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BOUTIQUE BUZZ: Messie Shop Pop-Up Sale SPOTLIGHT: ElderServe SPOTLIGHT: Family Scholar House NONPROFIT NEWS: V-Soft Cares Golf Scramble A&E: ‘Dracula’ at Actors Theatre TASTES: Late-Summer Libations WHAT’S COOKING: Heine Brothers’ New Locations HOMES: At Home with Maria Pollard VOICE OF STYLE: Taylor Long COMMUNITY CORNER: Sacred Heart Talent Show

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MR. OWEN’S NEIGHBORHOOD Local historian Tom Owen talks community and identity

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TWEET THY NEIGHBOR A look at the Nextdoor app and how it brings neighbors together.

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Letter from the Editor

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John Asher Memorial

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Tom Owen, an expert on Louisville’s neighborhoods, in St. James Court. Photo by Andrea Hutchinson.

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Shelbyville Horse Show

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Give for Good Louisville, hosted by Community Foundation of Louisville, is Sept. 13.

Among the many nonprofits participating is Family Scholar House, which has worked to assist single-parent students for more than two decades. But the organization has done so much more.

FROM THE Family Scholar House (FSH) has built five Louisville campuses to provide safe, secure housing. In fact, their newest one just opened as part of Riverport Landings on Cane Run Road.

An impressive 431 college degrees have been earned by FSH participants, and – thus far – 40 graduates of the program have purchased their own homes, with 100 percent of FSH participants exiting the program to stable housing.

Though most of the children of participants are very young, 39 participants’ kids are also pursuing post-secondary educational opportunities. Eighty-one percent of student-parents that have graduated their residential program have exited to stable employment, 65 percent of FSH participants have continued their post-secondary education after exiting the program and FSH participants have a 92-percent completion rate for college credit hours attempted. You can read more about FSH in this issue of The Voice-Tribune and learn about Give for Good Louisville – a 24-hour period during which the community is asked to give to one of the 500+ nonprofits participating at – giveforgoodlouisville.org.

Speaking of goodness in our community...that’s one of the best ways I know how to describe John Asher, who died suddenly and unexpectedly earlier this week. The iconic face of Churchill Downs – and former columnist for The Voice-Tribune – seemingly never met a stranger and made it a mission to make people feel like they matter. He also was incredibly adept at sharing lighthearted Facebook posts and Tweets – especially about music – that made you stop and smile or quietly nod your head in agreement.

Several hours before John died, he shared the following quote from the late Sen. John McCain‬ on social media: ‬“Nothing in life is more liberating than to fight for a cause larger than yourAngie Fenton self, something that encompasses you but is not defined by your existence alone.” While Editor in Chief I don’t envision John Asher as a fighter, I always felt like he was a harbinger of happiness and an advocate for a meaningful cause: to share joy and goodness with others.

How lucky we were to have him in our world.

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essie Shop is partnering with A. St. Clair and Storyteller to put together the best end of season pop-up sale you never knew you needed. Enjoy a complimentary drink while shopping the best items these three boutiques have to offer with up to 70 percent off retail items while supplies last.

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Messie Shop to Host End of Season Popup Shop MESSIE SHOP 1811 Bardstown Road 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Sept. 6 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sept. 7 messieshop.com

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wakenings Boutique is now open among other beloved retailers in Middletown. The 1,400-square-foot shop now boasts The Beauty Bar, an adorable, hands-on demo area for wig-styling services, viewing of training/styling videos, wig consultations and more. They also have expanded space for sip-andshop events.

The store has a total of four wig consultation rooms available – all of which can be made private – and now an even larger selection of human hair wigs. Awakenings encourages and recommends making an appointment for a consultation so their experts have sufficient time to assist every client.

Photo by Christine Mueller Photography.

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he Fashion Post will kick off their fall season and celebrate their 59th anniversary with a week-long storewide 20 percent off anniversary sale beginning Sept.

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Not to be confused with a clearance sale, this event includes The Fashion Post’s entire inventory of new fall merchandise and special order items.

This is the only event of the year when customers who are difficult to fit, have special requests or want a specific item that might not be available at clearance time can take advantage of a terrific savings opportunity.

The sale runs through Sept. 15. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

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SPOTLIGHT

ElderServe

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lderServe has been serving the Louisville community for more than 50 years. Their overall goal is to empower older adults to live independently with dignity. We spoke with ElderServe’s Marketing Manager Drew Hight to learn more about the functions and impact the nonprofit has made.

WHAT THEY DO “Our programs and services help seniors stay independent, overcome social isolation, protect them and promote their wellness,” RIGHT: Senior center participant and Lisa Cobb. said Hight. “From an adult day health center and in-home care to crime victim ELDERSERVE services and a senior center, our services are designed to help 215 W. Breckinridge St. older adults and their families elderserveinc.org navigate aging with dignity and 502.587.8673 grace.”

The staff at ElderServe care deeply about the people they serve and are passionate about their work. “Older adults are one of the most vulnerable populations in our society,” Hight explained. “Even though this segment of the population has ballooned with the Baby Boomers aging, funding for seniors continues to be cut. ElderServe gives a voice to the voiceless, advocating for older adults every single day and empowering them to live independently with dignity.”

ABOVE: Tristian Lafollette and Marea Crosby.

WHO BENEFITS ElderServe helps more than 2,000 adults aged 60 and over in Jefferson County every year. In order to do that, they have a dedicated group of staff members and volunteers.

“We rely heavily on more than 500 volunteers,” said Hight. “We truly wouldn’t be able to do what we do without our amazing volunteers. Our funding comes from a variety of sources including donations, fundraisers, corporations, government grants and foundations. We are proud to say that more than 90 percent of it goes directly to programs.”

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THE GIVE FOR GOOD GOAL ElderServe is currently gearing up for Give For Good Louisville, and they’re hoping to break new records. “We’re really excited for Give for Good Louisville,” said Hight. “We’ve participated since its inception a few years ago. Last year, we raised nearly $8,000 and hope to raise more this year. We hope you join us by donating during Give for Good Louisville on Sept. 13.”

LATEST HAPPENINGS The nonprofit also hosts several fundraising events each year, including Chocolate Dreams – a silent auction with wine, bourbon and chocolate tastings – and the Champion for the Aging Awards – a luncheon where ElderServe presents an award to an individual who shows outstanding commitment to their work in improving the lives of older adults.

“While those are our two largest fundraisers, we have other fun initiatives throughout the year,” Hight affirmed. “One is called ‘Elf to an Elder,’ which provides gifts and household necessities for isolated seniors who might not otherwise receive anything for the holidays. If you would like to donate, please visit our website as the holidays approach.”

WANT TO HELP? While ElderServe has their own fundraising events, donations and support from the public are always appreciated. Donations of time and treasure help the most. “With monetary donations, we can efficiently deploy resources where they are most needed,” explained Hight. “But many of our programs – particularly those that battle social isolation – rely on amazing volunteers. For example, we have seniors on a waiting list for a Friendly Visitor. As a TeleCare volunteer, all you need is a phone and some time. Periodically, we also need assistance with events and administrative projects. To learn more, please contact Sarah Irvin, volunteer services manager, at 502.736.3847.” VT 0 8 . 3 0 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

Family Scholar House Director of Mission Advancement Kellie Johnston; the nonprofit’s Chief Possibility Officer, President & CEO Cathe Dykstra; and Director of Strategic Initiatives Kate Brackett. Photo by Bill Wine.

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or more than 20 years, Family Scholar House has worked diligently to support single-parent students. To learn more about the work they’re doing and the upcoming Celebration of Education Gala, we spoke with Director of Mission Advancement Kellie Johnston.

THEIR MISSION The mission of Family Scholar House is to end the cycle of poverty and transform the community by empowering families and youth to succeed in education and achieve life-long self-sufficiency. “The families we serve are all very low-income, have all experienced homelessness or unstable housing and all are seeking to break this cycle of poverty through education,” said Johnston.

WHO THEY ARE SERVING “In 2017, we served 3,497 very low-income single-parent families with 4,718 children, as well as 431 former foster youth who have aged out of the foster system,” Johnston explained.

“Currently, 271 of these families are served residentially, living on five of our area’s campuses, with the rest in our pre-residential program receiving assistance with food and emergency needs, academic coaching, family advocacy and children’s services.”

Family Scholar House provides these comprehensive services with 12 full-time and four part-time employees and a dedicated army of volunteers. “In 2017, 1,976 community members worked with us to help our families on their journey to self-sufficiency,” Johnston said.

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families: • Children’s Art Therapy – A donation of $12.50 will provide art supplies for one FSH little scholar to learn to express emotions and heal.

• “Mommy & Me” Cooking Classes – A donation of $53.25 provides the ingredients and instruction for six families who are learning to cook healthy meals on a budget.

• Toddler Book Club – A donation of $100 provides books, snacks and activity materials for children ages two through six to develop a love for learning and reading.

PREPARING FOR THE CELEBRATION OF EDUCATION GALA “This will be our 21st year to host a Celebration of Education event, where we get the opportunity to share our success stories with the community and celebrate our supporters who make our success possible,” Johnston said. This year’s gala will feature Dr. Neeli Bendapudi, the new president of the University of Louisville and will be held at the Omni Hotel. Reservations are still available and can be purchased by calling 502.813.3086.

HOW WE CAN HELP “Family is part of our name and exactly what we provide to disadvantaged adults and children in our community,” says Johnston.

“The best way for the community to support us is to become a part of that family. Please email me at kjohnston@familyscholarhouse. org to get involved in any of the following ways: • Volunteer – Invest your time, talent and passion in the lives of eager and motivated adults seeking to change their lives and the lives of their children. We cannot do what we do without dedicated volunteers. Opportunities include children’s activities, tutoring all ages, mentoring, career and job shadowing/

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Family Scholar House internships, leading workshops and many more. If you have a skill and passion you are willing to share, we’d love to have you join our family.

• Learn more – One of the greatest ways to support FSH is to learn more and spread the word. We need advocates for our program sharing our stories in our community so that more people will understand the great need and impact our program has on our community.

• Donate – When our participants come to Family Scholar House, they are coming from homelessness or unstable housing and often do not have the basic necessities to set up their first stable home. We are always seeking donations of new or gently used household necessities to help our families get a good start. Our greatest needs are always clean mattresses, beds, sofas and kitchen tables. If you have items to donate, we’d love to talk to you.

• Give – Because Family Scholar House receives no federal or state funding for our programs and services, it is necessary for us to raise 100 percent of our operating budget each year. We have many dedicated supporters who provide this financial support, but the need is great. As you are considering year-end, tax-deductible gifts, please keep Family Scholar House in mind. Investment in our families is a long-term investment in Louisville as they graduate and become contributing members of our community.” VT FAMILY SCHOLAR HOUSE Celebration of Education Gala 6 p.m. Sept. 21 Omni Hotel familyscholarhouse.org 502.584.8090

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Nonprofit News V-SOFT CONSULTING ANNOUNCES FIFTH ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF SCRAMBLE is at 1:15 p.m.

V-Soft Consulting will host its fifth annual charity golf scramble on Sept. 10 at Valhalla Golf Club. The event starts at 11:30 a.m. Shotgun

The event, titled The V-Soft Cares Annual Charity Golf Scramble, aims to benefit a different charity each year. In recent years, the scramble has focused on raising funds for cancer research as a way to honor founder Purna Veer’s late mother.

The 2018 event will benefit Little Pink Houses of Hope. This organization provides free, week-long vacations for breast cancer patients and their families.

“We are honored to be partnering with Little Pink Houses of Hope for our 2018 V-Soft Cares Golf Scramble. It will be a day full of fun, as well as a great way to raise funds for a great cause,” V-Soft President Purna Veer said.

The charity is particularly special to V-Soft as one of their own employees has participated in the family retreats. Melissa Barnett, a proposal manager, suggested the charity after a 2017 retreat in South Carolina.

“To have V-Soft choose and support Little Pink is amazing! I am so very proud to be part of the V-Soft family and so proud of the V-Soft family for supporting such an amazing organization.

This organization changes lives. These retreats bring couples closer, give hope to worried children and provide a time of peace for cancer patients.”

V-Soft is currently accepting sponsorships and donations for the event. If businesses or individuals are interested in playing or sponsoring, visit VSoftConsulting.com/Golf2018.

The school year is underway OUR LADY OF PEACE TO HOST FREE and Our Lady of Peace wants to SEMINARS TO ADDRESS TOPICS ensure local students and parents AFFECTING CHILDREN AND TEENS are prepared for issues that may arise, such as bullying, substance abuse or difficult childhood behaviors, among other topics. Our Lady of Peace will hold two upcoming free seminars in Louisville to address the transition to middle school and how to manage difficult childhood behaviors at home or school. The seminars will explain how these issues impact children, offering support and education to help address them in the home and school.

The first seminar will address managing difficult childhood behaviors at home and school, and will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. on Sept. 19 at Hazelwood Elementary School, located at 1325 Bluegrass Ave. in Louisville. The workshop will be led

by Jordan Hall, licensed behavior analyst with Our Lady of Peace, who will help participants learn about strategies to avoid incidents of challenging behaviors in home and school settings. Topics to be discussed include possible motives for the challenging behaviors, effective interventions, preventative guidelines, setting expectations and encouraging positive behaviors.

The second seminar will offer strategies on how children can make a smooth transition to middle school, discussing topics such as bullying, peer relationships, social media and substance abuse. The workshop will provide information about warning signs, triggers, finding motivation and encouraging positive change in adolescents. The workshop will be held on from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 11 at Blue Lick Elementary School, located at 9801 Blue Lick Road in Louisville. The speaker for the seminar is David Houvenagle, licensed clinical social worker with Our Lady of Peace.

For more information on the seminars, call 502.479.4191, or email KellyGillooly@ kentuckyonehealth.org.

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SECOND CAT CAFÉ TO OPEN IN LOUISVILLE A second non-profit cat café called Lucky Cat Café & Lounge will open in the Upper Highlands (Belknap Neighborhood) on Sept. 5. Located at 2230 Dundee Road, just off Bardstown Road, Lucky Cat has two partner agencies: Metro Animal Services and Shamrock Pet Foundation, which will transport homeless cats currently in shelters and give them a chance to find permanent homes faster and more efficiently at the cat café. The cats will live 24/7 at Lucky Cat Café until they are adopted.

Located in a 1920s home with tall ceilings, hardwood floors and fireplaces in every room, Lucky Cat Café will provide a peaceful home environment for 15 to 20 cats who will live there. A handful of cats are already there, getting adjusted and settling in. All cats are microchipped, spayed/neutered, have updated shots and are ready to adopt.

Visitors may also hang out and pet cats without adopting one. Because kittens don’t need any help getting adopted, Lucky Cat plans to focus more on helping adult and older cats, plus cats that have been in shelters or foster homes a long time, to find their purrfect new homes.

Visitors can spend more time in a cat café, a more relaxed environment than shelters, getting to know a cat’s personality before deciding to adopt.

Lucky Cat Café & Lounge will feature Sunergos Coffee, a local award-winning roastery; vegan baked goods from Flora Kitchenette; plus soft drinks, lemonade, chips and other snacks, as well as t-shirts and cat-themed merchandise. Visitors sign a waiver and pay a small cover fee to enter the Cat Lounge for one hour, which is standard among all cat cafés in the US. Lucky Cat Café also plans to have special events such as yoga with cats, book buddies (to help struggling readers), purr therapy for seniors, story time for youngsters and guest speakers.

Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, 12 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Monday and Tuesday closed. The cost to enter the Cat Lounge is $10/hour on weekdays, $12/ hour on weekends. A 20 percent discount for college students, military/veterans and adults 62 and older. Adoption fees vary. Children must be 10 years old to enter the Cat Lounge; ages 10 to 14 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Younger children may attend special events listed on the events calendar. Visit Lucky Cat online at luckycatcafe.org or on Facebook at facebook.com/luckycatcafe502.

All middle and high CALLING ALL TEENS! SUBMISSIONS schools students who DUE SEPT. 28 FOR THE WRITE are residents of KenSTUFF TEEN WRITING AND tucky and Southern VISUAL ARTS CONTEST Indiana are encouraged to submit their experiences and reflections about living with cancer for The Write Stuff Teen Writing and Visual Arts Contest from Gilda’s Club Louisville, 633 Baxter Ave. Teens may submit original essays, poetry, two-dimensional artwork or videos.

Entries are due by midnight (EST) on Sept. 28, and can be about the teen’s own cancer journey or that of a family member or friend. All are welcome to submit, including those students who have previously entered the contest.

Cash prizes will be awarded: $500 for first place, $250 for second and $125 for third. In addition, entries may also be published or displayed in an effort to help educate students, teachers, counselors and others about the teen perspective on living with cancer.

All entries must be accompanied by an entry form, available online at www.gildasclublouisville.org/writestuff. Submissions will be scored by a panel of judges, and an awards ceremony will be held at Gilda’s Club in January.

For more info, please go to gildasclublouisville.org/writestuff or contact Mary Caroline Gray at marycaroline@gildasclublouisville.org.

2016 Write Stuff Contest two-dimensional art winner by Lucinda Quinn.

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New Blood

Actors Theatre’s beloved ‘Dracula’ takes flight with an all-new cast

By Laura Ross

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et ready to grab your garlic, a wooden stake and some holy water and head toward Actors Theatre Louisville (ATL) for the annual fright fest of Fifth Third Bank’s “Dracula.” The production hits the stage Sept. 7 and runs through the witching hour on Oct. 31. This year, an entirely new cast will present one of Louisville’s most beloved Halloween traditions.

Based on Bram Stoker’s Gothic tale of the immortal Transylvanian count and his unexpectedly feisty human prey, ATL’s adaptation is directed by veteran director and fight master Drew Fracher. Fracher has worked on “Dracula” at ATL since the late 1980s in different incarnations, primarily as fight director. He transitioned to directing and is well known at ATL for his work with “A Tuna Christmas” and “A Christmas Carol.”

“This is quite a different production than my Christmas shows,” laughed Fracher. “But, we’re having a ball. When I came on as director, I revisited the choreography and had to rethink direction. Audiences will see a bunch of new stuff.”

Fracher points to his collaboration with “Dracula’s” fight director, Jake Guinn. “I’ve known Jake’s father for years through our passion for fight direction,” said Fracher. “Jake has been sword fighting since he was four years old and has now grown into a terrific martial artist and certified fight master like his dad. I watched him grow up, and to now be working together as his – pardon the pun – non-blood uncle is an awesome experience.”

“Dracula” has thrilled and chilled audiences for more than 20 years at ATL. Keeping the scare fresh for audiences who return

every year is a challenge Fracher enjoys.

“The current version we’re doing is based on Bill McNulty’s adaptation of the story, which in turn, is based on one of the earliest adaptations of the novel from the early 20th century,” said Fracher. “This year, we’re making it much more physical. All the fights are reimagined and very exciting. We’ve spent months working on choreographing new fight scenes. The focus is on the action, and we chose new actors with serious stage combatant skills who can pull that off.”

Dracula is played by Santino Craven, a Chicago-based actor who is taking the stage at ATL for the first time. Fracher knew instantly that Craven should don the coveted count’s cloak. “We had conducted auditions in New York and thought we had our Dracula,” said Fracher. “But, we returned to Louisville and Santino came to the local auditions and he really knocked it out of the park. He has a great presence and comes off as extremely dangerous.”

Craven, said Fracher, has played Dracula previously and has a very physical presence.

“He spent six years in the Navy and did three tours in the Middle East, so he’s definitely made for combat,” said Fracher.

The only cast member to return from previous performances is local favorite Neill Robertson, who returns as the notorious Renfield, a role for which he won the 2018 Arts-Louisville/ Broadway World Best Actor in a Play Award.

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funny style with a very damaged, terrified person underneath. It requires me to use all the tools I have as an actor. It’s liberating to play a role where you can just scream and flail about.”

Robertson compares the play’s new fight scenes to an MMA round. “This show is very fresh because of all the new people working on the show, and the fight choreography is very athletic,” he said. “You have to make sure you’re in good shape and prepared for being thrown around, falling off things, crawling up walls constantly. You need to drink your water, do your exercises and eat your Wheaties.”

ATL veteran Grant Goodman has the role of Van Helsing, and Rin Allen joins the cast as Lucy. Allen, who is making her Actors Theatre debut, is from New York City. Her character of Lucy is reimagined to be a much stronger, modern woman. “There’s always a little apprehension involved when you’re pushing the envelope on something with an established history and viewpoint,” said Allen. “Many of the women in the story are being portrayed as stronger, more powerful figures than in past productions. Lucy is involved quite heavily in the planning and physical fight against Dracula, which I think is a refreshing and fun change to the story.”

In addition to the show, Actors Theatre wants the community’s blood, too. The venue will host its annual Dracula Blood Drive in partnership with Fifth Third Bank and the American Red Cross from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 5 at Fifth Third Bank’s location in Fourth Street Live. In addition to giving blood, donors will enjoy snacks, giveaways and visits from cast members, including the count himself.

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“Since Dracula is always thirsting for blood, we thought it was a perfect way to give back to the community by helping to increase the blood supply for patients,” said Mike Ash, regional president of Fifth Third Bank Kentucky. “Since its inception, our collection efforts are credited with saving over 1,300 lives, and this is the second largest blood drive in Louisville each year.”

Other community events, which can be found on the ATL website, will happen through October, including a costume collection for children in partnership with the Americana World Community Center. Actors Theatre will collect Halloween costumes for immigrant, refugee, and low-income children Sept. 7 through Oct. 19.

ATL will also provide an accessible theater-going experience with an audio-described performance on Sept. 16 and an open-captioned performance on Oct. 6.

Why is Dracula such a draw every year?

Good question, said Fracher. “It’s a classic tale in our collective consciousness,” he said. “It’s simply a good, old-fashioned, good-versusevil story that people love. So many recent treatments of Dracula have morphed him into a sexy, brooding hottie, but that doesn’t fly for me. At the core, Dracula is a pretty awful, evil person. He’s dangerous and terrible and obsessed with power.

“For me, Dracula is about an addiction,” added Fracher. “He’s turning people on to something that might feel good in the moment and at first blush, but ultimately, it’s not a good thing. It’s not a happy life. It’s desperate and addictive.”

But, at the end of the day, it’s not neces-

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LateSummer Libations Cocktails crafted by Taste America chefs

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he James Beard Foundation’s Taste America national culinary program is visiting Louisville for the first time on Oct. 19 at Ashbourne Farms, presenting an extraordinary meal showcasing America’s rich and diverse culinary scene. The meal will be curated by visiting all-star chef Steven Satterfield of Miller Union in Atlanta, local all-star chef Annie Pettry of Decca and host chefs Jason Jones and Patrick Roney of Ashbourne Farms. Other celebrated chefs will be a part of the evening and so will many talented bartenders.

Concocting the signature Woodford Reserve bourbon cocktail at the event will be guest mixologist and co-owner of Tales of the Cocktail Neal Bodenheimer (Cure, New Orleans). Joining Bodenheimer will be Eron Plevan (ALEX&NDER), who will be crafting a special gin cocktail for the reception, as well as Jeremy Johnson (Meta), Matt Brown (8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen), Keri Smith (Doc Crow’s Southern Smokehouse and Raw Bar) and Adam Staniszeski (Hell or High Water). Visit jamesbeard.org for more information about the event.

As summer comes to end, enjoy these late-summer libations from a few of Taste America Louisville’s featured bartenders.

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MATT BROWN - 8UP ELEVATED DRINKERY & KITCHEN

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Sublime 2 ounces Woodford Reserve ¾ ounce house-made allspice dram ½ ounce demerara syrup Blood orange purée Large ice cube Orange peel for garnish Swipe the bottom of the glass with blood orange purée.

Stir ingredients and pour into glass with a large ice cube.

Garnish with orange peel.

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JEREMY JOHNSON - META LIFE

Harvest Moon Sour 1 ½ ounces Woodford Reserve ¾ ounce Sibona Camomilla liqueur ¾ ounce fresh lemon juice ½ ounce ginger syrup 2 dashes Bittercube Bolivar Bitters 1 dash Angostura Bitters 1 egg white Combine ingredients with one egg white in a shaker tin, shake for 30 seconds with one ice cube, shake for 15 to 20 more seconds with several more cubes and strain into coupe glass. Garnish with sprinkle of ground rose hips and cinnamon.

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KERI SMITH - DOC CROW’S SOUTHERN SMOKEHOUSE AND RAW BAR Calling Card 2 ounces Woodford Reserve ¾ ounce Cardamaro 1-2 dashes of Doc Crow’s house bitters blend (2 parts Angostura bitters, 1 part Old Fashioned bitters) Stir all ingredients together in a cocktail shaker and pour into a chilled glass. Serve with a Bourbon Barrel Foods Woodford Reserve Bourbon Cherry.

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ERON PLEVAN – ALEX&NDER Pinot Noir Gimlet 1 ½ ounces Copper & Kings American Dry Gin ¾ ounce Meiomi Pinot Noir ¾ ounce lime juice ½ ounce simple syrup Tools You’ll Need: Shaker Hawthorne strainer Jigger Shake all ingredients except the Pinot Noir and fine strain into a chilled coupe. Top with Pinot Noir and garnish with a cherry. VT

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Heine Brothers’ Opening Two New Locations This Fall

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eine Brothers’ Coffee, Louisville’s original fair trade and organic coffee roaster, has announced that it will open two new locations this fall, 410 W. Daisy Lane and State Street in New Albany, and 3541 Outer Loop, just off I-65 in the Okolona neighborhood.

“We’ve had requests for years to open new coffee shop locations throughout the region, and we’re excited to bring Heine Brothers’ to both New Albany and Okolona,” said Heine Brothers’ Co-Founder and President Mike Mays. “Heine Brothers’ shops are places to relax or recharge, to share ideas and conversation and to connect. We’re excited to bring that to these well-established neighborhoods.”

Heine Brothers’ plans to hire up to 20 new baristas to staff each of the two new locations – those interested can apply online at heinebroscoffee.com. Both new locations will include a spacious cafe, plenty of patio seating and a convenient drive-thru. Heine Brothers’ is working with Studio Threesixty on design and furnishing and The Koetter Group on construction.

These two new Heine Brothers’ shops will bring the total to 17 cafés in the Louisville and Southern Indiana area.

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ast month, Four Roses Distillery launched its first-ever at-home cocktail competition, inviting all backyard bartenders, self-taught mixologists and kitchen cocktail crafters from around the country to share their best Four Roses cocktail recipes to celebrate the 130th anniversary of the brand.

Will Mejia from Phoenix, Arizona, was named Best Home Bartender for his Peach Rose cocktail, which will become Four Roses’ Official 130th Anniversary Cocktail and served at a number of events around the country, including the internationally acclaimed Kentucky Bourbon Festival this September.

“While most cocktail competitions feature experienced professionals, many Four Roses followers and friends create stand-out drinks for dinner parties, cookouts and any number of other Mellow Moments,” said Brent Elliott, Four Roses master distiller. “Will’s Peach Rose is a refreshing drink anyone can make at home and that we’ll use to toast Four Roses’ 130-year history.”

When he’s not mixing up cocktails at home, Mejia’s day job is vice president of design at Meltmedia in Tempe, Arizona.

“I started playing around with cocktails many years ago,” Mejia shared. “I then realized the enjoyment I get when sharing new drinks and recipes with my friends and family. I started making clear ice for my cocktails and sharing videos on Instagram, and the outreach from the community has been amazing. Talk about Mellow Moments. My buddy told me about this contest, so I whipped up my wife’s favorite drink, shot a photo of it at my office with a few co-workers and hit 0 8 . 3 0 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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In addition to naming rights to Four Roses’ 130th Anniversary cocktail, the Best Home Bartender will also receive a Four Roses barrel head, signed by Master Distiller Brent Elliott, and a trip for two to attend the Kentucky Bourbon Festival this September.

Best Home Bartender competition entries were recreated by a qualified mixologist and judged by a panel of industry experts to determine the grand prize winner. Cocktail submissions were judged on taste, creativity, aroma and presentation.

Take a look at the recipe to handcraft a Peach Rose at home and toast to Four Roses’ 130th Anniversary.

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PRON Inc. presented the fourth annual Taste of Independents on July 22 at the Olmsted. The silent auction produced $6,000 and the 320 tickets sold produced $16,000 for a total amount of $22,000.

The taste was one of their most successful events to date. Hundreds of happy, hungry people enjoyed food and drinks from more than 40 local food and beverage vendors. Melodious music by the fabulous Robbie Bartlett trio served as a beautiful backdrop while the crowd pondered which auction prize to bid on and which dessert or dish to taste next.

Two distinguished awards were given out this year: The “Corby Award” This award is officially named the Dean Corbett Award for service to Louisville’s independent restaurant community. This award is given annually to people or organizations that actively promote and support the independent spirit in Louisville. This year, the award was given to Paul Tuell from Ballotin Chocolate Whiskey for his tireless commitment to helping bring new guests and exciting ideas to the independent restaurants.

The APRON Founder’s Award This award is given to people who have gone beyond the call of duty in their support of APRON Inc. This award has only been given twice. This year, the award was given to Ellen Gill McCarty, recently retired chef from The Science Hill Inn. Ellen epitomizes what APRON is about. She has been a huge supporter and cheerleader for their mission from the start – always at their tasting events and helping with their publicity. She is also a recipient of their help.

She is a survivor of two bouts of cancer, and the two grants helped her through the rough financial times. She is truly an example of strength, generosity and humility.

The latest in local food news

Taste of Independents Raises $22,000 for APRON Inc.

Ellen Gill McCarty receives the APRON Founders Award.

Peach Rose 1 oz Four Roses Single Barrel Quarter of yellow peach ¾ oz simple syrup ¾ oz lemon juice 1 oz Pimms® Splash of ginger beer Lemon rind and fresh basil for garnish Muddle peach with simple syrup and lemon, then add the Pimms® and Four Roses Single Barrel. Shake over ice and strain into a mason jar.

Add pebble ice and splash with ginger beer. Garnish with lemon rind and fresh basil.

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At Home with

MARIA POLLARD

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Maria believes in the power of positivity, which led her to start Great Happens, an online company.

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rom the early age of 14, Maria Pollard daydreamed about America. She saw a quote in the daily paper that read, “You have to visit America to realize life’s opportunities.” She cut out the words and hung them on her bedroom wall.

That was the beginning of her desire to discover the world outside of her hometown in southern Sweden.

Everything American intrigued her, but it wasn’t until she was 22 that she finally had the opportunity to visit. From the moment she arrived at a friend’s home in Florida, it was apparent that her interest in the United States was much more than an infatuation.

In fact, she met the love of her life, Bennie Pollard, just eight months after arriving. Six months later, they were married. That was 31 years ago.

Maria believes in the power of positivity, which led her to create Great Happens (greathappensinc.com), an online company committed to inspirational products such as t-shirts, phone covers, coffee cups and hats.

Ten percent of all sales are donated to the customer’s choices of three different charities. Maria also is a published author and has another one in the works. Maria recently invited us into her home the share her five favorite things.

1. GLASS FACE SCULPTURE “My father was in charge of a transportation company, and I remember he would get some really nice gifts around Christmas time every year,” Maria said. “As a kid, I remember this was one of those gifts, and he really enjoyed this sculpture. I brought it back from Sweden and keep it in my home as a reminder of him.”

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3. FAMILY PHOTOGRAPH “This is a family photograph of our trip to London, England, in March of 1971,” Maria recalled. “My mother was always so chic and my father was carrying a camera bag everywhere to capture those special moments we had with his film camera. We surprised my sister, who was living in London at the time, and a street photographer actually took this picture. Both of my parents have since passed and it makes this photo even more sentimental.”

2. MAP OF SWEDEN “This map is from my second grade class,” Maria recounted. “It’s of southern Sweden, where I’m from. I even wrote my name on the back of it. My teacher made us remember all the names of everything on this map and gave us a tough test on it. I keep it in the original plastic. I have the memory of having to remember everything about it and the anguish I went through to pass the test.”

My mother was always so chic and my father was carrying a camera bag everywhere to capture those special moments we had with his film camera.

–Maria Pollard

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4. COFFEE CUP This coffee cup with Maria’s name on it is very special to her. She received it when she was about 1 year old and as a kid, she was always fascinated with it. “It’s a petite-size cup and I’ve always loved using it,” Maria said.

5. TIFFANY RING The Tiffany ring has understated elegance and such a simplicity that Maria fell in love with it as soon as she saw it. “Simple always wins, and I’m very much attached to it,” Maria said with a smile. “The fact that it feels circa-1970 attracted me to it. It has a little bit of that style in it. And it spoke to me. There is something about it that makes me feel great and happy when I’m wearing it.” VT

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Forget Me Not Taylor Long’s line of scarves benefits the Alzheimer’s Association

By Janice Carter Levitch Photos by Andrea Hutchinson

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urrently a senior at the University of Cincinnati, Taylor Long is working on her bachelor’s degree in fashion design. She was once required to attend a class for entrepreneurship, which set her on the path to create White Flower Designs.

Benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association, White Flower was inspired by Long’s grandmother, Mary David Crigler, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at the age of 64. Every year, there is a Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and a flower ceremony kicks off the event. The white flower is known as a forget-me-not and has become Long’s signature design on the scarves she has created.

“Within the Alzheimer’s community, the white flower represents the first survivor of Alzheimer’s,” Long explained. “With that in mind, I wanted to make it a business model to include a portion of the proceeds to go to the Alzheimer’s organizations in my grandmother’s honor.”

“When I was trying to figure out what my product would be, it seemed like a silk scarf would be easy enough to grasp, and I could implement the design,” she recalled. “Laying out the pattern, deciding on the shape and then who would actually make them was an exciting process.”

The scarves are made in Cincinnati by Sew Valley, a not-for-profit social enterprise that provides designers and entrepreneurs with resources and technology. Pale lavender in color with the white forget-me-not print, it’s a slender silk scarf with a satin weave that can be worn around the neck, as a headband

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or simply tied to the strap of a handbag. The scarves are offered at $75 a piece with 10 percent of all proceeds donated to the Alzheimer’s Association.

Long felt like the message of the business model had the potential to grow beyond the scarf. As a model who is represented by agencies in Atlanta, Miami and Chicago, Long has modeled for Kohl’s, Rue La La and No Nonsense, to name a few, and has a keen instinct for marketing while understanding how important it is to develop a product with meaning and longevity. White Flower Designs is now the primary focus of her career, and she hopes to add more products in the near future.

Long has made connections throughout the Alzheimer’s community and plans to continue to spread the word and raise awareness – and hope – one scarf at a time. VT

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SACRED HEART SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS TO HOST “STEP INTO THE SPOTLIGHT” TALENT COMPETITION FOR AGES 6-18 Step Into the Spotlight is the first annual open-stage competition for talent from across Kentuckiana to contend for cash prizes and exposure to opportunities to further share their gifts. Youth aged 6-18 may audition, receiving two minutes to showcase their special talents.

All auditions will take place at Sacred Heart School for the Arts, Angela Hall – Building 17 (first floor – recital hall) from Aug. 31 through Sept. 2. They will provide a piano and a CD player for use. Participants should bring any other items needed. A non-refundable registration fee of $10 is due at the time of your audition. Please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled audition time, allowing time for setup if needed.

Only the performer will be allowed in the room during auditions.

The Final Showcase will be from 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 29 at The Ursuline Arts Center, 3113 Lexington Road. The top 16 acts chosen will be notified via email by Sept. 9. Participants chosen cannot change their act.

Final show participants will be given five minutes on stage to perform their full act. Winners in each age group will be chosen by a panel of judges. All audience members will have the opportunity to vote for the People’s Choice Award. Cash prizes are awarded per act, not per participant. For more information, call 502.897.1816. To sign up for an audition time, please visit SHSA Step Into the Spotlight Auditions at shslou.org in the Community Engagement section of the SHSA website.

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PRIZES INCLUDE: Ages 6-12: One winner receives $250 Ages 13-18: One winner receives $250 People’s Choice Winner: $100 Grand Prize Winner: $350 All 16 finalists receive special recognition.

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Mr. Owen’s Neighborhood Local historian and retired politician Tom Owen talks community and identity

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During his time as a politician, Tom Owen was frequently spotted riding around Metro Hall and his district, where he created the idea of front-porch talks with constituents.

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s Louisville’s unofficial historian, Tom Owen makes it his business to know the city’s neighborhoods. In fact, he’s so confident in his inventory of knowledge that he plays a game during some of his talks. Participants get cards with the name of a neighborhood printed on them.

Owen has them turn over the cards, and he offers a little-known fact about the place.

“Every neighborhood has its story,” he said. “It’s like picking up a rock, and there’s going to be a story under every rock. Do I prepare for that? You’re at the end of a gangplank and you’ve gotta jump. That’s fun, that’s invigorating, that’s exciting for me.”

Three years ago, Owen decided to end his career in politics after serving in local government for 23 years, including 20022016 as a member of the Louisville Metro Council. Meanwhile, he’s in year 43 as an archivist at the University of Louisville. He estimates he gives several dozen walking and bus tours annually in various neighborhoods.

“It was the right decision,” he says of the 2015 choice not to run for re-election, though he likely would have easily won another term in District 8, which covers the Highlands. “There’s been a little decline in energy level. I’m drinking a lot less Maalox now. It was an increasingly frustrating job. I thought I had pulled as many rabbits out of a hat as I was going to be able to pull. I thought it was better to go out while you’re still decent at your game rather than being driven out with pitchforks and sticks. All of those dynamics played into it.”

Nearing his 79th birthday, Owen does not own a car. He arrived at our interview in Cardinal Towne on his bicycle, which he rode from his Tyler Park home, something he does on a regular basis. Other times, he takes the bus.

“I’m fortunate,” he said. “Apparently I have fairly decent genes.

But you never, ever know. I take every day at a time. Be grateful for every day you’ve got, but I know how fortunate I am to have the parts working.”

During his time as a politician, he was frequently spotted riding around Metro Hall and his district, where he created the idea of front-porch talks with constituents.

Several of his walking tours are available on video and are occasionally shown on KET. For 20 years, he did a public radio show called “Sidewalks.” Knowing local neighborhoods, he says, is the accumulation of knowledge gained in nearly eight decades.

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“Part of it was always preparing for gigs,” he said. “I was always preparing for a small story. I have gigantic buckets of information, and I pour them into my skull. A lot flows out, and inevitably something, hopefully, is going to stick. There’s a lot there.”

One such story involves the origin of Pleasure Ridge Park, which he explains was known as Paynesville. That was until the steam locomotive came down Dixie Highway in the late 1870s, and the Payne family, which operated a hotel at Greenwood and Dixie, established a park there they called Pleasure Ridge.

It’s as if there’s no topic in the city Owen doesn’t have a story about.

Clifton, Owen explains, is named for the home built there by Joshua Bowles in the early 1800s. It was on the Louisville-Shelbyville-Lexington turnpike. Owen is fascinated by the names of places and how they originated, whether they come from people who lived there or geographic features. Asked to reel off a few interesting ones, Owen mentions that Fisherville, Douglass Hills, Hikes Point, the Russell neighborhood and Seatonville are all named after individuals. Watterson Trail, he said, is how Henry Watterson went to work at the Courier-Journal from his estate in Jeffersontown.

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perspective. I was raised in this community.

I have loved this community. My dad and grandfather had post office jobs but were interested in small-time, speculative real estate. I got around the community at the time. I heard their stories. I’ve always been interested in the relationship between geography and history.”

Owen is in demand to give talks about a variety of topics, not just neighborhoods.

One of his favorites he calls “The stink that will not die” about the city’s history as a meat producer. He also has one about the way creeks and streams affected the development of the city.

In his work at UofL, Owen oversees a library that includes 2.2 million photographs.

Rare books include Latin and Arabic manuscripts from the 12th century. All historical records of the university plus regional history collections are housed there. If you want to conduct research there, Owen is the man to see.

“I enjoy my work. I’m wallowing in it, delighting in it,” he said. “I’m not choosing to retire. There’s no automatic retirement at university. I enjoy coming to work every day. It’s good for me, and my long-standing marriage to (my wife) Phyllis. We tease, but there’s some truth in it. My marriage has been strengthened by me not being home during the daytime.”

Owen loves talking about the city’s neighborhoods – he says his favorite is Portland – and believes that where you’re from is a key part of who you are.

“I’ve always thought that people take some identity – they build nests, in part – based on where they live and the stories about where they live,” he said. “If you were in (another city) and were asked where you’re from, you would say Louisville, even if you lived in Simpsonville. Once you’re here, you tend to say I’m from Clifton, I’m from Okolona, I’m from Fairdale, oh, I’m from Eastwood. Or I’m from South Dixie, I’m from Pleasure Ridge Park or Orell, you’re from the Highlands, or wherever.

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The Nextdoor app brings neighbors together in helpful and sometimes hilarious ways

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TWEET THY NEIGHBOR D id a group of wayward teens egg your house over the weekend? Are you looking to unload some used lawn chair cushions on a presumably cushionless neighbor? Perhaps you’re just compelled to instantly inform your neighbors of such goings-on in the neighborhood. Well, there’s an app for that – and it has your back.

Nextdoor is an app that connects you with, well, people you should already be connecting with: your actual, physical neighbors.

It’s kind of like the tackboard at the old general store mixed with the proverbial watercooler, but on your phone. The app uses your address and then connects you directly with other users who are in your immediate area.

You can make the geographical circle it pulls from larger or smaller, depending on how big of an area you want to be connected with.

The Nextdoor app has created an entire network of virtual socialization among neighbors, at least it has for some users. “For me, it’s the opposite,” explains Kelly Anderson.

“I know my neighbors on there in real life. I don’t particularly interact with them on the app. I interact with strangers, which has led to conversations with people I may have not

otherwise ever talked to.” Anderson follows neighborhoods outside of her few-block Audubon Ridge neighborhood, including Germantown, Audubon Park, Highlands and Douglass Loop.

“I love the Nextdoor app for what it was designed to do,” adds Rosie Cameron, another local user. She uses it to extensively interact with her Falls Creek neighbors. “It’s great to communicate about neighborhood issues, create friendships with people who have common interests, get gardening tips, find childcare or other recommendations that we just wouldn’t be able to get due to time and logistical restraints.”

As you scroll through Nextdoor, the posts can be erratic – from the legitimately helpful posts about lost animals or strangers lurking in the neighborhood to mundane inquiries like, “Is there a good security system without contracts?” And, of course, local real estate agents advertise nearby homes that are on the market as if the app is a digital bus stop bench.

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an antique chair beneath the headline: “What kind of chair?”) or questions of an existential nature about long-gone neighborhood venues (“Where is Austin’s when we need it?”).

Basically, it’s the Wild West in the Nextdoor app, folks. You never know what you might come across.

The relative free-for-all content generated by users raises an obvious question: How does the user-based app keep from getting sucked down the morally devoid Craigslist pit of pornographic posts, catfishing con artists looking for a bite or blatant solicitations for all manner of services? Well, that’s where users in the app’s lexicon – known as “leads” – come in.

Cameron, along with her husband, are both Nextdoor leads. It is the app’s way of self-governing content. When a user’s post is reported for violating the app’s guidelines, the complaint is passed to the leads, who are all people in your neighborhood group. As a group, they vote on whether the post violated the app’s terms of agreement or not and try to handle the issue on that level. If things get nasty beyond the point of internal resolution, the leads ultimately pass the issue to the higher-ups at Nextdoor.

While the leads do a good job of keeping out the riff-raff, there’s not much they can do about the more quirky posts. Enter: Jenn Takahashi. As a Nextdoor user who saw an inordinate number of funny, weird or bizarre posts, she saw a hole that she could fill. And in a moment of

quiet genius, the Twitter handle @bestofNextdoor was born. (Takahashi was not available for comment for this story.) The Twitter account she helms is a hilarious little corner of the internet where she scans neighborhood groups across the country and highlights some of the most wonderfully weird posts that pop up.

Some recent highlights culled on @bestofnextdoor include a post selling a “four-yearold painting on canvas of Van Gogh’s Starry Night” for $70. The caption on the post reads, “Not sure of authenticity.” Another post is from a user trying to find a lost cat named Daisy who “answers mostly to the name Nazi, obviously because of the fact she looks like Hitler.” Or one of my personal favorites: “(This) doesn’t have to be weird, but lightly used wood casket for sale.”

Takashi’s wacky Twitter account aside,

locally, both Rosie Cameron and Kelly Anderson have seen the app work for its intended purpose, which is to bring communities together. “People who generally wouldn’t be talking to each other are sharing information,” said Cameron.

“Kind of like over-the-fence talking, but digitally. Funny as it may seem, I was talking (digitally) to someone and during the conversation we realized he was my new backyard neighbor.”

Anderson furthers Cameron’s point.

“People are really good about helping others find lost pets,” she said. “Also, I’ve seen when people have had lawn mowers stolen, neighbors offer to mow their lawns. There are many examples of good neighbors and community.”

Ultimately, one of the drawbacks of the internet age is that while it connects us instantly with the entire world, it has distanced us from the people who are in actuality closest to us – our neighbors.

But Nextdoor is using the internet and social media to fix that and pull communities together, whether through hilarity or helping neighbors in need.

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Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, South Bend (Indiana) Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Leadership Louisville Center Board Chair Ken Selvaggi, LG&E President and CEO Paul Thompson, Amy Liu of the Brookings Institute and Leadership Louisville Center President Cynthia Knapek.

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ore than 1,000 business and civic leaders gathered at the Omni Hotel for this occasion on Aug. 22. Guests had the chance to hear from two-nationally recognized leaders – the Honorable Pete Buttigieg, mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and Amy Liu, vice president and director of Metropolitan Policy Program at the Brookings Institution.

Mike Ash and Gill Holland.

Marcia Lumpkin and Brittany Boone.

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Aaron Butler, Norris Hamilton and Brad Seigel.

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Mary Michael Corbett, Winston Miller, Linda Jackson and Rebecca Weis.

Stacy Williams and Phillip Imber.

David Henry and Lisa Twohey.

Dan Burgess, Tom Walthall, Ellen Oost, Kristen Pfalzgraf, Meagan Boyle and David Vawter.

Jeffersontown Mayor Bill Dieruf, Chris Fry, Judicial Candidate Emily Digenis, Neville Blakemore and Jack Will.

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Robert Webb and Ed Glasscock.

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uests had a fun night sampling food, wine and spirits at the Kentucky Stroke Association’s annual fundraiser on Aug. 21. Lisa Puffer, the event’s honoree, shared her stroke journey and story of recovery with attendees.

Colleen Sprinkle, Hope Janssen, Charlene Cayton, Amy Crittenden, Tasha Corbett and Gretchen Houchin.

Stephanie and Rick Wilson with Mark Kleiner.

Bert Cecil, Claire Puffer and 2018 Honoree Lisa Puffer.

Tina Walsh, Tiffany Sanford and Brittany Reed.

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Amy Golladay, Stan Moore and Jessica Piasta.

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Dennis Puffer, Lisa Biddle-Puffer, Tara Defler and Tyson Straub.

Greg Mayes, Lindsey Tufty and Lauren Miller.

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Cindy Jecker and Debora Goodrich.

Amy Keller and Elaine Fletcher Key.

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n Aug. 17, the Speed Museum opened their doors for a particularly entertaining After Hours.

WFPL’s “Strange Fruit” presented a lecture and Q&A, and performers from Play Louisville presented a thrilling drag show.

Rebecca Terry, Nora Inman, Lisa Stemler, director of the Speed Art Museum Stephen Reily and Joyce Meyer.

Allen Bryant, Chelsae Ketchum, Sille Veilmark and Adam Hesham.

Eve Zartman-Ball, Phelicia Ball and Alexa Zartman-Ball.

Glynnis Bernier-Clarke, Rachel Wurfel and Aubree Bernier-Clarke.

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Carl Bensinger, Sasha, Olivia, Tara Alfiero and Lura Astor.

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Jennifer Blair, Larry Shapin and Ladonna Nicolas.

Hannah Montgomery, Brittni Caudill and Jessica Eslinger.

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uests broke out their leis and Hawaiian prints for Kentucky Select Properties’ eighth annual bash on Aug. 16. The night was filled with festive drinks, Southern and Hawaiian cuisine and karaoke. Guests hula danced the night away for a great cause, Blessings in a Backpack.

Judy Gordon, Shannon Edwards, Mac Barlow and Missy Ormerod.

Lou Winkler, Marci Wilson-Bates, Brooke Feather and Jim and Julie Hurley.

Shannon Edwards and Jay Gulick.

Linda Bell, Gwen Goffner, Regina Jackson-Willis and Andrew Glover.

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Katie Hagan and baby with Karen Brown.

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Dillon Nichols, Steph Horne, Lee Stough, Judy Gordon and John Stough.

Rita Riley and Ryan McCoy.

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Jenny Alvey, Kim Holsclaw and Steph Horne.

Sherry Edwards and Debbie Bruenderman.

Becky and Dave Jennings.

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WITH CELEBRATED PHOTOGRAPHER JOHN H. HARRALSON JR.

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his annual equestrian event, featuring contenders from all over the country, was held Aug. 1-4 at the Shelby County Fairgrounds.

Darryl and Ann Wells.

Candace and Clayton Aylmer.

Blair Nethery, Dalaney Eden, Madison Hurley and Hannah Renfro.

Ray and Cindy Carcione.

Dr. Michael and Emily Barnett, Joyce and Janet Kalmey, Tina and Kim Sanderlin, Austin Wagner, John Franzreb and Hoppy Bennett.

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Austin Waggoner with Rebecca, Lincoln and Ryan Weible.

Beth and J.R. RoBards.

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The complimentary coffee corral.

Skull’s Rainbow Room established in 1948. Printers Alley in Nashville, Tennessee.

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t just made sense: pack an overnight bag and drive south to Nashville to see what all the hubbub was about. My parents visited Nashville when I was a wee tike, and they would return home with stories about Printer’s Alley and the mysteriousness it provoked. Honky-tonks and country music always seemed a little foreign yet familiar to me, and I created stories in my head about cowboy hats and steel guitars. I suppose that was a great influence on my curiosity about Johnny Cash and his wife June Carter Cash (I daydreamed we were related and could sing as well as she did). It also could explain why wearing all black just makes sense to me since Johnny did.

When I finally saw the city skyline, I wondered how many talented folks had found their fame in this place nicknamed “Music City” (imagine the stories if these city walls could talk). I stayed at Noelle Nashville, a newly renovated hotel built in 1930 located smack dab in the center of downtown Nash-

Luxury room at the Noelle Nashville.

ville and conveniently adjacent to Printer’s Alley. Upon arrival, it became clear to me that this ain’t no honky-tonk. The hotel valet greeted me with enough Southern charm to melt even the coldest butter on a homemade biscuit. Noelle is chicly adventurous and designed as an experimental hotel for those folks who want a true Nashville experience.

From the moment you arrive, it becomes more than a place to lay your head.

Luxury begins in the lobby where you check in and are quickly drawn to the retail boutique, Keep Shop, where you can find a Stetson hat made exclusively for Noelle. The artwork is also noteworthy, and each floor features a different artist like Caroline Allison, who has been taking photographs in Nashville for the past 20 years as a historical reflection of life in this special town.

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cranny of the place. The crowning achievement, in my opinion, is the rooftop garden, called Rare Bird, designed by none other than Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens.

“We strive to include partnerships with artists and have over 60 local artists as part of this venture,” Nick said. “The coffee shop is unique. There are no coffee makers in the rooms, but you can get a special coffee corral brought to your room in the morning if you request it (at no charge). We try to speak to the continuum of past, present, future. We are looking at the historical adaptation of this building, but we want it to be very much about today.”

Noelle is all about today, a modern version of what was and still is the place to be in downtown Nashville. Inside the hotel you’ll find Makeready Libations & Liberation, an American tavern-style restaurant that serves up an extensive in-house charcuterie plate and mouth-watering entrees. Nashville still has that air of mystery about it, especially down Printer’s Alley at a place called Skull’s, where you can experience excellent jazz and get a sense of music history.

It’s always nice to get away for a day or two and sip some champagne on a rooftop while surrounded by the buzz of a magnetic city. VT Top: The historic Trade Room lounge.

Above: Makeready Libations & Liberation restaurant.

Left: Janice at the Keep Shop wearing a custom Stetson made exclusively for Noelle.

Below: Printer’s Alley in downtown Nashville.

Photographer Caroline Allison’s portrait of musician Marty Stuart, who played in Johnny Cash’s band before embarking on a solo career on display at Noelle Nashville.

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John Asher, the ‘Face’ of Churchill Downs, Dies at 62

John Asher.

Photo by Chris Humphreys.

For nearly two decades, John Asher shared his horse racing expertise, along with his love for family and music, with the readers of The Voice-Tribune in a weekly column titled, “Horse Sense,” which he ceased writing in July 2016 when his schedule became too hectic. Many of us had the opportunity to work closely with John, who served as vice president of racing communications for Churchill Downs; all of us revered him as a local legend known – quite literally – around the world. The Voice team is saddened by his sudden passing and heartbroken for his family, friends and colleagues. We are grateful, however, to have had the opportunity to know him.

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ohn Asher, who was known as the face of Churchill Downs, died Aug. 27 after suffering a heart attack while on vacation with his family in Florida. He was 62.

An irreplaceable ambassador for Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, Asher joined Churchill Downs, home of the world-famous Kentucky Derby, in January 1997 and had served as vice president of racing communications since March 1999.

“To say that racing has lost one of its giants with the passing of John Asher does not begin to capture the impact this man has had and will continue to have on the Churchill Downs family,” said Kevin Flanery, president of Churchill Downs Racetrack. “His passion for the Kentucky Derby, horse racing, his WKU Hilltoppers, great music and above all else his loving family was genuine and infectious. Racing has lost an icon. I, and many others, have lost a kind and generous friend. We will miss John’s laugh, his unmistakable voice and his unique storytelling. Our hearts and prayers are with his wife Dee, his daughters Heather, Erin and Emma and his grandsons, Cameron and Caden.”

Born Nov. 22, 1955, in Leitchfield, Kentucky, Asher was a proud alum of Western Kentucky University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism.

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Scripps-Howard Award and honors from the Society of Professional Journalists, Radio and Television News Directors Association and Kentucky Broadcasters Association. Asher also was honored seven times by the Associated Press as Kentucky large market radio’s “Best Reporter.”

Horse industry honors bestowed upon Asher include the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners’ Warner L. Jones Jr. Horseman of the Year award in 2006; the Charles W. Engelhard Award for excellence in media coverage from the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders; the Dean Eagle Award from the Knights of Columbus; and a media award from the Kentucky Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.

Asher was selected in March 2010 from a pool of more than 5,500 nominees from the region as one of 128 individuals recognized as Leadership Louisville’s Connectors. These “Connectors” are described as successful in getting things done because of their distinctive style of “trusted leadership.”

Asher was recognized in 2004 as “Public Relations Practitioner of the Year” by the Western Kentucky University School of Journalism and Broadcasting. A former president of the WKU National Alumni Board of Directors, Asher also was honored with a “Summit Award” for his volunteer efforts for the university.

Asher was well-known for his generous community service outreach and volunteerism. He was a former member of the board of directors of the Kentuckiana Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International and was honored as the chapter’s “Volunteer of the Year” in 2004.

Plans for a memorial service that could occur as early as next week will be finalized in the coming days, according to his wife Dee Asher. VT

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John Asher speaking at the Wellspring Derby Preview Party at Churchill Downs in 2011.

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GROVE, RALPH F. Ralph F. Grove, surrounded by family, peacefully passed on Aug. 16, 2018, at the age of 92.

He was born in Pitcher, Oklahoma, one of 12 children who have remained close throughout the years. Ralph left home at 16, joining the Navy, and served in WWII aboard the USS Corregidor aircraft carrier in the Ralph F. Grove.

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A self-made man, he owned and operated many restaurants in downtown Louisville. His great work ethic made him a very successful restaurateur. The Kupie Restaurant at Chestnut and Armory

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was a favorite for downtown business people, including WHAS, Courier Journal, Federal and Telephone Company employees. It was a real family business as his children all worked there. He was widely known for his daily lunch specials, country ham and biscuit and gravy breakfasts and most of all, his famous cheesecake. He generously greeted his customers and friends with an impressive free buffet during the holidays.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Jeane Easterling Grove and his first wife, Ella Leber Grove. Ralph will also be lovingly remembered by siblings, other relatives, Masonic Home friends, & Wentworth neighbors, including a special friendship with Joe Paul & Maria. Also, a special thank you to his Hosparus team, including nurse Cassie for her care and compassion, and to the nurses at Baptist Palliative Care Wing.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Carol (Al) Hinkle, Kathy (Joe) Becker, Ralph (Nuray) Grove, Jr., Wendy (Dale Veron) Grove and his special granddaughter, Wendy Hanger.

The family will receive relatives and friends from 4 to 6 p.m. on Sept. 4, 2018, at Ratterman Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road, “in St. Matthews.” A memorial service and a time of sharing will follow visitation starting at 6 p.m.

HARMON M.D., DONNE DEMUNBRUN Donne DeMunbrun Harmon M.D., 92, died Aug. 26 at the Nazareth Home.

She was a native of St. Paul, Minnesota, and a retired physician who had a family practice in Shively.

She was a graduate of the University of Kentucky and University of Louisville Medical School, and was a member of Sigma Pi Sigma, Pi Mu Epsilon and Alpha Lambda Delta honor societies, Jefferson Co., Kentucky and American Medical Associations. She was a board-certified member of the American Academy of Family Practice and was cited

by Who’s Who in American Women and in Medicine and Healthcare.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Dr. Truman Weldon DeMunbrun; her son, Michael Jerome DeMunbrun; and her granddaughter, Katherine Georgia Webb.

Survivors include her husband, Dr. Donald L. Harmon; son, Dr. Steven M.

DeMunbrun (Gretchen); daughters, Julie DeMunbrun and Suzanne Gilmore (Steve); grandchildren, Suzi Green, James Green (Stacey), Paul B.A. Webb, Andrew T. Webb (Caitlin), Alex DeMunbrun, Holly DeMunbrun and Eric DeMunbrun; and great-grandchildren, Lily Green-King, Julie Green-King, Josie Green-King and Ian Cummins.

Funeral was held on Aug. 29, 2018, at Pearson’s, 149 Breckinridge Lane, with burial following in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation was held preceding the funeral.

Memorial gifts may be made to the Kentucky Humane Society or Hosparus Health.

LARUE, GRACE JOY LERCH Joy LaRue, 90, of Louisville, passed away Aug. 24.

Joy was a devoted Christian, wife, mother and grandmother. She cherished her dogs and visits to the beach and enjoyed music, reading, traveling and cooking. She was resilient and optimistic in all aspects of her life.

Joy was born in Louisville in 1928. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church for more than 50 years, where she volunteered enthusiastically in the kitchen. She was an artist and a member of Homemakers.

Joy was preceded in death by her parents, Christine Emrich Lerch and Marshall Lerch; her beloved husband, Paul Edwin LaRue; and her brother, George Fredrick Lerch.

She is survived by her daughter, Betty Joy LaRue Coffman; son-in-law, Eric Coffman; granddaughters, Anna Christine Coffman and Sarah Kathryn Coffman; nieces, Sharon Lerch Gathright (Johnny) of Longview, Texas, and Sandra Lerch Goodwin (Michael) of Houston; cousin, Michelle Tonna Souder Browning (Travis); and a wealth of great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

The family wishes to thank the compassionate caregivers and nurses at Baptist Hospital, Beehive Homes of Lyndon, Barton House and Jefferson Place, as well as Hosparus Health of Louisville, who appreciated her wit and feisty spirit.

Her funeral service was held Wednesday at St. John Lutheran Church, 901 Breckenridge Lane, with burial following in Resthaven Memorial Park. Visitation was held Tuesday at Pearson’s, 149 Breckenridge Lane.

Expressions of sympathy are welcome in the form of donations to her church or Woodstock Animal Foundation.

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2018 Fall Issue Launch Party Thursday, September 6 5 – 8 PM Kick off the fall season at the first event to be held at the newly renovated Frazier History Museum — now the official start of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail!

The Voice-Tribune reminds you to enjoy our events in moderation. The event is for those over the age of 21.

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FOUR ROSES BOURBON ROCK THE WATER TOWER Louisville Water Tower Park Sept. 1-2 rockthewatertower.com Come enjoy live rock music, bourbon tastings and barbecue vendors for this special anniversary event. Performing acts include The Louisville Crashers, Tony and the Tan Lines, Wax Factory and many more.

Main Library 6:30 p.m. Aug. 30 502.574.1623 Whitney Thornberry will perform the one-woman show “Mary and Her Monsters,” a poignant portrayal of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley’s life before “Frankenstein,” her married life with Percy Bysshe Shelley and more. Birthday cake and tea will be served. The performance is free, but RSVPs are requested.

THE VOICE-TRIBUNE FALL ISSUE LAUNCH PARTY Frazier History Museum 5 p.m. Sept. 6 facebook.com/thevoicetribune Join us as we celebrate the launch of our latest issue and kick off the fall season at the first event to be held at the newly renovated Frazier History Museum, now the official start of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail. Attendees will receive exclusive access to the new Kentucky Bourbon Trail Welcome Center and the Spirit of Kentucky exhibition.

WESTPORT VILLAGE PRESENTS RADIOTRONIC Westport Village 6 p.m. Sept. 7 502.403.9683 Put on your dancing shoes and hangout to music from Radiotronic as they perform sing-along hits from the 70s, 80s and today. You won’t want to miss this free opportunity to grab a bite and have a good time.

BIKE TO BEAT CANCER Norton Cancer Institute Brownsboro Sept. 8 502.629.8060 Pump up your tires, grab your helmet and get ready to roll for a good cause as Norton celebrates a decade of making a difference for families, friends and neighbors beating cancer.

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Ride or a Virtual Ride. All funds raised stay in the community to help patients of Norton Cancer Institute and Norton Children’s Cancer Institute.

LOUISVILLE BALLET’S ROMEO + JULIET GALA Omni Hotel 5:30 p.m. Sept. 8 louisvilleballet.org Join the Louisville Ballet for their annual fundraiser featuring a seated dinner, cocktails and a premium ticket to “Romeo + Juliet.” Don’t miss your chance to see the modern-day take on the renowned romantic tragedy while supporting our community’s ballet.

FIELD & FORK BENEFITING THE PARKLANDS OF FLOYDS FORK Brown-Forman Silo Center 6 p.m. Sept. 8 theparklands.org/field&fork Presented by JPMorgan Chase & Co., this beautiful outdoor fundraiser features a cocktail hour, three-course dinner, live auction and stargazing in the Afterglow lounge.

APPLE PATCH’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY PICNIC Foxhollow Farm 1 p.m. Sept. 9 applepatch.org Apple Patch is celebrating their 30th anniversary with a picnic on the farm. Enjoy activities like hayrides, face painting and bouncy houses as well as live music and a traditional Southern barbecue.

COMING UP GIVE FOR GOOD LOUISVILLE Fourth Street Live!

11:30 a.m. Sept. 13; giving open all day online giveforgoodlouisville.org Don’t miss the biggest day of local giving! Give for Good Louisville will take over our community with 24 hours of online giving hosted by the Community Foundation of Louisville and a mid-day rally at Fourth Street Live!

Make your own mark this

year and give generously to one or more of the 500 local participating non-profits.

THE MUSIC OF JOHN WILLIAMS The Kentucky Center 8 p.m. Sept. 15 louisvilleorchestra.org Bob Bernhardt will open the LO Pops season with an all John Williams concert, featuring some of the legendary composer’s most iconic film scores.

MURDER BY POST: THE STRANGE CASE OF NIGEL DREW The Bristol Bar & Grille Downtown Sept. 15-Oct. 20 eventbrite.com Don’t miss out on this dark and mysterious performance at The Bristol Bar & Grille Downtown. “The Strange Case of Nigel Drew” is full of twists and turns and is bound to make for an exciting evening of entertainment and excellent food.

PLAN AHEAD CELEBRATION OF EDUCATION GALA Omni Hotel 6 p.m. Sept. 21 familyscholarhouse.org Join Family Scholar House as they celebrate the many accomplishments of their graduates. WLKY’s Vicki Dortch will preside over the program and entertainment will be provided by Endless Summer Band.

SALUTE TO THE GAME LUNCHEON Galt House Hotel 12 p.m. Sept. 27 ceflou.org In celebration of the nationallyrecognized rivalry of the annual Saint Xavier-Trinity high school football game, the Catholic Education Foundation will host its 11th annual luncheon.

The annual football game will take place at 8 p.m. Sept.

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n the 35th anniversary of the original Rock The Water Tower, the music festival returns bigger and better than ever to Louisville Water Tower Park this Labor Day Weekend – Sept. 1 and Sept. 2.

Four Roses Bourbon Rock The Water Tower 2018 will have all the energy and power of the original festival, featuring Louisville’s favorite headlining bands like The Louisville Crashers, Wax Factory and Tony & the Tan Lines. Other highlights will include a bourbon tasting lounge, mouth-watering barbecue and party atmosphere worthy of Louisville’s last big celebration of the summer.

Rockin’ music. Rockin’ bourbon. Rockin’ BBQ. The festival has it all and begins Sept.

1 when From Paris takes the stage from 4 to 6 p.m. and will be followed by Thumper & The Plaid Rabbits. Headlining on Saturday will be Louisville’s favorite cover band, Wax Factory, to perform the top hits from the 60s up to today.

The action resumes on Sunday with an allstar lineup starting with Mood Ring Engagement from 4 to 6 p.m. From there, Louisville Water Tower Park sets sail with Tony & The Tan Lines – a yacht rock band that is self-proclaimed as “the world’s hottest, sexiest musical adventure.”

Closing out the weekend in style will be The Louisville Crashers. Certified platinum selling artists and widely recognized as one of the nation’s best party bands, The Louisville Crashers are the perfect band to put an exclamation point on Rock The Water Tower.

BBQ & BOURBON TASTING LOUNGE AND MORE If you think the music at this festival rocks, wait until to you taste the barbecue. Or the funnel cakes. Or the small-batch bourbon.

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Rock the Water Tower Returns Mark Maxwell of The Louisville Crashers.

Rock The Water Tower gives you the opportunity to enjoy some of the best pit smoked BBQ in the state of Kentucky from regional favorites like Momma’s Mustard, Pickles & BBQ and The House of Brisket.

Four Roses Bourbon Rock The Water Tower is also where you’ll find some of the finest hand-crafted bourbons you’ve ever sipped in the Four Roses Bourbon Tasting Lounge. For a nominal fee patrons can taste more than 25 of the finest bourbon brands.

There’s also Sailor Jerry Rum, cocktails with Four Roses Bourbon, Milagro Margaritas, Reyka Vodka and the popular Budweiser Bar.

TICKETS AND TIMES PLUS FREE PARKING The Four Roses Bourbon Rock The Water Tower begins Saturday with gates opening at 4 p.m. and running until 11 p.m.

On Sunday, the festival begins at 4 p.m. and closes at 11 p.m.

Walk-up festival admission is $16.

Online tickets only can be purchased in advance at rockthewatertower.com. Admission is free for children 10 and under. Parking is also free! Lawn chairs and blankets are welcome, but guests must leave pets, food and drink at home.

The event is sponsored by Four Roses Bourbon, Kroger, Bud Light, Sailor Jerry Rum, Reyka Vodka, Milagro Tequila, Hendrick’s Gin, Cunningham Campers, Courier Journal, WHAS11, Events LLC, WFPK, The Voice-Tribune, iHeart Media, Oldham County Electric, Louisville Inflatables, Kentucky Indiana Productions, Pennant Litho, Sunbelt Rentals, Rent & Rave, Signs Now and Kentucky Indiana Productions.

For the full event calendar, performance schedule and sponsorship information, please visit rockthewatertower.com or call Jennifer Washle at 502.583.0333. VT

Tony and the Tan Lines.

BAND SCHEDULE Sept. 1 From Paris – 4 to 6 p.m.

Thumper & The Plaid Rabbits – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wax Factory – 9 to 11 p.m.

Sept. 2 Mood Ring Engagement – 4 to 6 p.m.

Tony & The Tan Lines – 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Louisville Crashers – 9 to 11 p.m.

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Faculty Gala Concert Featuring School of Music faculty artists in both solo and chamber music ensemble performances.

Friday Evening September 14, 2018 8:00pm Comstock Concert Hall Free

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LOUISVILLE WATER TOWER PARK DAY OF SHOW ADMISSION

TASTING LOUNGE OVER 30 BOURBONS!

ONLY $16

AT THE WATER TOWER GATE

• INFLATABLE FUN for the KIDS (sponsored by the Courier Journal)

• GREAT BBQ & CRAFT market • BIG SCREEN UofL vs Alabama • KIDS & PARKING: (under 10)

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