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Thanks to the Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA), shopping locally is an essential part of the cultural fabric of our community. While Austin and Portland may have officially been “keeping it weird” before us, there is no disputing that Louisville is a leader in the Shop Local movement. Our feature story on Anchal Project offers added motivation for spending money consciously and with your conscience – shop local with a global impact. The nonprofit empowers marginalized women in India by offering them an economic alternative to commercial sex trade. Founder Colleen Clines believes in the power of “design thinking” as a catalyst for positive social change. Anchal’s economic reach has stretched to India, where they have employed over 150 women, and back again, where they have founded Anchal’s dyeScape, a network of gardens that support the cultivation of dye plants for natural textile production. In addition to educating our community about sustainable textile practices, the goal is to provide career opportunities for marginalized women right here in Louisville. To answer a frequent question, and so you can confidently tell your friends all about it, it is pronounced /ON-CHAL/. (My personal mnemonic device is to think of how the colorful scarves they create could be used as a shawl...put “on” this “shawl.”) The actual meaning of the word is “the decorative edge of a sari used to provide comfort and protection to loved ones.” How perfectly fitting for an organization that creates pieces that, while beautiful at first sight, ultimately, generate healthy and financially independent lives for Tonya Abeln families and entire communities. We also check in with Erika Chavez-Graziano, owner and innovator at Cellar Door Chocolates. Even though she is gearing up for what will certainly be a busy Valentine’s Day week for her business, she took the time to fill us in on two exciting new lines of chocolate that are as visually delectable as they are delicious. These local entrepreneurs inspire me with their courage and delight me with their creativity. We are so lucky to be able to claim such novel revolutionaries.

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Anchal Project

By Lisa Hornung

he clothing we buy in the United States today may be cheap. But is it ethical? Was it made by exploitive companies? One Louisville nonprofit is offering a better way to buy clothing and home goods that help bring women out of exploitation and into financial independence.

The Anchal Project was created by Louisvillian Colleen Clines, 31, and some friends, while she was a graduate student in landscape architecture at the Rhode Island School of Design. She took a design for development class, which then took a group trip to India. “I had no intention of starting an organization,” Colleen says. “I was on a trajectory to work at an architecture design firm. In India, I was able to meet a local organization that was working with sex workers and children of sex workers. There was a void in their program, jobs, which we discussed. We kind of took the next steps to continue the conversation after returning to Rhode Island. Being young and 24, we just kind of said, ‘We’ll start an organization!’” That organization now trains female artisans in India and Louisville and then sells their goods online. The women, who before had little opportunity to support themselves, now control their own money and are able to provide for their families in ways they never dreamed before. Anchal started small, selling notebooks and notecards, raising $400 to purchase a

Anchal Founder Colleen Clines walks with locals in India.

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sewing machine, instruction materials and a stipend for the artisans. From there, the organization began to expand. Now it makes products from vintage saris and organic cotton and sells them on its website and in some retail stores. The women who work for Anchal were born into extreme poverty and didn’t have much opportunity in life. Many were forced to marry at a young age. Nazia, for example, was married at 14, and her husband abandoned her at 18. She had a young son and a sick mother to care for, so she turned to prostitution just to feed her family. Recently, her son was diagnosed with tuberculosis, and she still struggles to pay his medical expenses. But without her job with Anchal, she would not be able to get him treatment at all. Nazia has been working for Anchal for

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”In India, I was able to meet a local organization that was working with sex workers and children of sex workers. There was a void in their program, jobs.” more than five years and is now a project assistant. Her son gets an education and has a private tutor, things she wouldn’t be able to provide without Anchal. “We work really hard to make stuff that people like,” Nazia says. “When people buy our products, it means that we can clothe, feed and educate our children.” The United Nations estimates there are 40 million commercial sex workers worldwide and 10 million of them are in India. Commercial sex workers in India are stigmatized and marginalized from society. They are

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Anchal artisans are smart, talented women who are empowered through design training, health benefits, education workshops and financial security.

”The most exciting part is that we’re breaking the cycle of sex working and prostitution with education.” forced into the commercial sex trade because of poverty, lack of education, limited skills and extreme gender inequality. The women become trapped in a vicious cycle, leaving a lasting imprint on their own futures and that of her families. Economically empowering women can change the trajectory of entire families and lead to widespread economic growth. Anchal recognizes both the need for innovative solutions to tackle this global need and the power of design to solve these inequalities. “The most exciting part is that we’re breaking the cycle of sex working and prostitution with education,” Colleen says. “One

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of our artisans has a daughter she’s sending to college, which is major! It’s exciting that we’ve seen such a transformation in just six years.” Anchal has helped 150 women break this cycle and now employs 130 women, many of whom have moved up in the organization to leadership positions. All women employed by Anchal now have their own bank accounts and control their own money. Because they live in an extremely patriarchal culture, some still have husbands attached to their accounts. But because many of them make more money than their husbands, they have power over the family’s financial decisions, Clines explains. Some women have even been able to buy their own homes. Colleen’s sister, Maggie Clines, 27, is the creative director for Anchal. She has successfully developed, designed and grown Anchal’s brand into an internationally recognized organization. Both women are graduates of Sacred Heart and the University

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of Kentucky. They grew up on their family’s land near Fisherville. They are both very proud of the impact their organization has made. “Now [the women] have hope,” Maggie says. “Oftentimes, they didn’t before. Now, they go to the workshop and have a community of supporters, women who have gone through the same things and now they can talk about it with each other.” Anchal also provides education for the women in areas such as financial planning and yoga while also providing health checkups a few times a year. Before working at Anchal, most of the women couldn’t even write their own names. Now, they have learned a skill and basic math skills that help them do their jobs and manage their money. “It’s the small things that really assist in the journey of empowerment and realizing your self-worth,” Maggie Clines says, “because most of these women never really understood that they deserved something more than what they were living. Sometimes it’s something as simple as a front door for a home that had no front door.” Nazia had never been able to afford fresh fruit. She had taken her son to the market and walked an alternate way to avoid the fruit aisle because he loved it so much and she couldn’t afford it. Now she can provide this essential source of vitamins for herself and her family. “We also believe that for the artisans, this isn’t their end job,” Maggie Clines says. “We encourage them to go beyond us. One has opened a dress shop and one has a job in a mall, so this is just step one as their first legal job they’ve had that’s not exploitive.” The organization has also begun working with former sex workers in Louisville. Two women, through The Center for Women and

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Maggie and Colleen Clines.

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“I think people may not be aware of this happening in Louisville, but we’re a halfway point in the Anchal artisans support themselves and their families through safe and dignified employment.

country. Louisville tends to be a stop-off point [for sex trafficking].” Families, have begun apprenticeships with Anchal. They have begun dyeing with indigo and made ornaments for the recent Christmas season. They’ll gradually gain more skills and make more products to be sold by Anchal.

Colleen Clines with Anchal artisans.

“That was the mission from the start,” Maggie says, “to bring it closer to home but replicate the model and take it around the world. When they’re in trafficking situations [sex work] might appear to be lucrative but the money doesn’t go to them; it goes to whoever is above them. They aren’t in control. Many of them have criminal records and have no career opportunities. I think people may not be aware of this happening in Louisville, but we’re a halfway point in the country. Louisville tends to be a stop-off point [for sex trafficking].” Talking about the issue locally brings the stories of the women in India closer to home. “Their stories are so similar,” Maggie adds. “What we perpetuate is that India can feel very far away, but we’re all human and we’re all sisters and we want to support each other,” Maggie says. “When I start talking about the textile industry and the fashion industry and how exploitive that is and detrimental to the environment, most of what we wear every day is made overseas, so why not buy something that’s ethically produced and isn’t going to do more damage? Buy something positive and help to change someone’s life.”

Anchal artisans design beautiful, one-of-a kind pieces.

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”Why not buy something that’s ethically produced and isn’t going to do more damage? Buy something positive Maggie and Colleen Clines with Anchal artisans.. Sisters Maggie and Colleen Clines show Anchal goods.

Anchal also has a sponsorship program in which donors can sponsor an artisan for $1,200 per year. The sponsorship program helps ensure that the women will have a steady income to provide for their families while they work.

and help to change someone’s life.”

As Anchal grows, more women gain opportunity. Colleen and Maggie visit trade shows regularly and have been invited to speak at the 360º Fair Trade Federation Conference and Expo in Louisville in March. In January, the office moved to a new space in the Dolfinger Building, a renovated historic school building in Portland. They hope Louisvillians take their message and spend wisely whenever possible. “Ultimately, what we want to share is that you have so much power as a consumer and that it can seem really overwhelming with all you see on the news, and you are left thinking, ‘How can I make a difference?’ But you can just by buying a scarf,” Colleen says. “You can support us, or there are several other organizations popping up and it does have so much power. So when you source the right goods, it makes huge change.” All products are stitched with the artisan’s name on them. One artisan recently told Colleen, “I can’t travel the world, but now my name can.” “They’re so proud!” she adds. “Louisville’s a great city and we want to encourage that kind of global citizen.” VT For more information or to shop, visit anchalproject.org.

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or Erika Chavez-Graziano, the business mastermind and creative entrepreneur behind Louisville’s beloved Cellar Door Chocolates, growing her company is all about elevating her brand – finding new, exciting and innovative ways to keep Cellar Door interesting and engaging to the consumer. This month, she’s launched two new products that do just that; both the Barnhart Bars and the series inspired by Beyoncé’s “Lemonade” not only keep Cellar Door fresh and relevant but also remind shoppers of Chavez-Graziano’s astounding creativity and commitment to quality and originality. The Barnhart Bars, which are now available, feature Cellar Door’s very own bean-to-bark chocolate – chocolate that the company processes all the way from the raw bean to the packaged bar – wrapped in gorgeous reproductions of artwork by Jeaneen Barnhart. The various illustrations depict seductive and artfully captivating women that Chavez-Graziano attests were the product of inspiration she saw elsewhere. “I commissioned [Barnhart] for a private piece, and then I was inspired by some other chocolate bars that I saw in New York – they were more Vargas-type girls,” she describes. “And I thought I love to work with local artists … so I thought, well Jeaneen – she’s known for her romantic, figurative work, so I approached her with the idea and she was like, ‘Yes. Yes.’” Barnhart consequently developed the illustrations and then her sister, Doreen Barnhart DeHart, a local graphic designer, worked with Cellar Door to institute them as packaging.

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Moreover, the wrappers are engineered in such a way that when removed from the bar, they are in fact art pieces themselves ready to be framed. “Doreen really helped me understand the packaging and how with just adding a few extra cents to your packaging you can really elevate the brand,” Chavez-Graziano explains. “She and I are in the process of redoing our packing – not overhauling the brand but just adding small elements to it and elevating it.” This interest in packaging is actually a new frontier for Chavez-Graziano, who admits that aspect of the product was never her priority. “We’ve been known for having high-end gourmet chocolate, and I’ve always said we don’t put a lot of money into the packaging because it ends up in the trash,” she says. “But with [the Barnhart Bars], the way that I’m justifying the packing being high-end is that it’s a keepsake. So the only part going in the trash is the foil if you choose to keep the paper.” The Barnhart Bars are currently available at all Cellar Door Chocolates locations and are on shelves indefinitely; however, a brand-new product is also available across locations but with a limited run only through Valentine’s Day: a line of chocolates inspired by Beyoncé’s 2016 album “Lemonade.” Prior to that album’s release, which famously features a diverse collection of songs exploring the heartbreak and reflection that come with a spouse’s infidelity,

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Chavez-Graziano wouldn’t have called herself a Beyoncé fan. However, that changed with “Lemonade.” “Last year when she dropped ‘Lemonade,’ I was an on-thefence Beyoncé fan,” she recounts. “I liked her, but I didn’t love her music – I just liked it. But ‘Lemonade’ spoke to me. It was so empowering, and all of the songs on that album are about being resentful, forgiveness, expressing pain, taking accountability for not being the best person in a relationship. The album expressed the gamut of emotions you go through in a relationship through ups and downs. And Valentine’s Day is so funny because if you have a valentine, there’s this expectation that you have to woo that person on that particular day. If you don’t have a valentine, it can be hard too because you see other people around you celebrating it. It’s a funny holiday.” It was actually this very observation of the holiday that led to the creation of the “Lemonade”-inspired chocolates. Why should Valentine’s Day chocolate all be focused on love and romance when so many are not feeling those emotions on any given February 14? “I thought, why not have some chocolates that celebrate being single, that celebrate heartbreak, that celebrate these things because if you normalize these things, then it doesn’t hurt so much,” Chavez-Graziano reasons. Such products inspired by the album include heart suckers with now-iconic “Lemonade” lyrics such as “Boy bye.” Additionally, the company has created mini Louisville Slugger bats modeled after the one Beyoncé uses in the “Don’t

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Hurt Yourself ” music video, complete with the words “Hot Sauce” across the logo. Interested shoppers should act quick though, as these – and the rest of the “Lemonade” line – will only be around through Valentine’s Day. Although these two new products are unquestionably exciting, they are simply evidence of the endless innovation of Cellar Door. Other things are currently in the works as well – the Oxmoor kiosk for example will be closed May and June while it expands from 200 square feet to 600 and constructs an enclosed space that will offer wine service. However, Chavez-Graziano always has new things in the works, and that’s what has solidified Cellar Door as the enduring brand it has proven to be. “The thing about my business and others similar to mine where you don’t provide a necessity – this is a luxury product – you have to stay relevant,” she asserts. “You have to continue to reinvent yourself because if you rest on your laurels, someone else is going to come up behind you and do what you do better. So we have to constantly think of new ideas to keep people interested in us.” VT Cellar Door will be celebrating the release of the Barnhart Bars on February 9 with a launch party from 6 to 9 p.m. at the company’s downtown location at 601 S. Fourth St. Artist Jeaneen Barnhart will be on hand to sign the reproductions of her work. For more information, call 502.294.3496.

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veryone deserves a style update, or in some cases, a full makeover. However, it is Business not often that TONYA the very location that makes such ABELN appearance edits possible for others undergoes its own metamorphosis. That is exactly what Hair by Bennie and Friends salon has done this year in their historic Frankfort Avenue location.

Hair by Bennie and Friends located at 2346 Frankfort Ave. has been the go-to for discerning fashionistas seeking expert hair and makeup services since 1992. Now, the location will transform with a new fresh identity to be known as NOVA Salon. The beloved two-time North American Hair Styling Award recipient Bennie Pollard, who has expanded his success into his own hair care product line for men and women, will continue to oversee strategic planning and remain the owner and CEO of NOVA Salon. For the new brand, he joins forces with business partner Lindsay Reeves. The current director of operations, Reeves was named NOVA Salon’s new managing partner and will also continue her work as lead designer. If you are a loyal visitor to Hair by Bennie and Friends, there is no need to worry. All 25 team members will remain on board at NOVA Salon, and the focus on a culture of positivity, professionalism and lifelong learning will assure the well-educated team and innovative approach you are used to. While an array of hair and makeup services are offered, NOVA will keep the emphasis on the latest and most advanced hair coloring techniques. If you are a first-time client, you will experience a personalized Image Profile, adhering to the NOVA philosophy that the specialists are designing for the whole person. A stylist will spend dedicated, one-on-one time with you to design your perfect new look. As owner over the last 25 years, Pollard attributes the sustained success of the salon

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“A learning culture facilitates growth.” Bennie Pollard and Lindsay Reeves.

to the practical experience gleaned, but more importantly, through the incorporation of key business principals and a learning culture that focuses on the continuing education of team members and a training-based platform. Pollard is often sought after by other businesses across the Southeast looking to copy his operational model. He has offered countless lectures and education classes to other salons, designers and small business owners. “A learning culture facilitates growth,” Pollard says. “I am committed to learning and to positively impacting the beauty industry through the personal growth of NOVA Salon’s team. Our team members begin as students and achieve great success as lifelong learners.” The newly transformed NOVA Salon is located in a beautifully-restored series of

-NOVA Salon owner and CEO Bennie Pollard buildings in Louisville’s Clifton neighborhood. Though the name has changed, you will still be greeted and treated by a highly trained team of professionals dedicated to your personal experience, an experience that they believe begins the moment you contact them and extends through the minute you walk out the door with added confidence. While Crescent Hill and Clifton residents are the first to see this new NOVA concept, an expansion to additional areas of Louisville is under serious consideration for the future. VT What: NOVA Salon Where: 2346 Frankfort Ave. Contact: 502.895.1956 novasalon.com

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WATERSTEP SELECTED FOR INAUGURAL PIPELINE H2O PROGRAM Local nonprofit WaterStep has been selected as one of eight companies chosen to participate in the first ever Pipeline H2O, a new water technology commercialization program managed by The Hamilton Mill. Supported by a coalition of regional cities, utilities, universities and startup organizations throughout the Greater Cincinnati region, Pipeline H2O’s goal is to identify and accelerate companies working on water technologies that address the world’s water challenges, including infrastructure improvements, water reuse, wastewater treatment, monitoring and consumer innovations. Representatives from WaterStep will travel to Cincinnati one week per month for four months, February through May 2017, where they will be introduced to various value-add resources throughout the region. WaterStep Founder Mark Hogg anticipates the program will grow the organization’s networks to identify companies to assist with marketing, manufacturing and design of the Mobile Water System (MWS), thus increasing the MWS’s availability and effectiveness. The MWS is a rapid-deployment option to provide system redundancy for disaster relief organizations, water utilities or others responsible for providing safe water through a mini-water treatment plant. The system includes everything needed for quick assembly and operation, and can provide safe water within two hours after being deployed. WaterStep has been testing and developing the MWS with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for over two years. “This is an incredible opportunity to connect with other regional giants in the area of water technology, and take our products to a new level of international use,” said Hogg. WaterStep has been an active member of Confluence, a major player in the development of the Pipeline H20 program, for three years. Confluence is an organization working to establish the Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana region as a global leader in sustainable, environmental technology innovation, with an initial emphasis on water. “We are thrilled to see WaterStep receive another win and acknowledgment of its innovative technology and forward-thinking leadership,” says Melinda Kruyer, executive director of Confluence. “WaterStep always sets a standard that humbles with its focus of applying the latest water technology to saving lives.” THUNDER THEME CELEBRATES SHOW’S HERITAGE Eighty days and counting to this year’s Thunder Over Louisville – the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Opening Ceremonies. The Festival announced the theme of this year’s show and named the event’s sponsors at their headquarters last week. This year’s theme – “Thunder: Local & Original” – is a nod to the show’s Louisville heritage. The theme will also help direct the fireworks soundtrack, which will feature the music of Louisville and Kentuckiana natives. “Going on the 28th year for the event, Thunder is a true Louisville original,” said Mike Berry, KDF president and CEO. “We couldn’t think of a better way to honor the community we call home than featuring a soundtrack that showcases musicians from our area.” While the Louisville Orchestra will be included in this year’s soundtrack, Teddy Abrams is also taking on a new role with Thunder and collaborating with the show’s producer, Wayne Hettinger. Abrams researched and selected dozens of music tracks for this year’s soundtrack. Horseshoe Southern Indiana, LG&E, Meijer, UPS and Valero are all presenting sponsors of the 2017 Thunder Over Louisville fireworks and air show to be held on Saturday, April 22 along the banks of the Ohio River in downtown. In addition to the five presenting sponsors, Ford Motor Company returns as

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to submit your business brief email rsisk@redpinmedia.com sponsor of Ford’s Thunder on the Ground, and CareSource returns as the official sound sponsor for the show. Thunder Over Louisville’s 2017 Official Broadcast Partners are WHAS TV and SummitMedia’s 106.9 PLAY. Said Berry, “Without the support of these generous sponsors, we couldn’t produce the Thunder show the public has come to expect and anticipate. Their sponsorship really is a gift to the entire community.” The Festival is planning for another packed air show in 2017, which could include additional military aircraft participation. The show will feature the U.S. Army Golden Knights, as well as celebrate the 70th Anniversary of both the United States Air Force and the Kentucky Air National Guard. Other acts schedule to perform include Billy Werth, Matt Younkin’s Twin Beech 18 and aerobatic pilot Rob Holland. Additional details on the 2017 Thunder Air Show will be released closer to the show date. DERBY FESTIVAL GOES RETRO WITH 2017 PEGASUS PIN DESIGN They say what’s old is new again, and that’s the case with this year’s Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Pin. This year’s design is a throwback to the original Pegasus Pin designed in 1973. The plastic pin features a cutout design with a warm red colored Pegasus in the center, surrounded by gray, white and teal colors. Beginning in March, the pins will be available to the public and will sell for $6 each at 1,000 retail locations. The price at the entrance to events will be $7.

“Louisville Slugger and Muhammad Ali are two of our city’s biggest legends, so we are extremely excited to team up for this promotion,” said Jeanie Kahnke, senior director of public relations and external affairs at the Muhammad Ali Center. Anne Jewell, VP and executive director at Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory added, “$5 February allows Kentucky and Indiana residents to experience both world-class attractions without having to travel very far or spend a lot of money.” To take advantage of the offer guests, must show proof of residency in Kentucky or Indiana, such as a driver’s license or alternate ID while purchasing tickets. Others in the party will also receive the $5 admission, a substantial savings over $12-$14 regular ticket prices. This special offer cannot be combined with other discounts and does not apply to special tours or events. CORBETT’S RESTAURANT RECEIVES AAA FOUR DIAMOND AWARD For the ninth year in a row, Corbett’s restaurant has been selected as a AAA Four Diamond award winner. This prestigious designation is given to the finest restaurants in the United States. It is awarded based on an excellence in service, hospitality, atmosphere and most importantly, the cuisine. Chef Dean Corbett’s eponymous restaurant is one of only four in Louisville to receive the award in 2017.

“Funds raised from the Pegasus Pin sales help us to continue producing events for the public and to maintain the high quality of those events,” said Mike Berry, KDF president and CEO. “When you consider the average price of a concert or movie ticket, it’s an incredible deal.”

Corbett stated, “I am humbled to again receive this award. However, it is an accolade earned by our entire team at Corbett’s that works every day to give our guests an outstanding dining experience. ”

The Pegasus Pin program was started as an awareness campaign for the Derby Festival in 1973. At that time, only 10,000 of the plastic pins were produced. The 1973 version of the pin is valued at $800-$1,000 and it’s rare to find them. Since then, the pins have become one of the primary sources of funding for Derby Festival events. More than 250,000 of the pins are produced each year and the pin program has become a way for the community to have ownership in the Festival and show pride in the region’s largest celebration.

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Pins are sold in grocery stores, gas stations, banks and other retail outlets around Kentuckiana from Elizabethtown to Louisville and in Southern Indiana, and are also available for purchase through pegasuspins.com. Family Fun Packs, which include a package of five Pegasus Pins, also return this year for $25. Children 6 and under are not required to have a Pegasus Pin for admission to Festival events. Again this year, the Festival will give away Weekly Grand Prizes and any 2017 Pegasus Pin will be your opportunity to win. The prizes will be given away on Fridays beginning Friday, March 17, through Friday, May 5. The drawings will be broadcast on WAVE 3 TV. Some of this year’s Weekly Grand Prizes include a $2,500 AAA East Central Vacation Package; $2,500 Kroger Fuel Card, $2,500 Commonwealth Credit Union Visa Gift Card, $2,500 Louisville City FC Package, $2,500 Meijer Shopping Spree and more. Those who find and register a Gold Winner Pegasus Pin also have a chance to win the Gold Pin Grand Prize – a 2017 Honda CR-V. With more than 12,000 of these pins in circulation, the odds of finding a gold winner Pegasus Pin are approximately 1 in 20. TWO LOUISVILLE LEGENDS TEAM UP FOR THE RETURN OF $5 FEBRUARY

Passport Health Plan has announced the appointments of Christian Furman, M.D., and Douglas A. Winkelhake to its Board of Directors, effective February 2, 2017. Furman has been a professor in the University of Louisville’s Department of Family and Geriatric Medicine since July 2013. She has served as medical director for the University’s Institute for Sustainable Health and Optimal Aging since 2016, as well as administrative director for the University’s Geriatric Evaluation & Treatment (GET) Program since 2010. She also holds the Margaret Dorward Smock Endowed Chair in Geriatric Medicine. She received a B.A. in English literature from the University of Miami, and her M.D. from the University of Louisville. Winkelhake is president of the hospital division for Norton Healthcare. Since joining Norton Healthcare in 1997, he served in numerous roles, most recently as president of Norton Brownsboro Hospital and interim executive director of Norton Neuroscience Institute. He is a native of Palatine, Illinois, near Chicago. He earned a B.A. in political science and history from the University of Iowa and a master of public administration degree from the University of Kentucky. “Dr. Furman and Mr. Winkelhake are excellent additions to Passport Health Plan’s Board of Directors,” said Passport CEO Mark B. Carter. “Dr. Furman has spent the majority of her career focused on elder care, while Mr. Winkelhake has spent his career working in a variety of areas within the Norton Healthcare system. They have a vast array of experience in helping people in our community improve their health, and we look forward to bringing their knowledge, dedication and passion to Passport’s Board.”

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thank Dr. Bonnie Lazor and the dedicated staff at Sacred Heart Home for their loving care. Visitation was held Friday, February 3 at Ratterman Funeral Home at 3711 Lexington Road in St. Matthews, from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, February 4 at St. Leonard Church, 440 Zorn Avenue, with burial following at Calvary Cemetery.

Joyce Helen Young Guetig.

Joyce Helen Young Guetig Joyce, 83, of Louisville, died peacefully Tuesday, January 31, 2017 with her family and beloved music by her side. A devoted mother and grandmother, and accomplished musician, singer and writer, Joyce’s great loves were her family, friends and the arts. She was born in 1933 in Louisville, was a graduate of Ursuline Academy and was the office manager and director for Guetig Electric Co. She also sang in multiple choirs, including the Care Singers, St. Leonard and St. Raphael choirs and the Louisville Choral Club. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Guetig, and her parents, Minnie and Conrad Young; sister, Lavinia Allgaier, and brothers, Arthur and Richard Young. Joyce is survived by her children, Mike Guetig (Margie), Mary Anne Guetig-Williams, and Laura Ross (Ken) and her grandchildren, Christopher Guetig, Linda Brill (Evan), Lauren Freauf (Ross), and Grace Ross. She also leaves a great-granddaughter, Ryann Brill, and beloved niece, Sharon Magruder (Jim) and nephew Richard Young (Carol). Joyce’s family would like to

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Delbert Leo Butts Born July 17, 1922 to Lonnie and Martha Butts at Jett, Kentucky. Married to Thelma Capito on June 13, 1942. Served our country in World War II as a Staff Sergeant in the Army Signal Corp for 3 ½ years 1943 to 1946. He has been a most colorful and dynamic man. His long life included a High School Teacher and Basketball Coach, Minister, Chaplin and Civic Leader, which brought him in contact with political as well as Baptist Leaders. His education includes Dupont Manual High School, Georgetown Baptist College and the Southern Baptist Seminary, plus doing graduate study in numerous colleges across our country to keep abreast of the field in which he worked for our 22 years, The Temperance League. He was a popular speaker in churches, schools, clubs and prisons seeking to encourage all to be aware of the dangers of all drugs, especially the number one drug, alcohol. His heart loved young people and always wanted them to let nothing destroy their God given bodies. Delbert’s career spanned six pastorates and entered all kinds of sports for fun. He was a State Referee for Basketball and Softball, Little League Baseball Coach, was

the announcer for the high school football games and enjoyed playing football, basketball, softball, golf and bowling. His achievements include Magna Cum Laude from college, listing in Who’s Who in Southwest of America, Vice President of the Kentucky Baptist Convention, President of The American Council on Alcohol Problems and Source Leader for Prayer Breakfast in the Kentucky Legislative Sessions for 17 years. He held appointments by two Governors, Nunn and Ford on the Kentucky Commission on Drugs and Alcohol Problems. He was honored with a great retirement banquet by his Trustees and speakers from our Kentucky Government. His greatest love was his family, his wife, two sons, 5 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. All showed their love for him in his last days by ministering to him daily. Our family wishes to thank everyone for the deeds done and every acknowledgement given in any way for our great husband, father, grandfather and friends. We will miss him immensely but know he is where he will be doing what he loves to do, singing to God and His Angels thru out eternity. Funeral service was conducted on Monday, February 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Westport Road Baptist Church, 9705 Westport Rd. Followed by a burial service at Resthaven Memorial Park.

Robert Lee “Bob” Carter Robert Lee “Bob,” 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving sons on Wednesday February 1, 2017. He was born May 16, 1954, the son of Marian and Ken “KC” Carter, living in Greenville, Indiana and Louisville, Kentucky. Always enjoying people, Bob was a proud and loving father. His laughter was large and embracing with its infectiousness. His

welcoming blue eyes sparkled with the joy of the moment. Known as Mr. Fixit, he delighted in building projects and working with his hands. A great story teller, wonderful Santa and provider of endless entertainment, Bob enjoyed life. He retired from the University of Louisville. He is survived by a wealth of loved ones, his sons, Rob, Ben, Andrew (Jess), their mother Barbara and grandson Jack; siblings, Sandy (Joe) Behr, Judy (Fred) Staton, Gary (Donna) and Dan (Pam) Carter and numerous nieces and nephews; friend and companion Beth Williams. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held in the spring.

James M. Conway Sr. James M. Conway, Sr., 87, of Louisville died Friday, February 3, 2017 at Baptist Health Louisville. He was a member of St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church, the AMVETS, VFW and the American Legion. He was a radio technician for the Jefferson County Police Department and was a retired Air Force Capt. and Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his daughters, Pamela Marie Yates and Jennifer Ann Reiter. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Mary C. Harris Conway; children, James M. Conway, Jr., John R. Conway, Paul W. Conway (Sue), Gregory H. Conway (Pam) and Susan C. Conway; 13 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. His funeral Mass was held on Tuesday, February 7 at 12 p.m. at St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church 2931 Pindell Avenue with burial in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation was held after 10 a.m. on Tuesday, February 7 at his church. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Stephen Martyr Catholic Church.

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Paula M. Coomer, 52, of LaGrange passed away February 4, 2017. She was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church. Paula is survived by her spouse Regina Andrews, her son Austin P. Coomer-Andrews; two brothers Tim Coomer (Mary) and Richard Coomer (Jamie Massey); sister Wendy S. Watson; three nephews T.J. Coomer, Jacob Watson and Joshua Watson. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 8 at 11 a.m. at Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church 3301 W. Highway 22 Crestwood, Kentuckty with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation was held Tuesday, February 7 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Owen Funeral Home 5317 Dixie Highway. Donations may be made to Shirley’s Way.

Hubert Lee Crum Hubert Lee Crum, 89, of Eminence formally of Ballardsville, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017. He was a member of Ballardsville Baptist Church, Fortitude Masonic Lodge and Ballardsville Lions Club. Hubert retired from Hussey Copper and was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Preceding him in death was his wife of 47 years; Edith Stewart Crum. Survivors include his daughter Kellee Stunson and her husband J.R.; his lady friend: Lorena “Boots” Covington. A funeral service was conducted on Thursday, February 9 at 1 p.m., at Heady-Radcliffe Funeral Home with burial following in Smithfield Cemetery. Visitation was held Wednesday, February 8 from 2 to 8 p.m. Memorials to Ballardsville Lions Club.

Hazel Mae (Daughterty) Hunter Hazel Mae (Daughterty) Hunter, 73, of Louisville, originally of Winchester, Kentucky, passed away peacefully Saturday, February 4, 2017. Hazel was a successful business woman and a member of Life. She was preceded in death by her parents Clinton LeRoy Daughterty and Mary Jane Townsend. Survivors include her sons, Charley (Michelle) and Gary Hunter; brother, Johnny Clark; and sister, Janneth Sexton. Her funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 8 at 11 a.m. at Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home, 3800 Bardstown Road, with interment following in Cave Hill Cemetery.

Lamont Leo “Monte” Hagan Jr. Lamont Leo “Monte” Hagan, Jr., 84, passed away Saturday February 4, 2017 peacefully at home. He was born November 30, 1932 in Louisville, the son of Herbert and Lucille (Hartlage) Hagan. He was preceded in death by his son Keith Hagan, great-granddaughter, Cora Lewis and brother Herbert. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 61 years, Rita (Kiesler) Hagan of Floyds Knobs, Indiana; sons, Patrick (Kathy) Hagan of Georgetown, Indiana, Brian (Tracy) Hagan of St. Louis, Missouri, daughter Diane (Brian) Lewis of Lanesville, Indiana, daughter in law Holly Hagan of Lanesville, Indiana and 11 grandchildren. He is also survived by his brother William (Marilyn) Hagan and sisters Rose Ann Williams, Ruth King, Bernadette (Don Coffman) Hagan and Ina Hagan. Lamont was a Veteran of the Navy and served in the Korean War. He graduated from the University of Louisville School of

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Law in 1962, was a retired agent from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and former private investigator. Monte and his son Pat were principal owners and founded the Bluegrass Brewing Company in 1993. In retirement Monte loved to exercise, garden and golf, and he also volunteered for Hospice of Southern Indiana for over 10 years. His funeral service was held Wednesday, February 8 at 10 a.m. with more visitation from 9-10 a.m. at Newcomer Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Hosparus of Southern Indiana, 502 Hausfeldt Lane, New Albany, Indiana 47150.

Dolores Marie Maxwell Dolores Marie Maxwell, 86, of Louisville, passed away in her sleep at her residence on Saturday, February 4, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Richard E. Maxwell. She is survived by her five daughters, Nancy Weigel (Todd), Eileen Hamilton, Marcia Federspiel (Jerry), Diane Tinsley (Jim), and Debra Maxwell; one son, Richard Maxwell (Stacey); along with 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held on Monday, February 6 at 2 p.m. at the Highland Memory Gardens, Mt. Washington. Arrangements were entrusted to McFarland-Troutman-Proffitt Funeral Home, Mt. Washington. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Kentucky Humane Society. There are no words to express how thankful Papa, Dee, and family are for granddaughter, Jennifer Thomas, who opened her home and devoted her life the past several years to ensure the happiness and comfort of her grandparents with unmatched love and care. Dee was a warm, caring and intelligent woman who devoted her life to her family.

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Sandra, 68, passed away February 5, 2017 with family by her side. She was born to Biven F. Allen Jr., and Maxine (Sanders) Allen on October 25, 1948. Sandra was a self-employed Freight Broker, and a Baptist by faith. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her first husband, Harold Logsdon. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 23 years, Mike Hardin; a son, Todd Allen Logsdon; a daughter, Adrianne Thompson; a sister, JoAnn McClellan (Jim); and many loving family and friends. Her funeral service was held Wednesday, February 8 at 1 p.m. at Owen Funeral Home 5317 Dixie Hwy. Expressions of Sympathy in her memory may be sent to Hosparus of Louisville.

Forest Daniel Noland Forest Daniel Noland, 74 passed away Friday, Feb. 3, 2017. He was a native of Irvine, Ky., retired from the Ky. Air National Guard, an Air Force Veteran, a member of Kenwood Heights Christian Church, American Legion Post 200 and the Civil Air Patrol. He was preceded in death by his wife the former Janice C. Vertrees. Survivors include one son Craig Noland (Kristy), daughter Kathy Ann Butler (Steve), sisters Judy Tichenor, Melinda Pennington, Nancy Purlee (Mike) and Anna Mae Brock (Jack), brothers Billy Wayne Noland (Marva) and Jesse Noland, mother in law Juanita Vertrees, 4 grandchildren Bryan, Brandi (Eric), Ashley and Connor and one great grandchild Zoey Preston. His visitation was held on Tuesday, February 7 at 2 p.m. Followed by his funeral service Wednesday, February 8 at 11 a.m. at Nunnelley Funeral Home, 4327 Taylor Blvd., with burial at Cave Hill Cemetery.

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Q&A session. espite playing without its two prima“I don’t – don’t mention his name to me,” he said. “That’s all ry point guards, the I’ve got. Thank you.” Louisville basketball team The actions of Mathiang, a still seemed to have things fifth-year senior who has been in rolling in a way that they the program since the 2012-13 hadn’t in at least three years. national championship season, While the rest of the top 25 – seemed to particularly grate both MIKE in particular the teams from Pitino and the fan base. It didn’t help that his absence on Monthe ACC – seemed unable to RUTHERFORD @cardchronicle day night was felt more signifiavoid the upset bug, the Carcantly than anyone else’s. Withdinals were busy demolishout Mathiang, Louisville was out-rebounded ing Pittsburgh, NC State and Boston by Virginia by the staggering total of 38-19. College by a combined 103 points. The frontcourt trio of Anas Mahmoud,

Then the first week of February did its thing again. February 5, 2016 was one of the darkest days in Louisville basketball history, as a self-imposed postseason ban on the 201516 squad – which had just topped topranked North Carolina the same week – was announced. February 6, 2017 wasn’t nearly as bad, but it still threw an unexpected road block in the way of a team that had seemed to be playing its best basketball of the season. “After we returned to Louisville, I boarded the team bus and told them how proud I was of them, but the most important thing now is to get their rest as we had an early morning practice and had to travel,” Pitino said in a statement released Monday morning. “For some reason, Mangok [Mathiang] and Deng [Adel] chose to break curfew and were out very late. This is an extremely big game for our basketball team, and it would be an understatement to say that I am extremely disappointed in both young men.”

Jaylen Johnson and Matz Stockman combined to pull down one rebound.

The timing was also particularly poor for Mathiang himself, who was playing the best basketball of his lengthy career before this week’s suspension. Never known as much of an offensive threat, Mathiang had suddenly scored in double figures in four of his last five games. Included in that streak was a 13-point, 13-rebound effort against Florida State. When you’re finally playing the way you’ve been wanting to for the last five years and there are only two months left in your college career, it would probably be in your

best interest to avoid anything that might jeopardize that momentum. Just go to sleep. That advice would have also done Adel well. Coming off a 19-point performance in the win over Boston College, the sophomore forward now finds himself in a position where he may be competing for his starting spot. That’s because his competition, freshman V.J. King, was the lone bright spot in Louisville’s loss at Virginia, scoring a careerhigh 24 points. If there was one more positive to be taken away from the defeat, it was the way that Donovan Mitchell – the man who had that same day been promoted to co-captain in Mathiang’s place – sounded afterward. “There’s a lot that needs to be said,” Mitchell said after the game. “I feel personally that we just played soft in the second half, and that’s unacceptable. We let them move us around, not make rotations. We let the crowd get to us with yelling and screaming. That’s unacceptable. The way we played in that second half can’t happen and won’t happen again.” Stern words from a player whose evolution from puerile newcomer to veteran leader appears to be finished. Mitchell’s senior (former) captain and fellow sophomore would be wise to follow suit. VT

Down to just seven scholarship players for their showcase road game against Virginia, Louisville put forth a tremendous first half effort to carry a 34-32 lead into the locker room. Tired legs and a lack of offensive firepower caught up to them in the second half, as the Cavaliers rolled to a 71-55 victory that looked eerily similar to the previous four they had rolled up on UofL. After the game, Pitino was so upset with Mathiang – whose co-captain status he also stripped on Monday – that when his name was brought up in the second question of Pitino’s postgame press conference, he cut the reporter off and abruptly ended the Mangok Mathiang. PHOTO BY ADAM CREECH

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here was a moment, near the end of the debacle in Gainesville, when the camera caught the Kentucky starters sitting on the bench, their activities through for the night.

It’s Not Funny! and Monk – good or bad, swishing or clanking – is often shooting off-balance, falling back, with hands in his face.

And if it’s the transition offense, Kentucky better figure out how to get stops and, perhaps more Catnip important, defensive rebounds. You can’t get a fast break off a STEVE made basket. (Well, actually, you KAUFMAN can – Fox can. But then all you’re doing is trading two for two, so it Malik Monk was smiling and laughing about something. And then he got the atten- would be good to be up 10 at that point, not tion of De’Aaron Fox, and there seemed to down 10.) be a glimmer of mirth in Fox’s eyes. John Calipari said it exactly right. Too My first reaction was, “How inappropri- many “cute” shots and passes. Too many ate! You guys have just failed a very import- alley-oops and no-looks and ill-advised crossant SEC test. You’ve lost two of three, bare- court passes. Too many drives to nowhere. ly eked out the one you won and have just Calipari yo-yos Wenyan Gabriel and Derek been humiliated by your conference’s biggest Willis in and out of games, but why? For opponent, before a national TV audience.” what? What’s the difference? What is either And then I wondered if, in fact, that was one’s role in the scheme of things? When the a behavior to overlook. Young kids like this ball goes inside to Bam Adebayo, is Gabriel perhaps shake off losses, even one-sided supposed to rotate in and take advantage of beatdowns, because there’s always anoth- the double team er game and they assume they’ll be fine. that ensues on When Maybe they don’t put the noose around their Bam? necks and threaten to kick out the stool after the ball goes a game like this, the way most of Big Blue to Monk in the Nation does. Maybe their confidence is such corner, is Wilthat this is really no biggie in their ongoing lis supposed to set in the other faith in their sublime abilities. corner or along I hope so, because this team needs somethe perimeter thing. Fast. and wait for the To say “don’t panic” is absolutely right. defense to overIt’s too good a team for panic, and there’s commit as the plenty of season left. But that’s not the same ball then comes as saying, “it’s just one game.” That would whipping back be absolutely wrong. It’s not just one game, his way for an it’s four. Something definitely is lacking. open three? It’s impossible to figure out who and what I kind of wonthis team is. Is it a fast break offense con- der because that stantly attacking in transition? Is it a post-up rarely happens. offense in the half court? Willis too often Is it an offense built entirely on freeing up doesn’t get the Monk, snapping passes side to side, in and ball when he’s out, making defenses commit and spin the open and too wrong way? Or is it Isaiah Briscoe dribbling often doesn’t all around the court, inside, outside and shoot the ball along the baseline while everyone else seems when he gets it. His inside play to come to a halt? should be much If it’s that side-to-side, in-and-out offense, stronger than it’s not working. The ball does not move it is, too. He’s rapidly, there are too many ill-advised long 6-foot-9 and shots and difficult shots early in the clock, athletic.

When Fox or Briscoe drives the lane, it’s great if they’re making that shot. And they used to. Briscoe used to be a magician at getting inside and banking or rolling it in. Now, it seems, he just throws it up – hoping for what? A foul maybe? A divine bounce? Fox is simply amazing at driving the ball. Among my favorite moments of the year was when he turned Lonzo Ball inside out and around on a drive to the basket, exposing and embarrassing UCLA’s super-frosh. Of course, Ball eventually did the embarrassing and exposing in that game. Going back to the Monk-on-the-bench incident, I remembered another such moment a month or two ago. Cal was drilling the team during a timeout and Gabriel seemed to be arguing some case or another. Monk glared him down, as if to say, “shut up, don’t argue, Coach is talking.” That was a locked-in, intense, eager-tolearn Monk. Kentucky needs his intensity back. Or something. VT

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UK vs. Georgia The Wildcats halted a two game losing streak with an overtime victory over the visiting Georgia Bulldogs 90-81. Malik Monk came up big for 37 points including a game- tying shot with eight seconds left in regulation. Isaiah Briscoe also contributed 23 points and 11 rebounds as the Cats were without De’Aron Fox due to illness.

Malik Monk goes to the floor to go after a loose ball.

Derek Willis tries to block a shot by Georgia’s Derek Ogbeide.

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Wenyen Gabriel played 28 minutes. He had 7 points and 6 boards.

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Bam Adebayo had 12 points and 5 boards and only played 22 minutes due to foul problems.

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Tony Hicks Stays Quick Tony Hicks is the latest graduate transfer at UofL. Following in the footsteps of Trey Lewis and Damion Lee, Hicks graduated from Penn last year and arrived at UofL with one year of eligibility. The Chicago native scored 1,060 points in three seasons for the Quakers, starting 64 games. As a junior, he led the team, averaging 13.2 points per game. Hicks saw extended playing time for UofL when Quentin Snider was sidelined by a hip injury. He scored a UofL career-high 16 points in a January 21 loss at No. 6 Florida State and then followed that up with a 10-point effort in a 55-point win at Pittsburgh on January 24. In that Pitt game, Hicks suffered a broken bone in his hand midway through the first half. Coach Pitino and some of your teammates have called you Russ Smith quick. Are you that quick? They’ve told me that and that’s just a huge compliment. I think it’s something that I haven’t ever really honed because of style of play, but this style of play shows it.

So did you get a second opinion? After that, we went to another doctor and he said that it shouldn’t be that long.

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I guess they call me one of our best defenders, but I’ve never been a defensive player. What’s most important to me is getting to the tournament and being on that big stage. How disappointing was it when you got the news about your hand? It was very disappointing. We went to two doctors and the first one said six to eight weeks and that was obviously very devastating. They brought out the hard cast and asked me which color I wanted.

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How much more comfortable did you feel on the court in the last few games that you played in?

That’s just something that I had to realize. It’s a new system and I’m learning a new position. I can’t play the same way. My teammates have been great in helping me adjust. How did you become friends with Damion Lee and how did he help get you here? Our schools, Penn and Drexel, literally neighbored each other, so we would go play with those guys all the time in the summer and things like that. It was devastating for him when he hurt his knee and couldn’t play, and I found out he was going to Louisville and I

was just really happy for him. Similar situation, not an injury, came about for myself, and he just rang my phone and it was just a blessing in disguise. How different is college basketball here as opposed to the Ivy League? It’s a complete 180. In what ways? For the most part, just playing with much more talented guys is the biggest difference, and I think that’s been the biggest adjustment for me. How have you adjusted your game? Not trying to be so aggressive and do everything. Not trying to lead the nation in scoring, just trying to let the game come to me and make the simple plays. When do you hope to be back? I don’t think it’ll be too bad, hopefully two to three weeks max. VT

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fter Lindsey Duvall’s sophomore season, her head coach, Chris Stallings, believed she had the opportunity to achieve something great – becoming the all-time leading scorer in Bullitt East history. But then an unexpected injury caused some to second guess the foreseeable achievement.

in her high school career. After her freshman season, he stressed the importance of being a better shooter if she wanted to reach the highest level in basketball. Duvall “took it to heart,” he says.

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In the fall of 2015, Duvall had a tumor near the bottom of her left knee, and it was expected that she would miss her entire junior season. Stallings adds, “She had her injury, so we didn’t know for sure if the career scoring thing was attainable.” But after recovering from injury, she stormed back to original form, helping the Lady Chargers in the final seven games of the season by averaging 18.7 points. When her senior season came, each game began to count down to when Duvall would achieve an incredible feat. In a 66-31 win over Central back in mid-January, Duvall scored 21 points, which were enough to become the Chargers all-time leading scorer, eclipsing former Louisville Cardinal Alison Bass with 2,567 points. “It was a huge privilege,” Duvall says of the accomplishment. “There are a lot of great players who came through this program. I feel very blessed, and I couldn’t have done it without my teammates, my coaches and my family.” Duvall, who has signed with the University of Louisville, has accounted for a third of her team’s scoring load this year. By pouring in 24.2 points a game, she has led a group of Lady Chargers to a 21-5 record. With Bullitt East’s style of play, scoring has come easy to Duvall. “Being active at all times always helps you to be successful,” she asserts. “My teammates are great at finding me and getting me the ball, and our plays get me open too. I like to drive, so I try to be aggressive. I can drive and shoot off the pass or off the dribble, so it makes it hard for defenders to guard me.” Duvall’s shooting abilities were something Coach Stallings challenged her on early

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Charged with Greatness “Lindsey was just a slasher and driver early on,” Stallings adds. “We talked about her becoming a better shooter, and she really worked hard in the summer, in the spring and in the offseason to improve her game and her skill.”

It’s not a surprise for a player whose self-motivation comes from the skeptical opinions of others. When others say she can’t, she says it “sets my fire to want to go out there and be able to do it.” That’s why she embodies a work ethic that exemplifies going the extra mile – because she’s a player that has striven for nothing short of greatness. “Not every player that you coach or that you come across has that work ethic to stay after games and shoot free throws,” adds Stallings. “We’re off and she is in the gym shooting for an hour or two. She had that desire to raise her level of play.”

you’re really close with your team, it makes everything easier,” she affirms. “They always have your back and stuff; that is the greatest lesson I learned here.” And because of that, she has been a great role model to point to, and Coach says she can say she did it the right way and accomplished her goals by putting the team first. Duvall’s milestone now becomes a stepping stone for future players to raise their level of play on both the girls’ side and boys’ side. Coach Stallings believes one day they’ll point to her retired jersey and remember the legacy she left behind. “We’ve had a good solid program here for years, and she is probably going to leave here at the top of that list,” he muses. “There are a lot of kids that will look up to her and want to be the next Lindsey Duvall. She’s too young to understand that now, but in two or three years she will be able to. So I think that is important. You always want to raise the bar for the next generation of players, and I think she has done that.” VT

And for Duvall, she worked diligently to reach her full potential. Duvall, who has never been self-centered as a teammate, has understood that the influence she has on her teammates has been the test to measure the true value of a star player and their leadership abilities. She’s made it easy for her teammates. With a joking personality, she has built close relationships and bonds with other players and her coach. “When

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HIGH SCHOOL GAME OF THE WEEK:

EASTERN vs. CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

The Centurions of Christian Academy picked up a victory over Eastern 65-53. Parker Jones had 18 points and 12 rebounds and the rest of the team shot over 50 percent from the floor as they picked up their 17th win of the season.

Kahlil Garman (22) swatted the ball from the hand of CAL’s Parker Jones (10).

KC Purvis (4) swatted away a shot by Eastern’s Sugar Ray Wyche (2).

Eastern’s Javen Rushin lost control of the ball while attempting to score.

Eastern’s Braxton Johnson was agressive in his approach to the hoop.

Braxton Johnson battled his way into the lane.

KC Purvis was pressured by the defense on his approach to the rim.

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Twisted Pink Masquerade Ball Guests arriving at The Olmsted were masked to unmask the cure for metastatic breast cancer. Caroline Johnson founded Twisted Pink in 2014 after her own fight with breast cancer, and the volunteer-driven organization has gained massive amounts of support for those living with stage IV breast cancer. Following a heartfelt ceremony, the crowd celebrated their fundraising efforts by dancing to the music of Kudmani.

Cindy Law, Lucia Pappano and Dean Serneels with Louisville Turners Circus performed at the event.

Katie VonderHaar and Michelle and Hailey Hertzman.

Susan and Jenna McCauley.

Sammy Kudmani with Kris and Tonya Abeln and Sarah and Tommy Mitchell.

Travis and Elise Hawkins with Alisha and Dan Fuller.

Jeanne and David Morsman.

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Judge Sandra McLaughlin and Dr. Art McLaughlin.

Ryan McCauley, Hannah Koloski, Michelle Spellman and Darrin McCauley.

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Lisa and Eric Stumler, Nancy and Dr. Dan MacMillan and Jeanne and David Morsman.

Missy and Jim Allen.

Aaron Dean, Kristie Kronk, Caroline Storc, Robyn Barich and Dan Kloenne.

Jessica Hogan, Scott Roby and Leslie Bender.

Marty McClelland and Lori Warren.

Jennifer and Robert Alderman.

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Mike Johnson and Twisted Pink Founder Caroline Johnson.

Debra and Bryan Flowers.

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Lobster Feast Theater-lovers packed their sunglasses and sunscreen to the Louisville Marriott Downtown to support the city’s brightest star, the world-renowned Actors Theatre of Louisville. The crowd had a Beach Ball as they sipped on Old Forester signature cocktails and stepped under the sea for the night’s main attraction, the parade of lobsters. Lobster Feast has long established itself as one of the most highly desired tickets in town. When you can swap your tux for a tank and your heels for espadrilles, it is no wonder that patrons throw down and step up their fundraising efforts for one of the finest acting companies in America.

Emcees Celina and Josh Dean.

Ed and Bernadette Hamilton, Carolle Jones-Clay, Laura Douglas and Dr. Robert Douglas.

Julie Kay and Jess Owens.

Wendy and Kris Sirchio.

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Sarah Mitchell and Marsha Blacker.

Auctioneers Jonathan Noel, Bill Menish, Jason Stanford and Trey Morris with Menish Auctions.

Ted Jackson and Krista Embry.

Chona Camomot, Hunter Ferguson, David Nichols, Taylor Thompson, Madison Hardy and Kris Abeln.

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Melissa Richards-Person, Mike Keys and Lori and Tim Laird

Louisville Marriott Downtown General Manager David Greene and Trish Greene.

Barbara and Bill Juckett.

Bryan Armstrong, Cassie Chambers, Lily Hansen and Nick Phelps.

Paula Weaver, Jasmine Reed, Ben Adams and Trish Greene.

Hunter Sattich and Emily Digenis.

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Deborah and Bart Greenwald.

Schuyler Heuser, Katie Bush, Theresa Reno-Weber, Dr. Robert Douglas, Mayor Greg Fischer and Dr. Alexandra Gerassimides.

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Carnevale January 28 saw opera patrons and party-goers flock to the Louisville Marriott Downtown for Kentucky Opera’s annual glamorous fundraiser Carnevale. Guests were treated to unique performances from CirqueLouis and Jecorey “1200” Arthur, an amazing auction and plenty of sumptuous sips and snacks. The evening concluded with a dance party and laser show with DJ Garrett Crabtree. Ashley Davis, Samantha Dalmann, Allison Mayfield, Kriss Brodfuehrer and Charles Hall.

Adele and Leonard Leight with Joy Yudofsky Behr.

Erika Chavez-Graziano, Jeaneen Barnhart and Lynnie Meyer.

Stacy Cohen and Stacey Rowan.

Jason Loehr and Christian Driesbach.

Nancy Schrader, Bryce Hudson, Christy and Fritz Kramer and Woo Speed.

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Karl Renninger, Ruth Atkins, Heather O’Mara and Barbara Sandford.

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Greek Glendi If an exotic trip to Greece is on your bucket list, try experiencing all the wonders of Greek culture without even having to pack your passport. The Hellenic Society of Louisville once again hosted a joyous, delicious and entertaining evening at The Olmsted where guests dined on authentic fine Greek cuisine and took in the sights and sounds of live bouzouki music and Greek dancing. The atmosphere was filled with the warm familiarity of family as those in attendance bid generously to benefit local ministries and charities. Above all, the spirit of celebration encouraged a collective and enthusiastic, “OPA!”

Dr. Mary Koutourousiou, Dr. Alex Gerassimides and Dr. Eyas and Raina Hattab.

Marilyn Collis Sexton and Jeff Sexton.

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Aidita Batolomei, Ingrid Hernandez, Dr. Alex Digenis and Thelma Willett.

Mike Thomas, Angela Nelson, Ivette and John Kovach and Phil Fletcher.

Mark Campisano, Gary Lawrence and Lindsey Miller.

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Melinda Digenis, Dr. Alex Gerassimides, Mayor Greg Fischer and Emily Digenis.

Kostas Kastanis.

Susan and William Yarmuth, Brandon Coan and Summer Auerbach.

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Swashbucklers’ Ball Ahoy, mateys! The 12th annual Swashbucklers’ Ball was hosted at the Louisville Marriott East on Saturday, January 28. Guests were encouraged to dress in their best pirate attire all while they enjoyed live music by Moondance, hor d’oeuvres and a silent auction full of treasure. All proceeds from the Swashbucklers’ Ball benefited Saint Mary’s Center, a day school for adults with intellectual disabilities that serves over 150 adults and teens from the Louisville Metro and surrounding areas.

John Thompsett, Terri Pfeiffer and Amanda Hightower.

Herb and Tricia Scales with Cindy and Larry Link.

Marc and Stephanie Veeneman.

Rick Van Hoose acted as emcee.

Ron and Wanda Schuckmann with Suzy Walser and Terry Morris.

Tricia Scales, Cindy Link and Donna Mudd.

Larry Link and Herb Scales.

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Rick and Teresa Neuman.

Vikki and Courtney Roberts.

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Take Heart Gala Meredith-Dunn School held its annual Take Heart Gala on February 4 in the school’s “Commons.” Guests enjoyed an exciting evening featuring dinner, both silent and live auctions, entertainment by Linkin’ Bridge and the always wonderful Shannon Cogan as emcee.

Co-Chairs Bryan Wiegandt and Megan Vogt

Linkin' Bridge. Jennifer Daunhauer, Jerry and Cay Meyer and Catie Smith.

Todd and Derika Mercer and Diane and Reed Weinberg.

Shannon and Kendall Cogan.

Liz and Jesse McQuillen.

Diane Schindler, Stannye Tansey, Donna Sansone, Allison Badgett, Emily Jackson, Georgia Farnan and Matt and Chris Lucas.

Kristen Kolb and Carol and Kori Morrisson.

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Kitty Cogan Pfeiffer, Connie Cogan Spalding, Kelly Cogan Krampe and Antionatte and Shannon Cogan.

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Sacred Heart Alumnae Awards During its 27th annual Alumnae Awards Celebration, Sacred Heart Academy honored Mary Jo Wolford Gleason (’69) as the 2017 Alumna of the Year. The dinner and awards ceremony were held at the Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center on February 1. Karen Cassidy (’74), Rob and Cindy Allison (’81) and Judy Watson Gordon (’76) were Heart Award recipients. Tara Kremer, Jessica Moore Spalding, Nannette Mershon, Natalie Potts Kaelin, Allison Hartley, Maria Cowley Quinn and Callie Wall.

Honorary Diploma Honoree Leigh Ann Frost Saylor and Family. Athletic Hall of Fame Honoree Leslie Bender with Ryan Bender, Taylor Edlin, Erin Rowland, Morgan Tinsley, Jacqueline Steier, Jessica Storch Phelps and Lindsay Gahm.

Athletic Hall of Fame Honoree Betsy Jones and family.

Bellarmine Athletic Director Scott Wiegandt and Bellarmine Sports Information Director John Spugnardi.

Principal Mary Lee McCoy, Valkyrie Emily Miller and President Dr. Cynthia Crabtree of Sacred Heart Academy.

Maggie Osborne, Janene Hickerson, Amy Malcolm and Kathy and Susie Pope.

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Heart Award Honoree Karen Cassidy and family.

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Wine, Women & Shoes Honorary Committee Mark your calendar for Friday, March 3 at The Henry Clay to don your most fabulous footwear and support Family Scholar House. Heather Falmen, Melanie Cook and Tiffany Cardwell.

Lisa Dahlem, Caitlin Brey, Christian Dreisbach, Rachel Keens, Kellie Johnston, Tessa Dunteman and Melinda T. Sunderland.

Christian Dreisbach, Vicki Dortch, Cathe Dykstra and Jennifer Powell.

Jill Bell, Jane Morreau, Cathe Dykstra, Ashley Duncan and Tonya Abeln.

Jenny Huelsman and Tammy York Day.

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Ruth DeVore, Susan Brock and Angie Zuvon Nenni.

Sarah Ritter Mitchell, Emily Digenis and Nina Scott.

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KMAC Couture Launch Party Guests gathered at KMAC on Thursday, February 2 for the launch of KMAC Couture 5: Art Walks the Runway presented by Korbel. This fabulous occasion gave the local community the opportunity to preview previous designs, celebrate 2017 participating artists and designers and witness the anticipated reveal of the 2017 showcased image. AnnMarie and Gary Barragan with E.J. Taitano.

Christie Perez, Jason Ritchie and Kendahl Shoemaker.

Andrea Alonso and Roberto Banda.

Todd Calvert, Shannon King, designer Tiffany Woodard and Ryan Daly.

Vice Chair Debbie Huddleston Mitchell, Executive Director Aldy Milliken, Chair Theresa Beames and Ella Beames.

Stephanie Barrett, JP Davis and member of the Board of Directors Valerie Combs.

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Justin Sinkler and Katya Estes.

Olivia Bajadas and Amanda Schriber.

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Comedy for a Cause In support of the American Advertising Federation - Louisville Endowment Fund, which provides scholarships to college juniors and seniors in Kentucky who are pursuing careers in advertising or marketing-related fields, Comedy for a Cause was held at PLAY Louisville on February 4. Along with food from Joy Luck and drinks from PLAY, guests enjoyed the comedy of Keith McGill and Tim McClendon. Dan Dry, Brooke Edge and Matt Smiley.

Evan Coke and Mariah Arnold.

Sarah McCool, Kat Gentner, Karen Weaver and Beth Brown.

Travis Phelps, Josh Sutton, Micah McGowan and Josh Miller.

Dean and JoAnna Klein.

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Jon Hancuff.

Jamie Smith, Ben Ruiz and Terri Lenahan-Downs.

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Cross Currents The opening reception for Cross Currents: New Works by Mark Dryden and Albertus Gorman was hosted at Craft Gallery & Mercantile on Friday, February 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. Guests experienced the Louisville natives’ shared love of rivers, which they view as a metaphor of life’s journey throughout their pieces. Both artists frequent the Falls of the Ohio State Park in nearby Clarksville, Indiana, and utilize this dynamic environment for materials and inspiration.

Co-owner David McGuire and Tom Cannady.

Teri Dryden, Shelley Hulsey, “Little Fox” and co-owner Karen Welch.

Marti and George Plager.

Roena Preston, Kyle DeJute and Andrew Preston.

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Tom Cannady, featured artist Mack Dryden, Kit Tossmann and Lindy Casebier.

Janet Weeden, Gio Kendall and Olivia Griffin.

Terry King and Sarah Frederick.

Peggy Peabody, Lindy Casebier and Marti Kuehn.

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UofL Football Signing Day Coach Petrino presented the newest members of the Cardinals football team on National Signing Day, Wednesday, February 1, highlighted by an open public event in Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium’s Brown and Williamson Club. This year’s incoming class is expected to be among the nation’s top-ranked groups.

Trevor Gish and Dave Gambol.

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Head Coach Bobby Petrino was all smiles as he was introduced to the crowd.

Brian and Noah Mucker.

Bill Musselman, Shannon Higgins Musselman, Matthew Cottrell and Kenny Krebs.

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Nashville Night at The Levee Levee at the River House is quickly becoming the go-to locale to get your country music fill with their recurring Nashville Nights. This month, Louisville’s own Olivia Henken and Josh Logan, both from Christina Aguilera’s team on season five of “The Voice” entertained the crowd with their pitch perfect harmonies. Country music rising stars John Hager Trio, comprised of members of the band Wildwood, also struck a chord with those in attendance.

Mike Ballard, Josh Logan, Kevin Cummings, Olivia Henken, Chase Skinner and John Hager.

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Olivia Henken, Josh Logan and Chase Skinner.

Belinda Grantz, Susan Bumann-Riehl and Doug Clan.

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The High and Low of Hilo

Brad had parrots on his shoulboard the Seven Seas ders, macaws on his hands and Navigator, we sailed a rose cockatoo on top of his away from Honohead and was posed in front of lulu toward Lahania, Maui an evergreen jungle. Later that where we dropped anchor in afternoon, Mili’s Photoshop skills came into play and she sent over the bay and prepared to take Partyline a close-up of a bright red macaw the ship’s tender boats in to entitled “Happy Meal” because it shore. Lahaina was the capiCARLA SUE had Brad in its mouth. tal of the Kingdom of Hawaii BROECKER With time running short, we from 1820 to 1845, when the left the birds and headed for the capital was moved back to Honolulu. dock to join an underwater tour of the bay There are many different climates in the different districts of Lahaina, and during the tourist season, the population can swell to nearly 40,000 people. The historic district is the driest and calmest and has a small boat harbor. Ka’anapali is north of a wind line and has double the annual rainfall and frequent breezes. This area has almost four times the annual rainfall compared to the historic district of Lahaina, where 60 historic sites within a small area are managed by Lahaina Restoration. In the 19th century, Lahaina was the center of the global whaling industry, with many ships anchoring at its waterfront. Today, pleasure craft make their home there. Lahaina’s Front Street has been described as one of the finest tourist destinations in this part of the world. After a brief ride from the ship to the dock in the middle of town, a short stroll led us to an enormous banyan that covered an entire city block and shaded dozens of vendors selling handmade jewelry, souvenir t-shirts and hats, carved wooden masks and lots of other clothing and edibles. A short block up the street, our traveling friend and professional photographer Mili Lopez was lured into an upscale cosmetic shop operated by a smooth-talking salesman from Switzerland. Well, that’s where the good looking man said he was from. After a 10-minute eye cream application and the beginnings of a hard sell, Mili let him know she wasn’t going to turn into a customer and we made our way to the end of the block. There, we found a gentleman with a flock of tamed cockatoos, parrots and macaws.

in a submarine. This was not a new experience, but was one of the better ones and the hour under the water was fun. We even saw a sunken ship correctly posed in an area for good photos.

Our friend Sissy LaVigne from Shreveport and Carla Sue.

That evening, we had dinner in the ship’s main dining room with a friend from previous cruises, Sissy Lavigne, who is from Shreveport. She has a wonderful way with stories and a delightful Louisiana drawl. My favorite was when she told us she used to spend a lot of time on hunting expeditions in Africa. She said, “Do you know who the male hunters hated to see show up? Me.” At about 95 pounds, you would never guess it to see her, but before her eyesight began to give her trouble, she was a crack shot with “trophies” on her walls and floors at home. “No cats though,” she said. Nawiliwili, Hawaii, was next up but the captain made the decision to pass. The seas were too high and it was just not worth the risk to try to get into what was described as a very narrow port entrance. Having had champagne and caviar for breakfast, we were content with his decision. The day was spent going to lectures on the culture of the islands.

Rainbow Falls at Lahaina, Maui.

The following day was the port of Hilo, blessed with dramatic waterfalls, fertile rainforests and blooming gardens, the geographic flipside of the volcanic Kohala Coast. Hilo has existed for a thousand years. There is also the awesome, larger-than-life statue of

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Giant Moonfish a.k.a. opah on display in the Compass Rose dining room.

the Second King Kamehameha, known the world over as the symbol of Hawaii. King Kamehameha, in 1791, received a prophecy that if he could remove his rivals, he would eventually rule a united Hawaiian Kingdom. He did. After eliminating his chief opponent in Hilo, Kamehameha used Hilo as a base from which to amass his fleet of 800 war canoes that he later used to conquer O’ahu and Maui. Kamehameha fulfilled his prophecy and ruled all Hawaii until his death in 1819. We took a Panoramic Hilo tour by coach that included visits to the immediate countryside, Rainbow Falls and a stop to see the King Kamehameha statue. Then, some of us headed off to a shopping center to stock up on a few forgotten things we needed before our final stop in the U.S. The next evening, there was a ship-wide “down home” get-together. Travelers gathered in designated areas of the ship to meet fellow travelers from their state. What a surprise! We met two ladies from Louisville!

Souvenir market under a gigantic banyan tree in Lahaina, Maui.

Four days of cruising at sea can be daunting if you don’t have a bit of self-reliance. Several enrichment lectures, movies and a couple of books helped to while away the hours on the way to our next stop, Nuku Hiva in French Polynesia. To get to our first truly South Pacific

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Statue of King Kamehameha.

LuAnne Sadler and Bart Bartholomew, John Clarke, Mili Lopez and Jody Clarke have lunch on Seven Seas Navigator.

Atlantis excursion submarine.

Cynthia Hitchcock and Karen Garvey are just delightful. Both are school teachers and love to travel. Karen had taught our nephew Kevin at Ballard! They were fun and interesting. We made dinner reservations with them for the next night, which was a poolside luau, and we had such a grand time we closed up the party and were the last guests to leave.

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Louisvillians Cynthia Hitchcock and Karen Garvey on the Navigator.

Mimosa or monkeypod trees in Maui.

island, it was necessary to cross the equator. On Regent ships, whenever the ship crosses the equator they hold a “crossing” ceremony for all guests, referred to as “pollywogs,” who are making their first crossing. The ceremony is held on the top deck around the pool and it is usually pretty corny. The corn factor this time did not disappoint. Usually, three or four pollywogs volunteer to also be guinea pigs in the ceremony. There is a “trial” held before a costumed King Neptune who always declares them guilty of some offense. The subject is then given some sort of shampoo with some gooey stuff and then thrust into the pool where it washes off. It is all in good fun and there are lots of laughs. Some

feel the volunteers are a bit starved for attention. Oh well. The night before arrival in Nuku Hiva, we had dinner in the Compass Rose Dining Room (Brad calls it the Lunch Room) with our friends from Utah and Iowa. Beef carpaccio, ahi tuna, cauliflower cream soup, Dover Sole and bananas foster seemed to be the popular dinner items. We adjourned just in time to catch the musical show on the stage and a nightcap in the show bar. We looked forward to setting foot on shore the next day. Neither one of us can believe that we have been gone for a month and have no souvenirs to show for it. Yikes! VT

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On the Town with Veteran Photographer John H. Harralson Jr.

John Michael Carter Open House Portrait and landscape artist John Michael Carter and Barbara Carter held their annual open house for friends and fellow artists at their home and studio in the Highlands. Guests enjoyed an elegant buffet as well as the opportunity to visit Mr. Carter's studio and to view many works of art by the artist.

Barbara Carter and Donna and Dr. Glenn McCoy.

Michael and Patricia Bailey, Dorothy Tropila and Ann and Bill Windchy.

Allie and Hosea Gardner and Orrin Weber.

Margie McCall and Becky Switzwer.

Hai-Ou Hou and Lynn Dunbar.

Robert Simpson and Mona and Michael Cline.

John and Jan Uhl and Dr. Glenn and Donna McCoy.

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Shakespeare in Love Gala

Kentucky Shakespeare is grounded in the works of Shakespeare and strives to enrich our community by presenting accessible, professional theatre experiences that educate, inspire and entertain people of all ages. We chatted with Kentucky Shakespeare’s Producing Artistic Director Matt Wallace to get all the details on this year’s Shakespeare in Love Gala! “If music be the food of love, play on!” - Shakespeare What is the Shakespeare in Love Gala?

reveal about this year’s event?

Shakespeare in Love is our fourth annual gala supporting our work at Kentucky Shakespeare, the oldest free Shakespeare festival in the United States, the official Shakespeare company of the commonwealth and the largest in-school touring arts provider in Kentucky.

Having an event in the gallery of the world renowned, award-winning 21c Museum Hotel is always a most stunning part of the design for this event. We’re fortunate to have 21c’s general counsel, the incredible Phillip Allen as our Board Chair. We couldn’t think of a better backdrop for this event than 21c – with romance and surprises around every corner!

What can guests expect at the event? This is such a fun and relaxed annual event the week of Valentine’s Day, so it’s a perfect date night out. The event features sumptuous hors d’oeuvres and desserts by Proof, an open bar with Brown-Forman cocktails including a delicious signature cocktail to be revealed, live performances and surprises. This year we welcome the Jerry Tolson Trio playing live jazz for the first part and a DJ and dancing later. Our friends at MagBooth will be taking photos of guests in Kentucky Shakespeare’s costumes, Regan Wann will be giving couples tarot readings in a side gallery (always a huge hit) and we’ll be revealing some exciting Kentucky Shakespeare casting news through some live performances! Guests leave with a white rose and sweet treats at the end of the night. We encourage guests to stay at 21c, the official hotel of Kentucky Shakespeare. I know my wife and I will be! Tell us about this year’s theme and how it came about. We’ve always held this event around Valentine’s Day, and this year we thought it may be fun to make it a black and white affair. Not a formal “black tie” but with guests dressing in the colors black and white. As our event chair, board member Mera Cossey Corlett put it, “What’s black and white and ‘read’ all over?” Are there any design elements you can

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What are your suggestions for how a guest should plan their attire for the evening? We encourage guests to wear the colors black and white – cocktail attire. And some dancing shoes! Why is this event important for the theater community and greater Louisville community? This summer Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, the oldest free Shakespeare festival in the country, will present a record 11-week, eight-production, 66-performance season in Central Park at no cost to the public! 25,000+ audience members will have the opportunity to experience the arts regardless of their ability to buy a ticket. It costs us nearly $300,000 for us to produce this summer season, so opportunities like Shakespeare in Love are vital to us to be able to support this free community tradition. Funds raised also help us as we tour the state with our education programs. Last year alone we toured to 200 schools in 70 counties with 700+ hours of programming. Events like Shakespeare in Love allow us to continue to offer free and discounted outreach work in our community. How has the event grown over the years?

Each year, we’ve adjusted things to make sure we always have surprises. We continue to get more guests each year too. We’ve seen local personalities including UofL basketball star Lancaster Gordon, radio personality Lachlan McLean and Mayor Greg Fischer. What our guests often comment about at this event is that it’s not just the same regular “donors” over and over at a stuffy gala – this event brings a fun, new, eclectic mix of guests for a really great party at this world-class museum hotel. How do you hope the event changes in years to come? I hope we continue to gain share in what we do with more of our community, to continue to raise much needed funds to support our mission and continue to have a lot of fun along the way! This event will continue to evolve and grow with the company. Where can you purchase tickets? Is it too late? We still have spaces available. Considering the cost of other galas, you get a lot for your ticket. It’s $100 per person, $175 per couple or $800 for a block of 10. Tickets can be purchased through the mail to Kentucky Shakespeare, 323 W. Broadway, Suite 401, Louisville, KY 40202; over the phone at 502.574.9900; online at kyshakespeare. com; or at the direct link at: kyshakespeare.com/ shakespeare-love-gala-2017 Shakespeare in Love Gala 2017 Saturday, February 18 21c Museum Hotel $100 per person, $175 per couple, $800 for a block of 10 kyshakespeare.com/shakespeare-love-gala-2017

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Shopping in Bloom

“The Junior League has always ith less than 90 had a gift market. Previously, [it days until Louhad] been called Holly Days, isville’s famed [and] it was around the holihorse racing double-headdays. We decided two years ago er, the Kentucky Oaks and to shake it up a little bit and do a spring market to tie into the Derby Kentucky Derby, and less Fashion theme and everything that’s going than two months until the on in Louisville in the spring.” month-long party leading CAMERON This year’s edition of Tulips up to the runs for the lilAUBERNON & Juleps features a few regionies and roses, Louisvillians al and national vendors plus sevare ready to shake off wineral local businesses including: Art From ter’s chill for thoughts of springtime, Ashes, Clayton & Crume, Kelly Waterman on-track betting and mint juleps for Designs, Scarlet and Olivia Boutique and Stella & Dot. days.

Signaling the start of the festivities to come, the Junior League of Louisville will hold the third edition of its annual Tulips & Juleps gift market March 10 through 12 at Louisville Slugger Field. Over 65 booths “boasting art, home decor, food products, jewelry, clothing and accessories for the entire family” await shoppers and their wallets. Though the nonprofit’s market was tied to all things Christmas in recent memory, the market was moved and rebranded in 2016 to catch the spirits of spring and Derby. Junior League Chair of Marketing and PR Ashlyn Ackerman explains:

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Valeri Alexander, Quinley Etheredge and Lauren Powers.

The market begins Friday with the Call to Post Preview Party, an after-work happy hour shopping extravaganza from 4 to 8 p.m. Early risers on Saturday can take in a barre3 class at 9:30 a.m. prior to the day’s shopping, followed by Juleps After Dark in the evening. The after-hours ladies’ night party, lasting from 5 to 9 p.m., will have live music, an array of drinks – including bourbon and wine pulls – and a silent auction. The final day on Sunday is free admission with a book donation or a suggested donation of $5 and features story time at the Usborne Books and More booth. What should guests expect out of this year’s Tulips & Juleps? “We’ve got everything

from clothing to jewelry to artwork, pottery ... there’s a good variety ... and it’s all [from] high-end vendors,” says Ackerman. “There’s definitely something for everyone.” Ackerman adds there will be Junior League members on the shop floor to help guests around the gift market, whose proceeds will go back into the nonprofit to fund its community events and its education-based philanthropic mission in Louisville. JLL’s current initiative is a partnership with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library and WAVE TV, distributing one free book per month to children in certain areas of the city to encourage literacy. Tulips & Juleps 2017 runs from March 10 to12 at Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Main St. General admission tickets for Friday (4 to 8 p.m.) and Saturday (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) are $5, followed by donation-based admission (book donation to Little Libraries or suggested donation of $5) on Sunday (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.). Weekend passes are $25. Juleps After Dark (5 to 9 p.m.) admission is $20. Tickets are available at the door or online at juniorleaguelouisville.org. VT What: Tulips & Juleps When: March 10-12 Where: Louisville Slugger Field Cost: $5

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Orangetheory Offers Workouts for All Levels

are shown on a screen during the ’m not going to lie, I’m workout so you can keep track of not very ambitious which zone you’re in. when it comes to exerThere are three paces applied cising. Because I have a during the class: base, push small stature, running for and all-out. These indicate the any length of time is hard on amount of effort given and vary Health my body. The idea of joinfrom person to person depending on how active they are and ing a gym and having strangMARIAH what they are able to do. During ers watch me attempt to lift KLINE different parts of the class, the weights sounds humiliating. trainer talks over a microphone But thankfully, there is a place in our and will tell you which pace to apply and for great city where I can have an intense how long. workout without too much physical Before my first class, the trainer instructed or emotional pressure. me on how to use the treadmills and rowing Orangetheory Fitness offers 60-minute group classes that employ both cardio and weight training exercises. Classes are led by a trainer who gives instructions and positive reinforcement throughout, and every single class is different. Each person taking the class experiences a different workout based on how much effort they can give. “We have people come here that have never worked out a day in their life, but we also have professional athletes that come here,” says studio manager Loren Saali. “We’ll never tell you how fast to run or how much weight to pick up. It’s all about you and making the workout your own.”

machines, allowing me to get familiar with them before the real workout. I started out doing the free weight portion of the class, in which I did several sets of lunges and curls. The trainer gave us instructions on each exercise before we began, and a nearby TV had an animated demonstration of the exercises to guide us throughout. I felt the burn while lifting even the smallest of weights. However, I didn’t feel the need to overexert myself because I could see my fellow classmates going at their own pace. Next, I strapped my feet into the rowing machine, where I could feel muscles working

in my arms, back and core. The machine was different from anything I’d used before, but it didn’t feel difficult or cumbersome. For the last half of the class, I made my way to the treadmill, where you can choose to power walk, jog or run based on your level of comfort. They also have bike and strider machines for those who can’t use a treadmill. I chose to power walk as my base pace, a faster power walk for my push pace and a light jog for my all-out pace. After a 60-minute class, I was pretty exhausted, but it was also one of the few times I’ve ever enjoyed exercising. I was sore, but I also felt a sense of accomplishment knowing that I had worked every part of my body. My favorite part about the Orangetheory experience was that I never felt insecure or like the people around me were showing off. Everyone was focused on their own workout, and when it was all finished, there were fist bumps and high fives all around. The feeling in the room was not only sweaty, but sincere. “I love the atmosphere here because everyone gets to know each other and becomes like a big family,” says Salli. “There’s also some accountability with that and people really encourage each other to stay at it.” VT For more information on Orangetheory Fitness, visit orangetheoryfitness.com.

Orangetheory has locations in St. Matthews and Middletown, and their brand new studio in the Highlands opens on February 16. They offer a free class to anyone interested in joining so they can experience the difference themselves. And since they have locations around Louisville and throughout the country, you can join a class anywhere at any time. The name Orangetheory comes from the company’s system of measuring heart rate zones. The colors range from gray (very light activity) to red (all-out effort). The orange zone is the most important because it’s where most people “feel the burn.” Staying in this zone for 12-20 minutes allows for a serious metabolism boost and will result in fat loss. Instead of wearing a pedometer to measure progress, Orangetheory uses heart rate monitors worn on the wrist. The results of these

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Alexa Wiegand and Mariah Kline at the Middletown location of Orangetheory.

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A Very Veggie Valentine

Though the Cottage offers date harming” is the night classes where participants word I would receive instruction while cooking use to describe their own food, the plant-based/ gluCooking at the Cottage. A ten-free “A Very Veggie Valentine” cozy retail store takes up class I attended involved no cooking on our part: the chef prepped the right side of the buildOut & About and cooked the food while explaining with every kitchen item ing how to recreate it at home. With you could need: gadgets, RICHIE the recipes in front of us, he guided cookware, bakeware and a GOFF us through five separate dishes over wall with the largest selectwo and a half hours, but the best tion of cookie cutters I’ve ever seen. part was getting to try each of the culinary treats, On the other side of the space, rows each tastier than the last. of tables sit in front of the shiny cookFirst on the menu was roasted asparagus with ing studio equipped with a large tilt- caramelized fennel and beet vinaigrette. Aspared mirror and HD monitor for cook- agus prepared well is a satisfying appetizer on its own, but the fennel and beet gave it an extra ing demonstrations. Co-owner Linda depth that made an ordinary dish exceptional. Kunz Bayens welcomed us to the Next, Chef Shalenko made zucchini spaghetclass and introduced our chef for the ti with a spicy arrabbiata sauce. Using a spiralevening, Mat Shalenko. Her South- izer, he made nutrient-dense zucchini noodles ern hospitality and love of cooking which replaced the traditional carb-heavy wheat put everyone in a relaxed mood. The pasta, and a combination of nutritional yeast, almond meal and Himalayan sea salt substitutwine they began pouring helped too. ed a cheese garnish. The zucchini also made the dish lighter, preventing us from filling up before our next course.

Following spicy with a little sweet, Chef Shalenko prepared a spinach salad with mango and avocado dressed with a pistachio vinaigrette. This green and yellow concoction was also savory; orange juice and balsamic vinegar helped create the vinaigrette base. The salad was a perfect predecessor to the evening’s main course, a plant-based casserole. A blend of kale, mushrooms, broccoli, artichoke hearts, cashews, garlic, onions and almond milk made this dish just as creamy and decadent as any cheese and starch-heavy casserole you are used to but better – and better for you. No dinner would be complete without dessert, and the dark chocolate coconut

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mousse with strawberry coulis was an absolute show-stopper. I could never have imagined that a cup of melted dark chocolate, a can of whole coconut milk and two tablespoons of chia seeds (which makes a vegan gelatin) thrown in a blender and chilled for two hours could make a chocolate dessert so deliciously satisfying. A fellow classmate and I resolved that we would make the mousse this weekend, and I may have uttered the blasphemous words, “I like this better than ice cream.” Looking at food from a different perspective gives us the power to live a healthier life. While I may never strictly adhere to a plant-based diet, finding nutrient-dense substitutes for the kinds of dishes I already love makes eating right fun and tasty. Though the menu at Cooking at the Cottage may change, one thing remains consistent: their dedication to teaching clean eating with healthy ingredients. And that satisfies everyone. VT What: Cooking at the Cottage Where: 3739 Lexington Rd. Contact: 502.893.6700 cookingatthecottage.com

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Shop Local from Home with Natalie O. Design

or the past eight years, Natalie Officer of Natalie O. Design Company has been using Homes her talents to make spaces work and SARA work well for area GIZA residents. After a successful pop-up shop, the interior designer is transitioning into an e-commerce site. The progressive move aligns with her goal of making design attainable at affordable prices.

Born in Indiana, Officer recalls having a passion for design as a teenager. She later obtained a degree in fashion and business. Having traveled and lived abroad, she returned to the states and eventually Chicago, where she began doing staging work. After settling into Louisville, she was approached to do more design work. “I feel really lucky that Louisville has embraced me,” she says. In fact, 95 percent of her work comes from word of mouth. That’s an impressive accomplishment, considering the trust it takes to allow someone full access into your home and daily life. Officer credits part of her success to social media. Often times, individuals have stumbled onto her Instagram account prior to making that first appointment. On Pinterest, her followers are customers who want to stay in the loop of great style. The design aesthetic at Natalie O. Design Company borders on modern and contemporary style. “We cater mostly to people who want something different, things they have seen traveling and couldn’t find here,” Officer says of her growing client list. She is often asked to “silence the noise” of daily

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distractions and does so by utilizing clean, simplified design that is a reflection of the individual with whom she is working “I am a relationship person,” she says of her passion for this work. “I like to help people. This is my path to doing that with the skills I have. If I can create a happy, productive space for someone, that’s a good day.” She doesn’t get excited about products. Instead, her motivation comes from the smiles at the end of a project. The process of working with the boutique design firm begins with a free consultation. Clients can expect an intimate, hands-on experience based on their individual needs. People’s personal tastes, where they’ve traveled, who they are and where they hope to go are all taken into account. Beyond the scope of just decorating, the team at Natalie O. Design has a holistic approach that focuses on both the individual and their environment. “It’s always been my goal to have a company that supports people’s dreams,” Officer states. A part of that will involve becoming even more accessible. After the company’s successful pop-up shop during the holidays, the design firm has obtained a new studio in Hope Mills Lofts in the heart of Germantown. In the meantime, her new e-commerce site has launched. On the site, customers will find pillows, gift options and an assortment of favorite things. They will also provide local delivery. “We wanted to offer something different. We love the packaged product,” Officer explains, “the ability to get something in the mail that feels really

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cared for.” Having found space in a historic building that has housed artists for the past 20 years feels like a perfect fit. Natalie O. Design will take its place alongside artisans and craftsman. “We are so excited to be a part of that culture,” Officer affirms. VT WHAT: Natalie O. Design Co. Find At: natalieodesign.com Shop At: natalieodesignshop.com Soon To Be Located At: 942 E. Kentucky Ave. in the Hope Mill Lofts

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Punxsutawney Phil put us down, calling for six more weeks of winter. Thanks to Louisville boutiques, the bitter cold might just taste a little sweeter. From cashmere to genuine leather, this is the perfect time to invest in closet staples while also perusing spring arrivals. Don’t wait – the deals won’t be here for six more weeks!

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Milly dress from Clodhoppers was $505, now $199.99 Rebecca Minkoff crossbody purse from Rodeo Drive was $175, now $122 3. Milly coat from Clodhoppers now $199.99 4. Skull cashmere from Liv was $274, now $162 5. Diane Von Furstenberg leather pants from Rodeo Drive were $998, now $495 6. Lavand coat from Liv was $176, now $95 7. Wishlist cardigan from Impulse was $54, now $38 8. Trina Turk shirt from Rodeo Drive was $148, now $104 9. J. Brand jeans from Rodeo Drive were $188, Now $132 10. Chase and Chloe boots from Clodhoppers were $128, now $39.99

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his fast-paced novel, populated with a delightfully queer and gender-bending ensemble cast, is set in an Orwellian city that’s reminiscent of the decadence and debauchery of the early 1920s. The action takes place in Amberlough, a coastal city where errand boys run messages and gin is a lady’s drink of choice. Donnelly’s debut spy thriller is more than generous with its doses of strip teases and sex. But it’s not all absinthe parties, pasties and false eyelashes in Amberlough.

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The city is undergoing a period of great political upheaval. Government agents are double-crossed and are double-crossers; police officers are generously bribed to look the other way as tar is traded and used on their beats. Our leading man, Cyril DePaul, is only out to save his own life and his lover’s, the alluring Astrid Makricosta of the Bumble Bee Cabaret. Through circumstance and misstep, Cyril stumbles and is forced to switch his allegiances to protect his own marred skin as well as Astrid’s, which he can hardly admit, even to himself. The fascist Ospies are consolidating power and becoming more ruthless in their tactics with every turn of the page. Astrid has his own plans of escape and treachery of which Cyril is unaware. The narrative follows the dance of the two men and the partners they pull in and abandon along the way as they try to escape their fates. The flamboyant citizens of Amberlough can no longer evade the heaviest blows. Everything is at stake for the performers, workers, owner and customers of the Bumble Bee Cabaret. Their livelihoods and their ways of life are threatened by a government that wants to keep things straight and tidy at any cost. Not all of those connected to the Bee will make it out with their consciences, or their skins, intact. Many of the characters in Amberlough are smarter and tougher then they may seem at first. Cordelia Lehane, Astrid’s beautiful copper-haired cabaret partner, becomes entangled in the mess of smuggling, false documents and drugs that Astrid’s been orchestrating from his dressing room for years. She’s good – knows how to play a part both on and

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off the stage – but not good enough that eventually her off-stage activities don’t catch up with her and everyone she loves. Book covers matter, and Amberlough is wrapped in a fantastic one. Flames lick up the sides of a red stage, framing a man with dark black skin wrapped in a luxurious cream boa. A white-skinned woman stands in front of him, sporting a perfectly cut black suit, bowtie and wry smile. Disembodied hands applaud the two striking performers. A cover is sometimes called the clothing of books, and the citizens of Amberlough care deeply about appearances; it’s a fitting jacket for a story full of heat and flame. “Amberlough” dazzles and fizzes with drunkenness, jewels and treachery. The characters must choose between losing everything – including their integrity – to protect the ones they love and losing everything for absolutely nothing at all. The narrative starts at a rapid pace and doesn’t slow down for the reader to catch her breath. As seductive as it is terrifying, this novel will make your pulse race and not just from the clever jokes about the subjunctive mood. Lara Elena Donnelly will be reading at Carmichael’s Bookstore on Frankfort Avenue. on Friday, February 17 at 7 p.m. VT “Amberlough” reading by author Lara Elena Donnelly February 17, 7 p.m. Carmichael’s Bookstore, 2720 Frankfort Ave. carmichaelbookstore.com

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THIS WEEK’S VOICE CHOICE FLOWER HOUR

Four Roses Bourbon and Nanz & Kraft are teaming up again with the American Heart Association for the 10th Annual Flower Hour. On Friday, February 10, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at the 141 Breckenridge Lane location on Nanz & Kraft Florists, you may enjoy special Valentine’s Day shopping and a bourbon tasting. Musical entertainment will be on hand as well as Four Roses Master Distiller Brent Elliott. Flower Hour also features a silent auction with an array of items including Four Roses Limited Edition bottlings and a Nanz & Kraft Valentine’s bouquet. A suggested donation to the American Heart Association will be collected at the door. The first 100 guests to arrive will receive a complimentary gift. MORE INFO 502.526.5528

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9 BARNHART BAR LAUNCH PARTY AT CELLAR DOOR CHOCOLATES What could possibly be better than a chocolate and wine party? One that is unveiling a sexy new line with gorgeous artwork by the Barnhart twins! Stop by Cellar Door Chocolates (601 S. Fourth St.) on Thursday, February 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. to enjoy a bite and feast your eyes on the new Barnhart Bar collection. MORE INFO cellardoorchocolates.com WFPK JAZZ LIVE AT LOLA Be a part of the first ever WFPK Jazz Live at Lola event with The Afrophysicists. WFPK DJ Matt Anthony will be there to spin vinyl between sets. Admission is free. Lola is located upstairs from Butchertown Grocery (1076 E. Washington St.). Weekly concerts at Lola are curated by 91.9 WFPK jazz hosts and include a variety of jazz performers, each with their own interpretation of the art form. MORE INFO wfpk.org CANINE CUPID ADOPTION EVENT Looking for your “furever” love? Want to meet the dog of your dreams? Join The Arrow Fund for this one-of-a-kind meet and greet with plenty of pooches who are seeking a home of their own. The event is for humans 21 and over and will take place at The Manhattan Project located at 2101 B Frankfort Ave. from 6 to 9 p.m. Eclipse Band is sponsoring all adoption fees for the animals. You can fill out an adoption application on site or in advance. MORE INFO thearrowfund.org

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 LOUISVILLE YOUTH GROUP SPAGHETTI DINNER AND TALENT SHOW The Louisville Youth Group will be hosting a

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spaghetti dinner on February 10 at 7 p.m. at First Lutheran Church. General admission tickets are $10 and include soda or tea, salad, pasta and bread in addition to the main course. A $40 VIP ticket also includes a handmade ceramic bowl from local and national ceramic artists. Louisville Youth Group youth will serve the guests and then perform a small talent show after the meal. All proceeds will benefit the youth of LYG. MORE INFO louisvilleyouthgroup.org “THE MIKADO” PRESENTED BY KENTUCKY OPERA Flirting is outlawed! In the fantastical land of Titipu, the Mikado makes a law. But when his own son falls for the delightful Yum-Yum, who can carry out the execution decreed as punishment for the crime? “The Mikado” is a pointed satire of the manners, politics and institutions of Victorianera Britain; it deals comically and absurdly with pompous officials, prudish etiquette and other foolishness. Delightful and instantly recognizable, the music of “The Mikado” features some of Gilbert and Sullivan’s best work. The show is performed in English with English supertitles. There will be performances February 10 and 12 in The Brown Theatre. Tickets start at $34. MORE INFO kyopera.org LOVE IN RETROGRADE This collaborative and shoppable gallery show ventures more into the peculiar, less-explored side of love. Featuring artwork of Kenton Montgomery, Jewelry from Mia Snell of Dandelion jewelry and exclusive clothing created from the event by Gunnar Deatherage. Head to Gunnar Deatherage’s studio at 1155 S. Second St. from 6 to 10 p.m. for a new take on Valentine’s Day and shop for your special someone, especially if that someone is yourself. MORE INFO gunnardeatherage.com

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11 HEARTSTRINGS DINNER & DANCE Benefiting the Kentuckiana Stroke Association, the dinner dance will be held at Louisville Boat Club on Saturday, February 11 and is the perfect way to celebrate Valentine’s Day while supporting a worthwhile cause. Tickets are $90 or $175 per couple. MORE INFO strokekyin.org/heartstringsdance

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13 EAT & DRINK FOR FFL AT LE MOO Dine at Le Moo on February 13 from 5 to 9 p.m. and Friend for Life Cancer Support Network will receive up to 10 percent of the proceeds from food and drink purchased that evening. Friend for Life’s mission is to help persons recently diagnosed with cancer and their loved ones navigate the path through diagnosis, treatment and recovery by pairing them with a trained survivor of a similar experience so they can face cancer with someone who has been there. MORE INFO lemoorestaurant.com

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 DISNEY’S “THE LITTLE MERMAID” PRESENTED BY BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA In a magical kingdom fathomed below, we meet Ariel, the little mermaid who is tired of flipping her fins and longs to be part of the fascinating world on dry land. Joining her are Sebastian, Ursula, Triton and Prince Eric. The show is based on the Disney animated film and hit Broadway musical. Dive on in! This family-favorite makes its Louisville debut February 14 through 19 at The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, and tickets start at $32.50.

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KMAC POETRY SLAM Be a part of this unique poetry experience in a community art space downtown on the second Tuesday of each month. For those slamming, tickets are $7, and for those attending, it is free. Check out one of the fastest growing trends in the artist community and remember, the point is not the points, the point is the poetry. KMAC Museum is located at 715 W. Main St., and the slam will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. MORE INFO kmacmuseum.org

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 VISITING ARTIST OPEN HOUSE: PATRICK DONLEY Lenihan Sotheby’s International Realty will be introducing artwork from Louisville artist Patrick Donley with a reception that will include hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and of course, lovely art. Patrick Donley is a longtime member of the Louisville art community who has made his reputation with his colorful, collage-based abstract paintings, compositions composed of spherical objects applied with an insistent mark-making technique. His new work is titled “Baseball Flags: A World Series.” The reception will be on Thursday, February 16 from 5 to 7:30 p.m. MORE INFO 502.899.2129

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 CELEBRATION OF SERVICE AND SURVIVAL The Louisville Marriott Downtown will be the place for celebration on Friday, February 17 as The Center for Women and Families pays tribute to five Women of Distinction who have spent their time and talents advocating for women and girls in Kentuckiana. It is an elegant and festive evening featuring a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, dinner and so much more. Arrive between 5 and 6 p.m. to enjoy a complimentary signature cocktail. Tickets are $175.

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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 TAILSPIN ALE FEST Known as Louisville’s Winter Warmer, Tailspin Ale Fest returns to Louisville Executive Aviation on Saturday, February 18 from 2 to 7 p.m. Located in a WWII era airplane hangar with over 200 beers on tap, live music and food trucks, the charity raffle efforts will benefit Dare to Care Food Bank. VIP tickets are $75 and gates will open at 2 p.m. for those ticket holders. You will also receive a food voucher to use at any of the food trucks onsite as well as a one year subscription to Draft Magazine. General admission tickets are $45 and will get you an official Tailspin Ale Fest souvenir glass as well as a tasting card to receive pours of some of America’s best craft brewery offerings. MORE INFO etix.com LOUISVILLE HEART BALL Be a part of this unforgettable evening of entertainment and hope at the 25th anniversary of celebration of the Louisville Heart Ball. Each year, community members, medical professionals and corporate leaders come together to celebrate the lifesaving work of the American Heart Association. From the gourmet dinner to the silent and live auction, it’s an exciting night of glitz and glamour. This year’s ball takes place at Louisville Marriott Downtown on Saturday, February 18 from 6 p.m. to midnight. MORE INFO louisvilleheartball.heart.org

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 DANCING WITH THE PROSPECT STARS This event will have all the right moves by featuring a dancing competition among some of the city’s most recognizable faces and a Taste of Prospect food sampling complete with a dinner by Ladyfingers Catering. All this is yours for a ticket price of $125 (a table for eight starts at $1,000). When purchasing tickets, be sure to specify which “star” you are supporting along with the charity organization they are supporting. MORE INFO 502.228.7493

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 “THE ADDAMS FAMILY” PRESENTED BY DERBY DINNER PLAYHOUSE When Wednesday Addams falls in love, everything changes for the family the fateful night they host a dinner for the “normal” boyfriend and his parents. This macabre Broadway musical comedy is based on the cartoon characters created by Charles Addams, who also inspired the television show. The show runs through April 9, and tickets start at $43. MORE INFO derbydinner.com

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MORE INFO kentuckycenter.org VALENTINE’S DINNER AT HISTORIC WHITEHALL Whitehall will host its sixth annual Valentine’s Day Dinner on Tuesday, February 14 at 7 p.m. inside the historic mansion at 3110 Lexington Road. Whether you are in search of a romantic dinner for two or simply a fun way to celebrate the holiday with a group of friends, this event presents a perfect evening of dining and elegance. Served by candlelight, the dinner features a four-course feast prepared by Chef Gregoire Guiot of Mirabelle Gourmet Catering. Ticket cost is $80 per person or $100 per person for the four-course dinner with wine. Reservations are required and are available for parties of two or for groups of up to 10. MORE INFO historicwhitehall.org

“HUMAN ABSTRACT” PRESENTED BY LOUISVILLE BALLET AND LVA A co-production between Louisville Ballet and Louisville Visual Art, “Human Abstract” will push the boundaries of how art can be created through collaboration. Lucas Jervies brings a psychological drama to life in the intimate setting of the Bomhard Theater in The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, where you feel the power of the art you are seeing. The show will run February 22 through 26, and tickets start at $35. MORE INFO louisvilleballet.org DESSERTS FIRST Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana will host its 11th annual Desserts First event uniting the Louisville area’s finest chefs to create original dessert and signature drinks using the well-known Girl Scout Cookie varieties as the key ingredient. The chefs will gather and present their creations for tasting at The Olmstead on Wednesday, February 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $65. MORE INFO gskentuckiana.org CATERFEST The Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center is hosting Caterfest, a biannual catering event designed to bring Kentuckiana’s best caterers together with prospective brides, special event planners and the general public. Admission is free along with lots of free parking. There will also be a drawing for a free event room rental giveaway. The event will take place Wednesday, February 22 from 5 to 8 p.m. in Van Gogh event room 3. MORE INFO mellwoodartcenter.com TASTE OF BUTCHERTOWN The Pointe (1205 E. Washington St,) will host an evening of exclusive tastings, a signature drink from Copper & Kings and an opportunity to make a difference at Home of the Innocents. Tickets are $30 and will feature tastings and drinks from Bourbon Barrel Foods, Feast BBQ and Macaron Bar. Must be 21 to attend the event on Thursday, February 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. MORE INFO tasteofbutchertown.com

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 DERBY STYLE SOIREE Following the success of their inaugural event in 2016, the Derby Style Soiree: Sip-Shop-Support benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters will return this year on February, 24 from 7 to 10 p.m. at Hermitage Farm. Guests will enjoy the opportunity to walk throughout the beautiful Hermitage Farm 19th-century estate home while vying to win the latest men and women’s Derby fashions, accessories and services. Tickets are $55 and only 150 will be sold. MORE INFO 502.641.6303

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Playmate Spills the Beans about the Birds and the Bees

and waiting, he was denied. EAR ABBY: I had planned to wait until He keeps himself busy by painting pictures. Occasionally he sells my daughter was 12 one or two paintings online or and in the sixth grade to teach through art shows. However, what her about sex. Unfortunatehe earns is not nearly enough to ly, she was given a very thorsupport himself. I had to take a Dear Abby ough, graphically described significant pay cut at work, and I’m having a hard time supporting education by a playmate. At JEANNE both of us. My savings are being the time, her playmate was PHILLIPS depleted, and my credit card balin second grade. My daughter ance is skyrocketing. was in the third grade. I was devasI have told him repeatedly that he needs to tated. Not only did I feel she was too get a job. He’s not totally disabled. He could young, I felt robbed of an experience work – he just can’t go back to construction. that should be cherished between a He insists he’s going to make it big selling art. mother and daughter. I tell him art is his hobby, not his career. I have

I strongly believe that parents should decide for themselves when to teach their children about sex, and the children should not have the experience forced upon them. The playmate’s parents like to think of themselves as progressive and nonconformist. When I confronted the mother, she deflected by becoming offended that I would assume they weren’t responsible parents. She defended her daughter by saying, “Kids will talk. I’m sure she wasn’t out to ruin your daughter’s world.” Am I wrong to be so offended? – OFFENDED IN NEW JERSEY DEAR OFFENDED: Yes. Children DO talk, and 12 is far too late for them to start learning about sex. By then, they have probably received an abundance of misinformation about it from their friends. Children are naturally curious about the world around them. That’s why “the talk” should start as soon as a child begins asking questions. The facts don’t have to be given all at once; the conversation should be ongoing, with more information added in an age-appropriate way. ••• DEAR ABBY: My “boyfriend” and I are in our mid-40s. Three and a half years ago, he was in a bad accident. Because our relationship seemed to be getting serious, he moved into my house. He was planning on returning to construction work a few months later, once his doctor cleared him. Unfortunately, the doctor said he would never be able to resume work in construction. He applied for Social Security Disability and, after two years of paperwork

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also told him that I’m a financial wreck and that I’m going to lose my house, but he doesn’t care. He says, “Buy a smaller house.”

I tell him he has to get a job or move out, but he doesn’t do either. I’m ready to sell my house and live in a small apartment by myself. But I can’t get him to leave. What can I do? – OVER THIS IN ILLINOIS DEAR OVER THIS: Because this man has lived with you for so long, getting him out of there may take the help of a lawyer. He’s not an artist; he’s an ingrate and a freeloader. Although you are having financial difficulties right now, it will be money well spent. Please don’t wait. ••• DEAR ABBY: My life is boring, repetitive and I am often depressed. I have trouble talking to others, which makes things harder. Every day is the same: Get up, go to a long day of school, come home, do homework, play video games, draw, go to bed. The weekends aren’t much better. My family never does anything, we never go anywhere. I don’t have friends (the one I’d consider hanging out with is always busy), and at 15, I can’t drive anywhere, get a job or do anything on my own for another year. I have never kissed, dated or even had a crush on anyone (I’m not sure why, it’s not like I’m gay or too embarrassed), so I haven’t got much to talk about with my peers anyway. I’m alone. I’m not popular, I’m a complete nerd and I’m afraid to tell others what I enjoy. If I tell anyone I like video games and

Dungeons and Dragons, I know I’ll be mocked for the next few years of my life. I’m pretty smart and I do well in school, but I’m not good at much else. My social skills are borderline nonexistent. My entire life is school. I just want some attention, some friends, something to do with my life. I need help, some advice, something, ANYthing! – BORING LIFE IN WISCONSIN DEAR BORING LIFE: Having never met you, I can’t surmise why you have difficulty interacting with others. However, there is nothing wrong with playing video games unless you substitute them for real-life experiences. Surely, there are activities at your school that you could join that would give you more contact with your peers – sports and special interest clubs, such as art, come immediately to mind. If your family belongs to a church, there may be a youth group that would welcome you. If you need suggestions for finding an activity at school that might be a good “fit,” talk to a counselor there. Explain how depressed and isolated you’re feeling and ask for help. The squeaky wheel gets the grease. And remember, things will change when you turn 16 and can drive and work. ••• DEAR ABBY: Many times, my co-workers make grammatical and punctuation errors in emails they send (both internal and external) or misuse words on conference calls. Is it in bad taste to mention to the individuals their misuse of the word “there” versus “their” or “your” versus “you’re”? One of the most common spoken grammatical mistakes is, “I seen it” instead of “I’ve seen” or “I saw.” I am not sure if they would appreciate knowing they are misusing words or if they might become offended. – HELPFUL IN FLORIDA DEAR HELPFUL: If you see a co-worker consistently make grammatical errors, it would be doing the person a favor to point it out – once or twice – in private. However, to continually harp on it would likely cause embarrassment, come across as one-upmanship and cause resentment. The same is true about errors that are spoken. Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Notice is hereby given that on Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at the following locations: Facility 1: 350 Adams Street, Louisville, KY 40206. 502.584.1931 Date/Time of Sale: February 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM Jeffery Hatton Unit 067 Twin bed, boxes; Karen Campbell unit 277 Washer, dryer, table and chairs, boxes; Lisa Ewing Unit 370 Mattress, couch, and boxes; Gwendolyn Martin Unit 379 Household goods; Danielle Murphy Unit 389 Household items, stove, refrigerator, clothes Facility 2: 7900 Dixie Hwy, Louisville, KY 40258. 502.935.7135 Date/Time of Sale: February 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM Theresa Freeze Unit 527 House hold Items; Brandon Burton Unit 850 House Hold Items; Jerry Corum Unit 525 House Hold Items; Kevin Yeno Unit 558 Christmas Boxes; Charles Rhodes Unit 710 House Hold Items; Tara Knoop Unit 701 House hold items; Sharon Scheonbachler Unit 665 House Hold Items. Facility 3: 5420 Valley Station Rd, Louisville, KY 40272. 502.937.2756 Date/ Time of Sale: February 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM Byron Fengolio Unit 100 boxes, power tools, fishing poles, cooler; Carlos Catalan Unit 160 Bed, Mattress, Tv, clothes, household goods; Kayla Rose Unit 352 Mattress, Computer, Boxes; Anna Cook Unit 423 Chair, Dresser, Tv, Bags, Clothes, Love Seat; Chris Valentine Unit 439 Bed, Dresser, boxes, totes; Jana Vincent Unit 444 Chair, Dryer, Refrigerator, bags, boxes, totes; Mary Hedgepath Unit 448 Chair, Couch, Mattress, Table, Boxes, piano; Justin Aaron Unit 616 Chair, couch, table, tv, bags, boxes, totes; Austin Stotts Unit 633 couch, tables; Marsha Burnett Unit 644 boxes, totes, household goods; Lance Winning Unit 730 Couch, Table, dryer, bags, lamps Facility 4: 6708 Preston Hwy, Louisville, KY 40219. 502.969.9124 Date/Time of Sale: February 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM Sylvester Gurnell Unit 344 Household goods, Cynthia McNess Unit 610 Household goods, Lavelle McCarley Unit 431 Storage Boxes, Karen Edelen Unit 234 Household goods, Dmarco Polk Unit 549 Household goods, Anna Scimens Unit 272 Household goods, Kathy Burkhead Unit 120 Household goods, US Flyer Distribution Unit 328 Marketing Items, John Eversole Unit 140 Household goods Facility 5 (ANNEX): 4010 Oaklawn Drive, Louisville, KY 40219. 502.969.9124 Date/Time of Sale: February 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM Rashida Thomas Unit 9222 Household goods, Amber White Unit 9171 Household goods, Tanika Pitts Unit 9250 Household items, Amanda chm Swartz Unit 9045 Household items, Jennifer Hart Unit 9237 Household goods Facility 6: 5807 Bardstown Rd, Louisville, KY 40291. 502.231.3651 Date/Time of Sale: February 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM Lisa Jackson Unit A009 Clothing/Household

items; Anne Wilkins Unit A047 Household items; Regina Burnitte Unit B060 Work items/Household goods; Chardett Sarver Unit B069 2 BR Apt; Shalonda Farmer Unit E037 Household goods/2 flat screens; Inez Ellis Unit E046 Boxes; Tina Dunn Unit E048 Household items; Sherry Neat Unit G020 Furniture/household items; Damon Goodwin Unit H059 Tools/Household items/furniture. Facility 7: 11440 Blankenbaker Access Dr, Louisville, KY 40299. 502.438.6213 Date/Time of Sale: February 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM Michael Tyler Unit 00427 Household Items; Michael Wells 00580 Household Items; Alicia Hardin 00649 Household Items; Donald Bailey Unit 00656 Household goods, boxes; Troy Yarbrough Unit 00152 Beds, Furniture, Children’s Toys, Boxes; Derrek Townsend Unit 00239 3 Bikes, Small items, Queen bed, 30 Boxes; Facility 8: 4605 Wattbourne Ln, Louisville, KY 40299. 502.491.2424 Date/ Time of Sale: February 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM Dr. Allene Gold Unit 234 Household Items; Carlos Barbour Unit 616 Clothes, Trunk; Willard Byrd Unit 518 Furniture; Randy Guston Jr Unit 806 q bed, dresser, couch and recliner, 4 chairs, table, boxes; Heather Mahurin Unit 209 Lawnmower, household goods & Furniture; Delicia Bradley Unit 264 Washer, dryer, boxes and totes; Kimberly Harriford Unit 103 Couch,

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2 Bedroom Suites; Tamika Jackson Unit 325 Restaurant equipment Facility 9: 8002 Warwick Ave, Louisville, KY 40222. 502.412.6184 Date/ Time of Sale: February 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM Glenna Hess unit 361 Household items; Tara Champa Unit 387 Household Items; Kevin Board Unit 348 Dresser drawer, night stand, full size bed, kitchen appliances, boxes, misc. items; Tamiya Robinson Unit 566 1 bedroom apt. medical equipment; Delon Boyd Unit 623 Household goods Facility 10: 201 E. Market St, Louisville, KY 40202. 502.640.3042 Date/Time of Sale: February 15, 2017 – 9:30 AM William Wright, Unit D568 TV, Stereo, Suitcase. -Purchases must be made onsite with cash only and paid at the above referenced facility in order to complete the transaction. Extra Space Storage may refuse any bid and may rescind any purchase up until the winning bidder takes possession of the personal property.

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pets of the week Cami is a darling two-year-old kitty with beautiful green eyes and black fur with just a touch of white on her chest. She’s quite affectionate and politely asks for your attention. This petite cat enjoys meeting new people. Cami came to the Kentucky Humane Society from an overcrowded shelter, so we don’t know her history. What we do know is that she’s a sweetheart. Cami is spayed, micro-chipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Meet her at our adoption center in the North Dixie Feeders Supply, 4921 North Dixie Highway, and see if she is the purr-fect companion for you. For more on Cami or any of our adoptable pets, please call 502-366-3355 or visit kyhumane.org. Benji (aka Tyrion) is an energetic seven-monthold Staffordshire Terrier mix who came to the Kentucky Humane Society because he had too much energy for his previous owner’s dogs. Benji loves to wrestle, and the other dogs in the house did not appreciate his enthusiasm. Benji needs some help with his manners so that he can be the best dog he can be. He loves running and jumping and would make a really good agility dog or running partner. His dream family is one that is active patient while teaching him everything a dog should know. Because of his rough play style, we recommend Benji meet any potential dog siblings before going home. He is neutered, micro-chipped and up-to-date on vaccinations. Come meet Benji at our East Campus location, 1000 Lyndon Lane. For more on Benji or any of our adoptable pets, please call 502-366-3355 or visit kyhumane.org. For more on any of our adoptable pets, please call 502.366.3355 or visit kyhumane.org

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HAS A BIG ANNOUNCEMENT, SO ...

Tonya Abeln of

The Voice-Tribune is

HEADED TO BROADWAY! ...YES, IN NEW YORK!

TONYA ABELN

Something

BIG is coming!!

Go to our Facebook page at 8:45 a.m. on Thursday Feb. 23rd to be the first to know! (well, besides Tonya of course)

Remember: Facebook • February 23 • 8:45 a.m.

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