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Contents

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Butchertown Grocery Bakery is opening soon.

Why we should all shop local.

An extravagant fashion editorial captured inside Lincliffe.

New in NuLu

Spend Small 44

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The Order of Nature

A look at the latest collaboration from Teddy Abrams & The Louisville Orchestra.

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A Classic Country Estate Inside the storied home of late mystery writer Sue Grafton and her husband Steven Humphrey.

Fit for Fall

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Celebrating a Tradition of Fashion Photography and the 2019 Photo Biennial.

Meet the 2019 class of New and Future Voices of Philanthropy.

Shifting the Focus to Living

How Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana is changing the lives of those affected by cancer.

The Voice of Modern Style

An upbeat workout to help you prepare for hiking this season.

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The Changemakers

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A Splendid Feast

Sitting down with style icon Douglas Riddle.

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What’s at Stake

Churchill Downs is giving back more than ever and furthering its reach in horse racing.

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Honoring Excellence

Louisville’s semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program.

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Letter from the Publisher Elevate the everyday with unsurpassed tradition and genuine passion.

Becoming publisher of The Voice-Tribune has been exhilarating. It is an honor to step into this new role and embrace a clear vision for the evolution of each forthcoming issue.

This iconic publication is fueled by a creative collaboration between our community (you) and our entire team, who contribute specific talents to bring to life The Voice of Louisville monthly magazine. Our staff works diligently to produce quality content time after time. That focus not only serves our readers but brands our intentions with the utmost trust from each and every one of you. As you continue to support our efforts with loyalty and a sense of anticipation, let us continue to engage you visually and intellectually.

Allow me to share one of my favorite quotes from Sir Richard Branson: “Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.” May we all have such courage and make a conscious effort to speak up as well as listen when the opportunity arises. As we move forward to the next chapter together, keep an eye out for a few changes within the pages that will delight you and exemplify discerning luxury. All the while, we’ll continue “keepin’ it local” with a feeling of something familiar, inviting you to nestle into your favorite chair and peruse the latest issue cover to cover. Whether you prefer a “cup of joe,” a glass of bubbly champagne or a sip of bourbon to accompany your reading experience, take it all in and know that after 70 years, The Voice-Tribune is deeply rooted in our community and will continue to flourish. Thank you for supporting us and our legacy.

Let us hear from you. After all, it is your VOICE.

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Nearly two years ago, I was hired to serve as editor in chief of The Voice by then-publisher Laura Snyder. Together – with our amazing team – we transitioned from a weekly publication into a beautiful monthly magazine that, thanks to you and our advertising partners, has continued to evolve over its 70 year history.

Laura is now Chief Operating Officer of Red Pin Media, the company that owns The Voice, and Janice Carter Levitch – a long-time supporter and columnist – has assumed the role of publisher, which makes me incredibly happy. We have known one another for years and have forged a strong friendship we both value.

Janice is the epitome of The Voice, and her vision will guide this iconic publication in ways no one else could. That’s why I have decided it is the right time for me to step down as editor in chief.

In April, I was given an amazing opportunity to serve as the solo host of WHAS11’s “Great Day Live” weekday morning show. I also continued to serve as editor of The Voice and editor and co-founder of Extol Magazine, a publication based in Southern Indiana that I own and operate with my husband, Jason Applegate. In addition, I am the mother of a wonderful 3-year-old daughter, owned by six furry family members, give back to the community in various ways and, as I am soon heading into my 45th year of life, have begun to take balancing my work life and personal time with seriousness.

The Voice is growing in myriad ways and will continue to do so, and with Janice at the helm, I leave The Voice in incredible hands.

Although leaving is bittersweet, it’s the right thing for the publication, for my family and our business, and, ultimately, for me.

I am extremely grateful to Laura for hiring me nearly two years ago to help shape the vision of The Voice. She is the consummate professional and as smart and sophisticated as you will find in our industry.

For years, I admired her from afar, but when given the chance to work for her – although she always said I was working “with” her – I jumped at it, and am better in numerous ways because of her.

I also had the good fortune of working most closely with Art Director Britany Baker and Managing Editor Mariah Kline, two immensely talented individuals I respect and also adore. They made work a true joy.

I am also thankful to the advertising partners who support The Voice, and, especially, to our readers. Juggling three jobs hasn’t been easy, but I always kept you in mind and want you to know Janice and her team will, too.

While I will no longer serve as The Voice’s editor in chief, I will remain a reader and avid supporter – and Janice will continue to join me every other week on WHAS11’s “Great Day Live,” which has forged a partnership with The Voice.

I have never been great at goodbyes – I’m that person who thanks a party host and then quietly exits before anyone realizes I’ve left – so, I’ll end this, my last note, by simply saying thank you. I can’t wait to see what happens next.

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s the weather begins to cool down, most of us are putting away our swimsuits and reaching for our sweaters.

With looser clothing on our bodies and holiday feasting still a few weeks away, it’s the perfect time to treat yourself to something sweet and savory.

NuLu will soon have a spot to indulge when Butchertown Grocery Bakery opens its doors at 739 E. Main St. Much to the delight of sweet-toothed Louisvillians, Butchertown Grocery’s Owner and Executive Chef Bobby Benjamin and his team are ready to expand. Since opening in 2015, the current bakery space inside the beloved restaurant has become much too small for pastry chef Barbara Turner and her crew.

“It was truly amazing to see how much they were able to produce in such a small

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space while never compromising quality or technique,” says Benjamin. “I am beyond excited to see what they can do with more space.”

On the menu, diners can expect bakery staples like pastries, cookies and cupcakes as well as breakfast and lunch sandwiches, grain salads and even take-home dinner options like lasagna and chicken pot pie.

As for beverages, the bakery is partnering with Good Folks Coffee Company to provide the best brews possible as well as sodas, kombuchas, beer and bourbon.

The interior design of the bakery is being handled by Bittners, located right next door to the new space. The Bittners team also curated the look of Butchertown Grocery and is eager to bite into the new project.

“Butchertown Grocery was designed to play as a canvas for art, and (in this case) the art was the food,” says President and

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COO Douglas Riddle. “Butchertown Grocery Bakery is the same concept – a strong foundation of design to support the art of pastries.”

Benjamin says the bakery will be a true extension of Butchertown Grocery, meaning the clean and modern visual appearance will carry over.

“The great thing about really good design and really good food is (that) you can repeat yourself,” says Riddle. “A great recipe for a meal is the same as a great plan for design. Why change it?”

Fans of Benjamin and his staff are already eager to have access to artisan foods and the bakery. But, what is Benjamin most looking forward to seeing?

“The look on Chef Barbara’s face,” he says. “She means the world to me and has worked incredibly hard to make this vision a reality.” V NOVEMBER 2019

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Arts & Entertainment

The Order of Nature Inside the latest collaboration from Teddy Abrams & The Louisville Orchestra

By MARIAH KLINE Album art courtesy of DECCA GOLD/UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP

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n Oct. 18, My Morning Jacket’s Jim James and Teddy Abrams & the Louisville Orchestra released their collaborative album, “The Order of Nature.”

The album is made up of songs written by James with symphonic suites composed

by Abrams.

“The Order of Nature” was recorded last year at the 2018 Festival of American Music, where the collection was first performed, and the second night’s performance is what is heard on the album.

Within each track, Abrams worked to create what he calls a “musical atmosphere.” Rather than the orchestra serving as a backup to the rock star, each note becomes part of a larger world.

“It gives it a lot of depth, so instead of just listening to a song that’s flat in front of you, you feel like you’re actually in this world,” Abrams says. “Jim created the melodies and the basic framework for the songs and, of course, the lyrics, so my job was to really delve into that and draw out

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the material that he had already created.”

Using the natural world as inspiration has long been an element of James’ work, and Abrams says the rocker strikes a good balance – addressing a significant issue without inciting division.

“He brings this almost older world prophetic vision to his music,” Abrams says.

“He wants to talk about important subjects in a way that everybody can feel like they’re a part of. … He doesn’t do it in a way that preaches; he does it in a way that invites you to be a part of the music.”

“The core idea to me is trying to reflect on the fact that nature doesn’t know how to hate,” James said in a press release.

“Humans are part of nature, obviously, but why do we have this thing called hatred and how do we get rid of it? We’re fighting nature and thinking we can prevail over nature, but we’re killing each other and killing the planet.”

Following the album’s release, James, Abrams and the Orchestra traveled to New York for a sold-out record launch

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party and a performance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.”

In the coming months, they also have scheduled performances in Seattle, Washington, and Denver, Colorado. By showcasing this project throughout the country, Abrams hopes to share the talents and magnetism of Louisville with more and more people.

“We’re trying to tell the world that Louisville is a great cultural capital with truly creative work,” he says. “It should make the town a leader and a flagship city for American art and culture, but to do that you have to tell your story. …

All of this work that we’re doing in New York is to support that vision so that we can tell Louisville’s story and show what it means to be a musician in Louisville right now.” V “The Order of Nature” is available now to stream and purchase. To learn more, visit louisvilleorchestra.org or call 502.587.8681.

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A Classic Country Estate

The home of late mystery writer Sue Grafton and her husband Steven Humphrey tells a story all its own.

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incliffe sits like a jewel among the storied mansions of River Road, overlooking nearly 30 acres of gardens, woodlands and the Ohio River. Families have come and gone, but the myriad of stories within its majestic walls could fill a book.

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what Steven Humphrey and his late wife, internationally beloved mystery novelist Sue Grafton, had in mind when they purchased the property 20 years ago.

“There were holes in the walls and the ceiling on the third floor,” said Humphrey.

“Linoleum was everywhere. We first looked at the house in 1999 and knew it had to be restored.”

Grafton, who revolutionized the mystery novel genre with her “alphabet” series featuring gumshoe Kinsey Millhone, was born in Louisville but spent many decades in California, where she and Humphrey also have a home in Santa Barbara (which is currently on the market.) Grafton passed away in 2017 following a battle with cancer.

Lincliffe, which is on the National Register of Historic Places, is a classic Georgian Revival estate with nearly 15,000 square feet on three floors and includes seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms. It was built in 1911 for the prominent Belknap family. In the 1920s, the Crawford family moved in, and later in 1945, Lincliffe was purchased by the Gheens family, who lived in the home until the early 1980s. Later, Helen Combs resided at Lincliffe for several years until Grafton and Humphrey discovered it in 1999.

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Walking through the front garden to the understated entrance takes you into a classic country house that could easily have been plucked from the English Cotswolds.

Bittners, which was founded in 1854, was already well established in Louisville when Lincliffe was constructed. Grafton and Humphrey called on the renowned design firm to recreate the former grandeur of their newly purchased, but faded and failing, home.

“We had to restore it completely,” said Douglas Riddle, president and COO of Bittners. “I believe Bittners used the original house plans when our team first met with Sue and Steve.”

“We gutted the kitchen to the concrete walls and ran new electrical,” said Humphrey. “We took a wall out between the scullery kitchen and the cooking kitchen. Structurally, we redid the third floor and built our offices, redid the bathrooms and built a theater room. It was fun, but a lot of hard work.”

The interior is classically sumptuous yet comfortable, a look that was a mix of the couple’s tastes and the design eye of Bittner’s retired designer Patrick Welch.

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task. Welch and his team of designers over the years, including Bittners Vice President of Residential Interior Design Lori Andriot, filled the house with rich colors, fabrics and special touches that bring the essence of the lush gardens outside into the interior of the home.

“You don’t see this level of custom design much anymore in Louisville,” said Riddle.

“The hours of artisanship that went into all the pieces, the quality and layering of fabric and all the custom furniture and fabrics are just phenomenal. It really is, sadly, becoming a bit of a lost art of design.”

The dramatic antique red and gold-etched ceiling in the main transverse hallway is set off by room after gorgeous room. Light rushes in from a series of French doors leading to the gardens and terraces. The hallway features Empire-style hanging brass lanterns, gold embellished mirrors and window treatments by Carlton V. with Stroheim trim.

Four Louis XIV armchairs with antique needlepoint insets over Cowtan and Tout velvet fabric dot the hallway.

An original billiards room, paneled in dark wood, holds Humphrey’s prized 1905 Brunswick pool table. Two original cubbies on either side of the ornate fireplace were changed into closets at one point.

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As expected, the library was a favorite haunt for Grafton. She helped design the room with Bittners and created a comfortable reading room with floor to ceiling bookshelves filled with her novels and a host of other contemporary works from mystery colleagues and other writers. Art and treasures collected in the couple’s world travels fill shelves and tabletops.

Nearby, the music room featuring a grand piano, is open and airy. A Lee Jofa sofa and Edward Ferrell club chairs in a red and cream Clarence House fabric welcome guests. Four Louis XVI side chairs covered in Scalamandre fabric provide additional seating. The draperies are parchment colored linen by Calvin.

A stunning sunroom with lattice woodwork throughout is a perfect spot for

entertaining. It’s a favorite room in the winter when snow falls and creates a snow globe effect with the massive windows and doors. It has been converted into a home office by, and for, Humphrey’s new love, Janice Carter Levitch (publisher of The Voice-Tribune).

In the dining room, a crystal chandelier holds court over a custom-designed mahogany table and crimson silk chairs by Bittners with seating for up to 18 guests.

Nearby is an antique sideboard holding silver serving pieces. Blue haze silk plaid draperies complement exquisitely hand-painted rare French Zuber scenic wallpaper.

Up a sweeping main staircase, the second floor holds tastefully designed bedrooms and bathrooms in a traditionally English country house design. The third floor beckons (via the staircase or an antique lift for two) and features a massive windowed hallway that leads to Grafton and Humphrey’s respective custom-designed offices, a bathroom and a theater room, complete with kitchenette, leather

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Humphrey has plans for the cavernous hallway. As he prepares to sell their Santa Barbara home, he wants to bring back art and a host of antique scientific instruments that Humphrey, who is a philosopher of physics, has collected. He plans to create a gallery for the art and antiques along the third-floor expanse.

Back downstairs, the enlarged kitchen is modern, light-filled and functional, creating a welcome space to harvest vegetables and fruit from the Lincliffe gardens.

When Andriot took on the redesign of the morning room in 2015, she followed the lead of the design before her.

“I wanted to preserve Lincliffe’s existing glamorous vibe, which was reminiscent of ‘The Great Gatsby’

or ‘Downton Abbey,’ while adding a more informal flare,” Andriot said.

“The morning room was a more intimate space that Sue and Steve used quite often for reading and unwinding. I wanted to reflect the room’s elegance in a relaxed manner while keeping the focus on the exquisite views.”

“In order to achieve the restfulness they requested, I used a softer, muted color palette of smoky greys and blues,” Andriot added. “These hues captured an atmosphere of hazy mornings that allowed the beauty of the outside to be present in that space.”

Lincliffe’s expansive gardens are no less magical than the mansion’s interior and are a personal haven for Humphrey, who actively attends to his creations each day. Since acquiring Lincliffe, Humphrey and his colleagues Jeff Baldwin and Rick Heavrin have transformed the rolling

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Humphrey discovered that John Olmsted, nephew of the legendary Frederick Law Olmstead, created the original site plan in 1905 and worked on terracing, planting trees and developing hardscape designs. In the late 1930s, noted landscape architect Bryant Fleming created the boxwood gardens and added the fountain, but other plans were never executed.

“It makes my imagination go, ‘Ooohhh,’” enthused Humphrey. “My gardens are like Sue’s books – I continually edit them.”

Humphrey’s garden “rooms” include a spectacular homage to the four seasons, an expansive allee of tall trees leading a path to vistas overlooking the Ohio River, herbaceous border gardens based on Kew Gardens in England, a wildflower garden, vegetable garden and a greenhouse, and includes beehives that produce a wealth of fresh honey each summer.

Humphrey meticulously plots an ever-changing inventory of flowers, plants, trees and statuary. “Once, about 10 years ago, I planted 7,000 tulips,” he said. “I have spectacular pictures of my ‘four seasons’ theme of tulips in white, pastels, oranges and rust colors. And, you know what? None of them came up the next year.

That was the last time I did that!”

When Sue once commented that most of his gardens were hot and sunny, Humphrey created a cool shade garden for her. “It’s turned into one of my favorite gardens,” he said. “I planted woodland plants, hostas, ferns and more and added a fountain and benches. We’ve placed a plaque there in the shape of a book and named it the Sue Grafton Memorial Shade Garden.”

Inside and out, Lincliffe is truly a little piece of heaven on earth.

“When I first arrived (here), I was immediately taken by the entire experience,” said Bittners’ Andriot. “The grounds are magnificent. The estate has such a presence with its breathtaking architecture. It was an honor to work with Sue and Steve and be a part of Lincliffe’s history.”

Humphrey has no plans to leave Lincliffe. “I want people to visit, see it, have events here and enjoy the experience,” he says. “Lincliffe has been a joy and a true labor of love.”

“Lincliffe has such grace and style and if you listen closely, it tells a beautiful story, much like it’s owner did,” said Andriot.

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he autumn’s brisk weather and gorgeous colors may be off to a bit of a late start for most of us, but I am still welcoming the season with open arms and hiking boots by the door! I could probably come up with 100 great reasons to celebrate fall hiking, but here are my top five: 1. Cooler temps make for MUCH happier hiking dogs, hiking kids and hiking partners. Odds are, complaints will be scarce as they enjoy the beauty around you without worrying about sweat and sunburns.

2. The amazing smells! Deeply inhaling the crisp air while you tromp through the fallen leaves – does it get any better?

Maybe when you add in the smell of an evening campfire.

3. The changing colors and vibrant foliage are breathtaking, not to mention a treat for you photography lovers. Reds, oranges, yellows, greens, browns with the backdrop of a clear blue sky.

4. Let’s be sure to appreciate the fewer crowds on our fall hikes. With the school year, extra-curricular activities, fall sports and upcoming holidays added on top of the daily grind, the traffic flow on the trails is definitely lighter.

5. I’m going to say it – we like the wardrobe change! Flannels, sweatshirts, layers.

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Don’t tell me you don’t get excited when you pull that favorite hoodie out for a brisk morning hike.

But if you usually exercise on steady ground in the gym or exercise on the road, you’ll want to start preparing for rougher terrain before hitting your favorite trails.

I engaged my good friend Kira and her daughter Milly to start a total body workout plan that will strengthen your lower body and build endurance before you head out on those big hikes.

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Hinge at the hips and bend the right knee, lowering into a side lunge. Simultaneously, keep the left leg fully extended and transition weight to the left foot, hands positioned in front of the chest. Rise and repeat the side-to-side sequence, traveling to the left.

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With core engaged, exhale and jump straight up, driving right knee and left arm forward, swinging the right arm back as both elbows remain bent and close to your sides. Return to starting position then quickly switch feet to repeat on the opposite side.

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here’s no shortage of small businesses in Louisville, where one can find almost anything they need or want.

However, the convenience of online shopping and the reduced prices offered by big-box retailers can tempt even the most loyal of customers.

As we approach the holiday season, it’s important to remember the massive impact we make when we support our local business owners. From invigorating the local economy to receiving a personalized experience, there are so many reasons why we should all be shopping small.

Investing in Our Community “When shopping locally, you help keep more money in the local economy, invest in entrepreneurship, create local jobs and help the environment by saving on transportation and packing,” says Jordan Hocker, assistant ladies buyer at Rodes For Him For Her. By spending money at local businesses, Louisvillians are also supporting the

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In order to help our city thrive, we have to do our part in holding up the unique enterprises that live here. This season, let’s support Louisville’s culture and continue to put our money where it matters.

“I believe small business has a direct impact on the diversity of the city,” says Jack Mathis, owner of Work the Metal. “It gives people a taste of Louisville not otherwise found in a major department store.”

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he Voice of Louisville has proudly covered Louisville’s nonprofit community for the last 70 years. We have admired the work of the countless individuals who give of themselves to help others and make our city a benevolent community. For the last two years, we have partnered with the Community Foundation of Louisville (CFL) to recognize young philanthropists in our city. This year, three exceptional people between the

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ages of 21 and 35 were selected as the next class of New Voices of Philanthropy, while one person under 21 was selected as our Future Voice of Philanthropy.

Our selection committee – made up of staff members from The Voice and the Community Foundation as well as previous New Voices honorees – carefully narrowed down this year’s nominations to these five philanthropists. Each New Voice will receive $1,000 to donate to the cause they are involved in and the Future Voice will receive $500, thanks to CFL. “These honorees exemplify how

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philanthropy makes a lasting impact in our community,” says Jan Walther, CFL’s vice president of marketing and communications. “The Community Foundation is proud to celebrate the passion and commitment of these generous, game-changing leaders. Partnering with the Voice-Tribune for this recognition has created the opportunity to inspire others to take action, make a difference and be a force for good.”

As you get to know our New Voices and Future Voice, we hope you will be inspired by their efforts, their work ethic and the spirit of generosity they each possess.

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awn Shannon has been involved with C.H.O.I.C.E. (Children Have Options in Choosing Experiences) since her early childhood.

The nonprofit works in prevention and early intervention with high-risk and at-risk youths and adolescents, teaching them to make positive life choices.

Shannon’s mother Liz Sias-Shannon, the executive director and founder of the organization, recruited her daughter to assist with Red Ribbon Week activities starting at the age of five, and before long, Shannon had caught what she calls the “social work service bug.”

In high school, she conducted self-esteem workshops for elementary and middle school girls, and in college, she pursued studies in sociology and social work. After working with Child Protective Services following graduate school, Shannon realized C.H.O.I.C.E. was where she needed to be in order to maximize the help she could offer to children.

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Dawn Shannon the time,” she explains. “I just started volunteering and writing grants in order to create a position for myself.”

Since 2015, Shannon has worked closely with abused youths and adolescents, providing invaluable support to some of the community’s most vulnerable young people. Thanks to the C.H.O.I.C.E.’s counseling and mentoring programs, these children feel seen and heard by trustworthy adults.

“Young people need to understand what they believe, how they feel and what they want to do,” she says. “They need adults to guide them to that – not tell them what to do. We’re a guiding principle to youths who are experiencing any kind of trouble or having issues with their resiliency within life.

“I have a personal mission statement,” she continues. “It’s to build a community of givers who are concentrated on transformational community change.

C.H.O.I.C.E. allows me to live out my mission statement.”

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s someone who has always considered herself a giver, Antigona Mehani knows she was meant to work in service of others. After realizing she needed an outlet to give back every day, Mehani quit her job in the private sector to pursue a more meaningful career.

“I had no plan B,” she recalls. “It was probably one of the craziest, scariest, best decisions I’ve ever made. It completely changed the trajectory of my career. I knew volunteering wasn’t going to be enough, but that’s how I started.

I wrote to Kentucky Refugee Ministries and said I would like to volunteer if they had any opportunities. That email led to an interview for a position there, and that’s where my life changed and I was able to work directly with refugees.”

Today, she serves as the director of development for Americana Community Center, a nonprofit that provides holistic services to Louisville’s refugee, immigrant and underserved populations. They work with thousands of people from more than 100 countries each year, helping them not just survive but thrive through educational opportunities, family support, career and financial development and more.

One of Mehani’s primary goals is to create a common language where leaders and philanthropists understand their impact and how changing one life can have a domino effect.

“I really want to develop a platform where we’re no longer misunderstanding each other and assuming that one group is better than another,” she says. “Everyone should have access to reach their potential and do and love as they please.”

She also strives to lift up and inspire others in the way that she was as a young adult.

“I’ve been given so much in my life and have been so fortunate to be surrounded by people who supported me personally and professionally,” she says. “I feel like if I don’t give back that I’m wasting the resources and platform that I’ve built. ... I love this community. This is my home. We’re lucky we work in this place where nonprofits are a wonderful way to combat the current issues in our community.”

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y mom always tells me, ‘To whom much is given, much is expected,’” Stephanie Hall Barrett says.

As president of the board of directors at KMAC Museum, Hall Barrett is sharing her gifts and collaborating with other board members to further their reach. The museum’s mission is to connect people to art and creative practice through exhibitions, education and outreach.

“I was really lucky enough to grow up with the arts as part of my school curriculum, not as an extracurricular activity,” she says. “My big thing is trying to make KMAC a location for folks who might not have the arts in their day to day curriculum or routine. Let us be that (place) where they can come to enjoy and question and learn and be creative. It’s so important not only for young individuals but for adults as well.”

By trade, Hall Barrett is a personal insurance advisor with Sterling Thompson Company. Her experience and

organizational skills blend well with the creative mind of Executive Director Aldy Milliken and other KMAC board and staff members, all of whom share her passion for the cause.

“I often (address) emails to our board and staff as ‘KMAC Family’” she explains. “I really do feel like we’re a close knit group of individuals who are all trying to achieve the same goal, and that doesn’t always happen.”

Hall Barrett first got involved with KMAC Museum through her grandfather-in-law Al Shands, a well-known art collector and advocate for Louisville’s artists. Shands’ late wife Mary Norton Shands was one of the original founders of the museum in 1981.

“I think our wide reach in the local community would really impress her,” Hall Barrett says. “She also worshipped fashion, so of course she would love KMAC Couture. I get a lot of inspiration and motivation from the family tie that we have – making sure things continue on the course that they were set up on so long ago.”

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tudent, volunteer and advocate Brea Sims is always thinking ahead.

“I have a lot of plans,” the 19-year-old says. “One of my dreams is to be an animator. There are a lot of stories I want to animate.”

At the moment, Sims is finishing up pharmacy technician training at the local Job Corps Center and volunteering with 2NOT1, an organization that works to promote the safety and wellbeing of children.

“I was in foster care when I was a baby along with my brother,” she recalls. “There was a point in my life where I wasn’t looking at the parent that I do have; I was looking at the parent I don’t have.”

2NOT1 works to address the challenges of Louisville’s urban families and support the concept of two-parent households. The nonprofit employs strategies to keep fathers involved, help co-parents work together and provide resources for single parents. By helping remove barriers – including health problems, unemployment and other issues – more children and young adults like Sims can grow up in healthy and nurturing environments.

Within her own friend group, Sims works to share what the leaders and father figures of 2NOT1 have taught her.

She gives particular credit to The Blueprint, a tool used by 2NOT1 to teach young people how to navigate the challenges in their lives.

“I’ve learned how to make myself a better person,” she says. “I’ve learned about The Blueprint, and I feel like everyone needs it. It’s ABCD: A is for attitude, B is for behavior, C is for confidence and D is for discipline.”

Every week, Sims teaches art classes to the children of 2NOT1 while their parents participate in family learning programs. She also works diligently at the nonprofit’s annual events and seeks to expose more children to the arts. Looking ahead, Sims wants to open an organization similar to 2NOT1 that will serve even more families as well as inspire and motivate youths like her.

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Shifting the Focus to Living Through emotional support and engagement, Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana is changing the lives of those affected by cancer.

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members and friends, founded the organization to provide emotional support for those living with cancer.

This summer, Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana officially opened the doors to its new clubhouse on Grinstead Drive, giving staff members and volunteers the chance to help even more people. Fueled by passion and purpose, the caring group of individuals is settling into their new home and preparing for one of Gilda’s largest fundraisers of the year.

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n the last 10 years, Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana has provided essential support to thousands of people affected by cancer. Individuals living with the disease – as well as parents, children, siblings, spouses, friends and all manner of loved ones – gather in the clubhouse each week to find an encouraging community and a home away from home.

For those who have never gotten acquainted with Gilda’s Club, the nonprofit is named after late actress Gilda Radner, who died of ovarian cancer in 1989. Following her passing, her husband, Gene Wilder, along with family

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No matter how long a cancer journey is, your life is worth living during it.”

Gilda’s Club’s new home includes even more rooms for groups to meet in, an expanded community room that can hold almost 400 people, an upgraded Noogieland (children’s area) and a wellequipped exercise room.

“We hope to serve three times as many families over the next five years,” says President and CEO Karen Morrison. “We now have a facility and parking lot that will allow us to do that here.”

The interior design of the new clubhouse and their former home on Baxter Avenue were both completed by Bittners.

Designer Chad Cobb worked alongside the Gilda’s team to maintain the pleasant and soothing vibe that the first clubhouse possessed.

“We were thrilled to be working with the wonderful people at Gilda’s Club for a second time,” says Cobb. “We designed

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this new space with a comfortable, cozy feel – like when you enter someone’s home. The colors, fabrics and textiles are all light and inviting. We did add fun pops of color throughout the space in the pillows and the artwork.”

“All of the Bittners’ team, including our Chairman Laura Frazier, has supported Gilda’s Club for a very long time,” adds President and COO Douglas Riddle. “It is dear to our hearts, and Chad Cobb has done a beautiful design job of capturing the spirit of Gilda’s Club.”

Furnishing and decorating the building was a massive undertaking, but Cobb worked to ensure that every element of the design brought value.

“It’s not just the aesthetics but the functionality,” Morrison says of the pieces he chose. “Chad would make sure that everything is functional and comfortable for the folks who use it. … He tried to make sure we used everything we could from the old building and spend as little money as possible.”

Also in the works are plans to expand into other areas of the city and the state

starting as early as next year. The first-ever Gilda’s Club branch in West Louisville will launch at the Republic Bank YMCA, which is set to open in February.

“The goal is to increase access and eliminate barriers,” Morrison says. “Even though it’s less than five miles away, there are folks who have transportation issues, so we want to go closer into their neighborhoods.”

Hundreds of people gather at the clubhouse each week for support and networking groups, social events, shared meals, fitness classes, educational and artistic opportunities and more. By providing these invaluable resources, Gilda’s Club is changing the way people live with cancer.

Life is Worth Living “So often when a cancer diagnosis comes into the family, it is all-consuming and people within that family do what I call ‘hit the giant pause button,’” explains Morrison. “They think they’ve just got to focus on and fight this cancer, and then they’ll restart life when they get past it.”

Too many people know, however, that

cancer isn’t something you always get past. Many people battle their illness for several years and never get to experience recovery.

“No matter how long a cancer journey is, your life is worth living during it,” she says. “Gilda’s Club is all about shifting the focus to living your life while cancer is a part of it and not letting it be all-consuming – not only for the patient but for the whole family. Not everyone’s focus has to be about fear, isolation and anxiety. Those symptoms are all contagious. Positivity likewise is contagious.”

Overwhelming data shows that the quality of a person’s life, and their chances of recovery, increase when they are in a positive state of mind. Morrison has seen how attitude can make a difference for Gilda’s Club members.

“If you believe that you’re going to get better, you’re more likely to get better,” she says. “If you believe that you’re going to get worse, you’re more likely to get worse. Coming here helps people believe more in the possibilities and in living life while there’s still plenty of life to be lived.”

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The president and CEO has experienced this firsthand in her own life. Several members of her family have gone through a cancer journey including her 23-year-old daughter.

“We were told when she was five that she had probably four weeks to live,” Morrison explained. “Her heart stopped seven times when she was 11, and then she had a recurrence in 2017. But she finished college at Stanford University. She’s driven and she lives her life full of meaning and purpose. She knows that she has a cancer gene and she’s likely to get cancer again, but I don’t know anyone who lives their life with more joy and purpose and style.”

A Night to Remember Though Gilda’s Club has branches across the United States and beyond, all of the funds raised in Kentuckiana are used to help local families. On Nov. 8, Gilda’s will host their annual gala fundraiser, Gilda’s Night, which will be held at

Felisha Dowdy, Gilda’s Night co-chair.

the clubhouse so every supporter has a chance to tour the new space.

The honorary chairs for this year’s event are Dan and Julie McDonnell, the University of Louisville head baseball coach and his wife. Co-chairing Gilda’s Night is Felisha Dowdy, who serves as the vice president and senior community banking and treasury management relationship manager for Paducah Bank’s Louisville office. She first got involved with the cause five years ago through the party’s founder Annette Grisanti, and Dowdy has served on the planning committee ever since.

“It’s not as corporate (as other events),” she explained. “A donor said to me a couple of years ago that it’s the best cocktail party for 350 people. It feels intimate.

You see the reality of what cancer has done and how it’s affected people because

you have those folks there and their families are with them.”

“It’s kind of a magical event that has that right mix of feel-good philanthropy and a unique venue,” Morrison says.

“We hope it’ll be a fun-filled night for those who are here – whether they’re survivors or families of survivors,” Dowdy affirms.

The team at Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana is looking forward to sharing their new space with community supporters and furthering their impact. While their contributions to the cancer world are emotional and not medical, Morrison and company know that their work is making a monumental difference.

“Someone asked me the other day if we do any research to cure cancer,” she recalled. “I said no, but we cure some of the symptoms of cancer: fear, anxiety, depression, helplessness and hopelessness.

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ith my love of style and fashion throughout the years, the first person who came to mind to put on our November cover was Douglas Riddle, a style icon and dear friend of mine. I recently met up with Douglas at the construction site of the new Butchertown Grocery Bakery, situated on Main Street next to Bittners, which was designed by Douglas and his Bittners’ team, including designer Chad Cobb.

JANICE: Thank you for agreeing to do this

feature and letting us see into the more personal side of you which you normally shy away from.

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By JANICE CARTER LEVITCH Photos by J. EDWARD BROWN DOUGLAS: Well, we have been friends for

many years, so I know that I am in good hands.

JANICE: One of the many things that I

have found intriguing about you is your humbleness. Because of our history together, I know about your successful career in the fashion industry. You worked with such greats as De La Renta, Klein, Herrera, Kors, Saint Laurent, and very few people know that about you. From there, you left the fashion world and entered the interior design industry. I have heard that you have worked with top celebrities and fashion designers to national authors and journalists. You never talk about it. Why?

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DOUGLAS: I’m in the service busi-

ness. Clients hire me to do a service for them, and I never lose sight of that.

I work for them and it is for them to talk about it, not me. Plus, I am a little uncomfortable talking about my accomplishments.

JANICE: Let’s talk about the cover for

a moment. I styled the cover and photos showing the two sides of you, the quiet reserved side and then the rock star side with both displaying your great sense of style. Where do you think your sense of style comes from?

DOUGLAS: I think it must come

from my exposure to the European fashion industry early in my career. I attended the collection shows in Milan and Paris for many years and grew to appreciate the vision and craftsmanship that goes into high-end clothing.

I think that there is a big difference between fashion and style. I have always liked owning a few great pieces rather than accumulating a lot of clothes. I am also consistent with my purchases, so if I like a look, for example, I may buy two of an item and wear both for a long time. I don’t need constant newness or trendy pieces which come and go. Less is more.

Comfort is also important, and it comes when a piece has a great fit on your body type. I think sometimes you can see clothes wearing the person rather than the person wearing the clothes. You are the message, not the clothes.

An iconic chair designed by Nanna Ditzel, Denmark, and an abstract print by Malene Birger in an antique Italian frame.

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Fabric by François Fluerat.

JANICE: Who is the designer you

respect the most?

DOUGLAS: Ralph Lauren. He is an

American treasure. He is a genius, an original and the only one who is a constant in American fashion. I love his appreciation of the Native American Indian, which shows up in his collections. I have a great deal of respect for him and his accomplishments.

hair accompanied with a relaxed chic look that you wouldn’t think would be put together perfectly, but yet you always look somewhat perfect. Are you aware of how people in our community respect you and your style?

DOUGLAS: I am very appreciative of

JANICE: Your quote “I am always

touched by the style and beauty of imperfection” really says a lot. In contrast, I find you to be a perfectionist.

How does this work together?

those kind words, and I hope that I contribute to our city with style and design. I’m very passionate about style of any kind – from clothes, buildings, landscapes, interior and exterior design to even things like bike racks, accessories, home items and so much more. Style is so important in our daily lives because it relates to function.

DOUGLAS: Yes, in some ways I am a

JANICE: Yes, I agree! You have always

perfectionist, but I love the imperfection in perfectionism.

JANICE: Just like how great style has

a twist. You always have that messy

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been ahead of the curve, which brings me to a wonderful attribute about you in that you are consistent with who you are. Have you always been confident and secure?

DOUGLAS: I have always had a

strong spirituality within me, so I knew that I could never be broken. I just had to be who I was, even at a young age. All of us – no matter what nationality, ethnicity, gender, sexual identity, preference and many more “boxes” that we are put into – should be able to be who we are and accepted as such.

JANICE: I know that you and Stephen

Lewis, your long-time partner, were married in a teepee on a mountain overlooking Santa Fe, New Mexico.

Can you tell me a little about that?

DOUGLAS: Yes, we did get married in

the mountains accompanied by our good friends John and Patti Moore as our witnesses. It was a small, intimate ceremony.

I am so fortunate to have Stephen with me on my life’s journey. He is so talented and has enriched my life.

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Douglas Riddle with husband Stephen Lewis.

You have taken this 165-year-old iconic company known as Bittners and revitalized it, propelling it into the future. How does that make you feel?

JANICE:

DOUGLAS: I am very proud of the

Bittners team. It takes all of us to make the magic of Bittners happen. I have done none of this on my own.

I really feel that I am the current

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ambassador of this wonderful, nationally-recognized design firm. My mentor Owsley Brown Frazier instilled this deep appreciation for the meaning of Bittners, and today, Laura Frazier continues this tradition. I am very aware and appreciative of how blessed I am to be a part of this iconic brand.

JANICE: Can you tell us about any

current or future design projects?

DOUGLAS: Yes, we just finished up Dr. T. Gerald O’Daniel Plastic Surgery and Advanced Skin Spa Studios located in St. Matthews and Butchertown Grocery Bakery next door to Bittners on Main Street. I have two projects that I can’t say too much about right now, but I am excited about one with Steve Wilson called Barn 8 at historic Hermitage Farm. The other one that I am excited

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“Union of Opposites II”

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Saint Laurent shirt and pants, Prada python belt and old Gringo custom snake skin boots with sterling nail heads.

about as well is a project at Hudson Yards in New York City.

JANICE: You have been philanthropic with your

time, creativity and money for many years. Why is this so important?

DOUGLAS: We live in this community together

and by giving together, we can really make a difference. At Bittners, our motto is “designing for the way you live” which we carry over into our philanthropy with our saying “giving is the way we live.” I have worked with many organizations throughout the years and hold dear to my heart Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana.

We are fortunate to have many hometown heroes in our community. The Frazier and Brown families, along with many other family foundations, continue the great tradition of giving.

Jennifer Lawrence, along with her foundation, has made a huge impact at Norton Children’s Hospital. I have seen with my own eyes how Jen’s gift has saved and enriched so many children’s lives. David Jones, who recently passed, inspired and certainly raised the bar on giving back.

I also don’t want to forget those people who give quietly by volunteering their time and creative talent unconditionally. Giving enriches our community and to me is the best feeling one can ever have.

JANICE: Well, I wish we didn’t have to end this

because it has been great talking to you today for this article. Any final thoughts?

DOUGLAS: Yes, I can’t believe you got me to

do this! Seriously, I am so appreciative of all the support from so many people throughout my fashion and now design years. I am excited about what the future holds. As we say at Bittners, “The best is yet to come.” V

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Celebrating A Tradition of Fashion Photography with The Voice of Louisville and the 2019 Photo Biennial

By LAURA ROSS

More than a Pretty Picture

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hotography is the most ubiquitous art form there is today,” mused Paul Paletti, Louisville attorney, founder of the Paul Paletti Gallery and co-founder of Louisville’s Photo Biennial. “Everyone has an iPhone, and they are their own best photographer, but when does it become art? It doesn’t matter what you’re photographing if you bring an artistic vision to all the skills you use. Then, it can be art.”

Photography is lens-based art, says Paletti. That is more than evident in the hundreds of images that are featured in the 2019 Photo Biennial, currently on show throughout the state.

The Louisville Photo Biennial, now in its 20th year, explores the evolution of photography as art and is an oasis of visual storytelling. Sixty-four galleries, museums, universities and other creative outlets showcase the photography in special exhibitions in Kentucky and southern Indiana.

The 2019 iteration opened on Sept. 20 and will officially close after a reception at Art Sanctuary, located at 1433 South Shelby St., on Nov. 8 But that doesn’t herald the end of the show completely.

“There are a broad number of shows that will continue through November and even to the end of the year,” Paletti said. “The website (louisvillephotobiennial.com) has a full calendar listing of all the venues, events and workshops.”

One of the final shows to open during the run of the Biennial is “Celebrating A Tradition of Fashion Photography,” featuring fashion photography from The Voice of Louisville. The exhibition is hosted by Art Sanctuary and will remain open until early December.

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Left: Photo by Clay Cook. Right: Photo by Steve Squall. Below: Photo by Antonio Pantoja.

The show at Art Sanctuary comes on the heels of “Ali: Beyond the World’s Stage: An exhibition of Photography from the Courier-Journal,” which closed on Oct. 27. Photographs on display at The Voice of Louisville retrospective include archival and new works by some of Louisville’s most notable fashion photographers, including Andrea Hutchinson, Antonio Pantoja, Clay Cook, Steve Squall, Jessica Budnick and more.

“Everyone is excited about it,” said Britany Baker, The Voice of Louisville art director, who, along with her husband Frankie Steele, serves as a board member of Art Sanctuary and organizer of the exhibit. “This show connects media photographers with the art community, which is a conversation that needs to happen

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in Louisville. The Photo Biennial pulls together all types of people who I’d love to see in one room.”

Baker’s enthusiasm for hosting two exhibitions at Art Sanctuary is reflective of many of the Photo Biennial’s venues across the state. Paletti and his team of volunteers work with venues to host a variety of exhibitions, from traditional to contemporary, featuring photographers from Louisville and around the world.

The Photo Biennial includes gallery exhibitions, events, lectures and workshops, all with the goal to educate guests on visual storytelling through photography. Nearly all the exhibits and events are free to the public.

The fashion featured in The Voice of Louisville exhibition tells a unique story.

The images, curated by Baker and the magazine’s editorial team, feature photographs from Red Pin Media publications that span the last decade.

“I’m not choosing the best pair of pants, but what is the most artful photo,” said Baker. “I want to reconceptualize fashion photography and view it as art outside of a magazine. It is art without text or context.

I’m looking for photos that tell a story, are compelling in the abstract and that draw you in and make you want to sit with them for a while.”

Paletti notes that much of the iconic fashion art of the 1920s and ’30s was originally used for retail or advertising purposes, but today, the photography is often considered collectible fine art. He hopes showcasing contemporary fashion photography fosters the conversation of art within a photograph. Photographers participating in The Voice of Louisville exhibition agree.

“I love the creative aspect of fashion,” said photographer and filmmaker Antonio Pantoja. “We often mix things that wouldn’t normally ever go together and create some of the most beautiful work. I saw my friend Clay Cook shoot a set with models in hard hats on a construction site, and it was breathtaking. I think that is so interesting because if you described it to someone verbally, they wouldn’t appreciate the beauty in it. They’d have to see it with their eyes. And to me, that is incredible.”

Clay Cook’s award-winning photography takes him across the globe, where his

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I would liken it to writing a fairy tale book with lots of interesting characters, where fashion allows us to become those fantastical beings.”

keen eye results in striking art. “I believe fashion is an art,” said Cook. “All photography is important, but it’s our job to create impactful images that not only hook the viewer but also try to create images that standout above the noisy digital landscape. A picture can be powerful. A picture conveys character, emotion, perception and a message through light, expression, position and place.

“Fashion photography has the opportunity to have a cinematic storyline,” he added. “Most see it as a fantasy fiction, but with some incredible visual storytelling and down-to-earth concepting, I think it can relate to people from all walks of life.”

Pantoja’s wish is that the photography-as-art resonates with viewers on a personal level. “I always try to tell a story with my work,” he explained. “The only thing that separates us as creatives is vision or imagination. I hope that people interpret my vision, but the funny thing about art is that when you release it, it doesn’t belong to you anymore. It’s sometimes selfish when we create it, but

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when we release it, someone else may adopt it for their own story. Like when (the singer) Adele writes a story about a breakup and millions of people all over the world sing it as it aligns to their own personal hardships. It belongs to them now.”

Andrea Hutchinson photographs many of The Voice of Louisville’s current fashion shoots. She works with a large team that includes photography assistants, stylists and hair and makeup professionals. “With the help of my team, we compose visuals depicting the transformative power of fashion and styling,” Hutchinson said. “I would liken it to writing a fairy tale book with lots of interesting characters, where fashion allows us to become those fantastical beings. I aim to make a viewer stop and look at my images for longer than two seconds. Maybe they are creating their own narrative to fit the moment or imagining themselves as that model, wielding their gaze and jawline like sword and shield, the pleats and drapes of the garments as armor encasing them.”

As the 2019 Photo Biennial winds down, Paletti is already planning for 2021. “The Biennial is a great example of cultural entities working together to put on an event benefiting everyone,” he said. “We want to promote visual literacy and have everyone come out more sophisticated and wiser in their vision and understanding of why photography is important and how it can affect your life.”

Events like the 2019 Photo Biennial make a difference, said Cook. “It’s a phenomenal time for photography, because for the first time ever, photography is so easy to create and manipulate. We shoot photography to preserve a memorable moment in time, as a record that will eventually tell the narrative of our lives. ... Sharing and viewing that narrative is so clear and simple. By sharing our love, loss, vision and opinion, we are compelled to bond with people on a deeper, real level. Authentic stories humanize and influence. Great stories build a bridge of compassion. And, compassion will always strengthen humanity.” V

CELEBRATING A TRADITION OF FASHION PHOTOGRAPHY Fashion Photography from The Voice of Louisville Art Sanctuary – 1433 South Shelby St. (art-sanctuary.org) Nov. 1 – Dec. 2, 2019 The official Biennial Closing Party and Artist Reception is 6 p.m. Nov. 8 at Art Sanctuary and will feature hors d’oeuvres, live entertainment and a cash bar. The event also is the launch of the new LOOK Museum and Gallery Guide.

For more information, visit louisvillephotobiennial.com.

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Churchill Downs is giving back more than ever and furthering its reach in the world of horseracing.

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hurchill Downs is known around the world as the home of the Kentucky Derby, but locally, the company is also known for its expanding racing operations as well as its philanthropic efforts. As a longtime partner of March of Dimes Kentuckiana, the corporation is using its resources to benefit the nonprofit and other important causes.

For several years, Churchill Downs has donated valuable packages to the Signature Chefs Auction, the organization’s fundraising event that features more than 30 of our city’s finest local chefs. Prior to the auction, the company hosts the Signature Social at the track, where supporters can learn more about the work of March of Dimes and how the charity helps moms and babies. On a national scale, Churchill Downs assists March of Dimes chapters throughout the country by donating Derby experience packages to those who normally wouldn’t have access to tickets. In exchange, these chapters then donate valuable prizes to the Kentuckiana chapter.

“It’s our way of being able to affect March of Dimes all over the country but then bring something back for our local chapter,” explains Tonya Abeln, vice president of corporate communications and president of the Churchill Downs Foundation. “As we look at the statistics of premature birth, we understand that it’s an increasing need that we want to support.”

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Abeln and several other Churchill Downs team members have personally experienced the life-changing effects of premature birth. Abeln’s son Luke, now five years old, was born at 29 weeks and spent almost three months in the neonatal intensive care unit.

“He really benefited from some of the research that was made possible through March of Dimes,” she explains. “You never think that these things will happen to you, and then when they do, you realize how important these causes are.”

In addition to supporting several local and regional nonprofits like the March of Dimes, the company makes a significant impact through the Churchill Downs Foundation. This arm of their charitable giving supports industry-related causes such as the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, the Backside Learning Center and Thoroughbred aftercare initiatives. Abeln explains that the foundation’s mission has also recently expanded to include helping the neighborhoods of South Louisville in which the track operates.

“There is so much energy and legacy and history with those neighbors,” she says. “We want to do what we can to support them and their needs. … There are times when our projects are focused on our business, but now we’re looking into how we can help the neighbors around us and be able to offer something to them that’s worthwhile.”

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By Derby 2020, the company will have completed an $8 million expansion of the track’s backside, which will include an equine medical center, three quarantine barns for visiting international horses and increased security. The corporation is also expanding across the state with the recently-opened Oak Grove Racing and Gaming in Western Kentucky and the recently-acquired Turfway Park in Florence, Kentucky.

“We are thrilled to welcome Turfway Park to the Churchill Downs racing family,” says Kevin Flanery, president of Churchill Downs Race Track. “Our team is poised to restore Turfway to its former glory, anchored by Northern Kentucky’s first historical racing machine facility.

The result will be a first-class racing product fueled by increased purses that keeps high-quality horses in Kentucky yearround and appeals to horseplayers nationwide.”

Races at the Oak Grove facility have already begun, and construction of the gaming facility and hotel are currently in progress. In Florence, the company anticipates the creation of up to 400 jobs and around 800 construction opportunities at Turfway Park. As Churchill Downs aims to positively impact the state’s economy and the racing landscape in Kentucky, the corporation maintains its focus on giving back to the community.

“Part of what we want to do includes our community outreach and our corporate

social responsibility,” says Abeln. “We want to be able to donate money and sponsor events as much as possible, but we also want to provide opportunities for people to come to Churchill Downs racetrack and be able to use that product as a platform to raise money for themselves.” V For more information on Churchill Downs, visit churchilldowns.com or call 502.636.4400.

The Signature Chefs Auction will take place on Nov. 14 at the Omni Hotel Louisville. Visit signaturechefs. marchofdimes.org/louisville or call 502.473.6682 to purchase tickets and learn more.

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1. You can refinance your home to pay for other expenses and save interest.

Refinancing your mortgage is a creative way you can use home equity to finance things such as home improvement, debt consolidation, vacations, weddings or excessive debt.

There is a cost associated with refinancing a home; therefore, Class Act will calculate the costs versus benefits of refinancing and determine the most financially beneficial way to move forward.

2. Don’t be discouraged if your credit scores are low.

Low credit score? No worries! While most financial institutions turn people with bad credit away, Class Act educates you on how you can improve your credit by conducting a credit analysis, where we identify opportunities to increase your score. After the member has completed the suggested action items, they are encouraged to return to have a reassessment of their credit report.

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Class Act’s rates and fees are extremely competitive. Class Act is not-for-profit, and profits are poured back into the credit union to benefit members. Our focus is giving every member individual attention. Members can text, email, call or meet face-to-face to discuss all of their financial needs.

Class Act also holds and services many of the home loans.

4. Don’t let intimidation hold you back.

Because Class Act is an education-focused credit union – and we understand that most people don’t know the ins and outs of the mortgage process – a mortgage professional will thoroughly explain and walk you through the entire process. Whether you are purchasing, refinancing or repairing credit, we are here to help.

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he National Merit Scholarship Corporation recently announced the names of high school seniors across the United States who are semifinalists in the 2020 National Merit Scholarship Program. To qualify, students must perform exceptionally in academics, demonstrate leadership abilities and be endorsed by an official of their high school. The Voice of Louisville is proud to share the list of this year’s winners from our community and extend our congratulations to the honorees.

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Naren K. Alluri Sarah E. Bogan Hayden M. Brown Abhishek Chaudhary Kamal Chilukuri Benjamin H. Gediman Shashidhar Gollamudi Lilly Y. Gonzalez Laine E. Hirn William T. Holland Jia-En J. Hu Leo F. Hughes Andrew T. Kook Donovan B. Liem Maxwell S. Martin Emma S. Martinez-Morison Madeline C. Mattheu Sanya K. Mehta Elif Ozyurekoglu Bhavana Pavuluri Aysha Puzhakkaraillath Yizhen Quan Shyam Ravishankar Pranav Senthilvel Shreshth S. Srivastava Raymond M. Suo Ethan P. Tate Kenneth C. Tien Christian A. Tingle Sai Nikhil R. Vangala Caroline G. Youdese Felicia J. Zhong

Eastern High School Harrison J. Evans Jackson S. Jones Matthew R. Mitchell

Highlands Latin School Madison P. Miller Tanay Neotia Chloe G. Walrad

Holy Cross High School Caleb P. Wiegandt

Kentucky Country Day School David J. Brennan Zahra F. Khan Taylor C. Parker Caroline R. Topham

Louisville Collegiate School Molly W. Fitzgerald Aaron G. King Cyril A. LeDoux James C. Relish

Sacred Heart Academy Laura G. Geddie Nell W. Rydzewski Sophie W. Rydzewski Madeline V. Stokes Caroline B. Sumner

St. Xavier High School Patrick M. Leonard Anthony E. Mohr Colin S. Roark John P. Stegman

Trinity High School Michael V. Chou John M. Fernandez Nicholas J. Huls John R. McCalpin Jackson R. McClellan Hunter C. Ruckriegel Logan J. Thomas Bryce M. Thompson Gavin S. Weakley Aden W. Yeager

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Dr. Robert P. Macrae BUILDING A CULTURE OF COMMUNITY AT LOUISVILLE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL

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n July 1, Dr. Macrae arrived in Louisville to begin his new role leading Louisville Collegiate School. Overseeing 640 students from junior kindergarteners to high school seniors, the head of school and his faculty are prioritizing the well-being of students and forming a strong sense of community.

Growing up, Macrae attended the Pingry School in New Jersey, and following a two-year period working on Wall Street, he was convinced to return to the school as a teacher by two of his former instructors. Though he originally had his sights set on business school, he realized that education was his calling and continued to teach at Pingry for 17 years. More recently, he spent 11 years as the head of school at Cincinnati Country Day School.

The Collegiate campus looks pristine following the conclusion of several facility upgrades, including the addition of a new center for engineering, entrepreneurship and design. Thanks to the generous spirit of alumni and donors, the school surpassed its fundraising goal and was able to maintain a strong annual fund.

“I was asked to make the toast for the completion of a $21 million campaign, and I didn’t have anything to do with it,” Macrae laughs.

Since he doesn’t have to embark on a fundraising venture at the moment, Macrae is concentrating on the important matter of student wellness. He and faculty members are focused on teaching students about emotional intelligence as well as self-knowledge and stress management.

“The soft skills that we once thought we were born with – resilience, curiosity and empathy – scientific research is showing us that we can teach these,” he explains. “If you create habits around these activities, we can change our attitudes and the way our brain is wired and change the way we think.

“There’s so much information now about how stressed our children are, particularly older ones,” he continues.

“What is it that we’re doing to create that stress? Some of it is societal, but some of that we are doing. With the high standards for academics comes a level of competition, so

how do we still create a high level of achievement but do it in a way that is not raising anxiety?”

Part of how Collegiate’s staff is accomplishing this is by creating a culture that’s community-oriented and letting students have a say in the life of the school.

“The students are so amazingly motivated and well-behaved that they’ve earned a voice, and a really important voice at that,” he says. “Our discipline system is much more about contemplation and less about shame. ... Let’s have rules that make us good citizens of our community and put the community’s needs above our own. The students are so responsible and guided by the four cornerstones of respect, honor, compassion and responsibility. We can give them great freedom and let them explore with responsibility at a much earlier age than other schools might be able to.”

Macrae explains that the school’s small class sizes also allow for more significant connections between students and their teachers.

“The students are really well-known here,” he explains.

“We get the best of both worlds. Our school is small enough that we develop a close relationship with the students but large enough to have the large scale programs, particularly by high school, that students need.”

The school boasts remarkable theater and strings programs, and the boys’ soccer team is currently ranked nationally. The institution is the only school in Kentucky taking part in the Global Online Academy, which lets students take online classes ranging from medical problem solving to game design and development. Through academics, extracurricular activities and one-on-one engagement, the Collegiate experience ultimately aims to teach children how to be good members of the community.

“We want to consider what we can do to have our students grow up as global citizens who are ready to be successful in any part of the world,” says Macrae. “We have a culture of kindness and commitment to the community, commitment to making the world a better place and commitment to intellectual curiosity and development. We are creating really strong, thoughtful citizens and leaders for our future.”

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Non Profit Spotlight

Left: Bryan Wiegandt and Monica Bohn. Photo by Kathryn Harrington. Center: Josh Moore. Photo

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THE BEST FOR BABIES The 2019 Signature Chefs Auction benefiting March of Dimes Kentuckiana

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2019 Signature Chefs Leadership • Event Co-Chairs: Monica Bohn and Bryan Wiegandt with Century Mortgage Company • Ambassador Family: Erin, Charley and Emory Grant • Lead Chef: Josh Moore, Volare Italian Ristorante • Auction Chair: Anna Hill, Brown-Forman • Lead sponsors: David Fenley Family, Limestone Bank, Kroger, Century Mortgage Company, Century Entertainment & Furnishings and Churchill Downs.

Visit signaturechefs.marchofdimes.org/ louisville or call 502.473.6682 to purchase tickets and learn more.

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ne of the year’s tastiest events will return to the Omni Hotel on Nov. 14. The Signature Chefs Auction will delight more than 600 guests with tastings from 30 local chefs and extraordinary live and silent auctions. At the heart of this entertaining fundraiser is a group of compassionate leaders and a cause that needs the community’s support now more than ever.

Taking the lead this year are event co-chairs Monica Bohn and Bryan Wiegandt with Century Mortgage Company and lead chef Josh Moore of Volare Italian Ristorante.

“We are so thankful to the executive leadership team and the rest of the folks who have consistently supported March of Dimes and the Signature Chefs Auction,” says Kristin Lehman, the organization’s executive director of marketing development. “We would be nothing without our volunteer leaders.”

The Grants – mom Erin, dad Charley and daughter Emory – are serving as the 2019 ambassador family. At the auction, they will share the story of Emory’s premature birth and further educate the crowd on how their family benefited from the work of March of Dimes.

At the 2018 auction, a record-breaking $300,000 was raised for the cause, and this year’s goal is $350,000.

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“We hit an all-time best fundraising total for this event in 2018, and we’re looking forward to hopefully another record-setting year,” says Lehman.

By continuing to support the March of Dimes, volunteers and donors are helping more babies receive the best start possible in life and investing in the health of everyone.

“We could not do what we do without the community support of our events like Signature Chefs Auction,” says Lehman.

“Today, we educate medical professionals and the public about best practices; we support lifesaving research; we provide comfort and support to families in NICUs; and we advocate for those who need us most, moms and babies. … We are fighting for the smallest among us and advocating for their health each and every day. And we do so with the tools, technology and knowledge needed to build a brighter future for us all.” V NOVEMBER 2019

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amily Scholar House’s annual gala was held on Sept. 20 at the Omni Hotel. Bellarmine Men’s Basketball Coach Scott Davenport served as the event’s keynote speaker, and entertainment was provided by the Endless Summer Band.

Proceeds from the Celebration of Education Gala support the programs and services of Family Scholar House that help families break the cycle of poverty through education.

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1. Honorary Chair Jill Bell, Ryan Moorman, Rachel Bell and Tom Bell.

2. Lydia Kotowski and Michele Owen.

3. Marita Willis and Robin Bray.

4. Carlos Rivas and Dawn Michels with Cindy and Ray Carcione.

5. Cynthia and Jake Brown with Cliff and Stewart Ashburner.

6. Christine and Chris Goodman with Travis and Jan Haire.

7. Oracious and Catrena Thomas with the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission and Lincoln Grant Scholar House.

8. Maria and Bennie Pollard.

9. Mary Bowles and Gaby Gobbel.

10. Ebonie Glenn and Aliyah Powell.

11. Director of Admissions at UofL and Family Scholar House board member Jenny Sawyer with UofL Assistant Provost for Student Affairs Angela Taylor.

12. Janna Flowers and Myron Hobbs.

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n Sept. 26, the James Beard Foundation presented the Taste America: Louisville Gala at the Speed Art Museum. A cocktail and tasting reception was followed by a dinner and dessert reception featuring foods from some of Kentucky’s most talented chefs. The dinner menu was created by visiting all-star Chef Richard Blais and local all-star Chef Sara Bradley.

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1. David Grantz, Erica McDowell and Chef Joshua Moore.

2. Mayor Greg Fischer and Alexandra Gerassimides with David Bowen, Colleen and Tom Amoss and Hayley Amoss.

3. Marjorie Pilkinton and Supra Parthasarathy.

4. Koby Ming and Damaris Phillips.

5. Christen Boone, Steven Bowling and Heather Kleisner.

6. Michael Motamedi, Peggy Noe Stevens and Penny Peavler.

7. Stephen Reily, Steve and Terri Bass, Steve Humphrey, Janice Carter Levitch, Kaveh Zamanian and Cameron Leaali.

8. Sarah Drew, Ming Pu and Kate Dobday.

9. Jamie Estes, Sheryl Stone, Chef Sara Bradley, Lisa Morsman and Chef Richard Blais.

10. Janie Musselman with Rhonda Jo and Jimmy Dan Conner.

11. Trevor Claiborn, Ashley Smith, Keith Camden and Karen Andie.

12. Jay Hall, Mary Quinn Kramer, Angela Blank and Don Parkinson.

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n celebration of the opening of the Graeser Family Education Center, supporters of the Waterfront Botanical Gardens attended this elegant outdoor gala on Oct. 5.

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5. Lisa LaRocca, Cathy Yarmuth, Terri Bass and Susan Yarmuth.

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Occasions ON THE TOWN WITH CELEBRATED PHOTOGRAPHER JOHN H. HARRALSON JR.

John H. Harralson Jr. is a veteran photographer and iconic figure in Louisville society. He owned and published The Voice from 1987 through 2005. At the age of 91, Mr. Harralson still regularly contributes to the magazine and can often be seen photographing local parties, galas and sporting events.

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1. The UofL Marching Band.

2. Laura and Bob Slider and Kristen and Tom Lucas.

3. Kaitlyn Tompkins and Katie Baird.

4. Steffany Lien and Allyson Reinman.

5. Todd Mooradian, Jim and Rebecca Allen and Joe Neary.

6. Ryan Tuttle, Megan Edwards, Diego Insuasty, Mike Garuccio and Jason Prado.

7. UofL President Dr. Neeli Bendapudi and Venkat Bendapudi.

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Event Calendar

To submit your event, visit voice-tribune.com

Chenoweth Square Holiday Walk

Festival of Trees and Lights 2019

3907 Chenoweth Sq. 5 to 8 p.m. Nov. 8 facebook.com/ ChenowethSquareWCW

Louisville Slugger Field Nov. 15-17 nortonchildrens.com/ foundation/events

Visit the many fantastic stores in the St. Matthews plaza and get ahead on your holiday shopping.

On Dec. 14, don’t forget to stop by Cheddar Box, Too to meet Santa Claus starting at 3:45 p.m.

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Festival of Trees & Lights. Marvel at hundreds of beautifully decorated trees, wreaths and décor – all for sale to raise funds for Norton Children’s Hospital.

Signature Chefs Auction Omni Louisville Hotel 6 p.m. Nov. 14 signaturechefs.marchofdimes. org/louisville The annual tasting event benefiting the March of Dimes will feature food from 30 of Louisville’s finest chefs as well as gourmet cocktails and unique culinary auction packages.

Candle Glow Gala Louisville Marriott Downtown 6 p.m. Nov. 16 hosparushealth.org/events/ candle-glow-gala Join Hosparus Health in honoring special individuals in our community who serve the organization and help raise much-needed funds for the cause.

Jim and Melinda Rogers, Deanna Douglass, Steve Barthel and Terri and Doug Graham at the 2018 Hosparus Candle Glow Gala.

The Inaugural Bestie Awards Presented by 21c 21c Museum Hotel 6 p.m. Nov. 21 voice-tribune.com/bestieawards Join us for an evening of cocktails and crowns at the first-ever Bestie Awards Presented by 21c! Based on the votes of readers, we will honor the Best Party, Best Dinner Spot, Best Dressed and many more.

Photos with Santa Claus Work the Metal 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 29 workthemetal.com Have your photo taken with Kris Kringle just in time for the holidays! Photos will be taken by Rivertown Photo Booths. To RSVP, visit eventbrite.com.

Joyous Singers in Concert Calvin Presbyterian Church 2 p.m. Dec. 18 calvinpreschurch.org Celebrate the season with a concert by Joyous Singers, a community chorus made up of musicians ages 55 and over. This concert is free and open to the public.

The Speed Art Museum November Events Now open until 8 p.m. every Friday! Plus, check out the After Hours Party on Nov. 15. Visit speedmuseum.org to learn more.

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Tales from the Turf: The Kentucky Horse Nov. 15 through March 1

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The Bacchanal 8 p.m. Nov. 2 Free and exclusive to International Benefactor Circle and Patron Circle members.

Featuring live music from Tony and the Tan Lines Divine and food and drinks by Wiltshire at the Speed. Dress for a midnight garden party. Don’t miss what’s been hailed as the party of the year! Contact 502.634.2717 for ticket/membership information.

Speed Cinema Presents: Midnight Traveler 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 8 3 to 4:30 p.m. and 6 to 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9 2 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 10 Directed by Hassan Fazili “A valuable, first-hand refugee’s story.” –Caryn James, The Hollywood Reporter The story of refugees is most often told by others – journalists, NGO workers and other outsiders who strive to faithfully convey traumatic experiences far removed from their own. When assassins target Afghan documentarian Hassan Fazili in 2015 after he makes a film about Taliban fighters who have laid down arms, he must flee Afghanistan with his family.

Hidden Histories of Kentucky Art with Mack Cox: Tracking New England Footprints in Kentucky Furniture 2 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 10 The Speed Art Museum and the Filson Historical Society present this third installment in a lecture series from historian and Kentucky antiques collector Mack Cox. Kentucky was the first region settled west of the Appalachian Mountains. With wealth generated by fertile Bluegrass soils, Kentucky attracted craftsmen from faraway places with high wages and low living costs.

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New England cabinet makers in the American west.

Women’s Work: The Legacy of Enid Yandell, Kentucky’s Pioneer Sculptor with Dr. Juilee Decker 2 to 4 p.m. Nov. 17 Born on Oct. 6, 1869, in Louisville, Kentucky, Enid Yandell was the eldest of four children who ultimately found her passion in sculpture.

She trained in Louisville and Cincinnati before taking a position at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago, which launched her 40-year career.

Revitalize! Black Women Artists of Louisville in Conversation with Idris Goodwin 2 to 3:30 p.m. Nov. 24 Hosted by Idris Goodwin and co-moderated by Dr. Erica Sutton, associate professor at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, board member of Fund For The Arts Panelists include: Lucy Azubuike: A multimedia artist, Lucy specializes in photography, film, and performance. Sandra Charles: A visual artist, Sandra originally worked as a batik fiber artist before developing a passion for oil painting. Ramona Dallum Lindsey: An artist working with traditional quilting and fine art.

Youth Side-bySide Workshop: Garden Boxes 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Nov. 29 In this youth workshop, participants will enjoy a guided tour of “Ebony G. Patterson …while the dew is still on the roses…” Discover how art and nature connect by creating your own garden box with materials such as lace, glitter and beads. Ages 6 to 12 years. A parent or guardian must also register for the workshop. $5 for members, $10 for non-members.

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Celebration of Life

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avid Allen Jones passed away on Sept. 18, 2019, barely a month after the passing of his wife Betty and as the new grass is beginning to grow on her grave. He died peacefully and at peace, comforted by and content in the presence of Betty’s abiding spirit and the love of his children and grandchildren.

A public man of vision, action, accomplishment and impact, he is remembered by the thousands whose lives he touched for his joyful, focused interest in them as people; in their families and dreams and in the gifts that flowed from their abilities and efforts. He never forgot a name because he cared about the person it represented. He had confidence in people to achieve what they’d never imagined, if allowed and inspired to do their best work. Caring and confidence were the keys to his leadership and his boundless optimism.

A child of the Depression who grew up in West Louisville, David’s civic accomplishments include founding Humana in 1961 and leading it until his retirement as CEO in 2000 and board chair in 2005. His greatest public legacy is transformation.

From a start-up, he led Humana to become the nation’s largest nursing home company, then its largest hospital company and then

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a leading health insurance company when he retired. He believed in “innovation, not preservation” and in abandoning today’s success to prepare for tomorrow’s.

He contributed in so many spheres.

At the request of a president, he led the U.S. healthcare industry in transforming Romania’s broken healthcare system. With the CEOs of UPS and Ashland Oil, he led business and civic support for passage of the Kentucky Education Reform Act in 1990, which transformed and funded dramatic improvement in public education across the state. With Wendell Cherry, he transformed the Louisville arts scene, including by launching Actors Theatre’s Humana Festival of New American Plays.

With son Dan, he reimagined Louisville greenspace and developed the Parklands of Floyds Forks. The list could go on.

David was a man of integrity. On the rare occasions when he exchanged his short-sleeved shirt for a business suit, his values and behavior didn’t change. Those who knew him best treasure how he taught and led by example with grace and humor, the courage to face facts and master fear and delight in others’ lives and cares – even in his last days. Optimism and confidence: As he said to his kids in driveway basketball, “The score is three to three, and I’m winning!”

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He modeled big things but never preached, for example: how a powerful man should treat those without power, how a wealthy man should view his wealth, how a man of any station should treat his wife and how public service is a duty and a joy; intolerance for bad faith actions of any kind and for hypocrisy or pretense; to be kind to animals and to anything weaker than yourself.

When he reflected in public on life lessons learned, number one was always family: “Family is first. Do your job, but enjoy your family and have a life!” He lived this life in deep and enduring love for Betty, with whom he celebrated 65 years of marriage on July 24. He was constant in his deep love for his five children and their life partners and for his 11 grandchildren. He loved and was loyal to his and Betty’s siblings, nieces and nephews. When young, his children took for granted that he’d never miss their sports or school events.

His colleagues marveled that he’d stop anything for Betty’s call.

David believed in action: “You cannot claim the moral high ground by assertion, only by action.” But only when action and thought were paired: “Thought must come before action.” He believed in making decisions fast: “Nothing kills morale and momentum like bureaucratic lassitude!”

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He was a lifelong learner, always reading and always listening, and he acted on what he heard and read. His proudest accomplishments so often came from carefully listening to other people talk about their own interests: The Male High chum whose successful nursing home sparked the launch of what’s now Humana; Dan’s connection of a Floyds Fork waterfall to Frederic Law Olmsted’s 100-year vision of public parks’ impact on a city.

He saw the deepest responsibility of leadership as creating conditions for colleagues to do their best work and in recognizing them for their effective efforts. Creating good jobs and personal opportunities for the hundreds of thousands of people who worked for the enterprises he led gave him joy.

He wanted his community to work, to be better for its people, and he put time and treasure behind these efforts.

He never forgot the 19 years of government-paid education (12 in JCPS, four on an ROTC scholarship to the University of Louisville and three at Yale Law School under the GI Bill) that opened the world to him and never gave up working to improve education for others. He treasured the leadership lessons he learned in the Navy, the opportunity this gave him to see the world and the friends he made while serving.

If he was a great man, it was because he was a good man first. His passion infused us with joy, and his humor made us laugh. By cherishing each one of us, he inspired us to accept and to love wholeheartedly. By his curiosity, he freed our minds; by his boldness, he instilled in us faith; by his perseverance, we learned courage. By his funny fortitude in the face of death, we understand grace. By his fathomless love for his family, his friends and his community, he fills us with hope.

As his favorite poem concludes, “If there’s another world, he lives in bliss; if there is none, he made the best of this.”

He is survived by his and Betty’s children, David A. Jones Jr. (Mary Gwen Wheeler), Susan Jones, Dan Jones (Lisa), Matt Jones (Nancy) and Carol Jones; grandchildren, Nate, Becky, Sara, Logan, Daniel, Ellie, Katherine, Charlotte, Will, Isaac and Benham; sister, Jean Donoho, and brother, Clarence Jones (Denise); sisters-in-law, Mary Kay Alberg, Barbara Jones and Judy Jones; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to David’s caregivers and helpers, including McDonald, Abdel and Kim; to the staff in the Rehabilitation to Home unit of the Nazareth Home in Louisville; and to the nurses, aides, therapists and doctors at and affiliated with Baptist Hospital East, where his multiple myeloma was diagnosed and treated.

Visitation was held on Sept. 23 in the Gheens Foundation Lodge at the Parklands of Floyds Fork.

The funeral service celebrating the life of David Jones will be private. Arrangements under the direction of Pearson’s.

In lieu of flowers, donations to a local charity would be appreciated. David was an enthusiastic supporter of the Parklands of Floyds Fork, of public libraries and of efforts to support and improve education.

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The first exhibition to examine Kentucky’s relationship to the horse through art, featuring paintings, sculpture, photographs, drawings, prints, and manuscripts to tell the story of the horse in the Bluegrass State.

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