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I grew up with a mother who believed summer was for making memories. It’s a life lesson that has taken years to fully appreciate, but now that I do, taking time to enjoy the warm weather months has become more than a priority – it’s a necessity I fiercely protect.

My eldest sister and her family recently made the trek from Michigan to spend a long weekend with my husband, daughter and me in our New Albany home. The moment they pulled into the driveway, Jenn quickly hugged me, handed over a plastic bag of fresh, tangy rhubarb from our mother’s garden and popped open the trunk. Inside were bags filled with fragrant cuttings from the lavender lilac bushes I’d loved to play near as a child at our now-late grandparents’ home. Summer had officially arrived.

The never-ending to-do list of adulthood would have to wait, for a few days at least. We had memories to make.

In this issue, The Voice team spent a beautiful morning styling and photographing our main fashion spread at Lakeside Swim Club. Founded in 1924 in the Highlands neighborhood, the gorgeous grounds and quarry comprise three acres and are enclosed on two sides by 40-foot cliffs. While it was a gorgeous location for a photo shoot, it’s served as far more for thousands of people in the decades since it first opened. It’s a tangible reminder to savor summer with loved ones.

In this edition of The Voice you’ll also find an interesting tale about the Kentucky Wine Trail written by Nancy Miller. Traversing the trail is easy thanks to the Kentucky Wine Trail app available on Apple’s App Store and Google Play. It allows users to locate wineries by name or location, chart personal wine trails and collect digital stamps on the Kentucky Wine Trails Passport to earn a gift.

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If you’re seeking adventures close to home, be sure to visit “Picasso to Pollack” at the Speed Art Museum and try Naive, a locally-sourced, vegetable-focused restaurant in Butchertown. You can learn more about both offerings in these pages. And Cirque Du Soleil returns to Louisville Aug. 15-19 with the production of “Corteo.” Writer Remy Sisk details why you should let yourself “get carried away with life” – the show’s tagline – in an article photographed by the uber talented Antonio Pantoja.

Perhaps you’re still searching for the perfect pieces to add to your warm weather wardrobe. Catherine Jones, whom we’ve featured on our cover, is our go-to source for fabulous fashion finds. Graham Pilotte interviewed The Southern Gloss blogger, who shares her secrets for making life beautiful in myriad ways.

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And, he adds, “The most important anti-aging cream anyone can have is sunscreen.”

Yes, of course that’s true, but according to many of his fans, the most valuable anti-aging products anyone can have are from Dr. Brown’s RéVive Skincare line.

Born and raised in Oldham County, by the time Brown was in high school, he knew he’d pursue medicine because “back in those days, the most respected person in town was the doctor,” Brown smiled, stroking the fur of Otto, one of two 12-year-old “shop cats” who were adopted from Shamrock Pet Foundation and now reside at Bays Beauty Boutique, 709 E. Market St. (the other feline is named Gus).

Early on, Brown thought he was going to be an obstetrician. But after medical school, he worked with children who were burn victims and became involved in innovative research using biotechnology to create a molecule that would accelerate the healing of burns.

Brown forged a successful career as a plastic surgeon but also “started making a makeshift form of what ultimately became RéVive” by adding the growth factor into his mother’s favorite face cream by Elizabeth Arden. Friends and family members were hooked by the improved skin texture and glow that soon became synonymous with Brown’s line.

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In 2008, Brown sold the company to Laura Mercier – a mere 11 years after launching. Then, in December 2017, he bought it back and “it’s independent again,” he explained. “It’s great. It’s exciting. It’s fun. Previously, we were just part of a big corporation, so we were little. …

Now, we have a staff of about 15 people in New York, so it’s really fun again.”

It’s also a lot of work, though incredibly worth it, said Brown, who divides his time between Kentucky and New York City.

There are now more than 30 products in the RéVive Skincare line, but if you have to pick only one, try the “Moisturizing Renewal Cream,” advised Brown. “Put it on at night just after you cleanse your face. … You will see a quick difference with the Renewal Cream.”

And, added bonus for those of us who are considered of an advance age: The older you are when you start using the product, the better results you will see (yes, you read that right).

Brown’s newest venture is his Renessence Hair Care line, which he created after speaking with beauty editors from around the country about their greatest beauty concerns. “They all said they would choose wrinkles over hair loss,” he recalled. “I thought this was a pretty profound statement.”

Renessence stimulates healthy new hair growth and is essentially “taking the concept of RéVive to the hair,” said Brown. “People love it. It works. … Anti-aging doesn’t have to be complicated.” V SUMMER 2018

CREAM OF THE CROP I’ve never been shy about sharing referrals for places and products I love, though I’m ever-careful about giving a glowing review unless it’s something I’ve tried, tested and have had wonderful results. Even though my beauty routine is decidedly minimalist and I try not to venture beyond my comfort zone when it comes to makeup, I’m hardly adventurous and rarely try something new. But when it comes to serums and creams promising a reduction in fine lines, an increase in plumper, firmer skin and a decrease in the evidence of age on my face? I’ll try anything once. Or twice. Or more.

Before a major cleaning of my bathroom closet, I was a secret hoarder of face elixirs, some dating back five to 10 years, which was well past their expiration dates. Still, I held onto them, justifying my reticence to throw them out as a (very silly) belief that while they may not have worked for the period I put them to the test, perhaps one day they would. Then, I’d purchase something else, from drug store staples (hello, Olay) to high-end products (too many to name) to formulas I learned about on Facebook (like Nerium, which eliminated a weird growth on my face…though I ultimately decided that wasn’t necessarily a good thing).

I purchased a bottle of RéVive Moisturizing Renewal Cream at a friend’s behest (“I’ve never found anything like this, and I’m not kidding.

You have to try it,” she insisted). The 1.7 ounce jar is pricey ($195), but after using it (sparingly albeit every day) for a month and noticing a marked difference, I put it aside and moved on to a whole new skincare line. Surely, the results had been a fluke. Nope. Two months later – I forced myself to give the other product line a genuine try first – I went back to RéVive and got rid of all of my other half-used potions.

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Avoiding the top skin stressors are common sense: “Don’t smoke, eliminate stress and wear sunscreen” everywhere, every day.

If you wear nothing else, use a simple moisturizer and sunscreen.

“Those things are easy to use,” even if they’re a drug store brand.

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Catherine Kung founded The Southern Gloss as a way to meld her eclectic passions and empower others through creativity. The Louisville resident’s unique way of seeing beauty in the ordinary has helped her launch a career that’s as brilliantly Southern as a sundress and pearls.

To Kung, the power of fashion is present in the everyday. “Perhaps you try wearing a power color to that interview instead of your typical neutral,” she suggests, “and have the confidence to totally nail it. That realization – the small seed that’s planted – can create a habit of exploration and discovery that can filter into every area of your life.

Fashion can help us discover a stronger version of ourselves.”

Empowerment and making fashion part of everyday life is completely within Kung’s wheelhouse. Under her direction, The Southern Gloss has quickly become one of the most popular fashion blogs in Louisville, and her Instagram (@thesoutherngloss) has over 34,000 followers.

Kung’s diverse blog posts range from fashion and beauty tips to travel logs and home decor. “I have passions in every area – painting, sculpture, dance and photography. I designed jewelry and even figure skated for years,” Kung says. “All of my whimsical interests have played a part in the love that I’ve found now in the world of style.”

Kung’s creativity was sparked in childhood and never stopped. “At my core, I’ve always been a creative,” Kung says. “I discovered the transformative and downright magical properties of fashion at a very young age. I was always a dreamer; I loved theater and drama and dance.” Her love of storytelling and art eventually led her to fashion. “The

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world of fashion and beauty gives you the reins,” she says, “and it makes the sky the limit in terms of expression.”

Kung fearlessly models in almost every post she writes, with her signature red hair and red lips almost always featured.

However, she wasn’t always as self-assured as she is now. “My confidence comes fully from my followers and readers who have believed in me and helped me believe in myself over the years,” Kung says. “When I got started in this industry, I always felt like I was never enough and like I wasn’t taken seriously. I was aware that I was getting a late start to the game.” Like many women, Kung was concerned that her chance at starting something new had already passed. “Here I was in my mid-thirties and at the starting line of a fashion blog,” she recalls. “I felt so intimidated, looking around at the 20-somethings with flocks of 500,000 followers on their Instagram accounts. What exactly did I think I was doing?”

As it turns out, what she was doing struck a chord with many followers. “It’s not about selling shoes, dresses or the latest trend,” Kung says. “It’s about encouraging fresh and forward thinking in order to avoid a life of complacency. That’s the

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Connecting with thousands of followers has affirmed the truth in her words, and Kung’s bright and engaging photos are artistic proof.

“We’re each our own beautiful person, fearfully and wonderfully made. I had to learn that and learn to respect my passions and gifts,” Kung says openly. “Jockeys put blinders on racehorses for one good reason – to keep their eyes on the finish line. I may not have a finish line in my plans, but the moment that I trained my focus to stay where it belonged and to stop concerning myself with details that don’t matter, that’s when the magic started to happen.”

Now, Kung focuses on encouraging others to reach that same level of self-confidence. Women of all ages, budgets and body types can be inspired by The Southern Gloss. “On my blog, if I do post something that’s a higher price point, I make a point of finding something identical or very similar at a lower price point,” Kung says. “These aren’t even knockoffs, just similar trends. And I do the same in reverse for ladies who prefer to keep their style more luxury.

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GLOSSY TRUTHS THE FIRST THING I DO IN THE MORNING: I start each day with a cup of hot water and lemon, then check on the weather.

MY GO-TO WARDROBE STAPLE: Hats by the brand “Lack of Color.” The right hat makes every outfit, and it voids a bad hair day.

brands that carry petite sizing, since I’m 5’4” and I have to have everything I get tailored. Then, I also love brands that cater to fuller figures and curves.” And, Kung keeps an eye on accessibility: “I focus heavily on simple looks, heavy on the accessories. I love shoes and purses and iconic hair,” she explains. “But fashion isn’t limited to clothing; it’s an overall look and an overall attitude. I do my best to utilize brands that are awesome and inclusive. I really try to push the overall attitude and focus on things that everyone can enjoy.”

Kung encourages her readers to risk trying something new, to think outside the box and find the beauty that inspires them.

“No matter how much you push your boundaries, the result will be a much more rich and fulfilling life that will also inspire those around you,” she says. “When you branch out of your comfort zone and wear something new and different, you may – even in the smallest way – discover something about yourself and realize that you’re capable of more than you thought you were.” V 22

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The home was professionally renovated prior to their 2014 purchase, and they are the first people to live in the home as it was imagined by the architects. They weren’t looking for a new residence, but when they found this gem, they couldn’t let it slip through their hands.

“We weren’t even looking to buy a house, but we happened to have a friend who was buying a house down the street,” Chelsey said. “So we were just walking around the neighborhood with her. We truly fell in love with the architecture and design of it. We knew we had to be here in this home; we’re from Florida and after being in Louisville for seven years, we needed a home that reflected our taste.”

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Chelsey works as a design partner with Natalie O Design, a boutique interior design company founded

by Natalie Officer. Since Chelsey has fostered a lifelong passion for aesthetics, Officer says working with her has been a dream. “(Chelsey’s) passion for design, world travel and art has made our time working together amazing,” says Officer.

“Having been introduced to her home and her love for it in the interest of a renovation made a collaborative design adventure a natural transition. Our strategy at Natalie O Design is to incorporate each person’s strengths as true partnership. It is at the heart of what we do. It’s an intricate mingling of capabilities that makes our work so intimate and intentional for our clients.”

Chelsey’s house is located one street over from Central Park and adjacent to St. James Court. Serene and tranquil, the natural light streams through the original iron and clear glass windows that allude to a bygone era.

“We wanted something more contemporary that offered a lot of natural light and lots of glass,” Chelsey said of her home. “Kyle is a certified master gardener, and it’s important we have the space for him to take care of all the plants we need to maintain all around the house and property.”

One of the home’s most breathtaking views is in the master bedroom, where a single wall is floor-to-ceiling glass, offering a crystal clear northern vista of Central Park. Charles Cash, the original architect, is helping the Coxes plan a new bath addition.

“The home was actually built as an artist studio for people living on St. James Court in the 1940s,” Chelsey explained. “The original artist was Murah Cutler, and she used it as her studio. The architect connected the original brick structure of the house to a garage on the bottom with the master suite over that. This created the loggia and offers us private outdoor living.” The glass loggia connects the two buildings and opens up onto the interior courtyard.

Indoors, the natural light would capture anyone’s attention. For the Cox family, it makes for an oasis after a busy day and offers a private serene atmosphere. “Lots of light constantly flows in and reminds us of the style of architecture we are more familiar with in Florida,” Chelsey said. “That give us a deeper sense of home.”

Chelsey wants friends and guests to feel comfortable and welcome from the moment they enter the front door. This inclination directed her choice of colors and textiles, leading her to selections that accentuate the home in the best light possible. From soft shades of salmon to rich emerald green, it is unique and pleasing.

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“After brainstorming with my sister about what kind of interior style this house is, we came up with just the right wording: relaxed-global greenhouse.”

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Some of the textiles Chelsey prefers are bamboo and raw silk pillows paired with neutral shades that serve as a canvas for pops of color throughout the home.

Chelsey commented on the style of the home, “After brainstorming with my sister about what kind of interior style this house is, we came up with just the right wording: relaxed-global greenhouse. Because I’m always tinkering around and I change things frequently, we came up with formalizing this description. Our home is relaxed, and growing up in Florida, we aren’t accustomed to having the formal Southern-style home.

“We really live in all our space,” she continued. “We have a 10-month-old and have to resign a little bit to the fact that it can be messy. Traveling as much as we do, my husband and I are always picking up things that resonate with that beach/tropical look.

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In our kitchen, we have granite countertops and maple veneer cabinets that flow with the natural and down-to-earth feel throughout the house. We’ve always referred to the house as our greenhouse from the very beginning. And because of the loggia and glass, we’ve always been able to have lots of plants in there.”

Some of the artwork on display is from Peru and other parts of the world, which reflects their love of travel. Most everything seen throughout the house holds sentimental meaning. “It’s so important to us to be able to work with things that are very personal and have meaning,” Chelsey said. “It makes the space feel more complete instead of having everything matching exactly.

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Pablo Picasso, The Studio, 1934, Oil on canvas.

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“Y ou could talk about Picasso all day long, and how special is this? It’s a rare, incredible, one-time opportunity to experience so many 20th century masterworks at the Speed. There are so many treasures to see.”

Erika Holmquist-Wall – the Speed Art Museum’s Chief Curator and Mary and Barry Bingham Sr. Curator of European and American Paintings and Sculpture – can barely contain her excitement about the Speed’s latest exhibition.

“Picasso to Pollock: Modern Masterworks” from the Eskenazi Museum of Art” showcases the impressive early 20th century art collection owned by the Eskenazi Museum of Art at Indiana University. It covers the breadth of nearly every major artistic movement that occurred between the years 1900 and 1950 in Europe and America. The exhibition opens on June 16 and runs through January 13, 2019, at the Speed Art Museum. Picasso to Pollock is the first in a five-year series of collaborations and collection exchanges between the Speed Art Museum and the Eskenazi Museum of Art, which was announced earlier this year. The Eskenazi Museum of Art is closed for expansive renovations, and in the meantime, many works from its collection will appear at the Speed Art Museum.

Picasso to Pollock features more than 70 paintings, sculptures and works on paper, including highlights by Pablo Picasso, Diego Rivera, Henry Moore and Jackson Pollock.

“During this period, traditional notions about making art were completely upended as artists explored radical new approaches to color, form and content,” said Holmquist-Wall. “Boundaries were pushed via revolutionary new ways of thinking.”

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Jackson Pollock, Untitled, 1951, Silkscreen on paper.

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1. Abraham Rattner, Place of Darkness, 1943, Oil on canvas.

2. Charmion von Wiegand, Image of Abundance, 1956, Oil on canvas.

3. Man Ray, Gift, 1921, Iron, steel, glue, assisted ready-made.

4. Morris Louis, Beth Aleph, 19591960, Acrylic on canvas.

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The exhibition serves as a basic primer in early 20th century modern Western art. Gallery themes include wars and revolution, abstraction, cubism, Dada and surrealism, expressionism and urban life, with emphasis on the creative process and artistic experimentation. Featured artists in addition to Picasso, Rivera, Moore and Pollock include Georges Braque, Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Gabriele Muenter, Egon Schiele, Isamu Noguchi, Kay Sage and Paul Klee.

“It’s really a ‘Modern Art 101’ history class in five galleries,” said HolmquistWall. “Life was changing so rapidly – there were all the social, cultural and geopolitical changes, both World Wars, the Spanish Civil War, the Russian Revolution, not to mention the rapid evolution of technology and the rise of the modern city.”

The chaos, both good and bad, of the early 20th century saw artists react to the hectic world around them. “Everything was moving so quickly,” she added. “As a result, the ‘rules’ of creativity were

thrown out the window. Every work in this exhibition is a response to the crazy world around them. It was a new way of thinking, based on reaction and response.”

Visitors of Picasso to Pollock will receive a solid grounding in modern art.

“It’s so different from the Impressionist movement of the late 19th century,” said Holmquist-Wall. “Artists are now free to experiment with color, form and shape. The world didn’t make any sense, so why should how we perceive it make sense?”

Holmquist-Wall said the eye-opening exhibition turns traditional views of art on its head and shows the ups and downs of the creative process. “These artists were finding their visual language among all the noise of the early 20th century,” she said. “Everyone was making sense of chaos. It’s not a neat story easily tied up with a bow. Many of the artists were young and felt their art would change the world, and that can be shocking to some people. Every artist in this show pushed those buttons.”

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PICASSO TO POLLOCK: MODERN MASTERWORKS FROM THE ESKENAZI MUSEUM OF ART Speed Art Museum, 2035 South Third St. June 16 – Jan. 13, 2019 speedmuseum.org The show is tied together by the creative process, explained Holmquist-Wall.

“Remember, this is the very first time, with the advent of photography, that captured images of the artists at work in their studios.

It’s the first time you had rock star artists whose personal lives and careers were sometimes as impressive as the art they created.

“Personal photographs of Picasso are ubiquitous, and you have the famous images of Pollock in LIFE magazine,” she continued. “That’s revolutionary and shows the curtain drawn back from the mystery of the artist at work.”

While modern art can be difficult for some to interpret, this exhibition is not designed to be intimidating; it’s meant to explain the art and make it as accessible as possible. Through informative text, descriptions on movements, photographs of artists at work and video footage, the Speed show contextualizes the events that the artists were reacting to, including war, technology and how people live and work in real life. A podcast produced by the Speed Art Museum will guide visitors throughout the exhibition.

While this art has been in Louisville’s backyard for years at IU, it’s an important opportunity for both museums to emphasize

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Members-Only Preview Party: 7 to 9 p.m. June 14 Members event: Tour of “Picasso to Pollock,” 1:30 p.m. June 27 Public opening: June 16

PATRON CIRCLE EVENT: Coffee with the curator and tour of the exhibition: 10 a.m. June 29 After Hours at the Speed: Each popular After Hours at the Speed event (5 to 10 p.m.) will feature special happenings around Picasso to Pollock on June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dece. 21. See website for details. the partnership between the Eskenazi and the Speed. ”This partnership is remarkable for several reasons,” said Stephen Reily, director of the Speed Art Museum. “One is the opportunity to share real masterpieces from one of the country’s great museum collections with a broader audience in Louisville and our region. It gives us five years to organize many exhibitions from the Eskenazi while it is closed for renovation (and after), and then gives IU time to share works from the Speed’s collection with students and the people of Bloomington. Museums in the same region sometimes consider each other competitors when they should be friends. We are proud to model a new kind of regional partnership between museums.”

The Eskenazi Museum of Art’s encyclopedic collection – notable for both its breadth and quality – places it alongside the Speed as being among the best art museums in the region.

“This collaboration supports exhibitions and other curatorial programming and gives our audiences the opportunity to see works that are new to them,” explained Jenny McComas, the Eskenazi Museum’s Curator of European and American Art. “There is also an important educational

component to the partnership, as students from IU-Southeast will be engaged with the exhibitions in Louisville. Indiana University students will benefit from the presence of works from the Speed’s collection in Bloomington after the Eskenazi reopens.”

“Although the Eskenazi’s holdings of modern art include major works by many of the 20th century’s most significant artists, the collection is not widely known among the general public,” said David Brenneman, Wilma E. Kelley Director of the IU Eskenazi Museum of Art. Similar to the Speed’s free admission policy for University of Louisville students, faculty and staff, Indiana University students, faculty and staff will also receive free admission with a photo ID while the exhibitions are on view.

“Everyone is so excited,” said HolmquistWall. “It’s a timely show, as our world is currently in a tumultuous state, much like the early 20th century. The art and discussions around the social issues feels very relevant now. Every exhibition we do at the Speed grows the next one. This is a collection of art we haven’t been able to share previously.

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If you’ve ever seen a Cirque du Soleil production in the past, you know that it is simply an unparalleled experience. Characterized by stunning acrobatics combined with lush orchestration, dazzling sets and costumes and overall resplendent visuals, Cirque du Soleil is an entertainment company that creates spectacular shows that draw from circus traditions. Every show is unique with its own storyline and all feature unbelievable interpretations of classic circus acts. This August, one of the company’s most revered shows will stop in Louisville. “Corteo” is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before, and its ability to weave a heartfelt story with the expected theatrics makes it a show that you certainly will not want to miss.

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“Corteo” first premiered in Cirque du Soleil’s headquarters city of Montreal in 2005. In this big-top format, it ran for 10 years before closing in December 2015. The show then underwent a reboot to be restaged for an arena tour, which is the production that will play the KFC Yum! Center Aug. 15-19. The show features such familiar acts as juggling and Cyr wheel but also less common moments. At one point, a woman is lifted high above the audience and the stage by helium balloons.

The concept of the story is centered on a clown who dreams of his own funeral.

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expect from a cirque theater show; however, this is Cirque du Soleil, and eccentricity is one of their many fortes. What this eccentric concept flourishes into, though, is truly beautiful. It is not a plodding production overwrought with sorrow but rather a joyous and festive presentation.

“Even though his death is the main theme of the show, the show is more a celebration of life,” says Maxwell Batista, touring publicist of “Corteo.” “When you’re watching a movie and someone’s about to die and they have all the flashbacks of everything that happened in their life, that’s what you’re going to see in ‘Corteo.’ You’re going to celebrate all the

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greatest moments that happened in this clown’s life. You’re going to see when he was a child and used to play on his bed like it was a trampoline, like how all of us have done before, and you’re going to meet all the loves that he had in his life.”

Following cultural traditions such as those of New Orleans and Latin America, creator and director Daniele Finzi Pasca positions his show to look at death through a lens of celebration and not of sadness. As opposed to a funeral full of tears, this funeral is a procession that looks at the authentic beauty of having lived a life. The name “Corteo” in fact means “cortege” in Italian, which is a procession

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or parade. That is precisely what “Corteo” is – one big, beautiful parade.

That is not to say, however, that the show is just a massive party. The tone is delicately set so that through death, we find joy, but along with that joy comes sincere nostalgia. It’s a balancing act as tricky as those done in the show itself, but one that, when executed successfully, can have astounding impact. Their approach has a way of amazing the audience with the stunts while also making them feel emotional resonance with the show.

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audience members walk into the arena, haze and fog will fill the space, giving already a sort of “dream” appearance. As opposed to in-the-round or proscenium, the stage will split the audience down the middle. When the curtain rises, spectators will not only see the action, but they’ll also see audience members on the other side. The stage was developed in this way because, according to Batista, Pasca wanted to give the audience the perspective of the artists and make them feel what it’s like to be on stage.

The first person on stage is the clown, who is the central figure to the story – a quality that’s actually quite unique in its own right for conventional cirque theatre.

“Whenever you go to the traditional circus, you see the clown not as the main character – the clown is part of the whole show,” says Batista. “But in ‘Corteo,’ he is the show. He is the main character, so the story is about him. We’re going to see the intimate side of a clown and his life.”

From there, it takes off. Batista’s own favorite moment of the show is the chandelier act, where four of the clown’s past loves come together and swing exuberantly from massive chandeliers. “I’ve never seen a chandelier that big and people flying on it,” he laughs. “To give you an idea, the creator, when he was a child at his grandma’s house, she used to have big chandeliers and he always wanted to be hanging from them and swinging from one side to the other. So he decided to put it on stage.”

Meanwhile, for performer Harvey Donnelly, it’s the act one finale that he most enjoys. A teeterboard and Cyr wheel artist, Donnelly was a competitive trampolinist in England between the ages of 10 and 19. He’s been with Cirque du Soleil for seven years, and “Corteo” is his fifth production with the company. At the end of act one, there’s a battle along the stage between the rich and the poor, Donnelly explains, and as the battle progresses, the acrobatics rapidly escalate.

“We are constantly trying to (one) up the other one and trying to do bigger tricks and bigger tricks and bigger tricks until eventually we do some extremely high-level somersaults,” he describes. “And at the end of the battle, it’s almost a mutual respect and an understanding. Even though the act is only five or six minutes long, by the end of it, the audience is almost a little tired with us.”

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Ultimately, what is so remarkable about “Corteo” is that the show is about so much more than tricks. In fact, juggler and Russia native Svetlana Tsarkova emphasizes that the heart of the show has a deep connection with her and the group of performers she works with – a sort of cathartic resonance not always so common in this medium. “It’s like a big family because circus is always like a big family for all of us,” says Tsarkova, who has been juggling for 16 years and attended the Kiev Circus School. “We spend so much time together, so for me, this show is really about family and how you feel and how you treat your people and how they treat you back. It’s really poetic and really charming, and at the same time, it’s super sensitive.”

Similarly, when Donnelly first saw the production, he remembers feeling tremendously moved by it; the story’s core was just as significant as its visuals. “I first saw ‘Corteo’ in 2013 – I wasn’t a part of it, I was just going as a spectator – and I remember thinking it was one of the most beautiful shows I’d seen,”

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he recounts. “The costumes, the stage, the visuals, the storyline – everything, even the music, was just so classy and theatrical and really thoughtful. I was blown away. There were some moments in the show that really stunned me.”

This dazzling impact is why Cirque du Soleil as a company has experienced the staggering success it has over its decades of existence. It brings unprecedented artistry to stages around the world, leaving audiences awestruck in its wake. While shows like “Michael Jackson ONE” (the company’s tribute to Michael Jackson) and “TORUK – The First Flight” (the “Avatar”-inspired show) are wildly entertaining and creative, they don’t have that same human substance that is at the heart of “Corteo.” In this show, we’re not Harvey Donnelly.

seeing otherworldly creatures or mysterious beings or insects (such as in the bug-themed “OVO”). Instead, we are seeing real humans celebrating a life, the adventures they find themselves on and the memories they make along the way.

It is the extraordinary confluence of spectacle and substance that makes “Corteo” the striking event it is today. This is not just a performance to be seen – it is meant to be seen and felt. “If you’ve seen Cirque shows before, you already know that you get transported to another world,” Donnelly muses. “It can be surreal, it can be almost dreamlike, and although this show has those surreal, dream-like movements, the artistic level of this show is so high, the show for me is a total piece of art.” V

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he Louisville epicurean scene has steadily gained pace over the last decade as Kentuckians began to appreciate quality over quantity. But can a “vegetable-driven” concept thrive in a town built on meat and potatoes?

Catherine “Cat” Mac Dowall and her husband Michael Kerrigan believe so. Their restaurant, Butchertownbased Naive, hit the scene in April and could change the way Louisvillians think about dining.

Mac Dowall has been in the restaurant industry since her teens and paid her way through George Washington University by working in restaurants. After graduation and with a business degree in hand, she found herself working for a large restaurant corporation.

She knew she didn’t want to work there forever, so she and her husband relocated to Kentucky, where Kerrigan had extended family.

“We ended up loving the city and the people, and we decided to open a restaurant,” she says. “But before that, we really just wanted to achieve (one of ) our goals in life, which was to impact the earth in a positive way. We weren’t sure how we were going do that, but that’s what we set out to do.”

With an engineering background, Kerrigan excels Catherine “Cat” Mac Dowall. at operations, allowing Mac Dowall to stick with what she knows. She says, “The restaurant industry itself is so comfortable to me that I didn’t want to segue off into another career path.”

Staying the course, Mac Dowall and Kerrigan opened the doors of Naive in April. The farm-to-table counter-service concept isn’t groundbreaking in larger cities, but in Louisville – where most residents cut their teeth on fried chicken, cornbread and other comfort foods – it is one that has taken a little educating. Naive’s concept is built

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Spanish garlic shrimp with sweet potato caponata, romanesco sauce and sprouted bread ($13).

Charred carrot with muhammara, quinoa, whipped goat cheese, cucumbers and a chili lime extract ($9).

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Activated charcoal fettuccine with roasted broccolini, asparagus, vegan Parmesan and sweet potato egg yolk ($14).

Seasonal greens featuring green beans in a matcha exterior with crispy fried rice tossed in pesto, seasonal vegetables and a pea hummus ($10).

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around sustainability. “(We’re) really focused on highlighting micro-farmers, giving back to the community,” Mac Dowall says. “How can we start a restaurant without having this tremendous carbon footprint? What can we do about the waste within the business?

“That’s how we got our name,” she continues.

“People thought we were crazy trying to achieve all these goals and still open a restaurant and still have an affordable price point – which we do – so we called ourselves ‘Naive’ and we hit the ground running.”

Mac Dowall says Louisville is the perfect home for their concept because Kentucky is home to hundreds of micro-farmers, a fact that isn’t discussed often or understood by consumers. They first started their concept at pop-up markets. Naive was so well received that they sought out a brick-and-mortar space, eventually landing in Butchertown. The local residents have welcomed the restaurant with open arms, creating instant regulars and a strong following.

Naive is a counter-service concept, which reduces the need for full-service staff and allows its owners to pay their employees a higher living wage. Under the tutelage of executive chef Alan Henry, who himself had worked for a number of Michelin-star restaurants in the NYC area, the menu is certainly “vegetable driven,” Mac Dowall says. They use no cream or butter but sustainable meats are a staple of their seasonally evolving menu.

Finding a location with enough room for a garden was imperative, and their Butchertown location (bordering NuLu) has a 5,000-squarefoot lot behind it with enough room to seasonally rotate their garden.

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“We wanted to grow our own vegetables and we wanted to source our own food simultaneously while still incorporating farmers and just really bring in a lifestyle,” Mac Dowall says.

Naive is open for brunch, lunch and dinner.

“We change our menu seasonally, and we change it with what the farmer has available,” Mac Dowall says. “We really try to showcase their products.”

The General Tso’s Cauliflower features a green bean slaw, crisp kale and puffed rice ($9). The beet marinated ocean trout ($16) is plated with roasted turnips, melted leeks, Italian cauliflower, pickled ramps and sorrel pesto.

The summer season menu features an activated charcoal pasta with sweet potato egg yolk ($14) and a stunning watermelon poke ($12) that is infused watermelon served with guacamole, seasonal vegetables and served on aguachile negro.

“We didn’t want to compromise flavor,” Mac Dowall says. “We wanted to go toe-totoe with the best restaurants in town, but offer something a little bit cleaner, a little bit healthier and fresher.”

Even the full bar includes sustainably sourced spirits, beer, wine and mixed drinks featuring fresh-squeezed juices and sustainable coffee products. “We didn’t want to stop where our food left off,” Mac Dowall adds. “It was a ton of leg work. We’re not just in business to be in business. All of our employees truly believe in our mission and they want to further impact the earth in a positive way. …

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s Kentucky a late bloomer in the world of wine? Yes and no. In 1799, First Vineyard, which is located in Jessamine County, was the first commercial winery in the country. It lasted until 1809 when a hard freeze put it out of business. In a 2008 historical turnaround, First Vineyard was revitalized and is now one of 70 wineries on the Kentucky Wine Trail.

At one point, Bracken Country was the leading wine producing county in the United States, but such notoriety was short lived.

Kentucky’s modest but growing wine industry was decimated by the introduction of Prohibition and didn’t resurface in a meaningful way until the 1990s. By 2010, there were already 35 or 40 wineries, signaling the interest in and viability of the Kentucky wine industry.

“Word about Kentucky wines is getting out. A couple of years ago, I would give talks at conferences and found that people were surprised that we had a wine industry at all. Now they’re becoming aware that we’re producing high-quality, award-winning wines,” says Tyler Madison, the grape and wine spirits program manager for the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.

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entucky is the indisputable bourbon capital of the world. A lesser known fact, one that elicits plenty of, “No kidding?” comments, is that the Commonwealth is producing some mighty fine wines.

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Visiting the Wineries Touring the wineries to learn about the state-of-the-art wine making practices is only the beginning of the fun on the Kentucky Wine Trail.

Most spots on the rail have tasting rooms where you can sample the vintages and retail stores where you can purchase them. Some stores also sell wine accessories, Kentucky food products and gift items.

Visit the wineries’ websites to find ideas for dining. There’s something for every taste: sandwiches, buffets, pizzas, cheese plates or full meals.

Or, pack a picnic lunch and lounge in the sun while you take in the scenery.

The Jean Farris Winery & Bistro ups the culinary ante by growing its own fruits, vegetables and herbs that are served in its restaurant.

The Kentucky Wine Trail is all about the total entertainment experience.

Live music rounds out the day at several of the wineries.

Many of the vineyards and wineries are family friendly, hosting entertainment and recreational activities for kids. Then, parents can have the freedom to set out on tours or stop by the tasting rooms for a leisurely afternoon of sipping.

Turn your winery visits into a weekend getaway. Check out lodging options at individual places as well as bed and breakfasts and little inns in the surrounding areas.

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The Kentucky Wine Trail showcases the smorgasbord of varieties offered in the state. Among the types of grapes that are grown in Kentucky is the Vidal Blanc, which Madison describes as the workhorse of a grape variety. The white grape is best known for making ice wine in Canada, but in Kentucky, it is used to make dry, sweet, off-dry and sparkling wine. Other varieties are the red, French-American Chambourcin and the Norton, a red grape that originated in Virginia and is one of the earliest grapes that had success in the United States.

The majority of the wineries are located in the golden triangle between Louisville, Lexington and Cincinnati.

But, Madison says there are also wineries in Western and South Central Kentucky that are producing some fabulous wines. “The takeaway is that we are a young industry, so a lot of the wineries are (located) where more significant populations are. As we grow, I think you’ll see more wineries around the state.”

Visitors to the Wine Trail will discover that most of the wineries are very small producers. There are quite a few of these businesses that sell to stores throughout the state, such as various Kroger and Liquor Barn locations and smaller shops. However, 85 percent of the wines are sold out of tasting rooms and aren’t available in stores. So, the only way to discover those wines is on the Kentucky Wine Trail. The recently passed Kentucky House Bill 400 allows visitors to the wineries to purchase wines and have them shipped home to states that have a reciprocal agreement.

Originally proposed for the bourbon industry, Kentucky wineries were a secondary beneficiary.

“One of the things that’s great about so many of the wineries is that they focus on the whole family and come up with events that everybody can get into and that you wouldn’t usually expect at a winery. Mike Hatzell at Brooks Hill Winery makes his famous bean soup a couple times a year. It’s appropriately called ‘Mike’s Pretty Good Bean Soup.’

I haven’t tried it yet but it’s one of the many unusual things on the Wine Trail that I’m looking forward to,” says Madison.

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DRINK KY: Your One-Stop Shop for What You Need to Know Technology is a Kentucky wine lover’s best friend, The Drink Ky app is an excellent way to virtually explore the Kentucky Wine Trail before you set out on the trek itself. All the wineries are featured on the app, which is simple to use and includes a description of each place, address, phone number, directions, hours of operation and a link to the website. It’s an easy way to instantly familiarize yourself with upcoming events and happenings you won’t want to miss. Best of all, an interactive map lets you create your individualized trail and record tasting notes.

Once you visit a particular winery, the app check-in button becomes live and starts you on your way to receiving gifts that are awarded after seven, 14 and 21 check-ins. Gifts change periodically and have included-shirts, leather coasters and a Corkcicle that keeps any vintage cold for up to two hours.

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Wine has become a convivial, competitive sport all its own. The Kentucky Commonwealth Commercial Wine Competition and Commissioners Cup, to be held in the fall (date and location to be announced), is a recurring event that is open only to Kentucky commercial wineries. Beverages are placed in flights based on their grape variety or style of wine and the sweetness level. The flights are blind tasted by a panel of industry expert judges who bestow bronze, silver and gold awards.

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fruit are re-evaluated in five categories – red, white, rosé, sweet dessert fruit and boutique (under 100 case production.) The ones that win those categories receive the Commissioner’s Cup designation.

Madison has visited about 60 of the stops on the trail and has tasted most of the wines produced at each. “I typically taste all the wines. There are worse jobs than tasting wines,” he jokes. “The owners are great people who are very passionate about their wine. Most have always wanted a winery and have made it happen. They’re living their dreams.”

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A Sneak Peek at the Wineries Each winery has a distinct character, making the Kentucky Wine Trail an exciting, evolving trip of adventure. Bucolic settings of rolling hills, creeks and vineyards are reminiscent of the picturesque images most people have of wineries. However, the Kentucky Wine Trail offers a surprising diversity of settings.

For example, a stark contrast to a rural backdrop, the Old 502 Winery is an urban winery in downtown Louisville.

Reid’s Livery Winery’s tagline, “equine and wine by design,” hints at what you can expect. Sure, you’ll be able to relax with a glass of something tasty (perhaps by the fireplace when the weather is crisp) but leave time to take a wagon or carriage ride to spot the wildlife that make their home on the farm in Alvaton.

Cave Valley Winery in Park City is part of the Park Mammoth Resort. Combine your excursion with a visit to Mammoth Cave and a morning of horseback riding or canoeing.

Redman’s Farm and Winery in Morningview is a working farm that invites you to pet the animals, try your luck with a fishing pole and go pumpkin picking in the fall, all before you relax drinking one of the winery’s white, red, blackberry, strawberry or apple varieties.

The European-estate-like River Valley Winery in Carrollton has mastered the art of Southern hospitality. Stroll the property, taste the wines and get to know the resident llamas, sheep and Pyrenees dogs.

End a hike in Bernheim Forest with a tour of Forest Edge Winery in Shepherdsville. At Forest Edge, imbibing and doing yoga are a perfect match. Sign up for a yoga session and give your mind and body a treat. No yoga mat? Don’t worry Forest Edge has one for you.

Baker-Bird Winery in Augusta prides itself on being on the National Registry of Historic Places, and having the oldest wine cellar in America. It is also the site of a Civil War battle. The Baker-Bird folks invite you to take a tour and tasting, and they hope you’ll consider attending the Civil War Dress Ball and Chocolate Fest. Wine and chocolate, what could be better? V

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Michael Stars top, $118; stone+stick bracelets, $28; canvas earrings $22; Dear John denim shorts, $78; Chalet linen tunic, $142; ABA tassel necklace, $49; Michael Stars linen shorts, $108; Bed Stu bag, $245. Available at Tunies.

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Red bikini bottom, $90; light blue one piece, $180; yellow bikini bottom, $90; royal blue one piece, $180. Available from Cannonball Swimwear.

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“When Tom and I first met, we bonded over our similar tastes when drawing up the plans to bring this home to life,” Skye shared as she stood in the newly renovated kitchen. “He loves a contemporary look, so each room very much represents his taste. We chose cabinets from Medallion Cabinetry in a sleek, black finish. It complements the marble countertops nicely.”

Stylish bar chairs line the expansive island, which features a waterfall edge marble counter illuminated by striking pendant lights from Curry & Company.

The custom hood – in a drywall finish as opposed to a standard stainless steel – adds symmetry to the room. Skye chose a textured backsplash that provides an artistic element to the space. A Japaneseinspired drum chandelier, also from Curry & Company, lingers over the table, which boasts a stainless steel base and rustic wood top with a glass overlay. The custom, leather, channel-back banquette embraces the table.

Modern art decorates the faux snake skin, grasscloth wallcovering. “There was an odd area in the room that we reworked,” Skye explained. “It was

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dead space, so we customized it into a pantry, making it functional. It is a very bold statement that adds to the room.

“The unique part of the dining room was the original wood divider that defines the space from the entryway,” she continued. “We kept it and added new décor. Tom is not a formal person, so we opted to play off of the informal and formal feel.”

A contemporary chandelier, which has a gunmetal finish accentuated with frosted glass, acts as a piece of art. “That is why everything else is minimal – to allow the lighting to have the spotlight.”

Two custom art pieces dress the walls. Chairs in an oatmeal, woven fabric surround the plaster-top table from Bernhardt Furniture Company. A textured tone-on-tone rug highlights the wood floors, original to the home, that were sanded down and stained in a gray wash.

“We repainted the fireplace, but kept the black marble surround, which was original to the home. I ended up playing off of that in the guest bathroom and the bar area,” Skye explained as she stood in the great room. Vibrant art found by Tom hangs above the mantel. “The ceiling lines are so beautiful and interesting that we really wanted them to shine, so this ultra-modern chandelier was the perfect addition.” Pops of color accentuate the cream, leather sofas paired with a boxy tufted club chair that form a cozy seating area. “We customized the space since it was previously broken up. There was a tiny bar in the corner, so we brought it out so it feels more a part of the room.” Custom Lucite bar stools are tucked under the Cambria countertop with a waterfall edge.

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SKYE’S COLOR PALETTE • Benjamin Moore Hale Navy – master bedroom • Benjamin Moore Museum Piece – great room, dining room and kitchen • PPG Gibraltar Gray – great room fireplace, entryway ceiling accent • Benjamin Moore Winter Feather – first floor guest bedroom, study off of the kitchen • Benjamin Moore Black Magic – guest bathroom

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a triangular, infinity design along with integrating the black marble tile. It was a challenge due to all of the glass and tile cuts that needed to be done.”

Stylish sconces from Visual Comfort brighten the oak shelves, which were stained to match the floor.

“We completed the master bedroom first,” she recalled. “This became his sanctuary as we worked on other areas of the home.” Colorful art – pieces painted by his friend specifically for this room – brighten the Hale Navy walls. Pillows adorn the boxed tufted sofa. A leather, tufted bench finds a place at the foot of the bed. Modern sconces are showcased on the wall while nightstands with an elegant inlay lend a touch of glamour to the room.

A console from John Richard Furniture adds an element of surprise to the space.

“This originally started small and then just kept growing,” Skye shared about the master bathroom.

The expansive shower features shower heads with individual controls and a modern floating tub, all in one area and enclosed by glass. Marble walls and floors add to the sophisticated tones while a patterned, tile stripe provides a focal point. Linear drains were added to continue the clean lines that are found throughout the home. Floating double vanities feature lighting underneath. A teakwood custom divider built by Kevin Skinner, a local carpenter, provides an element of privacy.

“The project has been so enjoyable for me,” Skye smiled. “Tom and I are both perfectionists, so we worked well together. It was fun to be able share my creative thoughts and ideas so freely and see the vision come to life.” V

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IM=X brings rejuvenated pilates to Louisville

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year and a half ago, Deborah Kaufman wanted to invest in a new business. Her life as a realtor was a little unpredictable, and it was always a seven-day-a-week job. Kaufman was interested in working in fitness as she used to be an avid runner herself. A fan of pilates, she narrowed her search, and in September 2017, she signed the paperwork to bring the first IM=X Pilates to Louisville. As of mid-April, her Holiday Manor studio is up and running, bringing what’s been dubbed “the next evolution of pilates” to Louisville.

An abbreviation for Integrated Movement Xercize, IM=X takes the traditional muscle toning and lengthening benefits of pilates and injects the workouts

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IM=X Pilates 2226 Holiday Manor Center, Unit 6 • 502.384.7818 • imxpilates.com/branches/louisville with cardio and strength training, creating a workout with unparalleled benefits. “The combination of strengthening, cardiovascular and lengthening exercises develops long, lean muscles, improves posture, increases metabolism and adds flexibility to the spine,” Kaufman says. “IM=X changes body composition (muscle to fat ratio). It attacks excess bulk in the hips and thighs and tightens the body’s core muscles for rock-hard abs. And since IM=X targets the pelvic floor, it can prevent and/or help urinary incontinence (UI). Our members consistently report a significant loss of inches from attending three sessions weekly.”

The spectacular results people see combined with the fact that the company and its founder, Elyse McNergney, are genuinely passionate about what franchise owners bring to their communities, solidified IM=X as the investment Kaufman was looking for.

So far, it’s looking to be the right choice as she’s already seeing steady growth in class attendance and interest.

For many, in fact, IM=X has been just what they’ve been searching for. Crystal Jahn, for example is a recent transplant from California, who met Kaufman while house hunting. Jahn was used to training in MMA

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fighting and was looking for a studio that met her needs here in Louisville. She was unable to do so until she walked into IM=X. Jahn can now be found at the studio nearly every day. She maintains that this, in large part, is due to the employees and their level of instruction. “All of the trainers at IM=X are amazing,” Jahn enthuses. “The environment is very clean, it’s fresh, the equipment is very nice, and you don’t always get that in gyms. But the team is so great, and they are so good about really making sure you are doing movements correctly and not just telling you what to do.”

Indeed, one of the central focuses of the brand is to ensure clients are adhering to proper form outlined by the IM=X five fundamentals of pilates technique. This is partially what makes instructor and 10-year dance teacher Dominique Lyons such a perfect fit for her position. “Being a ballet dancer, I like to go back to the basics a lot,” she emphasizes. “I think it’s so important for the clients to have the correct form and the correct posture to get the most effective and efficient workout.”

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pilates, and she maintains that it’s something that truly distinguishes IM=X on the Louisville fitness landscape. “For me, what IM=X provides is a workout that really does benefit every demographic – men, women, young, elderly – because the workout is as intense as you want it to be while also not affecting your joints,” she explains. “So, it is beneficial to any age range.

For me, other than IM=X, I haven’t come across something that would be beneficial to so many people, and it’s cool to be in an environment that feels fresh and new. It’s a fun place to be but also beneficial for all age ranges.”

Results don’t lie. Not only can anyone participate in what IM=X has to offer, but there’s something for everyone to get out of it. Lyons says that the moment class is over, clients are already feeling better. “Immediately after the workout, it’s – no joke – all smiles because you feel so good after you do it,” she affirms. “You’re constantly thinking about sitting up straight and lifting up and having the correct posture.

It’s been very gratifying because I’ve had a lot of people come in with back pain and other injuries and issues like that. With this, you see results pretty quickly, which is so rewarding.”

Looking to the future, Kaufman hopes people in the community will discover IM=X and understand that it can be a wonderful complement to a workout regimen that may already be in place. “People love an intense workout, but they need to recover,” she says of routines like CrossFit. “People love to go out and golf, but they need some place that will balance out that workout. We just want to be the premier place where they know they’re going to get a great workout, but they know they’re going to feel better as well.”

As summer heats up, stop into IM=X and see what may appeal to you out of all they have to offer. With strong, streamlined and sturdy equipment as well as a dedicated staff, a passionate client base and an authentic interest in bettering lives in her community, Kaufman is poised for success. Though opening her own franchise was nerve-racking, she’s already certain she made the right choice. “When you make a decision, you can feel like ‘Oh, did I do the right thing?’” she admits. “But with every step from the beginning of our training in January, I started feeling like, ‘Oh, thank God I did the right thing!’” V

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