewing.

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Garry Reader, Robin Dixon and Linda Brown.

Kathie Hill, Paula Barmore and Dr. Jon Berger.

Eric Whitlatch and Kathie Hill.

Joe Crabtree, UK Transplant Network Manager Chris Reams and Kidney Donor Lisa Crabtree.

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Deb Sumner and Judie Henderson.

Kelly Duggins, Dr. Brad Cummins, Dawn Fessel and Angela Becker.

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The Jeff Sherman Quartet with Gail Wynters.

Executive Chef John Varanese.

Jerry, Sidney, Kandice and Madeline Abramson.

Vicki Smith, Deborah Zickefoose and Dennis McNeil.

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ESA, A Collaborative Kitchen in New Albany celebrated their recent opening on August 24.

This new establishment will serve as a collaborative space for guests to eat with and learn from local chefs.

MESA also features a bookstore and kitchen supply boutique, and they serve to-go cooking dinners for diners on the move.

Saera Morones, Angie Ross, Terri Waller and Kam Zirnheld.

Dave Barksdale and Al Knable.

Jerry Finn and Andrew Takami.

Josh Suiter and Kevin Love.

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Indiana State Rep. Ed Clere and Danny James.

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Viewers watched grand prix racers jet across the Ohio River and enjoyed live music. Chris Fairchild from Paw Paw, Illinois took home first place at the end of the weekend.

Carol and Mike Dyer with Kelly Ireland of the winning Greg Foster Team.

Nate, Ian, Sarah, Eli, Dean and Ron.

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or Judy and Peter Wayne June 22, 2016 will always be a day of infamy.

Well, maybe that over states it a bit, but it was the day that lightning struck their house and nearly destroyed it.

It was some time in the morning. Judy was home and Peter, a doctor, was at the hospital.

When the lightning struck, Judy was at a loss as to where it hit because she could find no damage or see any fire. Fortunately, next door neighbor Terry Meiners came over and the two of them went to the basement where they immediately smelled smoke. Later analysis revealed the lightning had gone down the chimney into the basement and then bounced up to the second floor bedroom where they found fire in all of the walls.

It took eight fire trucks and seventeen firemen to chop through walls all over the house to make sure the fire was finally out. The upshot was the house had to be stripped to the studs. All of the furniture, clothing and other furnishing had to be removed, and Peter and Judy took up residence in an apartment for more than a year while the interior of the house was rebuilt and redecorated and the furniture replaced or reupholstered.

When it was time to move back in, they had to unpack 197 boxes and put dry cleaned clothes from 28 racks back into closets.

Saturday, August 19 they had a cocktail party to celebrate and thank all the people that had helped them out in so many ways, bringing food and supplies to the apartment and just helping out in general during the past year.

Raspberry is Judy’s favorite color and this time it is on the walls in her dining room instead of the living room where it was before.

Now a beautiful sunny yellow makes the living room a really cheerful place in every way. They have been through a lot but you couldn’t tell it by looking at the smiling, cheerful faces of the two hosts as they welcomed their friends for drinks and goodies.

Neighbor Don Parkinson, Judy and Peter Wayne, Bonnie and Gerry Boland

Ali got off a plane from the Sonoma Valley wine country two hours before the party was to begin. Kim’s daughter, Myreete, and her friend Andrea Meyers came in from Chicago.

Longtime friends Marcus Bradford, who is a fourth grade school teacher and once worked with Victor, along with Marcus’ wife, who teaches art at Ballard High School, joined in the fun. Kim’s brother Kip, Ethel’s good friend Jerry Hunter and Kim’s son Daniel were also in attendance.

A lot of calamari, steak, lobster and lobster mac and cheese, not to mention a sip or two of wine, was consumed. A celebratory bread pudding with a candle in the middle was presented to Victor with much singing of Happy Birthday. Over the past few months he has lost over 50 pounds, but he will tell you the diet was destroyed on his 60th birthday. And he loved it. VT

HAPPY BIRTHDAYS Last week Victor Saho turned 60 in style.

He is very close to Ethel Huffman and her family, all of whom deeply love him and appreciate his friendship. So nothing would do but to celebrate this momentous occasion with a momentous dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse on Saturday night.

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Victor Saho’s birthday crowd from left to right: Andrea Meyers; Kim Huffman and her partner Ali; Myreete Wolford; Kip Huffman; Brad Broecker; Carla Sue; Victor Saho; Ethel Huffman; Jerrye Huber; Patty & Marcus Huber in rear.

“Murph” and Marcia Murphy enjoying the Wayne’s (don’t call it a basement) lower level media and pool room.

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– just kind of give everything a facelift, and that’s essentially what we did,” Howard explains.

The aesthetic of Evolve began to change and come into modernity. “If it’s possible to do it, if consignment could ever be exciting or a little bit more trendy, I wanted to do it.”

Now, Evolve functions as what Howard calls “a man’s resource,” offering an extraordinarily wide assortment of men’s clothing. “It’s hard to be something for everyone” he says. “The guy who wants a Ralph Lauren polo is not the same guy who wants an expensive Italian sportcoat.

When you post items, you want to make sure you’re not isolating people. You have to find that median of diversity for promotion.”

Clearly, Howard has indeed found that median as the business is unquestionably busy, never more so than around spring wedding season and Derby. A following has thus developed with several men utilizing the full cycle of consignment. “My favorite customers are the type that often never end up using their own money in the store,” Howard describes, “in the sense that they’re bringing items in, they’re using that credit and they’re buying items in the store.”

There’s also a charitable component to Evolve; it donates inventory it won’t be using to One for All, a nonprofit thrift and consignment shop whose profits benefit House of Ruth to help in its efforts to support those touched by HIV/ AIDS. “Evolve is essential in keeping our men’s clothes well stocked – suits, shoes, sweaters, polos – you name it they donate it!” exudes One for All Founder Les Downs.

Looking to the future, Howard is considering expanding his current footprint in Louisville or possibly opening another location in a nearby city. For the time being, however, he’s happy to keep helping the men of Louisville look their best for any occasion, because whatever it may be, Evolve has just the outfit you’re looking for. VT

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hough it seems the options for women are somewhat limitless in the Louisville world of fashion consignment, men have far fewer choices. However, since 2009, one business has been striving to offer gentlemen of the community options to not only swap in clothing they’re not wearing anymore but also find a myriad of new staples they may add to their wardrobe. And I’m speaking from experience – I found my entire Speed Gala 2016 ensemble at Evolve: The Men’s Resale Store.

In 2009, Gerry Mattingly founded Evolve at its current location on Frankfort Avenue. In the first year, Brett Howard became a regular customer and consignor, and the two became close friends. Five years later, Howard moved away but soon learned that Mattingly was battling a severe stage of cancer. Subsequently, the two became closer than they ever had been and enjoyed spending time traveling together. In 2015, Mattingly slipped into a coma, and it was clear that this was his time.

In the days that followed, his family asked Howard if he would consider managing Mattingly’s store. Howard was reluctant at first, but the family was determined to entrust the business to someone who was close to Mattingly.

They then offered to simply give Howard the store, at which point he accepted and became the new owner of Evolve.

“I was literally given the keys and a check for what was in the bank account at the time and was just sort of told, ‘Here you go!’” Howard recounts. “I didn’t know how to operate the software and I had no idea where things stood with anything, and neither did his family.”

Nonetheless, reviving Evolve became a passion project for Howard, who saw endless possibility in the unique brand.

“So I went in, just tried to change the branding, paint the building, change the website

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Business Briefs To submit your business brief email circulation@redpinmedia.com ADIDAS AND UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE EXTEND LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP Adidas and the University of Louisville today announced that they have extended its 19-year partnership with the University of Louisville through 2027-2028. A partner with adidas since 1998, the new agreement replaces the final year of the current deal which was to run through 2019.

The Portland, Oregon based company will supply footwear, apparel, accessories and marketing support for all 23 of the university’s intercollegiate athletic programs.

“Our new partnership with Louisville is one of our largest ever investments in sport in America,” said Mark King, adidas North America president. “When you think about college sports in America, you think Louisville. The athletic program the Cardinals have created is remarkable. These young athletes are impressive competitors in every sport.

Louisville has been an important partner of ours for nearly 20 years, and we see tremendous value in our new partnership as we continue to shape the future of sports together.”

Adidas and Louisville are going beyond the traditional college partnership by taking more of a multi-dimensional and symbiotic approach. Keeping the student athletes, future recruits and the city of Louisville in mind, the extension is constructed around collaborative widespread brand marketing efforts, athletic facility enhancements as well as the development of open source initiatives that continue to drive national awareness.

“When we began our relationship with adidas nearly 20 years ago, we weren’t in the same shape we are now,” said Tom Jurich, University of Louisville Vice President and Director of Athletics. “Adidas has stood arm and arm with us through adversity and success. The biggest winners in our cooperative partnership have clearly been our studentathletes, who are at the focus of all that we do. We are thrilled to be partnered with an enterprise who shares our passion for innovation, pioneering efforts, striving for excellence and simply doing things differently.”

LOUCITY LAUNCHES ‘GIVE&GO’ TICKET DONATION PROGRAM Louisville City FC recently announced a new ticket and fundraising program, LouCity Give&Go, to benefit deserving causes throughout Kentuckiana.

The “Give” portion of the initiative presents a new fundraising opportunity for local 501(c)3 organizations to get to experience the excitement of a LouCity home game while at the same time raising vital funds for their nonprofits.

This season, LouCity is making up to 5,000 single-game tickets available to charitable organizations to sell to the public at a nonprofit rate. For each ticket sold in the “Give” part of the program, a $4 contribution will go back to the nonprofit organization.

The program is also open to for-profit companies and individuals who would like to purchase and donate tickets in the “Go” part of the initiative, allowing less fortunate families and groups the opportunity to see pro soccer at Slugger Field.

Additionally, for-profit organizations and individuals can purchase tickets and donate for non-profit use. Any tickets bought through the “Go” portion of the program can be tax deductible.

LouCity is initially making donated tickets available to the following nonprofits: Active Heroes, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Jefferson County Public Education Foundation, U.S. Military Families and YMCA Safe Shelter Program Any non-profits wishing to adopt the program as a fundraising opportunity should contact Zach Darst at zdarst@louisvillecityfc.com. For more information, visit LouCity.com/giveandgo.

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WASTE NOW FORMERLY KNOWN AS WASTE PRO MOVES TO NEW HEADQUARTERS AT 1228 WEST BRECKENRIDGE STREET When our company was founded we simply provided basic portable restrooms to construction sites. Now, we have expanded our reach to handle deluxe special event porta potties, handicap porta potties, hand washing and hand sanitizing stations, fresh water and grey water holding tanks, and luxury restroom trailer rentals. Waste Now has outgrown their old space on Petunia Ave, and look forward to their new Home Base!

As CEO of Waste Now, John Payne oversees a $1 million company built on capturing and removing waste — specifically the waste generated at parties, concerts, events and other organized gatherings. Waste Now provides everything from dumpsters to port-a-potties to collect all types of waste.

Over the last year, we have expanded our company to include addition of open top roll off dumpsters, trash boxes and temporary fencing. We are now able to provide 10, 20, and 30 yard dumpsters for residential, construction sites, and special events in Louisville, KY. The addition of dumpsters, “WasteBoxes” and temporary fencing has allowed us to become a more complete one stop shop.

Waste Now formerly known as Waste Pro is locally owned.

The contact people that you will get to know and work with live in Jefferson and Oldham County. You will see the Waste Now logo on our delivery trucks, portable restrooms, and dumpsters throughout Louisville and the surrounding areas.

We believe that when you see the Waste Now name, you will associate that with a quality product and great service.

2017 VOGT AWARD WINNERS REVEALED Six local startups are the 2017 Vogt Awards recipients. Each winner will receive $25,000 in non-dilutive funding and an additional package of valuable services and mentoring for early-stage entrepreneurs.

The winning companies are: Eidolon LLC protects families threatened by the dangers of vacant properties through the deployment of proprietary devices that alert EMS when a property catches fire.

Customers pay per device per month and a one-time installation fee. Eidolon successfully finished a 6-month pilot with Louisville Metro Government and will begin roll out in the third quarter of 2017. Eidolon’s growth is focused on cities and Property & Casualty insurers. Nathan Armentrout, James Gissendaner, and David Jokinen founded Eidolon.

HeXalayer LLC is an innovative technology startup focused on the exponential improvement in lithium ion (Li-ion) batteries. The material used in their patent pending technology has been extensively studied, with reproducible methods of synthesizing. It was integrated into 30 prototype battery cells, tested and the reproducibility of the battery performance was confirmed. This new material improves battery capacity by 400% with 15 times less weight for the unit battery cell. The company is run by CEO Harutyun Vardanyan and CSO Tereza Paronyan. www. hexalayer.com The Lokator Pitching Academy LLC is a patented strike zone system for baseball and softball pitchers that is used for instruction, evaluation and predictive analysis. The company developed vision technology for the iPhone that detects the location, velocity and trajectory of pitches thrown, and then exports big data to their proprietary online database. The product is unique in that it is the first to use vision algorithms to automatically document pitch location with a mobile phone camera. Stephen Stemle is the

company’s founder. www.lokatorpitchingacademy.com Meta Construction Technologies LLC is a constructiontech firm that’s giving control to the asphalt industry with its innovative Fleet Dispatch software solution, BlackTop, a mobile app. The asphalt industry loses $1B annually due to avoidable trucking related expenses. Typical GPS Fleet Solutions use expensive hardware and are built for companies that own trucks, not companies that subcontract them. MetaCT Contractors request trucks from trucking vendors and tracks drivers using BlackTop. Nick McRae is the company’s CEO and Maxwell Kommor is the founder. www.meta-ct.com RCM Brain, Inc. helps healthcare providers collect more revenue from insurance companies by analyzing their contracts and claim payment information. The initial contingency fee service offering is designed to identify missing revenue from contractual underpayments and invalid denials. A planned subscription software platform will automatically identify billing and collection opportunities, while increasing the speed of claims processing with detailed productivity tracking. RCM Brain is led by John Williamson, CEO, Lee Hyman, COO, and Ren Decena, CTO. WeatherCheck, Inc. monitors residential property addresses 24/7/365 via a SaaS subscription model. They then provide a historical report giving actionable steps to help property owners and service providers complete the insurance claims filing process. WeatherCheck decreases the overall cost of typical home improvements by 85% and increases claims filing success by 90%. Demetrius Gray is WeatherCheck’s CEO and Jermaine Watkins is their CTO. www.weathercheck.co The Vogt Awards help startup founders develop product ideas into viable and successful businesses by providing not only funding, but also dedicated mentorship and focused workshops.

“We had a record number of applicants for this year’s program,” Ellie Puckett, Commercialization Director for EnterpriseCorp, said. “Out of 64 companies, we feel that these six early-stage startups are developing the most scalable business models through innovative, technologybased products. We are looking forward to accelerating their growth even faster over the next several weeks.”

YUJA WANG OPENS THE LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA’S 80TH SEASON WITH RACHMANINOFF’S FOURTH PIANO CONCERTO On Saturday, September 23, Teddy Abrams and the Louisville Orchestra open the 80th Season with classical music super star, Yuja Wang, performing Rachmaninoff’s cinematic Fourth Piano Concerto. The program also includes Ford Lallerstedt’s Mumbo!Jumbo! and Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony. The event, made possible by David and Betty Jones, takes place at the Kentucky Center’s Whitney Hall at 8PM with an LO Concert Talks hosted by WUOL’s Daniel Gilliam at 7PM in the Mary Anderson Room (free for ticket holders). The AFTER PARTY sponsored by King Southern Bank, will be held in the lobby immediately following the concert and is open to ticket holders. Single tickets are available by calling 502.584.7777 or visiting LouisvilleOrchestra.org. Subscriptions of various sizes and price points are also still available by calling 502.587.8681 or online at LouisvilleOrchestra.org.

A pianist that radiates palpable magnetism and a distinctly contemporary sensibility, Yuja Wang is an astounding artist whose awe-inspiring technique is matched only by her eloquence as a musician. She has established herself as an international sensation and a fixture among the world’s leading orchestras, championed early on by preeminent Maestros including Gustavo Dudamel, Michael Tilson Thomas and the late Claudio Abbado. Ms. Wang has been named as Musical America’s Artist of the Year 2017 and is one of today’s most sought after soloists. Read her full bio at yujawang.com

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Obituaries ADAMS, CHARLES “CHUCK” EUGENE Charles “Chuck” Eugene Adams, 75, of Louisville Kentucky passed away on August 23, 2017.

He was born on June 4, 1942 to parents Edward and Emma Adams.

Chuck graduated from Ahrens Trade School, and then served four years in the U. S. Army. Chuck retired as a Kentucky State employee after 30 plus years of service. He was a faithful member of Bethel Baptist Church in Anchorage, Kentucky for the past 50 years.

Survivors include wife Josie Adams; children Jonathon (Iola) Dow, Douglas (Sandi) Dow, Jacqueline Dow, Elcapatola Parks, Anthony Adams and Reginald Tillman; sisters Maxie Dotson and Rita (Rev. Chester) Smith; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Visitation was held from 11 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Anchorage (11500 La Grange Rd, Louisville, KY 40223) on Wednesday August 30, 2017.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hosparus of Louisville.

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BRASCH, JOHN THOMAS John Thomas Brasch, 69, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017, surrounded by his loving family.

He was a 1966 graduate of Trinity High School and a 1971 graduate of the UofL Speed School of Engineering. John was the former owner of Brasch Constructors (formerly Brasch-Barry General Contractors).

John was a member of Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, serving as a past chapter president and domain director. He was a lifelong Cardinal fan, a former ULA Board Director, a member of the Speed Foundation Board, Bellarmine Board of Overseers, and past president of the American Building Contractors of Kentuckiana. He was also on the Board of Directors of the Louisville Ballet and the Main Street Association.

John was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Betty Brasch.

He is survived by his beloved wife Susan Nichols Brasch; his twin brother Bill (Pat); his daughters Kristy Schmitt (Doug), Kristin Birkhold (Kevin Coleman) and Kelly Birkhold; his grandchildren Addie, Cannon and Walker Schmitt and James Coleman. He is also survived by his nephew and godson Will Brasch and a host of extended family and friends.

A Funeral Mass was held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 28, 2017 at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 3345 Lexington Road with burial in Calvary Cemetery.

Visitation was held 3 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 27 at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road “in St. Matthews.”

Expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of contributions to Trinity High School Scholarship Fund or Phi Kappa Tau House Fund at the University of Louisville.

She was preceded in death by a son, David N. Drane. She is survived by her son Robert C. Drane (Kathy); granddaughters, Jessica Galvin (Connor) and Olla Drane; great-grandchildren, Wyatt and Layla Galvin.

Her service was held at 1 p.m., Monday, August 28 at Southeast Christian Church, 920 Blankenbaker Rd. Visitation was held from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday at the church.

Expressions of sympathy may be made to Hopeful Hearts Foundation, P.O. Box 437015, Louisville, KY 40253 Highlands Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

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FAIRLEIGH, DR. HENRY TYLER Dr. Henry Tyler Fairleigh, 97, passed away Saturday, August 26, 2017.

Son of James Franklin and Anne Tyler Fairleigh. Born November 24, 1919 in Louisville, he was a graduate of Male High School and served in WWII in the Army Air Corps. He graduated from Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.

His first veterinary clinic was in St. Matthews, he later opened three additional hospitals and Louisville’s first 24-hour animal hospital. For over 40 years he treated dogs, cats and just about every creature under the sun.

His wife Jean and he were especially fond of Boxers and one or two were always members of the family.

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continents. They developed many friendships in England, where they had a home for many years. They wintered in Florida at their home in Naples.

Henry was a long time UofL fan, traveling to support the teams over the years. He split his loyalty with his alma mater, Auburn University.

Henry was active in a variety of organizations. Over his lifetime he served as Vice President of the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association and President of the Greater Louisville Veterinary Medical Association. He was Chair of the Kentucky Humane Society, a board member of The Episcopal Church Home and Chair of the Vestry of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. He was member of the Louisville Boat Club, Pendennis Club, RAC Club of England and Rotary Club. The family is especially grateful for the special relationship Henry had with Shirley Lowry, whose companionship helped him enjoy his last year fully. She has become part of the family.

He is survived by Henry Tyler Fairleigh Jr. (Barbara), Joe L. Fairleigh (Amy Brennenstuhl) and Dr. David E. Fairleigh (Vicki); grandchildren David Tyler Fairleigh, Elizabeth Grayce Fairleigh and Henry Tyler Fairleigh III; nephews Dr. James Fairleigh, Dr. Morton Fairleigh (Sandy) and Fairleigh Brooks (Lisa); niece Marian Fister (David); great nephew Tyler Stallings; great nieces, Caroline Brooks and Kellie Stokes and many others.

Henry was preceded in death by his wife of 70 years, Jean House Fairleigh, his sister Marian Lewis Fairleigh, his brother James Franklin Fairleigh, Jr., and sister Anne Tyler Brooks.

Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 29, at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2822 Frankfort Avenue with burial following at Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation was held on Monday, August 28 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Pearson Funeral Home, 149 Breckinridge Lane.

Please leave condolences for the family at pearsonsfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy can be made to Harbor House.

FLEIG, BETTY JUNE (WALKER) Betty June (Walker) Fleig, 87, passed away with peace and the joy of faith and family on August 27, 2017.

Betty was born on December 14, 1929 in Vidalia, Georgia. to the late Cecil and Gladys Walker. She loved to read and travel and was a member of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, at which she was very active for many years. She worked at Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital and JCPS and was active in the Owen Funeral Home grief group.

Along with her parents, she is predeceased by her husband of 50 years, Albert Edward Fleig Jr., sisters and brothers-in-law Cecilia Lock

(Woodrow Lock) and Louise Evans (Wilbert Evans) both of Barbourville, Kentucky.

She was the beloved mother of Alexandria C. Wilson and husband Glenn; Albert E. Fleig III and wife Maura and Alicia J. Breen. She was the cherished grandmother of Aaron E. Wilson and wife Wendy; Shanda M. Forish and husband Darren; Albert E. Fleig IV and wife Kelly; Elizabeth Fleig and Adam Wood and Joseph Fleig. She was the proud great grandmother of Taylor Wilson, Aiden Wilson, Karol Ella Forish, Lily Wilson, Scott Forish, Mia Wilson, Rosanna Wood and Emerson Fleig.

She was a loving “aunt” to Steve (Kathy) Evans, John (Joyce) Lock, Donna Elizabeth Evans Williams, Roger (Teresia) Evans and Danny Ray (Deelee) Lock.

Betty is also survived by many other relatives and friends.

Visitation was held from 2 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Highway.

Funeral services were conducted on Wednesday at 11 a.m. with burial following immediately after the service in Bethany Cemetery.

Contributions in Betty’s memory may be made to Hosparus or JDRF. To leave a special message for the family, please visit owenfuneralhome.com

MARSHALL, JOSEPH ANTHONY Joseph Anthony Marshall, 57, entered into rest on Thursday, August 24, 2017. He is preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Ann Evans. He was employed by Walden Security. Joe was a member of Suburban Masonic Lodge 740 where he was the past Master and was serving as the current secretary. He also belonged to Suburban Social Club, Suburban Hall Association and Southern Star OES. He is survived by his brothers, Bob Marshall and Bill Marshall and several nieces and nephews. His memorial service was held on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Suburban Masonic Lodge, 3901 S. 3rd Street. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Kosair Charities. Cremation was chosen.

Advantage Funeral Home - Hardy Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.

SEARGEANT, MARY E. Mary E. Seargeant, 74, passed away August 16, 2017. She was a member of Greater Friendship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her two daughters, Tiandra Seargeant and Monica Yvette Anderson. She is survived by her two daughters, Kimberly Hampton and Kassia Poindexter; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at G. C. Williams with burial in Louisville Cemetery. Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday.

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THIS WEEK TWILIGHT TASTINGS Where: Over the 9 When: August 31, 6 p.m.

More info: facebook.com/overthe9 This thirsty Thursday event is back and happening the last Thursday of each month. Join them for all-you-can sample wine from Old 502 Winery, food specials and music from DJ Prhyme for just $10.

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KENTUCKY MUSIC & BOURBON EXPERIENCE Where: Louisville Water Tower Park When: September 2-3 More info: kentuckymusicandbourbonexperience.com This two night celebration of our great state will spotlight bluegrass musicians on Saturday and a variety of local musicians on Sunday. BBQ, bourbon and summer fun are guaranteed on both days, and don’t miss the Four Roses Tasting Lounge with over 30 bourbons.

ANN KLEM GLASS Where: Flame Run Gallery When: September 1, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

More info: 502.584.5353 Local artist Ann Klem will be presenting her collection during the First Friday Gallery Hop with a live glass blowing demo at 7 p.m. Her work will be on display until November 11.

WORLDFEST Where: The Belvedere When: September 1-4 More info: louisvilleky.gov/ events/worldfest This annual festival brings together international Louisvillians in a celebration of several countries. Don’t miss the Parade of Cultures Saturday at noon.

FLEUR DE FLEA VINTAGE URBAN MARKET Where: Waterfront Park When: September 2, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

More info: thefleurdeflea.com Browse through this vast marketplace as local vendors sell vintage, antique and repurposed items. Food trucks will be nearby so you’ll have plenty of energy to keep shopping.

LOUISVILLE FOOTBALL SEASON OPENER Where: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis When: September 2, 7:30 p.m.

More info: gocards.com/kickoffgame Support our UofL players as they face Purdue in their first game of the season.

The drive is less than two hours and tickets start at just $35. Go Cards!

SISTER BINGO BENEFITING THE BLUEGRASS PUG RESCUE Where: Play Louisville, 1101 E. Washington St. When: September 3, 7 to 9:30 p.m.

More info: facebook.com/derbycitysisters Who doesn’t adore pugs? Join this fun loving group for bingo and bring donations of new or gently used leashes, harnesses or toys for the rescued pups.

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SUBWAY FRESH FIT HIKE, BIKE & PADDLE Where: The Great Lawn at Waterfront Park When: September 4, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

More info: hikebikeandpaddle.org Enjoy a fit, fun and family-friendly day at this free event. The morning will include demonstrations of yoga, tai chi and Zumba.

After, choose from a 5k hike, 9.5-mile bike ride or a paddle on the Ohio River.

“A TALE OF FIVE COURSES” POP-UP DINNER Where: Sullivan University When: September 5, 6:30 p.m.

More info: 502.454.4499 This monthly series is starting with an amazing meal of grilled vegetable salad, shrimp taco scallion pancake, Korean-style short rib and so much more. Reservations must be made in advance and wine pairings are available for an additional cost.

COMING UP FACULTY GALA CONCERT Where: Comstock Hall, UofL Belknap Campus When: September 8, 8:15 p.m.

More info: 502.852.6907 This 25th annual concert will present the talented faculty members of UofL in solo and chamber music ensemble performances. The event is free and open to the public.

BIKE TO BEAT CANCER Where: Norton Medical Plaza - Brownsboro When: September 9, 8 a.m.

More info: 502.629.8159 This one day cycling event benefits Norton Cancer Institute. Participants can choose from a five-mile family ride or the more challenging 35, 65 or 100 mile rides. The event is sponsored

by Bryant Heating & Cooling.

LOUISVILLE ORCHESTRA FREE SEASON PREVIEW Where: Iroquois Amphitheater When: September 9, 7 p.m.

More info: 502.587.8681 See a free performance by the Orchestra featuring Conductor Bob Bernhardt. This performance will give attendees a taste of several concerts from their upcoming season.

PORTLAND ART & HERITAGE FAIR Where: Portland Neighborhood, near Tim Faulkner Gallery When: September 9, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

More info: portlandartfair.com

Celebrate this historic neighborhood with a day full of art, fun and diversity.

Bike tours, exhibits, live music, food and much more are in store.

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FESTIVAL OF BACON, BOURBON AND BEER Where: Bowman Field Hangar When: September 9, 6 to 11 p.m.

More info: b3fest.com This trifecta from heaven will feature craft beers, signature bourbon cocktails and bacon creations from over 16 restaurants and chefs. Plus, attendees will have the chance to vote for their favorites.

ART IN THE PARK PICNIC Where: The Speed Museum When: September 10, 12 to 5 p.m.

More info: speedmuseum.org/ event/art-in-the-park-picnic-2 Don’t miss this free afternoon of artsy fun for all ages. Face painters, balloon art, massive building blocks and more will be available for the kids, plus food trucks and music by Appalatin for the adults.

A free tour of the museum is included.

PLAN AHEAD CELEBRATION OF EDUCATION GALA Where: Louisville Downtown Marriott When: September 21, 5:30 p.m.

More info: 502.813.3086 Hosted by Family Scholar House, this gala is taking the place of their annual fall luncheon. A presentation of FSH participants will allow supporters to hear a number of success stories. Special guest Wanda Durant, mother of NBA MVP Kevin Durant, will act as the keynote speaker.

MUHAMMAD ALI HUMANITARIAN AWARDS Where: Marriott Louisville Downtown When: September 23, 6:30 p.m.

More info: alicenter.org/awards This annual gala honors individuals who are making our world a better place. Tickets include a cocktail hour, plated dinner and access to the awards ceremony. The deadline to purchase tickets is September 8.

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER Where: Whitney Hall at the Kentucky Center When: September 26, 7:30 p.m.

More info: 502.584.7777 Part of the Glenview Trust Enriching Life Series, this concert will include 15 soloists and ensemble performers playing masterworks, original compositions and everything in between. Led by Wynton Marsalis, this event is great for all ages and tickets start at just $25.

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pets of the week Meet Hank! Three-year-old Hank is an adorable Beagle/Basset Hound mix who came to the Kentucky Humane Society when his owner could no longer care for him. This sweet boy is a total lover who knows no stranger. He loves wagging his tail and howling in greeting to all who come to meet him! Hank did amazing with his former owner’s large dog and loved to share a crate and cuddle with him. He wasn’t a big fan of the small dog or cat in the house, so we recommend a meet and greet with any potential furry siblings before Hank goes home. Hank is a smart boy who loves to learn and knows cues like sit, down and place. Could this cuddly boy be the one for you? If so, come meet him today! Hank is neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on all vaccinations. Come meet him today at the North Dixie Feeders Supply, 4921 North Dixie Highway. For more on Hank or any of our adoptable pets, please call 502-366-3355or visit kyhumane.org.

Pumpkin is a stunning, nine-year-old senior looking for his place to call home. This gorgeous cat came to the Kentucky Humane Society when his owner passed away. Now he’s looking for a loving family to help him get through this tragic time. In his former home, Pumpkin loved to play and cuddle with the other two cats in the home and could often be found grooming them. He has unique green eyes and his striped tail resembles a lion more than a domestic shorthair cat! While Pumpkin may be an older kitty, he has so much love to give and hopes you’ll give him a chance. Pumpkin is neutered, micro-chipped and up-to-date on all vaccinations. Come meet him today at the Dixie Feeders Supply, 10948 Dixie Highway. For more on Pumpkin or any of our adoptable pets, please call 502-366-3355 or visit kyhumane.org.

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