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Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy Mother’s Day to all of our readers who enjoy the opportunity of holding the most precious title of all, “mother.” Hats off to the mothers of tiny babies who keep them up all night! For the mothers whose toddlers have them on the go from morning ‘til night! For the mothers whose lives are ruled by the carpool schedule! For the mothers who make it to every game, to every show and to every open house! For the mothers who worry endlessly about SAT scores and college admissions! For the mothers who juggle kids and careers, who have more than a fulltime job at home with their little ones, for the “empty nest” mothers of college students! For the mothers who now have that very special gift of grandchildren! I pay tribute to you with this issue. There is a website you can visit and calculate the monetary value of work that moms do. The website is MomSalaryWizard.com. The salary amounts are based on how many children you have and where you live. According to this website, the work that a stay-at-home mom with two kids would warrant a salary of $125,840 a year. My oldest daughter posted a statement on facebook that I’d like to share called “A Promise to my Children” It made me realize she’s all grown up: “As long as I live, I am your parent first - your friend second. There are times when I will stalk you, flip out on you, lecture you, drive you insane, be your worst nightmare and hunt you down like a bloodhound when needed because I LOVE YOU...You will never find someone who loves, prays, cares and worries about you more than I do. If you don’t hate me at least once in your life, then I’m not doing my job properly. With that, I say “Amen!” and kids- remember to take your Mom out for Mother’s day to one of the many places to go, things to do, and places to see suggested in this issue. Enjoy!
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Places To Go
Cincinnati - The three day event is back, May 11-13 13 at Coney Island – packed with down home fun for the whole family. It’s purpose is to help raise awareness of Appalachian culture – to re-create authentic mountain life with down-home music, dance, storytelling, food and crafts. Appalachian heritage runs deep throughout this entire region with more than 300,000 people claiming Appalachian ancestry. Music All The Time Fantastic foot-stompin’ music from the hills, performed by great bluegrass artists, fills the air all three days of the festival. Returning as headliners for Saturday night will be widely recognized group, The Tillers – awarded CityBeat Magazine’s Cincinnati Entertainment Award for best Folk and Americana in 2009. The Tillers resurrect songs of America’s past, craft originals all their own while touching on themes both historical and timeless. Clawhammer banjo, acoustic guitar and upright bass meet high mountain harmonies that belt, croon, lament and rejoice. They continue to enter new territory, electriMay, 2012
fying audiences wherever they go. Numerous other talented mountain music acts also are booked for this year’s festival. The music lineup features Ginny Hawker & Tracy Schwarz, Rabbit Hash String Band, OK Ramblers, Ma Crow, Wild Carrot & The Roots Band, Missy Werner, Comet Bluegrass Allstars, and more. Ever wanted to pick up your feet to the foot stompin’ Cotton Eyed Joe? Now you can. Friday night at 6 p.m. the Sprit of America Cloggers will be offering instruction. Saturday and Sunday afternoon dance performances will feature the Sugar Foot Cloggers, Five Points Cloggers, Jubilee Cloggers, Hoosier Hoedowners Cloggers, Spirit of America Cloggers, and Harkie’s Howdowners Cloggers.
Storytelling A significant aspect of Appalachian life in days gone by was the cultured art of storytelling, a mountain version of today’s internet and cell phones. Storytellers carried tales from village to village, and that skill is re-lived all three days at this year’s festival with some of the best yarnspinners around,
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including Rick Carson, Cynthia Changaris, Hannah Sue Cooper, Omope Daboiku, Stephen Hollen, Paul Ingram, and Sandy Messerly. More than 100 handcrafters and gift-makers come from all over the entire Appalachian region to display their unique wares and meet the public. Visitors will be able to choose from an impressive array of crafts, including hand-made quilts and clothing, wooden furniture and bowls, pottery, metal sculptures, hand-crafted jewelry, leather goods, stained glass, musical instruments, baskets, handmade dolls, and much more.
History On Display Back this year will be a coal mining exhibit featuring tools and implements of the mining trade, photography and multi-media exhibit curated by Cincinnatian Shanon Rice, plus a simulated coal mine entrance that adventurous visitors may crawl through to see what it is like to go to work every day by entering an opening only
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32” high. Always one of the most popular attractions at the festival, the large “Living History Village” features period re-enactors, some 50 families camping just as their Appalachian forebearers did 150+ years ago. The pioneer re-enactors will demonstrate mountain life in the 1800s through authentic dress, living quarters and activities. Many demonstrators with oldtime skills will be on hand, from blacksmiths, soap-makers, a bee keeper, spinners, weavers, ice cream and butter makers and many others spread throughout the entire area. The living history area is a special place for kids, too. Children have a blast with educational and fun hands-on demonstrations, including mining for gems, and making apple butter. Additional activities include making cornmeal, flint napping, and pottery and rope making. Also in the pioneer village, Native American Indian drum and dancing will be presented by
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All Nations Drum. The group upholds and promotes the spiritual, cultural and traditional values of the Native American heritage through drumming, dancing and storytelling. The dancing demonstrations are scheduled throughout the three days in the Living History Village. NEW this year will be pig races throughout the weekend, immediately following the drum dances. The Appalachian Festival has always been known as a valuepacked festival with modest ticket pricing. And now it is even better: Friday, May 11, is extra special with a half-price admission all day and night long. “Frugal Friday” pricing is adults $4, seniors $2, and children 4-11 $1 (children under 3 get free admission.) Pricing on Saturday and Sunday is adults $8, seniors, $4, children 411, $2. Parking is $6. Festival hours are Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-9 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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People To See: ELIZABETHTOWN -Singer /songwriter Rick Price brings his musical talents to The PAC May 12 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 270-9822272. Price began his career singing at the age of nine with his family band "Union Beau", in his native Australia. In 1991 Rick secured a major recording contract with Sony Records. Recorded In Los Angeles under the supervision of famed producer Chris Lord-Alge, Rick’s first studio album, “Heaven Knows” produced several Top 40 hits including “Not a Day Goes By” and the title track, “Heaven Knows”, reaching No.5 and No.6 respectively. Price’s trajectory through the charts continued with the releases, “Walk Away Renee” and the duet with Margaret Ulrich, “Where Is The Love”. The album topped the charts in Malaysia and The Philippines, selling over a quarter of a million copies in South East Asia alone. Following on from its success with the listening public, “Heaven Knows” soon garnered critical acclaim, with the title’s single "Heaven Knows" being voted 1993 APRA Song Of The Year An award bestowed upon artists by their industry peers. That year he was also awarded The Singapore Song of the Year Award. Price continued to play to sell out crowds in Australia and Europe during the nineties. Price began touring with guitarist Tommy Emmanuel in 1995 and the duo continues to tour together. Price relocated to Nashville and in 2011 released a new album entitled "The Water's Edge". During 2011 Rick starred in a narrative concert, theatrical production “The John Denver Story”. Interpreting the songs and story of John Denver. Backed with full band, The Colorado Quartet, this production explores the personal life and the pasMay, 2012
Rick Price sions that drove John as an artist and individual. Hand picked for the role, Price’s interpretation of the man and his music has received critical acclaim with seasons already been held in Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane. During 2012 the production will return to these cities and tour the other major capital cities as well as regionally around Australia. In just eight weeks Rick performed this show to in excess of 26,000 Australians theatre-goers who all enjoyed Rick’s magnificent voice and his interpretation of John Denver’s songs. Price has been nominated for several ARIA awards and has released eight albums. For more information on this event visit www.thepac.net.
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Things To Do
Experience The Derby Traditions
The Kentucky Derby is America's original, extravagant springtime sports party. While a horse race is at the heart of the spectacle, there are many intriguing aspects of the America's Race™... The Kentucky Derby has amassed dozens of traditions that Churchill Downs' employees, horsemen and Derby fans worldwide hold dear. Over its 137year history, the Kentucky Derby known as America's Race™ has amassed dozens of traditions that Churchill Downs' employees, horsemen and millions of Derby fans worldwide hold dear. From the iconic Twin Spires that overlook the track's famous homestretch to the potent mint juleps that infuse Derby Day with "spirit," traditions are an important part of the Derby experience. Every year, the Kentucky Derby Nation of fans looks forward to observing these storied rituals leading up to the "Greatest Two Minutes in Sports."
Garland of Roses The roses were first established as part of the Derby celebration when they were presented to all the ladies attending a fashionable Louisville Derby party. The roses were such a sensation, that the president of Churchill Downs, Col. Lewis Clark, adopted the rose as the race's official flower. The rose garland now synonymous with the Kentucky Derby first appeared in the 1896 when the winner, Ben Brush, received a floral arrangement of white and pink roses. In 1904 the red rose became the official flower of the Kentucky Derby. Each year the Governor of Kentucky and other dignitaries also present the winning jockey with a bouquet of 60 long stemmed roses wrapped in 10 yards of ribbon. Some owners have even gone as far as to have a flower dipped in silver. A silver-dipped flower from the garland of Gato del Sol, the 1982 winner, is on display in the Kentucky Derby Museum. Page 8
Twin Spires Throughout the world, the Twin Spires are a recognized landmark and have become visual symbols of Churchill Downs and its most famous race, the Kentucky Derby. Constructed in 1895, the Twin Spires were the creation of a 24-year-old draftsman, Joseph Dominic Baldez, who was asked to draw the blueprints for Churchill Downs' new grandstand. Originally the plans did not include the Twin Spires atop Churchill Downs’ roofline, but as the young Baldez continued work on his design, he felt the structure needed something to give it a striking appearance. Described as towers in the original drawing, the hexagonal spires exemplify late 19th century architecture, in which symmetry and balance took precedence over function. Although Baldez designed many other structures in Louisville, the Twin Spires remain as an everlasting monument to his memory. Former Churchill Downs President Matt J. Winn is reported to have told Baldez, "Joe when you die there's one monument that will never be taken down, the Twin Spires."
Mint Julep The Mint Julep has been the traditional beverage of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby for nearly a century. Early Times Kentucky Whisky has been privileged and honored to be a part of that tradition. The Early Times Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail has been "The Official Mint Julep of the Kentucky Derby" for more than 18 years. Each year, almost 120,000 Early Times Mint Juleps
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design. For the 125th Kentucky Derby in 1999, Churchill Downs officials decided to defer to racing lore and change the direction of the decorative horseshoe displayed on the 14-karat gold trophy. The horseshoe, fashioned from 18-karat gold, had pointed downward on each of the trophies since 1924. To commemorate Kentucky Derby 125, the change was made and the horseshoe was turned 180 degrees so that its ends pointed up. The trophy now annually incorporates the horseshoe with the ends pointing up. Racing superstition decrees that if the horseshoe is turned down all the luck will run out. The trophy, which is topped by an 18-karat gold horse and rider, includes horseshoe shaped handles, is 22 inches tall and weighs 56 ounces, excluding its jade base. The entire trophy is handcrafted with the exception of the horse and rider that are both cast from a mold. To complete the trophy by April, craftsThe Early Times men begin the process during the fall of the previous Mint Julep Recipe year and literally work hundreds of hours. The tro2 cups sugar phy is believed to be the only solid gold trophy that 2 cups water is annually awarded the winner of a major American Sprigs of fresh mint sporting event. Crushed ice The only Derby event where the public can view Early Times Kentucky Whisky this impeccably crafted trophy is at Taste of Derby Silver Julep Cups which occurs on the Thursday before Kentucky Make a simple syrup by boiling sugar and water Derby Day. together for five minutes. Cool and place in a covSilks ered container with six or eight sprigs of fresh mint, When horse racing first then refrigerate overnight. Make one julep at a time began in the early 18th centuby filling a julep cup with crushed ice, adding one tablespoon mint syrup and two ounces of Early ry, there were no such things Times Kentucky Whisky. Stir rapidly with a spoon to as program numbers, public frost the outside of the cup. Garnish with a sprig of address systems or closedcircuit television systems. So fresh mint. when King Charles II first assembled race meets on the Derby Trophy plains of Hempstead, the dukes and the barons had Since the 50th running of trouble figuring out which horse was which. So, they the Kentucky Derby in 1924, adopted racing silks - or colors - to distinguish their Churchill Downs has annujockeys for easier viewing. ally presented a gold trophy to the winning owner of the Song famed "Run for the Roses." The traditional Kentucky song, “My Old Kentucky Outside of the jeweled Home, written by Stephen Foster. 1930 may have embellishments that were been the first year the song was played as the horses added to note special were led to the post parade. Kentucky Derby anniverFor more information, visit online at www.kensaries, only one change has tuckyderby.com been made to the original are served over the two-day period of Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby weekend at Churchill Downs Racetrack. That’s a feat that requires more than 10,000 bottles of Early Times Mint Julep Readyto-Serve Cocktail, 1,000 pounds of freshly harvested mint and 60,000 pounds of ice. The Early Times Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail is a staple at the track the rest of the year as well. You can also find the Early Times Mint Julep Ready-to-Serve Cocktail at your local retailer. The commemorative bottles have become collectors’ items for many, capturing the mood and spirit of the famous Churchill Downs track and Kentucky Derby race. If the Early Times Ready-to-Serve Cocktail is not available from your local retailer, you can make your own with this time-honored recipe:
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Solve the Mystery
A Pirate Themed Murder Mystery Date: Saturday, May 26 DANVILLE - Purchase a bracelet for $20.00 and you can start your Caribbean adventure. "Arghh, Walk the Plank" is what Captain Kidd liked to say until he showed up dead with a cut to the throat. Who did it? Was it Lady Chastity Morgan or her husband Sir Henry Morgan? Maybe is was Roger the cabin boy or Tia Maria who serves at the Jolly Rodgers. Could have been Bluebeard or Anne Bonnie as well. Or was it; Black Widow, Blind Pew, Long John Silver or Scarlet Reid? Visit a couple or all the wineries and make your guess. Each winery will have a character to give you a hint to the mystery. Guess correctly and you could win a free stay at Springhill B&B near Bardstown along with a basket of goodies from all the KWA participating wineries.
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For a great day of fun, wine sipping with all your Pirate Buddies on a murder mystery tour to boot. You can even dress the part if you wish but not mandatory. Get your mates and lets go solve a murder. Make sure to wear comforatble walking shoes. Tour cost is $55 per person. For more information, contact Karen or Eddie at (502) 252-9463. www.bestkywineries.com
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May 11 - 12 Owensboro There's Only One...International Bar-B-Q Festival. On the second weekend in May, the Owensboro riverfront becomes a hub of activity with the wonderful smells and sounds of the International Bar-B-Q Festival. Smoke from hickorystoked fires blends with the aromas of sizzling chicken, bubbling burgoo and roasting mutton to complete the festival atmosphere. Cooking teams gather to compete with their secret recipes for barbecue. These teams are vying for best chicken, mutton and burgoo titles, as well as the Governor's Cup for the "BEST OVERALL BAR-B-Q COOKING TEAM." All total, more than 80,000 people will attend the festival with more than 10 tons of mutton, 1,500 gallons of burgoo and 5,000 chickens prepared and sold during the festival. Musical entertainment, children's activities, car show, pageants, arts and crafts and more are available for the crowd's enjoyment. This festival has been featured in Discovery Channel's Travelers, Inside Edition and Southern Living. Come enjoy "Two days of barbecue Heaven!"FRIDAY, MAY 11, 2012 For more information, call www.bbqfest.com May, 2012
SPECIAL EVENTS Souvenir Sales 11 am - 9 pm Burgoo Relay 2 pm Motorcross Stunt Show and Illusionist 6:30 pm Opening Ceremony 5:30 pm Pie Eating Contest 5:45 pm Cooking Team Balloon Toss 6 pm (Courthouse Lawn) Souvenir Sales 6 pm - 9 pm CHILDRENS ENTERTAINMENT Carnival Rides 5 pm Midway Games 5:30 - 10:00 pm (2nd St.) FRIDAY’S ENTERTAINMENT Main Stage: 7 pm ZoGo 9 pm Bobby Clark Band Family Stage: 6:30 pm Hounds and Horns 8:30 pm 41 South Youth Stage: 5 pm O’kingdom 6 pm Detest / 7 pm Leaders / 8 pm Friends 9 pm Jawbone / 10 pm A Plea for Purging OFFICIAL FESTIVAL BEER PLAZA *Beer Garden opens at 5pm 6 pm Best Part of the Song 8 pm Ryan Hayden & Bourbon Barrel Band 10 pm The Hiding
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Continued.... SATURDAY, SPECIAL EVENTS Backyard Cook-Off Set Up 5 am 5K Run/Walk 8:00 am Politcal Forum 9:00 am - 11:00 am (Courthouse Lawn) Car Show Registration 9:00 am-Noon (3rd Street) Horseshoe Registration 9 a.m. Tournament 11 a.m. (2nd & Clay) Souvenir Sales 9 am-9 pm (Souvenir Booth) Family Pavilion 10 am - 5 pm (2nd & Daviess) Motorsports 11 am Backyard Cook-off Judging 12:00 noon Keg Toss Registration 1:30 pm (St. Elizabeth St.) Corn Hole Registration 9 a.m. Tournament 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Riverfront Crossing) Souvenir Sales 2-9 pm (RiverPark Center) Cooking Team Judging 3 pm Car Show Awards Ceremony 3:30 pm Backyard Cook-off Awards 6 pm (Main Stage) Cooking Team Award Ceremony 6 pm (Main Stage) ENTERTAINMENT Main Stage (3rd & St. Ann) 12:00 noon The Hiding 2 pm Boscoe France Band Page 14
4:30 pm Tee Dee Young Band 7 pm Stagolee 9 pm The Cold Stares Family Stage (2nd & Daviess) 1 pm The Songfarmers 3 pm Jenny Lu and Klassic Krew 5:30 pm 3 on the Floor 6:30 pm Kountry Bound 7:30 pm DJ and Nicole Potter 9:00 pm Green Merritt Project Youth Stage (2nd & Clay) 12 noon Sounds of Laughter 12:45 pm Rookies 1:30 pm Forefathers 2:15 pm Late Ones 3 pm Everything Went Back 4 pm The Tired and True 5 pm Denouncer 6 pm Darasuum 7 pm Major League 8 pm Dead Icons 9 pm On My Honor 10 pm Flatfoot 56 OFFICIAL FESTIVAL BEER PLAZA *Beer Garden opens at 12 noon 6 pm Sweet Water Band 8 pm The Cougar Project 10 pm Affliction
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Calendar of Events May THE BARDSTOWN OPRY May 11/BARDSTOWN - Traditional Country Music every Friday night with Special Guests. 7:30 10:00 p.m. Blue Grass Entertainment & Exposition Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd off of HWY 31E. Doors open at 6 p.m. Adults $10, children 6-12 $6. 859-3369839. www.musicmansoundstage.com
KENTUCKY BLACK BEAR FESTIVAL
wide array of craft, antique and gift booths will be scattered around this tiny town, tempting you to stop and browse, plus there will be live music in the park. Plan to spend a fun-filled day in the country at Glendale's Spring Fest! For booth rental information, contact Sheree Vance at 270-369-6188 or visit online at www.glendalespringfest.com
May 11-12/CUMBERLAND - Main Street, Rotary Park. The kentucky Black Bear festival is the celebraANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL tion of the return of the black bear to our area. We May 19/CRESTWOOD - Spring is here and offer a great two days of live bands, dance teams, Foxhollow Farm invites you to celebrate with us from great food, carnival, games, crafts, live bear, good family fun. For more information, email tricitycham- noon-5pm. Enjoy a day of live music, farm fresh food, and activities for the whole family! Proceeds ber@windstream.net benefit the Gilda’s Club Louisville and Foxhollow’s educational programs. Admission is free with food ARTS AND CRAFTS MAY 12/RADCLIFF - Every Woman's Arts and and some activities available for purchase. Parking is Crafts Spring Festival at the Colvin Community $5 and carpooling is highly encouraged. for more Center. 10am - 5pm Rain or Shine! Visitor admission information visit www.foxhollow.com is free and the public is invited. NELSON COUNTY ANTIQUE Handcrafted festival featuring female artisans from TRACTOR SHOW the KY area. Includes original art, prints, notecards, textiles, soaps and candles, pet items. woodworking, May 19-20BARDSTOWN - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 blown glass, honey, chocolates and treats, photogra- p.m., Sunday Noon - 5 p.m. Featuring: Ford Tractors phy, primitives, gourdcrafts, and so much more. and Ford Lawn Tractors. Free admission, Tractor Driving Permitted, Daily Tractor Parade, Flea Market, All Vendors Welcome, Farm Toy Show, All DOLLY MOMMY & ME TEA May 12/ELIZABETHTOWN - The Brown Pusey Tractors and Engines Welcome. Nelson County House hosts its annual Mother's Day Dolly, Mommy Fairgrounds on US 31E South. For more information Gary Ruth 502-314-3205 or and Me Tea Saturday at 2 p.m. Children can bring contact garyskitchen@yahoo.com. www.nelsoncofair.com their dolls and celebrate Mother's day in the Cunningham Garden. Appetizers will be served. BACKYARD CONCERT SERIES Reservations are required and tickets are $15. Call 270-765-2515 for more info. May 26/CARROLLTON - Featuring Kevin Stonerock. General Butler State Resort Park & Friends of Butler will host the Backyard Concert MOTHER’S DAY May 13/ANY TOWN USA - Remember Mom on Series on the lawn of the Butler-Turpin House and will present one concert each month from May her special day. through October. The concerts begin at 7 p.m. and are free. Bring your own chairs or borrow one from the SPRINGFEST May 19/GLENDALE - Fun, food and shopping. A park. Page 16
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