The Voice-Tribune May 2021

MAY 2021

The REAL ESTATE & CHAMPAGNE Issue

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CONTENTS

FEATURES 24 Only One Quality, the Finest

The history of Veuve Clicquot and Moët & Chandon champagne

30 Daily Libations

The history of champagne and how to enjoy it properly

36 Gardening for the Greater Good

The annual Kilgore Home & Garden Tour offers access to Louisville’s most beautiful gardens while helping those in need

40 Parisian Persuasion The story of the Bittners Champagne Room

46 Meet Louisville’s Top Real Estate Professionals

How they got into the industry, advice for homeowners and insight on the housing market today

58 Promise, Witness, Remembrance

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The Speed Art Museum’s new exhibition honoring the legacy of Breonna Taylor

Ciara Rasool. Photo by Andrea Hutchinson.

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Joe Daily.

Photo by Kathryn Harrington.

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64 Open to Modernity

Bittners takes a modern design approach to a Cherokee Park Home

Amy Sherald, Breonna Taylor.

Courtesy of Amy Sherald.

76 The Champagnery’s Guide to Champagne The owners and sommelier share their favorite champagnes and how to pair them

80 The History of Horseracing

The Kentucky Derby Museum expands the Black Heritage in Racing exhibit

86 Kentucky Hugs All Around

Get to know Beth Burrows, the American Whiskey Advisor for Beam Suntory

90 The Spirit of Harrods Creek

The legacy of The Pine Room lives on with new ownership and modern decor

94 On Geometry

The history behind how property lines were determined using mathematical theorems

98 The Place Where You Matter Most

Find your home away from home at Baptist Health/Milestone Wellness Center

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OCCASIONS

102 Buck’s Restaurant Celebrates the Life of Founder Hensel “Buck” Heath 104 Hermitage Farm and the Kentucky Derby Museum Announce New Joint Tour 106 Four Roses Rose Julep Cocktail Competition 108 Bittners Speed Ball Committee Party 110 Cartwheels Liesl Long Chaintreuil Trunk Show 112 Kentucky Derby Museum’s Big Brims & Fancy Trims Derby Hat Sample Sale 114 Black Bourbon Society Member Meetup 116 Glasscock Too Trunk Show 117 Kentucky Derby Museum’s Winning Colors Derby Hat Soirée and Brunch 118 Norton Commons Derby Primp & Prep

58 On the Cover: Photographer: Andrea Hutchinson Stylist: Liz Bingham Model: Ciara Rasool Makeup: Izzy Nolan Hair: Danielle Toller Attire: Belle Monde Boutique Champagne: Veuve Clicquot Location: Lincliffe

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14 Note from the Publisher 16 Letter from the Editor 20 Behind the Cover 122 Celebration of Life VO I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M |

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the Note from Publisher “Remember gentlemen, it’s not just France we are fighting for, it’s champagne!”

-Winston Churchill

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hroughout its history, champagne has been a celebratory drink that made appearances at the coronations of kings, queens and the launching of ships. Champagne is associated with luxury, celebration and real estate.

Whether you are purchasing your first home or moving onto something new, the sound of a bottle of champagne opening is always in order. In this issue, we spoke to several local real estate gurus to get the inside scoop on today’s real estate market and how they got involved in the industry. Buying and/or selling a home can be very emotional, and whether you are leaving a home you have lived in for years, renovating or house hunting, don’t forget that when one door closes another opens.

Champagne is my libation of choice.

Although I definitely enjoy a good ol’ Kentucky bourbon now and then, the effervescence of champagne gets me every time. Maybe I’m unique in the fact that, in my opinion, champagne pairs with just about everything. From haute cuisine to potato chips, you can’t go wrong.

Here’s a champagne fun fact about how the first-ever champagne spray began. In 1967, A.J. Foyt and Dan Gurney decided to have a little fun to celebrate their win at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, a famous sports car race held annually near the town of Le Mans, France, known simply as “Le Mans.” Gurney shook a bottle of champagne and sprayed the crowd that included Henry Ford ll and his new bride.

From then on, a new tradition was born. Motorsports’ first champagne spray commemorated the first two Americans to win the world’s best-known automobile race. Speaking of champagne sprays, polo matches also share this tradition. The winning team is typically sprayed with champagne after they are officially announced the winners; now that’s a terrific tradition.

I don’t know about you, but I’m ready to find a bottle of champagne, pop the cork, kick back for a while and enjoy the beautiful springtime that is upon us.

Thank you to our loyal and supportive advertisers and readers. Without you, we could not do what we do so well by continuing to create our community’s iconic publication, The Voice.

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Letter from the Editor

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elcome to the May Real Estate and Champagne Issue. Before I begin, I’d like to invite you to take a seat, open a bottle of bubbly and get ready for the celebration to begin! In this issue, you’ll find the history of two of the most prestigious Champagne Houses: Veuve Clicquot and Moët & Chandon. Did you know that Veuve was created by a woman in 1810? Or that Moët & Chandon was the royal court’s official drink in France in 1748? Joe Daily discusses some of his favorite champagne and champagne cocktails in the third installment of Daily Libations, photographed at Nouvelle Bar & Bottle. We also got an inside look at the Parisinspired champagne room at Bittners and spoke to the Designer and President & COO, Douglas Riddle, who shared stories of his trips to Paris that inspired this special room. If you’re new to champagne, check out The Champagnery’s Guide to Champagne to learn some of the bar owners’ favorites and what to know when selecting a bottle or glass of bubbly. If bourbon is more your style, we got to know the American Whiskey Advisor for Beam Suntory, Beth Burrows, a bit better after introductions in last month’s issue.

Real estate and champagne go hand-in-hand as it’s always a celebration when a new home is purchased or sold. So we spoke to some of the best real estate professionals in the biz to learn what we need to know if we’re in the market today. Bittners also shared a gorgeous newly renovated modern home in Cherokee Park to provide some inspo if you’re staying put in your current digs, but want to mix things up.

Speaking of mixing things up, The Pine Room filled us in on the history of the original bar and restaurant and what guests can expect today – spoiler alert, the red velvet is long gone, but the live piano music is here to stay.

If the outdoor features of homes are more of interest to you, the Kilgore Garden Tour shared how they’re helping those in need while also showcasing some of Louisville’s most beautiful home gardens. Our usual resident green thumb, Steve Humphrey, explains in his column some of the history of geometry as it relates to ancient and modern-day real estate. Bekki Jo Pritchard of Baptist Health/Milestone Wellness Center shares how she found her home away from home at Milestone and you can too!

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Last, but certainly not least, this issue features an in-depth look at the Speed Art Museum’s new exhibition, “Promise, Witness, Remembrance” that honors the legacy of Breonna Taylor and the Kentucky Derby Museum’s expanded exhibit, “Black Heritage in Racing.” With horseracing and the Derby still front-ofmind, we have a plethora of photos from Derby-related events you’ll find in the back of the book that I know you’re all itching to see if you’re in (wink, wink).

Now let’s get this party started!

Sincerely yours,

Photos by Andrea Hutchinson.

Liz Bingham Editor in Chief

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or the May Issue, the themes of Real Estate & Champagne lent themselves to a cover featuring a gorgeous home and celebratory bubbles with a model in a locally-sourced beautiful gown – thank you Belle Monde for providing the perfect one! With Covid-19 still in mind, we chose Janice and Steve Humphrey’s lovely home, Lincliffe, for our location and the stunning Ciara Rasool as our muse. Ciara was actually supposed to model in the April Derby Fashion Editorial, however, she was unable to attend at the last minute. So we were thrilled when she was available to be our May cover star. I pulled gowns from all of our advertisers’ boutiques which was a bit of a strange task considering none of us have had an occasion to wear a gown in quite some time, so it was fun to revive a dormant pastime. We were also excited when both Veuve Clicquot and Moët & Chandon Champagne came on as sponsors of the May Daily Libations column, written by Joe Daily, and also as advertisers! Make sure to read “Only One Quality, the Finest” inside this issue to learn the history of these two remarkable Champagne Houses. Even though it decided to rain on our scheduled photoshoot day, thanks to the very talented team of makeup artist Izzy Nolan, hairstylist Danielle Toller and Voice staff photographer Andrea Hutchinson, I think we pulled it off! I hope you enjoy this behind-the-scenes look at how our cover was made and that you can relax in your home while sipping champagne as you read the rest of the May Issue.

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Only One Quality, the Finest

The history of Veuve Clicquot and Moët & Chandon champagne

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he month of May is traditionally one of celebration, with graduations, the start of warmer weather and when most new homes are put on the market and purchased, and what goes better with a celebration than champagne? For an in-depth look at what makes this sparkling beverage so special, we spoke with Angela Sauvé, the brand education manager at Moët Hennessy North America, to learn more about two of the most prestigious champagne houses in the world, Veuve Clicquot and Moët & Chandon, who shared the history of these bubbling beverages and what makes them so unique.

According to Madame Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot, “The world is in perpetual motion and we must invent the things of tomorrow. One must go before others, be determined and exacting and let your intelligence direct your life. Act with audacity,” explained Sauvé. Madame Clicquot stayed true to those words in every facet of her life and especially in her business. She entered an arranged marriage to François Clicquot in 1798 when she was 21-years-old and he owned a wine business. Six years after their marriage, Mr. Clicquot unexpectedly passed away, leaving behind his widowed wife and daughter at a time in France when women were considered property of their husbands.

Madame Clicquot was now the “property” of her father-in-law, and she had to decide if she wanted to remarry or remain a widow. According to the Napoleonic codes of that time, a woman could only run a business if she was widowed, and the next male in her family granted the company’s ownership to her, according to Sauvé. Madame Clicquot chose to remain a widow as they were given special legal leeway and special privileges and asked her father-in-law if she could take over the family wine business. “The Napoleonic codes mandated that if a woman was allowed to run a business, that business had to add the word ‘veuve’ (which means widow in French) in front of the name to show that it was legitimate. In 1805, Madame Clicquot took over the reins of the House and on July 31, 1810, the winery’s name was officially changed to Veuve Clicquot. She overcame some pretty incredible challenges; embargos, wars, competition from all the male-owned businesses in the area and difficult harvests, yet she seized her destiny and became one of the very first modern businesswomen in history,” explained Sauvé.

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The modern champagne that we know and love would not be what it is today without Madame Clicquot’s three significant innovations.“The first came in 1810 when she invented the first ever vintage champagne. When you see champagne with a year on the label, that is because of Madame Clicquot. In 1816, she invented a device called a riddling table which is still used today and how we get crystal clear champagne by removing the yeast settlement. When you look at a glass of champagne and you can see the sparkle, that’s thanks to her innovation,” said Sauvé. “In 1818, she created the way with which we blend rosé champagne and it’s how rosé champagne is crafted today. She blended together some of her beloved pinot noir red wines with her still white wines and created this method of blending before bottling which prior to that was not used.” Madame Clicquot was said to have worked to her dying day, and she lived to be 89-years-old. The audacity previously mentioned is the secret to how Madame Clicquot conquered the world with her champagne.

“Veuve Clicquot is America’s favorite champagne and it’s uniquely driven by Madame Cliquot’s motto which was ‘Only one quality, the finest.’ Today, ‘Only one quality, the finest’ is perpetuated in Veuve Clicquot’s rich pinot noir driven style,” explained Sauvé. Veuve Clicquot gets their grapes from the best vineyards in Champagne, France. Fun fact, Veuve Clicquot uses a high percentage of reserve wines in its champagne. Reserve wines are wines that are held back from previous years, according to Sauvé; they help the champagne be mature and complex. “For example, the Yellow Label that we know and love is 45% reserve wine. The reserve wines range in age from two to 15-years-old. When you take a sip of Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, it’s complex, rich, gorgeous and I like to say it’s every bit as audacious as Madame Clicquot herself,” exclaimed Sauvé.

The yellow label of Veuve Clicquot matures for three years, longer than required, in underground chalk cellars, dug by the Romans. Sauvé loves to pair Veuve Clicquot with truffle popcorn or her personal favorite, fried chicken! “Champagne is the ultimate food pairing wine. You see, champagne has four of the five key flavors. You get acid from chardonnay, bitter from pinot noir and meunier, umami from that long maturation on the lees which happens naturally inside the bottle and a slight sweetness from the dosage in champagne, which is when we add a touch of sweetness for balance right before corking. The fifth flavor that you need for perfect harmony is salt. Anything salty or fatty will pair perfectly with champagne. Also, bubbles are the perfect palate cleanser, they’re like little scrubbing bubbles that refresh your taste buds after every sip,” explained Sauvé.

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Moët & Chandon, another widely known and prestigious champagne, was established in 1743 by Claude Moët in Champagne, France. He turned a small family business into an empire that to this day reigns supreme, according to Sauvé. Within five years of establishing Moët & Chandon, it was the royal court’s official drink in France. Within 15 years, Moët was being shipped to the royal courts of Europe and Russia, according to Sauvé.

“Moët in its founding has been the beverage of choice for toasting moments of celebration and awards. We say that the cork of a bottle of Moët & Chandon pops every second. In addition to being the champagne of success and glamour, Moët & Chandon are innovators and pioneers in the Champagne region,” explained Sauvé. In 2010, they were the first company to create a champagne that could be served on ice: Moët Impérial. They also created the champagne vending machine; yes, it’s a real thing.

Moët & Chandon represents the Champagne region in a glass. It combines chardonnay, pinot noir and meunier to achieve a bright fruitiness, seductive palate and elegant maturity. Moët & Chandon has the largest champagne estate in the region, and they’re also the leading buyer of Champagne grapes. This allows them exclusive access to 90% of the Champagne grapes in the region. “Just like with all champagnes, the bubbles are created naturally inside of each and every bottle,” said Sauvé. “For Moët & Chandon Imperial, it takes two years for that natural effervescence to develop. The champagne method happens for Moët inside Moët’s aging cellars that are the largest in Champagne, they run for 17 miles!” Sauvé likes to pair Moët Imperial with sushi, a greek salad and her favorite pairing is with pepperoni pizza.

Sauvé left us with a few champagne tips so that we can properly drink and enjoy the bubbles: • When opening a bottle of champagne, make sure to twist the bottle, not the cork, to open.

• She recommends trying champagne in a white wine glass. Because your sense of taste is directly linked to your sense of smell, if you smell your bubbly before you taste it, it enhances your ability to enjoy all of the aromas and flavors by over 50%. A white wine glass has a wider rim than a flute which allows you to stick your nose in while you’re sipping and it will be a much more enjoyable experience.

• Always have a good toast in your back pocket. One of her favorite ones that has been a hit all year is, “May all your troubles turn into bubbles, cheers!” It’s an easy one, it makes everyone smile and you can’t go wrong with it. V

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Libations

Daily Libations The history of champagne and how to enjoy it properly

By JOE DAILY | Photos by KATHRYN HARRINGTON Location NOUVELLE BAR & BOTTLE

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elcome! And thanks for turning the pages with your favorite imbiber! This month, it’s all about champagne. You know, it is interesting that champagne is always slated for special occasions. In my humble opinion, every day is a celebration and there is never a bad time for champagne! Speaking of celebrations, it appears we have beautiful weather upon us with flowers blooming, light breezes and longer days. If there was a time to celebrate and you are on the fence about it, I would say that time is now.

This month, we will pull the curtain back on champagne and sparkling wine. We will take a walk through time and lightly discuss the history of this wonderful sparkling beverage. I feel it is important to shed some light on the differences between champagne and sparkling wine. Champagne is a region in Northern 30

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France and champagne the beverage can only be produced in this region except for two labels that were grandfathered in, to my knowledge at this time. Believe it or not, champagne has also been produced since the second century intentionally for consumption. To me, this is absolutely incredible. At one point, champagne was not the luxurious beverage we know and love today. It took some time for adoption to become the norm of kings and queens as well as quite a bit of ingenuity to get it right. There is 70 to 90 pounds per square inch of pressure in a champagne bottle, so engineering the correct glass for storage was extremely difficult for the time. If one bottle popped, it could be catastrophic to the storage of several bottles creating a chain reaction.

With that said, do not take the cage off of the cork before opening a bottle of champagne. Keep the cage on once you have untwisted the cage and hold the cork tight with your thumb on top twisting the bottle to slowly release the cork. We all love the pop of a bottle opening, but this is not the best practice to enjoy champagne at full integrity. We want to slowly release the excess CO2 to control the surface tension allowing the liquid to reach atmospheric equilibrium slowly. In a nutshell, we are keeping the fizz down and saving it for the glass. More carbonation means more good times.

Moving right along, let’s discuss the cooler climate of Northern France and what that means for your grapes to produce this wonderful elixir. As you may know, white grapes are generally grown in cooler climates and generally red grapes are grown in warmer climates due to the nature of the fruit. There are a few red varietals as well that flourish in cooler climates, but for general purposes, this is a great rule of thumb, but not necessarily for champagne.

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Joe Daily.

The main champagne grape varietals are Chardonnay (white grape), Pinot Noir (red grape, one of those exceptions, and Pinot Meunier (red grape, one of those exceptions) Characteristically, colder climate grapes will be much higher in acidity/lower in sugar content making them crisp and absolutely perfect for champagne due to the inability to ripen at the same levels as a warm climate red or white grape. Another important factor that helps champagne stay ahead of the pack is the producers’ use of a secondary in the bottle fermentation known as, “méthode champenoise” or “the traditional method,” which is a way to carbonate a singular bottle of champagne.

This process will naturally occur by adding a little yeast and a little sugar known as the “liqueur de tirage” into the bottle of the still or non-carbonated champagne that will be removed later on before topping and corking. The other method utilizes a giant tank to force carbonate, a still wine, with CO2 (Charmat method).

So, let’s bring it back around to those celebrations!

One of my favorite ways to celebrate any occasion is with champagne and I absolutely did this weekend with Veuve Clicquot. I decided to elope with my now wife, and in the spirit of the food and beverage industry, at my favorite bar while drinking Veuve Clicquot Rosé Champagne until I moved a little deeper into the night to Veuve Clicquot Champagne! True Story, on 4-11-2021. I love data, so if you get that joke, I appreciate you!

Not into champagne on its own? Totally okay, as always, I will be including two of my favorite cocktails with Veuve Clicquot. To start in the spirit of France, we will be rediscovering the “French 75.” A wonderful classic cocktail that I have never seen anyone turn down. We will also be utilizing champagne in another beautiful cocktail expression known as, “The Old Cuban.” Enjoy!

As always, “If you drink it, I study it.”

- Joe Daily Instagram: jigandspoon #pinkiesup

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French 75 Tools required to tipple your senses: • 1 oz to 2 oz jigger (A bartender’s tool to measure) • Boston shaker (Tin to tin or glass to tin, I prefer tin to tin) • Hawthorne strainer (I prefer a strainer with a very tight spring to catch particles) • Tea strainer (To strain out lemon pulp particles if you opt for fresh juice) • Y-peeler (A side peeler/potato peeler is totally okay) • Lemon hand-press juicer (Hand juicer for lemons, they are typically yellow) • Champagne flute (I recommend treating yourself to a premium glass, it will make a world of difference)

Where the magic happens: 1 oz Gin .5 oz Fresh lemon juice .5 oz Simple syrup 1:1 (1 cup water: 1 cup sugar, blended together) Pro-tip! Try it with honey syrup 2:1 (1 cup very warm water: 2 cups honey, blended together) 3 oz Veuve Clicquot Champagne (Pre-chilled) Garnish: Lemon twist Ice: No ice in finished cocktail, served up Directions: Add liquid ingredients, except for champagne into your shaker tin.

Fill with ice.

Clap tins together and vigorously shake for 12 seconds or until the tins begin to frost over.

Pre-pour 3 ounces of champagne into your champagne flute.

Strain ingredients using your Hawthorne strainer over your champagne flute slowly on top of the champagne base in your flute. The carbonation will help integrate your ingredients.

Garnish your cocktail and enjoy!

Where the magic happens: 6 mint leaves 1 oz simple syrup (1 cup water: 1 cup sugar, blended together) .75 oz lime juice, freshly squeezed 1.5 oz aged rum

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The Old Cuban Tools required to tipple your senses: • 1 oz to 2 oz jigger (A bartender’s tool to measure) • Muddler • Boston shaker (Tin to tin or glass to tin, I prefer tin to tin) • Hawthorne strainer (I prefer a strainer with a very tight spring to catch particles) • Tea strainer (To strain out lime pulp particles if you opt for fresh juice) • Lime hand-press juicer (Hand juicer for limes, they are typically green) • Coupe glass (I recommend treating yourself to a premium glass, it will make a world of difference)

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2 oz Veuve Clicquot Champagne (Pre-chilled) Garnish: mint sprig Ice: No ice in finished cocktail, served up Directions: Add 6 mint leaves stemless to your shaker tin.

Add 1 oz simple syrup into your shaker tin.

Lightly muddle mint to release the oils. (No need to pulverize mint. Lightly press the mint with the muddler rotating a ¼ turn to release the oils.)

Add other liquid ingredients, except for champagne into your shaker tin.

Fill with ice.

Clap tins together and vigorously shake for 12 seconds or until the tins begin to frost over.

Pre-pour 2 ounces of champagne into your coupe glass.

Strain ingredients using your Hawthorne strainer over your coupe slowly on top of the champagne base in your coupe glass. The carbonation will help integrate your ingredients.

Garnish your cocktail with mint and enjoy!

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The annual Kilgore Home & Garden Tour offers access to Louisville’s most beautiful gardens while helping those in need

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he Kilgore Home and Garden Tour has offered peeks into lush gardens and homes across Louisville for 21 years. The popular event is produced by volunteers for the Kilgore Samaritan Counseling Center, a mission of Second Presbyterian Church and St. Francis in the Fields Episcopal Church. The non-profit counseling center was founded in 1987 through the vision of Betty Moss Gibbs and is named in memory of her father, Ben Kilgore.

Betty and her husband were avid gardeners, so a natural fundraising effort grew out of their passion for gardening and became the Kilgore Home and Garden Tour. The event has raised thousands of dollars to ensure no one needing mental health services is ever turned away from Kilgore for an inability to pay.

Usually held in May, but beset by the pandemic, Kilgore took a calculated risk and held the 2020 event in June and only offered outdoor gardens. “It was a smash hit,” said Ken Fleming, executive director of Kilgore Samaritan Counseling Center. “People wanted to get out and do things. They needed to see gardens and smell the flowers to give them a feeling of relief.”

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This year’s tour will feature two homes and six gardens on June 12-13. Guests are encouraged to pace themselves through the gardens and maintain social distancing. A special treat on June 11 includes Flower School 101 with Michael Gaffney, featuring a two-hour demonstration and lecture with the famed author, personality and executive director of the American School of Flower Design.

The Kilgore Home and Garden Tour is held rain or shine and tickets for the tour, Flower School and raffle can be purchased on the Kilgore website and at select retail locations.

“We use the garden tour as a good foundation for how we approach counseling and therapy as we help people navigate their journey through their challenges,” said Fleming.

All proceeds benefit Kilgore’s counseling services, which treat children, adults and families struggling with mental health issues and addiction. “We have seen quite a few people recently,” said Fleming.

“We had a record-setting year of folks with anxiety, depression, overwhelming parenting issues and the stress of the pandemic, working at home and trying to manage school. It has affected the entire family structure.”

“These are people who need healing,” he added.

“Like the gardens we feature, you must plant a seed, water it and manage it. It’s a reflection of what you go through in therapy.”

Kilgore’s therapists often combine psychotherapy and spiritual approaches. “It’s a unique layer of guidance that spans all faith traditions,” said Fleming. “We have a chaplain on staff and several therapists who’ve studied theology or attained divinity degrees. We treat both mind and soul.”

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Kilgore’s team of counselors and therapists includes psychologists, licensed clinical social workers, licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors, licensed marriage and family therapists and pastoral counselors. Kilgore treats families, with specialized counseling for children, adolescents and the elderly, and provides psychological testing, behavior consulting, relationship and marriage counseling and addiction counseling.

“We put the entire family on a better path,” explained Fleming.

As the world navigates difficult waters through the uncertainness of the pandemic, Fleming stresses the need to realize if you’re drowning in worry, addiction or anxiety, to ask if you need a lifeline. Kilgore can provide the steps to recovery.

“Even though we have different faces, we face the same challenges mentally and spiritually,” he said. “Kilgore Samaritan Counseling is here to help you breach those barriers. It’s easy to go to a doctor and get fixed for a broken arm, but when it comes to mental health, too many people say, ‘Oh, I’ll get over it.’

Our approach is intricate. We combine the body, mind and spirit to help people overcome those barriers and say, ‘Hey we are all on this boat together.’ It always helps to talk with others.” V The Kilgore Samaritan Counseling Center 918 Ormsby Lane Louisville, KY 40242 kilgorecounseling.org 502.327.4622 38

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Kilgore Home and Garden Tour June 12 and 13, 2021 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Flower School 101 with Michael Gaffney Friday, June 11 at Second Presbyterian Church, 3701 Brownsboro Road Flower School 101 features a two-hour lecture and demonstration where Michael will create ten arrangements. Additionally, there is an opportunity for 50 people to attend a two-hour class where Michael will show you how to create three of your own arrangements.

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Parisian Persuasion The story of the Bittners Champagne Room

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By ELIZABETH SCINTA | Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON fter trips to Paris Fashion Week in his younger years, Douglas Riddle, the president and COO of Bittners, fell in love with the magic of Paris and the bubbly, deliciousness of champagne. He knew this was an experience he needed to recreate in his hometown of Louisville, KY and thus The Champagne Room at Bittners was born. It is a place of celebration and to remind you that all occasions are worth raising a glass of champagne to. To learn more about his inspiration for this special room and his love of bubbly, we asked Riddle to share the details of this story with us.

What was your inspiration behind the Champagne Room at Bittners?

When I was in the fashion business, I always attended the Paris and Milan shows during fashion week and traveled with my boss at the time, Beverly Rice. She took me under her wing and we stayed at this hotel, the Castille Paris, which was on Avenue Rue Cambon and is behind the Ritz Carlton. There’s a little alleyway from our hotel that you could cut through to get to the Ritz and in the back of the hotel was a bar called Bar Hemingway. It was named after Ernest Hemingway and, back in the day, Coco Chanel would leave her boutique on M AY 2 0 2 1

Rue Cambon and sneak into the Ritz to have drinks with Hemmingway. There’s a whole history behind those two. Mrs. Rice thought we should celebrate the beauty of Paris and our successful trip each time – we went three times a year – by having a glass of champagne at Bar Hemingway. The experience took place in my 20s and I loved the idea of it. She was a wonderful person and believed that it’s important to celebrate the things we accomplish. From that, I developed an appreciation for champagne, and not just the fact that I loved the taste of it, but also the story and romanticism behind it.

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Black and white photo of Douglas Riddle by J. Edward Brown, inspired by Yves Saint Laurent.

Do you have a favorite place to enjoy champagne other than at Bittners?

I really don’t, I can drink champagne anywhere. It’s my go-to if I’m out and about for dinner, I like to have a glass of champagne first. I’m not a big drinker so sometimes that’s as far as it goes with me, but I’d prefer to have champagne over most things.

We use our space at Bittners, though, for so many things so we can continue this tradition of celebration.

We designed all these beautiful spaces for our clients but I thought we never really had a beautiful space of our own where the employees could celebrate.

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Champagne Room has developed into somewhere we’ve hosted clients’ birthday parties, employee anniversaries and baby showers. Once we all get vaccinated and get the approval from the CDC, then we’ll probably have a little champagne toast that we’ve all been fortunate enough to survive COVID19 and celebrate the future. We try to use it and not just let it sit there. It’s worked well for business too. Some of our clients have seen it and loved it, so we try to give them a touch of it in their properties.

What’s the atmosphere of the Bittners Champagne Room?

I think it has a soft and comfortable side to it. We did all these iconic black

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and white photographs from legendary photographers, like Helmut Newton and Richard Avedon. We have some really eccentric ones, like the family up on top of the pyramid having a picnic, and the artist that’s painting a horse and, instead of going out to the horse, they brought the horse into his house.

The eccentric side of the photographs made me think of all the people at Bittners because we have such a diverse group. My craftsman and cabinet makers think differently than the designers, and the designers from the project managers. Sometimes, when you meet with each of the divisions as I do, you can see the diversity and how eclectic the Bittners team can be. The photographs make me think of all of us.

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Champagne: celebratory or any time?

It’s certainly an anytime drink for me!

I would hate to have to wait for a celebration for the next time I have a glass of champagne. I think once you get used to it, especially when it’s the right temperature and it’s cold on a summer day, there’s nothing better.

What is your favorite kind of champagne or champagne cocktail?

I really don’t do champagne cocktails because I like the taste of champagne. There’s a Veuve Clicquot and a Moët Chandon that I do sometimes.

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that’s good and not really expensive.

For mimosas, I usually use Korbel Champagne or prosecco. I’m not one to pay a lot of money for a bottle of champagne, so I’ve found the ones that work and aren’t very expensive.

What do you recommend for someone else wanting to recreate their own champagne room?

I would recommend that you make sure you pay attention to the comfort and the seating. Before you know it, when you get in there with a friend, you end up being there longer than you think. We thought we would have this little champagne room and we’d do a toast and then we’d all work our way out

and use different parts of the showroom but that’s really not the case. You end up staying there because it’s so cozy. We utilize the lighting well and there’s an aged mirror that reflects people so you feel like there are more people in there than there really are. Make sure that it’s comfortable, but also sexy, because I think that’s sort of what champagne does. V Bittners 731 E Main St. Louisville, KY 40202 bittners.com 502.584.6349

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Meet Louisville’s Top Real Estate Professionals

pring is a time when the beautiful city of Louisville comes alive with Derby, outdoor gatherings, the end of school and the start of more time spent in the comfort of our homes and backyards. It is also the perfect time to make a big life change, like putting your home on the market or purchasing a new one. We spoke to some of the best real estate professionals in our area to learn more about how they got into the industry, what they love about it, how the housing market has changed and where they see it going, and what advice they can give to start the home selling or buying process.

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES PARKS & WEISBERG REALTORS Dave Parks

“My favorite part of being a broker is helping agents grow their business and improve their skills. We are a human development company first, and when we are able to help our team grow their skill levels and improve their performance, it’s extremely gratifying. There is nothing better than watching a person you mentor grow.”

- Dave Parks, Broker

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EXP REALTY Karen Kraft

“As many of you know, I was a singer for over 35 years. Over the years, people told me I should get into real estate. I decided in my 40s it was time to find a second career so I entered into sales. I did very well and decided to take my chances in real estate. It was the best decision I ever made; I love what I do. It’s an honor to have people entrust you with one of the largest purchases they may ever make in their lives. I take that very seriously, whether it’s finding their dream home or selling their home, I like to know I’m helping someone make this an enjoyable experience. I have become one of the top agents in the city in the luxury market with hard work, honesty and compassion for my clients. Joining eXp was the best move I made and now Kraft Fine Homes brokered by eXp is expanding the Alabama Gulf Coast and soon Florida.”

- Karen Kraft, Agent

Amy Wagner

“I have been staging, renovating and designing homes for 13 years. It only made sense for me to represent clients in listing their homes as well. Clients are confident when I represent them because I see the full picture. I work with them to create a show-ready, turn-key listing and make sure the home reflects a well-maintained property.

Once the home is listed, I’m able to explain details to potential buyers of updates and investments the client has made in the home because I’ve advised and worked with them from the beginning.

Having staged to sell homes for years, I’ve also been marketing these homes to sell fast and for top dollar! I look at the home through the eyes of the camera. Online photos are today’s drive-by. We have to eliminate any distractions in the photos, ensuring the home’s architectural features are highlighted.”

- Amy Wagner, Agent

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KENTUCKY SELECT PROPERTIES Jay Gulick

“As the managing broker and one of the owners of Kentucky Select, there are two primary things I love about being involved in the real estate industry. One is supporting, coaching and problem-solving with our real estate agents so they can develop rewarding careers in which they are always learning and improving. I feel like this enables Kentucky Select agents to best assist our clients with one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions of their lives – buying or selling a home. The other thing I really value is nurturing and being a steward of our locally-owned company culture that is incredibly committed to the community where we live and work.”

– Jay Gulick, Managing Broker & Partner

John Stough

“Having been in real estate for 42 years, I have a long perspective on our market and the pulse of our community. I got into this business with an invitation from Paul Semonin Jr. and Scoggan Jones. They owned the Semonin Company and remain to this day as my finest mentors. We were fortunate that when we started Kentucky Select Properties, we attracted the most legendary realtors and started with an enormous bang. I still sell and am thrilled when we get buyers and sellers together. We are incredibly grateful to our community for our livelihood. We deeply believe in giving back and are humbled by the honors we have received locally, nationally and internationally for charitable giving.”

- John Stough, Principal Broker & Partner

Ryan Davis

“The best advice I would give those starting the home buying process is simple: be prepared. When you find that perfect home, you need to be prepared to make an intelligent decision. How can you prepare so that you are ready to move forward when the opportunity arises? A few things to consider: Save for your down payment. Speak to a loan officer to determine the amount of home you can afford. Pay off or down any lingering miscellaneous debts that may hurt your credit score.

Get a pre-approval letter. Determine what you want and don’t want in a home. Research costs associated with buying a home (inspections, insurance, closing costs). A reputable, knowledgeable realtor is a great resource for further information about the items mentioned above.”

- Ryan Davis, Realtor

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John Lenihan.

LENIHAN SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY John Lenihan

“I got into commercial real estate in 1985, residential real estate in 1997 and then opened Lenihan Sotheby’s International Real Estate in late 2010.

Residential real estate is a blast! It is almost an entirely new experience every day as we see the most amazing properties and meet new people. The ultimate thrill is helping someone fulfill their dream, regardless of whether it is a $200,000 or $2,000,000 home.”

- John Lenihan, Principal Broker

Laura Rice

“The imbalance in supply and demand is creating challenges for buyers but a wonderful opportunity for sellers. Agents representing buyers must be creative in crafting offers with terms attractive for sellers. Most homes are selling well above list price, without contingencies, and with no seller concessions, even with regard to repairs. It is a great time to be a seller! There is hope that, as confidence in vaccines increases, more homeowners will be comfortable making moves they have delayed, freeing up much-needed inventory. New construction is unlikely to bridge the gap in the short term.

For the foreseeable future, demand will continue to outpace supply, driving up home sale prices. Heading into late summer/early fall, if inventory builds and interest rates continue to increase, we will return to a more balanced market. While other business sectors may struggle to rebound from the pandemic, the current housing market remains strong.”

- Laura Rice, Broker Associate

Terri Bass

“I have seen a big change in how clients use their homes over this past year. The kitchen has become even more important, first out of necessity, but then many became quite engaged in exploring their culinary capabilities. Couples and entire families got in on the action, binging on food shows, subscribing to NYT Cooking and often creating meals together. I know about this because we’ve shared some of our successes and failures through social media.

The importance of the kitchen and having options for private workspaces has sparked some clients to make renovations to their current home and others to decide to find a home that better fits the way they live now. It has also changed what buyers are looking for and what they value most. Now that extra bedroom is not seen as a guest room that rarely gets used, but where they will be spending eight hours a day at work.

Clients are also looking for more ways to have fun at home. A year ago, a pool was not seen as a big asset, about 50% of buyers really didn’t want a pool. Today, if a home doesn’t have a pool, the buyer wants to know if there is space to add one.”

Laura Rice.

Photo by Erin Trimble.

- Terri Bass, Agent

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Marla Brown.

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Joe Hayden.

RE/MAX PROPERTIES EAST Joe Hayden

“The key to success in our current market is preparation, which includes building a strong team. Your agent, lender, inspector and title company directly affect the outcome of your transaction. Interview and select the best team to position yourself to win. Meet with your agent to develop a game plan, learn about contract terms and strategize negotiations. In our current market, buyers make concessions that normally would not happen, so discuss ways you can make a strong offer before entering multiple offer negotiations. You may only get one shot to make your best offer and this discussion also helps minimize the emotional aspects of negotiating. The fewer surprises the better. Try to find out what the seller really wants. If you can concede, like agreeing to a closing date the seller wants, and it costs you little or nothing, you gain one more edge necessary to win!”

- Joe Hayden, Principal Broker/Owner

Marla Brown

“What sets me apart from other realtors is my dedication to be at almost every showing I do. I always have the lights on for showings and make sure to advertise my clients’ homes as much as possible. I’m a hard worker. Also, the Principal Broker/ Owner of RE/MAX Properties East, Joe Hayden, is what makes our company unique. He’s brilliant and easy to work with!” Marla Brown, Broker Associate

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Promise, Witness, Remembrance The Speed Art Museum’s new exhibition honoring the legacy of Breonna Taylor

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t was a moment in the dark of night that would change the trajectory of an entire city, with ripples, if not waves, following across the nation and world. It was also the night a family lost a treasured loved one. The fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor set off a tsunami of reaction that riveted a nation and called for change and justice.

The community spent months searching for answers and advocating for meaningful change. One of the most visual results of that more than year-long community effort is now on display at the Speed Art Museum, with its groundbreaking exhibition, “Promise, Witness, Remembrance.”

The exhibition, curated by Allison Glenn, reflects on the life of Breonna Taylor, her killing and the reaction that followed throughout the tumult of 2020. The stunningly moving exhibition opened to national media acclaim on April 7 and will run through June 6, 2021.

The Speed Museum was founded in 1927 by philanthropist Hattie Bishop Speed, who held a belief in the power of art to change people’s lives. It’s no surprise that holds true today.

The Speed Art Museum’s Community Engagement Strategist, Toya Northington, led the community engagement and research work associated with ”Promise, Witness, Remembrance.” This included the organization of a local steering committee, composed of artists, activists, mental health professionals, and community members, and a research committee to gather extensive community feedback.

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Erik Branch, Say Her Name. Courtesy of the artist.

Nari Ward, We the People. Photo by Xavier Burrell.

Xavier Burrell, SAY HER NAME!!. Courtesy of the artist.

When artist Amy Sherald offered her portrait of Breonna Taylor to the Speed for public display, Northington jumped at the opportunity. “Early on, I decided there had to be an exhibition around why the portrait even exists,” explained Northington. “I was grounded in that. Louisville is my home. I’m immersed in the environment and active. I knew bringing the portrait here represented so much to so many people. It was my responsibility in believing in art healing and art activism that if we could do this, we could make this community feel seen, heard and valued, and that would bring an affirmation.”

The Speed approached guest curator Allison Glenn, the associate curator of Contemporary Art at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, to curate the exhibition, and she assembled a National Advisory Panel to help shape the early stages of the exhibition development.

“All the elements came together,” Glenn reflected. “I learned about the scope of the exhibition, the unveiling of the portrait and the support from the Taylor family, and it was all so thoughtful. I couldn’t say no. We had never met before, but I just knew I had to do this. Breonna Taylor was just one of many who are killed by the police and don’t receive the justice they deserve. This is all part of Breonna Taylor’s story.”

“What happened to Breonna Taylor, and what has happened in Louisville over the last year, are part of a larger challenge in this country, an ongoing crisis of gun violence and police brutality,” Glenn added.

“Many of the works in this exhibition speak to that crisis, past and present, both in Louisville and around the United States. But they also speak, on a more personal level, to how we honor the lives we’ve lost and stand in solidarity with their loved ones.”

“Promise, Witness, Remembrance” is organized around the three words of its title, which emerged from a conversation between Glenn and Tamika Palmer, mother of Breonna Taylor, during the exhibition’s planning. The exhibition takes over the more traditional “1927 Galleries” which typically hold the Speed’s prized collection of Dutch Masters paintings. The selection of those prominent galleries was done on purpose, said Glenn.

“It sends a powerful message,” Glenn said. “Our research showed people remembered coming to the Speed during their childhood, but they never saw themselves represented in the work. With this exhibition in such a powerful location in the Speed, the story is right there. It’s impactful that young boys and girls see work that reflects them and their lives.”

Sam Gilliam, Carousel Form II.

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In the first gallery, “Promise,” contemporary artists explore ideologies of the United States through the symbols that uphold them, exploring the nation’s founding, history, and the promises and realities, both implicit and explicit, contained within them.

The second gallery, “Witness,” helps the visitor understand the contemporary movement, including art from Louisville native Sam Gilliam pushing the boundaries of painting, to Alisha Wormsley’s afro-futurist manifesto for Black lives, to photographs from the protests created by Louisville-based photographers Jon Cherry, Xavier Burrell, T.A. Yero, Erik Branch and the late Tyler Gerth.

The art contained within reflects artists’ ideas, fears and political realities.

The final gallery, “Remembrance,” addresses gun violence and police brutality, their victims and their legacies. At the end of the long set of galleries is the showpiece of Amy Sherald’s heralded portrait of Breonna Taylor, which was used as the September 2020 cover of Vanity Fair.

“I made the portrait for Breonna Taylor’s family, first and foremost, and so it was important for this work to be seen first in this community, in Louisville,” said artist Amy Sherald. “I want to honor Breonna’s memory, and to provide some inspiration to the ongoing struggle for justice.”

Other artists represented in the exhibition include Terry Adkins, Noel Anderson, Erik Branch, Xavier Burrell, María Magdalena Campos-Pons, Nick Cave, Jon P. Cherry, Bethany Collins, Theaster Gates, Tyler Gerth, Sam Gilliam, Jon-Sesrie Goff, Ed Hamilton, Kerry James Marshall, Rashid Johnson, Kahlil Joseph, Glenn Ligon, Amy Sherald, Lorna Simpson, Nari Ward, Hank Willis Thomas, Alisha Wormsley and T.A. Yero.

“The artists were all very interested in being involved,” said Glenn. “We didn’t have to chase down anyone. Everyone showed up in solidarity.”

As part of the exhibition, the Speed is sponsoring several events and community engagement conversations. Powerful films, conversations, workshops and virtual learning events will seek to generate healing and understanding. Among the community engagement initiatives is a photovoice project, called “It Could Have Been Me.” The project seeks to more fully understand the lived experiences of the Black community in Louisville in the wake of Taylor’s killing through picture taking and group conversation.

Later, a web-based platform for anyone to upload images and videos that respond to the exhibition and life in Louisville will be hosted on the exhibition’s website.

“This conversation is needed,” explained Northington. “This has been someone else’s moment that was unknown. There are so many of these moments. The protests made these moments and pain heard. I realized so many of us responded, ‘It could have been me.’ It could be me tomorrow. The bar is so low, no matter who you talk to says that. It’s the inherent fear for our safety. We see ourselves as Breonna.”

Both Glenn and Northington treasure the input they received from Breonna Taylor’s mother and family. “Her mom spoke so much like my family members,” said Northington. “We all honor family, Black love and Black joy. Those are things we all want, and those things were stripped from the Taylor family. But joy is one of those things you just can’t destroy. Things will get better. This exhibition is designed to share that with healing, affirmation and hope. I hope people take that emotion and then catalyze change, whatever that change looks like.”

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Jon P. Cherry, Open Up the Cells.

Courtesy of the artist & Getty Images.

Amy Sherald, Breonna Taylor.

Courtesy of Amy Sherald. Photo: Xavier Burrell.

Bethany Collins, The Star Spangled Banner: A Hymnal.

Courtesy of the artist and PATRON Gallery,

T.A. Yero, Healing. Courtesy of the artist.

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Northington noted that every social justice movement has art. “The desire to fuel change is different for all,“ said Northington. “That wasn’t always something a museum set out to do, but society is always changing. We [the Speed] are the best to do this – not because of who we were, but because we are primed to do it now. The community’s voice led this and said what was urgent and needed to be seen.”

Glenn agreed, “Artists help us understand the contemporary moment. Artists are a slice of the pie in cultural time, it’s the books we read, the movies we see, the cultural moments and fashion that point to the time we are living in. That’s where understanding begins.”

“I want every visitor to understand that every move is intentional,” she concluded. “I hope people return. I hope they feel seen. I hope they see themselves and continue to engage with visual art. I want people to feel excited to come to the Museum and learn this crucial story.” V “Promise, Witness, Remembrance” is made possible by a grant from the Ford Foundation. Both admission to the exhibition and parking at the Speed Art Museum is free and open to the public. For more information, ticketing and updates, visit speedmuseum.org.

The Speed Art Museum is presenting several events in conjunction with “Promise, Witness, Remembrance” and will add more through the run of the exhibition.

Visit promisewitnessremembrance.org for a current schedule.

Virtual: After Hours at the Speed Friday, May 21 at 6 pm Presented Live on the Speed’s Facebook and YouTube Director’s Cut Pt. 2 with Speed Art Museum Director Stephen Reily and Amy Sherald Showcase from selected artists in response to “There Are Black People In the Future” by Alisha Wormsley Teal Table Talks Sunday, May 23 from 2 – 2:45 pm and 3 – 3:45 pm Sunday, June 6 from 2 – 2:45 pm and 3 – 3:45 pm Presented in person at the Speed Art Museum The Speed Art Museum will host “Teal Table Talks,” inspired by Jada Pinkett Smith’s Red Table Talk show.

These events will bring strangers together to have candid conversations about their experiences, and the issues that have affected our community over the past year. The goal is to create a space for community members to come together to have organic conversations.

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Participation includes admission to ”Promise, Witness, Remembrance” one hour before your session begins, and participants will have the opportunity to reflect on their experience afterward. Registration will be available at the exhibition’s website, promisewitnessremembrance.org.

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odern designed homes are not common in most Louisville neighborhoods, however, a Cherokee Park homeowner felt it was time to say goodbye to her traditional home and embrace a more modern style. “We had a small, traditional Tudor for 20 years and I wanted less stuff and more style,” the homeowner shared. Thanks to the interior design talents of Bittners designer Ron Wolz, the homeowner’s dream of modernizing her home became a reality. “I saw some more modern trends in magazines and as soon as I mentioned it to Ron he thought it was great and had more ideas to help. It’s a newer look that I think is here to stay, with darker cabinets and lighter floors, which goes against current trends but I think Ron helped us be ahead of that and we’ll see more things going this way,” said the homeowner.

With help from Keith Morley of Don Johnson Contractors, Ron Wolz gave the homeowner’s Cherokee Park gem a complete makeover. The house was “taken down to the studs,” as both Wolz and the homeowner referred to it, and everything from the layout to the rooms to each design was evaluated and redone. First and foremost, let’s discuss what makes a home modern. Wolz said, “I think it’s more about creating a lifestyle and the way people live. To me, I think figuring out that part of the equation is what makes it modern. For example, this house was not very open originally, so we opened every room that we could to connect it and create flow. I think that’s how people want to live today and that makes it modern. Additionally, having cleaner lines, whether it be in the cabinetry or trim work or furnishings, that feels modern to me.”

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Before we get to the interior designs, it’s important to note the open floor plan they created in the home, another key to a modern feel. “They didn’t want a bunch of compartmentalized rooms but a space that opened one room to the next, where if you were entertaining or with your family, you could easily be connected to them from different places in the house,” Wolz explained.

“For example, the living room connects to the hearth room, the hearth room to the kitchen, the kitchen to the lounge and the lounge to the outdoor porch and all of those spaces are open to each other so it’s really wonderful. You could have thirty people or four and it still works very well.” The homeowner loves the open layout and particularly the hearth room and the kitchen. She said the kitchen was where they always hung out in her old home, but it got too congested. Now, with the open floor plan, she doesn’t have to worry about how many people are in one room because they can float from room to room. “The

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kitchen is inspired by a Palm Springs 1950’s look. I still wanted it to be updated and modern and I think we did a really good job of that,” said Wolz.

“The sitting room off of the kitchen is my favorite space too. She took a risk and went with this gold silky velvet on the sofa. It’s luxurious and it gives this pop of color against neutral backgrounds. We considered doing the sectional in a more neutral color and I said ‘let’s be bold and do something strong,’ and we both ended up loving it.”

Another unique design element of the home is the large circular mirrors in the bathroom. “We sourced those out of New York. We had a lot of straight lines [in the design already] and we wanted something to soften it. I thought the curve of the mirror playing against the clean lines would be something to make it a little bit more romantic, a little more feminine,” Wolz explained.

One of the most special spaces in the home is the outside porch. Wolz created a space that takes the indoors outdoors

as the porch encompasses a living room, kitchen and dining room all in one and a beautiful view of Cherokee Park. “The goal was to create a room that brought you from the inside out. It’s pretty seamless, you just open the steel doors and walk right out of the lounge into the space. One of the elements I really liked was done by Lance Limanti of Classic Finishes. He did this beautiful charcoal grey, plaster finish on the fireplace and the surrounding area. It feels original and creates an anchor for the sitting area,” explained Wolz. Going modern doesn’t have to mean getting rid of the old completely. Wolz also helped the homeowner incorporate family heirlooms to fit the feel of the contemporary home during the design process. “He’s so great about using pieces that are personal to me and have been in my family, like our dining room table that has been in our family for several decades.

He helped me bring some of my more traditional pieces into a modern vision,” the homeowner said.

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The Champagnery’s Guide to Champagne

By ELIZABETH SCINTA Photos by KATHRYN HARRINGTON

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veryone loves a delicious glass of champagne, but do you ever find yourself having the same champagne over and over again? It’s easy to stick with your favorites and not branch out, especially if you’re not sure what to try next. Luckily for you, the owners of The Champagnery, Charlotte and Brad Stengel and Eric Wentworth, and the Sommelier and Beverage Director Tony Majors gave us some insight into what champagne we should try next. “The ‘fruit of the vine’ has been with us for thousands of years. Personally, the symbol of wine runs deep throughout my own life and faith journey as a Christ-follower,” said Charlotte Stengel. “Wine has been used as people gather, signifying life and celebration. It is always my hope that joy and light are brought into people’s lives as they gather and celebrate each and every day at The Champagnery.

Champagne does not need to be reserved for special occasions. If we have learned anything this year, it has been to be grateful and celebrate every day of life.”

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First up, is Ruinart Rosé. This is Brad Stengel’s favorite, “due to its wonderful balanced and fruity flavors, memories of great experiences with this particular champagne and the history behind the Ruinart name as the first established Champagne House in Champagne, France. I believe that fond memories of good times had while drinking past bottles and an understanding of the history behind the making of the particular wine can all play a part in your enjoyment of the glass itself,” said Stengel. Ruinart Rosé is made of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay that creates an outstanding balance with a nose of red fruit, according to Stengel. “Rosé is definitely my favorite, but far from exclusive on my list. I tend to favor champagnes with Pinot Noir for their balance and red fruit hints, and I lean toward bottles with less dosage and on the drier side,” explained Stengel. He believes champagne pairs well with anything, but he likes to pair Ruinart Rosé with sushi, main courses and sweet desserts. This champagne can be found at The Champagnery for $140 per bottle, $36 a glass, or the discounted bottle-to-go price of $91.

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Next up is Charlotte Stengel’s favorite: Billecart-Salmon Brut Nature. “I love dry champagnes with a strong Pinot presence, and I search for sparkling wines with no dosage,” said Stengel. Her best advice for selecting a champagne is: - Keep an open mind.

- Do not be afraid to try something new.

- Research the backstory of the champagne or sparkling wine.

- Remember that every fan of champagne experiences his or her first glass of great champagne somewhere. We hope it is at The Champagnery, but regardless of where it is, enjoy the glass and trust that your appreciation and experience of the wine connects you to the artisans and experts who grew the vines, selected the grapes and created that particular bottle to be enjoyed by you and your loved ones.

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seventh generation of the Billecart family running the house, according to Stengel. “The Champagnery is also a family-owned and operated business, and as we approach our third year since opening our establishment, I have profound respect and appreciation for Billecart-Salmon’s successful 200+-year-old, seven-generation family-owned business,” Stengel explained. “Billecart-Salmon Brut Nature (non-dosage, fewer than three grams of sugar per liter) balances the three typical grape varieties found in Champagne – Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay – into an elegant, bright and pure champagne.”

It has little residual sugar, which is what the “Brut Nature” or “zero dosage” means in the name. Stengel describes it as, “with dried fruit and a floral aroma, a zesty lemony finish and brioche biscuity tasting notes. I think it pairs best with fish, grilled seafood and sashimi.” Billecart-Salmon Brut Nature can be purchased at The Champagnery for $121 a bottle or the discounted bottle-to-go price of $79.

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Wentworth prefers the Contratto Millesimato Pas Dosé. “I chose Contratto because I love absolutely everything they do. They are a great example of how some of the finest quality sparkling wines can actually be found outside of Champagne, France. So, while their wines are technically not champagne, they are made in the same classic method and can go toe-to-toe with some of the best champagnes out there. I especially love that all of the wines they make are no dosage, which is my favorite style,” explained Wentworth. This sparkling wine has hints of lemon, apple and brioche and pairs well with seafood.

Similar to the preferences of Charlotte Stengel, Wentworth also prefers champagnes with zero sugar and favors really dry champagne. You can purchase a bottle of Contratto Millesimato Pas Dosé at The Champagnery for $76, a glass for $20 or the bottle-to-go discount price of $49.

For the price point, Wentworth believes this sparkling wine is “exquisite.”

Finally, Majors loves the ChartogneTaillet Les Allieés Extra Brut. Many champagne houses purchase their grapes from other sellers and then make the champagne in house; however, ChartogneTaillet Les Allieés Extra Brut is created by the same people that grow the grapes.

“I chose this wine as my favorite because, to me, it represents what ‘grower champagne,’ a champagne made by the same people that grow the grapes, is all about.

It’s making wine that speaks to its sense of place,” explained Majors. Alexandre

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Chartogne creates this champagne at his family’s vineyards in Merfy, France, a town in Northern Champagne. This champagne pairs best with trout almondine, seafood scampi and halibut piccata, according to Majors. “While many large producers make hundreds of thousands of bottles per year using various degrees of mechanization, to me, smaller, boutique wineries often produce more thoughtful, hand-crafted wines,” Majors said. “And by choosing to drink wines made by smaller, more artisan producers, you can help these producers make a name for themselves, which can help them and their communities prosper for generations to come.” A bottle of Chartogne-Taillet Les Allieés Extra Brut can be purchased at The Champagnery for $160 or the bottle to-go discount price of $104.

Luckily for us, they included a bonus champagne that is loved dearly by all four of them, Champagne Collet NV Brut.

They particularly wanted to include this champagne because Champagne, France wouldn’t hold the importance that it does today without its creation. “Maison Collet, located in Äy, France has been creating distinctive champagnes since 1921. Äy, France, a village involved in the ‘Champagne riots of 1911,’ was the location in which 6,000 winegrowers from the Champagne region banded together to demand that the grapes used in the creation of champagne must authentically be grown in the vineyards of Champagne, France,” explained Charlotte Stengel.

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“The violent riots caused the deployment of 4,000 French troops to this region.

This social movement resulted in the creation of the ‘Champagne AOC’ in 1936, which established the international rule stating that only wine produced with grapes grown in Champagne, France may be called ‘Champagne.’ Sparkling wines made from grapes grown outside of Champagne, France must be referred to as ‘sparkling wine.’” When researching champagnes, the Stengels were informed that news of The Champagnery’s opening in Louisville had spread all the way to Champagne, France. “Upon arrival to the House of Collet, the director of Maison Collet exclaimed that he could not wait to meet the crazy people who opened a Champagne House in Bourbon Country!” Charlotte Stengel explained. A bottle of Champagne Collet NV Brut can be purchased for $80, a glass for $21 or the bottle-to-go price of $52.

The Champagnery offers over 250 different champagnes and sparkling wines making it easy to find something sure to please. So next time you’re in the mood to explore the world of champagne, head to The Champagnery to expand your champagne horizons and toast to the joy of the everyday. V The Champagnery 1764 Frankfort Ave Louisville, KY 40206 the-champagnery.com 502.896.8050

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The History of Horseracing The Kentucky Derby Museum expands the Black Heritage in Racing exhibit

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saac Murphy is considered one of the greatest jockeys of all time,” said Rachel Collier, director of communications for the Kentucky Derby Museum. “He won 44 percent of his races, which is amazing when you consider today’s jockeys average 20 percent of their races won.”

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in a prominent new permanent exhibition launched March 29, called “Black Heritage in Racing.”

The Museum has dedicated space and programming to the importance of Black jockeys and horsemen in an area of the Museum since 1993. But, Collier says, it was time for something grander.

“Sponsors stepped up and we wanted to give these stories a place and time to shine,” she said. “The Kentucky Derby started with Black jockeys. In 1875, Aristides’ trainer and jockey were both Black. There are so many stories. It’s sad and unfortunate they were pushed out of the sport during the Jim Crow era with that history. That’s why these stories need to be told so they get the recognition they deserve.”

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The expanded exhibition documents the stories and contributions of Black horsemen in the sport of Thoroughbred racing.

With support from Churchill Downs and the James Graham Brown Foundation, the “Black Heritage in Racing” exhibit has moved from the second floor to a larger and more prominent location on the first floor of the Museum.

The new exhibition is just under 930 square feet, which is more than 20 times larger than the previous exhibit space. This increased footprint allows the Museum to display more of its collection of artifacts pertaining to Black history in the sport and adds new components such as oral history interviews and artwork.

“We’re excited to invite the public to see this beautiful exhibit. It is really striking, with a bold red theme throughout and larger-than-life images of these horsemen,” said Patrick Armstrong, President and CEO of the Kentucky Derby Museum.

“Our designers wanted the Black horsemen to stand out,” added Collier. “There aren’t many photos from the time, but the images we have are incredible. Our team made them larger than life and put them on the walls. When you see it, it draws you in.”

According to Collier, the first Kentucky Derby in 1875 had 15 jockeys, 13 of whom were Black. Over the next 28 years, the majority of Kentucky Derby races were won by Black jockeys. Collier says many guests to the Museum are surprised to learn that history.

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In addition to Isaac Murphy’s story, guests can explore the stories of history-makers like Oliver Lewis, the first jockey to win the Kentucky Derby aboard Aristides in 1875. The story of Ansel Williamson, the trainer of Aristides, is also featured. Many more stories are shared, including names from the modern era, like hip-hop star MC Hammer, who had a 3rd place finisher in the 1992 Kentucky Derby and won the Kentucky Oaks in 1991 with Lite Light.

Additionally, guests learn about Greg Harbut and Ray Daniels, the owners of Necker Island, a horse who raced in Kentucky Derby 146. Harbut’s great-grandfather was the groom to the legendary horse Man o’ War. “It’s cool to see the family connections over the generations,” said Collier.

“Greg Harbut’s great-grandfather is mentioned in the exhibition, and now here he is, as a contemporary Black horse owner, with his family’s oral history featured in the exhibit. It’s neat to see the family tradition and continuity and we were thrilled to have the Harbut family here for the grand opening of the newly expanded exhibit.”

The “Black Heritage in Racing” exhibition at the Museum has several layers, including the expanded exhibit, a new tour that launched in December and “Proud of My Calling,” a monthly, 60-minute live acting performance that brings the stories of Black horsemen to life. A “Black Heritage in Racing” traveling exhibit will be created over the next several months to travel to 82

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museums, community centers, visitor centers and churches. Additionally, the Museum teaches thousands of students each year through two programs focusing on “Black Heritage in Racing” during field trips, in-school teaching and virtual learning.

“It is very accessible to everyone, so we can all learn this important history,” said Collier. “We have always told these stories at the Museum, but it’s important to share that with the community as much as we can.”

“It was our team’s intent when designing this exhibit to give these individuals their time to shine,” added Armstrong. “It is our hope that when exploring this exhibit, people will walk away with a greater appreciation of the Black Heritage that is woven through horse racing. It is a distinct honor for us to be the keepers and tellers of their stories for years to come.” V Kentucky Derby Museum 704 Central Ave Louisville, KY 40208 derbymuseum.com 502.637.1111

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Meet Mat Shalenko FROM CHEF TO FITNESS DIRECTOR: JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER’S MAT SHALENKO SHARES TIPS FOR LIVING A HEALTHIER LIFESTYLE

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at Shalenko, the fitness director at the Jewish Community Center (JCC), hasn’t always been the health guru he is now. Shalenko’s career path started in the culinary world, where he worked as a chef in various restaurants and hotels around Louisville. After experiencing some health issues related to his weight, he began focusing on nutrition and exercise. “I noticed the changes in myself and I wanted to find ways to help other people find that as well. I became a health coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. With my culinary background, I taught cooking classes and helped people one on one, focusing on their nutrition. Fitness became a passion of mine, so I studied as much as I could and tried different workout programs, classes and worked with other trainers.

Finally, about five years ago, I decided to be certified as a personal trainer,” Shalenko explained.

Shalenko had been attending fitness classes at the JCC, so the transition to becoming a personal trainer there was a no-brainer. He started with personal training and teaching group classes, mainly boot camps, but when the fitness director position became available, it made sense for him to transition. “With my background as a chef, I had managerial experience and already knew the fitness program, so I was fortunate that I could take on that role,” Shalenko said.

Now, as fitness director, Shalenko oversees the personal training and group fitness programs. During the pandemic, he’s been in charge of setting up virtual personal and group training classes and making sure the spaces could open under the CDC guidelines. The JCC offers approximately 60 group fitness classes, including yoga, spin, boot camps and more. “We also have Peloton bikes, so if you

can’t make it to a cycling class, you can come at any time and ride the Peloton and take a class that way,” Shalenko explained. “We have great instructors, some that have been here 10, 15, even 20 years. We have new instructors as well that have come from other places with great experience that provides a good blend of personal trainers and group fitness instructors.”

The JCC will be transitioning to a new $42.5 million state-ofthe-art building, currently under construction on the JCC campus at Dutchmans Lane (and opening in Spring 2022), which means an exciting new space for everyone. Shalenko is looking forward to having all of the fitness equipment in one area because in the current building it’s laid out in various rooms and spaces. “We keep up with our equipment really well, but in the new facility, we’re going to have even more. There will be a room devoted to the functional training equipment, like things you see in boutique or CrossFit-style gyms,” explained Shalenko. “We’re going to have an entire room where we’ll offer classes like you might take at an independently owned gym.

Overall, we’re going to have more to offer and it’ll be great to have a new building. It’s going to be awesome!”

Shalenko believes that living a healthy life begins with a person’s quality of life. “For me, I exercise just as much for my mental health as I do for my physical health. It helps with anxiety and depression. It’s not just about looking good or losing weight, there’s a lot of benefits to living a healthier lifestyle.”

To contact Mat Shalenko, email mshalenko@jewishlouisville.org or call 502.238.2792.

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Kentucky Hugs All Around Get to know Beth Burrows, the American Whiskey Advisor for Beam Suntory

By ELIZABETH SCINTA | Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON

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rowing up in Kentucky, bourbon whiskey is an integral part of our state’s culture that has become a worldwide booming industry. In last month’s issue, we featured an in-depth article on the heritage of Jim Beam Bourbon Whiskey specifically and the legacy behind the brand in which American Whiskey Advisor for Beam Suntory, Beth Burrows, educated our readers about the history of whiskey and its characteristics as a spirit. For this month, to learn more about our native brown spirit, we thought we’d get to know Burrows a bit better and learn about her role at Beam Suntory and how she got into the whiskey biz. So pour yourself a glass of your favorite whiskey and start reading. Cheers!

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Describe your job in three words: Edutainment, like education and entertainment together, history and whiskey-science.

What do you love most about your job?

I love getting to share my enthusiasm about whiskey with people.

What makes your role at Beam Suntory unique from other whiskey ambassadors?

I’m in the backyard of bourbon!

Even though there might be other American Whiskey Ambassadors, the fact that I’m really in the heart of bourbon country specifically and American Whiskey as a whole just makes this a very unique place to be.

Have you ever had a favorite day on the job? Is there any event or day where you look back and think you’ll never forget what happened that day?

Oh, I’ve had plenty of those.

I think any time I get to spend with Baker Beam is a super special moment. The best was his 81st birthday. I threw him a birthday party, well, we threw a birthday party across the United States, but the one in particular that he actually came to was in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. It was so amazing because his family was there and some of his high school friends came. It was just a really special and unique experience.

What was your dream job as a child and does it relate to anything you do now?

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obviously whiskey-centric. I guess the therapy part of it would be when I was in the bar business for a long time. As we know, bartenders are great free therapists. It’s definitely evolved, but I think that there are aspects of what I used to want to be in what I am now.

Was working in the whiskey/bourbon industry something that you ever thought you would do? Was it ever on your radar?

Hospitality has always been on my radar. It’s what I’ve known my whole life. Growing up, my parents owned a bar and restaurant in western New York, so I was definitely in hospitality since I was about 7-years-old. I knew that I loved it, and I knew I would have it as a part of my life, but I didn’t know in what capacity. Then, being in the state of Kentucky, it just made sense that the hospitality centered around whiskey.

Photo by Beth Burrows.

What’s one fun fact about you?

There are so many! Just kidding.

I am one of ten children in a “yours, mine and ours” family relationship.

I always like to tell people, depending on how you look at it, I’m the only child, the youngest child, the middle child and the oldest child, so I have all of the complexes.

What made you want to be in the whiskey industry?

I fell in love with it when I started at a place called Down One Bourbon Bar in 2013. I had taken a step away from the hospitality industry for a little bit and was in a job I wasn’t interested in and wasn’t having any fun in, so I knew I wanted to get back into hospitality. When I did, I fell in love with the history and chemistry behind bourbon and whiskey. Everything about bourbon and American whiskey as a whole just drew me in, and from then on, I was hooked.

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What do you see happening with the whiskey and bourbon industry in the future?

Photo by Beth Burrows.

I think we’ve positioned ourselves, especially with bourbon tourism, to become the Napa Valley of the South. A lot of people think it’s going to plateau, or it’s going to peter out some, but I think we have built this amazing community amongst our distilleries in Kentucky specifically, and of course across the United States. Not all bourbon and American whiskey is made in Kentucky, but I think that what we have here is super special. I think it’s just going to continue to grow, and we’re going to continue to push the envelope of what we know as American whiskey.

What’s your go-to cocktail?

It’s spring which means the Paper Plane is my favorite thing! It’s my favorite all the time, but it’s harder to drink them in winter because the fresh ingredients aren’t always the freshest. But yeah, Paper Plane, hands down.

I love making them myself just because I have different specs that I use compared to some other folks. An Old Grand-Dad Bonded Bourbon Paper Plane is my favorite because that 100-proof really pulls through. If you’d like to make one yourself, here’s a good recipe: Paper Plane Recipe: 3/4 ounce bourbon 3/4 ounce Aperol 3/4 ounce Amaro Nonino Quintessentia 3/4 ounce lemon juice, freshly squeezed Add the bourbon, Aperol, Amaro Nonino and lemon juice into a shaker with ice and shake until well-chilled.

Strain into a coupe glass.

If you had the chance to make your own bourbon blend, what would you want it to taste like?

I think if I was going to craft my own bourbon as a whole, I would want to play with some of the newer grains, not necessarily the new grains that have just been created. I think brown rice is a really amazing strain that we’ve been able to mess with. At Beam Suntory, we’ve seen it come in through a few different ways, so I know that I would probably have brown rice in there somehow, someway as one of the grain components. I think that I would want it to be complex with a multitude of layers. I would want that hug to be long-lasting. When I say “hug,” I mean that after-effect. Some people call it a burn, but burns are bad, and hugs are good. So it would be a lingering Kentucky hug with a lot of complexity is what I would go for. V

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The Spirit of Harrods Creek The legacy of The Pine Room lives on with new ownership and modern decor

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Although the original Pine Room was destroyed in a fire in 1977, the restaurant’s legacy has floated through Louisville as only a memory until Holland stepped onto the scene. “The 90

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original establishment wasn’t a part of my generation, but as far as I can tell, it was a serious gathering spot for a prior generation [before it burned down]. When you mention it to people, they came from far and wide to enjoy the original Pine room. It felt like this iconic place that many people had fond memories of,” Holland explained.

Holland and Steven Ton, The Pine Room’s general manager, described the original Pine Room as a place for the residents of Harrods Creek to gather, enjoy live piano music and lounge in the bar on the red velvet upholstery that filled its interior.

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“It’s a sense of nostalgia. Augusta’s Dad used to go to the original Pine Room when he was younger. I’ve heard a million stories about the original place and how much people loved it,” said Ton. “Our vision was not to copy the original concept but to bring back a sense of nostalgia and create our own version of it. It’s worked out well and people have really embraced it. I was fearful that people would compare the new concept to the original and complain that it’s nothing like it, but that’s not the case. People think it’s so cool that we revived something that people [of the past] really enjoyed.”

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The new Pine Room is two doors down from where the original stood in Harrods Creek. “I am still, and was very, excited about Harrods Creek in particular. It feels like it’s such a unique little pocket of our city. It’s tiny in geography but has an old history. So the fact that there was this iconic Pine Room that people talked about and were willing to drive to, was neat. It was a real gathering spot and I love the idea and spirit of that, and so when we were thinking about opening a restaurant, it felt like an appropriate thing to try and bring back the spirit of,” explained Ton. The Pine Room reopened its doors in 2019 with some similarities to the original space and many differences. Holland wanted to keep the neighborhood-type restaurant feel but strayed away from the dark, red velvet interior of the original.

The new Pine Room is bright, happy and “upscale casual” as Ton referred to it. “It’s upscale in terms of the execution of the food and the service, but it’s done in a way that is not intimidating and is casual at the same time. When you’re inside, it’s very welcoming. We made it nice, but not fancy. We didn’t want to exclude anyone.

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original Pine Room whose piano player, Mabel, was an icon, so much so they named a drink after her. It’s a rendition of a traditional Old Fashioned and is Holland’s favorite cocktail on the menu.

“We have a lot of nods to the past, but at the same time, we have a vision too,” Ton said. “We have a mural on the side of the restaurant that says ‘quality food and cocktails.’ It’s like back in the day when restaurants and bars used to advertise on the side of the building. When you walk inside, you feel transported and this is not just me saying this, guests have said this multiple times. They feel like they aren’t in Louisville and are out of town. It has that vibe inside. The way I like to describe it is, when you go on vacation and you go to that one restaurant that everyone goes to, it feels like that restaurant. There’s a sense of place here, being in Harrods Creek gives it that ‘it’ factor.”

The Pine Room also has a covered porch for outdoor seating and picnic tables with umbrellas on the front lawn. Not sure what to order? Try Holland’s favorites, the mushroom tacos, nachos or french fries.

Ton prefers the fried chicken, the burger or the Caesar salad. The menus are seasonal, with a new menu released in the fall and the spring. Ton assured me that fan favorites, like the fried chicken, aren’t leaving the menu when changes are made, but the vegetables or other accompanying sides could change depending on what’s in

season. The Pine Room’s Executive Chef, Joe Flesia, is the mastermind behind all of these wonderful creations. “He has been a critical member of The Pine Room team for a long time now and we love him. I especially love when we are all crafting a new menu together. He is so creative and his culinary flair always leaves diners happy and excited to return to The Pine Room,” Holland explained.

Holland wants to help restore Harrods Creek to its former glory and she’s hoping that The Pine Room will help achieve that goal. “We’re not that far from town. In Louisville, everyone is used to everything being so close by which is one of the great things about our city. We’re really only 15 minutes from any one neighborhood so give us a try; we’re not that far away.

Hopefully, it’s welcoming and has fun energy when you come.” V The Pine Room’s dining room is open, and they’re offering curbside orders as well on toasttab.com/pine-room.

The Pine Room 6325 River Road Harrods Creek, KY 40027 thepineroomky.com 502.528.4422

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Science

On Geometry

By STEVE HUMPHREY

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ith Real Estate as one of the themes for the May issue, it made me think of houses, land, property lines – and geometry. For thousands of years, the Nile would flood annually, erasing all landmarks indicating property lines. Because of the flooding, the soil near the river was very fertile, and thus highly valued. To avoid fights between neighboring landowners, a method had to be devised to reestablish the old property lines, which Egyptian surveyors developed using back-of-thepapyrus, rough-and-ready rules.

Centuries later, the Greek mathematician Euclid (323 BCE – 283 BCE) made these insights rigorous, and invented Geometry which literally translated means, “measure of the Earth.” He wrote 13 books which collectively came to be known as the “Elements,” which has been called the most successful and influential textbook ever written. In that treatise, he began 94

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with five intuitively obvious postulates, and, using only deductive logic, proved hundreds of theorems that had practical application in the study of planes and solids. For example, his first postulate can be stated as “two points define a straight line.” For reference, postulates, sometimes called “axioms,” are claims that are so obviously true that they don’t need proof or even evidence.

One postulate, the fifth, called the “Parallel Postulate,” can be expressed as follows: given a straight line and a point not on that line, exactly one straight line can be drawn through that point parallel to the given line. Picture a line drawn in the dirt in your garden and a plant near that line. How many lines can you draw through that plant (don’t kill it!) that are parallel to the line? For Euclid, the answer is “one.” This postulate is much more complicated than the others and was regarded as problematic almost immediately. Great effort was expended in attempting to show that it could be derived from the other postulates, thus making it a proved theorem, rather than an assumed axiom. These

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showed, the Universe we live in has a Non-Euclidean geometrical structure.

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efforts were unsuccessful, so geometers in the 19th century, such as Riemann, Gauss and others, turned their attention to proving that it was independent of the other postulates. That is, could the first four postulates get along with different versions of the fifth, or would they fight? Two such contrary postulates were formulated. One, more than one line can be drawn parallel to the given line, and two, no such line can be drawn. It was shown that both resulting “Non-Euclidean” geometries were internally consistent.

The first is called “Hyperbolic Geometry” and can be illustrated by the surface of a horse’s saddle, on which the straightest lines possible are hyperbolas. The second is called “Spherical Geometry,” and is exemplified by the surface of a sphere, like the Earth. The “straight lines” on a sphere are the “great circles,” like the equator and the lines of longitude, and these are the shortest distance between any two points on the surface. This explains why a flight from Los Angeles to London goes over the North Pole, and not directly East.

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investigation, rather than simple mathematical calculation. One way to do this would be to measure the internal angles of a triangle, say as determined by three stars, or beacons on the peaks of three mountains. In Euclidean space, those angles add up to 180 degrees. In spherical geometry, they add up to more than 180, and in hyperbolic geometry, less than 180.

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Steve Humphrey has a Ph.D. in the history and philosophy of science, with a specialty in the philosophy of physics.

He teaches courses in these subjects at the University of California, Santa Barbara and has taught them at the University of Louisville.

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Promise, Witness, Remembrance reflects on the life of

Promise, Witness, Remembrance will reflect on the life of

Breonna Taylor, her killing in 2020, and the year of protests

Breonna Taylor, her killing in 2020, and the year of protests

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Amy Sherald (b. 1973) Free admission & Breonna Taylor 2020 parking for everyone.

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Breonna herthrough killing insupport 2020, and the year of Foundation. protests MadeTaylor, possible from The Ford Made possible through support from The Ford Foundation. that followed, in Louisville and around the world. The exhibition explores the dualities between a personal, local story and the nation’s reflection on the promise, witness, and remembrance of too many Black lives lost to gun violence.

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By BEKKI JO PRITCHARD Photos by JILIAN HIGGINS

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ucked away in lovely St. Matthews, the 70,000 square-foot modern facility of Baptist Health/ Milestone Wellness Center brings new meaning to “home away from home” for me. The building features an open floor plan, exceptionally high ceilings, large windows letting in plenty of natural light and a warm and welcoming staff. There’s no question that this is, “the place where you matter most.”

I have, with great honor, worked at Baptist Health/Milestone Wellness Center since August of 2017. Shortly after, on October 8, 2017, my mother Suzanna passed away unexpectedly. I was beyond devastated. I could not understand how in only two short weeks my vibrant, beautiful, mother and best friend could be suddenly gone. Upon returning to work, I was shown nothing but support, kindness, love, sympathy and empathy by my brand-new Milestone family. The leadership team at Milestone gave me the best gift, the gift of time, to handle my affairs and learn to live through my grief. I had only just started at Milestone a few months prior and I wondered how this newly empty house had suddenly turned into a cozy home full of family and new friends. I was told at orientation, and by every employee, Milestone is “the place where you matter most.” Yes, that meant me too.

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When we think of “home,” we often imagine four walls, our family and maybe a dog or a cat. In reality, home can be much more. For a wanderer like me, living all across the country and always looking for adventure, “home” means something different. For me, it’s community and comfort, being surrounded by people that I feel love and support me and having the ability to do the things I love. That’s what Milestone is for me and it could be for you too.

If I imagine Milestone as a real “home” for me, then I would coin the Pilates Studio as “my space.” Nestled beside the cycling studio, open free weight and cardio area with access to two private bathrooms, the Pilates Studio offers that touch of serenity needed for the optimum Pilates experience. Currently, we offer Reformer, Cadillac, Stability Chair, TRX, Spine Corrector and mat Pilates training in our studio. I offer private sessions, duet or couples training, small group and multi-equipment-based classes. I enjoy introducing Pilates Reformer Training with a complimentary first session. Every day is a great day working with our wonderful Pilates Team of Lisa Ferguson, Francie Malloy, Mary Hays, Katie Crowe, Becca Williamson, Johanna Abell and Eugene Dean. To find out how you can make the Pilates studio at Milestone your home away from home, contact me at bekkijo33@gmail.com or 702.352.8929.

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Many of our Pilates team are also certified personal trainers and offer personal training as well. Milestone Personal Trainer Tiffany Kelver says that the Milestone Personal Training program offers every type of cardio experience that one can imagine: running, climbing, spinning, swimming and rowing. She said that Milestone is a unique place that provides a healthy balance of work and fun. Boasting three large cardio areas, a powerlifting area and numerous free weights, the personal training program can develop an individual plan for any fitness level. Our personal trainers are the best in the biz and are qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated to changing lives. To find out how Tiffany or another trainer can help, contact Fitness Directors Lisa Jo Groft or Maria Bernard at baptistmilestone.com/personal-training or 502.896.3900 ext.115.

With four group fitness studios and a state-of-the-art cycling studio, Milestone offers 108 group fitness classes per week. With over 30 years of group fitness experience, I feel at home in the Milestone group fitness studios. These spacious rooms, with floor-to-ceiling mirrors, feature hardwood floors and an excellent sound system to bring music to your ears while you exercise.

Looking to burn some calories by getting your groove on? Try our hip hop class with Alison or Just Dance with Jane. You can cycle with Dean Brooks, do aerobics in hi/lo with Sue, learn to find your center in yoga with Kara, or build muscle in Tabata strength with Lisa Jo. Visit baptistmilestone.com/group-exercise/class-schedule for a full group fitness schedule and to sign up for a class.

The Café at Milestone also makes me feel at home. Its menu is full of healthy and delicious options, including sandwiches and freshly made soups and garden salads, smoothies and protein shakes, and everything is prepared to order. James Bond, assistant Café director, and the friendly Milestone team bring five-star service to our conveniently located in-house Café. James knows most of our members’ and staff’s orders by heart. You’re guaranteed to find him smiling behind the counter ready to offer excellent service any time of the day. Our Café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and also features weekly specials. Visit baptistmilestone.com/center-cafe for the full menu.

Just beyond the locker room doors is our award-winning Aquatic Center featuring a five-lane lap pool, warm water therapy pool and heated spa. The Center offers personal training, lap swimming, Aquatic Group Exercise, swim lessons and Aquatic Physical Therapy. Our warm water therapy pool is perfect for injury recovery or those with bone or joint issues. The pool’s temperature stays between 92° – 94°.

Milestone Personal Trainer, Aquatics Trainer and Resident Miranda Merke says she finds an enormous amount of happiness and comfort in the pool. Growing up as a swimmer, the Milestone pool allows for her to teach people how to swim and love the water as she does, like her home away from home. Even on her only day off, Miranda comes in for a swim and a relaxing dip into the heated spa. Visit baptistmilestone.com/aquatics to learn more about our Aquatic Center.

Looking to relax? Our on-site Oasis Spa is open to members and non-members for all of their relaxation and pampering needs.

Helen Gurevich, one of my Pilates clients and valued nail artist at the Oasis Spa has been creating beautiful nails for 40 years.

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because of the friendly atmosphere and calming environment.

The Oasis Spa allows for Helen to offer an enjoyable atmosphere and work with highly qualified staff. You’ll leave feeling refreshed and relaxed after receiving one of our services. For a listing of all services at the Oasis Spa please visit baptistmilestone.com/spa or call 502.753.7541 to book an appointment.

Are you a parent? You may be thinking, “This all sounds great, but what about my kids?” Milestone also offers child care!

Accommodating children ranging in age from six weeks to 12 years, the Child Care is bright, colorful and opens to a fenced-in outdoor play area for use in fair weather. Pam Payne, Child Care director since 2000 says, “Our main goal is to provide a safe and fun environment for your children so you can get the most out of your workout with no worries.”

Milestone Fitness Coach and Personal Trainer Melanie Hubbs believes the biggest benefit of Milestone Child Care is being able to bring her children to work with her. For her, it’s comforting knowing they are under the same roof. “It’s like being at home, but it’s our home away from home,” she says. Having this comfort allows Melanie to stay focused at work knowing her three little ones are taken care of. There are so few places in the city that offer such a wide variety of classes and equipment as well as social support. Even during a pandemic, Milestone is a great place to call your fitness home.

As Summer 2021 approaches and we all begin to venture out looking for a place that makes us feel at home, remember Baptist Health/Milestone Wellness Center, where you can work out, swim, do classes, eat lunch, get your nails done, get a massage, work with a trainer, do Pilates, run around the indoor track and learn about nutrition, all while your children are cared for at Child Care. Milestone is where you matter most and we could be your home away from home. If you are interested in touring our facility and learning more about membership options please contact Lynn Knepshield, membership team member, at 502.753.7546 or cknepshield@baptistmilestone.com. We look forward to meeting you! V Bekki Jo Pritchard, BA and MLS, Certified Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Barre Instructor RYT 200 Yoga Instructor, Adjunct Professor of Sociology, College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas, NV and Adjunct Professor of Sociology, Craftonhills College, Yucaipa, CA.

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Summer Fun for Summer Stretch 2021: Campers can choose between academic and enrichment opportunities, sports and the arts—all on our beautiful 80-acre campus. KCD camps begin the week of June 6! We’ve got a great lineup of camps this year, including Knots & Knits, Camp Zootopia, Nerf Camp, Woodworking, Lego Fun!, Graphic Novels and many more!

Academic Camps & Tutoring: We take great pride in our academic camp offerings, including SAT Grammar and Writing, Essay Writing, and College Application and Essay Workshop.

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Sports & Fitness: Our 80-acre campus is the perfect place to come enjoy one of our Sports & Fitness camps such as soccer, basketball, football, lacrosse and field hockey.

Staying Healthy & Safe: All our summer camps will follow KCD’s existing “Hands, Face, Space” rules around masking, social distancing and frequent handwashing. See kcd.org/covid to learn more about COVID-19 guidelines on our campus.

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To register, go to kcd.org/summer. All courses are open to the public.

Please see course listings for grade and age requirements.

Questions? Contact Arron Davis at arron.davis@kcd.org or 502.814.4329.

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8. Sonia Williams, Gina Paliafito, Mary Sheerin, Sheridan Gates and Monty Fields.

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1. Abby Shue with Brookes and Greg Pope.

5. Douglas Riddle and Janice Carter Levitch Humphrey.

2. Speed Ball Co-Chairs Rishabh and Lopa Mehrotra with Jennifer and Hunter Bates and Ozair Shariff.

6. Speed Ball Co-Chairs Jim and Missy Allen.

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5. Angie Henry, Caroline Knop and Liesl Long Chaintreuil.

6. David Long, Fred Hina and Donna Long.

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Summer Fun in the Arts at Sacred Heart Schools Sacred Heart Schools is thrilled to provide in-person summer camps in 2021! We offer a variety of summer programming for students at all grade levels allowing campers to grow and learn while having fun and making new friends.

At Sacred Heart School for the Arts, your budding star will shine through coed camps in drama, dance and visual arts.

Young actors will choose from Broadway Bootcamp or Audition and Prescreening Skills, or learn, rehearse and perform “The Musical Adventures of Flat Stanley” or Disney’s “Descendants the Musical.” Ballet enthusiasts beginning at age four will learn and have fun through Coppelia or Nutcracker dance camps.

More seasoned dancers will love the Pre-professional Ballet Intensive. Finally, your visual artists will thrive in our Little Picassos, Pre-teen Art Studio and Portfolio Prep camps.

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2. Ellen Yunker, Karen Wilcoxson, Sandi Heyes, Nancye Claypool and Kelly Hanna-Carroll.

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5. Terri Smalley and Pam Baker.

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2. Roy Byrd and Armond Davis.

3. Samara and Armond Davis.

4. Sean Edwards, James Penny and Tia Edwards.

5. James Penny, Willie Billingslea III, Keicha and David Danzie, Reginald Glass and Dan Gardner.

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2. Logan Gill, Melissa Dennison, Linda Foushee and JC Phelps.

3. Rachel Collier and Kaitlynn Fish.

4. Marvis Herring, Tonya Abeln, JC Phelps, Jenny Gerst Pfanenstiel, Valerie Chinn and Alli Lewis.

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Robert Searcy Allison 1932 - 2021

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obert Searcy Allison, age 88, died peacefully on March 24, 2021, following a brief illness surrounded by his beloved family.

Born in Knoxville, Tennessee September 9, 1932, the son of Margaret Elizabeth Searcy Allison and George Upton Allison.

His parents and his younger brother George (Bud) Allison predeceased him. His Mom was from South Alabama and his Dad from East Tennessee.

A 1954 graduate of the University of Tennessee, Bob was elected president of the University’s student body. He was actively involved and an officer in his fraternity, Phi Gamma Delta. Later he was named Outstanding Senior by the Omicron Delta Kappa leadership fraternity. Just before graduation, Allison was one of eleven students selected as a Torchbearer. “The Torchbearer is the highest student honor conferred by the University of Tennessee.

Torchbearers are Seniors who have served their Alma Mater with overall excellence.”

Following graduation from the University of Tennessee, Bob married the love of his life, Anne, in July 1954. He immediately moved with his bride to Schenectady, NY, having been hired by General Electric’s Advertising and Sales Promotion Department.

He served two years of active duty as an officer in the U.S. Army. One of those years was in the Territory of Alaska during 1955 and 1956. Anne joined him in Alaska, teaching kindergarten in the small port town of Whittier.

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for the next 20 years until his retirement in 1993. During Bob’s working years, he was chosen for membership on the national board of directors of the American Association of Advertising Agencies, also serving as chair of the U.S. Central Region of the AAAA. He was chair of the Advertising and Marketing International Network.

Bob’s most treasured community-involvement memories were the years he spent as a leader of Troop 318 of the Boy Scouts (affiliated with Second Presbyterian Church), and the lifelong friendships he enjoyed with so many of these young men. He delighted in following their achievements in life as the years passed, and was especially proud of the many Troop members who earned the highest award in Scouting: the Eagle Scout rank.

Bob served for years as Eucharistic minister for his Catholic Church to Norton Hospital and also Naples Community Hospital in Florida.

Allison’s community involvement began shortly after his arrival in Louisville. Early days included a promotion for our Community Chest and also for the Fund for the Arts. He was an early and long-time member of the Louisville Waterfront Board; a founding member of the Ali Center; served on the Saint Xavier High School Board and also the Kentucky Country Day School Board; was chair of the University of Louisville Board of Overseers; and treasurer of the UofL Athletic Board.

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morning with the Champ and had dinner with him each evening. Years after Ali retired, Bob was having dinner with Ali and John Ramsey. Bob told the Champ he had never been so scared as on the night Ali fought Sonny Liston, a fighter Bob felt was a fierce opponent for Ali. When he said this, Ali leaned across the small table toward Bob, his eyes grew large as saucers and said, “You think you were scared,” followed, of course, with a huge Ali smile. Later, Bob was on the Board which helped organize and set in motion the building of the present-day Muhammad Ali Center.

In 1999, Bob was inducted into the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame. He was also a member of the University of Tennessee Alumni Board of Governors and was inducted into the University of Kentucky Advertising Hall of Fame.

He worked with a small group formed by the UofL Athletic Department under Athletic Director Bill Olsen, to create the Papa John’s UofL football stadium. Success for the group, he professed, was the unusual result of “upside-down marketing” wherein the incredibly strong support of UofL fans (with their commitments to a Lifetime Seating offering) eventually got the attention and support of the City, the Commonwealth and corporations. Result: the Stadium was built.

Allison ran three marathons, the first two just minutes over four hours. His final marathon was the 1983 New York City Marathon. He was determined to get under four hours this time and crossed the finish line in Central Park in 3 hours and 56 minutes. He had quietly promised Anne (in a tag strapped to his running shoe) he would quit running “crazy distances” if she would stop smoking. Being an independent soul, Anne did not jump at Bob’s offer of a deal but waited until December 31, 1983, to smoke her last cigarette (which Bob captured, framed with a brass plaque noting her important lifetime achievement).

He studied and enjoyed water coloring, clay and stone sculpturing, each of which he took up following his retirement. He continued with these fun activities for the rest of his life.

The family would like to thank Dr. Allan Currie and the outstanding caregivers at Baptist East Palliative Care.

His greatest pride, without question, was his marriage to his college sweetheart, Anne, since July 1954. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Anne Lewis Witt Allison, and their two wonderful and much-loved children: Jeanie Allison Gatchel (Hunter), and Rob Allison (Cindy), and four loving and talented grandchildren Beth Anne in Orlando, and George (fiancee Sami), Natalie, and Louise in Louisville.

The visitation was held on Monday, March 29, 2021, from 4 pm until 7 pm at Pearson’s, 149 Breckenridge Ln. A Funeral Mass was held at 10 am on Tuesday, March 30 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 501 Cherrywood Rd. Louisville, Ky, 40207, with private burial to follow.

In lieu of flowers, if one wishes, the family requests gifts in his memory be sent to Kosair charities, 982 Eastern Parkway, Louisville 40217; or St. Xavier High School Foundation, 1609 Poplar Level Rd., Louisville 40207; or Sacred Heart Schools Foundation, 3177 Lexington Rd., Louisville 40206; or the charity of your choice.

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Celebration of Life

Hensel “Buck” Heath 1944 - 2021

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ensel “Buck” Heath was born in Virginia, July of 1944. From there he moved around the country, before settling in his beloved Louisville, Kentucky. During his travels, he worked at a florist shop creating beautiful arrangements, where he fancied one day creating a place with a “moon garden” of white flowers.

In his earlier days, Buck worked in some interesting places like Hugh Heffner’s yacht for a summer in the Florida Keys. There, he fell in love with the ocean. He also worked in the restaurant industry for many years, where he nurtured his passion for food and for making people happy.

Over the years, he developed a love of buying and selling antiques, which gave Buck a great eye for items that were unusual, unique and beautiful.

So, in 1992, Buck took what he learned throughout his travels and life experiences and created Buck’s Restaurant and Bar. He filled the restaurant with antiques and white flowers and created a wonderful menu that had something for everyone.

When his friends found out that he had been diagnosed with cancer, they asked him what was on his bucket list. Buck loved the ocean as well as the Keys and stated that he would like to visit the Keys, if just for one last time. Thanks to the many friends he had made throughout the years, they were able to grant his wish and send him to the Keys.

Buck will be greatly missed. But his name, passions and memory will live on through the spirit of Buck’s Restaurant and Bar.

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Molly Kristine Parsley 1974 - 2021

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olly Kristine Parsley was born May 16, 1974, and passed peacefully on March 20, 2021. She was a graduate of Ballard High School and the University of Indiana School of Journalism. She was known for having a big heart and many good friends.

She was a native of Louisville but most of her career was in San Francisco where she was a freelance PR Director. She was named one of the “15 to Watch” for making a significant contribution in the PR/Marketing Industry and won an Emmy for Pereira O’Dell Advertising Agency.

She leaves behind her mother Jacque (Carter) Parsley (Robert), her father William Parsley (MaryAnn), her sister Jessica Leigh Parsley of Denver, her stepsisters and brothers Amy Solinger Porco, Lilli Lutgens (Troy), Ted Solinger (Jennifer), and Adam Solinger of Louisville.

There will be a Memorial on July 24 at the Water Tower 3005 River Road at 11:00.

If desired, a donation may be made to Molly Parsley Scholarship Fund for young women desiring to study Marketing. This can be made at everloved.com/life-of/molly-parsley/, to the Humane Society or ASPCA.

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Celebration of Life

Albert P. Smith, Jr. 1927 - 2021

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lbert Perrine Smith, Jr., a noted Kentucky journalist and public citizen, died peacefully at home on March 19, 2021, in Sarasota, FL. He was 94.

Al, who was born in Sarasota and grew up in Hendersonville, TN, owned and published seven weekly newspapers in Kentucky and Tennessee. For 33 years, he was host and producer of Kentucky Educational Television’s “Comment on Kentucky,” the longest running public-affairs show on a PBS affiliate. In 1979, he was appointed federal co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission by President Jimmy Carter, serving in the Carter and Reagan administrations until 1982. He hosted and produced a daily radio show, “Primeline,” from 1990 to 1996, and wrote two books. He was a charter member of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame, a fellow of the national Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), the former president of the Kentucky Press Association and the former chairman of the Kentucky Arts Commission.

At 15, Al beat out 100,000 contestants to win the American Legion’s national oratorical contest.

He traveled the country for a year speaking to raise money for the war effort. After high school, he

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proudly served stateside in the Army during World War II. Al then attended Vanderbilt University before beginning his journalism career in New Orleans, where he worked as an editor and reporter for The Times-Picayune and the States-Item. Though his 10 years in New Orleans were colorful and fueled a lifetime of stories, alcoholism derailed his career there.

Al relocated to Russellville, KY, where he became the editor of The News-Democrat, and quit drinking in 1963. He went on to accompany countless others to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and was a “friend of Bill W.” for 58 years.

In 1966, he met his future wife, Martha Helen.

They married in 1967. The next year, Al left The News-Democrat to start his own weekly, The Logan Leader, and soon purchased The News-Democrat.

Through the 1970s, Al was editor and publisher of his Russellville papers, and with Martha Helen and other partners acquired several other weeklies. He sold the chain in 1985. As editor, he took strong stands on public issues, particularly education. In 1974, he began a broadcasting career, hosting “Comment” on Friday nights. The popular show featured a panel of Kentucky journalists discussing and analyzing that week’s news.

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In the 1970s and 80s, Al became involved in several statewide public service organizations. He was founding chair of the Kentucky Oral History Commission and chaired both Leadership Kentucky and the Shakertown Roundtable, a forum on challenging issues facing Kentucky. With the University of Kentucky, he founded the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues (IRJ) and was chair emeritus of its advisory board. He retired from his television career in 2007 and went on to write two memoirs, Wordsmith and Kentucky Cured.

Al’s greatest legacy was the many people he helped along the way. He mentored younger journalists and others who crossed his path. He was a kind, generous man and a wonderful (if long-winded) storyteller, with a Shakespearean grasp of political foible and triumph. His curiosity was more than a journalist’s quest for a story; it was a wider curiosity that reflected his love for humanity and its condition. That quality brought him a wide circle of friends from all walks of life. He loved his family, Kentucky, political stories, his dogs Chloe and Coco, chocolate and Willie Nelson. Fats Waller’s “Your Feet’s Too Big” transported him to the snowy rifle range at Fort Sill, OK. or to New Orleans, where he loved the food, the music and the people.

Al received honorary doctorates from the University of Kentucky and eight other colleges and universities. He was named a Distinguished Rural Kentuckian by the Kentucky Association of Electric Cooperatives and a Rural Hero (for journalism) by the National Rural Assembly. He received the Medallion for Intellectual Achievement from the UK Library Associates, the Kentucky Broadcasters Association’s Gabbard Distinguished Kentuckian Award, Leadership Kentucky’s Flame of Excellence Award and several other honors. Two statewide awards are named in his honor. One Al Smith Award, given by the IRJ together with the Bluegrass SPJ, honors public service through community journalism. The other Al Smith Award is given by the Kentucky Arts Commission to an artist who has achieved a high level of excellence and creativity.

Al was the son of Albert Perrine Smith and Elvira Mace Smith.

Survivors include his beloved wife of almost 54 years, Martha Helen Smith; his children, Catherine McCarty (William) of Birmingham, AL., Lewis Carter Hancock of Louisville, and Virginia Major (William) of West Hartford, CT., as well as an “adopted” son, Huaming Gu of Shanghai, China; his sister, Robin Burrow (James), of Abilene, TX.; and two nieces, Robin Rutledge Sloane (Robert) of Fort Worth, TX. and Rachel Burrow of Austin, TX. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Evan and Connor (Ikue) McCarty, Lauren Hancock, and Susannah and Ava Major, as well as numerous cousins.

A memorial service will be held at a later date. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in Al’s honor to the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues at 343 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., #206 BLD, Lexington, KY 40506-0012, and to the Hope Center at hopectr.org.

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