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Wrapped in Red Gala, Humana Festival and KMAC Couture

Magic Mike Mike Berry Reflects on 30 Years of Kentucky Derby Festival Magic

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Contents May 2016 | Vol. vi, No. 12

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Wrapped in Red Gala Diamonds and Champagne for Disaster Relief

Humana Festival Cocktail Party

ctors Theatre Celebrates 40th Festival A of New American Plays

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KMAC Couture Art Walks the Runway

Awards in the Arts Kickoff Cocktail Party

The Winning Trifecta of Derby Season

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Gift of Life Gala

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Magic Mike

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Hunt Ball

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Effulgence

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Editorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Letter

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Chat with the Chair

T he National Kidney Foundation Celebrates the Ultimate Gift

Long Run Hounds Celebrate the Season of Their Sport

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features ike Berry Reflects on 30 Years of M Kentucky Derby Festival Magic

May Fashion

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Do You Believe in Magic

J ennifer Kramer and Deborah Greenwald, The 100

Corporate Spotlight

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Charity Spotlight

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On the Circuit

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The Scene

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T ulips & Juleps After Dark, Growing the Mission Gala, Celebrity Dinner Party, Salute to Catholic School Alumni, Soul to Sole, Animal Care Society Benefit Bash

Calendar of May Events

Celebrating Tradition with Tradition

27 ON THE COVER Mike Berry photographed by Steve Squall.

Creative Direction by Gunnar Deatherage.

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EDITOR’S LETTER

Do You Believe in Magic

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first met our feature subject, Mike Berry early in his tenure as CEO and President of Kentucky Derby Festival in 2000 when I was a Derby Princess. I’ve always said the process to be selected as a Derby Princess was one of the most strenuous interviews of my life and that’s including professional interviews in my adulthood.

Trust me when I say the job of a Derby Princess is far more than perfecting your princess wave.

Besides being an enormous honor, it was quite exhausting to attend 70 events during the two weeks leading up to the Kentucky Derby, but it is one of my most cherished memories. It occurs to me now that this is the breakneck pace that is required of Mike, the 23 staff and 75 volunteer board members every year in an effort to provide this most magical celebration to our community. I tip my hat, tiara

and fascinator to you all.

In this month’s feature article, Mike shares one of his favorite Derby Festival memories when he took the time to see the Pegasus Parade through the eyes of a child again, and I have to concur that my favorite Derby Princess memory is the same. A group of young girls asked for our autographs and they each chose which one they wanted to “be.” Maybe they chose the one whose hair color was closest to theirs, or the one wearing a twinset in their favorite color. They had no idea we were struggling college students with maxed out credit cards.

To them, we were real princesses.

Every year I think of the little girl that pointed to me and said, “I want to be that one when I grow up.” I hope that she became whatever it is that she thought I was.

I hope you all have magical memories from this year’s Derby season!

TONYA ABELN Editor

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Francis Lewis, Kate Holwerk, Janine and Lara Moon, Erin Rasinen

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Wrapped in Red Gala Diamonds and Champagne for Disaster Relief

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hat’s black, white and red all over, but symbolizes green? Why, it’s the tuxedo and crimson-clad crowd raising dollar bills for the American Red Cross’s Community Disaster Programs. This year’s signature event for the American Red Cross Louisville Area Chapter, presented by Brown-Forman, offered more glitz and glamour than ever before by introducing the Korbel Diamond Bar sponsored by Davis Jewelers. One hundred glasses of champagne were sold upon entry and while 99 of those contained a cubic zirconia gemstone, one lucky winner walked away with a ¾ carat diamond certified by Davis Jewelers.

This year, Wrapped in Red recognized the founding members of the Red Cross Kentucky Region’s Tiffany Circle Society of Women Leaders, Jill Howard and Mary Rivers. Both of these dedicated women, who founded the Tiffany Circle seven years ago, truly embody the mission and values of the American Red Cross. The Tiffany Circle brings women philanthropists from across the world together who wish to change lives, save lives and strengthen communities through the work of the American Red Cross.

Chair of the Board of Directors, Bill Lamb, shared with the crowd why the mission of the American Red Cross means so much to him personally when he told the story of his childhood home burning. He watched as his crying mother was wrapped in a red blanket by responders provided by American Red Cross. His poignant story illustrated the true meaning of Wrapped in Red. If the heart wrenching stories weren’t enough to get people reaching for their wallets, then who can resist a man in uniform? Dozens of first responders paraded through the grand ballroom of the Louisville Marriott Downtown representing the important work of the American Red Cross and the more than 2,000 families and individuals they have assisted following home fires, floods and severe storms. In addition to these qualified professionals, trained Red Cross employees and volunteers provide food, shelter and emotional support to help families overcome the loss of their belongings, their home and sometimes, their loved ones.

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Joyce Jennings, Eric Hundstiger

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Awards in the Arts Kickoff Cocktail Party The Winning Trifecta of Derby Season

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o become the talk of Derby season straight out of the gate is difficult for any event to achieve, especially with so many established galas, cocktail parties and brunches on the social calendar. But with the combined efforts of Churchill Downs, Fund for the Arts and the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation, the inaugural Awards in the Arts has managed to do just that.

The event, held on Opening Night at the track, promises to be like nothing this city has ever seen before and Gary and Karen Lawrence, parents to the dual Oscar winning actress, Jennifer Lawrence opened their home for a kickoff cocktail party to give arts patrons a little taste of the excitement to come. Meredith Lawrence, Executive Director of the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation addressed the crowd and thanked sponsors like Joy Mangano, Dior Beauty and Rodeo Drive for making this event one fit for the Hollywood elite. President and CEO of Fund for the Arts, Christen Boone, gave heartfelt thanks to Brown-Forman and Delta Dental, without whom the extravagant cultural event would not be possible.

Opening Night at the track and Awards in the Arts are a “sure bet” for the week leading up to Derby with signature cocktails and arts around every turn.

Louisville’s arts leaders as well as up and coming artists will be honored as well.

Those individuals and organizations honored as the inaugural award winners are changing the landscape of Louisville’s cultural scene. The Kentucky Center for the Arts will receive The Republic Bank Foundation Arts Impact Award for providing unparalleled programming and cultural events. The Bittners Arts Innovation Award will go to Music Director of the Louisville Orchestra, Teddy Abrams. The Yum! Brands Foundation Arts Education Award will be received by Stage One Family Theatre, Louisville’s oldest professional theater company, for inspiring children and families. The Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award will honor sculptor Edward Hamilton. Musician, Jecorey “1200” Arthur, will be awarded The University of Louisville Emerging Leader in the Arts Award. In addition, an unannounced recipient will receive the National Award in the Arts on April 30.

To see our coverage of the Awards in the Arts, be sure to pick up the June issue of Nfocus!

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Gary Lawrence, Julia Carstanjen

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Gift of Life Gala The National Kidney Foundation Celebrates the Ultimate Gift

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he Gift of Life Gala was held this year at Louisville Marriott Downtown with the theme “A Splash of Orange.” Orange has long been the signature color of The National Kidney Foundation and could be seen throughout the party’s decor as well as guests choice of clothing. The voluntary nonprofit health organization is indeed making a splash in preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease and increasing the availability of all organs and transplantation.

The Gala celebrates the physicians and volunteers that support the mission and make care possible as well as honors the incredibly selfless individuals who have donated organs and, of course, those who have gratefully received them.

Kevin Grangier, the CEO and Founder of Belle Noble Entertainment Group kept the evening festive and fruitful as the Master of Ceremonies. In addition to the traditional live and silent auction programs, dinner, music and dancing, inventive games like a “ring toss” where guests tried to capture their spirit of choice kept attendees entertained and in a giving “spirits.” The evening’s specialty cocktail “A Splash of Orange,” made with Woodford Reserve and Ginger Beer, garnished with an orange wedge, certainly helped as well.

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Hunt Ball Long Run Hounds Celebrate the Season of Their Sport

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he invitation for the Long Run Hounds Hunt Ball eloquently stated the dress code as “White or Black Tie – Scarlet, if convenient,” and for most of the members, their scarlet riding frock, designed as a bright form of identification as well as to denote a seasoned Hunt member, was the perfect dapper ensemble.

Held at the stately Pendennis Club, the evening was chaired by Annette Adams and Auction Chair Patrick McLane, who explained of the evening’s festivities, “Foxhunting is a sport of horsemanship, game and wildlife conservation, as well as tradition. There is a deep respect among foxhunters for nature, quarry, hound, and horse. Hunt Ball is the club’s opportunity to show case our efforts and bring the season to an end.”

The evening commenced with a cocktail hour hosted by several members of LRH, and eased into an elegant silent auction that had hunt enthusiasts clamoring for items like Vintage English lapel pins, hunt bridle and breastplate donated by Equestrian Connection, and jump and side saddle lessons with all proceeds supplementing the LRH hound fund, directed toward the health care and maintenance of the hounds. During dinner, guests bid for a week in the French countryside in St-Jean-de-Cole, named one of the most beautiful villages in South West France, with the option to buy in to hilltop with the local stag hunt. Members proved themselves to be just as talented on the dance floor as they are on horseback, dancing to Burning Las Vegas until early hours of the morning.

Foxhunting could more accurately be called fox chasing, as LRH is one of many “no-kill” hunt clubs, indulging in the sport purely for the enjoyment of the outdoors with their four legged friends. Long Run Hounds boasts members riding in their 80’s as well as members who are not yet 10 years old. LRH members are teachers, farmers, technicians, salesmen, soldiers, barristers and bankers. This club remains focused on the sheer love of the sport and serving as devoted land stewards with land conservation. In addition, the club is locally committed to Susan G. Komen “Ride for the Cure” and dedicated to supporting Junior Horseman. That is what has kept the club going for the last 53 years, and that is what will keep it going the next 50.

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Humana Festival Cocktail Party Actors Theatre Celebrates 40th Festival of New American Plays

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here is no denying that spring time in Louisville brings to mind thoughts of hats and horses, but for theatre lovers, Humana Festival has also been at the top of that list of loves for four decades. For a playwright, having your work chosen and performed by the prestigious festival of New American Plays, is indeed as exciting as that celebrated two minutes in sports. And for Louisvillians, the opportunity to see these plays in their national debut (98 performances within a five-week period) at Actors Theatre should be just as much cause for excitement. Where else to gather in merriment of such innovation than at the newly renovated and equally innovative Speed Museum?

Actors Theatre Artistic Director, Les Waters, appeared before the crowd of theatre patrons, admittedly clutching the delicate railing of the transparent staircase due to a fear of heights, saying, “The Humana Festival represents the future of theatre, and we are proud to bring together a constellation of twelve voices whose diverse stories both illuminate the world we live in now, and transport us to other worlds not yet imagined. The Festival creates an atmosphere of exchange, inspiration and discovery of new writing.”

Thanks to the generous grant from the Humana Foundation, Actors Theatre and, by extension, the city of Louisville is the cradle of international recognition, with last year’s Festival welcoming more than 37,000 visitors from 43 states and five countries. The unique partnership between Humana and Actors represents the longest-running collaboration between a corporation and performing arts organization in the country.

This year’s batch of inspiring new work included: Residence, by Laura Jacqmin and directed by Hal Brooks, For Peter Pan On Her 70th Birthday, by Sara Ruhl and directed by Les Waters, This Random World, by Steen Dietz and directed by Meredith McDonough, Wellesley Girl, by Brendan Pelsue and directed by Lee Sunday Evans, Cardboard Piano, by Hansol Jung and directed by Leigh Silverman, and Wondrous Strange, written by Martyna Majok, Meg Miroshnik, Jiehae Park and Jen Silverman, directed by Marti Lyons.

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Each designer’s interpretation was vastly different but in that dissimilarity was a sense of oneness. Reflecting that sense of community, was the whiteout dress code for the event. True to years’ past, guests donned all white get ups from head to toe in an effort to create a white backdrop for the designer’s pieces to really pop. After the show was over, guests enjoyed getting up close and personal with the art while sipping Korbel champagne and munching on hors d’oeuvres from Doc’s Cantina.

Since it’s inception in 2013, KMAC Couture has showcased handcrafted, wearable art from hundreds of regional artists. The mission of KMAC is to examine how materials, social interaction and labor can be transformed into relevant and meaningful art. The proceeds from the runway show all go to support the educational and exhibition programming of the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft throughout the year.

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Magic Mike story: Tonya Abeln photos: Steve Squall Creative Direction: Gunnar Deatherage Wardrobe: Dillard’s

This year, Mike Berry celebrates 30 years of bringing magic to the city of Louisville through the Kentucky Derby Festival, 20 of those as President and CEO, which he refers to as his “dream job.” The Festival stretches a famous two-minute race into a month-long party and has been recognized five times by the International Festivals & Events Association as Best Overall Festival. A community organization of 4,000 volunteers and a whirlwind 70 events, anyone other than Mike may choose to hibernate during the Derby off season. But Mike Berry is continually looking for ways to give back to his community and to live his life to the fullest. Nfocus was curious to know more about the fascinating man behind the magic. continued on page 20

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erby season has always been a haste of activity for Mike Berry, beginning even during his childhood, growing up on a 40-acre farm in Middletown, Kentucky.

“Derby time around our house was really bigger than Christmas,” he recalls.

“We always had company coming in and April meant to me, painting, landscaping and new carpet. If we were going to do a rehab project on the house that was the motivation to get it done.”

The youngest of three, family was always of utmost importance and, in fact, Mike’s grandmother would move into the family home during the school year so that he and his two older sisters weren’t latchkey kids. His mother, who worked for the United States Coast Guard, took him to his very first Festival event, the Great Steamboat Race aboard the Delta Queen, igniting in Mike a love for steamboats. His parents would later indulge his interest with a family vacation to visit the remaining four steamboats: Delta Queen in Cincinnati, The President in New Orleans, The Admiral in St. Louis, and, of course, the beloved Belle of Louisville right here in his home town of Louisville.

When it was time for Mike to go to junior high school, he tested and was accepted into the advanced program at Waggener High School, an academic program that was not available at any of his neighborhood schools at the time. He credits that move for forcing him out of his comfort zone and into the leader he is today. “What that experience really did for me,” he recalls, “is force me to get involved socially in order to meet new people.” Around that time, he was also given the opportunity to hone his event planning skills through his involvement with The Order of DeMolay, a Masonic youth organization that encourages young men to become better leaders, of which he would eventually be named state president. “That put me into a scenario where I was 16 years old and trying to contract a band and find a venue for a Valentine’s Dance.”

While a student at Georgetown College, Mike was involved in leadership with Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity, serving as Vice President and, of course, Social Chairman, once again doing what he had come to excel and enjoy – planning events. It was there that he met one of his best friends, Steve Collins, whose mother, Martha Layne Collins, was serving as Lieutenant Governor of Kentucky. “So, besides the really cool experience of getting to hang out at the Old Governor’s Mansion in Frankfort, many of us got involved in her campaign when she decided to run for Governor. We were excited to be able to get an independent study credit for it, but the best part for me was how much I got to learn about Kentucky through the process.”

Upon college graduation in 1983, Mike was offered a job in the Governor’s Office planning special events, allowing the self-professed “political junkie” an opportunity to

cut his teeth in government as well as planning events for the Capital’s 75th birthday celebration. Mike recounts, “In 1984, after the Los Angeles Olympics, the torch was running across the United States and was going to come through Frankfort, so we produced an event where it would run in front of the Governor’s Mansion and she would do the hand off. It was during that event that someone said, ‘We should do our own version of the Olympics in Kentucky,’ so that was the catalyst for the very first Bluegrass State Games which became part of state government but is now independent.”

The job also presented itself with the opportunity to accompany Governor Collins to San Francisco for the Democratic National Convention in 1984. “These were experiences that you only dream about having and I had the opportunity to experience them all in a four-year period right out of college. There were so many young people working for Governor Collins that they used to tease her and call it the Crusade for Children. With age you become a little more jaded, but it was such a special time because we really believed we could make a difference. That was when Toyota decided to locate their plant in Kentucky and we got to witness the economic impact of that. It was also the first education reform for Kentucky. We had a lot of pride about those contributions.”

At Kentucky Derby Festival, the Governor is an honorary board member and is asked to appoint an ex officio board member, so Governor Collins asked Mike to represent her on the board. He served on the board of KDF for three years when he learned that the Festival had a vacancy for an Event Manager. The Governor’s four-year term was winding down and, at the time, the Governor of Kentucky was not allowed to succeed themselves. So, in 1986 he accepted a position with Kentucky Derby Festival.

Under the leadership of President and CEO, Dan Mangeot, Mike went from Event Planner to Marketing and Sponsorships to Vice President Managing Director. On February 11, 1997, a mere 100 days away from the Festival, tragedy struck KDF when Dan suddenly died of a heart attack. One week later, the board approached Mike to ask him to step up as the new CEO. “People ask how scary that must have been, but I always say, apart from the obvious sadness of losing Dan, it was the most enjoyable festival I ever had because I was too naive to know what I was supposed to be doing.”

When asked to share his favorite festival memories, Mike has a wealth of examples from which to pull, but one stands out to him in particular. Parade day, he says, can always be a little stressful because there are so many moving parts, even with 700 volunteers who do a wonderful job. He shares, “One year we were having a particularly challenging parade day because we discovered there were continued on page 24

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It’s important to Mike that his own family enjoy Festival traditions every year, as well, despite being so intimately involved with the planning and execution. He and his partner, Bill, have two sons and five grandchildren ranging in ages from 21 to 3.

“Some people are wowed by the star power,” Mike acknowledges, “but I’m more impressed by a balloonist who hits two inches from the target. The best memories to me don’t necessarily involve celebrities but, for example the year in the steamboat race the boat was supposed to pick up the UK mascot and someone had chained him to the tree at Captain’s Quarters and we had to find a bolt cutter on the boat to cut him loose. We’ve worked with great celebrities through the years, but the real star of the Festival is the city of Louisville.”

Beyond his visible role at Kentucky Derby Festival, Mike is an active supporter of the arts community in Louisville and an impressive aficionado of musical theatre. In fact, his ideal New York travel itinerary includes the opportunity to see up to four to five shows per trip. He is an honorary lifetime director of StageOne and Music Theatre Louisville and a board member of Louisville Theatrical Association.

“We are so blessed in this community to have such a strong arts presence. From the West Louisville Performing Arts Academy to the Da’Ville Classic Drum Line to CenterStage – you can see things here that are as good as any solid regional theatre anywhere. I have season tickets to Derby Dinner Playhouse because I can see things there that I would pay to see in New York,” he explains.

Through his experience with Music Theatre Louisville, Mike has had the opportunity to perform in Brigadoon and Oliver! at Iroquois Amphitheater, the latter of which he recalls with a laugh, “There was a scene where I got beat up and when KDF staff members would come to see it, you could actually hear them cheering in the audience.” Perhaps his favorite role, lover of history that he is, was in 1776 where he played cobbler Roger Sherman, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence from

Connecticut. “What is so great about that musical is that it is a show for middle aged men. I mean, it’s not like Hamilton,” he adds with a chuckle. “To be able to perform on a stage with little theatrical experience was really meaningful to me.”

He’s been fortunate enough to check plenty off of his “bucket list,” but despite that, shows no sign of slowing down. He’s climbed the Sydney Harbor Bridge in Australia, been to the men’s finals at Wimbledon, flown onto a glacier in Alaska, fished for piranha in the Amazon River, visited the Holy Land and attended four national championship games (he’s 3-1 for UK Wildcat victories). “What’s left?” you might ask. A very unique and ambitious list remains: “I’d like to visit the Taj Mahal, go on an African Safari, be a delegate to the Democratic National Convention, have a walk-on role in a Broadway show, attend a White House State Dinner and go to the races at the Royal Ascot.”

Of his unquenchable thirst to live life to the fullest, Mike says, “I’ve come to terms with the fact that I will never be the wealthiest guy in the world. I don’t want to be one of those people whose last act on earth is balancing their checkbook. It’s always been more about life experiences to me. I want to be one of those people who goes skidding into their grave saying, ‘Wow, what a ride.’”

Despite the massive contributions to the community Mike is able to make through his work with Kentucky Derby Festival, his efforts don’t end with KDF. As international treasurer for the social and charitable organization Order of the Eastern Star, he recently contributed to fundraising that provided service dogs for veterans who returned from active duty suffering from PTSD. As a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, he is also on the Board of the Episcopal Church Home.

“With KDF, we focus so much on kids and families, and through my work here, I get to serve on a board that is concerned with the quality of life for the aging. My mom is 92 and still lives by herself and drives. These days, people are living longer, and it’s really about quality of life and providing facilities that can deliver care whether it be personal care or memory care, but also offer a level of independence.” To that end, he shares a favorite quote by George Washington Carver that sits behind his desk: “How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and strong. Because someday in your life you will have been all of these.”

When asked how he finds the energy, with all that is on his plate, to continue his community involvement, he takes it back to where it all started – his family. “My grandmother always said, ‘To whom much is given, much is required,’ and I really do believe that. I think that is probably one of the reasons I don’t do laid back very well.”

Mike adds, “Louisville to me is a town – and I use the term town on purpose – that has so much to offer and so much to do, but it hasn’t lost its heart, and I think the Kentucky Derby Festival is a reflection of that. All of the philanthropies and charities that thrive here are a reflection of that. At KDF alone, we have staff that are involved and are board members of so many various charities. This is a town that loves to give back and that is why we can be so successful in putting on something like the Kentucky Derby Festival.”

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ouisville Collegiate School has a legacy of excellence in our city and to commemorate their 100th graduating class Co-chairs Deborah Greenwald and Jennifer Kramer knew they would have to plan a memorable event worthy of such a storied history. The 100 will be an elegant cocktail party that will bring together current and past parents, trustees, alumni, faculty and staff of this proud institution of academic distinction.

What is the significance of this firsttime event?

It’s not every day that you commemorate your centennial anniversary. It’s a true milestone for Louisville Collegiate School. We are celebrating both 100 years of providing academic excellence to our students and beginning our Second Century Construction Project to prepare for the next 100 years.

How has the planning process of such a milestone celebration taken shape?

Under the direction of Babs Rodes Robinson (’80), Louisville Collegiate School has enjoyed an entire year of special events in honor of our centennial. The 100 is the final event before we graduate our 100th class.

What can guests of The 100 expect to experience on this special occasion?

Wow. So much territory to cover when celebrating 100 years. Guests will be greeted by a string orchestra of current Collegiate students. The first two hours will feature music from Billy Goat Strut Revue, playing songs from the 20s, 30s, and 40s. At 9 pm, we will pause for a champagne toast and

cake from Collegiate grad Kathy Cary (’72), owner of Lily’s Bistro and La Peche, then the evening will take on a more modern feel with DJ Matt Cox and dancing. Guests can also visit our 1915 Lounge to try out the signature drinks created just for The 100 from graduates Nirmesh Agrawal (’98) of Ward 426, and Doug Petry (’06) of Rye and Galaxie.

The event will also feature lots of Collegiate memorabilia, pictures and yearbooks, but if that’s not enough, you can always take a tour of the new contemporary art collection at The Speed.

Will there be special honorees on this evening?

We are thrilled to welcome Helen Powell, the granddaughter of William Shallcross and Virginia Perrin Speed, founders of Louisville Collegiate School. For those of who know your Louisville history, William was the son of James Breckenridge (J.B.) Speed, in whose memory The Speed Museum was built.

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Most of these families have had trouble making ends meet because of unexpected medical expenses, car accidents, job loss, divorce or domestic violence. The truth is, they could be any of us. Ideally, after a year, the assistance has been enough to allow them to concentrate of finding permanent housing.

Stephanie explains, “These families are not always visible and, therefore, not necessarily recognized by the government. Families in shelters and transitional housing programs are considered bona fide ‘homeless,’ but those who are ‘doubled up’ are not counted because technically, they are sheltered. They are usually families, most often single women with their children, and they are staying anywhere they can. The fact that they have no home of their own means they have no stability or future for themselves and their children.”

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Growing the Mission Gala 03.05.16 Sponsored by the Crimson Mission, Inc., this evening of fundraising at The Frazier benefited the students at duPont Manual High School. Those who have contributed to “growing the mission” of Manual over the years were honored including: alumna Mike McDaniel, teachers Glen and Kathy Zwanzig, friends of manual Charlie and Jenny Marsh, Dr. Beverly Keepers and Athletic Director David Zuberer.

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1. Tim and Terry Meiners 2. Bart Burton, David Travis 3. Jamie Lott, Ruth Hans 4. Susan Sweeney and Denny Crum, Leesa Mitchell 5. Brittany Moneymaker, Chris Saling, Jeremy Murrell, Susan Banet, Michelle Sauer, Emma Gardner

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1. Joe Stennis, Brittany Hampton, Chelsea Painter 2. Jason Scarlett, Charlotte Bradford, Samantha Stengel 3. Deana Karem, Barbara Aubrey 4. Brad Smith, Vicky and Jach Shaefor 5. Ben and Joilynn Evans

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Soul to Sole 03.24.16 Prior to the Soul to Sole event presented

by Jewish Federation of Louisville, Rodeo Drive hosted a pre-reception with celebrity shoe designer Jane Weitzman of Stuart Weitzman Shoes. Guests were encouraged to bring a new or slightly used pair of shoes to donate in order to meet Jane and receive a signed copy of her book, Art & Sole.

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1. Josh Laughlin, Pam Snoddy, Gale Mccauley 2. Dan and Pam Lawson 3. Neil Riley, Abbey Fargen 4. Steve Adams, Adam Neff, John Brookes, Erik Eaker 5. Greg and Amy Taylor, Christian Altman, Enrique Zuniga

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With the traditional spin of a wheel, performed by Fillies President Linda Miller, Madison Kristine Orman of Prospect was named the 2016 Kentucky Derby Festival Queen at the 58th annual Fillies Derby Ball.

The Junior at UofL is joined on the royal court by Millicent Cahoon, Andi Dahmer, Stephanie Dooper and Adrienne Georgann.

The Fillies, Inc. was established to support KDF and coordinate specific projects such as the Royal Court Program.

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Derby Divas 04.21.16 One of the most successful fundraising traditions of the Derby season, this event, held at Rodes For Him and For Her helps fund mammograms for underserved women in our community. Proceeds benefit the Norton Cancer Institute Breast Health Program and the first 50 people to buy tickets received an exclusive gift bag full of beauty products from Cassis Dermatology & Aesthetics Center.

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1. Leigh Ann Van Dam, Taylor and Buddy Bockweg 2. Kristina Peters, Caleb Olin 3. Marnie Robello, Scott and Crystal Terry 4. Betty Morgan, Bev Crittenden, Virginia Brown 5. Kaitlin White, Stephanie Smith, Vicky Weber

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What: Ferdinand’s Ball For: Old Friends Thoroughbred Retirement Facility When: Thurs., May 5, 7 p.m.

Where: Louisville Marriott Downtown Tariff: $500, Party Ticket $175 Info: ferdinandsball.com What: Oaks Breakfast For: Boys & Girls Haven When: Fri., May 6, 8 - 10 a.m.

Where: The Olmsted Tariff: $100 Info: boyshaven.org What: Oaks Brunch For: Speed Art Museum When: Fri., May 6, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Where: Speed Art Museum Tariff: $150 Info: (502) 634-2734 What: Unbridled Eve Derby Gala For: Unbridled Charitable Foundation, Inc. and various charities When: Fri., May 6, 7 p.m. – 1:30 a.m.

Where: Grand Ballroom of the Galt House Hotel and Suites Tariff: $850, VIP tickets $1000 Info: unbridledeve.com What: Derby Eve Gala For: American Lung Association When: Fri., May 6, 8 p.m.

Where: The Medallion Ballroom, Seelbach Hilton Hotel Tariff: $300 Info: derbyevegala.org What: Derby Breakfast For: Historic Homes Foundation When: Sat., May 7, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

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Where: Crowne Plaza Louisville Hotel Tariff: $250 Info: openarms.org What: The 100 For: Louisville Collegiate School When: Sat., May 14, 7 - 11 p.m.

Where: Speed Museum Tariff: $100 Info: loucol.com What: Go Red Luncheon For: American Heart Association When: Tues., May 17 Where: Louisville Marriott Downtown Tariff: $125 Info: ahalouisville.ejoinme.org What: Night of a Thousand Laughs For: Gilda’s Club Louisville When: Sat., May 21, 7:30 p.m.

Where: Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts Tariff: $150 VIP, $75 Show + After Party, $40 Show Only Info: gildasclublouisville.org What: An Evening with Jon Carloftis For: Kilgore Samaritan Counseling Center When: Fri., May 27, 6 – 8 p.m.

Where: 222 E Witherspoon St. Tariff: $100 Info: kilgoregardentour.org What: Monte Carlo Night For: Temple Shalom Men’s Club When: Sat., May 28, 7:30 – 11:30 p.m.

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oing business for 43 years before the first Derby was run is truly a cause to celebrate. Each spring, Merkley Kendrick Jewelers joins Louisville in honoring the quintessential rite of spring, The Kentucky Derby, with their own tradition. One preserved for at least two generations.

In 1937 the first Derby Festival Queen and King were crowned. Today, the Festival chooses a royal court to be their ambassadors throughout the festival. The Queen, crowned annually at the Fillies Ball, is presented with a 14kt gold Pegasus pendant by Brian Merkley.

“We are excited to celebrate Derby and the Derby Festival each year, by honoring the Derby Festival Queen. Celebrating tradition with tradition is in keeping with our heritage,” said Brian Merkley, current owner of Merkley Kendrick Jewelers.

“Pegasus, the ancient magical winged horse of Greek mythology and the image of the Derby Festival, makes the perfect ambassador for our tradition as we partner with the Fillies and the Derby Festival,” said Brian. “We are proud of being a Louisville business since 1832 and thrilled it is Derby time once again!”

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