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We’ve all experienced it in some way. Whether we’ve had the privilege of seeing it on Broadway, caught a touring production or heard the ubiquitous theme somewhere in passing, we have all run into Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “The Phantom of the Opera” in some way or another. The show tells the story of Christine Daaé, a young ingénue at Paris’ fictional Opéra Populaire in 1881 who becomes the obsession of The Phantom, a disfigured musical genius who lives in the catacombs of the opera house. “Phantom” premiered in London’s West End in 1986 before hitting Broadway in 1988, and in 2006, it surpassed “Cats” to become the longest running show in Broadway history, currently clocking at over 11,000 performances.

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there are currently nine productions of “Phantom” playing around the world

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NEW YORK (28 years and counting) to BUDAPEST, HAMBURG, PRAGUE, MOSCOW and beyond.

THE PHANTOM played by Chris Mann

CHRISTINE DAAÉ played by Katie Travis

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have grossed over $1.5 billion and played 216 engagements in 77 cities for an unprecedented total of 36 years and over 14,500 performances to 31 million people. But that’s all in the past. Now, get ready to experience “Phantom” like you never have before. In 2013, famed producer Cameron Mackintosh launched the spectacular new production of the show, and from June 1 through the 12, this sumptuous spectacle will play The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts’ Whitney Hall as part of Broadway Across America’s 2015/2016 season. For those traditionalists already wary of the sound of a new “Phantom,” you have nothing to worry about, for many of the elements of the brilliant original production are still present in the show. Almost all of Maria Björnson’s original costume designs, for example, are preserved, so certain iconic visuals such as The Phantom’s cloak and Christine’s white dressing gown have remained intact. What this production essentially does is it brings “The Phantom of the Opera” into the 21st century. The re-design of the show, which spans all elements except for costumes, capitalizes on technological advancements to bring a raw, real and absolutely stunning new facade to a long beloved piece of musical theatre. Recording artist and “The Voice” and “Glee” alum Chris Mann is currently playing the title role in “Phantom” and will be doing so through October of this year. “The show is almost 30 years old, and this is ‘Phantom’ for 2016,” he

contends. “It’s a very electric, very explosive show, very dark and gritty, very cinematic. It’s a modern and facelifted version of a story we all know and love.” Indeed, a good bit of that electricity and explosivity Mann mentions comes from the production’s awe-inspiring new chandelier, which hangs above the audience during the show. A character all of its own, the chandelier is, next to the mask, perhaps the most recognizable element of “Phantom,” and the set piece’s new incarnation is sure to astound fans new and old alike. A significant difference between

While the Broadway production has grossed over

$1 billion and played to over 17 million audience members, the show’s worldwide gross is in excess of $6 billion with over 65,000 performances having been seen by 140 million people in 35 countries and 160 cities in 15 languages.

it and its predecessor is how it falls in one of the musical’s most celebrated moments. When The Phantom brings down the chandelier at the end of act one in the original production, it slowly descends onto the stage. Now, it falls directly above the audience – and at an alarming speed. What’s more is cannons shoot scraps of paper into the audience giving the illusion of actual glass shattering. “The new chandelier is awesome,” Mann affirms. “I think it’s so much scarier than the old one. It’s brand new and weighs an actual ton. It shakes from side to side, it explodes, it shoots glass, it falls very far right above the audience. As opposed to in the past where it crashes on the stage, this falls right into the audience. I think it’s a lot scarier and more realistic as to what really would’ve happened if The Phantom was actually bringing the chandelier down.” The chandelier indeed does weigh one ton and is composed of 6,000 beads. Howard Eaton, who designed the Olympic rings for the London ceremonies, designed the new chandelier, making it a spectacle to behold from afar and a detailed masterpiece up close. But the chandelier isn’t all that’s new. The set, which weighs 10 tons, is absolutely massive and integrated into the story like never before. Enormous two-and-a-half story structures fill the space and revolve, unfold and separate in V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M • M A Y 1 9 , 2 0 1 6

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Indeed, Bluetooth has actually played a critical role in the realization of this production as the set and the chandelier are controlled entirely by a bank of computers that remotely operate the production’s numerous moving parts. The technological side of the production also includes over 85 moving lights, four different haze and smoke effects and 200 speakers. With this much involved in the production, “Phantom” travels like any major concert does.

Its fleet is composed of 20 tractor trailers with 16 remaining onsite while four move ahead and prepare for the team to arrive in the next city. Loading in to each city takes two and a half to three days, and the crew hires roughly 75 local stagehands to help in the process. These same individuals usually come back at the end of the run to help in the 14-hour load out process. For the actual performances, about 60 people work backstage, 35 of whom are local stagehands. Meanwhile, an unparalleled 1,200 costume pieces are used during the show, and every ballet girl goes through a new pair of ballet shoes every two to three weeks. Furthermore, over 120 wigs travel with the production with 50 being used in each show.

These facts and figures may all be entirely overwhelming, but at the heart of all the madness is the same story of true love that generations have come to adore. Mann insists that everyone’s favorite moments are of course still in the production; however, they are presented with more timeless splendor than ever before. “‘Music of the Night’ is the big moment for me as Phantom, and people are always expecting to hear that – it’s one of the most beautiful songs of the modern era of composition,” he describes. “Everyone can of course definitely look forward to ‘Masquerade’ at the top of act two and ‘All I Ask of You’ at the end of act one. These are songs that are just sort of ingrained in the thread of our culture.”

The company performs “MASQUERADE.”

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It’s true – “The Phantom of the Opera,” whether it’s the brilliant original production on Broadway or the spectacular new production that’s touring, is an international part of arts culture. I remember personally as a child my parents taking me to the show, buying the mask and waiting breathlessly for the chandelier to fall. This story engages everyone because at its very core is a tale so simple and accessible yet so finely nuanced with gorgeous music, complex characters and lush elements of design. And this new production does not change that magic but rather builds upon it. It’s the same “Phantom” I loved as an 8-year-old, but it has the fresh face of modern technology and design. That really could be what’s most remarkable about this new production – it appeals to every age like never before. The story, the sound, the emotion of “Phantom” is sufficient for most; however, the technological advancements are enough to leave even the most skeptical of theater-goers speechless. But even if that’s what pulls you in at first – the modern marvels of this visually sensational show – it’s not all that keeps you. What holds you in this show, what has held everyone from me to my parents to my grandparents, is this masterpiece of theatre; the unequaled score, the moving story and the tremendous catharsis of “Phantom” is what makes this show truly spectacular. VT MONSIEUR FIRMIN

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eredith Gregory may have found her dream job. “I really like it,” she says, “and the environment here is so good.” Gregory works at Carriage House Interiors, a Louisville furniture and decor store that’s also the headquarters for Gregory and seven other interior designers.

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At 9801 Linn Station Road near Hurstbourne Parkway the 18,000-square-foot showroom lets customers see, feel and explore a sea of sofas, lamps, beds, rugs and tables – everything a home could need. “I love the people I work with,” Gregory says. Whether business is hectic or slow, the place has an upbeat atmosphere. “Everybody’s always happy here, and even when it’s a stressful day, I think we are always laughing and having a good time.” Gregory says shoppers at furniture stores sometimes feel intimidated by overzealous salespeople. But not at Carriage House. “We don’t follow you around,” she says. “We let you do whatever you need to do. We’re not going to pressure you into anything.” Since the sales staff at Carriage House is made up of interior designers, they have the knowledge to answer most any question you could ask about the products. If you decide to purchase that beautiful reclaimed wood table, for example, but aren’t sure where to put it, a designer will come out to your house to help you figure that out. Without charging you any extra, they’ll measure your room and draw up a floor plan for you that shows where everything can go. M A Y 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

“It really is always about the relationship,” Gregory says. “It’s not about just turning over volume.”

As you walk the showroom, you’ll find nothing but the craftsmanship of companies that have earned themselves a name. You’ll find Stickley furniture, for example, which isn’t available anywhere else around Louisville. You’ll also find Drexel Heritage, Theodore Alexander, Sligh, Thomasville, Four Hands and a host of other distinguished furniture-makers. Say, for instance, you fall in love with a sofa – except you wish it were white instead of blue, or made of linen instead of leather. Gregory says it’s become routine to custom order things like that. “It is a very custom world. It gets more custom every day. I’d say in the last five years, it’s really become a designyour-own world.”

Steve Fritts still does most of the deliveries himself. His charisma and passion for serving people keeps the staff energized. For Gregory, Carriage House – with all its pep and focus on the individual customer – is the perfect fulfillment of a childhood dream. Growing up, she and a neighbor girl shared an irrepressible gusto for arranging furniture. “She would come over to my house and we would redo my room, and then I would go over to her house and redo her room,” she recalls. It became a regular weekend activity from when the girls were 8 years old until they were 10. “And my mom would just think we were crazy, but we would pick up my furniture and move it around.” That friend is now an interior designer in Lexington. “I guess I kind of always had it in me that that’s what I wanted to do.” VT For more information, call 502.426.4594, visit carriagehouseint.com or email info@carriagehouseint.com.

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Joshua Ray “Lunchbox” Bryant Joshua Ray “Lunchbox” Bryant, 25, a gentle giant with a big loving heart that knew no boundaries, passed away on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. He was an avid animal lover and liked to go fishing. Josh also enjoyed music and creating abstract art. He was born on November 28, 1990 in Louisville, Kentucky to Dianna (Simers) Bryant and the late Roger “Hot Rod” Bryant. Along with his mother, Josh is survived by his siblings, Lannette Ritchie (Deric), Greg Bryant (Beth), Bradley Bryant (Brittany), Chris Bryant (Ella); grandfather, Richard Simers (Linda); nieces, Jessalyn, AshM A Y 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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ley, Rachael, Amanda, Lilly, Alexis, Rae-Rae, Kayla, Naomi, Nora; aunts and uncles, Lyn Becht (Dave), Lesa Poore-Botkin, Jerry Poore (Theresa), Mark Poor (Teresa); his partner in crime, Kristen; cousins, Stephanie, Caleb; his four-legged companion, Xena; and countless friends whom he loved. Visitation was from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016 and after 11 a.m. Wednesday at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). His funeral service took place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 18 in the chapel at the funeral home with cremation to follow. Contributions in Josh’s memory may be made to the WHAS Crusade for Children (520 W. Chestnut Street, Louisville, KY 40202). To leave a special message for the family, please visit newcomerkentuckiana.com.

Arthur Clinton Elzy Arthur Clinton Elzy, 93, of Louisville, passed away May 13, 2016. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and retired from Texas Gas Corporation after 32 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Lula Elzy; brothers, Delbert, Rudy, Gene and Lee Elzy; daughter, Denise Elzy; and granddaughter, Erin Elzy. Survivors include his wife, Raymalee Elzy; children, Dennis Elzy (Pat) and Linda Moreland (Jerry); granddaughter, Jessica Smith; great-grandson, Ethan Smith; brother, Donald Elzy; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service was 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Evergreen Funeral Home with interment in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation was 2-8 p.m. Monday, May 16.

Gladys Helen (Ullman) Fox Gladys Helen (Ullman) Fox, 90, died peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2016 after briefly residing in

the Episcopal Church Home in Louisville.

served as a hospital volunteer and as a museum docent.

Born on April 24, 1926 in Union City, New Jersey, Gladys was the only child of Sarah and David Ullman. While still attending grade school, she moved with her parents to the Bronx in New York to live closer to other members of her extended family, many of whom were first generation immigrants from Europe. Gladys graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the City College of New York (CCNY) and soon afterward married Arnold Fox, a young Naval officer and fellow CCNY alumnus on June 16, 1946. Their marriage lasted nearly 70 years, ending when Arnold passed away in February of this year. Gladys moved with Arnold from New York City to Pittsburgh, where she raised three children, established many longterm friendships in the community, was a founding member of the reform Jewish congregation Temple Emmanuel in the South Hills of Pittsburgh and pursued working careers in retail sales and later in education. Initially lacking a formal degree in education, she secured a teaching position in comparative religion at a local Catholic parochial high school. During the 1980s, after completing a master’s degree in Education at the University of Pittsburgh in the field of special education, she helped to develop and fund various programs for the Allegheny Intermediate Unit, one of 29 Intermediate Units established in 1971 to support the academic and vocational educational needs of children with physical and cognitive disabilities throughout the state of Pennsylvania. Gladys was an avid reader who enjoyed fine art, music and the rich diversity of world cultures that she was fortunate to encounter first hand, as she traveled extensively with Arnold on business excursions. After retirement, Gladys moved with Arnold to Louisville where she made new friends and, again, became an active member of her local community. Gladys

She was a loving mother to daughter, Sandra (Fox) Herman and husband, Richard of San Diego, and sons, David Fox and wife Susan Bornstein of Louisville and Victor Fox and wife Nancy Liu of Weston, Massachusetts. She loved her grandchildren, Lea (Herman) Rackoff and husband David Rackoff, Jessica Herman, Benjamin Fox and Miriam Fox and her great grandchildren, Dana and Aaron Rackoff. Special thanks to Dr. Jane Cornett for her compassionate care.

Funeral services were 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at Herman Meyer & Son, 1338 Ellison Ave., with burial following in The Temple Cemetery. Visitation began at 12 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be made to The Temple, 5101 U.S. Hwy 42, Louisville, KY 40241 or The Fund for the Arts, 623 W. Main Street, Louisville, KY 40202.

Juanita Nix Spear Howell Juanita Nix Spear Howell, 81, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016. She was a former member of St. Cecilia Church. She is survived by her daughters, Janet Spear McCauley (Jerry) and Nancy Spear Nelson; her grandchildren, Scott, Chris, Jeff (Jessica), Jetta (Bryan), Lauren; her great grandchildren, Caleb, Carly, Marlo and Lyla; friend and caregiver, Debbie Blair. Our family extends our appreciation to the Episcopal Church Home for their compassionate care given to our mother. Mass of Resurrection was 10 a.m. Monday, May 16, 2016 at Good Shepherd Catholic Church, 3511 Rudd Ave. with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation was 1-8 p.m. Sunday, May 15 at J.B. Ratterman & Sons, 2114 W. Market St.

Dorothy Kallam, 85, passed away May 14, 2016. A celebration of life service was held Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at 12 p.m. at Evergreen Funeral Home. Visitation was Monday, May 16 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home. Entombment will be at Evergreen Cemetery.

Daniel Keller On Thursday, May 5, 2016, the Saddlebred industry lost a loving friend and passionate horseman, Daniel Keller. He was born January 30, 1938 in Denver, Colorado. Throughout life many people search for something to be passionate about. Passion found Daniel at a young age when he fell in love with the American Saddlebred. The stunningly bold and beautiful Saddle Horse would go on to bring Daniel many years of excitement, laughter and, ultimately, joy. As a young man, Daniel showed under Martin Cockriel’s guidance with his beloved 5-gaited mare, Windsor’s Fascination (Missy). Missy went on to be a staple broodmare for the Saddlebred world. She produced Commander’s Martha and Lady Windsor. Both horses won the yearling and 2-year-old fine harness Texas State Futurity Championships in the same year under John Biggins and Don Roby. Commander’s Martha became a broodmare just like her mother Missy and produced the grand 5-gaited mare, Katy Keen. Katy Keen resembled Windsor’s Fascination in many ways. Both horses could rack up a storm and were the epitome of a true show horse. Daniel’s love of the breed called him to move to Kentucky. The bluegrass state was the perfect place to live out his life and passion for horses. In Kentucky, Daniel owned the expressive gaited gelding, Ken Follet, now owned by Frank Jones. Daniel’s next venture was with Star

Salesman (Elvis), who is currently in training at Ventura Farm in Shelbyville, Kentucky. This was Daniel’s last horse to own and treasure. Horses weren’t the only animals Daniel had a heart for. His beautiful Cocker Spaniels, Cary and Grant, whom he loved unconditionally. Cary and Grant went everywhere and did everything with Daniel. Over the years Daniel’s dogs were in attendance at many the horse shows and brought smiles to many faces. Daniel was the type of friend any animal or person would search a lifetime to find. A friend that put others needs before his own, helpful, opinionated, in the best way, and full of life. Animal lovers are a special breed of human, with generosity beaming from their souls, filled with empathy, and with hearts as big as a cloudless sky. Daniel was the perfect representation of an animal lover. Daniel was always there with words of encouragement and found special enjoyment going to horse shows and cheering on his friends and horses. American Saddlebreds leave lasting marks on our hearts. They are such remarkable animals that can be our best friend, our teacher and can create lasting memories. Daniel, and his horses, did that for so many and shared that love and compassion that he will always be remembered and sorely missed by all that were lucky enough to know him.

Kelin Patrick MacDonald Kelin Patrick MacDonald, 29, of Louisville, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, May 12, 2016. Kelin was a 2004 graduate of St. Xavier in Louisville. He was peaceful and compassionate to everyone he met. Kelin was artisic, loved working with clay and making pottery and was so great with kids. Recently, he spent his favorite summer working at his uncle Mike’s camp in Colorado, where he loved working and teaching young campers, spending time in nature, hiking and making new friends. While in Louisville, he was always a help to his dad fixing, building and tinkering. He loved to learn new things.

Kelin was an avid UK Basketball fan and religiously and passionately watched all their games many times with his beloved Uncle Lance. He loved spending time at the lake with his Dad, hanging out with the wonderful neighbors and driving the boat. One of his favorite things to do was simply hanging out with his mom and his Meme. Kelin had a special place in his heart for animals, especially his black lab, Buddy. Kelin is survived by his loving parents, Paige Hincks (Alan) and Patrick MacDonald (Becky); grandparents; Joyce Muessle, Buddy and Mary Beth Muessle, James and Barbara MacDonald, Wendell and Judy Selzer; uncles, Lance Muessle, Doug Muessle, Todd MacDonald (Antonella), Mike MacDonald (Maren) and aunt Terri Newkirk (Darren); and his younger cousins, London, Taggert, Finley, Leighton, Alex, Marissa and Zach, who loved to spend time with Kelin, as he was so patient and would play tirelessly with them. We’re very thankful for Kelin’s good friend Erica Pearsall who knew him better than any friend. Visitation was held at Highlands Funeral Home, 3331 Taylorsville Road, Louisville, KY 40205, on Monday, May 16, 2016 from 2-8 p.m. The funeral service was 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2016 at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 1960 Bardstown Road with private burial at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Kelin are suggested to the Kelin MacDonald Memorial Fund. This fund was established to help those struggling with addiction or other dependancies, as well as other causes that were dear to Kelin’s heart. Contributions by check can be made at any Chase Bank nationally.

Thomas Patrick McCarthy

Thomas Patrick McCarthy, 71, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2016, at Baptist East Hospital in Louisville. Tom

was born in Sioux City, Iowa on Friday, October 13, 1944 to June and Jack McCarthy. Due to a series of Dad's corporate transfers, Tom went on to live in Schenectady, NY; Elgin and Elmhurst, IL; Grosse Point Park, MI; and St. Paul, MN, before finally landing in Louisville in 1957, a place he always called home and never wanted to leave. Tom attended Holy Spirit, St. Xavier, the University of Kentucky and UK law school and went on to practice law in Louisville for many years. More than anything, Tom loved his family, his many friends and neighbors, a good time, especially Derby time, bow ties and the game of golf, which he referred to as therapy. His favorite sign-off was "Keep it in the fairway," which, for the most part, he did. He was a devoted, caring son, a loving brother and a loyal friend. If ever there was someone who would willingly give you the shirt off his back, it was Tom. Predeceased by his parents and brother, Michael, Tom leaves his brother, Peter (Dita); his sisters, Katie (Woody) and Molly (Dick); sister-in-law, Catharin McCarthy; his nieces and nephews, Sarah, Michael, Justin, Braz, Tim (Lisa), Stephan (Kim), Ari, Cedar Rose, Patrick and Mary Claire, for whom he will forever be "Uncle Kitty;" and his good friend and daily Jumble partner, Sue Cummer. The family wishes to thank the many doctors and nurses who provided such wonderful care to Tom during his 13-year journey with prostate cancer and especially those on Baptist East's Palliative Care unit whose kindness eased his transition to a better, pain-free eternal life. In accordance with Tom's wishes, his body was donated to the University of Louisville Medical School and there will be no funeral. A memorial celebration will be announced at a later date. For those wishing to honor Tom, the family suggests making a donation to the Baptist Health Foundation-The Palliative Care Fund (baptisthospitalfoundation. org) in his name. V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M • M A Y 1 9 , 2 0 1 6

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Senior Cards Shine

Sunday, May 15 at Patterson Stadium proved to be a powerful Senior Day for the Cards, fans and three individual senior players. Pitchers Kyle Funkhouser and Anthony Kidston and first baseman Danny Rosenbaum had the opportunity to celebrate their four years at UofL, receiving framed jerseys and vocal fanfare, before the game. The moment was particularly poignant for Funkhouser, who turned down the chance in the draft last year in order to focus on getting a UofL college world series under his belt first. Perhaps because of this determination, Funkhouser had one of the best games he’s had all season, managing to keep No. 10 NC state off the board in the first. Funkhouser then pitched his seventh strikeout of the game in the seventh, only allowing two hits. Kidston relieved his fellow pitcher in style, getting two strikeouts of his own and ending the game 6-1 in favor of the Cards.

Nick Solak hits the ball, keeping the momentum going for the Cards.

Drew Ellis and Danny Rosenbaum share a hug after Ellis hit in a two-run home run.

UofL’s Kyle Funkhouser pitches one of his best games of the season.

Corey Ray rounds first base.

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UofL’s Danny Rosenbaum makes it safely to first after NC State’s Preston Palmeiro drops the catch.

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ince he brought Rick Pitino here in 2001, Louisville Athletic Director Tom Jurich has seen three different football coaches leave the Derby City for what they hoped would be greener pastures.

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The Dynamic Duo said when talking about his quest to replace Crum. “I feel, at this point, Coach Pitino is really who I want to focus on.”

To this day, Jurich maintains that there was no deal in place with Pitino at the time he made that statement. That being the case, this was a still-green athletic direcMIKE tor who had just made a move that RUTHERFORD was wildly unpopular with a seg@cardchronicle In the weeks, or sometimes ment of the fan base that was still months, leading up to each depargetting to know him, stating definture, Jurich has found himself fielding informal itively and explicitly that he had his sights set questions from friends, colleagues and associates on the biggest fish in the coaching pond at about the growing buzz of an exodus. In all of that time. It’s a move that I’m not sure any these instances, his stance has been something athletic director, then or now, not named Tom resembling the following: Jurich could pull off successfully. “I’m not going to beg (insert football coach’s Pitino’s doing the un-thinkable and signing name here) to stay,” Jurich will say. “We have the with Louisville gave Jurich the cachet needed best college basketball coach in the world here. to start making the moves that would lay the If this place is good enough for him, then why foundation for the success UofL would enjoy shouldn’t it be good enough for (insert football over the course of the next 15 years. It also coach’s name here)? If he wants to go, that’s on spawned a core of trust that has remained, and him, but I’m definitely not going to beg him to still remains, at the center of one of the most stay. I shouldn’t need to.” important relationships in the history of Cardinal athletics. For all the triumphs that Jurich has enjoyed during his tenure at Louisville, there still might That core of trust has been tested a number not be a bigger one than the hiring and sustained retention of Pitino. There certainly hasn’t been a more important one.

of times since 2001 but never more so than in the last six months. Even during the darkest and most unpredictable of times, it has endured. “We went through a tough year, and Tom stood by me 100 percent,” Pitino said in a radio interview on 93.9 The Ville. “I didn’t have to prove to him that I didn’t know anything. He knew right away that I didn’t know anything. He knows what I believe in as far as rules are concerned. His support made me not even think for one second about packing it in. It made me just dig in and focus on doing the right things to get our program through this.” The two biggest names associated with Louisville athletics have now co-existed in the Derby City for the better part of two decades, and there’s no indication that either is headed anywhere else any time soon. Appropriately enough, the current contracts for both men run out in the same year: 2026. “Tom Jurich is the best AD in the business,” Pitino said. “He could tell me, ‘I know it’s dirty, I know it’s murky, but you’re going to have to swim across the Ohio River. Even though you’re not a great swimmer.’ I’d say let me put a wetsuit on at least, and there I’d go. Obviously, Tom and I, we’ll probably go out together some time in the future.” VT

Jurich had barely been at Louisville three full years before recognizing that a chapter of the men’s basketball program needed to be brought to an end. Unfortunately for him, the chapter just so happened to be the most entertaining and eventful of all those in the basketball program’s lengthy story. On the same day that Denny Crum announced his retirement after 30 years of serving as UofL’s men’s basketball coach, Jurich made a statement that sent a matching, if not larger, ripple throughout the Louisville sports world. “What I’ve tried to focus on is who would be the best fit and who would do the best job and who I would enjoy working with,” Jurich

Tom Jurich helps Rick Pitino celebrate an impressive 700 career victories in 2014.

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Coach Cal’s team was 23-8 for the season and 13-5 in the SEC. UK is co- champs with A&M.

Some Not-So-New News

n the first season of “Saturday Night Live,” Chevy Chase hosted the Weekend Update. For weeks, after the death of Spanish strongman Generalissimo Franco in November 1975, Chase would lead off the segment by intoning, “Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead.”

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It was the repetition that made it a joke. That plus the “news” that little changes from week to week. I get the same feeling from seeing the “news” every week that “Marques Bolden has set a deadline for his decision.” Latest deadline: last Sunday. Duke? Kentucky? What has kept it from becoming a “ho-hum, who cares?” story is the rising tension between the two coaches. The latest episode involved the revelation by 2017 recruit Hamidou Diallo that Duke tried to sell him on his life after college, Kentucky on his NBA chances after college. Frankly, I don’t see the difference. But John Calipari, who clearly gets bored during the off-season, took the occasion to explain his “vision of the program,” a multi-installment series for local sportswriters. In it, he rapped “other coaches” for creating this false duality, as if at “other schools” a kid can play out his dream in the NBA, or his second dream as a surgeon at the Mayo Clinic. And so, the gloves are off. (Or are they on?) In this corner, Mike Krzyzewski. The man M A Y 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

who represents everything that’s good about college basketball. Somehow, through sheer integrity, he’s built an athletic powerhouse at a tiny school (enrollment: 15,000) where the academic bar couldn’t be higher. (It’s not true that the enrollment exam for basketball recruits is spelling Krzyzewski’s name right, but that would be pretty exacting.)

And in this corner, John Calipari. The man who represents everything that’s wrong with college basketball. Somehow, with what must be a sheer lack of integrity, he has recruited the best high school basketball players to his behemoth of a state school (enrollment: 28,500) where the academic bar for basketball recruits is spelling UK. Krzyzewski disdains the one-and-done. He gets only kids who want to spend four years at Durham, soaking up his coaching and Duke’s academics. He runs a clean program, never a whisper of impropriety. He goes into living rooms around the country, promising recruits a four-year trip to NCAA title-land and writes down on a piece of paper the glories of a Duke diploma that he puts in mama’s hand. And if that rare kid says “so long” after his freshman season, well, hey, this is America, land of the free – and Duke is the best of what America stands for. So best wishes, Jahlil; best wishes, Kyrie; best wishes, Jabari. We know you benefited from your incomparable year at Duke. We know the pressures at home were great. We know you’d have preferred to stay in school if it were up to you. Krzyzewski runs a spotless program – he’s just powerless to stop the tidal wave that was

begun by you...know...who... Calipari lives for the one-and-done. He goes into living rooms around the country, promising recruits a lottery pick if they come to Kentucky, and writes down on a piece of paper a seven-figure salary that he puts in mama’s hand. He embraces Anthony and Karl-Anthony as they get called to the podium on draft night while he’s motioning to all the Bams and Maliks out there that this will be you a year from now. Best wishes, Julius; best wishes, Nerlens; best wishes, Jamal. We know you benefited from your few months at Kentucky. We’ll mail you your transcripts. Calipari runs a dirty program – everyone knows what happened at UMass and Memphis – he’s just so smarmy smart that he never gets caught...not directly. This is what the national basketball conversation would have us believe, even as Duke is fast catching up to Kentucky as a one-and-done factory. And it has really come to a head this spring, as the two schools have their most powerful freshmen classes in history yet continue to scramble over Bolden. Some people have said Bolden now favors Duke because his mother thinks he’ll take a stronger freshman English class during his fleeting fancy on the Durham campus. However, someone must have convinced the kid that Kentucky has a world-class American History 101 lecturer because he can’t seem to make up his mind between the two schools. He’ll decide, of course – eventually. Either way, he’ll tell his mother a year from now that she’s a wealthy woman. And Generalissimo Franco is still dead. VT PHOTO BY VICTORIA GRAFF

The New Orleans Saints selected former UofL defensive lineman Sheldon Rankins 12th in the first round of the National Football League draft last month. Last weekend, Rankins arrived in the Big Easy for the Saints’ rookie minicamp. He signed a four-year $12.8 million contract with a $7.5 million signing bonus. Garland Gillen with WVUE-TV in New Orleans sat down with the Georgia native. Who called you before the pick? Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis. I just remember we’re sitting around the house, New Orleans is up and I’ve got my phone on the counter. I was just waiting on a call, something told me that maybe New Orleans might make that call. I put my phone on the counter, I saw it vibrate, 504, I knew who it was, picked up and the rest is history.

ber how it all played out. I’ve had numerous sacks in my career, but that’s the one I’ll never forget.

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It happened in the Superdome. Is that something that came to mind at all when they picked you?

That’s just kind of surreal that that’s where I’ll be playing my NFL career. Hopefully I can get many more in that stadium.

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Were there screams in the house? It was crazy. As soon as I picked up the phone, my mom comes running over, and I’m trying to keep her quiet for as long as I can to continue talking. As soon as I hung up the phone, the house went crazy. Everybody was screaming, jumping all over me. It’s something I’ll always remember. Your sophomore year you had two interceptions. How does an interior defensive lineman have two interceptions? Sometimes you’re just in the right place at the right time. Especially on my first one when I picked off a shovel pass, just kind of in the right place at the right time. I mean it shows some of the athleticism that I’ve always prided myself on. One summer or spring in high school did you play running back? I played running back most of my freshman year, and then obviously kept growing, kept getting bigger. They were like, maybe you can play a little defense for us, and it turns out it worked out for the best. Your first sack came in the Sugar Bowl in 2013 against Florida. Do you remember much about that play? Never forget the first one. I remember the play call. I remember everything. I remem-

You created a Twitter account after getting drafted. How did you manage to stay away from social media?

much Falcons gear. I was a huge Michael Vick fan growing up, so I had all his jerseys, all his shoes. Can’t fit in them anymore, so it doesn’t really matter. The only black and red stuff I have now is Louisville stuff. You played inside and outside in college. The Saints have said they anticipate using you inside, does that appeal to you? I’ve played it all. Coach [Todd] Grantham did a great job of utilizing my athleticism all up and down the line. Going into that organization, I’m just going to try to learn whatever they need me to learn and to attack the offense wherever they need me to line up. VT

I’ve always been a guy who has stayed to himself. Always been a laid back, relaxed kind of guy. Never was trying to be seen all the time. It kind of came natural. It was one of those things where I never really tried to stay off of it – it’s just kind of who I was. Are you a quiet leader? If you ask guys, I don’t say a lot, but when I say something, everybody listens. I’m that guy. That’s just my personality. I’m going to be quiet, but I’m going to come to work every day and I look forward to carrying that on in the NFL. Have you already thrown out all your Falcons gear? I never really had too

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Triple Crown Mania Take 2: Nyquist Goes for the Second Jewel

n the heels of last year’s Triple Crown sweep by eventual Horse of the Year and future Hall of Famer American Pharoah comes a reminder why it took 37 years to find a successor to 1978 Triple Crown champ Affirmed.

task, although challengers and non-believers abound. As of this writing on Tuesday, at least 11 rivals were expected to step into the Pimlico starting gate on Saturday with the goal of denying the Kentucky Derby winner another bit of history.

Derby was only his third race since last November’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile win at Keeneland. The thought here is that the lightly-campaigned favorite should be even stronger with the Derby under his belt, but there’s always the chance that the triumph in the biggest race of them all was more taxing than it appeared.

Even with a win on Saturday, there’s plenty of work to do. Since our centuJOHN ry count rose to 21, three horses earned ASHER triumphs in the first two legs of the Reddam Racing LLC’s Nyquist is, as Triple Crown: War Emblem, Funny you read this, only two or three days away from tak- Cide, Big Brown, I’ll Have Another and Califoring the next step in his bid to duplicate American nia Chrome. Pharoah’s feat. The 141st running of the PreakFunny Cide came the closest of those, fading to ness Stakes is set for Saturday at Baltimore’s Pimlifinish third in the 2004 Belmont Stakes to a revitalco Race Course. ized Empire Maker, who was hampered by an injuWith three classic races packed into a five-week ry when he finished second in the Derby. schedule, there’s no time for idle moments and California Chrome fought through the stretch indecision. The turnaround time between races but could do no better in 2014 than a fourth-place has been one of the things that is most challenging finish to Tonalist, who had missed both the Derby about sweeping the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and and the Preakness because of an injury suffered Belmont Stakes. during the winter in Florida. That factor and the other hurdles that make the War Emblem stumbled out of the starting gate in sweep so elusive are appropriately demanding. The his Belmont and finished eighth behind 70-1 longTriple Crown is among the grandest achievements shot Sarava. Big Brown failed to finish in losing his in Thoroughbred racing and all of sports, with Belmont to longshot Da’ Tara in one of the most American Pharoah being only the 12th horse to bizarre finishes in Triple Crown history. And I’ll earn the title of Triple Crown winner since Sir BarHave Another’s bid for history in the Belmont was ton first swept the three races in 1919. derailed by tendinitis the day before the race as was The Triple Crown is an extraordinarily difficult his bid for racing history. task because it deserves to be. To weaken or dilute So potential hazards loom for Saturday’s Preakthe conditions of the series would serve to lessen ness and the Belmont Stakes three weeks after that, the achievement of future winners, and perhaps but Nyquist seems to be a horse with the tools to somewhat tarnish the legacies of the dozen that are handle most problems he could face on the track. already in the books. His Derby run was remarkSo it is with virtually no rest that unbeaten able as he chased an unexNyquist is at Baltimore’s Pimlico Race Course, pectedly hot pace, blew the where he awaits the 1 3/16th mile race that is race open with a dazzling his second step toward making the roster of Trisurge at the top of the stretch ple Crown winners a baker’s dozen. And with sucand easily held-off his West cess on Saturday, the Doug O’Neill-trained son of Coast rival Exaggerator to Uncle Mo can truly take aim on joining elite com- win the roses in the 13th-best pany in U.S. racing. mile and a quarter time in The roster of American Triple Crown winners Derby history. is easy to recite, for there is only one. Seattle Slew If he should prove vulneremerged with a perfect record from his sweep of able on Saturday, it is most the three races in 1977. likely Nyquist would fall vic-

•The possibility of a speed battle at Pimlico – While the quick Derby pace was not anticipated, the running in the early going at Pimlico figures to be swift and contested. A hot pace, a poor outside post draw and even a little post-Derby fatigue could take a toll in the second jewel of the Triple Crown. But while the pace should be strong on Saturday, Nyquist seems versatile enough to handle any strategy that jockey Mario Gutierrez chooses.

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•Bad luck – That possibility hangs over each horse in any race. Remember Native Dancer’s lone career loss in his hard-luck 1953 Kentucky Derby. “They should have a race that Native Dancer can’t win,” said trainer Bill Winfrey after that one. With Kentucky Derby third-place finisher Gun Runner passing on the Preakness, the major threat to Nyquist in the Preakness again appears to be Exaggerator. Impressive Keeneland allowance winner Stradavari is an interesting, but inexperienced, player, and Churchill Downs-based contenders Cherry Wine and Fellowship have the potential to make some noise. Japan-based Lani’s Derby run was better than it looked, and he could be surging late in a speedy field. For Preakness 141, make my top four: Nyquist, Cherry Wine, Exaggerator and Fellowship. If I’m right, we’ll start talking next week about the prospect of back-to-back Triple Crowns. VT

tim to one of three things:

•Fatigue from chasing the strong Derby fractions – It’s not a big concern, but the

Kentucky Derby winner Nyquist (#13) has a chance to become the second unbeaten winner of the Triple Crown, but first, he must win Saturday’s Preakness Stakes.

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A Standout Sophomore

he took a step into the spotlight as an eighth grader and was met with interest from colleges and universities. Three years later, Taylor Roby says the attention she got was nerve-racking but also exciting as she had something to look forward to as a high school athlete.

more, she has gone 19-1 as a pitcher with a .941 ERA, 162 strikeouts and four no-hitters.

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But pitching isn’t all she can do. Showing flashes of Babe Ruth, Roby has been a power pitcher and a power hitter. In the box, she has batted a remarkable .617 with 13 doubles, 12 home runs and 39 runs batted in. As a pitcher, she will keep you from scoring and, as a hitter, make it grueling for opposing pitchers to keep her from driving in runs.

The sophomore pitcher at Bullitt East received interest from Florida State, Ohio State and Jacksonville, but she decided to settle the curiosity by verbally committing to the University of Louisville.

“When you have Taylor Roby on the mound, that leads to our offense,” says Hoffman. “She can shut them down in the first and second inning, and we can come up and score a couple runs.”

In her mind, Louisville was always the decision. “In my mind, I always thought Louisville would be a great decision because I always wanted to be close to home,” she says. Roby was able to be well acquainted with the Louisville program by “hitting in their backyard,” which went into her decision to become a Cardinal. Now, she considers it to be an honor.

The Chargers have averaged 8.0 runs per game, and with Roby’s perpetual pitching success, the team has had 10 shut outs and has held opponents to just 1.4 runs a game.

Coach Ricky Hoffman, who has coached at Bullitt East for seven seasons, has had Taylor as a player since she was a seventh grader. In her decision to commit early, Hoffman thinks she wanted to be stress free and relieve the pressure of playing in front of coaches and recruiters night in and night out. Roby has deserved the attention in recent years. Through 20 games this year as a sophoPHOTO COURTESY OF MICHELE HOFFMAN

Persistence has made all the difference. Roby’s work ethic is what has made her be the player she is today. “I practice all the time. I practice five out of the seven days,” Roby adds. “When we take an off day, I have a personal trainer. I always have to keep the mindset that I have to try and I have to give 110 percent.” She believes that although she has committed to UofL, she still has to work even harder to get that spot she wants in college. “People say you don’t have to push hard

when you are committed. But I say you do have to push harder when you are committed because you have to strive for what you want to do there.” In regards to Roby’s work ethic, Hoffman adds, “She is one of the hardest working players I have ever had in my seven years here. She is always throwing; she is always calling me to go hit. Even when we have days off, she wants to go hit, and in the summer, she wants to go hit.” Roby says she wants to hit for Louisville once she gets there, which is why she has put so much time into her hitting game. Not only that, being a starting pitcher as a freshman is another goal. With two more years to grow stronger and smarter, Hoffman likes her chances to start as a freshman. “We know she is an overpowering pitcher, and we’ve been working a lot more on her change up. That is going to progress as she gets stronger and older. She is only a sophomore and is learning what her body can do for her. It is just learning more and more about the game. I truly think with two more years of growing and getting mentally stronger, she will be able to start her freshman year at UofL.” Until then, Roby wants to continue to make history at Bullitt East. The Chargers won their first 16 games this year – the best start to a season in school history. As the No. 5 ranked team in the state of Kentucky and with a seamless pitcher like Roby on their side, a district and regional championship and run in the state tournament is well within Bullitt East’s grasp. VT V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M • M A Y 1 9 , 2 0 1 6

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Trinity vs. Christian Academy of Louisville On May 14, the Trinity Shamrocks (24-6) easily trounced their host, the Christian Academy of Louisville Centurions (15-14), to win their third straight game. It was a morning game with particularly strong showings from Trinity’s Matthew Higgins (27) and Dalton Jones (10). The Centurion’s Johnny Allen (16) did manage to score one run for his team, ending the game with a score of 4-1.

CAL’s Aaron Blake (14) got under a fly ball.

Trinity’s Matthew Higgins (27) hit a short grounder right back to the pitcher’s mound.

Brandon Pfaadt (27) made contact during his first at bat.

CAL’s Casey Brown (22) hit a grounder across the infield.

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Blake Carlisle (8) hit the dirt and safely advanced to second base.

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Matthew Higgins (6) waited for his pitch.

Distinctly Beautiful CAL’s Blake Carlisle (8) chalked up an out after stopping a fly ball.

Trinity’s Dalton Jones (10) scored the first run of the game.

Garret McIntire (15) positioned himself to make the out at first base.

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March of Dimes held their March for Babies Greater Louisville walk at Waterfront Park on the morning of May 14. Attendees participated as individuals and as teams and came out in droves to show their support for the mission of March of Dimes – to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

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Jewish Family & Career Services (JFCS) has a decade-long history of honoring immigrants who strengthen and enrich the fabric of the country with their annual MOSAIC Awards event. This year’s honorees are Dr. Emma Birks of Great Britain, Dr. Manuel Grimaldi of Spain, Oksana Master of Ukraine, Thangam “Sam” Rangaswamy of India and Dr. Riaan van Zyl of South Africa. We took the opportunity to sit down with Beverly Bromley, director of development and marketing at JFCS, to learn more about the history and tradition behind this event. What are the MOSAIC Awards, and what can guests expect at the event? The MOSAIC Awards, an acronym representing Multicultural Opportunities for Success & Achievement In our Community, is the signature fundraising dinner event held annually to benefit Jewish Family & Career Services. Each year since 2006, JFCS has honored five or six international Americans who have made exceptional contributions in their professions while also giving back to our community. A reception begins at 5 p.m. at the Louisville Marriott Downtown. The JFCS Navigate Enterprise Center will feature a Business Showcase highlighting new business owners who have received training and loans from the Center. It’s an opportunity for these micro-entrepreneurs to promote their new businesses to a large audience and gain new customers. The dinner and awards follow in the ballroom at 6:30 p.m. Rick Van Hoose and Event Chair Barbara Sexton Smith will emcee the program. Why is the ceremony important for JFCS? In early 2004, the agency was looking to establish a signature fundraising event that represented its mission. A select group of community event specialists met to develop an event that would complement the agency’s mission. At that time, and even now, the country saw a significant rise in anti-immigrant sentiment. Since JFCS was originally founded to assist in the resettlement of immigrants – to “welcome the stranger” – JFCS decided to refocus the spotlight on the positive aspects of immigrants in our community, the value they bring to our city through their professional successes and the contributions they are making locally and globally. It was believed that international Americans make Louisville a more richly diverse community. Providing programs and services for international Americans has been a part of the JFCS mission since its founding in 1908. By recognizing the honorees who have succeeded in various fields, we underscore the importance that international Americans have made in our community and recognize and spotlight the crucial role that newcomers play in creating a vibrant community. JFCS, through its Navigate Enterprise Center and workforce development efforts, provides the skills and M A Y 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

tools for international Americans to build a new life through their work, education and integration into the community. The event also has attracted businesses, corporations, ethnic groups and individuals who have become event sponsors and supporters of the agency because they understand that international Americans are a vital part of our community and want to welcome them. They also have learned about the services that JFCS provides, which have helped the agency to grow and become more involved as a community asset. How have the Awards grown over the years? We have invited many people throughout the community to participate in the organization of this event and have enlisted well-known folks to be our honorary chairs: David Jones Jr. and Mary Gwen Wheeler, Kent and Kathy Oyler, Bill Samuels Jr., Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, Mayor Greg Fischer and Dr. Alex Gerassimides, Jerry and Madeline Abramson and this year, former honoree Paul Diaz and his wife, Viki, to name a few. These supporters have brought new people to the event every year. The event showcases inspiring stories of people coming to America and how much they love being American citizens. We also have a large number of returning guests and sponsors every year. The Awards have gained the respect of being THE event that recognizes international Americans in our community. The MOSAIC Awards have long recognized some impressive individuals. Who has been honored in the past? All the honorees are out-

standing in their own right, but some more wellknown individuals are Dr. Muhammad Barbar, outspoken leader and voice of reason in Louisville’s Muslim community; Dr. Roberto Bolli, a UofL cardiologist researching using patients’ own heart stem cells to help their hearts recover from heart failure; Yung Nguyen, an entrepreneur who founded the victim notification program used throughout the U.S.; John Rosenberg, a civil rights attorney during the Kennedy era and director of AppalReD for 28 years in rural Eastern Kentucky; Vincenzo Gabriele, restaurateur extraordinaire; and Elizabeth Kizito Bartlett, entrepreneur and Louisville’s “Cookie Lady.” Is this a ticketed event? If so, is it too late to purchase them? Tickets to the event are $125 per person, and table sponsorship starts at $1,500. Reservations should be made by May 20. VT

Executive Director of JFCS Judy Freundlich Tiell, owner and editor of El Kentubano and 2015 Honoree Luis David Fuentes and previous Board Chair Debbie Friedman.

P H O T O C O U R T E S Y O F B E V E R LY B R O M L E Y

A national foundation dedicated to funding pediatric cancer research, Alex’s Lemonade Stand encourages participants of all ages across the country to set up their own lemonade stand to join in the fundraising.

We at The Voice-Tribune held our very own Alex’s Lemonade Stand on Fourth Street Live! on Wednesday, May 18. Not only were we able to raise money for a great cause, but we also had a lot of fun! Check out the step-by-step guide below to learn how to hold your own lemonade stand, and for more information visit

alexslemonade.org 1. REGISTER YOUR LEMONADE STAND! Choose your location, date and time, and register your Alex’s Lemonade Stand at louisville.nm.com. Email a Northwestern Mutual representative, and they’ll get you started with your very own fundraising kit!

2. SPREAD THE WORD! Let everyone know what you're doing. When you register your stand, you’ll automatically receive an online fundraising page you can share with friends on social media or in emails. It’s a great way to receive donations from people who may not be able to attend your stand. Put up fliers and contact local radio, newspapers and TV stations to get the word out. Be sure to check out the downloads available online!

3. HOLD YOUR STAND! The big day is here – have fun! Alex’s Lemonade Stand suggests that instead of putting a price on each cup of lemon-

ade, simply ask for a donation. Be sure to let your supporters know that you can accept checks and text donations as well as cash. Consider adding on a raffle or selling baked goods or craft items at your stand to maximize your donations. Be creative – the sky is the limit!

4. SEND IN YOUR DONATIONS! That was fun, now what? After your stand, send your donations. You’ll receive a return envelope in your fundrasing kit, or you can download the form and mail it in. Don’t forget to include your event ID number!

5. ALEX’S LEMONADE STAND FUNDS PROMISING RESEARCH PROJECTS! Alex’s Lemonade Stand take your donation and use it to help fund childhood cancer research. Researchers fill out grant applications that the organization’s expert scientific advisory board reviews and scores. The research projects with the best scores get funded. Check out a full list of funded projects online! V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M • M A Y 1 9 , 2 0 1 6

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The Bard Behind Bars

spective audience members must sign here’s a false notion in up for the production they wish to our society that dicsee at least two weeks in advance and tates that art – espesubmit to a background check. Once cially performance art – is these hoops are jumped through, merely diverting. The belief however, the sheer power of the work being done is on full display and its persists that there is little Arts & benefits are obvious. or no value or substance to Entertainment Howard Ralston is a former inmate it beyond what an audience of the Luther Luckett Correctional member can enjoy during a BEN Facility as well as a past SBB particiweekend matinee. This idea GIERHART pant, and he is one of the program’s not only limits the transcen@BenGierhart_BEP most vocal champions. “It’s not just dental and transformative about acting. It’s like a family of peonature of good art for the audience, ple. They keep you out of trouble and make you but it cheapens the power it holds for want to stay out of trouble,” says Ralston. He claims that the therapeutic nature of the process its participants as well. has led to his success outside of prison.

At this point, Matt Wallace is well known for having served as the producing artistic director of Kentucky Shakespeare for nearly three years. What many don’t know is that he has been working with Shakespeare Behind Bars – a separate nonprofit organization that facilitates the education and production of Shakespeare plays for inmates in multiple prisons and rehabilitation centers across the state. “When I took the position of artistic director at the Festival, I had to sort of take a step back at Shakespeare Behind Bars, but I remained as the volunteer director of the Luther Luckett program. Curt Tofteland, the founder of the program is the artistic director,” says Wallace. “I just couldn’t quit the work I was doing in the prison completely. I loved it too much.” It’s easy to see why. Attaining access to the production is not an arduous process, but it is one that requires a lot of planning and patience. ProM A Y 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

From the actor’s perspective, the production process is wholly unique and can take about a year. “I will hand them the scripts for ‘Julius Caesar,’ which is the play we’re doing next year. They take the summer to get to know the play, to read it or take some time off. They think about what role speaks to them, and they cast the play themselves over the summer,” informs Wallace. Unlike in the professional acting world, those participating in the play are in charge of the casting. “We always want them to pick the role for personal reasons or a personal connection. Interestingly, we’ve had guys pick the role because they can’t connect to it. It’s not always literal. It’s a time for them to explore parts of themselves they haven’t explored before,” says Wallace. For example, Wallace reveals that

many of the actors in the all-male prison choose to portray female characters for the challenge or to access emotions or experiences in unexpected, revelatory ways: “One of our guys playing Lady Macduff was able to make that connection of what his own mother must have experienced being a single mother and hearing tragic news. You look at where they are at the end of the year after something like that, and it’s astonishing. Getting to facilitate that is a real honor.” Ralston attests that sometimes the healing doesn’t necessarily take place in performance, under the guise of character: “Sometimes instead of rehearsal, we had deep therapy sessions. My father passed away while I was in there, and that was the only place I wanted to be.” One of the recurrent themes of the program is choices and their consequences. Ralston admits that he and most in the prison have done something to place themselves there, but just because that’s the case doesn’t mean they are unable to make better choices in the future. “The program makes you think about your life. It shows you redemption for people. It shows punishment for people. It shows you choices. A lot of people who get out of there don’t return because it opens your eyes, and to show your family that you’re doing great positive things is a great feeling.” Shakespeare Behind Bars’ process begins anew this summer, so it will be another year before a full-fledged production is accessible to the public. When “Julius Caesar” opens close to this time next year, however, make it a point to attend. The life that changes may be your own. VT PHOTOS COURTESY OF SHAKESPEARE BEHIND BARS

Composing Your Body

by CHRIS TEDESCO Owner, Personal Trainer at Body Quest Personal Training

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tarting a weight-loss plan can be confusing and very frustrating. There are so many programs out there that claim to be the quickest or most effective solution. So what should you do? Where should you start?

In my 20 years as a personal trainer, I have seen thousands of clients struggle with this same question. I always coach my clients to consider two basic questions: What do you eat and how do you exercise? First, honestly assess your current eating behaviors. Do you eat out of boredom or stress? Do you have a busy lifestyle with no time to cook a healthy meal? Maybe you have a sweet tooth and can’t go to bed without a little dessert. Or maybe you make reasonable choices but your portions are too big. I’ve seen many clients that had amazing self-control when it came to food but struggled to moderate their alcohol intake, resulting in the consumption of hidden calories. Over the years, I’ve realized that trying to force someone into a specific diet plan almost always leads to disappointment and failure. Rather than encouraging my clients to eliminate foods from their diet or carry a food scale around in their purses, I concentrate on behavior modification. Emily is a client that came to me a few months ago wanting to lose weight for an anniversary trip to Hawaii. I asked her to keep a food journal for a week and write down everything she ate. Once she started keeping track, she realized she mindlessly ate several handfuls of candy at work every day. She didn’t even realize it! Once she acknowledged the behavior that was setting her back, she could finally start to eliminate it from her daily routine. The second question to ask yourself is how are you getting your activity each week. You have probably read articles like this that encouraged you to get active by doing things like taking the stairs instead of the elevator or parking at the back of the lot at the grocery store. Unfortunately, these activities will not make a significant difference for anyone wanting to lose weight. My clients focus on metabolic resistance training (MRT), an exercise philosophy that works to change your P H OTO B Y A N TO N I O PA N TOJ A

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body composition. Changing your body composition is different than just losing weight. It shapes and sculpts your body, allowing for a healthier, more attractive form. MRT builds lean muscle and, at the same time, burns more calories than cardio or weight-only training. This means that, while your scale might not show a dramatic change, the minute you put on your skinny jeans, you will see the results of all your hard work. One thing that deters many of my clients is the number on the scale. The single best thing you can do for yourself is lose the scale and replace it with an item from your closet that you haven’t worn in a long time. Use that dress or those pants as your measurement tool. You will see the results more accurately than looking at the scale. And your friends don’t see the scale anyway, but they will see you looking amazing in your clothes! By embracing metabolic resistance training and honestly assessing your eating habits, you can see dramatic results just like those of my clients. If you want more help, just call my studio and mention that you are a Voice-Tribune reader. We are happy to offer you two complimentary sessions to help kick off your weightloss adventure. VT To reach BodyQuest, call 502.836.6709 or visit bodyquestpersonaltraining.com.

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The Triumph of Varanese

ers,” he reasons. “I’ll create dishes and his August, it will be be like, ‘Oh wow, this is awesome – nine years since John I love it.’ But then as a chef, you get Varanese opened his bored doing the same thing, and so beloved eponymous eatery you’re always looking for the new inspion Frankfort Avenue. Though ration.” the success of Varanese the A rotating specials list serves as a Tastes restaurant is undeniable and sort of outlet for that creativity and always keeps things fresh and seasoncertainly longstanding, the REMY al – and it’s one of Varanese’s favorpassion of Varanese the man, SISK ite aspects of his business. “We have @LouisvillesRemy who just opened River House an 1,100-square-foot garden out back, and The Levee, is just as palpable as and we grow a bunch of edible flowers, some berever. ries, the hottest peppers in the world, tomatoes, Varanese grew up in Cleveland and got his training in Charleston before arriving in Louisville in 1998. He opened Varanese in August 2007 and has been working ceaselessly ever since to maintain his and his restaurant’s stellar reputation. The menu at Varanese has long been celebrated due, at least partially, to its creativity. “It’s eclectic with some new-American influences, a little Mediterranean, a little Southern – it has plenty of room for some creativity,” Varanese describes. The menu undergoes a few alterations every 12 to 18 months, but there are several items on the menu that guests have come to adore – such as the pecan-encrusted sea bass – that will never leave. “There are certain items you really don’t want to get away from if they’re real crowd-pleasM A Y 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

to go to work with a whole new staff and develop another concept while knowing this place is in good hands, and I don’t have to micromanage it. These guys are executing my vision, and they’re doing a really great job with it.” Currently, a few new items have just hit the Varanese menu much to the delight of customers both new and old. Executive Chef Erik Abraham is particularly excited about the assorted charcuterie plate, which he says has been a remarkably lengthy process to bring to fruition as the meat is all aged in house. Meanwhile, the Mediterranean side of the menu comes out with the

herbs – right now there’s radishes, greens and kale in the ground. We have a variety of things that we can pick and create for specials and different things ... Those are the things I guess I look forward to – the seasons changing and getting new products to play with,” he explains.

But there’s far more to the restaurant than the menu. One of Varanese’s preeminent philosophies actually regards how all these elements come together. “It’s about doing a lot of little things right,” he affirms. “The four-seasons patio, the water wall, the jazz, all the way down to the white tablecloths and a great staff that really enjoys what they do.” Indeed, Varanese openly credits his team, which has exhibited very little turnover, with much of his success. “I think that’s been really key in my success – being able to retain a great staff,” he asserts. “And that gives me the ability

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The new barbeque duck confit eggrolls have already proved to be a hit, and the slow braised lamb shank with a creamy potato, Parmesan and caramelized leek hash; braised collard greens; and a natural pan sauce is also proving popular. For Varanese, he is certainly glad to have these items in place as it’s been a challenge to continuously split his time between Varanese, River House and The Levee. Going forward, Varanese is looking forward to finally sitting back and taking a break from his ceaseless enterprise. “I’m getting to a point now where I’m happy with where things are, and I don’t need to keep extending myself and creating more and more challenges,” he says with a smile. The success is assuredly well earned at Varanese, and with monthly wine dinners and other events, there’s no end in sight. At last, Varanese can relax and oversee the eateries he has masterfully built, as he points out, “At some point, you have to enjoy the fruits that you’ve created.” VT Varanese is located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue. For more information, call 502.899.9904 or visit varanese.com.

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new crispy beef tenderloin meatballs, which are topped with diced tomatoes, red grapes, cucumbers, red onions and feta cheese in a curry-yogurt sauce.

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the timeless nature and challenge of et me make one thing arcade games, allows adult gamers the abundantly clear: Video opportunity to grab a beer, some tasty games are not just for litsnacks and lose a few hours. tle kids. Sure, many of us have When I first walk into Recbar, I’m distinct, fond memories of video impressed with just how busy it is. Mind games from our youth – a periyou, I may be rusty, but I love video Out & About games. I was ready, however, to temper od when the time to enjoy them my own feelings and expectations with BEN was undoubtedly more abunthe knowledge that I had a bias. Just dant. Some of us may even be GIERHART because this seemed like a great way to @BenGierhart_BEP veterans from the wild-west spend an evening to me didn’t change days of gaming with such clasthe fact that I had to consider that a sics as “Pong,” “Adventure” and “Tem- video game arcade might struggle in a tight marpest.” Arcade games are a whole new ket. Niche or not, the place was full, and despite the breed of animal, however, and Recbar, a ample array of game stations, nearly each of them had someone taking a turn. I was also pleased to new bar and dining venue with a focus on notice that the gamers present were of varied race, the social aspect of gaming, has opened to gender and age. Sure, the dominant demographic bring nostalgia, old-school challenge and was 20-something male, but it was not as much the fun to anyone who remembers gripping rule as I expected it to be. that joystick or controller with sweat and I decided to take a moment to get my bearings and take in my surroundings. Another area gritty determination. The concept behind any bar is to afford patrons a place to let loose, a place where the distractions are numerous and the worries nonexistent. For anyone who likes video games – whether it be “Galaga” or “Halo” – there simply are no worries in the world of the game. This fact, when coupled with M A Y 1 9 , 2 0 1 6 • V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

and an intense tournament-style bout of gaming going on in the back. I could be wrong, but it seemed like there was some sort of substantial cash prize at stake. Finally, I ran into Corey Sims, who – with Tony Thomas – serves as one half of the team responsible for all the success Recbar has so far enjoyed. He was quick to make me feel welcome. Treating me to Recbar’s late-night limited menu – a breakfast burger served on waffles is more than enough to get me to come back earlier in the day – Sims set me up with some pretzel bites and beer cheese as well as some Buff Chicken Rolls, which were essentially

of the bar was more traditional, containing few games and more tables and seating. There was even access to a generous patio area outside. The bar was expectedly crowded, but I treated myself to an Apocalypse Cream-ation Ale – a personal favorite – anyway. Continuing to tour the place, I saw some arcade titles that made my heart race as well as some crowded table-top games, skee ball

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buffalo chicken and mozzarella cheese wrapped in crispy egg rolls. He also gave me a rocks glass filled with tokens, and like a kid again, I ran back out into the bar to play. This may seem silly to some of you, but it was my mother who got me hooked on gaming. So in her honor, I found her signature game in the lineup: “Galaga.” I have a theory that the older the game, the more challenging it is. It’s not anything that holds up under any amount of real scrutiny, but it’s a fun exercise to imagine that the original generation of gamers had it rough, that they paved the way for all the streamlined computer-generated adventures we enjoy today. Between “Galaga” and “Pac-Man” – another favorite of my mother’s – I lost more than a few tokens, and it took a display of willpower that I did not know that I possessed to move on to other options. There were so many other games to try, and I didn’t want to be that guy to hog a particular machine after all. Next, I traipsed through the annals of my own childhood video game memory and revisited such titles as “Metal Slug,” “Mortal Kombat,” “The House of the Dead,” “Spider-Man: The Video Game” and “X-Men: Children of the Atom.” The only game that was nowhere to be found that would have perfectly completed this

trip down memory lane would have been “The Simpsons: The Video Game,” a game located in the Pizza Hut near my childhood home to which I lost many a quarter. It is worth noting, however, that Recbar does have the rare and extremely difficult “Shinobi,” which is a game that I had always wanted to try but could never find in arcade form. This unexpected opportunity more than made up for that small personal disappointment. “We really wanted to bring a concept that blended all aspects – food, dining, beverage,

gaming,” Sims said when I congratulated him on opening such a great and seemingly successful enterprise. If you’re interested but have never touched a joystick; if you’re a seasoned pro; or even if you’re like me, a rusty gamer who may wish to rekindle the magic, Recbar has just the right game to help you unwind. VT Recbar is located at 10301 Taylorsville Road. They can be reached at info@recbarlouisville.com or by calling 502.509.3033. Their hours are Monday-Wednesday 4 p.m.-midnight, Thursday-Friday 4 p.m.-3 a.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-3 a.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-midnight.

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