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participated in the 2013-2014 Y-NOW Children of Prisoners Mentoring Program, one of three programs offered by YMCA Safe Place Services to teens, young adults, and families in crisis. Last March, AJ spoke at Safe Place Services’ Together 4Teens Breakfast. He courageously shared with 500 people the reality of being the child of a prisoner: “Most of you who came here today had the image of the Y-NOW Program to be just a place to keep thuggish kids off the streets. I am here to re-invent that image. My dad has been incarcerated five times since I’ve been born and has only been to one of my birthdays. I didn’t know how to take that so I was just angry, until I signed up for the Y-NOW Program.” Y-NOW became a family to AJ, supporting him to achieve his goals, cope with stress, be successful, and accept himself. AJ shared, “An important thing I learned from Ms. Rebecca is that it’s ok to be different. I used to feel awkward when I would go to my friends homes, and they have both parents there, but not anymore, because I found out having one parent at home will motivate me.” Since completing Y-NOW, AJ has been able to overcome the fear of sharing his story. He also continues to work on his anger with his father, “Before I wasn’t responding to my dad’s letters, but now I actually write back and try to have a relationship with him.” Additionally, AJ has a recovered vision for what he wants out of life and has a drastically different perspective than the average 12-year-old on what it means to be a “great man.” To AJ, “just knowing I am responsible for supporting a family makes me feel like a great man.”

“They boosted my confidence and made me believe in myself.” AJ remains connected to YMCA Safe Place Services, and is eager to share with the community the importance of supporting Safe Place Services, “donating to Safe Place is important because it helps kids like me open up to people they can trust, and it’s fun to be a part of. They boosted my confidence and made me believe in myself.” Each year, YMCA Safe Place Services strives to strengthen families by breaking cycles of violence, abuse and turmoil, and by giving children and families the resources they need for a better future. AJ is one of 1,400 youth who are impacted through the programs at YMCA Safe Place Services. To hear more firsthand stories like AJ’s, and how you can impact their lives, join YMCA Safe Place Services on Thursday, March 12 at 8 a.m. for our annual Together 4Teens Breakfast, where we celebrate our resilient youth and young adults. There is no cost to attend. For more information, or to reserve your seat, contact Sommer Lally at slally@ymcalouisville.org.

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Contents February 2015 | Vol. v, No. 9

parties

Light Up CenterStage

Toys for Tots Gala

The Caper

MAP Louisville

A Broadway Experience at JCC

Marine Corps Reserves Bring Hope to the Holidays

Post-Game with Family & Children’s Place

Making Acceptance Possible

features

Amazing G.R.A.C.E.

Two Huge Hearts Become One

departments

Editor’s Letter

Nlove

26 V ictoria LaRocca marries Daniel Whonsetler 28 Meghan Coomes marries Matt Hagedorn 30 Lauren LaGro marries Matt Gustafson

Shannon Voss marries Bart Burton

Angie Fenton marries Jason Applegate

On Paper

Nhome

Food and Wine

Chat with the Chair

I Do, Design

A Chat with Chef Allen Heitzmann

Maria Triplett, Wrapped in Red

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Charity Spotlight

Corporate Spotlight

On the Circuit

The Scene

Nretrospect

Family Scholar House

Weekend Wedding Warrior

aughty or Nice, Details December N Soiree, Champions for Children

Calendar of February Events

The O’Callaghan Wedding Party

26 ON THE COVER Bart Burton, Hannah, Haley and Shannon Voss Burton photographed by Jacob Zimmer: Zymage, LLC Event Production & Photography. Read more beginning on page 17.

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EDITOR’S LETTER

On Paper

’m relieved that I didn’t have to plan a wedding during the Pinterest era. It’s a guarantee I would have pinned myself into some form of do-it-yourself paralysis. When I was a bride, there wasn’t the pressure to reflect your creativity as a couple through your nuptials. The five beautiful brides featured in this year’s Wedding Issue are all radiantly confident in their own style. While each wedding vignette exhibits specifics that are certainly Pinterest-worthy, many of them faced adverse weather conditions that threatened those well-crafted elements, proving that ultimately, a genuine love story is the only truly necessary detail. Much like planning a wedding, designing a home can be a daunting effort to display your unique personal style. Part of Lee W. Robinson’s vision in creating his new showroom concept is to make

do-it-yourself home improvement projects less overwhelming with the help of his experienced virtual guidance. In this month’s Nhome, he describes how you can pay a visit to his studio or hop onto his website to discover how your design style translates to décor and finishes for every room. According to the entertaining quiz, I’m a Thruston Lifestyle. I have heard it argued by some that marriage is “just a piece of paper.” As I write this month’s editor’s letter, it is Martin Luther King Day; and last week, the US Supreme Court agreed to hear a Kentucky case (along with those of three other states) on marriage equality this coming spring. Regarding the power of that elusive piece of paper, I leave you with the powerful words of the oftquoted Dr. King as he is reported delivering on the eve of his death: “All we say to America is be true to what you said on paper.”

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ouisville can get a taste of Broadway all year ‘round thanks to the theater offerings of CenterStage at Jewish Community Center (JCC), but annually at Light Up CenterStage, patrons get an added dose of glitz and glamour along with the drama. “Light Up CenterStage is an incredibly special night where the performers, artistic team, CenterStage board and the audience come together to create the magic that is CenterStage,” said John Leffert, CenterStage artistic director. To continue the celebration of CenterStage’s 100th Anniversary, the event celebrated past, present and future by featuring performances by company members who returned to reprise roles they originated with the company. Past and present Broadway favorites resounded through the night while guests enjoyed an open bar sponsored by Heaven Hill, decadent desserts and one of the biggest silent auctions in Louisville. Then, in a look to the future, the night culminated with the announcement of the CenterStage 2014/15 Season which will round out this year with Once on This Island presented by Platinum Travel (February 12-22) and Fiddler on the Roof presented by Hilliard Lyons (March 12-29). In its 10th year, the money raised during Light Up has successfully funded new lighting and sound systems for the theater group, as well as underwritten Acting Out, CenterStage’s professional touring group that ensures that every school has the opportunity for cultural arts enrichment programming despite budgetary constraints. This year, the goal was to complete their recent chair campaign, which will replace the current chairs in JCC’s auditorium to provide a more comfortable theater-going experience. To take advantage of one of the best entertainment bargains in town by becoming a season subscriber, visit jewishlouisville.org/jcc/centerstage or call (502) 459-0660.

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Toys for Tots Gala Marine Corps Reserves Bring Hope to the Holidays

he mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is “to collect new, unwrapped toys each year and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to less fortunate children in the community.” This year, Toys for Tots celebrated 67 years of service for what began when Diane Hendricks wanted to donate her homemade Raggedy Ann doll to a needy child but couldn’t find an outlet with which to do so in Los Angeles. Her husband, William Hendricks, enlisted the help of local Marine reservists and together that year they collected 5,000 toys from collection bins placed outside of Warner Brothers movie theaters. The following year, 1948, Toys for Tots launched as a national campaign. The Toys for Tots parties have a longstanding reputation for being the most celebratory parties of the season. Cocktails flow freely, shoes are carelessly thrown off for dancing, and sequined dresses abound. There are 30 sponsors at a $500 donation level who are each able to invite 20 couples who are, of course, expected to gain entry with an unwrapped toy. Held for the second year in a row at The Brown Hotel, with Burning Las Vegas keeping the dance floor packed until early morning hours, perhaps the most memorable moment is when the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves, donning their Dress Blue uniforms, form an assembly line leading from the Christmas tree to the moving van and hand off, from one white gloved hand to the next, the toys that will make a holiday dream come true. To all of those volunteer Marines – we salute you.

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ouisville Cardinal fans may have felt down on their luck leaving the KFC Yum! Center following an unexpected loss to Duke, but they had plenty to smile about as they entered the Kentucky International Convention Center for the 28th annual Caper Event to benefit Family & Children’s Place. The family-friendly event, following the University of Louisville Men’s Basketball game, featured a variety of food and desserts from local restaurants as well as sports stations for all ages including the Liberty Mutual Free Throw Challenge. The silent auction was stacked full of packages for enthusiasts of almost any sport and certainly any local loyalty. Louisville icon Coach Denny Crum made the rounds, shaking hands and posing for photographs, following the halftime celebration of his 1986 National Championship. Fans bid on a package that would include a movie night in Coach Crum’s home theater with him and wife Susan and guests lined up to meet the current UofL Men’s Basketball players and offer up items for autograph. The revenue from The Caper helps support critical services for child survivors of abuse and their families. Annually, Family & Children’s Place offers support to over 6,500 children and families and they report that the need for child abuse prevention and treatment is greater now than ever before in the history of Louisville and surrounding areas. They have served Louisville and the Southern Indiana region for over 130 years in working to achieve the vision of a community free of abuse, violence and neglect. For more information, please visit www.familyandchildrensplace.org.

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he 5th anniversary of MAP Louisville brought to town special guest Dixie Longate, whose name probably shouldn’t be read aloud in a professional setting. Known as “Your Tupperware Lady”, legend has it she survived five husbands and became one of the top Tupperware sellers in the nation. If those iconic plastic storage bowls that have been in kitchens since 1948 don’t sound like comic fodder, trust me, they are in Dixie’s hands; one of the many reasons why VIP guests arrived an hour before the event to enjoy her show. Held at The Vernon Club and Lanes, the night was co-hosted by the newly minted Derby City Sisters, a group of radical fun loving “Nuns” whose mission is to raise funds and spread joy throughout the LGBTQ community of Louisville. With their gender bending makeup, they use humor and irreverent wit to spread the “gospel of love,” promoting basic human rights and respect for diversity. Originally created as a viewing party for the Miss America Pageant, MAP now stands for Making Acceptance Possible with all proceeds going toward The Fairness Campaign, whose primary goal is comprehensive civil rights legislation prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. The fun festivities were made possible by Yelp Louisville, Bryan Dj-Brios Thomas, Kentuckiana Pride Foundation, Louisville Independent Business Alliance, Play Louisville, Big Bar, Chill BAR Highlands, Leanhart Plumbing, Craft Gallery, Modern Family Dentistry, St. Charles Exchange, Louisville Zoo, Derby Dinner Playhouse and Regalo Gifts.

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S h a n n o n V o ss m a r r i e s B a r t B u r t o n

hannon Voss married her best friend on June 28, 2014. It was a rainy summer day and the outdoor ceremony was postponed for 30 minutes to allow the storm to pass. When it did, the clouds parted and the sun shone brilliantly through the rain drops glistening on the branches of “their tree” on her soon-to-be father-in-law’s farm. It was under that tree that they exchanged vows to each other and to Shannon’s daughters, as their new family formed. As beautiful as that day was, the story of their romance is even more so. Shannon and her beau were both talent cast in a local commercial. Both in relationships at the time, their day was strictly platonic but filled with laughter in between takes because of his quick wit and her immediate ease around him. The shoot was over and they parted ways. She never saw him again. Flash-forward several years to find them both single. When facing the dismal dating scene of

Louisville, Shannon’s long-time friend, Carrie Anne Smith, asked her if there was anyone with whom she would remotely consider going out. There was one spark of interest. She beams, “The first person that popped into my head was that adorable, comedic guy that I was on set with all day in a Jewish Hospital commercial.” Enter Bart Burton. As fate would have it, Bart sent her a message that very week just to say hello and see how she was doing. After two dates they were both “all in” and dated for nearly a year before she introduced him to her two daughters from a previous marriage, Hannah, age 10 and Haley, age 9. “My girls are my absolute life. I just wanted to make sure that if I were to introduce them to someone, it was significant. It needed to be someone special,” she says. “This is just God-sent. I really had turned myself off to love in general. To open my heart again was really big for me. He made it so easy,” she explains. continued on page 18

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Burton, a supervisor at Ford Motor Company, proposed on the dock of his parents’ lake house. He arranged for a weekend alone together, prepared a surf-nturf meal, and brought along his guitar. “It was the most perfect September day I could ever remember; not a cloud in the sky. He suddenly put the guitar down and got very serious and said the most amazing things I’ve ever heard.” She obviously said, “Yes.” Her girls were thrilled with this development. The outdoor wedding reception included a full pig roast with all the trimmings from Kingsley Meat Company, music by friend and local favorite, Robbie Bartlett, and impromptu performances by friend Joey Fatone and country singer Josh Goodlett. The bride was stunning in a Jasmine Couture mermaid gown with a gorgeous bouquet of roses by Amy Streeter, dear friend and the person she credits with holding her together that day. Patrick Bissig performed the ceremony. Now a married woman, the 6’1” real estate consultant and philanthropist decided to give pageantry a try. She had only been modeling for a few years but wanted to face her fear of public speaking and set an example for her daughters. She competed in the Mrs. Kentucky Pageant in October and garnered first runner-up amid the 19 contestants. “That was WAY out of my comfort zone. Bart encouraged me to do it.” She recalls, “It was a little disappointing when I didn’t win, as I was hoping that would be a springboard for my foundation.” However, she will compete with all of the other first runner-up contestants for a spot at Mrs. America. “So, I’ve still got one more shot.” Her foundation is Riley’s G.R.A.C.E. (Giving Real-life Assistance in Cases of Emergency); named after her son, Hannah’s twin, who became ill after birth and passed away at only two and a half weeks old. Tears accompany her memory of it all, “During the fight for our son’s life, we had a newborn daughter at home needing us just as much as her twin brother did.”

Shannon made healing blankets and delivered them to the patients in her son’s room at Kosair Children’s Hospital in the past, as a part of her own healing. She decided now was the time to do more. “Even with our loving friends and family to help us, we needed more. We needed real-life, right now assistance,” she recalls, “and what about the families that don’t have family members to help out or a church family to assist them?” Riley’s G.R.A.C.E. was born. Room 420 has been formally dedicated to Riley Matthew Voss. At the dedication last October, friends and family gathered for a moment of prayer. The Burtons, her daughters, and Riley’s father, Eric Voss, all gathered in remembrance of a little angel who left them too soon. “My mission is to keep the other goings on in your family’s life as normal as possible; keeping your other children at their home and in school and activities they love, getting bills paid, groceries purchased and laundry done.” All important things, even amid a crisis. Shannon is planning several fundraisers to benefit the cause. What will the coming year bring for this newly wed beauty? “This foundation is going to be my number one focus, and if this pageant is meant to be, I want to win. I want to represent the state of Kentucky at Mrs. America,” she pauses to take it all in. “There are real estate investments we are working on and…just growing my family,” she finishes, face aglow at the thought of it. Whatever the year brings for her, you can bet she’ll face it head-on with heart, Riley’s G.R.A.C.E., and her handsome husband at her side. Donations may be made to the Children’s Hospital Foundation in the name of Riley’s G.R.A.C.E. To learn more, please visit www.facebook.com/rileysgrace or www.kosairchildrenshospital.com.

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ou immediately notice that natural connection between Angie Fenton and Jason Applegate. On top of their spark, they talk of truly valuing and protecting the other while being grateful every day for who they’re with. Their two immensely large hearts carry a vast love for people as well as for animals, especially dogs, and this doggy love is apparent in every aspect of their life—even their wedding. “Zeke was our connector,” Angie said. “Zeke was the real reason I gave Jason a chance.” They spent their second date at Cherokee Park taking her three dogs for a walk: Herbie was adopted from the Shamrock Pet Foundation, Yoda from the Animal Care Society and Zeke through The Arrow Fund. ”I’m the youngest of five and all of us are adopted,” Angie said. “We were the kids nobody wanted, and our parents did. Somehow that translated to me wanting to adopt the animals nobody wanted, and finding someone who accepts that.” One pet in particular, Zeke, was disabled. Found on the side of the road in 2012 emaciated with a case of sarcoptic mange, Zeke was near death. With a blood clot in his spine Dr. Jewell from All Pets Veterinary knew Zeke wouldn’t survive the operation in such poor condition. He therefore lost use of his hind legs but kept his life. “You have to express his bladder because he was paralyzed,” Angie said. “I thought ‘this is my life, I’m gonna show this guy exactly who I am.’ Most guys had been very weirded out. Jason got this look and said to me ‘you’ll have to show me how to do that so I can help you.’ And that was it, that’s when I was like ‘ok God, I get it, I’ve got to give this guy a chance.’” continued on page 22

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During their wedding vows everyone laughed as Jason swore to never come between Angie and her cherished animals. Unbeknownst to him Angie had written to never let animals come between them. Though Angie kept her maiden name, she vowed for their pets to be known as Fenton-Applegate forevermore. “I tell everyone we met on TV,” Angie said. As entertainment correspondent at WHAS11, Angie covered the grand opening of Southern Indiana Paint Supply in Jeffersonville for Great Day Live and Jason was the face of the store. After meeting Angie, Jason couldn’t shake her from his thoughts, so he searched his phone history to ask her on a date. Angie, remembering how kind she thought Jason was, accepted with no high hopes. “At that point I had no interest in dating,” Angie said. “I had decided I liked my life, my career, my dogs, my family and friends— I was done with the dating scene.” Both had given up on love. With Jason’s wife Andrea passing from lymphoma three years prior and Angie divorced from a good man but not the right one, neither expected to marry again. They met at the Garage Bar for brunch, Angie planning on keeping it to 45 minutes tops. “Five hours later I knew it was different,” Jason said, smiling. It was after their second date at Cherokee park that Angie “just knew” as well. They haven’t been apart since. A few months later they got appetizers and drinks at their favorite restaurant, Volare, before heading home for the night. Walking into the living room, her favorite place, Angie received a great surprise. “Jason was there with champagne, candles, Zeke and Yoda,” Angie said. “I don’t even remember what he said. He got down on one knee and Zeke and Yoda didn’t move throughout the whole entire thing. It was perfect.”

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When looking for venues Angie discovered that Mellwood Arts and Entertainment Center allowed pets. “I wanted to walk down the aisle with Zeke rolling next to me,” Angie said. Due to a harness connected to two rear wheels, Zeke can afford a good stroll. Unique in his disability, Zeke has even been requested by appointment with state representatives and congressmen in Frankfort serving as a representative of The Arrow Fund. The two agreed on Mellwood’s opening of October 4, 2014 for their wedding date, which also happened to be World Animal Day. When Angie’s brother told her that he would bring his parrot dressed in a Tux, she was thrilled. “It just fit,” Angie laughed. Other than good music to dance to, Angie didn’t care for the aesthetic planning. Her focus was on marrying Jason, being surrounded by loved ones and Zeke. “Some weddings are for show,” Angie said. “Ours was not. I am not going to enter into a marriage putting more concern into a one-day wedding. I’m looking down the road more than I was just looking down the aisle.” Coordinator Jamie Lott at Event 4 U designed the wedding. They loved Sounds Productions for the music as well as band One Night In Paris. Beth Green at Paws Pet Care served as a huge help with Zeke for their wedding day. Butch Sager, Co-owner at GiftHorse, made Angie’s adored wedding dress of stretch satin and lace. Executive chef Joshua Moore of Volare Italian Restaurant prepared an amazing array of delicious savory and sweet Italian fare. Zeke sat patiently watching as friend Gunnar Deatherage fixed Angie’s hair. At 7:00 p.m. not a dry eye was in the crowd as Zeke walked Angie down the aisle to “Just the Way You Are” by Bruno Mars. “Our wedding was for us,” Jason said. “And we wanted everybody to have a good time because how often are you in a room with everyone you are close to and love?” Including your best friend for life.

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ollowing her nuptials, Meghan recalls thinking, “Is this real life? ” Not, as you might assume, because her wedding day felt like a fairytale; but, because it seemed like everything that could go wrong leading up to and following her ceremony, did. Meghan, a meticulous organizer, had spent a great deal of time planning everything herself. In fact, she kept an incredibly thorough handwritten journal to document the process in hopes of passing it down to her three sisters. An artist herself – the bride designs and makes jewelry for her company Forever Yours, Agnes using handwritten letters – it was important to Meghan to use elements in the wedding that reflected her creativity. Just a few of the imaginative details: The groom traced a map of the world on wood for the guests to sign in lieu of a guestbook - a heart over Thailand signifying their honeymoon location; Meghan’s fingerprint was used to make Matt’s wedding band by an artist in Israel; The bride’s necklace featured a kissed snippet from her grandma’s WW II letter to her grandpa and her

Forces of Nature bracelet included handwritten words written to her by her father when she moved to Colorado. Trust that every detail of this event was highly personal and customized. A week before the wedding, Meghan’s father was unexpectedly admitted to the ICU with a rare gastrointestinal bleed. His health condition was dire in the days leading up to the vows and she recalls making decorations in the ICU waiting room. Compounding the stress, the weather forecasts were predicting a 100% chance of rain for the day of their outdoor affair. The couple made the decision to keep moving forward with their plans despite the setbacks while incorporating a tent for the reception. Seated for her rehearsal dinner in Marketplace at Theater Square, someone gently encouraged Meghan to “turn around.” In walked her father, directly discharged from the hospital. Among a room full of sobs, he grabbed a guitar and serenaded his daughter with “In Dublin’s Fair City,” the same lullaby he sang to her as a child. The sun did shine for their vows the following

day at Locust Grove, but before the newlyweds could even dance to their first song (“Swept Away” by the Avett Brothers, coincidentally), the wind and rains came as predicted, collapsing a large portion of the 100 foot tent. The instruments for their 10-piece band, The Zach Longoria Project, were drenched, making many of them unusable. Guests yelled to try to stop her as she made a run to save a table (that she had découpaged with handwritten letters, of course). Swiftly, the reception was moved inside, without the handmade details, without the full 10-piece band, without any of the décor she had thoughtfully made in the ICU. Despite it all, the party continued into the morning hours. One of the vows written on Matt’s cufflinks that day read: “I promise to be like a tree – resilient to the changing winds, bending, yet never breaking – always firmly rooted in the foundation of our marriage.” This vow is already proven. Tonya Abeln

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aRocca L a i r o t c Vi marries setler n o h W Daniel

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ictoria and Daniel share a love of the outdoors, so it was not entirely unusual that the couple of seven years would take a three day canoe trip down the Colorado River. “It was winter in Utah so no one else was on the river,” she recalls. “It was very peaceful and romantic.” The two had been introduced by a mutual friend when they were only juniors in high school, she at Sacred Heart Academy and he at North Oldham. Their commitment spanned years of long distance as Victoria pursued a degree in Environmental Science at University of San Francisco and Daniel studied biology at Wittenberg College. “After the first night of camping, I woke up and saw a trail of rose petals that went up over a canyon. As I followed them, I started to see candles in the distance and could hear our song playing.” Down by the water, in a little cove, knelt Daniel in a suit in tie (clothing he had mysteriously been able to pack on this camping trip). The bride’s eclectic, bohemian style was reflected

in many elements of the wedding including her dress. “I really liked Claire Pettibone’s romantic designs from the start,” she explains. In Denver, where she was attending graduate school, she found The Little White Dress Boutique that carried the designer. “The first dress that I had ever pinned on Pinterest ended up being the one that I ultimately chose.” The invitations by artist and graphic designer, Holly Graham, also perfectly echoed Victoria and Daniel as a couple. “Holly is a friend who created a watercolor for us with a very earthy feel. It was one of my favorite aspects of the wedding.” When it came to choosing a location and a wedding coordinator, Victoria had a convenient advantage. The planning and design were left in the capable hands of Lisa Cofer, Owner of Extraordinary Events, who also happens to be the proud stepmother of the bride; and the venue, Goshen Crest Farm, is the home in which she grew up and where her father still lives. In fact, the cake stand was custom designed by

Bradford Furniture and produced from a large cherry tree that had fallen during a storm and was later removed from her childhood home. A similar storm emerged on the reception following the toast and cake cutting. The thunder and pouring rain could have resulted in disaster for many outdoor events or dampened the mood of the newlyweds, but it was from the downpour that Victoria’s favorite memory of the day emerged. As guests continued to dance to the sound of Rumors safely in the barn, she and her husband knew they wanted to experience the moment to the fullest. “We ran into the rain together and underneath this little shed. We were soaked but we didn’t care. Not many couples get an opportunity like that during their wedding, where they can just look into each other’s eyes and enjoy the moment.” Tonya Abeln

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he Crystal Ballroom at the Brown Hotel of Louisville was decorated to a T—and yet Lauren was just trying not to faint. “Occasionally I’ll get this funny feeling of being lightheaded like I’m going to pass out,” Lauren said. “So I was terrified that it was going to happen at the altar.” Walking down the aisle she mentions being completely void of a smile but guarantees it is due to her focus on composure: “Once I was up there with him I was perfectly fine.” Matt and Lauren Gustafson met when they were six years old. They grew up in the same neighborhood of Ashley Woods with their parents living down the street from one another. They knew each other in high school and college but attended separate schools. Lauren reconnected with Matt during college when bumping into her neighbor Margaret Gustafson— Matt’s mother. It wasn’t until Matt’s graduation from Western Kentucky University, and Lauren graduated from the University of Kentucky, that they started dating.

On their one year anniversary, Matt took Lauren to Forest Edge Winery in Bardstown for dinner. Here, printed on a bottle of wine, Matt asked Lauren to be his wife…except she didn’t notice the bottle’s request. “He started talking and got on one knee and I don’t remember anything he said, nothing at all,” Lauren recalls. After she said yes, Matt stood from his knee to lead her to another surprise— a room full of their friends and family for an engagement party. Eight months of wedding planning followed but Lauren’s favorite part occurred only a week after the engagement. For her first and only appointment she tried on 25 dresses at Sher’s Bridal and Formal Wear before making a decision. A princess-style wedding gown was the vision of her childhood dream and brought to life by Lazaro Perez. “Sher did everything,” Lauren said. “She made my veil, she changed the belt and added stuff under the dress to make it more full. She makes you feel like you are the only bride.” Lauren especially loved her flower arrangements and bouquets from Colonial Designs. She praised

photographer Stephen A. Harmon as he arrived before the bridal party and stayed until 1 a.m. and Brown Hotel wedding coordinator Debbie Whitelock who made things breezy. After the wedding ceremony, a cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres followed as the wedding party took pictures and the ballroom was converted to the reception hall. Forest Edge wine corks were used to commemorate their engagement as name holders for their seated dinner of a raspberry walnut goat cheese salad with spinach-stuffed chicken, mashed potatoes and prosciutto-wrapped asparagus. Their reception danced on until 12:30 a.m. Some guests went out afterwards to continue the celebration, but the Gustafson’s alarm clock was set for 4 a.m. to catch their honeymoon flight to Riviera Maya in Mexico. “When we were on the plane, we thought ‘it’s over— what do we do now?’” Lauren laughed. Matt followed with the answer, “So we started building a house.” Allison Goodan

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esigner Lee Robinson of The Lee W. Robinson Company has built a reputation on luxury with his prominent clients locally as well notable projects in New York, Palm Beach and Southampton. Though much of his portfolio exhibits clients with whom he has worked one-on-one with seemingly elastic budgets, Lee came to realize that high design should be accessible to those who may not have the budget to employ a designer. Especially with the young homeowner trending toward creating their own living space through do-it-yourself (DIY) techniques, the designer launched a revolutionary showroom concept that allows that customer to easily take advantage of his experienced guidance right at their fingertips at no extra cost. This DIY lifestyle concept for “real life” is meant for individuals willing to take the lead in their personal interior design endeavors. “It does not take an extensive budget to have a beautiful, tasteful and comfortable home,” Lee shares. Now, upon entering The Lee W. Robinson Company showroom, one encounters an ipad prompting you to “find your style.” Clients then embark on an engaging quiz of selfdiscovery, with questions aimed at determining which Lee W. Robinson lifestyle best suits your personal design aesthetic. Questions range from choosing your ideal date night to selecting your favorite movie or television show. The result will direct you to The Owsley Lifestyle, The Thruston Lifestyle or The McDowell Lifestyle and the corresponding design vignettes in the showroom that represent each. “I have found that 85 percent of people gravitate toward 1 of 3 lifestyles,” Lee explains. The designer has systematized and branded those lifestyles for ease of the

client, each bearing the middle names of his three sons: • The Owsley Lifestyle is inspired by the grandeur of Park Avenue. This lifestyle can be described as sophisticated, opulent and eclectic. • The Thruston Lifestyle, often referred to as “Soho Chic” is a modern lifestyle that celebrates a hip, urban style. • The McDowell Lifestyle is reminiscent of the sophistication of the English countryside. This traditional lifestyle exudes warmth and elegance. Once the lifestyle is determined, clients can then shop from Lee’s pre-approved proprietary products including paint, rugs, wallpaper, fragrance and furnishings. “I branded some of our product offerings and grouped them into these lifestyles so that younger DIY clients can have my spin on things at an affordable price at their own timing. They get to be the master of their own project,” he shares. Rather than exhaustively and arbitrarily shopping for the home among various retailers, this method instills the confidence that you are buying a product that has been vetted. “The concept does empower young clients to make design decisions on their own,” Lee explains, “but there is still always someone here available who can offer guidance. I continue to welcome people to explore our fabric library, our wallpaper library and our rug library. We are very transparent here. This industry can be known to have a lot of smoke and mirrors. It is my hope to take the smoke and mirrors out of design.” But in many cases, Lee is putting the mirrors back into his designs. With each continued on page 34

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lifestyle reflected by specific color palettes, there is one finish, he says, that he is making popular among all three of them – mirror. “Mirror, to me, is the new black,” he laughs. “Black used to be my neutral. I used to do the back of all my book cases in black. But now I do them in mirror. I’m incorporating mirrors into moldings and wainscoting. It harmonizes with all lifestyles.” It is also Lee’s intention that clients not feel pigeon-holed by a particular lifestyle category. While they are meant to give clear and meaningful direction for those who

fragrance for the Thruston lifestyle is a light, relaxing, spa fragrance.” One needn’t even venture out of their own home to partake in the helpful design tools – all can be done directly from the website leerobinson. com. “You can be in California and take the quiz and then buy products directly from that lifestyle,” Lee explains. “What I want this new, informed client to also remember is

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that when doing a DIY project, don’t freak out, over think it and put too much pressure on yourself. I’ve always said that what is perfect is imperfect; and what is imperfect is perfect. In fact, I like to go into a room and put something a bit askew so it doesn’t look too contrived. That is beautiful to me.” Of course, beyond the new showroom concept that puts control of the project in the hands of the client, The Lee W. Robinson Company is still a one-stop source for residential design, architectural drafting, renovation, construction and interior design services. Because of the volume of his projects, Lee now provides construction management. “We still draw the blueprints here, I design, manage and decorate the project, but by interviewing and outsourcing the right foreman for the job, I’m now able to do multiple projects at once with various foremen.” Now, regardless of how big or small a project or budget, whether building a new home or updating an existing room, all can have a piece of the Lee W. Robinson lifestyle. TONYA ABELN

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11 Clover Lane is an elegant, yet cozy restaurant nestled in the Colony Center in St. Matthews. A hidden gem; perfect for lunch with the ladies or a more elegant dinner with a larger group. With its French cuisine and chic French-American décor, it is a charming location for those brides and couples looking for a place to host luncheons and rehearsal dinners. Chef Allen Heitzmann shares more about what makes the atmosphere, food and cocktails an excellent choice for stylish affairs.

The food and atmosphere at 211 Clover Lane is described as elegant-French. What is your background with French cuisine and what brought you to 211 Clover Lane? I’m from Louisville originally but I spent 5 years in New Orleans at La Provence. That’s where I worked under my mentor, Chef Chris Kerageorgiou-a 70 year old Frenchman who was in the kitchen every day. He taught me how to cook French and Mediterranean cuisine. I draw on that experience for 211 Clover Lane. Hurricane Katrina brought me back to Louisville in 2005 when my apartment completely flooded. So, I came back home. Once I got back in town, I worked at Artemesia for almost five years. Since then, I’ve worked at Basa, Relish, and now, right here at 211 Clover Lane. I believe that the Louisville dining scene is always exciting with new restaurants opening. Louisville has a distinct feel with the bourbon, pork and craft beers all very big. We have a really vibrant dining scene, especially for its size.

How is concept of French cuisine reflected in the menu and atmosphere? How is your own style apparent in the restaurant?

The décor and the ambience of the restaurant really match my food. My take on food is European in origin with a rustic, elegant feel; much like the setting itself. We do a lot of classic French and Mediterranean dishes which match the antiques that you see here. I always try to keep the menu seasonal and cook food that is appropriate for the weather … I think that is the best way to cook. To keep it seasonal, we use several local farms. Right now, we use Shetowee Farms and they are our mushroom producers. That is where we get our shitake and oyster mushrooms. We use Grateful Greens for all of our greens. They do a great job of keeping us stocked all winter long with their lettuces.

It is wedding planning season and many brides/couples are looking for a place to hold a luncheon or rehearsal dinner. What makes 211 Clover Lane a great choice for these types of events? Our wait staff does a great job of guiding our parties throughout the event. You are guaranteed to have a good time with us. The menu is classic and very elegant. We offer a wide variety of choices. We are always accommodating if people choose to do vegan or gluten-free. A luncheon or other similar event, set in this ambience, would kick off a celebration and set the tone for an elegant, romantic wedding. People have rented the whole restaurant for events such as rehearsal dinners. We have different rooms that can add a cozy feel. We have a very nice bar area with a great wine list and innovative cocktail list. We have a great drink on our cocktail menu right now called the Kentucky Harvest. That is Evan Williams Single Barrel Bourbon, Poma Liquor, ginger, lemon juice and rhubarb bitters.

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CHAT WITH THE CHAIR

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For: American Red Cross When: March 21, 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Where: Louisville Marriott Downtown Tariff: Gala $225, Red Lounge $75 Info: (502) 561-3691

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aria Triplett attended Wrapped in Red for the first time in 2012 when her company, TSI Paving, was approached as a potential sponsor. She left so impressed by the Louisville area chapter’s efforts to raise awareness and funds, that she vowed to become more involved. Maria kept that vow by joining the board and sponsoring the event every year since. This year, she takes her commitment a step further as the Chair of the annual gala and shares with us what we can expect from the five year anniversary.

Congratulations on five years of Wrapped in Red! To what do you attribute the success of this event and how do you plan to commemorate the anniversary?

Thank you; we are very excited to celebrate this milestone. The success of the event is a coordinated effort of not only our steering committee, volunteers and board members, but also our corporate partners in the community who step up each year with sponsorships and table sales. Extraordinary Events has been involved with Wrapped in Red since its inception and plays a major role in the planning and coordination of the entire evening. People love the Endless Summer Band, and we have been fortunate to have had them involved the past three years. The décor for the evening always incorporates glorious hues of red featuring different textures throughout, along with crystal accents. Our guests seem to appreciate our commitment to details and ensuring it’s an evening of fundraising and a fabulous time.

I think most everyone knows that the Red Cross is synonymous with disaster services, first aid and lifesaving training, but tell us a little about how the money raised at this event is spent within the local chapter.

The Red Cross responds to nearly 900 disasters throughout Kentuckiana each year. The disasters the Red Cross responds to most are home fires, an average of 25 each month. These disas-

ters may not get the media attention like a large national disaster that may devastate a town, but to the family that has lost their home and everything they own, it is a very real disaster. The Red Cross makes sure their immediate needs of food, clothing and shelter are met, in addition to helping them recover and start anew.

Are there any surprises this year you can tell us about?

We are very excited to have Doreen Barnhart DeHart returning as our graphic designer for 2015. She has been involved since the inception. In celebration of our fifth annual gala, she is bringing her twin sister Jeaneen Barnhart back as well. Jeaneen will orchestrate a live painting at Wrapped in Red. Guests will be asked to take a stroke on the canvas, and then Jeaneen will create a masterpiece, which will be sold during the live auction.

The Red Lounge is always such an experience as well. Describe that concept for those who may want to join the celebration later in the evening.

The Red Lounge is an extension of the Gala in an adjoining area decorated in red, of course, but with less of the formal elements. We want to offer those who are unable to attend the gala an opportunity to participate in the evening’s fun and entertainment. We encourage red cocktail attire for the lounge attendees and will again be offering grab bags for sale. They were a big hit last year.

Wrapped in Red was chosen as one of our best parties of 2014. What sponsors are on board this year that will assure that you maintain that reputation?

Brown-Forman, Sam Swope Auto Group, Norton Healthcare, Donan Engineering and Messer Construction have been big supporters since the gala’s inception. We are thrilled to have Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield in Kentucky on board this year as well. Tony a Abeln

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Naughty or Nice 12.06.14

M. Poulsen Gallery hosted its Grand Opening with artist and owner, MaLynda Poulsen showcasing her fairytale themed gifts of art. MaLynda donated a princess crown mirror to be auctioned off during the celebration to support Jill’s Wish saying, “This mirror reveals the courage, grace and inner beauty of people like Jill.”

1. Liz Dahl, Mary Dennis-Kannapell 2. Casey Moulton, Malynda Poulsen, Larissa Town 3. Barbara Harrington, Hope Reese 4. Robert and Amanda Scott 5. Venus Pearle, Lola B. T ony a A beln pho t ographs by A lexa Pence

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Details December Soiree 12.9.14 Details Design Group hosted a most festive holiday gathering while donating proceeds to the Home of the Innocence. With delicious catering by Village Anchor, the talented Phil Kelley providing delightful entertainment and Louisville’s favorite CEO (Chief Entertaining Officer) Tim Laird mixing his signature drinks, a good time was all but guaranteed.

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Champions for Children 12.12.14

Kentucky Financial Group Inc. gathered in good cheer for their 24th annual holiday celebration. Hosted by Kelley and Ernest Sampson at the historic Pendennis Club, Kudmani delighted the group with their characteristic energy and non-stop hits. The best investment of the evening, however, was the check presented to Champions for Children. 1. Angie and John Tobias 2. Madison Daub, Alex Dutton 3. Ed and Mary Heckel 4. Kudmani 5. Shari Baughman, Kelley Sampson, Leigh Erickson

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THE SCENE

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What: Swashbucklers Ball For: St. Mary’s Center 25 When: Sat., Jan. 31 What: Desserts First Where: Louisville Marriott East For: Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Tariff: Dinner $125, After Party $75 When: Wed., Feb. 25, 6:00 p.m. Info: saintmaryscenter.org Where: Mellwood Arts Center Tariff: $55 07 What: Twisted Pink Info: gskentuckiana.org Masquerade Ball 26 For: Metastatic Breast What: Festival Unveiled Cancer Research For: Kentucky Derby Festival When: Sat., Feb. 7, 6 p.m. When: Thurs., Feb. 26, Where: The Gillespie 5:00 p.m. Tariff: Dinner $150, Lounge $50 Where: Ice House Info: twistedpink.org Tariff: $30 Info: discover.kdf.org 20 What: Celebrate Freedom Dinner 26 For: The Healing Place What: Louisville Uncorked When: Fri., Feb. 20, 5:30 p.m. Winter Tasting Where: Louisville Marriott For: Family & Children’s Place Downtown When: Thurs., Feb. 26, Tariff: $200 7:30 p.m. Info: thehealingplace.org/cfd Where: Mellwood Arts Center Info: louisvilleuncorked.com 21 What: Louisville Heart Ball 28 For: American Heart Association What: Chefs for Hope When: Sat., Feb. 21, 6:00 p.m. For: The Salvation Army’s Where: Louisville Marriott Culinary Training Program Downtown When: Sat., Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m. Tariff: $500 Where: Big Spring Info: louisvilleheartball. Country Club ahaevents.org Tariff: $175 Info: (502) 400-3739 21 What: McDazzle 06 For: Ronald McDonald House What: Wine, Women & Shoes Charities Kentuckiana For: Family Scholar House When: Sat., Feb. 21, 6:00 p.m. When: Fri., Mar. 6, 6:00 p.m. Where: Galt House Hotel Where: The Henry Clay Tariff: $200 Tariff: $250 Info: rmhc-kentuckiana.org Info: familyscholarhouse.org

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Nretrospect

The O’Callaghan Wedding Party Circa 1954

n November 27, 1954 Thomasine (Tommie) Cadden and Francis (Frank) Eugene O’Callaghan III were united in matrimony, forming a legacy that would produce in their lifetime together 7 children, 24 grandchildren, 1 great-grandson and countless community and civic contributions. Both members of Louisville Downtown Rotary, Frank (June 8, 1929 – January 12, 2011) was named a Paul Harris Fellow and was noted for having unprecedented perfect attendance at the meetings. A graduate of St. Xavier High School and Stevens Institute of Technology, he served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and helped bring Wako Electronics to Louisville in 1988, where he worked as COO and eventually executive advisor. Tommie (November 14, 1931 – December 26, 2014) stood at barely over 5 feet tall, but her persona was, by all accounts, larger than life. In the 1960’s she became friends with the Trappist monk, Thomas Merton, and began to include him in social and family gatherings. Merton named her as one of three trustees for his literary estate, the Merton Legacy Trust. She co-founded the Thomas Merton Center Foundation and was a board member of the Merton Institute for Contemplative Living, traveling widely to address various Merton symposia. Tommie started her career as director of advertising for Louisville Today Magazine and later started O’Callaghan’s Catering and Restaurant, where many of her employees would go on to distinguished careers at some of Louisville’s finest culinary establishments. She also volunteered her time with Louisville Ballet, Louisville Orchestra, Meals on Wheels, AIDS fundraising and frequently worked with Vietnamese and Kosovar refugees, welcoming many of them into her home for food and shelter. In 2000, she was named as a Woman of Distinction by the Center for Women and Families.

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