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Contents May 2015 | Vol. v, No. 12

parties

features

Wrapped in Red Gala

Sisters Stand for Ferdinand Sass & Sensuality

ACLU Fairness Dinner

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Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass

departments

Editor’s Letter

Food and Wine

Charity Spotlight

Corporate Spotlight

American Red Cross Wrapped in Local Support

We The People

Humana Festival Cocktail Party

Out-of-Town Guests Celebrate at Blakemore Home

KMAC Couture Art Walks the Runway

May Fashion

The Heart of a Champion

A Chat with Jacob Coronado

Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy

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On the Circuit

The Scene

Nretrospect

Buckhead Mountain Grill

of Life Gala, Runway and Rescue, Gift Superstars, Legends & Songs, KMAC Artists’ Reception, Women on the Move Luncheon, Macy’s Spring Fashion Show, Closer to the Cures Awards Breakfast, April Launch Party, Pearls for the Paws

Calendar of May Events

The Stars Shine Bright

17 ON THE COVER Kim Boyle and Aimee Boyle Wulfeck photographed by Clay Cook. Read more beginning on page 14.

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EDITOR’S LETTER

The Heart of a Champion

stumbled upon one of the most profound lessons of my life when I was 21. It was 1999 and in between extensively applying glitter makeup and worrying about the world coming to an abrupt end, I stumbled upon a countdown of the top 100 athletes of the century. I watched with breathless anticipation as my suspects for the top spot were eliminated: Michael Jordan, Babe Ruth, Muhammad Ali. Who was possibly left? Number one was revealed to be U.S. Triple Crown Champion, Secretariat, the beloved chestnut Thoroughbred whose race records still stand for the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes and the Belmont Stakes. The documentary clip revealed that upon Secretariat’s death, the autopsy uncovered that his heart was over twice the size of the average horse. Now they went on to explain, of course, the many scientific reasons why this advantage

A Shining MOMent for MOM! aided him in his speed, but I could only conclude independently that when you run with your heart, you will always finish ahead. This philosophy is perfectly examined in our feature story with Kim Boyle and Aimee Boyle Wulfeck, sisters, animal lovers and founders of Ferdinand’s Ball. Initially met with great resistance over creating a platform for the treatment of thoroughbred horses, an issue that while not exactly a secret, was not openly discussed among race lovers, Aimee recalls that she was confident they could create awareness and positive change for these retired athletes who give us so much of themselves this time of year. She says, “I just knew if our hearts were in the right place, it would all work out.” In the weeks leading up to the first Saturday in May, this city runs hard; yet within these pages there is no disputing that we run with our hearts.

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rapped in Red Gala guests arrived to the Marriott Downtown along with the first days of spring signifying the first red bloom of the city’s ball season (both black-tie and the basketball variety, as the first round of March Madness was kicking off at KFC Yum! Center). Those donning the signature crimson color were directed to the second floor where elevator doors opened to a live string band and an offering of the evening’s signature pomegranate Brown-Forman cocktail. A live painting by artist Jeaneen Barnhart started to take shape before our eyes as each willing guest picked their color of choice to add a stroke and complete the racing thoroughbred outline to be auctioned live later in the evening. The incredible work of décor designer Wayne Esterle of In Bloom Again was immediately evident along with Fifty Chairs and The Event Company as the ballroom doors opened to a fantasy of red, each table adorned with elaborate centerpieces with crystal embellishments. Guests sat down to an exquisite three-course dinner as Jennifer Adrio, CEO of the American Red Cross Kentucky region, and Board Chair, Bill Howard, appealed to the crown on the imperative mission of this organization; but, perhaps the most effective message came in the form of a touching video recounting the devastating loss of a family affected by a home fire, and the fire safety work they now do in connection with American Red Cross to assure the same can be prevented for other families. Endless Summer Band crowded the dance floor as only they can with a mix of classics and mainstream pop. One lucky Golden Ticket winner was announced winning a seven night stay at a 400-year-old rowhouse in the southwest region of France. The Red Lounge opened where partiers took a chance on grab bags and others caught the scores of the games concluding down the street. Congrats to Gala Chair Maria Triplett and Vice Chair Erin Rasinen on an unforgettable evening wrapped in glamour, fun and compassion.

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ACLU Fairness Dinner We The People

bout 340 liberty lovers gathered at the Ali Center in March to both toast and bemoan the state of civil rights in our Commonwealth. At any moment in the new civil rights movement, what with the instantaneous tweet of a police shooting or a hate crime, spirits can lag; but, this is a crowd who knows even the smallest wins pack a powerful punch in the fight against oppression and bigotry, and that stemming the resurgent tide of un-fairness is a victory unto itself. The terrific triad of Michael Aldridge, Kentucky ACLU Executive Director, Chris Hartman, Director of the Fairness Campaign, and Susan Hershberg, restauranteur extraordinaire, opened the night with a thank you and a legislative recap, and welcomed all the Plaintiffs in the same sex marriage cases who received a standing ovation from the crowd. Hartman reviewed the status of proposed legislation at #KYGA15 to boos and applause and guests settled in for the evening. “It was another great year for Fairness,” Hartman said, “despite spending three months debating where people pee. There’s not a better way to celebrate our successes than with Susan and Wiltshire Pantry at our annual dinner. We are excited to see once again increased attendance.” Hershberg said she was honored to praise all the work both Fairness and the ACLU accomplished during the year with the community, and gave props to her team led by Oscar Maldonado. Dinner, again delicious and fresh, began with a curried parsnip soup with an apple cheddar fritter, a spring chopped salad with pearl barley, radish and bean sprouts, fennel and shaved parmesan with an herbed buttermilk and a braised short ribs entrée with a cauliflower and gruyere puree, heirloom carrots and spring peas. Comfy Cow, those lovable lads, donated salted caramel ice cream Wiltshire Pantry used to top its cardamom meringue nest (much lighter and sweeter than the hornets’ nest civil libertarians are used to navigating in Frankfort). As Oscar Wilde wrote: “In all matters of opinion, our adversaries are insane.” Cheers to another year!

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Humana Festival Cocktail Party

Out-of-Town Guests Celebrate at Blakemore Home

very year during the Humana Festival of New American Plays, Louisville plays host to a myriad of playwrights, actors, directors and theatre enthusiasts who flock to the city for a highly anticipated lineup of original works including full-length productions, one-acts and more. The 39th Humana Festival included The Glory of the World, commissioned by Actors Theatre of Louisville reflecting on the life of Thomas Merton, Colman Domingo’s Dot, and the intergalactic themed I Promised Myself to Live Faster. A staple of the Humana Festival, the annual cocktail party hosted at the Mockingbird Valley home of Jessica and Neville Blakemore III along with Mary and Ted Nixon and Marilyn Schorin and Richard Harvey during industry weekend, offers a chance to engage the artists involved with the Humana Festival through an intimate gathering, where spirits flow and conversations explore theatre and ideologies behind the plays. Out on the veranda and between sips of bourbon, Domingo said that, “The Humana Festival represents getting the keys to the kingdom as a playwright, truly. Around the country it’s very well respected- It’s kind of legendary.” He went on to explain that, “The idea of coming to Louisville and being supported and nurtured for a new play is a dream come true. It’s been nothing but nice. Everyone’s been so nurturing. You can tell that the entire community is so invested in your success as a playwright.” Domingo described Actors Theatre’s model of engagement in the community, saying that by bringing in “people who can donate a building to someone who says I can give at least a dollar a week to make sure that the arts in my community are thriving,” was one that should be adopted by companies throughout the country. “You get ambassadors on every level,” he said. With the culmination of a fantastic Humana Festival season, Actors Theatre announced that they will premiere Sarah Ruhl’s For Peter Pan on Her 70th Birthday, directed by Les Waters, during their 40th Humana Festival in 2016. For information on Actors Theatre’s 2015-2016 season and information on Humana Festival visit actorstheatre.org.

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eople looked at us like we were crazy.” That’s what sisters and community volunteers Kim Boyle and Aimee Boyle Wulfeck recall when they made the decision in 2010 to host a party during Derby week. Aimee recounts, “I remember hearing people say, ‘Why are you doing this? This is a bad idea. The economy is down and there are already too many Derby parties.’ But I just knew if our hearts were in the right place, it would all work out.” Six years later, it certainly has all worked out, as the event they founded, Ferdinand’s Ball, has quickly established itself as a highly anticipated Thursday night tradition for those hoping to kick off their Derby celebration before the fillies run for the lilies on Friday. Six years is also the age that separates the sisters who were born and raised in Northern Kentucky by a family of animal lovers. The genesis of the party was when Kim, who had just graduated from college and was living in Cincinnati, realized that there were no parties during Derby season that benefitted the real heroes of the race – the horses. During lunch with her sister, she brought up that they should throw a party that gave back to the horses, and Aimee’s supportive response was, “Let’s do it! Why not?” The first year was admittedly tough, they recall, now with some separation able to laugh at their naiveté of pulling together a Derby party in only four months. They quickly identified Old Friends as a beneficiary – a retirement farm for Thoroughbred horses. “We made the connection with Old Friends founder, Michael Blowen and then made our first trip to the farm.” Kim recalls, “I’m sure it had to be strange for them that these two random girls in their twenties showed up saying, ‘We want to throw a Derby event for you guys,’ but they were immediately on board right away and have been so supportive ever since.” Besides the challenge of being the new party on the Derby block, the sisters were up against another trial – they were bringing attention to an issue with which most casual Derby fans weren’t familiar, or from which industry insiders wanted to separate themselves. That concern was the treatment of Thoroughbred horses after their racing careers had ended. Their message wasn’t exactly welcomed with open arms. “We were told ‘no’ so many times,” Aimee remembers, “that when someone finally told us yes, even if they were just giving us $200, we were shocked.” The Oaks Eve party is in honor of Ferdinand, the 1986 winner of the Kentucky Derby. The following year, Ferdinand was named Horse of the Year garnering millions of dollars in stud fees; however, just years later, the celebrated horse was sold to slaughter. The ultimate goal of Ferdinand’s Ball is to ensure that other legacies don’t meet such a thoughtless and horrific fate. That’s why Old Friends is the ideal beneficiary. A donation-based farm, they rehabilitate Thoroughbreds whose racing and breeding careers have come to an end. In some cases, the tragic

rescue of these horses can be nothing short of miraculous. The farm just this year acquired 1997 Kentucky Derby Winner Silver Charm after a decade of the champion living in Japan. Kim shares passionately, “These horses still have 25 years of life left after they run the Derby as three-year-olds. They deserve a life of dignity.” Old Friends promotes education and tourism by hosting 20,000 visitors annually who are able to see the racing legends face-to-face thus raising awareness for all equines in need. At the inaugural event, held at The Frazier Museum, the sisters joke that they weren’t even dressed yet when it started. They had put a lot of their own money into the first year since getting sponsorships proved to be such a challenge. Aimee laughs, “I remember we stood up for the live auction and just said casually, ‘Hi there, I’m Aimee and this is Kim and we have some really cool things, so…who wants to bid?’” “The response was crickets!” Kim adds. “Our family, my husband’s family and Kim’s boyfriend’s family started bidding just to get things going. Our brother left with three live auction items that he didn’t even want because he felt sorry for us,” Aimee remembers. “I walked away from that night thinking what a cluster it must have been, but then people started approaching us to tell us how much fun they had and how they couldn’t wait to do it again next year. I knew that no matter how hard it was, we had to keep going because we had committed to this cause. So many people said we would fail and I was determined to prove them wrong. That’s why we will always be so loyal to companies like The Event Company, Masterson’s Catering and Southern Wine and Spirits which were the few people to get on board with us from the very start.” Ferdinand’s Ball has grown almost exponentially each year since. Now including a $500/ticket VIP dinner as well as an after party they are calling “Party for the People,” the event is now held at the Muhammad Ali Center and this year formed an exciting partnership with the multicultural center and award-winning museum. While a majority of the proceeds still go to Old Friends, a portion now goes to the Ali Center – a place dedicated to the life and legacy of “The Greatest” now in company with an event that highlights the greatest athletes in horse racing. The sisters were fortunate enough to meet the boxing legend at the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards. “His wife looked at us and said, ‘Why don’t you sit down next to Muhammad and tell him what you do?’ I will never forget talking to him as long as I live,” Aimee shares. “Looking into his eyes, I could tell that he understood what we were saying. The new partnership is really profound to me because horses are athletes, but these athletes do not have a 401K when they retire, and in some cases, don’t have anyone looking out for their best interests. The legacy that will be left by Muhammad Ali is that every living and breathing thing is important and that is why this makes so much sense. It’s humbling and honoring to get to partner with someone so prolific.”

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They say being siblings makes working on such a massive project easier. Besides producing Ferdinand’s Ball, Kim is the owner of pet boutique Barkstown Road, and Aimee is the mother to sons Chase (6), Kaden (2), and Miles (1). “There are definitely disagreements and times when we get really stressed out, but we are always going to remedy that in the end; although I still get treated like Aimee’s little sister which I can never seem to outgrow!” Kim laughs. The differences in their personalities help to strike a good balance in event planning. Kim claims that she is tight with the money while Aimee is more focused on making the night “awesome and just trusting it will work out in the end.” Somehow it does seem to work out every year, and they both believe they may have someone special to thank for that. “This may sound silly to some people,” Kim articulates, “but our Great Uncle Karl, with whom we were very close, was an enormous horse racing fan. He passed away and just three months after his death was when this random idea to throw a party to benefit horses popped in my head. When things seem impossible, it just feels like he is looking out for us – guiding us.” One of their shared fond memories was when special guest Kate Upton and Demarcus Cousins participated in a spontaneous dance-off at the party (a “dougie-off ” to be exact). With guests that have also included Maria Menounos

and Brandi Glanville, they claim all of their celebrity guests have been wonderful to work with and committed to the humane treatment of animals. They have been hugely successful in attracting UK and UofL basketball players who have declared draft eligibility. You can imagine local celebrities like Peyton Siva, Russ Smith, Luke Hancock and Nerlens Noel have drawn quite an enthusiastic crowd in the past few years. They struck gold again this year with guests like UK men’s basketball phenomenon Karl Anthony Towns and the Harrison twins along with UofL’s beloved Wayne Blackshear. “Project Runway All Stars” designer Gunnar Deatherage, “Blood, Sweat & Heels” star Chantelle Fraser and recording artist J.D. Shelburne were also crowd favorites. Michael Blowen, president and founder of Old Friends has a great deal of gratitude and respect for their dedication to this cause. “We can’t thank Kim and Aimee enough for all they have done,” he shared. “They have done an extraordinary job getting this event off the ground; and, believe me, the first few years weren’t easy. But they have persevered and grown this into an elegant occasion that has helped broaden our audience in the Louisville area and beyond. And this year, we were so proud to share the event with the Ali Center, so now it’s all about supporting retired athletes.”

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Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass

ouisville philanthropist and interior designer Lee Robinson is often quoted as saying that his ultimate objective is to bring “the best of Kentucky to New York and the best of New York to Kentucky.” He is doing just that as a primary underwriter of a rapidly growing Central Kentucky cultural destination. On the weekend of May 23 and 24, along with other patrons of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Lee’s support will bring 14 musicians from New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS) to Kentucky for the ninth annual Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass. The Festival will be broadcast on PBS as part of the 40th anniversary of the celebrated Emmy Award winning Live From Lincoln Center and will mark the first time ever the program has been filmed outside of Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. Lee explains, “We are bringing the best musicians in the world to Central Kentucky along with introducing many CMS patrons and New York society to our architectural wonder that is Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. It is such a unique opportunity to enjoy this caliber of performance amongst a landmark destination. Esteemed Manhattan musicians, cellist David Finckel and his wife pianist Wu Han are the artistic directors for the festival and the performances will be punctuated by Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring which appropriately has instrumental adaptations of the Shaker hymn Simple Gifts.” The one-of-a-kind musical experience will consist of four concerts over the course of two days with $20 tickets available for the 11 a.m. performances at the Meeting House and $38 for the 5 p.m. concerts. Both ticket levels will secure com-

plimentary admission to Shaker Village for the day. While “smart summer casual” is the encouraged attire for the evening performances in the Meadow View Barn, heels are discouraged from the finely ground gravel walkways of the historic property. In addition to Artistic Directors and 2012 Musicians of the Year David Finckel and Wu Han, the exceptional artists that will be making the journey from Lincoln Center to Pleasant Hill, Kentucky for this very special performance are Swiss-born American pianist Gilles Vonsattel; winner of a 2009 Avery Fisher Career Grant, Arnaud Sussmann; violists Paul Neubauer and Pierre Lapointe; the Escher Strong Quartet; Yale University faculty member and clarinetist David Shifrin; Chamber violinists Kristin Lee, Adam Barnett-Hart and Aaron Boyd; cellist Dane Johansen; double bassist DaXun Zhang; two-time Grammy nominate flute player Tara Helen O’Connor; First Prize winner of the Concert Artists Guild International Competition bassoonist Peter Kolkay; and composer, performer, writer and educator Patrick Castillo who will be lecturing prior to the evening performances at 3 p.m. both days of the Festival. The charming Inn at Shaker Village is already booked for the Festival unfortunately, but hotels in adjacent Harrodsburg still boast vacancy for the weekend making this the perfect opportunity to discover the spirited hospitality, fresh-air adventure and simple gifts of Central Kentucky. You can purchase tickets by calling (800) 734-5611, ext. 1545. The inspiring and majestic legacies of both the Chamber Music Society and 3,000 acres of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill are enough to make it worth the short drive through the beautiful Bluegrass.

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FOOD AND WINE

A Chat with Jacob Coronado

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Bonne Marrow with Pickled Red Onion Salad

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8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen

exas roots and a background in fine dining and molecular gastronomy took Chef Jacob Coronado from the Monarch in Houston, Texas, to the Overlook Restaurant in Las Vegas. His most recent move brought him to Louisville, Kentucky, where he took the helm as Executive Chef at 8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen. Before the opening of the open-air rooftop bar, Chef Coronado sat down with us to talk about his culinary inspiration and excitement about participating in Louisville’s thriving food movement. With the sun warming the spacious rooftop bar eight floors above Fourth Street and Chestnut, and flames dancing against the backdrop of the city, Chef Coronado said, “Now that spring is around the corner, there is so much good veg coming out – which is the great thing about Louisville, we actually have seasons.” He went on to say that 8UP will be able to “push the envelope” by offering a variety of dishes that respond to seasonality. When asked about some of the varietals he is looking forward to getting his hands on, Coronado listed off spring onions, vidalias, asparagus, fava and great spring greens. “I’m talking closely with the reps and produce groups,” he said. From revamping the menu to building a team passionate about food, Chef Coronado is shaking things up at 8UP. “We are paying attention and focusing on the food,” he said. “The team we are building cares, they understand that this is a job and a lifestyle, we don’t get weekends and holidays off.” Quoting Thomas

Keller he said, “When you give into that lifestyle - when you give into what we do, it’s a lot of fun.” He went on to explain that his culinary inspiration for the menu’s facelift comes from “the people I’ve worked with,” and the molecular side of food, the “reason to the rhyme of the ingredients. We all have chefs we idolize [like Grant Atkins], but I like to focus on what’s around me.” So what’s around him? Besides a thriving food movement, a variety of local suppliers and a passionate team, the rooftop bar serves as the perfect inspiration for dishes that offer light yet substantial items. This isn’t Chef Coronado’s first time crafting a menu that hits this balance, since he worked with Concentric Restaurants in Chicago to open the city’s first rooftop bar at the Wilt Hotel. We’re making “stuf�� hat matches the patio – that is light but has substance,” he explained, offering examples including grilled Korean kobe ribs and delectable fish tacos – which he is pretty proud of. “Rooftop bars have a different ambiance,” he said of the space as he looked out over the central business district, “especially getting to see the sunset.” From the spacious dining room to the rooftop bar and private event spaces, 8UP’s customizable environment is great for an evening of hanging out with friends, or hosting an intimate dinner while enjoying Chef Coronado’s progressive American cuisine. For more information visit 8uplouisville.com.

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Red Onion Ma rma la de: 600 g red onion, small diced 2 c (450 g) red wine 1 c (235 g) red wine vinegar 406 g granulated sugar 2 tbl kosher salt 1 c braised chopped short rib Add red wine, red wine vinegar and onions in pot and bring to a boil. Then bring down to simmer for 45 minutes. Add sugar and simmer for another 25 minutes. Finish with salt and chopped short rib. Ca ndied Ku mqu at : Half and gut kumquats. Place water and salt in a pot and bring to a boil (have bowl of ice water ready for shocking). Place kumquat shell in boiling water for 20 seconds. Immediately place in ice water after. Dump water and repeat this method 2 more times with same kumquats. After let kumquat steep in simple syrup. Pickled Red Onion: 2.75 c white vinegar 2/3 c sugar 25 c kosher salt 2.5 red onions, julienned Bring vinegar, sugar, salt to a boil and poor over red onions and let steep for 2 hours. Toss parsley leaf and pickled red onion together in a bowl and add salt and pepper to taste. Bone Ma rrow: Roast bone marrow for 6-8 minutes in 450 degree oven. While marrow is cooking warm short rib red onion marmalade in a sautee pan and put aside. Gently add basil seeds in two of the candied kumquat shells and set aside. Once bone marrow is cooked take out of pan and set aside. Place two baguette slices in the pan and let them toast in the rendered marrow fat in the oven for 2 minutes (flipping half way through).Place all ingredients on the plate to your liking.

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CHARITY SPOTLIGHT

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Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy

undreds of thousands of racing fans pack almost every corner of Churchill Downs in their finest to experience the thrill of Kentucky Oaks and Derby; yet, behind the scenes, on the “backside of the track”, thousands of workers are putting in long, hard hours to ensure that the equine athletes are healthy and ready for the races. These “backside” workers have often left their homes, families and a familiar support system to travel and care for the horses. While they work tirelessly to care for the equine athletes, who is taking care of them? Enter The Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy who has worked for 30 years to help meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of the “backside” workers. Senior Chaplain Ken Boehm has worked full time with the organization at Churchill Downs since 2003 and is intimately mindful of the care and services that KRTC offers. “The chaplaincy provides the hope, care, love, forgiveness and stability that are often missing in a highly transient community,” shares Boehm. “KRTC provides spiritual and emotional care for backside workers while also providing physical assistance and social opportunities for those it serves.” The physical assistance includes a twice weekly clothing closet, daily food pantry, transportation to doctor’s visits, and translation services for Spanish speaking workers. In addition, the KRTC also offers weekly worship services and officiating at weddings, baptisms and funerals. Social opportunities provided include a family movie

night and a Children’s Church. There are also annual events such as the “No Sale Yard Sale” (a twice a year sale in which all items are free of charge) and “Samson and Delilah Day” (an event in October in which local licensed hair stylists offer free haircuts). These services are offered completely free of charge to the “backside” workers. It takes many committed people to ensure that these opportunities are offered at no cost. “KRTC works in cooperation with the other helping agencies on the backside of the track,” explains Boehm. “Almost the entirety of the KRTC budget is provided through individual tax-deductible contributions,” Boehm shares. “KRTC holds one fund raising event each year -- Race for Grace.” This year’s Race for Grace dinner featured guest speakers from the Heaven is for Real family–Todd, Sonja and son Colton, as well as Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day. While the Race for Grace provides tremendous help with the budget, KRTC is always looking for help from the community to assist with annual events and ongoing services. “The first KRTC request is prayer,” Boehm says. “Additionally, KRTC continues to seek volunteers for the clothing closet, children’s church, and special activities; donations of full size toiletries items (especially shampoo and toothpaste); and food item donations.” For further information, contact Chaplain Ken Boehm at 502-439-0009. You can also visit the website at kychaplaincy.org and the Facebook page: Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy. LAuRen SCHuHmAnn

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Corporate SPOTLIGHT

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Buckhead Mountain Grill

t’s a common assumption and misconception that Buckhead Mountain Grill, with its three large lodge-like locations throughout Louisville and Jeffersonville, is part of a big national chain of restaurants. “We’re actually a family business,” informs Wes Johnson, Co-owner of Buckhead Mountain Grill, “We are locally owned and based here in Louisville.” Johnson has been with Buckhead Mountain Grill since they opened. Now, 20 years later, business is great. The secret to their success, it seems, might just be giving back to the community in which they are based. “We’re always looking to connect with people within the community and great causes,” Johnson shared. Buckhead Mountain Grill may serve delicious homemade food in a great atmosphere, but they also serve as a huge partner to local charities, often hosting small events in the restaurants. Over the past three years alone they have sponsored over 150 local charities. Now quite popular, Buckhead hosts a breast cancer survivor dinner every October the Tuesday night before the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Buckhead provides everything from the food to the utensils and chairs, even their staff volunteer time for the Kentucky Cancer Program. “We’ve probably invested over half a million dollars in that event over the past 17-years,” Johnson said. A new event for Buckhead is The New Belgium Multiple Sclerosis (MS) bike-in movie hosted on the river this May 19th. New Belgium’s favorite logo, Fat Tire, ties this event in with Bike

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MS taking place June 30 and 31. New Belgium has hosted several bike-in movies across the country but this will be their first sponsored event for Buckhead and the JeffersonvilleLouisville area. Bicyclists are invited to arrive at the parking lot of 707 West Riverside by 7 p.m. facing the beautiful Louisville skyline. Buckhead’s outside bar will accommodate New Belgium kegs of Fat Tire, their staple amber ale as well as Slow Ride, a session IPA, and Cocoa Mole Ale, their chocolate wheat ale. Fat Tire, Slow Ride and Snapshot (pale wheat ale) cans will also be for sale. There will be New Belgium giveaways including bike bells, tire patch kits, stickers and more. The free drive-in style movie Breaking Away will start at 8:45 and guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets and chairs. Their outdoor grill will supply hamburgers and hotdogs along with a few of Buckhead’s specialty sides and, of course, the ultimate movie snack— popcorn. Buckhead and New Belgium will give a charitable donation as sponsors of the MS Society. There will be a $5 raffle in which all proceeds go toward the MS society as well as a bike donated by Clarksville Schwinn and valued at over $2,000 up for auction. Those attending will also be eligible for a special 50% off registration fee for Bike MS this June. Along with raising money for local charities, Buckhead Mountain Grill strives to raise awareness within their community. “We’re excited to be partnering with the MS society,” Johnson said. “It’s a new relationship for us, but definitely not a new part of our mission.” allison Goodan

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Gift of Life Gala 03.14.15

Supporters of the National Kidney Foundation gathered at Louisville Marriott Downtown to honor the dedicated medical professionals and pioneers in the treatment of chronic kidney disease. This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event raised nearly $158,000, exceeding their goal and supporting the mission of preventing kidney disease and spreading awareness for organ donation.

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Runway and Rescue 03.14.15 Rodes For Him & For Her revived the Runway and Rescue Fashion Show to benefit the A merican Saddlebred Museum and Saddlebred Rescue. Held at the Frazier History Museum and catered by The Silver Spoon, the show was hosted by Saddlebred enthusiast Carson Kressley. Producer Gunnar Deatherage put his fashionable touch on the evening along with the hair and makeup stylists from Josephâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Salon.

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Superstars, Legends & Songs 03.21.15

Folks were instructed to wear Fringe and Fryes to The Pointe for a unique event featuring appearances by Ted Neely and Kurt Yahjian from the original Broadway production of Jesus Christ Superstar. A preview menu tasting from the highly anticipated Butchertown Grocery was provided by Chef Bobby Benjamin while donations were directed to both ElderServe and Metro Parks Foundation to benefit Butchertown Story A venue Park. 1. Fred and Kelly Bennett, Cynthia Penny Halal 2. Bobby and Hanna Benjamin 3. Robert Curran, Kim Baker 4. John and Patti Moore, Frank Munoz, Ted Neeley, Greg Fischer 5. Regan and Brad Atkinson, Karen Hamilton

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KMAC Artists’ Reception 03.23.15 Leading up to the third annual KMA C Couture “A rt Walks the Runway” fashion show, participating artists, designers, milliners and stylists gathered for a kickoff reception at KMA C to celebrate their creative efforts. Participants and volunteers discussed the inventive pieces of wearable art that would soon walk the orange carpet at the upcoming tented fashion affair.

1. Elizabeth Dodd Lococo, Julia Lewis 2. Bart and Jenny Pfanenstiel 3. Michelle Staggs Doninger, Valerie Combs 4. Joey Yates, Aldy Milliken, Francis Lewis, Gunnar Deatherage 5. Alisa Morozova, Peyton Froula, Yelena Morozova T ony a A beln pho t ographs by Josh Miller

Women on the Move Luncheon 03.26.15

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The inaugural event, presented by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Kentucky Southeast Indiana Chapter, was hosted by National MS Society Board Member, Ramsey Carpenter, whose own battle with MS influenced her platform as the current Miss Kentucky. Local WAVE3 A nchor, Dawne Gee was honored with the Women of Courage A ward before introducing award-winning author and guest speaker, Zoe Koplowitz.

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On Wednesday, June 3 Nfocus celebrates the June issue and unveils the identity of those honored residences through a spectacular real estate event. The Homes of Distinction event is an upscale cocktail party hosted by Nfocus and our sponsors at a newly listed, luxurious home. Top real estate and design professionals are honored and have the opportunity to network with other professionals in their field.