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IN EVERY ISSUE 50 TOP 5 Dining: Girls’ Night Out 61 Etiquette & Entertaining: Surprise! 101 Parties: Celebrating the Everyday 102 Family: “I can see your polka-dot boxers” 125 Relationships: Always Hold My Hand 171 Gardening: Cucumbers, Who Knew? 173 Health & Fitness: Trends in Fitness Fashion 175 Posh Paws: Hand Signals 180 Fashion: The Dog Days 182 Business News 184 Sports: Nos-Drew-Damas’ Football Predictions
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PICNIC WITH THE POPS PT.I Photos by Alex Orlov Picnic with the Pops is a must-see event during the summertime in Kentucky! For two days, August 15th and 16th, attendees were encouraged to bring picnics and blankets as they listened to the live orchestra and special guest performances, which were Michael Cavanaugh and The Lexington Philharmonic. The event featured a light-hearted experience fit for the outdoor ambiance and was held at The Meadow at Keene Barn. www.lexpops.com
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PICNIC WITH THE POPS PT.II Photos by Alex Orlov On August 15th and 16th, people attended a must-see event during the summertime in Kentucky, Picnic with the Pops! Event goers were encouraged to bring picnics and blankets as they listened to the live orchestra and special guest performance of Michael Cavanaugh and The Lexington Philharmonic. The event featured a light-hearted experience fit for the outdoor ambiance and was held at The Meadow at Keene Barn. www.lexpops.com
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PICNIC WITH THE POPS PT.III Photos by Alex Orlov The Meadow at Keene Barn played host to this year’s Picnic with the Pops. People brought picnic baskets and blankets and enjoyed a live orchestra and special guest performance by Michael Cavanaugh and The Lexington Philharmonic. The event featured a light-hearted experience fit for the outdoor ambiance. www.lexpops.com
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TOP 5 Dining
ENOTECA With its European-style decor and relaxed lounge and patio, this eatery channels a Spanish vacation. Enoteca’s various tapas, like the chorizo and cheese served on fresh bread, sommellier-curated wine list, craft beers, and extensive selection of bourbon is sure to create an unforgettable cultural culinary experience for your next girls’ night out. Downtown • 191 Jefferson St. • (859) 687-0346
BELLA NOTTE A great place for groups of friends, this Italian eatery houses a Wine Room, Herb Room, intimate, vine-covered dining room, and patio. The menu includes creative specials, seasonal selections, and traditional pasta favorites. From the crave-worthy Bella Original Rigatoni Crema to a classic Penne Arrabiatta it’s easy to see why Bella Notte is a local favorite. Nicholasville Rd • 3715 Nicholasville Rd. • (859) 245-1789 • bellalexington.com
PALMER’S FRESH GRILL Located lakeside at Lexington Green, this chic eatery is known not only for its seafood but also its extensive wine selection. Menu offerings include Seared Diver Scallops with couscous, Lexington Pasta Gnocchi, Champagne Chicken and much more. Enjoy the nightly social hour specials with your closest friends in the chic dining room, at the bar, or on the patio. Nicholasville Rd • 161 Lexington Green Cir. • (859) 273-0103 • palmersfreshgrill.com
WINES ON VINE An eclectic, neighborhood feel couples with friendly service to create the charming ambiance of this eatery. Diners can enjoy thoughtful specials or menu fixtures such as Warm Goat Cheese Salad, Grilled Filet Mignon, or Pan Seared Salmon. No meal would be complete at this eatery without a glass of vino. Remember to take home a bottle from their adjacent wine shop. Downtown • 400 Old Vine St. • (859) 243-0017 • winesonvine.net
JEFFERSON DAVIS INN Lexington-themed decor creates a great backdrop for a night out in this beautifully remodeled three story grille and tavern. JDI serves up a wide array of pub food and Southern inspired cuisine, and offers private event space. An extensive selection of bourbon, plus happy hour and wine specials, are sure to make your next girls’ night out a lively one. Historic South Hill • 319 Cedar St. • (859) 246-0202 • jeffersondavisinn.com
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Kentucky Wineries
First Vineyard
It’s fitting that the legacy of fine American winemaking is continuing where it began - right here in Kentucky. The first commercial winery in the United States, appropriately named First Vineyard, was established in 1799 on 633 acres of land in what is now Jessamine County. Winemaker John James Dufour, a member of a successful Swiss winemaking dynasty, emigrated to the New World where he envisioned building a fledgling wine industry. He chose to launch his dream on an area in Nicholasville surveyed by Daniel Boone. Dufour, a true visionary, recognized that Kentucky had the necessary environmental conditions for growing quality grapes to establish and sustain successful wine production. Equally important, he saw that the Bluegrass region had enough workers to produce the wine and possessed established trade routes for getting the finished product to consumers. Those consumers included President Thomas Jefferson, who received two 5-gallon oak casks of First Vineyard wine in 1805 from Dufour and his investors. First Vineyard’s present owner and historian Tom Beall has collected a variety of artifacts associated with the venture, including original documents, tools, even a beautifully preserved grape dresser’s medallion. When Beall renovated the property in 2007, he re-established DuFour’s original terraces and included among his plantings, Cape grapes, the varietal (obscure now) that DuFour used to build his vineyards. First Vineyard’s current labels honor Dufour by bearing his name.
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By the mid-nineteenth century, Kentucky was the third-largest wine producing state in the country, behind California and Missouri. When Prohibition began in 1920, distilleries and breweries were shuttered, with vineyards closed down and vines ripped from the ground lest the grapes thwart the law by naturally fermenting on their own. By the time Prohibition ended in 1933, Kentuckians had developed a taste for other spirits, and it took many years for local wines to make a resurgence in quality and popularity. In 1976, Kentucky passed legislation allowing wineries to once again operate, and subsequent government grants and tobacco settlement funds allowed area farmers to examine alternative crops to sustain their family farms. Fifteen years ago, there were less than a dozen Kentucky wineries. Currently there are 70 wineries in the Commonwealth with more on the way, and their wines have won numerous medals in regional and international competitions. Area winemakers learn from and help each other, and University of Kentucky horticulturists study how the many different varietals grown are affected by disease, insect damage, and weather conditions like last year’s extreme winter. Industry associations provide additional support, including the Kentucky Grape and Wine
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Council, Kentucky Vineyards Society, Kentucky Wineries Association, Western Kentucky Grape Growers Association, and Northern Kentucky Vintners & Grape Growers Association. Kentucky enjoys a number of factors that contribute to the production of quality wines. A longer growing season and intense summer heat allows for ripening potential that yields intense flavors. Smoothly rolling slopes provide the steep elevation ideal for drainage. Native American grapes such as Norton flourish, as do French hybrids such as Chambourcin, Seyval Blanc, and Marechal Foch. Other winemakers have had success with their own versions of traditional European varietals like Cabernet Franc and Riesling. Kentucky wineries vary greatly in size, and winemaking styles are as varied as the vineyards. Some winemakers use estate grapes for all or part of their production, while others use grapes sourced locally or from other states like California. Dr. Thomas Cottrell, a nationally respected wine authority, came to the area as the University of Kentucky’s extension enologist in 2005. Since then, he has traveled the state, assessing winemaking operations to help vineyard and winery owners make their best product possible. “You can’t grow all grapes successfully in all places, and in some areas certain grapes won’t grow at all,” Cottrell says. The key to producing the best wine, he explains, is choosing the proper varietals for an area’s unique soil composition, climate, and topography, and letting those factors dictate the type of wine that will be offered. Fruit-based wines are an interesting alternative to the traditional grape, and Kentucky producers offer a multitude, including peach, cherry, red currant, watermelon, even wine made from the pawpaw, which is the largest edible fruit indigenous to the United States. Fruit-based wines can be more expensive to produce and much harder to make than those from grape varieties. The focus is on vibrant fruit flavor rather than relying on excessive sweetness for taste.
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“In the past ten years, there has been a big difference in the perception of Kentucky wines,” observes Neil Vasilakes, President of the Kentucky Wineries Association and owner of Wildside Winery in Versailles. “People are becoming proud of our Kentucky wines as they’re learning what we have to offer. As they watch the number of wineries growing, hear positive things about the quality of the wines, and see our products in their favorite stores and restaurants, they’re willing to try something new and taste it for themselves. As their awareness increases they understand what the excitement is about.”
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Kentucky Wineries
Wine Tastings
Sections devoted to locally made wines are expanding rapidly in stores, with even more available for purchase online. However, visiting a winery in person yields vast riches for vinophiles and wine novices alike. You will have an even finer appreciation of that special wine by seeing where it was produced, and learning about the unique growing conditions that developed the grapes used. You could discover a limited production bottling that’s only available at the tasting room. Perhaps you will be lucky enough to meet the winemaker and sample a yet unreleased wine through an informal barrel tasting. You may meet multiple generations of a winemaking family, and learn why producing wine is much more to them than just the way they earn their living. This is your opportunity to ask how weather during the growing season affected this year’s crop, how the most recent Cabernet Sauvignon compares to those of previous years, what the farm produced before it was a vineyard, or even what the design on the label signifies. Take a tour, where you’ll see the processes that go into crafting fine wine, and visit the fields to learn about the science that’s the foundation for successful grape growing. Want to sample a wine before committing to the purchase of a full bottle? Wineries allow you to buy their wines by the glass or try a variety of different ones for a minimal fee. Never heard of American Diamond or Vignoles? Exciting varietals not commonly seen in stores are waiting for you at Kentucky wineries - and one could become your new favorite.
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Wineries are increasingly popular sites for weddings, birthday and anniversary celebrations, family and class reunions, business corporate/events, theme dinners, arts and crafts shows, and live musical performances. In addition to tastings, some wineries have expanded to add lodging, restaurants, gift shops, and even spa facilities. You can sip wine while enjoying a picnic, strolling the grounds, or playing bocce ball or croquet. When visiting wineries, learn if they offer a wine club. Wine clubs give members the opportunity to get discounted pricing on wines, receive special vintages not released to the general public, and enjoy free tastings and VIP access to winery tours and special events. Wine is an expression of a winery’s unique terroir, and many regional food specialties take on a whole different dimension when they’re paired with wines from the same area. Experience locallysourced meats and vegetables accompanied by wines produced in the same climate and growing conditions and you’ll taste the difference. Ready to start your own journey of Kentucky wine discovery? You can begin by traveling along one of Kentucky’s regional wine trails and use the Kentucky Wine Trail App to locate wineries by name or location. You can then chart your own personal wine trail and collect digital stamps on the Kentucky Wine Trails Passport to earn a special Kentucky wine gift. The app is available in both the iTunes Store and Google Play. Hard copy passports are available for stamping through participating wineries and the Kentucky Wineries Association. Before planning your trip, visit winery websites to verify hours of operation. Since wine is a natural organic product, tasting room hours can be seasonal or affected by other factors like harvest and production. Don’t want to drive? Numerous companies offer wine tours, which is a particularly wise option if you want to visit multiple wineries or those in remote or unfamiliar locations. Tours allow you to relax and take in the breathtaking Kentucky scenery while a professional driver, who knows the roads and the area, guides you to various stops. No time for traveling? Sample Kentucky wine at a farmers market, or attend a wine festival where you can try the wares of a number of wineries all at the same location for one admission fee. “Kentucky’s modern wine industry is still incredibly young when compared to the wine regions around the world that most people are familiar with seeing on the store shelves,” comments Tyler Madison, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s Grape & Wine Program Marketing Manager. “In many of the old world regions, Burgundy, for example, producers typically focus on one, or maybe two cultivars and have for the past few hundred years with very specific regulations on decisions like yields and production methods. Here in Kentucky, everything is still very new and there’s a lot of experimentation among growers and producers to figure out what grows best and what style of wine may eventually become synonyms with Kentucky as a unique region. Because of that, it’s an incredibly exciting time to explore what’s being made here as every winery is very unique. Thanks to passionate growers and winemakers as well as the invaluable help from the University of Kentucky, quality is very good throughout the state and continues to improve. The future of Kentucky wine looks incredibly promising.” Kentucky’s booming wine industry is a testament to the importance of agritourism. Agritourism allows both Kentucky visitors and residents alike the opportunity to witness and appreciate the labor and skill that goes into producing the quality goods that are uniquely Kentucky. Explore Kentucky’s agricultural heritage as you discover our state’s many fine wineries!
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Surprise!
Everyone loves that little unexpected something. It can be found in many forms – in a painting, a flower arrangement, a table setting, an outfit or a present. Surprises create enthusiasm. It is the joy of the unexpected. The component in a design that displays a spark of creativity and performs individually. The ordinary is kept from looking mundane or like everyone else because of the element of surprise.
A painting that expresses the quiet, calm of the ocean against a clear blue sky gives the observer a feeling of relaxation and solitude only to have one’s eye fall to the lower edge of the picture where a sharkfest is taking place. The surprise interrupts the mood. The concentration no longer will focus on the peaceful but dwells on the disturbance. On the L. V. Harkness roof top garden, designed by Jon Carloftis, the colors of lavender, yellow and blue are splashed over and over throughout the many profusely planted containers. Unexpectedly, peeking through the petals… a bright red Ornamental Pepper plant! The new and unusual sharp red color among the three color sameness causes one to never overlook that surprise again. A bouquet or a mixed plant container tells, in its own way, about where we are; the mood of the moment, or a feeling of joy or sorrow. No need to draw on language to explain, as the arrangement will speak for itself. Nature is where learning about one another takes place. Modest and unpretentious, it doesn’t have to assert itself. In its own simplicity, it appears to stand alone. Develop a vision of nature to share with others, to make them happy, and to reflect one’s own gentle respect of nature. The same flowers do not make the same bouquets. As we look at the component parts of a bouquet – the vase, rocks, soil, water, we imagine how the bouquet is going to look but soon the bouquet is making us. It is then that we learn – to be guided by nature. To go before what we have never seen is to become familiar by Sue Ann Truitt with plant life. Letting Etiquette & Entertaining go of preconceived noConsultant
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tions in an individual arrangement makes it your own. Thus, setting the stage to slip into the design your own special surprise. This could come in the form of an unexpected colored blossom, a ribbon or bow, a ceramic figurine, a stem of fruits or vegetables, candy lollipop or whatever. The colorful summer table in the picture was designed by John Morris. Layering shades of blues, greens and reds present a collected look and keep the color palette intact. Then, there pops the bright yellow tomato which is a total departure from the other colors and thus, an element of surprise. A table setting is the perfect canvas for something unusual. As, in the picture, a large tropical leaf serves as a placemat. The napkin compliments the cloth but does not match. The totally disconnected colors of the linens and the dinnerware are tied together with the tomatoes. The matching or mismatching of the table pieces is the ground on which to build a creative design. It is planned, well thought out, and unscrambled. Practicing with tablescapes is a wonderful way to become more confident with mixing colors, dinnerware, patterns, and linens. In planning an outfit for a special occasion, the mixing of components is similar to the table. Colors, textures and accessories all deserve equal thought. Monochromatic or contrasting colors of your own must contribute to a well-planned total presentation. A very well-dressed lady once said that the biggest mistake most people make is wearing too much of something – too many animal print pieces, too many matched sets of jewelry, too many like colors, etc. The success lies in combining but not matching. At this point, look in the mirror, then add one something of interest or an unexpected surprise – a pin, a flower, a colorful scarf, etc. to accent the total look. Relax and give surprises, don’t expect surprises. A surprise is something you give away – a random act of kindness. So, get out of your shell and give to others. Your shell will melt away!
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Growing where it’s been planted…
in downtown Lexington! by Mary Ellen Slone
All across America paradigms are shifting—
inner-city entities, businesses, families, churches, (and especially jobs) are migrating to the suburbs – leaving behind to wither – the institutions, which for generations had been the cornerstones of their lives. Locally, although the proliferation of suburban living and commerce is abundantly evident across Fayette and contiguous counties, thankfully some local institutions have chosen to remain, and ‘to grow where they’ve been planted’—in the core of our city. Preeminent among these entities is the Living Arts and Science Center (LASC), comfortably nestled and proudly entrenched on North Martin Luther King Boulevard, just north of downtown. For nearly four decades, this amazing institution has been a respected force in creative education for children and adults, plus schools and organizations throughout the region. Through dynamically creative art and science programs, the LASC fosters exploration, discovery, and inspires creativity and imagination – virtually on a daily basis.
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Understanding the need to ‘help ignite the imaginations of kids’ especially those in schools in rural counties, LASC has dramatically expanded its service outreach programs and is now creatively augmenting school and library programs in twice as many counties as it previously served. Concurrently, the very popular LASC field trip program which brings school groups to the Center has doubled and now reaches 7,500 students or more each year—that’s a statistically larger number than is represented by the entirety of the University of Kentucky’s freshman class! It may be that as you read this article you realize that you haven’t visited this magical place recently, or even ever. If that’s the case, consider investing the time to visit the Center; absorb some fascinating history, be impressed by the energy which pervades the entire facility and prepare to smile – BIG TIME! And, if as a result of this venture you realize that you ‘have time on your hands and a creative skill (like reading, drawing, story-telling, singing, or playing an instrument) you could share with some incredibly fascinating youngsters’, VOLUNTEER! Your life, and the lives of the children which will gleefully surround you, will benefit from the experience.
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Core Values Sitting across the table from LASC’s effervescent Executive Director, Heather Lyons, listening to her contagious commitment to the ongoing success of this iconic Central Kentucky institution, one can’t help but be amazed at the energy and enthusiasm which pervades this historic structure; the acknowledged ‘corner stone’ of the Center’s long-established residence near the heart of our city. Situated at 362 Martin Luther King Boulevard, a short walk from Lexington’s downtown area, the Center is totally committed to ‘growing where it’s planted’—right where it’s been located for nearly a century. With area schools on summer break, the LASC campus was brimming with children; energetic, smiling children are either everywhere in the two main buildings, or they’re off campus – on a fascinating field trip – created to broaden their horizons and enrich their awareness of all that makes Lexington such a special place. The best ways to describe this lady? She’s justifiably proud of the past history and is committed to the future of the Center; capable of frequent multitasking; and incredibly well respected by faculty, Board members, parents, donors, kids, and our city as a whole. As we sat across the table from each other and intently watching the massive on-site construction underway on the front lawn facing MLK, Director Lyons shared what have been and will continue to be the Living Arts and Center’s core values: • A commitment to life-long learning: LASC believes that people of all ages deserve accessible opportunities to learn and to be creative. • Community Outreach: The proven fact that our Bluegrass community has been made stronger through LASC-initiated opportunities for individuals of all ages to work, to create, and to learn together. • Thrive where you’re planted: LASC has broken ground on the renovation and expansion of its facilities in Lexington’s downtown on land the Center owns. THRIVE WHERE YOU’RE PLA NTED All three of these core values were included within the recent announcement that The Living Arts and Science Center has broken ground on a $5
million dollar renovation and expansion of its facility in Lexington’s historic east end. The project, now already underway, will more than double the existing space and will dramatically expand the LASC’s capacity to serve students of all ages in the Lexington community and significantly beyond. At the announcement ceremony, Lexington’s Mayor Jim Gray noted that for decades, the Center has been a dynamic, respected force in creative education for children and adults, schools, and organizations throughout the region. Utilizing innovative art and science programs, the organization has fostered exploration and discovery and, along the way, has inspired creativity and imagination. The announcement included some impressive statistics, among them: • Over the past 5 years, the LASC has expanded its service reach from seven Central Kentucky counties to serving schools and libraries in over 30 counties yearly; while the field trip programs, which bring school groups to the Center has doubled, is now reaching 7,500 students annually. Resultantly, it became clear to all concerned that the existing facility would not be adequate in meeting growing programming demands. • LASC Board President Hanna Huggins noted, “When we started the conversation about how to expand our services, we wanted to continue our commitment to Lexington’s East End – our Center’s home for more than four decades. We launched a capital campaign and worked with DeLeon & Primmer Architecture Workshop and our construction managers Burchfield and Thomas in a way that would meet our programmatic needs, infuse exciting design principals, and keep us where our roots are, in Lexington’s East End.” • The project will include a complete renovation of the historic Kinkead House, which was built in 1847 and is now on the National Register of Historic Places. The renovated space will house a new Children’s Art and Fascinating Retail Gallery. The current art gallery, classrooms and office spaces will be renovated as well. • The expansion will more than double the LASC’s programming space, from its current 7500 sq. feet to over 18,500.
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In our house, my kids like to put rainbow sprinkles on pretty much any dessert. There’s just something about adding sprinkles that elevates the dessert into something special. For you, it might be adding ice cream or whipped cream to a dessert that makes it a decadent experience. Or it may be eating a meal by candle light or simply having dessert after a meal. Each of these ideas have the possibility of turning a regular weekday meal into an extraordinary event worth celebrating. Declare a Special Day Do you have a child that has a slight obsession with a certain movie or sport? Or maybe they really like insects or princess filled fairy tales? Whatever your child currently loves, you can celebrate him or her by creating a special day filled with ideas that celebrate their favorite things. For instance, if you have a child that loves dinosaurs, declare that it is “Dino Day” at your house. Make a dinosaur themed snack, such as hardboiled “Dinosaur Eggs”, and plan a couple of simple dinosaur crafts or activities, like identifying different types of dinosaurs. You don’t have to spend a lot of time or money to celebrate your children’s favorite things, but they will love that you took the time to celebrate something so important to them!
it’s not always possible to take the time or spend the money for a vacation. But taking a day trip or trying out a new restaurant is a more manageable way to get that vacation-like feeling of being somewhere new. The key to finding that vacation-like feeling is to deviate from your usual routine. A simple activity like hiking in a new spot, visiting a local orchard, or taking the day to explore a nearby town will add an element of adventure to a regular weekend. Send Happy Mail In a time when technology dominates our everyday life, sending someone happy mail is an unexpected way to celebrate someone else. It’s also a fantastic way to communicate how you feel about that special someone. A simple handwritten card is always wellreceived. To raise the mail to another level, decorate the card with beautiful handwritten messages, stickers, or washi tape. Another idea is to send a box of fun. Kids will especially love opening a box that includes fun activities. For example, you could send a Luau Themed Box with luau themed crafts, decorations, and candy. Another fun box would be an Ice Cream Sundae Box that includes melamine ice cream bowls, spoons, ice cream toppings and a gift card to a local ice cream shop. One last idea would be a Movie Night Box with a new release DVD plus microwave popcorn bags and other movie candy. Each day is its own gift, filled with many opportunities to celebrate life and special loved ones. Taking the time to celebrate everyday life will allow us to seek out the best of each day!
Explore a New Spot If life starts feeling a little monotonous, taking a vacation is one of the best ways to feel rested and renewed. However,
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So, let’s turnout and ride for the rescue of our loved ones. Think Pink.
More than anything, the week is almost magical for the kids who make the trek to the Horse Park. New friends are made and plenty of memories are brought back once everything is wrapped up. Lessons are learned – both in humility and perseverance that are essential building blocks to a good rider...and person.
That’s a Wrap: Another Pony Finals in the Books After a week of elite competition, Pony Finals 2014 came to a close. With the Marshall & Sterling/US Pony Medal Finals seeing 159 riders vying for the blue ribbon in the coveted award of the US Pony Finals championships, the final competition to cap off the week was intense. In her second year competing at Pony Finals, it was 15-year-old Taylor St. Jacques and her pony Finders-Keepers who went home with the title to her name. During Pony Finals, the Horse Park saw over 700 ponies on the premises – making for a bustling week! In the hunter section of Pony Finals, there are three classes. The model class is judged in hand (where the pony is held by the rider who is on foot). Ponies are judged on conformation, their way of moving and soundness. Under saddle, the ponies are shown at a walk, trot and canter, and ponies should be able to halt and stand quietly. The final section is the over fences phase where ponies are shown over at least eight fences. Pony jumpers (where results are
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The pony auction – another hallmark of the week – also saw record sales with 42 ponies sold (the second highest in the history of the auction).
International Hunter Derby Spectators have certainly witnessed plenty of spectacular displays of equestrianism, but it’s not every day that a 16-yearold regularly beats the pros. That is, unless you’re Tori Colvin. Colvin, who began riding shortly after she was walking, hasn’t looked back. A regular face at the summer shows held at the Horse Park, Colvin has collected quite the display of tricolors as she’s steadily risen through the ranks. Known for her quiet ways on a horse and her nerves of steel, Colvin entered the ring for the International Hunter Derby and left as the top contender for the second round. Although she ended up third after the final round, Colvin’s impressive display of horsemanship thrilled the crowd once more! The International Hunter Derby Championships were created in 2009 as a means to bring the hunter sport back to its roots as well as inject enthusiasm and excitement into the sport for spectators
In her second year competing at Pony Finals, it was 15-year-old Taylor St. Jacques and her pony Finders-Keepers who went home with the Pony Finals title to her name.
Pro rider, Liza Boyd of Camden, South Carolina returned as the reigning champion to defend her title on mount Brunello after a nine month maternity leave. In an exciting round, Boyd did just that and topped the scoreboard. Pre-Green Incentive Another program developed in an effort to promote the longevity of the sport and the bringing up of young horses (sometimes a long and thankless process!), the pre-green incentive program has been a popular class at the Horse Park for riders and owners. This year’s top hunter rider Scott Stewart piloted his mount Remarkable around to win the prestigious title. In its second year, the program has received numerous accolades as it highlights the critical importance of proper development of mind and body of the horse. As often is the case, good things take time.
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and riders alike. Riders compete over a track of obstacles that include hay bales, gates, and other fences that simulate what a rider might encounter on a bona fide hunt through miles of terrain. With big jumps that ask horse and rider for precision as well as style, the crowd is always drawn to the action at the Rolex ring. The Championships have been held at the Horse Park since its inception and draws riders from across the country. This year’s Championship saw a field of 75 riders.
to curating cities (Louisville and Lexington have been the trailblazers and Nashville, TN is on the heels). With cities guides filled with the best places to eat and shop along with just straight up coolness – this is one Club to get in. Polo has been a mainstay event in the Club’s short but dynamic history. Honing in on the social aspect of the sport, tailgate spots are coveted field side with drinks served up and plenty of sightseeing to be had at the games. Tickets are available to purchase at www.theoriginalmakerscup. com. Upcoming Events: September is a big month at the Horse Park! With a variety of horse shows and other events – stop by and check out the action! There’s no better time. Thursday, August 28, 2014 - 9:00am to Monday, September 1, 2014 - 5:00pm • Alltech Arena The Bluegrass Classic Dog Show-where every dog is a star in its own right-is a 5 day competition that includes breed classes, obedience classes, sporting classes, junior showmanship classes, and the perennially popular best-of-show competition. Added bonuses include: • health clinics providing valuable information to assist in the wellbeing of your pet • the AKC Owner-Handler Series sharing tips on fostering a great partnership with your dog
Makers Club Want an event that is sure to impress? Come out to the annual Original Makers Cup that showcases a trio of world-class polo events hosted by the Original Makers Club. The next polo match is scheduled for Sunday, September 7. The Club invites polo and horse enthusiasts of all kinds to our one and only Kentucky Horse Park, the site for the polo events, to enjoy the competition between the teams from Lexington Polo. The grand prize is the Original Makers Cup designed by LV Harkness. The Original Makers Club was created with an intentionality
• Meet the Breeds event highlighting the attributes of the various array of dog breeds • The Canine Good-Citizen competition celebrating dogs’ many contributions to our society. This extravaganza is sponsored and brought to us courtesy of the Lexington Kennel Club Inc., the Northern Kentucky Club Inc., and the Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club Inc. Admission is $5 per person.
The International Hunter Derby Championships have been held at the Horse Park since its inception and draws riders from across the country. This year’s Championship saw a field of 75 riders.
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Friday, September 5, 2014 - 8:00am to Sunday, September 7, 2014 - 8:00pm • Dressage Complex
• Show Jumping Hall of Fame Classes
The MidSouth Eventing and Dressage Association (MSEDA) is featuring a 3 day dressage show titled Dressage in the Park. Approximately 100 to 150 horses compete in this event with riders hailing from various states such as Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, and Tennessee, just to name a few. The National Dressage Pony Cup, which is open to all breeds of ponies, will be held at the same time and will offer Training through Gran Prix levels.
• The Midwest NHS/ASPCA Maclay Regional Equitation Championship,
Thursday, September 11, 2014 - 8:00am to Saturday, September 13, 2014 - 9:00pm • Covered Arena The Rocky Mountain Horse Association is presenting the 26th Annual Grand Championship Rocky Mountain Horse Show. This is a Class A Rocky Mountain Horse Show with classes in equitation, saddleseat, breed demonstration, and a stallion row. Over 300 horses will be vying for the top spots, and the Grand Champion classes will take place on Saturday evening. There will also be the chance for the public to participate in “Ride the Rocky”. Wednesday, September 17, 2014 - 8:00am to Sunday, September 21, 2014 - 9:00pm • Alltech Arena The Kentucky National Hunter Jumper Show, 5 days of intense competition, highlights many of the premier Hunter/Jumper riders on the scene today. These riders test their mettle and demonstrate their prowess in such events as listed: • Hagyard Equine Medical Institute “The Betsy” Grand Prix • Huntfield Derby. • Prix de Lexington
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• Take2 Hunter and Jumper divisions
• $45,000 Midwest Young Jumper Championships • $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby • $5,000 USHJA/Hallway Feeds National Hunter Derby Series Finale This is a not-to-be-missed opportunity to watch your favorite elite rider in action. Come and join in the excitement! Sunday, September 28, 2014 - 8:00am to Saturday, October 4, 2014 - 5:00pm • Covered Arena The Paso Fino Horse Association, dedicated to promoting the horse breed that was the first breed to be introduced to the Americas, will be holding The Paso Fino Grand National Championship Show and Expo. This 6 day event highlights the fine qualities this unique breed possesses with classes in confirmation, performance, and pleasure. To complement this presentation, there will be special contesting events as well as a trade show. Sunday, September 28, 2014 - 8:45am to 3:00pm • Alltech Arena The Special Olympics Kentucky State Equestrian Competition promotes riders of all ability levels from throughout Kentucky ( as well as a few riders from Ohio) to participate in various equestrian disciplines. Riders will have the opportunity to compete in dressage, equitation, showmanship, and working trails. This event provides a wonderful forum for participants to display their skills and hard work in their area of expertise.
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F0r Lisa Jackson, longtime director of marketing and public re-
lations at the Kentucky Horse Park, no two days are the same. One afternoon, she may find herself strolling through the park’s rolling fields with a photographer for a national magazine spread, while the next she could be working on new social media strategies for its Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Instagram platforms. While she wears many hats, at the root of everything Jackson does is a love for the horse and a desire to share that passion with the rest of the world. “I love being able to sell Kentucky through the horse--it’s Kentucky’s best-known and best-loved product,” said Jackson. “It’s also a beautiful and noble product. There’s such a wealth to our tradition of horses here in Kentucky.” Jackson said one of her favorite aspects of her role at the Horse Park is the fact she’s able to promote Kentucky-based products and support Kentucky-based jobs. “The Kentucky Horse Park was put here as an economic engine and driver to support Kentucky’s horse industry and tourism industries and I love being a part of that,” Jackson said. The Horse Park, part of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, hosts more than 800,000 visitors per year. While Jackson wasn’t raised in the horse industry, growing up in Lexington still provided her with ample equine exposure. “You can’t help but be touched by horses when you live here,” explained Jackson,
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Filly in the Workplace: Lisa Jackson
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who gained hands-on horse experience by taking riding lessons during her college days. Upon graduating from the University of Kentucky, the Horse Park seemed like a natural fit for Jackson, who was hired by its marketing and public relations department fresh out of college. She left the park for a time to pursue other marketing, promotional and advertising opportunities in Louisville and San Diego, but was recruited back by her former supervisor in 2000. In the last 14 years since her return, Jackson has been involved in a wealth of exciting projects for the Horse Park. In addition to its marketing and public relations needs, she handles its advertising in-house with the park’s graphic designer, works with the park’s web manager on content and messaging, prepares social media, works with the Maryland team that produces the park’s magazine, Discover Horses, and is very involved in all parts of Kentucky’s tourism industry. Some of Jackson’s recent endeavors include hosting familiarization (FAM) tours for Japanese journalists hosted by the Mississippi River Parkway Commission and international food journalists for the Economic Development Cabinet, and helping a photographer for Victorian Magazine with a current piece on Lexington and assisting with a film shoot for the TV series “American Ride.” Of all her work at the park, however, Jackson is most proud the three self-produced exhibitions The Kentucky Horse Park hosted over the last decade: “Imperial China:
“One of our past executive directors once said the Kentucky Horse
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Lisa Jackson (photo by Keni Parks)
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The Art of the Horse in Chinese History;” “All the Queen’s Horses: The Role of the Horse in British History;” and “A Gift from the Desert: the Art, Culture and History of the Arabian Horse.”
Jackson said the components of each exhibition rivaled those of even some of the country’s most prominent museums. “You would have to travel the world to see some of the artifacts that came in for those exhibitions and here we had them in Lexington” she said. “To be a part of the team to produce the materials that surrounded those exhibitions was truly special in my book.” One of Jackson’s interests she has been able to further explore while working at the Horse Park is the protocol and etiquette behind international relations. “I have loved all the opportunities I’ve had over the years to meet international visitors—whether it was during the World Equestrian Games, or with those that came during site visits,” said Jackson. Although she didn’t get to actually meet them, two of her most memorable cultural encounters over the years were seeing Princess Anne behind the press line during the “All the Queen’s Horses” exhibition opening night and the Imperial China acrobats perform during the “Imperial China” exhibition opening reception. “Being able to put those international etiquette practices into use and further the goodwill with Kentucky and those folks-whether it was with gifts or the proper handling with business cards...just making them feel at home in Kentucky is something I’ve really enjoyed,” Jackson said. Another enjoyable aspect of Jackson’s job is being able to walk outside her office and spend time with the numerous breeds of horses on the Horse Park grounds. “It’s been a great privilege of mine to to be able to meet horses in our Hall of Champions like John Henry, Forego and Cigar,” Jackson said of the famous Thoroughbred racehorses. “But some of my favorite horses at the park are the draft horses. Most people don’t even get to see a horse period...or a lot of locals go to the
Jackson also takes pride in her major role with the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, which was hosted by the Horse Park in 2010. During the two weeks of the event, Jackson hosted media members that visited the park itself and also handled all the credentials for the park and the park’s 30-plus national, regional and state equine organizations and associations in the National Horse Center.
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“I am most proud of the work we did to promote these major blockbuster exhibitions we have hosted,” Jackson said. “The exhibitions were so important to the park, and we had an unusual amount of resources to put toward them: marketing materials, advertising and media placements, as well as media relations, promotions and hospitality industry outreach. It was a huge undertaking and an amazing crossover between the art world and the world of the horse.”
track and see Thoroughbreds...but just to see these massive, impressive draft horses is truly an experience to behold.”
“It was quite a challenge trying to keep up with everybody, but it was a lot of fun and something I’ll never forget,” she said. “We were disappointed not to get the 2018 World Equestrian Games, but we expect to get the Games again at some point in the future.” When asked about the biggest challenge she had faced in her profession, Jackson said it had been most difficult for her to embrace social media and new technology. “I am a very private person and not in the least ‘tech’ oriented, so when the whole social media fad didn’t go away and it was clear that the marketing department was really the only appropriate office for it, I committed to learn about it even if it killed me,” Jackson said with a laugh. “In the beginning I didn’t even know what I didn’t know, and another person was tasked with taking the lead, but when she left I had no choice but to sink or swim. That’s when l ‘drank the Kool-Aid’ and took classes, experimented, observed and asked questions.” Jackson said she was proud of the fact the Horse Park now has a Klout score (number between 1-100 that represents a person or organization’s influence) that hovers around an excellent 83. The park was also recognized by a national marketing and advertising firm for a best practice that Jackson initiated. “There is a lot more that I would like to do with our social media that isn’t possible right now, but I now feel confident in my abilities to manage it well,” she said. As Jackson continues to expand her horizons in the marketing and social media realms, she makes sure to always keep the Kentucky Horse Park’s main mission close to her heart. “One of our past executive directors once said the Kentucky Horse Park is an ambassador for the Kentucky horse industry and I very much took that to heart and agree with that,” Jackson said. “I consider myself someone that promotes the horse industry and Kentucky’s unique horse heritage to the world.”
Esther Zunker is a freelance writer living in Lexington with her husband, Steven and daughter, Lyla. She also serves as Horse Advisory Council Chair for Run the Bluegrass.
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Nickers : Horse Talk Around Town
Four Inch Heels
by Lisa Sheehy
Congratulations to It’s All About the Girls Racing Stable as their filly, Four Inch Heels, breaks her maiden and wins impressively by 3 ¼ lengths at Monmouth Park August 23. The all girls syndicate held parties at several locations including Lexington, KY, Oceanport, NJ and Saratoga Springs NY, to view their filly’s race.
Four Inch Heels is ready for her close-up!
Racing program at Monmouth Park, Oceanport, NJ
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Andrea Rosen and Kate Brooker at Monmouth Park
Four Inch Heels in the paddock with jockey Orlando Bocachica
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Leaving the Classroom–Not Lexington by John C. Engelhardt
Just as a thoroughbred turning for home needs to change
leads or they will tire and slow down, one of the greatest figures in the history of the sport is changing his lead. Hall of Fame Jockey Chris McCarron has decided to take strides in a new direction after successfully founding the North American Racing Academy. McCarron identified the need for a Jockey School in the U.S. and that vision became a reality that has grown since its inception. NARA not only was the first professional jockey school in the United States. It now teaches students the fundamentals of professional race riding and horse care with courses in nutrition, fitness, finance, communication, rules of racing, and technology. Located at the Thoroughbred Training Center and The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, NARA has partnered with Bluegrass Community & Technical College to offer an associate degree and certificate programs in Equine Studies.
“Well I’ve just come to the decision that I’ve been at the school for seven years, I don’t have a seven-year itch, I’ve just decided to pursue other avenues,” he stated after returning from a week at Saratoga, New York where he literally had the red carpet rolled out for him and the likes of nine other Hall of Fame members on “Jockey Legends Day.” McCarron provided a glimpse into his next endeavor by saying, “One particular thing I enjoy doing is speaking in front of groups of people and talking about racing. I want to figure out a way to better promote racing and try to get new fans interested in our sport.” You’d be hard pressed to find a better ambassador who is so intelligent, well-spoken and has a true love of the game. The mission of the North American Racing Academy is to develop and operate a world-class racing school that will provide students with the education, training and experience needed to become skilled in the art of race riding, proficient in the care and manage-
Chris McCarron with John Engelhardt
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McCarron riding Alysheba in the Kentucky Derby (1987) ment of racehorses, and knowledgeable about the workings of the racing industry as a whole. Luckily, for those students that have chosen the Jockey – Exercise Rider Path in the school, they will still be able to learn about that craft in person from McCarron who is not cutting all ties to the program. “I’ve agreed with Remi Bellocq, who is our Executive Director to teach the final semester of each group of students that come through. The reason for that is because it is specifically geared toward race riding. All of the courses that students take leading up to that final semester have more things to do with the morning preparations of riding, the horse gear and what goes into the preparation of a horse training to the starting gate. But the last semester is specifically geared to the strategy of race riding and working with owners, trainers and the media and the fans and different groups of people that are required of a successful jockey.” Few had mastered those nuances better than McCarron over his career. “On the track it is all about teaching them how to judge pace, un-
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derstand how much horse they have underneath them as they are going along, how to make decisions during the running of the race. I go over a lot of film with the students, dissect them and pick them apart and cause them to understand what is going through a jockeys mind when things happen out there.” With 7,141 wins and six Triple Crown victories under his belt, these students couldn’t have a better mentor. So the question remained, will some of these lessons at the Training Center take place from the saddle? “That I’m not positively sure, probably not, too damn dangerous!” he laughed.” The decision as to who will fill those big pair of boots has not been made to date. “I don’t know yet, they’ll put out some feelers, but they don’t need an instructor until probably about March when a new group of students come in. I’m sure they will be running some ads to seek out the right person who will take on my role in that aspect.” Looking back at the growth of NARA , Chris didn’t hesitate when asked what was his biggest sense of pride was since the creation of
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the program. “The success the graduates have achieved, they have won over 2,600 races now and $35 million in purse earnings. They represent the school very well, I’m very proud that the trainers that I have spoken to over the years, say really what nice people they are and how they conduct themselves professionally, with class – those are the things that stand out close in my mind.” A shining example of one of those graduates is Ben Creed, who passed the 500 win mark this July and was the first from the school to capture riding titles when he finished on top of the standings at Turfway Park for two meets. “Maybe I’d been on a few ponies on a farm, but I had never ridden a real horse until I worked under Chris,” said Creed. “He kept trying me to learn how to relax on a horse, drilling it into me and I wasn’t getting it. He got me a job with John Sadler in California and he was working me seven days a week. I went in one day, dog-tired and said to myself, ‘I don’t care if they run off with me, I’m not fighting them – and all of a sudden the light went on! Every horse went beautiful and everything thing Chris had been teaching me finally fell in place.” “He’s a very good race rider, he’s a bright kid, very unassuming – he comes across as a real country boy and everything, but he’s a hard worker, very determined, good passion about his job,” beamed McCarron like a proud Papa. “He came to the program with no riding experience, which is the case of almost half the kids. Ben is a fine example of what this particular program can develop.” Taking a personal touch to a new level. Chris McCarron ponies student When Chris retired from competition in 2002 he left as Jessica Oldham-Stith to her first career start at River Downs. the all-time leader in money won with his mounts earning over $264 million. With that body of work – I had to ask what rises to the top as far as an event, a horse or fore. He broke Shoemaker’s record which took 25 years and I went person that had an impact on his life or that he had an impact on. His on to win 546 that year.” top two answers were interesting - one with historical implications and the other involving a family affair and personal milestone. “The “Other than those, of course winning the Kentucky Derby on Alynumber one thing that I’m most pleased about is that I was inducted sheba put a big feather in my cap and the Breeders’ Cup wins on Tiznow twice, Sunday Silence, Alphabet Soup and Alysheba – they into the Hall of Fame in my first year of eligibility in 1989.” were all huge thrills. Also back in the early ‘80’s I won 10 out of 11 “As far as on the racetrack…I would have to say when I beat my riding titles in Southern California and I finished second at Santa brother Gregg, down through the stretch at Laurel Race Course on Anita in one. Had I won that meet, it would have made it 11 in a December 17, 1974 on a horse called All My Love and he was on a row and that is certainly something that stands out in my mind as horse called Boston Ego.” Chris looked up to his older brother and well.” credits him with inspiring him into the game. “We were head and head from the gate to the wire going seven furlongs and I ended up From his humble roots in Dorchester, Massachusetts, to his leading in front. My Dad was there, he flew down from Boston to witness apprentice days in Maryland, through his amazing career in Calithe whole thing. It was a great thrill because I rode win number fornia and major wins aboard champions along the way it is a plea516, that broke Sandy Hawley’s record, which was set the year be- sure to know he will be calling Lexington his new Kentucky home.
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Always Hold My Hand I am fascinated by human nature. As a songwriter, observation is not only the most important part of my job, but I am genuinely intrigued by people. I am interested in the minds of homeless folks, rich folks, weird folks, city slickers and the salt of the earth. Despite the disposition of an individual, I have found that love is everywhere. One delightful afternoon I took a lovely stroll in the city park. That particular day I felt cute as a button sporting fabulous matching shoes, a coordinating shirt, and a brand new set of high dollar ear buds Mister Man had bought me for my birthday. I jogged through a fabulous garden path in an area well known for runners. Suddenly, I spotted a large box. Sitting in the box was a worn and tattered man and woman I supposed to be in their fifties. I tried my best to look away but my heart was strangely fixated on them. These homeless lovelies must have known this because the lady looked directly into my eye and said…“Uh, would you like to come sit with us honey?” GULP. Their large box home had two mason jars on either side of the entrance with yellow flowering garden weeds prominently displayed. There was one red candle lit on an oversized coffee can, which served as a coffee table. The two toothless lovers sat side by side on small pillows that matched the flowering weeds in the front. I started to thank her for the invitation and mosey on my way, but something in her eyes told me I should stay. What should have been an awkward moment between a homeless woman and myself was actually one of the most comfortable I could have imagined. We began chatting like long lost friends… it was incredible how much we had in common. “He hates he lost his hair.” I almost spit my water forward in laughter. In thinking about how much he must have lost in his life, it was something to imagine he cared more
about losing his hair! She then reported, “And I will never fit back into those old sexy britches.” She asked about my life and I suddenly felt very uncomfortable. Compared to her world, I had everything. A beautiful home, wonderful dinners at incredible restaurants, vacations and expensive ear buds for running. But I told her about Mister Man and how much I loved him. However, I could tell she sensed my apprehension; that was likely sad for her. I gave my new friend a long hug and started to leave as it was time. “Hey, don’t ‘cha worry ‘bout me honey,” she said with the most honest eyes I had ever seen. “I am happy. Finally found a man who is nice to me. We go on a date night ever’ Tuesday up there under that weeping willow tree. He picks me flowers ever’ afternoon and holds my hand when we sleep. We love to count the stars and he don’t care if I will ever fit back into those old sexy britches. An’ I don’t care that he ain’t got no hair!” She asked me if I was happy. Before that afternoon, I thought I had everything. On my way home, I called Mister Man, sobbing hysterically. “HONEY! WELL…UH… OKAY…HERE IT GOES, I MIGHT NEVER FIT INTO THOSE SEXY OLD BRITCHES AND I DON’T CARE THAT YOU HAVE NO HAIR, BUT I WANT YOU TO TAKE ME ON A DATE NIGHT, PICK ME SOME YELLOW WEEDS AND HOLD MY HAND UNDER THAT WEEPING WILLOW TREE!” GULP.
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Conveying the rustic warmth of
Tuscany, this vibrant Richmond home underwent
substantial renovations four years ago.
The homeowners worked with interior designer Lindsey Shaffer and builder Steve Shaffer of Shaffer Construction LLC to modify the layout and tailor the aesthetics of the home. The new lavish interior features a color palette of sunbaked earth tones, complex ceiling structures, an open floor plan and dramatic accents reflective of Old-World European style. In spite of its formal elements, the home achieves a feeling of kick-off-your-shoes comfort, with breezy spaces for relaxation, views of the tree-heavy exterior, a wood-covered canopy on the drive to the garage, and expansive areas for large group entertainment. Backing up to a lake in a cul-de-sac, the property includes multiple decks and a walking path down to a private dock where the family enjoys kayaking and fishing. Approaching the home from the curb, visitors will follow a front walk that passes alongside a coy fishpond constructed of natural, hand-collected stones. Guests will enter through a pair of artisan glass French doors that were custom designed for the homeowners from a vendor in Texas.
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he first view inside the home reveals an open staircase with a designer iron railing, alternating three spindle patterns, supported by oak banisters. As part of the renovation, the homeowners laid new red oak flooring throughout the first level of the home. They also removed several walls that confined the dining room, the foyer and the living room to create a large, open main floor with natural flow.
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hrough an arched entryway from the living room, visitors will enter a gorgeous, wide-open kitchen grounded in the Tuscan theme. The homeowners and builders decided to combine three smaller rooms into one large kitchen space, taking down several walls during the renovation process. For the family, the kitchen is considered the heartbeat of the home – a place for gathering, entertaining and taking in views of the back of the property. The gold, black and coral speckled granite selected for the kitchen island served as a foundation for the color scheme of the entire home. However, the designers used another shade of neutral granite for the remaining countertops to create a contrasting effect. Three pendant lights from Kentucky Lighting hang over the island where four caramel leather padded stools curve around the centerpiece. Also part of the kitchen renovation, varied sizes of cherry wood cabinets, built-in Wolf Range appliances, and a custom-built black stovetop hood with a faux distressed finish were installed. The designer scattered glass-facing doors throughout the cabinetry to give the homeowners a functional way to display their fine dinnerware and crystal. In the place of the old doorways, the homeowners built arched windows and openings in the kitchen walls, which resemble the bending windows of a romantic Tuscan villa. The blemishforgiving floors are made of a porcelain tile with streaks of beige, green and orange. But the most notable structural upgrade in the kitchen is the coffered ceiling above, which was painted in a rich rust tone between white banisters. The kitchen also includes a convenient butler’s pantry with a built-in wine cooler. The pantry enables close access to a breakfast table that overlooks the back of the property through a wide double window.
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trends in fitness fashion j
ust a peek into the yoga room at newly branded Sterling Hot Yoga Works, and one can spy a lively assortment of color and styles in fitness wear. While solids, especially black and navy, are always a staple, new industry trends point to brilliant bursts of color paired with funky patterns and vintage cuts. Of course with any fitness wear, comfort is key. People want clothes that are breathable, cover up all necessary parts, and that are worth the money in longevity. Whether it’s a daily yoga practice, a new kick-boxing regime, or a morning jog, that’s time invested in one’s own health. If people take the time and effort to be active, they want to invest in clothing that appropriately suits their style, budget, and fitness routines so they can get the most out of their workout. Fitness wear is also a means of self-expression. It’s not uncommon for someone to walk in donning a conservative business suit only to emerge from the locker room and onto the mat wearing a jungle print top and neon shorts. Items like superhero Under Armour are popular, too. Maybe dressing like Superman can strengthen, liberate, or transform one’s practice. Maybe. Or maybe it’s all about sprinkling in some fun. Notable trends include peacock, graffiti art, cities and landscapes, skulls and crossbones, galaxy themed, striped and floral prints. Lululemon’s 2 in 1 No Limits Tank marries a loose fitting tank with a built-in bra. It’s comfortable and roomy, yet provides full coverage. Target and Old Navy also offer similar styles. And don’t forget the past— Onzie brand recently released an adorable, vintage inspired high waisted short. Sweaty Bands headby Lauren May bands are another hot accessory that
come in endless colors and reasonable prices. No mane-taining with these during a workout; they really don’t slip! When searching for yoga or workout wear, fabric is first to consider: How often will it get used? And more importantly, how often will it go through the wash? Is the material suitable for a hot yoga room? The outdoors? The gym? Is it see through? Does the material ride up, or down, in certain spots? Is constant adjusting bound to happen? The best thing to do when trying on is to move. A forward bend, sidekick, or whatever pose of choice will work. Does anything fall out? How secure does it feel? If it feels uncomfortable, that feeling may heighten in a room full of people, a busy gym, or running down the street. The perfect fit will eliminate distraction, which will maximize confidence and results. Where to shop? Lexington is chock full of sporting goods stores like J&H Lanmark, Dick’s, and The Locker Room that carry Under Armour and other popular brands. Lululemon, located at Lexington Green, also carries a wide range of men’s and women’s yoga and workout gear. Big names in yoga apparel like Shakti, Hot Drop, Onzie and Phat Buddha are for sale at Sterling Hot Yoga Works, located on Pasadena Drive, or can be found on the web. These brands, leading the industry in cutting edge Lycra and Microfiber technology, are also great for outdoor or water sports where one may desire more coverage than a bathing suit. In spirit of the fall season, clearance racks full of summer inspired workout garb are plentiful and ready for harvest. Traditional solids are a flattering favorite, yet it’s helpful to remember that bright colors can be worn year round. With a disciplined, rigorous, and sometimes seemingly serious fitness routine, wearing something whimsical and wild can inspire, lighten the mood, and even stimulate a sensory energy boost. Time to get out and play.
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Game Day White Chicken Chili Cont.
preparation continued. If time permits, continue to simmer, the longer the better. For tailgating, just take it in a crock pot. Just before you are ready to serve, add in the fresh cilantro...don’t forget the cilantro! It will add flavor and a pop of color to your chili. Set up a chili bar and sit the toppings out for your guests and enjoy all the compliments you will receive on this amazingly satisfying game day chili.
Cajun Cashews
A great snack, addictive, and perfect with a brewsky before the big game! INGREDIENTS • 2 TBSP Cajun Seasoning • 1 large container of salted ca• 1 tsp cider vinegar shews (4 cups ) • 2 TBSP Old bay seasoning • 1/2 stick of butter, melted • 2 TBSP Black pepper • 4 TBSP Chili powder • 2 TBSP Garlic Powder • 5 dashes of Franks Hot Sauce Mix the melted butter, cider vinegar, and all spices together. Add the cashews and toss together in a bowl. Lay flat on baking sheet and bake at 400 degrees for about 6-10 minutes until the cashews are slightly browned. Let cool and enjoy. These can be made a week in advance.
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Roasted Red Pepper Spinach & Artichoke Dip Great Vegetarian option! INGREDIENTS • 1 jar of Roasted Red Bell Pepper, Chopped • 2 packages of frozen spinach • 1 can of artichoke hearts • 2 TBSP of basil pesto (for time and convenience, purchase premade pesto)
• 1/4 of a red onion, small diced • 1/4 cup of Mayonnaise • Salt and Pepper • Squeeze half of a fresh lemon • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese • 1 tsp of cumin • 1 tsp of celery seed
Mix all ingredients together in an aluminum pan or bowl and cover with aluminum foil, place on the grill and turn/stir occasionally for about 10-15 minutes until dip is nice and hot, remove and serve with pita/tortilla chips.
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Chipotle Pepper Jack Sliders
These mini tex mex chipotle cheeseburgers will score a touchdown! INGREDIENTS • a handful of fresh cilantro chopped (again just eyeball it) • Ground Beef (1 1/2-2 lbs) 90/10 or 80/20 you can also • salt and pepper to taste substitute with ground turkey • Pepper jack and mozzarella • 2 Adobo chilis in can, remove Cheese Slices seeds, and chop • Lettuce, Tomatoes, & Onions • 2 TBSP of Worcestershire sauce sliced (eyeball it) • avocados, quartered and cut in • 2 TBSP grill seasoning (i.e. strips McCormicks Montreal Steak or • Toasted Mini Hamburger Buns Canadian Steak Seasoning) • 1/2 cup of finely chopped onion • Spicy Mayo- Add about 1 1/2 tbsp adobo chili sauce and 1 • 1/4 cup of bottled beer tsp of chopped adobo chilis to about 1 cup of mayonnaise, • 1-2 TBSP garlic powder and season with a little salt and • 1 TBSP onion powder pepper. Before you mix up all the ingredients in a medium size bowl season your meat on both sides with a little salt and pepper and just a drizzle of olive oil. In a medium size bowl mix ground meat, onions, cilantro, adobo chili, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce, grill seasoning, onion powder, and bottled beer. Patty out your burgers just a little larger than the size of the buns because they will shrink once they hit the grill. Season once again with just a pinch of salt and pepper and place on a hot oiled grill. Cook about 5 minutes on each side or to desired doneness. Place cheese slices about 2 minutes before the burgers are ready. Serve on hot toasted mini burger buns with lettuce, tomato, onions, sliced avocados, and a dollop of the chipotle mayo! Get your napkins ready, but it is sooo worth it!
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UK FOOTBALL FAN DAY 2014 Photos by Alex Orlov On August 9th a plethora of fans crowded into the Nutter Field House for UK Football Fan Day. Mark Stoops, UK Football Coach, was astounded by the turn out because he thought less fans would be there due to the weather. UK Football players autographed swag and took pictures. The signing was followed by an open practice, all free of charge. www.ukathletics.com
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THURSDAY NIGHT LIVE Photos by Ron Morrow Central Bank Thursday Night Live featured the Conch Republic Band. The group makes music reminiscent of a hot beach, a margarita and a good time-sans Willie Nelson. Nevertheless, those who came out to join did not have to foot admission costs, which always presents excitement. This event is family friendly and always held at the Fifth Third Pavilion at Cheapside Park. www.downtownlex.com
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LEXUS SMOOTH JAZZ FESTIVAL Photos by Victor Orlov The front lawn of Transylvania University was transformed into an outdoor jazz festival on August 9. It was the 7th Annual Lexus Smooth Jazz Fest! The African American Forum is a community organization that focuses on achievements in art and education of African Americans. Themed “Summer Breeze”, featured artists were Maysa, Brian Simpson and Kim Waters who offered a lush, romantic cadency suitable for any Saturday night. www.aafinc.com
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WOODLAND ARTS FAIR Photos by Alex Orlov The Lexington Art League teamed up with Parks & Recreation to host the 39th annual, nationally recognized American Founders Bank Woodland Art Fair. The fair showcased over 200 artists with live music, food, the opportunity to create family art and participating in interactive art tents. Coupled with family time, there were a lot of very diverse art types to take a peek at! For example, jewelry, ceramics, wood, sculptures and leather work. www.lexingtonartleague.com
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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S RUN Photos by Alex Orlov Baptist Health fronted the 25 year tradition, “A Mid Summers Night’s Run” on August 9th. They challenged runners and walkers alike to a night of fun and fitness headquartered in the heart of Downtown Lexington’s streets. An exciting number of almost 4,000 individuals gathered to feel the exciting atmosphere under the stars. www.topsinlex.com
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The couple chose Centenary United Methodist Church for their wedding ceremony, both for its beauty and because it was the site where they first remembered meeting in sixth grade. As a special touch, Hunter’s cousin officiated the wedding. The altar was decorated with clear glass votives and candles. Ashley’s bouquet sparkled with crystals from an arrangement the mother of the bride had at her rehearsal dinner. Ashley also carried the handkerchief that her grandmother, mother and aunt carried at their weddings. The reception was held in a tent, just off of the Grand Ballroom of Castle Post. Inside the tent, flower arrangements containing hydrangeas and blush roses were accompanied by soft, glowing candles, giving the area a romantic feel. A large ice sculpture bore the couple’s monogram. Each table was numbered with glittery silver numbers the bride purchased on Etsy and sprinkled with little crystal beads. As favors, guests received horseshoes tied with pink ribbon with a note that thanked them for joining the couple on their “lucky” day. Inside the Grand Ballroom, guests could enjoy live music and dancing. The couple opted for minimal décor, as the space itself was stunning. They added mercury glass and candles to the fireplace. The guest book was filled with photos of the couple, creating a unique scrapbook of well wishes. Ice sculptures were filled with the couple’s signature cocktails. The beautiful 6-tier cake, topped with fresh flowers and surrounded by clusters of roses and votives, was positioned in front of the castle’s grand staircase. Guests danced the night away, celebrating the love of a lifetime.
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DETAILS Venue & Catering: The Castle Post | Wedding Photography: Phillips Mitchell and Danelle Alexis | Fowers: Kim Ballard Ross | Cakes: She Bakes Cakes Wedding Planner: Melissa Buck (Soirée Blu) and Lauren Coldiron | Bridal Gown & Bridal Party Attire: Bridal and Formal, Cincinnati | Band: Jordan English Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Geno’s Formal Affair | Videographer: B&J Studio | Ice Sculptures: Lexington Ice Sculptures | Hair: Kristin Korona Makeup: Beth Kendall and Anna Maria Corea, Dillard’s | Tent/Dance Floor: Events with Design
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from Sept. 17-19 and 23-25 at 7 p.m. The play is a funny series of monologues and portraits of what turns people on – alcohol, drugs, sex, power, etc. Tickets are $25. For more information, seebalagula.com/content/2014-2015-season. Studio Players are presenting Ken Ludwig’s Leading Ladies, a comedy about two downon-their-luck Shakespearean actors – Jack and Leo – who hatch a getrich-quick plot that casts them in the most challenging roles they’ve ever taken on as Maxine and Stephanie at Carriage House Theatre at 154 W. Bell Court from Sept. 18-21 and 26-28 at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2:30 p.m on Sundays. Tickets are $21 for adults and $11 for students at the door. Call 859-257-4929 (Singletary Center box office) or visit studioplayers.org. Inon Barnatan
certo No. 1. The concert also features Gershwin’s Cuban Overture and Ravel’s Bolero at 7:30 p.m. at Singletary Center for the Arts. Tickets are $25-$75. Call 859-233-4226 or see visit lexphil.org. SEPT. 23 – RECYCLED PERCUSSION bring their Vegas show of fun with everyday items called “junk rock” to Norton Center for the Arts’ Newlin Hall at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $25-$45. Call 859-236-4692 or visit nortoncenter.com. SEPT. 25 – AN EVENING WITH GARRISON KEILLOR at EKU Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $37.50-$55. Call 859-622-7469 or visit ekucenter.com. SEPT. 27 – SMASH MOUTH brings its California party-band with fun-loving vibe on its 20th anniversary tour to Newlin Hall at Norton Center for the Arts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25-$46. Call 859-236-4692 or visitnortoncenter.com. SEPT. 17-28 – LOCAL THEATER INCLUDES THE BALAGULA COMPANY presenting Eric Bogosian’s Drinking in America at Lexington Public Library Central Branch’s Farish Theater
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Lesley is owner ofThe Academy for the Creative Arts based in Central and Southeast Kentucky. Also a violinist with the Kentucky Symphony Orchestra, Lesley is contributing Arts and Culture editor and associate news editor of KyForward.com.
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9 THURSDAY
Cult Film Series: Blade Runner
Central Bank: Thursday Night Live
8p Al’s Bar alsbarlexington.com
4:30-9p Cheapside Park downtownlex.com
2 THURSDAY
10 FRIDAY
Under the Streetlamp
The Bourbon Social
7:30p EKU Center for the Arts ekucenter.com
12p Keeneland thebourbonsocial.com
Central Bank: Thursday Night Live
Oktoberfest: Hops that Help!
4:30-9p Cheapside Park downtownlex.com
6-10p Blue Stallion Brewery growingtogetherpreschool.org
4 SATURDAY
11 SATURDAY
UK vs. South Carolina
UK vs. ULM
TBA Lexington ukathletics.com
TBA Lexington ukathletics.com
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure 5K
Kentucky Proud Incredible Food Show
7-11:30a Robert E. Stephens Courthouse Plaza komenlexington.org
9a-5p Lexington Convention Ctr incrediblefoodshow.com
Sweeney Todd
10a Fasig-Tipton thebourbonsocial.com
7:30p Lexington Opera House ukoperatheatre.org
7 TUESDAY Recycle the Runway 11:30a-1p The Grand Reserve dressforsuccess.org
The Bourbon Social
12 SUNDAY Reba McIntire 7p EKU Center for the Arts ekucenter.com
The Bourbon Social 11:30a Alltech Brewstillery 12p Woodford Reserve Distillery thebourbonsocial.com
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Crystal Gayle & Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 7:30p EKU Center for the Arts ekucenter.com
The Temptations 8p Landcaster Grand Theatre lancastergrand.com
Gallery Hop
Central Bank: Thursday Night Live
5-8p Downtown galleryhoplex.com
4:30-9p Cheapside Park downtownlex.com
Lexington Fall Home Design & Remodeling Show
26 FRIDAY
10a-9p Lexington Convention Ctr. ncishows.com
20 SATURDAY Stargazing at Raven Run
9p Raven Run Nature Sanctuary lexingonky.gov
Secretariat Festival 9a-5p Legion Park, Paris secretariatfestival.com
HarvestFest at Shaker Village 10a-5p Shaker Village shakervillageky.org
The Black & White Ball 8p-12a The Castle Post bluegrassrapecrisis.org
WWE: Live 7:30p Rupp Arena rupparena.com
25 THURSDAY An Evening with Garrison Keillor
Friday Happy Hour 6-9p Keeneland North Terrace keeneland.com
27 SATURDAY UK vs. Vanderbilt TBA Lexington ukathletics.com
Smash Mouth
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8p Norton Center for the Arts nortoncenter.com
Walk to End Alzheimer’s 9a Robert E. Stephens Courthouse Plaza alz.org/walk
LexEndPoverty 5:30-9p Lyric Theatre lexendpoverty.org
29 MONDAY
Paso Fino Grand National Championship Show & Expo Kentucky Horse Park pfha.org
7:30p EKU Center for the Arts ekucenter.com
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11 THURSDAY Central Bank: Thursday Night Live 4:30-9p Cheapside Park downtownlex.com
Boots in the Bluegrass 2-8p Castle Hill Winery, Versailles bootcampaign.com
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12 FRIDAY
36th Annual Kentucky Women Writers Conference 9a-5:30p Carnegie Center carnegieliteracy.org
Scarefest 11a-10p Lexington Convention Ctr thescarefest.com
Boots & BBQ 6-11p Brooks Place, Winchester brooksplace.org
Boyd Orchards Fall Festival 9a-7p Boyd Orchards boydorchards.com
14 SUNDAY Bluegrass Autism Walk 2-5p Whitaker Bank Ballpark asbg.org
17 WEDNESDAY Gaelic Storm 7:30p EKU Center for the Arts ekucenter.com
18 THURSDAY Central Bank: Thursday Night Live
4:30-9p Fifth Third Pavilion downtownlex.com
4:30-9p Cheapside Park downtownlex.com
UK vs. Florida 7:30p Gainesville, FL ukathletics.com
Japan Summer Festival 11a-7p Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza jask.com
Jason Aldean 7:30p Rupp Arena rupparena.com
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5-9p Gratz Park bluegrasstrust.org
Kentucky Cork & Tap
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Dining out for Life All day - Participating locations avolky.org/dofl
19 FRIDAY
Festival Latino de Lexington 5-6p Downtown flacaky.org
The Time Jumpers featuring Vince Gill, Kenny Sears, Paul Franklin, Ranger Doug Green, and Dawn Sears 8p Landcaster Grand Theatre lancastergrand.com