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21st Century Parks 2013 Donor Celebration Pandora Productions’ Masquerade

on the cover: Olivia Ross, Cosmo Models, photographed by Steve Squall in Lela Rose coral jacquard drop waist dress by Glasscock Boutique, $1430. Creative Direction by Gunnar Deatherage. Hair by Rachael Latham.

Makeup by Justine Sylvie.

Art Director Derek Potter Editorial Associate Josh Miller Social Correspondent Tonya Abeln Food Editor Lincoln Snyder Contributors Susan Barry Gunnar Deatherage Holly Houston Alexa Pence

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JDRF Passport to Old Hollywood Gala

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The Crystal Ball

Graphic Designers Jonathan Beazlie Sheri Squires

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Wrapped in Red Gala

Circulation Manager Chris Sparrow

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Una Bella Notte

Sales and Marketing Associate Julie Trotter Production Manager Brent Rolen Publication Specialist Scot Clouse

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Account Executives Marsha Blacker Melissa Fallon Kelley LaBarbera Taylor Springelmeyer

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Fashion Pastiche KMAC Couture

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Publisher Pam Brooks

Contributing Photographers Angela Anderson Clay Cook Alexa Pence Steve Squall

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Staff Editor Laura Snyder

Group Publisher David Brennan NFocus Brand Consultant Mike Smith

SOUTHCOMM Chief Executive Officer Chris Ferrell Chief Financial Officer Patrick Min

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Editor’s Letter

Chief Marketing Officer Susan Torregrossa

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Holly on the Go

Chief Technology Officer Matt Locke

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Corporate Spotlight

Business Manager Eric Norwood

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Charity Spotlight

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The Art of Conscientious Fashion

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very morning, we ask ourselves, “What am I going to wear today?”

When it’s spring in Kentucky, we may find ourselves asking, “What am I going to wear the first weekend in May?” before April has even arrived. Whether you’re scouring the thrift shops or making long-term investments at an upscale boutique, cutting the labels out of your clothes or buying Burberry, choosing your clothing is as much about choosing who you want to be and how you want the world to perceive you as it is about selecting a garment. It’s also a choice that reflects your social and environmental commitments.

So much choice has created a rift in our social fabric. “Fast fashion,” also aptly known as “landfill fashion,” such as that churned at retailers like Zara and H&M, has made their owners, respectively, the 3rd and the 17th richest people on the planet, but the enormous production of disposable fashion also relies on unfair labor practices and wastes tremendous amounts of natural resources.

As Todd Harrison Calvert tells Alexa Pence in our coverage of MercedesBenz Fashion Week on page 26, there’s a countermovement. “People are spending more on nicer pieces of clothing . . . and less on the “disposable” items that they never wear again after one season,” and that is as much a socially and environmentally conscious decision as it is a “mere” fashion choice. The movement to make fashion a force for good in the world is led by the Council of Fashion Designers of America, which seeks to establish ethical trade relations, further the recognition of fashion design as art, and support charitable causes, such as Fashion Targets Breast Cancer, The CFDA Health initiative, The CFDAVogue Initiative for HIV and AIDS, Fashion for Haiti, and Fashion for Sandy Relief.

This April Fashion Issue of NFocus will launch with our Runway for the Roses Fashion Show, a collaboration between NFocus, Dillard’s, and Gunnar Deatherage. When we decided to take on a fashion show, we knew, first, that we wanted to support a Derby-related charity and, second, that art and creativity had to reign supreme.

Our stylist Gunnar Deatherage, a Project Runway alum who showed his original collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Fall 2012, produced a theatrical runway show that puts fashion in dialogue with history, art, society, and pop culture. Our editorial “Fashion

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Pastiche” is a series of stills from the fashion film, produced by Clay Cook and Antonio Pantoja, of Glass Label, and premiered at Runway for the Roses.

We all know and love (maybe love/ hate) that classic Derby look known as Kentucky Smart, but Derby exists on many levels, not all of which involve seersucker and fascinators. “Fashion Pastiche” circumvents the expected and dips into fashion history as it critiques and questions the identity roles we assume when we don a garment.

In Paris, Fashion Week is held at the Louvre, in New York, at Lincoln Center, locations that put fashion on par with other cultural institutions. We chose the Center for African American Heritage for Runway for the Roses because the history and authenticity of the location speak to our commitments and inform the context of our show, which will benefit Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear’s Horses and Hope, a nonprofit that brings breast cancer screening to Kentucky horse industry workers and their families.

After making your well informed Derby fashion decisions, you’ll want to put your wardrobe in dialogue with the world around you, and this issue makes it easy for you to decide how to keep on making fashion a force for good in the world. The Scene lists all the Derby season events with a charitable component, and throughout, we highlight some of our favorite events: KMAC Couture, a show that exemplifies the relationship between art and fashion; the Julep Ball, benefiting the James Graham Brown Cancer Center, in this month’s Chat with the Chair column; and the Historic Homes Derby Breakfast in our NHome column. Whether in your Kentucky Smart or your neon jumpsuit, we hope to see you out there having fun for a good cause this Derby season!

—Laura Snyder

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21st Century Parks 2013 Donor Celebration The Parklands of Floyds Fork – Your gift to future generations

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usts of wind blew snow over Beckley Creek and through the parking lot of the newly completed Gheens Foundation Lodge as guests of the 21st Century Parks’ 2013 Donor Celebration arrived for an evening honoring The Parklands of Floyds Fork. “The whole point of tonight is to thank you for being willing to invest in this park project and how important it is to the city of Louisville,” said Dan Jones, Chairman and CEO of 21st Century Parks. Before taking their seats for dinner, attendees enjoyed passed hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, signing a red canoe to be hung in the PNC Achievement Center for Education and Interpretation as a memento of their dedication to future generations.

“It is very important for people to have a place that they can get outside,” said Dan. “Olmsted emphasized that stressed urbanites need a place like that. The number one thing we want is for the parks to be well used and well loved.” David Jones, Treasurer for 21st Century Parks further expounded upon this point. “Very few opportunities [in the community] are truly transformational like this one,” he shared enthusiastically. “This is for the centuries, for our children, their children, and our children’s grandchildren.”

“The proximity to downtown is what makes part of the magic come alive at The Parklands at Floyds Fork,” Mayor Greg Fischer said during the presentation. “Having the choice to live on the urban edge, in a sustainable, super-green environment with this world class park and be able to come downtown in 20 minutes is really unique in American cities.”

Stepping out onto the icy veranda, with snowflakes creating soft ripples in the reflections of the trees lining the creek, a euphoric realization took hold – the $120 million dollar capital campaign had been completed! The completion of one of the largest capital campaigns in Louisville over the past 50 years allowed the dream of 21st Century Parks, to create The Parklands, one of the largest and most ambitious metropolitan park projects in the nation, to be realized. “Thanks to Dan and his wonderful team at 21st Century Parks, they are building something that is going to be the envy of the world,” said David Jones. theparklands.org JM —photographs by josh miller

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Pandora Productions’ Masquerade An Evening of Fire & Ice

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ecked in elaborate masks, guests of Pandora Productions’ Masquerade ascended the steps of the Audubon Country Club on February 23 prepared for a night of mystery, wandering from fiery lounge to icy bar. The dance floor served as the cusp between worlds, with the silent auction cast in a fiery vermillion light while an aquamarine glow emanated from across the divide.

Cocktails provided by Four Roses Bourbon, Absolute Vodka, and Schlafly Beer abounded as guests bid on silent-auction items including hand-made masks by local artists sponsored by community members and businesses.

“Louisville needs more events like the Masquerade Ball,” shared Masquerade guest Rachel Keens. “Any chance that Louisvillians have to flex their creativity, they take it, and the result was fantastic. Between the masks and costumes worn by partygoers, the art pieces that were up for auction, and the hilarious host, it would have been difficult to have a bad time.” Elegantly disguised Gifthorse owners Butch Sager and Shawn Beirne said, “It was great to see an event that, although it was LGBTbased, incorporated a broad mix of people there to support and donate.”

Sponsored by Horseshoe Southern Indiana, the entertainment for the evening offered something for everyone. Soulful blues by Robbie Bartlett enveloped guests upon arrival, followed by a performance by RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Penny Tration, and dance beats by DJ Sleepy T. “How many events do you go to where you can hear soulful blues one minute and the next have a 6’5” drag queen sitting on your lap? ONLY at Masquerade!” shared Todd Mercier, Masquerade committee co-chair and Pandora subscriber.

Pandora’s Artistic Director, Michael Drury, explained that, “Pandora Productions does theatre with gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender themes, but I like to tell people that they would enjoy our theatre no matter what the theme because it has universal themes.

Everyone loves someone, has issues, and we explore those things from an LGBT-view point.” As Pandora’s biggest fundraiser of the year, Masquerade could not have been possible without the support of sponsors including Alpha Production, Brown-Forman, Cornerstone Group Realtors, Bob German and Brent Carter. pandoraprods.org JM —photographs by josh miller APRIL 2013 | NFOCUSMAGAZINE.COM

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JDRF Passport to Old Hollywood Gala Over $330,000 raised for Diabetes Research

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luscious red carpet led guests through the lobby of the Henry Clay on March 2 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation’s Passport to Old Hollywood Gala. Shimmering flutes encompassing Maker’s Mark cocktails were offered to attendees after posing for “paparazzi” at the step-and-repeat. Venturing up the marble stairs, hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, a silent auction, and Maker’s Mark bourbon tasting started the evening off in true “Old-Hollywood” style. Following dinner, the live auction, and Fund-a-Cure, guests enjoyed casino games and entertainment, a cigar lounge, and coffee and dessert bar.

“I’m so proud of the elegant evening the gala committee created for our guests and our Honorary Chair, John Asher,” said President of the JDRF Board of Directors Olivia Sleadd. “John served on the JDRF Board of Directors for many years and has been an advocate and supporter for many more so we were thrilled to have him serve as our Honorary Chair. John’s comments on how Type 1 diabetes touched his life so many years ago after a friend of one of his daughters was diagnosed, touched so many of our guests who have had similar experiences. On a personal note, my 6-year-old was also diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes 10 days before the gala, so the evening was especially moving for me.”

Founded in 1970 by family members directly affected by Type 1 diabetes, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Kentucky Chapter serves all individuals with Type 1 diabetes in Kentucky and nine counties in Southern Indiana. Type 1 diabetes is a life-threatening autoimmune disease, which strikes children and adults, making them insulin dependent for life. With close to 26 million Americans living with diabetes, and over 4 million with Type 1, the mission of JDRF to “find a cure for Type 1 diabetes and its complications through research” is vitally important. With over 400 people in attendance, collectively raising more than $330,000 for diabetes research, the Passport to Old Hollywood Gala was a smashing success! Sponsors for the evening include Brown-Forman, Joe Kellams, Tom and Nancy McGuire, and Stock Yards Bank & Trust. jdrfkentucky.org JM

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The Crystal Ball Presented by the Younger Woman’s Club of Louisville

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refreshing breeze blew across the balcony of the Muhammad Ali Center as guests arrived for The Crystal Ball, presented by the Younger Woman’s Club of Louisville (YWC) on March 9. Trees adorned with lights and tables draped in shimmering metallic linens transformed the window-encased space overlooking the river into the perfect venue for an evening celebrating the radiant personalities of the YWC members. Guests enjoyed specialty Absolute Hibiskus vodka cocktails, bourbon, wine and beer provided by Liquor Barn, and passed hors d’oeuvres by Masterson’s, before dining on meat and potatoes, triple cheese-baked mac and cheese, and white cheddar grits with jumbo shrimp, all dished up in martini glasses.

“I’ve never been more thankful for the friends I’ve made, and the opportunities it’s given me,” said Crystal Ball co-chair and YWC member Joyce Duncan about her experience with the Younger Woman’s Club, who along with Ball co-chair Erin Ratliff worked to make the 59th annual charity ball a success. “The charity ball is not only our largest fundraiser, it is also an event to celebrate our Citizen Laureate and to recognize supporters of the Younger Woman’s Club Charity Campaign,” shared Shari Broecker, YWC President.

“Last year our members completed over 500 hours of community service and gave away over $67,000 in grants to local charities.”

Before 100% Poly took the stage, the YWC recognized their 2013 Citizen Laureate, Cynthia Knapek, for her active civic leadership spanning over 20 years in the Louisville community.

“Magic happens when people find their passion and connect with others who share that obsession,” said Knapek, the President of Leadership Louisville Center. “At the LLC that is precisely what we do. We lay out the issues in our community, areas where we aspire to do better – to be better – and we help people understand those needs … This notion that community moves forward based on the steam of those who care enough to invest in the greater good has pretty much been my daily obsession.” Corporate Sponsors including Motophoto, Louisville Magazine, Leadership Louisville, and Norton Healthcare all contributed to the overall success of the evening, and the ability of the YWC to award grants each year. ywclouisville.org JM

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Wrapped in Red Gala Red Cross Fundraiser Supports Local Disaster Relief Programs

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he Medallion Ballroom at the Seelbach Hilton and all the many guests who gathered there on March 16 were appropriately wrapped in red for the Red Cross’s 3rd annual gala. Celebrating the organization’s commitment to saving lives, the sold-out event raised funds to support the Louisville Area Chapter’s community disaster programs. Even the sponsors were “Ruby”—Brown-Forman and Thorntons, Inc.— “Garnet”—Norton Healthcare and Sam Swope Auto Group”; and “Red”—GE Appliances and Messer Construction Company.

Guests were greeted by volunteers in red gowns selling $50 chances in the Wrapped in Red Jewelry Raffle. On silver platters, the hostesses carried little red gift boxes tied with bows. Inside each of the 100 boxes was the chance to win a beautiful Michele Caber Diamond Head watch, valued at $1,655, courtesy of Davis Jewelers.

Candyce Clifft and Terry Meiners emceed the evening, introducing American Red Cross Louisville Chapter CEO Keith Alvey and Board Chair Dick Swope, who reminded us that the Red Cross responds to disasters in our neighborhoods every day. Recent events like the one-year anniversary of the tornadoes that devastated Southern Indiana in March 2012 and the October Dixie Highway derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials are tragic reminders that any of us could find ourselves in a situation where we are in need of disaster-relief services. Chairwoman Becky Lamb and Vice Chair Jessica Wissing, their steering committee, and Extraordinary Events organized an elegant evening to help ensure that our local Red Cross is ready to respond when someone in our community needs a safe place to stay, a warm meal, or even just a shoulder to lean on.

At 9:00, The Endless Summer Band took the stage and the Red Lounge opened, bringing some new blood into the evening. For the second year in row, being wrapped in red was especially significant for UofL fans who watched the Louisville Cardinals capture the title of Big East Champions from the Red Lounge, sponsored by Donan, Republic Bank, and Yum! Brands. Whether a UofL fan or not, the funds raised to support Red Cross made Wrapped in Red a winning night for all of us! JM

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Una Bella Notte A Beautiful Evening with the Louisville Ballet

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ire spinners and sword jugglers greeted guests for Una Bella Notte – A Beautiful Night with the Louisville Ballet at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage on March 16. Millennium Events transformed the space to resemble a Renaissance feast hall, replete with ornate brocade fabrics, glowing lanterns, and woodland inspired floras, further enhancing the celebration of the art of dance, with a special emphasis on the story of Romeo & Juliet.

Brown-Forman’s “Love Potion,” made with Woodford Reserve, Chambord Black Raspberry Liqueur, and a dash of Woodford Reserve Spiced Cherry bitters put guests in a jovial mood as hors d’oeuvres were passed, and silent auction bids were made. A trumpet call to dinner by Churchill Down’s bugler, Steve Buttleman, invited attendees to be seated for a family style meal by Mirabelle Gourmet Catering, including Cornish hen and roasted beef brisket.

“It is my pleasure with gratitude to thank our sponsors for their support,” said Artistic Director Bruce Simpson.

“Thank you to LG&E, Churchill Downs, Brown-Forman, YUM! Brands Foundation, RecoverCare, Northwestern Mutual, Republic Bank, and Blue Grass Motorsport!” Simpson went on to introduce Adam Hougland, Louisville Ballet’s Principle Choreographer and choreographer of Ten Beautiful Objects, presented as a part of Breaking Ground, a mixed repertory program on April 12 and 13.

The lights dimmed as guests gathered around the dance floor for a ballet performance of Andante, danced by Amanda Diehl and Eduard Forehand and choreographed by Ashley Thursby. Diehl and Forehand’s graceful and passionate performance entranced onlookers as they moved effortlessly across the floor, cast in violet and bronze light. A dessert of flambé baked Alaska closed out the meal as the live auction commenced, including an African Safari, followed by the Pointe Fund-a-Shoe. One of the biggest fundraisers for the Louisville Ballet, the gala raised almost $100,000 in 2012 in support of dancer care and shoe costs. Interested in winning a 36-month lease on an Audi of your choice or $25,000 in cash from Blue Grass Audi? The Ballet is selling raffle tickets for $100 each, with the life drawing on April 13 at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts.

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MERCEDES-BENZ NEW YORK FASHION WEEK A Conversation with Todd Harrison Calvert, Glasscock Boutique

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arrived in Brooklyn amidst the frenzy of MercedesBenz Fashion Week and one nasty blizzard. It all made me ask the question, had there ever been a fashion week where galoshes were not a fashion faux pas, but rather a dire essential? While some ladies ditched the heels, others strutted the streets with plastic bags covering their stylish Jimmy Choos and coveted Louboutins. To my great fortune, I had Todd Calvert to accompany me through the blizzardy streets of Manhattan and into the runway shows of Fashion Week. Upon my first glimpse inside the tents, I saw fashion taking leaps and strides into the future. Lights broke the darkness and perfection graced the runways. After returning to Louisville, we sat down to discuss the runway looks Todd will be bringing to Glasscock Boutique, not only for Louisville’s stylish women, but men as well.

What is your favorite part of Fashion Week?

You can’t beat sitting next to Martha Stewart or behind Matt Damon, or watching Vogue’s Anna Wintour and Grace Coddington at any event, but there is something fairytale like when you do it at Lincoln Center with the blinding lights of the paparazzi in your face during Fashion Week. But I have to say that my favorite part is when I am invited to see a collection before it hits the runway. This year, I previewed Zang Toi, Rochambeau, and Bibhu Mohapatra. Of course, it is always a treat to escort some of our local ladies to Fashion Week. This season, Mary Jane Glasscock Kirkpatrick, Merida Thompson, Jennifer Kellet, and Candi Averscenti joined me.

What are the trends that will define the Fall 2013 season?

Fur! Fur trim, fur jackets and full-length coats, fur capes and wraps, but there are a few twists. Coats and jackets are in brilliant hot neon colors. Mink and fox are used as trim pieces on blazers and even skirts. Belts were made of mink at Carolina Herrera. It’s a fur season for sure.

Next, pants, pants, and more pants. Pant suits, pants separates, jump suits. Wide leg, skinny leg, even see through, but pants! The emphasis was on a clean, feminine silhouette, and designers gave ladies their choice of width below the knee. Speaking of knees, did I mention that hemlines fell to cover the knee? I think the designers remembered that Madame Chanel once said, “The ugliest part of our body is the knee.”

And lace overlays will continue to be a part of the general look. No, no, that was not a question of your preference. It will trickle down to something you like soon enough.

What is the hottest color for fall?

Beautiful, vibrant emerald green is the color, but rumor has it that Ken Downing from Nieman Marcus has declared plum the color of the season and has already picked the items to be featured in their ads.

Anyone who thinks I don’t watch what Ken is doing is stark raving crazy!

If you had to nail down just a few of the collections that will influence ladies shopping locally in 6 months, what would they be?

hipster look, Rochambeau has you covered. For the Anglophile, Belstaff is the direction to take. Rich, luxurious and wonderfully made sport coats will rule your day.

Outerwear has really come into its own. Inspired by military looks, it is trimmed in soft leather, lined in sheared furs, and features shearling collars and lapels. The key will be learning how to mix and match your textures and colors and not being afraid to try new things! Are you ready, Louisville men?

Ok, Todd, enough about fashion. Aside from the long hours and work that you do, was there at least a little time to enjoy NYC?

You better believe it! It was wonderful to celebrate with Christian Siriano the 10th anniversary of his

I saw 46 runway shows and visited over 100 designers in 2 weeks, but if I had to nail it down, I would say that the local ladies will be buying Catherine Maldarino, Christian Siriano, Trina Turk, Bibhu Mohapatra, Alice + Olivia, and Mara Hoffman by the trunk loads. Each of these collections is beautiful, inspired, and easy to wear.

They are also at reasonable price points. For those wanting something truly special, Carolina Herrera, Monique Lhuillier, Naeem Khan, and Zang Toi will lead the way.

But those are investment pieces.

Where do you see fashion going over the next few seasons?

The well-put-together lady has returned to real life! The ladies' lunch is back in style, and ladies are going to dress for it again. The suited lady will return to the office, the “little black dress” is returning to cocktail parties, and the nice day dress is probably going to be needed to run to the malls and grocery stores again.

The market trend is definitely going to more lux.

People are spending more on nicer pieces of clothing, say over $1000, and less on the “disposable” items that they never wear again after one season. Clearly the emphasis is long term and quality over sheer quantity. It is a trend that began ages ago in Europe.

I hear you saw some men’s lines this season. What’s up with that?

Yes, I did, and they were amazing. Guys, be warned: if the ladies are going to dress up, so are you! Pick your style. If you prefer traditional, Billy Reid and Todd Snyder have you covered. If you like the trendy urban

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commercial collections in a 3-story penthouse in Soho overlooking the new World Trade Center. I can’t mention defining moments without saying something about the 4-course, gourmet lunch that was served to me at the Hugo Boss showroom. It was also great fun taking Claire Drury and Jennifer Lee from Peacock Boutique to Bibhu Mohapatra’s after party. They are such nice ladies, and it was nice to spend time with them away from our normal working environments. Next time, I am taking Raquel Koff and Michelle Tasman with us, and I may even convince Mary F. to come up for at least part of the week too!

Trina Turk and Alice + Olivia may be purchased at Rodeo Drive. Anna Sui may be purchased at Peacock Boutique. Catherine Malandrino and McQ may be purchased at Peacock Boutique and Glasscock. All other designers mentioned may be found exclusively at Glasscock Boutique.

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T W E N T I E S When NFocus and Dillard’s partnered for Runway for the Roses, what started as a Derby fashion show evolved into a multi-media fashion event. Producer Gunnar Deatherage and a team from Glass Label conceptualized a fashion film to be projected during the show that represented a style time capsule - Derby through the ages. While classic Derby attire is as much a part of our tradition as the race itself, Gunnar challenges, “We’ve perfected the classic look. Who says what Derby fashion is?” He invites you to “step into his head” for a progression of fashion stories through the decades. Because today’s fashion trends are a pastiche of past designer collections, the looks presented here, while reflective, are all currently merchandised at Dillard’s and other local boutiques….proving that every so often, you can find something so timeless, it will never be out of style.

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KMAC Couture Fashion Savvy Team brings Art to the Runway on April 12

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or 26 years, a grand Oaks Brunch was the signature Derby season fundraiser for Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft (KMAC). Now under new direction and a renewed effort to keep their events as mission-driven as possible, KMAC is transitioning to events that showcase their mission of “supporting and promoting excellence in art, craft, applied arts, and design.” “We’ve done that by morphing the Bourbon Ball into the Bourbon Bash over the past couple of years and integrating more visual art into our events,” explained Angela Stallings Hagan, Development Director at KMAC. Because the many Derby galas and gatherings make fashion such a focal point this time of year, a fashion event was proposed in place of the Oaks Brunch.

“KMAC started getting a committee together to make it happen and then Charity Beck-Ghali came in with a creative vision balanced with pragmatism,” Angela shared.

Charity, a Louisville native who was deeply immersed in the fashion scenes of New York and London for years, suggested bringing art to the runway and showcasing local artists. The idea quickly grew legs and the committee designated a very short amount of time to execute the first ever KMAC Couture runway art show. The event, which will be held on April 12 at KMAC, will feature an extraordinary presentation of original couture pieces of wearable art and conceptual fashion designs from regional artists, costumers, designers, and milliners.

Charity recruited Elizabeth Dodd Lococo, Janice Carter Levitch, Kris Pettit, and local artist and sculptor Guy Tedesco. Of organizing her team, she says, “I can only describe how we all came together as serendipitous.” When asked what their titles are individually in

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the project, they all insisted that they are just a team of 5. Charity clarified, “When we got together, all the titles disappeared and we became a family. It was very symbiotic and the process has been completely drama free.”

Sounds like all of the drama has been saved for the event itself. Upon arrival at KMAC for cocktails at 7, guests will be met by what the team would only describe as “interesting greeters.” With curiosity piqued, they will “cross the threshold” to be welcomed by live enter-

THE APRIL 12 KMAC COUTURE RUNWAY ART SHOW WILL FEATURE WEARABLE ART AND CONCEPTUAL FASHION DESIGNS tainment on the grand staircase. Guests are requested to wear all shades of white or neutral. Kris explained, “Everything will be white – white clothes, white chairs.

The idea is for everything to become a canvas so that the focus is on the art and the rest of the crowd blends.”

“When you ascend the staircase for the show, it will feel very simple, ethereal, and inviting,” Janice promises.

Charity adds, “The gallery will be silent preceding the show. There is no emcee. As for music, I can only say that the show is scored to be coherent with the artist’s piece. We wish for it to be a sensorial experience so you can feel the energy of the piece as it is presented.”

Presented by River Road Asset Management, with

additional sponsorship from Blue Grass Motorsport, Ingrid Design, Projects with a Purpose, and Shaw Contract Group, the well-stocked gift bag at KMAC Couture sounds worthy of the $100 price of admission alone, including Chanel-inspired sunglasses sent in from New York; a low-V, American Apparel t-shirt designed with KMAC Couture logo; and a copy of Janice Carter Levitch’s latest book. The team played coy regarding the additional items, wishing for them to remain a mystery.

With over 60 initial submissions, Charity proudly exclaims, “We couldn’t believe how karmically wonderful it was when the art started pouring in! We had every generation in Kentucky submit. Some were fashion designers, sculptors, painters. We wanted them to know that the runway is their canvas. We encourage the use of recycled materials and the concept has organically grown and evolved as art often does.” The team plans to host a dinner for the artists at Charity’s home several weeks prior to the event to “commune us together and see what we can do to support their needs. Artists struggle and aren’t financially compensated for the gifts they give to the world. We want our artists to stay in Kentucky and we want other artists to come in droves.

My hope is for their work to be seen and appreciated and hopefully purchased.”

The event is certain to sell out in advance due to the intimate setting at KMAC. “We can fit 200 people into the beautiful space upstairs and we actually squeezed in eight more chairs so now our capacity is 208,” laughs Charity. With such a dynamic and energetic team leading the way, it is exciting to think of the exposure an event like this could bring to KMAC and the participating artists.

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April is jammed up with your jam no matter what it might be as the city gets pretty from the river to the valley to the street to the manicured lawns of suburbia.

What mother nature doesn’t accomplish, we supplement with our own flora and fauna both real and in designer suits and hats and dresses that abound in April for countless fashion shows (Runway for the Roses, April 4), breakfasts, lunches and parties and festivals for our beloved Derby.

In addition to the many farmers’ markets which reopen this month: 4.12: KMAC’s Couture Show 4.12: The Mercy Dinner benefiting homeless men at the Jefferson Street Baptist Shelter featuring Ron Hall, the author of “Same Kind Of Different As Me” 4.13: LVAA’s Art Auction 4.13: Earth Day Hootenanny 4.13: The Flea Off Market 4.24: WFPK’s Waterfront Wednesdays begin with Ra Ra Riot 4.24: Prix fix dinner at Lilly’s to celebrate the beautiful and local menus based Bluegrass Gatherings, the new Junior League Cookbook

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What a month in a city who boasts both inner and outer beauty as we do good works for each other and for our big-small-town. Mayor Fischer’s Give a Day and initiatives across the city aim to bring us together for our highest functioning to compete in what we hope really is a global market. One of eight Compassionate Cities world-wide, our Mayor wants your input for Vision Louisville, introduced at the Mayor’s luncheon last fall, to determine our future.

To ensure no voice is left behind, Louisville will have 100 community meetings between now and the end of July, according to Dr. Ted R. Smith, Chief, Louisville Metro Economic Growth and Innovation, as the city seeks as much representation geographically and demographically as it can muster in the Vision Louisville master plan. Selected by Living Cities to tackle the challenge of reaching millenials in poverty, Smith said he is looking to virtual meetings and social media to include urban young people in their 20’s and 30’s who he said he “can’t get to show up at 6 p.m. to a town hall meeting.” Living Cities, a

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Smith, with nothing less than conviction, said the city may very well have a tech tool as soon as May to reach the audience the city thinks is vital to our overall health.

Speaking of overall health, Leadership Louisville’s Bingham Fellows will continue to gather over the next year to answer the question “where the food system should go generally,” said Ivor Chodkowski, as it investigates potential solutions to obesity, heart disease, diabetes and lack of access prevalent in parts of the city. Chodkowski, a Bardstown Road Farmer’s Market pioneer from 1997 forward who said the market has “exploded” in the ensuing years, is hopeful the group “can actually support the organizations on the ground doing work that actually have an impact” on the city’s health.

Next month the group will narrow its scope to pick an initiative to offer the community, said Cynthia Knapek, Leadership Louisville President and herself a foodie. Knapek hopes the Bingham Fellows can figure out “how to leverage all the things that are the point of pride here, including our food and culture, and marry it with solutions to things that are not points of pride,” including disease and equitable access. A tall order to be sure. But whether you like the tagline or not, right now it feels like we are poised to really be Possibility City.

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With their management of 8,000 residential apartment units in Kentucky, Indiana, Missouri, and Texas, PMR could easily stay busy 24/7 with business as usual—property maintenance, rental contracts, accounting, and the daily disasters, like floods, fires, and deaths, which are part and parcel of residential property management. Instead, CEO Deborah Charlton has expanded the PMR focus to ensure that their properties are communities where neighbors know neighbors and both employees and residents work together to contribute to their larger community.

Each month, PMR engages employees and residents in volunteer activities or charitable giving. Each June, for example, they organize a school supply drive with back-to-school essentials collected and redistributed to residents. Whatever supplies aren’t collected and are still in need are purchased by PMR. Other charitable giving drives include “Adopt a Soldier” collection, “Feeding America” food drive, “Toys for Tots” toy collection, and a hat, scarf, and glove drive for Salvation Army.

In February, a team of ten PMR employees, led by Deborah’s son, Derek VanVactor, Vice President of Business Development, participated in the Ohio River Polar Plunge, “freezing for a reason” and raising $3,700 for Special Olympics. PMR also partnered with Junior Achievement to host a shadow day for Doss High School students, who got some hands-on experience with the more typical work of a property management company—operations, human resources, accounting, and maintenance work. By way of example,

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students learned something about mentoring and giving back to your community as well. February’s agenda is just a small sample of PMR’s charitable work: they regularly house displaced people in the wake of disasters like Hurricane Katrina; they recently renovated the basement at Kosair Charities; and, with Derek dressed as a clown, they threw a March birthday party for children living at the Volunteers of America Family Emergency Shelter.

PMR’s volunteer activities and charitable giving drives are determined by employees, from corporate to maintenance, and residents. Amy Bickel, Vice President of Human Resources, polls the PMR community to find out what causes are most important to them, and based on their responses, she creates the “PMR Gives Back Calendar of Events.” PMR fosters a family atmosphere, and employees at all levels receive comp time for their volunteer work and tend to engage their whole family in volunteer activities.

April Charlton, Deborah’s daughter and Chief Operations Officer, says that turnover is very low. It’s not surprising that PMR was voted one of Louisville’s “Top Places to Work” in 2012 and 2013.

After working for almost twenty years as COO for Flagship Properties in Houston, in 2002, Deborah returned to her native Louisville and started PMR Companies. Just as she has embraced this community, it too has embraced her. In March, she was honored with the 2013 National Association of Women Business Owners Woman of Distinction Award. When asked what motivates her to make volunteer work and charitable giving a priority at PMR, Charlton said simply, “We’ve been very blessed and we want to pay it forward. I believe that if you are blessed in any way, whether it’s financially or just with good health, you need to pay forward, and if more people did that, we’d all be in a better place.”

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n the words of Millard Fuller, the founder of Habitat for Humanity International, “For a community to be whole and healthy, it must be based on people’s love and concern for each other.” This sentiment inspired the opening of the Community Clubhouse in September 2011, whose vision is to “help people help themselves in four areas of life – education, housing, employment, and leadership.” The Community Clubhouse founders believe that as people help themselves, they begin to help others, making them better citizens, better customers, better employees, and better parents.

“Principals, counselors, family resource center coordinators, and teachers all are very excited when they are informed of the services we provide,” explained Director of Development Rosie Turner. “We are a 100% volunteer organization, so everyone is working for the Clubhouse on their ‘off hours’ from work. These volunteers become our biggest asset for obtaining additional volunteers because they develop a passion for our mission and share that with others.”

“Community Clubhouse offers free tutoring, partners with local schools on creative learning methods and programs, and connects people with community learning and educational opportunities,” continued Turner. “Through this, children are receiving a one-on-one tutoring session tailored to their specific needs in math and reading. We are seeing improved testing scores from the students, as well as improved confidence in their academics. Parents of these students are less stressed and concerned for their children academically because they are receiving the help they need.”

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new programs, “Hope for Homes” and a “Legacy Mentor Program.” Hope for Homes focuses on housing and employment by partnering with local school systems to identify families that are homeless or living in temporary housing.

“We partner these families with a team of life coaches who will mentor, encourage, teach, and work along side the family to obtain permanent housing. Our goal is that families will obtain permanent housing in 1-2 months after they begin working with us.”

The Legacy Mentor Program will offer mentorship opportunities for youth and adults, as well as community service opportunities. As a part of the program, middle school boys who lack a strong, male role model will be paired with one from the community. Through the mentor program, “the individual learns the skills and discipline needed to become an effective leader as well as the personal desire to make a difference in the world,” shared Turner. “We have high school students serving as volunteers in our tutoring program who are developing excellent work ethics, assuming responsibility, and experiencing a sense of price and satisfaction in helping others.

“Not only does progress in our four ‘target areas’ improve self-esteem, numerous studies indicate that the best way to ‘beat’ both poverty and child abuse is through education, stable housing, gainful employment, and establishing a sense of price in an individual and his/her living environment.” By volunteering as a tutor, mentor, or life coach, making a financial contribution, and raising awareness are just a few ways you can become a partner of the Community Clubhouse!

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he Julep Ball is one of the longest running fundraisers of the Derby weekend and has taken many forms and names through the years, but the mission of providing research funding for James Graham Brown Cancer Center has remained the same. This year’s changes are some of the grandest yet, and with two of Louisville’s most successful fundraisers behind the scenes, you are promised a whale of a time for a great cause. Michael Neumann has 15 years of corporate and nonprofit event planning, and under his leadership the Crystal Heart Ball for American Heart Association doubled its revenue.

Sarah Mitchell made such an impact as the chair of The Pink Tie Ball in 2011 for Susan G. Komen that they asked her to return as 2012 Chair. Together, they now focus their prowess on The Julep Ball.

Tonya: The most obvious change to this year’s event

is the location.

Sarah: You can’t spell Julep without UL, and James

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Graham Brown Cancer Center is part of UofL Health Care and Kentucky One Health. The new location at Yum! Center really aligns the event with that affiliation. It is also the ideal venue to transition the evening to the concert event that we are offering this year.

Tonya: Everyone is talking about the B-52s’ perfor-

mance. Tell me about the entertainment component.

Michael: I mean, come on! What doesn’t sound fun

about the B-52s? They are an act that is completely cross-generational and has appeal to multiple genre lovers. They are legendary, and I don’t envision anyone will be able to stay seated once they take the stage. In addition, Angie Johnson, a favorite on NBC’s The Voice, is opening. She became a YouTube sensation while singing on active duty in the U.S. Air Force and is now a Sony Nashville recording artist. The response to the few songs she sang at last year’s event was so overwhelming, we just had to bring her back.

Tonya: The Yum! Center is so expansive; how

will you make it feel like a gala instead of a basketball game?

Sarah: The great thing about a space like the Yum! Center is that you have no limitations as far as a floor plan, but you can't expect to fill it with typical ballroom décor. When The Event Company came to us with a design proposal, they blew us away with such innovative ideas. They had to provide conceptual sketches for most of it because the furniture and accessories were brand new and had never been used before. There are going to be design elements hanging from the ceiling and the table décor is going to be quite visual, but they are also helping us achieve a comfortable lounge space. Trust me, this will not feel like a basketball game!

Tonya: What sponsors do you have lined up to help

defray the cost of an event like this?

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tion to Republic National and Brown-Forman.

Besides sponsoring the open bar for the night, Brown-Forman also donated a Bourbon Barrel and Woodford Experience to our live auction. Valued at $15,000, it is one of a kind and will have bourbon lovers clamoring.

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Tonya: A recent press release touted a guest emcee

this year!

Sarah: Tiki Barber is really excited to be a part of

our “party with a purpose.” Most people know Tiki as a running back for the New York Giants, but he was also a correspondent for NBC’s The Today Show. He is definitely going to be able to command the attention of this post-track crowd, and we are lucky to have his talent on our stage.

Tonya: What other auction items can guests hope to

snag this year?

Michael: We will have something for everyone and

guests will be able to bid using their smart phones.

We have an ACC package for all our Cardinal fans, including private jet transportation and accommodations to the tournament, an Emmy’s package donated

by Conrad Bachman that includes a flight to LA, tickets to the Emmy’s and to the Governors Ball, where all the nominees go after the awards. On April 5, the auction opens online at thejulep.org.

Tonya: What options are there to attend and how

does one get tickets?

Sarah: We still have a few dinner tickets left but we

are very close to being sold out. Full-night tickets are $500 and include a cocktail hour, silent and live auction, a multi-course seated dinner with surf ‘n turf main course and wine pairings, and the concert experience. A great value is also the $150 dance-only ticket, which begins at 9 pm and grants access to multiple lounges with open bar, as well as the concert experience with Angie Johnson and the B-52s.

After that, DJ Ryan Coxx will spin until 1 am, so it is a full night for a fraction of the cost. Both ticket levels can be purchased at thejulep.org, but I have a special tip for your readers—call (502) 852-6589 to order your tickets, say the code word “dance,” and you will get access to an unadvertised rate of 2 dance-only tickets for $250. That’s a $50 savings for an unforgettable night!

Cocktail or “track attire” is encouraged for The Julep Ball, so, theoretically, guests can come directly from a day of enjoying The Oaks and Churchill Downs and feel at ease. Michael and Sarah recommend having fun with your wardrobe. Go retro or rock a bright color. We’ve chosen a breezy and bold bright lime dress with a high slit for that AngelinaJolie-at-the-Oscar’s moment and shoes that are comfortable enough to dance the night away but funky enough to fit in with the B-52s!

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hitney Elizabeth Hignite, the daughter of Gerald and Susan Hignite, and Jospeh Chad Hines, son of Michael and Anita Cruse and Ricky and Jaime Hines, were married in a ceremony officiated by Dr. William Langley at the Walnut Street Baptist Church on October 27, 2012, at 6:30 pm before 350 guests.

The candlelight ceremony included music carefully chosen by the bride’s mother and performed by some of Louisville’s finest musicians. Amidst the performance of classic compositions by Handel, Bach, and Schubert was a contemporary solo sung by Robert Adelberg. The song was British composer John Milford Rutter’s anthem “This is The Day” which was especially written in 2011 for the wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince William.

The bride wore a Monique Lhuillier gown, accessorized with an Italian designed cathedral-length veil and blusher and Manolo Blahnik White Swan embellished satin pumps. After the ceremony, the bride removed her formal veil and wore a Jenny Packam hair comb as well as adding a rhinestone embellished belt to her gown. To complete her reception look, she switched into a sassy, dazzling pair of Charlotte Olympia leopard print blue platform pumps to dance the night away! The bridesmaids wore Tracey Reese and J Crew dresses in shades of gold and silver. The

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one-shoulder cocktail dresses were each adorned with gifts from the bride—unique, vintage brooches and earrings acquired, enhanced, and fashioned by Sara Simpson.

The groom and his groomsmen sported a modern black Vera Wang tux with white rose and stephanotis boutonnières.

The cocktail buffet reception was held at The Brown Hotel throughout the entire 3rd Floor, including the Crystal Ballroom, the Louis XVI, the Broadway rooms, and The J. Graham Brown room, which was converted to a charming wine tasting bar featuring interesting wines from around the globe. The formal décor was a nod to the original continental appointments of The Brown and the preference of the bride.

Silver English style monteith bowls, tea caddies and candelabras, fine linens, candles, roses, heirloom hydrangea, and the bride’s favorite flower, parrot tulips, created a decidedly Southern formal ambience.

The bride's father loves coffee, so an elaborate coffee service was procured from which classic Parisian macarones were also offered. The piece de resistance was the cake, a towering confection covered with over 2,000 handmade sugar flowers. Since the groom adores doughnuts, individual boxes of Krispy Kremes were presented as tasty takeaways for guests to enjoy while on their drive home to Elizabethtown.

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Contact: Historic Homes Foundation office (502) 8995079 or historichomes.org

n Saturday, May 4, 2013, from 9:30 am until 12:00 noon, the Historic Homes Foundation, along with Garden and Gun magazine, will host the 35th Annual Derby Breakfast at Farmington Historic Plantation with traditional southern spirits, regional cuisine by Juleps Catering, bluegrass music by “The Porch Possums,” and an Original Makers Club boutique silent auction.

With the grounds and gardens of Farmington in their full-bloom glory on Derby Day, between 600 and 700 guests will enjoy traditional Southern hospitality in a distinctly beautiful setting. The house itself will be open, along with a cabin decorated by Bittners, and a 60’x160’ tent appointed by Event Consultant and Designer Hollis Starks, Floral Designer Sara Paradis and Jeff Skelton of the Frank Otte Landscape and Design Group.

Built in 1815-1816 for John and Lucy Fry Speed, Farmington was once a self-sufficient farm, producing hemp products, corn, wheat, apples, cider, vinegar, pork, flax, lamb and mutton, and dairy products. In 1841, its most famous guest, Abraham Lincoln spent three weeks at Farmington visiting his good friend Joshua Speed, making it one of the stops along the Lincoln Heritage Trail.

The Jeffersonian Home, featuring two octagonal rooms, reflects Lucy Speed’s ambitions for a sophisticated house acknowledging her roots in Jefferson’s Virginia. In 2002, Farmington underwent an extensive reinterpretation and restoration by nationally known expert Matthew Mosca, which reflects the life of the Speed family during the 1816-1841 period.

Mosca’s research identified original paint colors and decorative finishes.

Furnishings are based on historical evidence from John Speed’s inventory, which included all items in the home from carpets, curtains, window blinds and furniture to bedding, tableware, candlesticks and fireplace and cooking equipment.

“I have always been inspired by Farmington—its beauty and my imagination regarding the souls who lived there, as well as my deep love for multitudes of Speed descendants keeps me enchanted,” shared Hollis Starks. “There is a magic and at the same time an accessibility at Farmington that is so unique!” Proceeds from the Historic Homes Foundation’s Derby Breakfast will support the mission to keep Kentucky history alive through preservation and maintenance of their properties: Farmington, Thomas Edison House and Whitehall.

—Laura Snyder

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McDazzle With 11 years of McDazzling success under their belts, the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana welcomed guests to McDazzle at the Galt House on February 16. Presented by The Carriage House Companies and Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products, McDazzle contributes to nearly 25% of the RMHC of Kentuckiana’s annual budget, allowing them to provide a “home away from home” for over 1,958 families of children receiving health care at area medical facilities in 2012. “On behalf of our staff, Board of Directors, volunteers, and the families we serve, thank you for joining us tonight,” said RMHC of Kentuckiana Board President Bob Hausladen Jr.

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Following a delectable 3-course meal, guests were introduced to the Simcoe Family who shared their experience and appreciation for the RMHC of Kentuckiana.

“Abigayle was born at 27 weeks, 3 months premature,” shared Abbie’s parents Amanda and Chad. “An emergency C-section was performed to save her life, and she was in Kosair for three months.

During those three months we lived in the Ronald McDonald House … The doctors said that the reason that Abbie did so well is because we were there every single day.”

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Kristopher Castle, Jacob Freund

To celebrate the opening of the highly anticipated 37th Humana Festival of New American Plays at Actors Theatre of Louisville, the Humana Festival Kickoff Party on February 26 brought together hundreds of theatre supporters to celebrate the innovation of American playwrights. Offering everything from comedies to drama and ten-minute plays, the Festival runs from February 27-April 7, with plays at Actors Theatre and Lincoln Elementary on Main Street.

Two days before to the Festival Kickoff, Mayor Greg Fischer and the City of Louisville honored the Humana Festival of New American Plays “in recognition of the priceless contribution that this annual event provides to Louisville and the surrounding region.”

By bringing over 400 plays and 200 playwrights to Louisville, the Festival “has been a major player for our quality of life, tourism and in providing opportunities for lifelong learning and collaboration.”

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Summer and Star’s Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Fundraiser A truly dynamic duo, sisters Summer and Star Auerbach, gathered a group of friends and family members at The Green Building on February 26 for their Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LSS) Team In Training Fundraiser. Founded in 1988, Team in Training is the world’s largest endurance sports training program, bringing together tens of thousands of participants each year to take part in the world’s major marathons, triathlons, hiking adventures and century rides on behalf of LLS. It’s not everyday that one signs up for an Olympic Triathlon, but for Summer Auerbach, COO of Rainbow Blossom, and sister Star Auerbach, mother and founder of Stellar Sweet Bakery, it was the perfect way to honor their father, Rob Auerbach, and Summer’s father-in-law, Marvin Coan, two men who conquered non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma thanks to research funded by LSS. Over 200 people joined Summer and Star for an evening of sips, snacks, and bidding, while tunes from Slow Charleston and a kissing booth rounded out the night. With a Team Fundraising goal of $10,300, Summer and Star raised over $10,000 through the silent auction and donations that evening, making their total raised over $23,000 in support of LSS! To follow their progress, support their team, or to learn more about LSS or Team in Traning visit pages. teamintraining.org/vtnt/lavatri13/rainbowracers JM

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Star and Aaron Lubrick

Maggie Keith, Maggie Galloway

Summer Auerbach, Leah Friedberg

Pumpkin Auerbach, T.K. Wismer, Tomy Molloy, Peter Swanz

Nathan Bayne, Brandon Coan, Stuart Hoge, Catie Bayne, Susan Frockt

Mo McKnight Howe, Scott Howe

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, Horses shouldnt be the only ones

KICKING UP THEIR HEELS.

DERBY EVE GALA

THE GALT HOUSE, GRAND BALLROOM Friday, May 3, 2013 • 7PM - 1:30AM Enjoy live performances by special guests Country Music Superstar Luke Bryan; finalist and fan favorite from NBC’s The Voice, Nicholas David and party band The Louisville Crashers.

TICKETS $500 EACH. DANCE ONLY $200.

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To purchase tickets, call 502-894-9768 or email tonya@derbyprelude.com. unbridledeve.com 501(C)3 IRS Determination Pending

2013 Unbridled Eve proceeds will benefit Blessings in a Backpack, as well as several other charities.

SPONSORS Barry Wooley Designs

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Bottoms Up Bash Cast in hues of blue light, the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center filled with cobalt and cerulean clad guests, sipping HPNOTIQ martinis with rock candy and glow stick garnishes and Barefoot Wine & Bubbly all in support of the Colon Cancer Prevention Project’s 2nd annual Bottoms Up Bash on March 1. “We have more than 500 people gathered here to support the fight against colon cancer!” exclaimed the Project’s Executive Director Andrea Shepherd. “Colon cancer is the 3rd most common cancer ... striking about 143,000 people each year, and killing another 50,000 each year, but that is changing! In 2001, we were the 49th worst state in the country for colon cancer screening, now we are closer to 32rd. In those same years the incidence rate has dropped 16% - people are avoiding this cancer and lives are being saved.”

“Our vision is to be the premier, integrated, comprehensive health system in the commonwealth, providing healthcare close to home, reducing incidence of disease, and eliminating inequities in access,” said Mark Milburn, Vice President of Presenting Sponsor KentuckyOne Health. “This aligns with the Colon Cancer Prevention Project’s mission which is to ‘eliminate preventable colon cancer death and suffering by increasing screening rates through education, advocacy, health systems improvement, and survivor support.’” coloncancerpreventionproject.org JM

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Mark Milburn, Andrea Shepherd, Patty Francis, Todd Prewitt

Julie Hanna, Scotty Anderson, Mark and Ann Mintman

Julie Schneider, Brook Doggett, Chantal and Todd Prewitt, Rachel Smallwood

Steve and Grace Gallo, Steve and Lynn Cooper, Doug and Lindsey Boone

Holly Schaefer, Heather Schaefer, Darren Reinhardt, Lindy Reinhardt

Majella Miller, Becky McMahon

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Celebrate Freedom Dinner Entering the Galt House on March 1, guests of the Celebrate Freedom Dinner gathered to recognize and support the amazing work done by The Healing Place, a place “where hope is found” for the homeless and addicted. Based on the social model, their program is five times more effective than the national average at keeping people clean and sober.

“It’s all about accountability and responsibility, and I really believe that is what makes Jay’s [Davidson’s] model so successful,” shared Texas Roadhouse President Scott Colosi, the 2013 Hope Has a Name Award recipient. “It’s an incredible model and incredible service to the community of Louisville and other communities in which The Healing Place operates.”

Following dinner sponsored by Norton Healthcare, WAVE3’s Kevin Harned led the crowd in a rowdy live auction before Featured Speaker and Fox Sports Radio host Pat O’Brien motivated attendees to donate additional funds. The 2013 Corporate Partners for Hope include - Greater Louisville Medical Society, Brown-Forman, Texas Roadhouse, and the Humana Foundation. thehealingplace.org JM

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Mike Barry, Pat O’Brien, Tony White

Lynn Lunau, Dana Allen, Sarah Beth Waller, Paul Bickel, Jackie Hays, Jim and Robin Seiler, Walt Kunau, Sam Allen-Kawa

Donna and Brad Cook, Jackie Switzer, Jay Davidson

Bob Clarkson, Elena and Scott Colosi, Stephanie and Chip Atkins

Matt Buttler, Rondah Kinchlow, James Lee, Marla Highball, Linda Givens, Jack Givens

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Capes and Crowns Gala “Every little girl deserves to wear a crown and feel like a princess. Every little boy should have the chance to stand with his hands on his hips and a cape draping on his back.” This was the idea behind the pilot event, Capes and Crowns Gala, which benefited the Kids Center for Pediatric Therapies.

Each week the Center sees over 300 patients, ranging from infants to young adults, with an emphasis on helping children under five years old facing challenges such as autism, Down syndrome, spina bifida, and cerebral palsy.

The Ice House made for an enchanting venue, where patients, patrons, and parents all gathered for the cause and for a gala a little distant from Louisville’s philanthropic status quo.

At this party, children were the center of attention. Upstairs, small guests delighted in princess makeovers and face painting while downstairs, the kids dominated the dance floor, whirling their princess wands and balloon swords to the music of DJ Roy Harrison. As the night went on, the energy never died down as tables piled high with sugary treats renewed the little partiers. kidscenterky. donordrive.com AP

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Charlie Miller, Susan Miller, Maggie Miller

Marygrace and Jonathan Hall

Pricella Macintosh, Becky Mayton, Tzivia Levinkalmes, Rob King, Dr. Sarah Johnson, Chris Torres, Jonathan Hall, Kurt Barrett

Emmy Byrne, Christen Byrne, Paxton Byrne, Ben Byrne

Aaron Wells, Samantha Hughey

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H omes of Distinction 2013

The Event

On Wednesday May 29, 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 multi-million dollar mansion. Top local real estate and design professionals are honored, and have the opportunity to network with other professionals in their field.

If you are interested in sponsorship, call Kelley LaBarbera at 502-895-9770 ext. 236

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Les Filles Louisville is excited to introduce nationally renowned Fashion Designer, Lauren Lein of Chicago!

Her avant-garde pieces and ready to wear collections have been sold at Nordstrom’s, Marshall Fields, Macy’s and boutiques across the U.S. Please join Tonya Abeln of Nfocus Magazine and couture millinery Jenny Pfanensteil of Forme Millinery along with Lauren Lein design and create an amazing outfit and Derby hat made just for you!

Trunk Show Friday, April 12, 10-7 at Les Filles Louisville!

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the scene What: Hats Off for Hosparus When: April 4, 5-7pm Where: Margaret’s Consignment Note: Hosparus Info: (502) 896-4706

What: Runway for the Roses When: April 4, 6pm Where: KY Center for African American Heritage Note: NFocus Event presented by Dillard’s in partnership with Gunnar Deatherage Info: klabarbera@ southcomm.com, 502.895.9770 x236

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What: 37th Humana Festival Bash When: Saturday, April 6, 10pm Where: Actors Theatre of Louisville Lobbies Info: (502) 584-1205, actorstheatre.org What: The Mercy Banquet (Ron Hall) When: Friday, April 12, 5:45 Where: Louisville Marriott East Note: Jefferson Street Baptist Center Rescue Mission Info: jeffersonstreet.org/banquet What: KMAC Couture, Art Walks the Runway When: Friday, April 12, 7pm-10pm Where: Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft Info: kentuckyarts.org/kmaccouture-art-walks-the-runway/ What: Girls Night Out @ Clodhoppers!

When: Thursday, April 18, 5pm-8pm Where: Clodhoppers Boutique Note: Maryhurst Info: or (502)271-4526, liz. bayer@maryhurst.org What: Kentucky Derby Festival’s 57th annual They’re Off! Luncheon When: Friday, April 19, 11:30 am Where: Grand Ballroom of the Galt House East Hotel APRIL 2013 | NFOCUSMAGAZINE.COM

Note: Kentucky Derby Festival Info: kdf.org What: The Fillies Derby Ball When: Friday, April 19 Where: The Galt House Hotel Grand Ballroom Info: www.thefillies.org What: Derby City Swish When: Sunday, April 21, 2-5pm Where: Alexander Speer Arts and Commerce Building, Humana Rehearsal Hall, 5th Floor Note: Family Scholar House Info: Aisha Hellmich, aishadhellmich@gmail.com What: Taste of Derby Festival When: Wednesday, April 24 Where: Louisville Slugger Field Note: Dare to Care Food Bank Info: (502) 966-3821 What: 42nd Anniversary Cherokee Triangle Art Fair When: Saturday, April 27 Sunday, April 28, 10 am – 6pm Where: Cherokee Parkway between Willow Avenue and Cherokee Road What: Opening Night Cocktail Reception When: Saturday, April 27, 5pm – 7:30pm Where: Kentucky Derby Museum, Churchill Downs Note: Kentucky Derby Museum Info: (502) 992-5903 What: Race For Grace (Ray Lewis) When: Monday, April 29 Where: Churchill Downs Note: Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy Info: kychaplaincy.org/ race-for-grace/ What: Jocktails at the Derby When: Wednesday, May 1, 7pm – 10pm Where: PRIME Lounge Note: Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund Info: jwagnergroup.com What: Secretariat 40th Anniversary Celebration When: Wednesday, May 1, 6pm Where: Kentucky Derby Museum Note: Kentucky Derby Museum and Secretariat Foundation Info: derbymuseum.org/ Secretariat/event.html

What: Celebrity Day at the Downs When: Thursday, May 2, 11:30am Where: Churchill Downs, 6th Floor Info: discoverkdf.org What: Taste of the Oaks When: Thursday, May 2, 6pm Where: The Galt House Hotel Grand Ballroom Note: Easter Seals Info: (502) 584-9781, eastersealslouisville.org What: 100 Black Men of Louisville When: Thursday, May 2, 7pm – 2am Where: Kentucky International Convention Center, Cascade Ballroom Note: 100 Black Men of Louisville Scholarships Info: (502) 457-9941, 100bmol.org

What: Ferdinand’s Ball When: Thursday, May 2, 8pm Where: Muhammad Ali Center Note: Old Friends Equine Retirement Facility Info: ferdinandsball.com What: Taste of Derby When: Thursday, May 2, 7pm Where: Kentucky Exposition Center, North Wing Lobby Note: Kentucky Derby Festival Info: TasteofDerby.com What: Derby Poker Championship Celebrity Gala When: Thursday, May 2, 6pm Where: The Olmsted Note: Blessing in a Backpacks and The Louisville affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Info: derbypoker@southerngaming.com, derbypokerchampionship.com What: 139th Kentucky Oaks When: Friday, May 3 Where: Churchill Downs Info: kentuckyderby.com/oaks

What: The Julep Ball When: Friday, May 3, 6:30 pm Where: KFC Yum! Center Note: The James Graham Brown Cancer Center Info: (502) 852-6589 or thejulep.org What: Unbridled Eve When: Friday, May 3 Where: Galt House Hotel Grand Ballroom Note: Blessings in a Backpack Info: unbridledeve.com What: Derby Eve Gala “La Soiree Elegante!”

When: Friday, May 3, 8pm – 12 midnight Where: The Seelbach Hilton Note: American Lung Association Info: (502) 363-2652, derbyevegala.com What: 139th Kentucky Derby When: Saturday, May 4 Where: Churchill Downs Info: kentuckyderby.com What: Oaks and Smokes When: May 4, 7pm – 1am Where: Ice House Note: Kentucky Harvest Info: oaksandsmokes.com What: 35th Annual Historic Homes Foundation Derby Breakfast When: Saturday, May 4, 9:30 am-12:00 noon Where: Farmington Historic Plantation Note: Historic Homes Foundation Info: (502) 899-5079, historichomes.org What: Silks in the Bluegrass When: Saturday, May 4, 7pm Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel Note: Operation Open Arms Info: (502) 777-6300, oparms.org What: Down & Derby Where: The Pointe in Butchertown Note: Wings Clinic Info: louisvilledownandderby.com

YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN RAY LEWIS, NFL LEGEND WITH SUPER BOWL CHAMPION BALTIMORE RAVENS,

AT THE FUNDRAISING DINNER “RACE FOR GRACE”.

HE WILL BE GIVING HIS OWN PERSONAL TESTIMONY.

MONDAY, APRIL 29 AT 6:00 P.M. MILLIONAIRES ROW, AT CHURCHILL DOWNS HOSTED BY HALL OF FAME JOCKEY, PAT DAY

Sponsored by the Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy This event also includes music, silent and live auction of racing memorabilia and more.

Proceeds help to support chaplains’ outreach and ministry at Kentucky’s thoroughbred race tracks.

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Tickets are $200 per person – Table of 8 will be reserved for $2,000 Seating is limited – Dress is business casual For ticket reservation information, go to www.kychaplaincy.org e-mail info@kychaplaincy.org or call (502) 636-4476

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Derby Fashion at Glasscock Boutique circa mid-1980s

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ictured above Mary F. Glasscock prepares for a day at the Kentucky Derby and an appearance on ABC’s Good Morning America with former co-host Joan Lunden and hat designer Susan Rapp. For thirty years, Glasscock has been a destination for the discerning woman shopping for quality and stylish apparel for Derby season. Originally specializing in “special occasion” clothing, now the Louisville boutique offers attire that can take you from day into evening from the top designers in the world.

Ed and Mary F. Glasscock have made significant contributions to the Louisville philanthropic community through the years. Mary F. was appointed by the Governor to serve on the board of the Kentucky Horse Park and has been a member of the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation since it was created. Glasscock regularly gives back to the community through fashion shows such as Runway and Rescue benefiting the Shelby County Humane Society and Butterflies and Bling for the Heuser Hearing Institute. The Glasscocks hope to have much to celebrate this Derby season as owners of Shanghai Bobby, the favorite contender for the 2013 Kentucky Derby.

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