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KMAC Couture has quickly become the fashion event of the region. This year’s event was absolutely spectacular and continues to be buzzed about around town. In this issue of The Voice-Tribune – which was one of the event’s sponsors – we’ve bumped up our page count so we could provide extended coverage. There is no shortage of hatmakers in our community, and each one has a special story about how they got started. Laura Moser’s, however, is simply inspiring. Somehow, the owner of Simply Laura Hats & Accessories was able to turn her grief over the death of her child into the motivation she needed to take a leap of faith. You can find out more about the courageous milliner in this issue in a story written by The Voice-Tribune’s Managing Editor Mariah Kline. As I shared last week, The Voice-Tribune continues to add to our staff. This time, I’d like to welcome photographer Kathryn Harrington, who joins us full-time to shoot events and editorial content. She is immensely talented and passionate about her craft. I couldn’t be happier to have her on board. It seems Mother Nature has had enough of toying with us and is going to play nice for a bit– at least that’s what our local meteorologists have said. That means Saturday will be perfect for what I always think of as the true kickoff to Derby season: the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Thunder Over Louisville (for the record, this Hoosier will enjoy the event from the other side of the river). Whatever you do, I hope you enjoy.

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BA star and former UofL basketball player Junior Bridgeman has planned and hosted an annual Derby gala for over a decade, and is now passing the torch on to his children Eden, Justin and Ryan. The trio is taking the reins and putting together an unbelievably epic night for Louisvillians and special guests. To learn more about this year’s fundraiser, we spoke with Eden Bridgeman.

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the West End School and the Kosair Charities Center for Autism at UofL.

Can you give us any “insider info” about celebrities who might attend? Not yet, but stay tuned! You may see some familiar faces from the worlds of cinema, sports and business on our red carpet.

How many volunteers does it take to make this event possible?

Guests at The Trifecta will be treated to an unforgettable night of entertainment. We will have stars walking the red carpet and performing on stage. In putting together this event, we’ve strived to make sure that every guest feels like a celebrity as they enter the grand ballroom of the new Omni Louisville Hotel and dance the night away.

A small army. We have volunteers that assist through the planning process to those that help us make sure our guests each feel like celebrities. We actually call our volunteers ambassadors because they help share the message of The Trifecta throughout the community. VT

What is the benefiting charity/charities?

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Brackish Bow Ties at Rodes

odes For Him For Her recently received a great selection of Brackish feather bow ties. Every tie is handcrafted in South Carolina by a team of 50 artisans and production assistants and takes between four and five hours to complete. Because every single feather is hand-selected, no two Brackish bow ties are exactly alike. Every tie is a sustainable work of art and are of very high quality workmanship. Each feather tie has its own story and is made from pheasant, guinea, rooster, goose and other fowl feathers. Also, each tie comes in its own branded pine storage box. These are awesome, unique designs perfect for weddings and, of course, Derby parties! For more information, go to www. brackishbowties.com to check out their story, process and Spring collection.

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Peppermint Palm Kicks Off the Derby Season with Kentucky Derby Princesses

eppermint Palm, the Lilly Pulitzer Signature store in Louisville located at 3741 Lexington Road in the Vogue Center, hosted the Kentucky Derby Princesses Royal Court on the afternoon of April 13. Customers were treated with sweets and a giveaway as the Princesses debuted their Lilly Pulitzer Oaks dresses. Peppermint Palm store hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

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Summertime Skincare The Skin Group reviews proper maintenance during the hottest season Story and photos by Mariah Kline

s the sun finally emerges and outdoor activities resume, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of warm weather and all it entails. However, every individual should be cognizant of caring for their skin this time of year and avoiding sun damage. To learn more, The Skin Group’s Victoria Faulconer, PA-C and Practice Manager Lisa Zax recently shared how to maintain healthy skin during the summer. People who struggle with dark spots or melasma (discoloration) tend to see a worsening of their conditions in the summertime, but thankfully, laser treatments done over the course of three months can be incredibly effective. “A little bit of sun exposure right now and just being outside for a few minutes can make brown spots flare up,” says Faulconer. “A lot of women especially

If you do the laser and don’t maintain, those spots will come back. — Practice Manager Lisa Zax

are affected right now since it involves estrogen. One of the best things you can do for it is the laser (treatment). It destroys the pigment, and then you maintain it with hydroquinone for eight weeks.” “It’s best if you combine hydroquinone with tretinoin,” Zax concurs. “Hydroquinone bleaches it and tretinoin exfoliates, so you really make it work. The laser is your aggressive step and then you maintain it with those. If you do the laser and don’t maintain, those spots will come back.” Even for those who don’t necessarily develop spots or see significant sun damage, the main priorities in the summer should be using sunscreen and moisturizer. The Skin Group’s practitioners recommend 0 4 . 1 9 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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sunscreens that have 30 or 50 SPF (any “We see a lot of problems with oversensinumber over 50 makes so little difference tized skin, and it’s due to multiple chemithat it’s not worth purchasing) and moiscals used in products,” Faulconer explains. turizing with creams rather than lotions, “The more smell it has, the worse it is for which are alcohol based and don’t provide as your skin. If it smells good, that means it much moisture. The most important part of has another ingredient in there that you maintaining healthy skin is consistency, so don’t need that can be substituted with an everyone should apply sunscreen and moisactive ingredient that you really do need.” turizer every single day. The Skin Group mainly focuses on the As for the products they recommend, aesthetics and health of the face, but they Faulconer and Zax agree that most over-theimplore people to not forget the rest of the counter purchases from a skin on their bodies. It is drug or beauty supply store the largest organ we possess, 444 S. First St., Ste. 100 are not worth the money. In and taking care of it over the 502.583.6647 fact, buying several of these course of our lives requires skingroup.org items over the course of the dedication and consistency. year annually costs consum“The skin is a six-pound ers much more, and they are organ that keeps all of our better off finding one quality product recorgans together, so we need to keep it workommended by their doctor, even if it means ing and keep it healthy,” says Faulconer. spending more money on one single item. While each age group requires differ“I also encourage people not to buy ent care, the main priority across the board online through Amazon because oftentimes should not just be about looking younger but you don’t know if it’s counterfeit or not,” looking healthy. To maintain healthy and Faulconer cautions. “You have to know who better looking skin, consult with a physician you’re buying from. That’s why we try to to find what will work best. work with other doctors offices, so it goes “When you’re in your 20s, you shouldn’t straight from the producer to the doctors to use a lot of products because you can the consumer.” actually do more damage,” says Faulconer. The type of skincare and ingredients “When you get older, you can change and involved makes a massive difference as well. modify. You need to seek professional help Faulconer and Zax urge patients to look for when deciding what’s good for you and what hypoallergenic and fragrance-free formulas you should do.” VT as much as possible. THE SKIN GROUP 0 4 . 1 9 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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ike many artists, Laura Moser didn’t discover her creative strength until of later in life. Just in the last two STYLE years, she has made the craft of millinery her full-time job and established the brand Simply Laura. Though her path to making hats for the Kentucky Derby and other grand affairs was not a straight one, she’s now jumped in with both feet. Moser was born but not raised in Louisville. However, much of her extended family Story by Mariah Kline lived nearby and she spent a great deal of Photos by Bobby Moser time here growing up. Her grandmother, Katherine “Kitty” Jones, worked at the former Hytkens boutique in St. Matthews. The experience of visiting the store and watching her grandmother work in luxury fashion made a great impression on Moser. In fact, she named her 2018 couture collection “Miss Kitty’s” in honor of the woman who impacted her life so much. Moser initially began making hats when she attended the Derby for the first time eight years ago. After finding her ideal outfit, she was not able to procure an affordable headpiece to match, so she tried her hand at creating one. She received so many compliments at the track that she continued making them for herself and a number of family members annually for the next several years. SIMPLY LAURA HATS In 2015, Moser’s & ACCESSORIES life and career were simply-laura.com abruptly interrupted. laura@simply-laura.com Her son Carlton, a 502.649.8437 chef who lived in the Turks and Caicos Islands, was diagnosed with stage IV melanoma and passed away within a matter of months. Moser had worked with American Airlines for 35 years, but after losing her son, retired earlier than she had planned. With her husband’s encouragement, she then began thinking more seriously about her gift for making hats and how she could pursue it as more than a hobby. “My son was a real adventurer,” she says. “He never let anything stop him, so when he passed away, he kind of gave me the courage to do this and say, ‘There’s no reason why you can’t succeed at this.’” Over the course of the next year, Moser networked, launched her website and expanded her social media presence. She was ready to take orders for Derby 143 in 2017 and before long, she had a major request on the books. “I got a call from a stylist who was styling someone for the Derby,” she explains. “As it turned out, it was Kate Rose, who is the wife VO I C E

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of Justin Rose – the English golfer.” Inspired by Kate’s last name, Moser handsewed fresh roses onto the hat the morning of the race. The custom-creation made Forbes Best Dressed list that year, and shortly thereafter, Moser made Kate’s hat for the Royal Ascot race. Moser traveled to London to observe the styles of headwear at Ascot and then made her way to Australia to study with world-renowned milliners and further her knowledge of the craft. Along with the milliners she learned from, she has also been influenced by nature and the many places she’s seen and lived. “Having worked for an airline, I traveled a lot,” she says. “I like the deep reds of Beijing, China. A lot of my color palettes that I use come from the Caribbean – Turks and Caicos and Sint Maarten.” As for her design process, Moser takes attention to detail quite seriously. Every piece of her couture hats is hand-done with needle and thread, and she takes the time to block the straw herself. However, she also takes cost and practicality into serious consideration, which is where her ready-to-wear collection comes in. “I’m very passionate in the respect that I still want people to be able to afford a custom hat,” she affirms, “because that’s the 0 4 . 1 9 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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whole reason I got into this. I couldn’t afford a hat, so I made my own.” In the spirit of frugality, she offers two options to suit those who are looking to save money. First, her website features a resale shop, which allows current clients to recoup some of the money they initially invested in her hats. This also allows new clients to find pieces at lower prices. Second, Moser can rework any of her hats (depending on wear and tear, of course) for the following year’s race or event. “I can remove old elements from a hat and make it look completely different,” she says. “We just take the base hat, which is

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the biggest expense, and replace feathers or flowers or veiling. I just charge a fee plus the cost of materials.” Apart from the website, Simply Laura hats can be found at both the downtown and Middletown A Taste of Kentucky stores. Though the big race is almost upon us, Moser is still taking custom orders for Derby and typically only needs a few days notice to put something together. With an eager spirit and her son’s fearlessness instilled in her, Moser looks forward to the years of creating ahead of her. While she may be somewhat new the hatmaking game, she is, without a doubt, one to watch. VT

I’m very passionate in the respect that I still want people to be able to afford a custom hat, because that’s the whole reason I got into this. I couldn’t afford a hat, so I made my own. — Laura Moser

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Waterfront Wednesday Returns By Miranda McDonald Courtesy Photos

ith the arrival of spring comes the return of WFPK’s (free!) Waterfront Wednesday concert series, beginning April 25. The event is held the fourth Wednesday of every month on the Big Four Lawn at Waterfront Park and is free to attend.

SOMETHING NEW “You are going to see the same lineup of great bands, but we have also added a few things to the concert series this year,” says Ashley Smith from the Waterfront Development Corporation. One of these (temporary) additions is the SkyStar Observation Wheel. Standing at 137 feet tall, this Ferris wheel is one of the tallest traveling wheels in the country. It operates 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. every day and boasts 36 climate-controlled gondolas that hold up to six passengers while offering an exceptional view of the city. (FYI: SkyStar’s Ferris only operates

through May 6.) The Classical Corner, an educational initiative led by local teacher and composer Jecorey Arthur, will also be available to those who want to bring their children to Waterfront Wednesday. “Our goal is simple: We want to make classical music accessible for everyone in a relevant, engaging and meaningful way,” states Arthur. This program includes an outdoor activity area where families can play, explore and learn about the world of classical music. From an instrument petting zoo to a live drum circle, all activities for Classical Corner are interactive and start at 5 p.m. Also added to the list of changes is the expansion of the lawn area where attendees can sit and stand. “We have pushed the food trucks back so that people have more room to move around and enjoy the park space,” Smith explains. 0 4 . 1 9 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

Those who don’t want the night to end when the music stops can also attend the official after-party of Waterfront Wednesday April 25 at Garage Bar, 700 E. Market St. The party will be held in collaboration with Friends of the Waterfront, a local volunteer organization dedicated to the development of Louisville’s waterfront space. “We want to give people the opportunity to continue the celebration after the event but also create a fundraiser that gives back to the park,” says Kelley Luckett, board member of Friends of the Waterfront. “An after-party seemed like the perfect fit.” Garage Bar give 10 percent of all sales from the night back to the park. The restaurant will serve special cocktails for the evening in addition to their usual offerings. Their large outdoor seating area with ping pong tables is a perfect venue. “We are so close to the waterfront and love all the activities and business it has brought to this area,” explains Lauren Titus, general manager of Garage Bar. “Downtown Louisville has grown so much over the past few years because of what organizations like Friends of the Waterfront are doing with the space. Garage Bar is excited to have an opportunity to give back, and be part of the area’s development.”

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THE DETAILS The first concert of the series is on April 25. Acts include rock/folk singer Lissie at 9 p.m., the indie sound of The Weeks at 7:30 p.m. and the local band Phourist and The Photons at 6 p.m. WFPK has announced a partial lineup for the rest of the 2018 season that boasts the musical talents of Parker Millsap, Sunflower Bean and a collaboration between Dr. Dundiff and Otis Junior. VT

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erby wouldn’t be complete without its amazing Southern food traditions, and now you can keep favorite recipes in your kitchen yearround. Co-written by America’s CEO (that’s chief entertaining officer) Tim Laird and Churchill Downs Executive Chef David Danielson, the upcoming Bourbon Country Cookbook melds Southern hospitality, classic charm and a generous splash of bourbon into a compilation of 95 popular recipes. From old-time traditions to the most modern bourbon-based cocktails, this cookbook is a must-have for any Kentuckian’s kitchen. “I’ve always had a passion for cooking and entertaining,” says Laird. When putting together a cookbook, he wanted to bring a little Kentucky flavor to his favorite Southern recipes. “I wanted to share the versatility of bourbon and how it can add a depth of flavor to foods and cocktails.” Similarly, Danielson wanted to explore a newfound passion for Louisville’s best. “After moving to Louisville eight years ago from Chicago, I was completely taken by the history of Southern cookery,” he says. “I wanted to share my knowledge with everyone.” The pair have created a cookbook filled with classic Kentucky traditions. “The idea is to bring people together and enjoy great company. Food and beverages

ocktail Makes: 1 c bourbon 1½ ounces a p ps each schn ¼ ounce p ctar p e a ch n e a 2 ounces ed iced te n nsweete a n 1 ounce u ptio l) h bitters (o c a e p sh a 1d ish e, for garn Peach slic ombine with ice, c d e ll fi r e k h In a sha p ps , p e a c on, schna rb u so b if e , th itters u tea, and b d e ic y r, sl ta u c ne vigoro e mixture th e k a h h S ing. ll glass wit it into a ta e and strain peach slic h with the ice. Garnis . and serve

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are the conduits that make this happen,” Laird explains. “Many of the recipes have stories behind them that we shared in the book. By telling these stories, we’ve found that it gets people talking about many of their own recipes and traditions.” “There are a great mix of old traditions – like the hot brown, pimento cheese and burgoo,” Danielson says, “as well as some twists that bring an updated vision to several dishes that are really highlighted in many of the lighter salads, vegetables and grains.” Both authors have some favorite culinary customs highlighted in the book, and each is happy to share what he loves. “It’s all about the social occasion – gathering around the kitchen and getting people involved in the cooking experience,” Laird says. “Southern cooking along with a refreshing beverage gets people talking, laughing and having fun.” As any true Southern cook can tell you, creating a dinner or a cocktail is about much more than just the food. “It’s the importance of sharing the table with both friends and family,” Danielson adds. “It’s so valuable to step back from the crazy hustle and bustle and take time to look at what we’re eating and to enjoy the company with whom we’re eating it.” VT The national launch of the Bourbon Country Cookbook: New Southern Entertaining will take place 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 26, at the Frazier History Museum. The event will feature three cocktail samples paired with three food samples from the book. Admission includes an autographed book. For tickets, visit FrazierMuseum.com/BourbonCountry. 0 4 . 1 9 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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HOSPARUS HEALTH HOSTS ‘REMEMBERING OUR MOTHERS’ BRUNCH MAY 12

The Hosparus Health Grief Counseling Center will host its annual “Remembering Our Mothers” brunch on Saturday, May 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hosparus Health Community Room, 3532 Ephraim McDowell Dr. In honor of Mother’s Day, the event offers a chance for women who have lost their mothers to gather and celebrate them and their special mother-daughter relationship.

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This year’s guest speaker is Joy Berger, owner and CEO for Composing Life Out of Loss. She will share memories of her mother, Jane. Berger has been providing and teaching hospice care to professionals and caregivers since 1993. She worked at Hosparus Health from 1993 to 2011 as chaplain and music therapist, director of education and volunteers and as quality researcher. Berger has done national and international teaching and writing, and now serves hospices nationwide through www.composinglife.com. Tickets are $20, and registrations are due by Friday, May 4. Attendees may bring a framed photograph of their mothers to the celebration. To purchase tickets or for more information, visit http://bit.ly/RememberingMothers or call 502.456.5451 or 888.345.8197.

DELTA DENTAL OF KENTUCKY FUNDS UNITED FOR KIDS’ SMILES WITH $200,000 GRANT

A grant from Delta Dental of Kentucky will help improve oral health among children throughout Louisville and surrounding counties.

Delta Dental of Kentucky, through a partnership with Kentucky Youth Advocates, developed the Louisville Regional Oral Health Coalition, which is led by Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness. The region’s initiative, United for Kids’ Smiles, will help improve oral health outcomes in children ages zero to six by bridging the gap between medical and dental providers, education on preventative care and expanding fluoride varnish utilization in pediatric primary care settings. This program is the result of state research findings published in the Making Smiles Happen: 2016 Oral Health Study of Kentucky’s Youth. Based on these findings, Delta Dental of Kentucky expanded its commitment to oral health across the state and provided $1 million to launch five regional networks to develop oral health solutions across the state. Delta Dental of Kentucky partnered with Kentucky Youth Advocates to develop the five regional networks. In the Louisville area, it was found that socioeconomic status was a significant factor in oral health, and children covered by Medicaid rarely had professional dental care. United for Kids’ Smiles was created to help improve the oral health of children living in south and west Jefferson County, as well as in Shelby and Bullitt counties. The program will accomplish its goals through improved access to care, ease in obtaining oral health services and literacy and education on preventative care. “Delta Dental of Kentucky is thrilled to announce the creation of United for Kids’ Smiles, a program that will impact the dental health of so many kids in our area,” Delta Dental of Kentucky CEO Jude Thompson said. “We believe that the implementation of these regional programs will drive the action necessary to improve the oral health of Kentucky’s children. We are proud to help fund these wonderful programs, which will have a lasting impact on children statewide.”

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In the Louisville area, United for Kids’ Smiles plans to expand the number of pediatric patients who receive fluoride treatment, assist families in need of a dentist and educate families on the importance of preventative care, such as brushing, flossing and avoiding sugary drinks. A portion of the grant will go to the Children’s Hospital Foundation to hire a part-time dental hygienist led by Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness. The hygienist will work to establish a fluoride treatment program at nearly 20 Norton Children’s Medical Associates practices as well as partnering clinics throughout the region. “This is a tremendous opportunity to improve the oral health of children in our community,” said Lynnie Meyer, chief development officer, Norton Healthcare. “We appreciate Delta Dental of Kentucky for teaming up with Norton Children’s Prevention & Wellness to make a difference.”

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here is nothing like springtime in Louisville. Certainly the warmer weather is welcome, but the ubiquitous buzz of anticipation across the city that comes when Derby season approaches is perhaps what most distinguishes our city this time of year. Of course, the first Friday and Saturday in May are exciting days, but, like the holiday season, sometimes the build-up is just as fun as the main event itself. Our build-up comes in the form of the Kentucky Derby Festival, a month-long celebration that takes us out of the winter doldrums and gets us right up to the Run for the Roses. While nearly the entire city participates in at least some offering of the Derby Festival, many do not know that there is a 75-person board of directors hard at work behind the scenes ensuring the entire festival is pulled off without a hitch. It’s an extraordinarily intense commitment though both an honor and a privilege, and it involves so much more than simply putting on the signature Pegasus jacket. There are a multitude of ways one can become a board member, says Mike Berry, Kentucky Derby Festival president and CEO. There are corporate seats for representatives from festival sponsors, ex-officio seats representing government agencies

or partner organizations and volunteer seats. What each director has in common, however, is a true passion for the organization and what it does for the city this time of year. “This is really a community celebration,” says Jean Scott, client and community relations specialist with PNC and four-year board member. “What I love about being a board member is being able to represent this amazing community and this amazing festival that we have in Louisville. Not every city in the U.S. has something this cool that we celebrate for an entire month and that we have fireworks and steamboat races and parades and things like that for. It’s been a really exciting opportunity to represent something so cool for our community.” Being a board member definitely has its perks; however, as Barry emphasizes, the greatest perk is the very thing Scott loves so much about being on the board. “KDF board member ‘perks’ involve being associated with one of the community’s most visible ‘quality of life’ assets: the Kentucky Derby Festival,” Barry affirms. “Through association, they network with a wide-range of civic-minded individuals and organizations whose mission is to provide quality and affordable entertainment for the people of Metro Louisville and their guests.

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Not every city in the U.S. has something this cool that we celebrate for an entire month. — Jean Scott, KDF Board Member

BY THE NUMBERS $1,250 – average amount board members will spend in a year

75 – number of men and

women on the KDF Board of Directors

1 – number of KDF official uniforms each board member must purchase 12 to 15 – Average

number of events board members attend

63 – years the Kentucky Derby Festival has existed 4 – Number of people who founded the festival Basil Caummisar, Addison McGhee, Earl Ruby and Ray Wimberg 1.5 million – Average number of people who enjoy the Kentucky Derby Festival annually 4,000 – Number of volunteers KDF works with annually $127 million – Approximate amount of money generated by KDF annually $500,000 – Amount of money KDF events help raise for local charities annually

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Driving an official vehicle and wearing the uniform blazer are signs of that involvement, but knowing that you are making your hometown an even better place to live is the real payoff.” Nonetheless, there are also challenges to the job. For instance, board members spend an average of $1,250 a year on such things as car insurance for the official vehicle, tickets to KDF events (yes, they have to pay to attend if there’s a fee) and the official blazer. Additionally, perhaps the greatest investment of all for a board member is time. The festival puts on 70 events in the season, and between those and meetings and planning sessions, it can be hard to find the time to pack it all in. “For me, (the most difficult aspect of) it is finding time to do it all,” says board member and Pegasus Parade Chair Brian Walters, who is also a regulatory complaint specialist with Citibank. “The parade is a very large event with many different groups and volunteers to work with and be available for. We always try to plan for everything, but sometimes things just pop up that you need to go and take care of or be available for. The week before the parade, it is very long days every day and it can be exhausting and difficult, but it is also a lot of fun. I like being very hands-on, and I love every minute of it. Thank goodness, I have a wonderful husband that is very supportive of all the volunteer work I do and even takes the time to help me out.” Scott has similar thoughts but echoes Walter’s sentiment that it’s all worth it in the end. “You’re out there all the time and you have all kinds of weather challenges, but overall, it’s a lot of fun to see smiling faces,” she says. “People are so excited to come out and they love experiencing these things, so it’s worth it even though you’re exhausted from working every day and volunteering and putting up with the elements. But it is definitely worth it to see people loving everything the festival has to offer.” As for what the work is exactly, it can take endless different forms. “As a director, there are many responsibilities,”

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Mike Berry

Marita Willis

Jean Scott

maintains Marita Willis, board member and chairelect with the festival, as well as the regional philosophy officer with Red Cross. “I see our main — Mike Berry responsibility is to promote, produce and support the best festival every year.” But there’s a great deal that falls under that responsibility. “Each board member serves as a chair or assistant chair of at least one KDF program or event committee,” describes Barry. “That involvement entails assisting the paid staff in holding committee meetings, recruiting volunteers, strategic planning and execution. It is not unusual to see KDF directors selling pins at events, moving parade barricades, holding marathon finish line tape, staking hot air balloons or coordinating the placement of ThunderPots, the portalets. This board is a working board, setting it apart from the standard nonprofit director experience.” In a specific example, Walters’s work as the parade chair is astoundingly multifaceted, laden with both hard work and unmatched payoff. “As parade chair, I work hand in hand with the event manager, the sponsors and a management committee of around 50 volunteers,” he explains. “I oversee the Position Draw event, Pegasus Parade Preview Party, the Republic Bank Pegasus Parade and the awards luncheon for the float and inflatable units. As parade chair, I also work with different sponsors and units to help make sure they have all the information they need. I work with each venue location and help oversee almost every aspect of the parade. One of my favorite responsibilities is helping with the live TV broadcast. I get to be in the TV truck working with the producers, directors and the many talented people at WAVE 3 making sure that everyone at home watching gets to experience this

This board is a working board, setting it apart from the standard nonprofit director experience.

Brian Walters

fantastic event. This is an experience I never thought I would ever have.” At the end of the season, despite the long hours and challenging work, all of these people are ready to come back and start again. “Being a KDF director gives me the opportunity to meet some people – other directors – that I would never interface or have the opportunity to engage with,” Willis says of the aspects she treasures of her position. “As I mentioned, I love our city and when I am wearing my beautiful jacket, many times people want to know about the jacket – how great – so I share my KDF story and what it does economically for our state.” Indeed, Scott is still in awe of the fact that she is a part of something so significant for the Louisville community. “Kentucky Derby Festival has to be the most exciting time of the year,” she smiles. “Everyone gets so excited about Derby, the festival and all the fun activities, and it’s really cool to be a part of the organization that’s putting it all on and really see how they’re doing 70-plus events and then really get to provide input, be involved and help add that young professional flair to it.” This Derby season, when you see a board member out and about, consider thanking them for their work and commitment to the festival, which is so deeply part of the identity of Louisville. “I know everyone is used to seeing board members in their signature jackets with the Pegasus embroidered all over them, but these board members are also volunteers,” Walters says. “They may be the person you buy your Pegasus Pin or Derby Festival t-shirts from at events, or even the person you walk up to and ask a question. At a lot of events, they may have traded in their jacket for a volunteer t-shirt and are there helping to make sure that your experience at the event is something you will never forget.” VT

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Swiggity Swag, what’s in the Bag? Churchill Downs is partnering with Fund for the Arts for Opening Night, gifting sweet swag to select supporters

und for the Arts, Churchill Downs and the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation will host the third annual Awards in the Arts presented by Woodford Reserve, Joy Mangano and The Unbridled Charitable Foundation, Inc. April 28 at Churchill Downs. Guests are encouraged to incorporate the color orange into their attire for this dress to impress event, which honors the arts community and includes an awards presentation, horse racing, arts performances around the racetrack and a VIP reception in the Stakes Room at Churchill Downs. Select guests and supporters will receive the ultimate swag bag – which is actually a Joy Mangano Christie Carry-On Luggage in cognac – along with the following items: sunglasses from Kenmark; Derby glass and hat from Churchill Downs; a Waxy Bean candle; Cellar Door chocolates; Rodan + Fields Lash Boost; perfume from Rodeo Drive; shampoo, conditioner and signature yellow clip from Drybar; a mini Louisville Slugger bat; a Derby hat cover courtesy of Forme Millinery; books from #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author JR Ward; glasses from Woodford Reserve; and prints from Vineyard Vines. VT OPENING NIGHT AT CHURCHILL DOWNS Gates open at 5 p.m. April 28 700 Central Ave. Louisville 502.636.4400 churchilldowns.com

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he Fillies, Inc. presented their annual evening of dinner and dancing on April 14. After the legendary spinning of the wheel, Tara Dunaway of Leitchfield was crowned Queen of the Derby Festival. A portion of the eventâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proceeds benefit the KDF Foundation.

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Roanne Victor Gallery Dedication

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n April 10, Actors Theatre officially presented a new gallery in their mezzanine lobby in honor of Roanne Victor. Victor was a founding member of the theater and long-time artistic supporter who passed away in March of 2017.

Grant Helman, Oscar Maldonado, Sharon Butler, Karl Victor, Greg Butler, Vicky Unrich, Aaron Victor, Gwenn Victor, Julie Maldonado and Paul Lieber.

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KMAC Couture: Art Walks the Runway

Photos by Tim Valentino

he spring social season officially kicked off at this annual fashion and art experience on April 14. Pieces created by local designers came to life on the runway against a blank “canvas,” as audience members sported shades of white. Attendees of the sold-out event – The Voice-Tribune was one of the sponsors – took part in a pre-show cocktail party, live runway show and official after-party.

Elaina Parker wearing her design “Mosaic Bouquet.”

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Dominique Joy Thompson wearing “The Myths We Create” by Elena Shulgina.

Hadley Cory wearing “Inflated Expectations” by Claire Williams.

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Francesca Ljubic wearing “Hope is Ribbons” by Olga Shulgina and Elena Shulgina.

Centria Kapris wearing “Soothsayer” by Tiffany Nelson.

Marcy Ziegler wearing “Devana” by Alyson Thiel.

Deborah Greenwald, Patti Swope and Donna Tremblay.

Kyara Taylor wearing “A Yarn Story in Technicolor” by Sarah Jane Estes and Jordan Cox.

Joyce Meyer and Lisa Stemler.

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Mo McKnight Howe, Rose Bertram, Julia Carstanjen, Jason Jennings, Holly Houston and Susan Howe.

Ashley Russell, Prince Crittenden and Lee Schardein.

Maureen Harden, Jenny Pritchett, Angie Florence, Denise Moriarity, KMAC Board Member Gina Del Negro and Mary Ellen Bray.

Above: JP Davis, Meredith Lawrence, Mayor Greg Fischer and Ben Lawrence. Left: Christie Lin and Ella Duryea.

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Above: Melissa Manzo wearing “Warehouse Window Soir” by Tiffany Woodard. Below: Blessing Selby wearing “Coming of Age (Skater Girl Love 1)” by Elizabeth Heustis.

Above: Laura Patterson wearing “Minnie the Mermaid” by Olivia Griffin, Janet Weeden, Adrienne Nixon and Ellen Massie. Below Left: Willa Pettit wearing “Gloria V” by Kristina Pettit. Below Right: Steffi Taylor wearing “Trashy But Classy” Caroline Parker.

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Left: Shauvon McGill wearing “Verity” by Alyson Thiel. Above: Evelyn Cooley wearing “Embracing the Pride Parade” by Hope Carstanjen. Right: Sara Seim wearing “Out of Struggle, We Find Pride” by Mike Snyder.

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Hats Off to Derby Fashion Show

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he Greater Louisville chapter of the Women’s Council of Realtors hosted a lively fashion event on Millionaires Row at Churchill Downs on April 12. Realtors rocked the runway in a show produced by Andre Wilson of Style Icon. The Voice-Tribune’s Editor in Chief Angie Fenton emceed.

Sam Greer, Lisa Doelker, Sheryl Thompson and Jordan Phillips.

Daniel Rettig, Jason Howze and John Miller.

Shannan Neal with Staged for Success, Kelley DeGeorge and Donna Gordon-Willoughby.

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Kim Ashley, Stacey Denhard and Jennifer Carroll.

Nicole Ruddell, Sharon Decker, Kathy Heckman and Barbara Popp.

Dara Woods and Beau Scott.

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Chenoweth Square Derby Trot

Photos by Tim Valentino

n April 11, Chenoweth Square hosted their annual shopping spectacular to kick off Derby season. Guests enjoyed refreshments, live entertainment and promotions from the centerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many merchants. Thom Ham, Suzann Thompson, Lisa Taylor, Paula Rabbeth, Nancy Tarrant of Cheddar Box and Vicki Arterburn.

Carrie Hutchins at B. YOU Fitness. Meredith Lintner Metzmeier and Kathy Lintner of Cartwheels Paper and Gifts.

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Sondra Cooke at HJ Redmond Exclusive Footwear.

Donna Osif, Lois Stepp, Biz Breeland and Sequoia Lanham at Bedded Bliss.

Jesseca McCoy and Laura Haydon.

Shannon Kessler of Primp Style Lounge.

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Louisville Bespoke Fashion Show

Photos by Tim Valentino

he Speed Art Museum hosted this highly-curated fashion show featuring Louisville Bespoke designers on April 13. Guests mingled at a VIP pre-party and took home deluxe swag bags.

Laura Patterson of Cannonball Swimwear and Sarah Havens of Havens Millinery.

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Nikki Smith, Tara Sowers and Kelly and Bill Guffy.

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Dominique Joy Thompson, Kurt Roberson and Rae Hunt.

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Crissa Candler, Alexas Engel and Donna Engel.

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Roxanne Dunaway, Madison Ewing, Judicial Candidate Emily Digenis and Louisville Bespoke Founder Yamilca Rodriguez.

Rebecca Fleischaker and Christy Jarboe.

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ore than 300 artists created works for this annual art sale and exhibition held at the LVA Gallery on April 13 and 14. The names of each artist remain anonymous until the squares are purchased, adding a bit of intrigue to the spring fundraiser. Proceeds from the event support The Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fine Art Class program at LVA.

Sierra Enlow, Mayor Greg Fischer, LVA Executive Director Lindy Casebier, Elmer Lucille Allen and Billy Hertz. Photo by Peter Berkowitz.

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ic and Kat Boutique presented an exceptional Derby fashion show at Passalinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s on April 11. Models with Down syndrome rocked the runway along with professional models to show off the hottest styles of the season. Attendees enjoyed signature cocktails from Titoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Vodka and dancing to beats by DJ Joe Dubb.

Danielle Hammon, Carin Jett, Beth Loefler, Katie Denardi-Grant, Belinda Barnett and Lindsey Meiser show off their tattoos symbolizing that they are mothers of a child with Down syndrome.

Terri Manning and Kristi Mudd.

Scianna Shareef, David Clarkson and Kristin Young. 46

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R Go Red for Women Foundation attendees.

Owner Susan Vogt placing a fascinator on Jill Bell.

odes For Him For Her hosted a lively evening for a great cause on April 12. Guests sipped on cocktails and shopped from Rodesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; massive collection. Ten percent of the nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sales benefited Go Red For Women, a movement to end heart disease and stroke in women.

Pamela Alvey, Whitney Zenner, Dr. Jan Anderson, Carrie Harper, Pam Missi and Saran Davies Marshall.

Jodi Sandman and Annette Grisanti.

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Reflections of You, by Amy Grand Opening

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my Wagner and her colleagues officially celebrated the opening of their new location in Chenoweth Square on April 12. Clients, family members and friends came together to celebrate the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new space and enjoyed live music by Jim Dishman.

Brandon Bailey and Jennifer Tegeler.

The Reflections of You Team. Sarah Reyes, Tai Meade, Amy Wagner, Libby Wood and Robin Bailey.

St. Matthews Mayor Richard Tonini presents a proclomation to Amy Wagner.

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Louisville Dental Society Spring Gala

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ouisville Dental Society members and their spouses gathered at the Frazier History Museum on April 14 to honor current members and past presidents of the organization. The gala included a shoe drive to benefit Waterstep, a local nonprofit that provides solutions to water problems for those in need.

David and Carol Shutt, Jack and Vicky Schaefer, Roseanne Schaefer, Dr. David Schaefer, Dr. Jack Schaefer, Suzanne Schaefer and Susan and Ran Florence.

Chris and Karen Babcock.

Douglas McCall and John Mattingly.

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Susan Lewis and Dr. Michelle Carman.

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Cindy and David Blount.

Lyn Mabry and Dr. Bobby Mann.

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Michael and Carolyn Barnett.

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Ron Wolz, Judith Hanekamp, Ted and Mary Nixon, Karen Lawrence, Robert and Glenda F. Dangermond and Meredith Lawrence.

Society 100 Cocktail Reception

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n April 9, Nana Lampton hosted this celebration of Fund for the Artsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; top leadership level donors, who empower the organization to make an impact across Greater Louisville. Held at the American Life Building penthouse, the event featured special performances by 2018 Awards in the Arts winners Ben Sollee and Harry Pickens.

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Judith Hanekamp, Fund for the Arts President and CEO Christen Boone, Award Winner Ed White of River City Drum Corps and Margaret Davis.

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Frances C. Ratterman and Tom Noland.

FFTA award winners Harry Pickens and Ben Sollee perform for the guests.

Erin Fowler, Susan Hugenberg and Eric Gurevich.

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Taiwan We Go

By Carla Sue Broecker

ontinuing our trip on the Regent Seven Seas Voyager, we headed into a day at sea after the two previous days. One was in the tiny and rich country of Brunei and the other in the more third-world city of Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. There were big contrasts in these two experiences, and that is part of the fun. Days at sea can also be fun. The ship plans a lot of activities to keep us busy, including enrichment lectures, which are often on the history of upcoming ports and the culture, politics and sometimes the arts. Sea days also include lots of games – some silly and some challenging. Then there are bridge lessons, ballroom and line dancing lessons, bingo bonanza, mahjong, blackjack tournaments and crafts like needlepoint. For the athletically inclined, you can start the day with Walk-a-Mile on the open deck followed by Morning Stretch in the aerobics studio conducted by a very fit young man who is the fitness instructor. Then, in the afternoon, that very same fit young instructor conducts a Total Body Conditioning class followed by Total Tubing. I am told that these are both great classes, but they interfere with Trivia, Cupcake Teatime and cocktail hour preparations. On this particular sea day, the ship’s Seven Seas Society had a cocktail party. The society recognizes returning guests and their longevity and loyalty to cruising on Regent. The deciding factor is the number of collective days a guest has spent on Regent. The more days, the higher your rank and the more privileges you get – like free laundry/dry cleaning, free internet and discounts on other things. At this cocktail party, four couples were recognized for having reached the Titanium Level of 400 days sailed. We have one friend who is all the way up to Commodore level, which requires 2,000+ days.

The honored couples stood in front of the captain and a few of the other officers and were toasted as they received their Titanium pins. Then, we were off to dinner with new friends from Boulder, Colorado, and Vancouver, Canada. Bright and early the next morning, we docked at Manilla’s South Harbor Cruise Terminal for a two-day stay. We had really looked forward to being back in the Philippines after an almost 10-year hiatus in our cruising itineraries. After breakfast, we set off on a local shore excursion called “Charms of Old Manilla.” We went by coach to the Intramuros District, which means “within the walls” of the oldest district in the city. It was a fortified area when the Spanish built it for defense in the 1500s. As the area has developed over the years, it now has lots of shops that are great for finding souvenirs. We then visited Fort Santiago, which is within the Intramuros District. Throughout history, prisoners were held and tortured in the fort. Local hero Dr. José Rizal was imprisoned there prior to his execution in 1896 for anti-colonial writings. We visited a park and monument to his memory later in the day. Our next stop was San Agustin Church and Museum. It is a wonderful stone “pile” constructed in 1606, and it has an impressive Baroque altar. The museum has an air-conditioned (whew!) area where ceremonial vestments and other artifacts are displayed. After a drive to the aforementioned Rizal Park, we continued on to the famed Old Manila Hotel located around the corner from where our ship was docked. Originally built in 1909, it boasts an elegant lobby with white-gloved doormen and bellhops who greet all guests with the same gracious charm that is characteristic of everyone in the Philippines. The hotel’s penthouse served as General Douglas MacArthur’s headquarters as military advisor to the Philippines from 1935 to 1941 when he went off to command troops in Australia. Many other guests chose to take a ninehour excursion to Corregidor, a famed rocky island located at the entrance to Manila Bay. It fell to the Japanese when MacArthur left, but true to his promise – “I shall return!” –

Sundown upon sail away from Manila. Chiming Tang of Southeast Palace Temple in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Coy pond on the second level of the Chiming Tang Temple in Taiwan. One of the many altars in the Chiming Tang Temple in Taiwan.

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he recaptured the island in March of 1945. plenty of pictures, we had a great buffet Many came back from this excursion very lunch that included custom-made spicy tommoved since they either had relatives or yum soup, custom-cooked noodles of three friends lost in the island’s defense. different kinds and a choice of meats and Later that evening, we had dinner veggies. There were lots of other things, but with Ray Solaire, the cruise director that I the soup and noodles with a little ice cream have told you about before. We have really at the end satisfied our hunger. become quite good friends and hope to go The ride back to the ship consisted of a visit him and his brother in the Lake District long nap. Then it was cocktails, dinner and a of England some time in the future. We can’t spectacular virtuoso performance by English wait to see the 18-room hotel he and his guitarist Byron Johnston on the stage of the brother now own as a home/bed and breakship’s Constellation Theatre. fast. He is always cheerful, but that night All this excitement in the Philippines was there was a touch of melancholy in his voice. followed by a really laid-back day at sea that We realized that he was at the end of included doing laundry. There was a time this contract with the ship and he would be when we had to do it ourselves. Husband going home from Hong Kong, not too far off Brad called the self-service launderettes the on the calendar. Ray loves what he does but “Rub-A-Dub Club.” But now, since we have knows it isn’t a 52-week job. Being on board traveled with Regent a good bit, free laundry the ship, tending to guests and performing and dry cleaning are one of the perks we on stage at least once a week is his whole life. enjoy. You just put things in a bag, fill out We polished off a pretty good bottle of wine the ticket and drop it outside the door. It that evening. returns freshly done quite quickly. Our second day in Manila was actually We sailed into the harbor of Kaohsiung, spent on a two-hour drive outside the city Taiwan at 7 a.m. the next day. It is a huge to Tagaytay Ridge. On the way, we stopped port city in southern Taiwan with a populaat Las Piñas Church, and what a fascinating tion of nearly 3 million people. It is modern stop it was. The old stone church was started and bustling, but our stay was to be short – in 1797 and completed in 1819. It has been only nine hours – so we wanted to see a lot. heavily damaged and restored a number of Our “Glimpse of Kaohsiung” shore times over the years, but its real claim to excursion took us to a number of different fame is its bamboo organ. With its pipes temples. The first was the Kaohsiung Conmade completely of bamboo, it was comfucius Temple built in 1974 in the style of pleted in 1824. The church organist played a palace in northern China. Then, we were three well-known organ pieces for us and we off to Chiming Tang of Southeast Palace. enjoyed the performance enormously. This three-story edifice is a knock-out. It Then, we were off again to has Buddhist, Taoist and the Tagaytay Volcano area Confucius elements all in Regent does with great anticipation. one building. There were Regent does everything as many as five altars per everything really really well, so we knew floor, plus an enormous well so we knew we were going to see a koi pond on the second real volcano experience. Across the street we were going to level. However, about halfway were the dragon and tiger there, there was a bathsee a real volcano pagodas in a massive room stop and a two-block water lily pond. experience. long flower and fruit stand Our final stop was market. We saw all sorts of a four-block long street the usual and unusual fruits and market with all sorts of flowers. This was in a rural area where all foods, vegetables and souvenir goodies for the surrounding hills and fields were covered sale. A lot of the food needed explaining with pineapples. to Western customers such as ourselves, When we finally got to Tagaytay, a but all of it was fun to see, even the piles resort community on top of a mountain, we of little worm-like shells that were cooked stopped at a beautiful hotel overlooking the and heavily spiced that you sucked the valley that has the volcano. The backside of meat out of. the hotel has a wonderful viewing area with Now, we’re getting ready to sail to Hong coin-operated binoculars for close-up looks. Kong. Stay tuned. VT No action, but it is pretty. After shooting

Walk through dragon at a pagoda in a water lily pond in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

Main gate of Fort Santiago built in 1571 in Manila.

Ki-Au Presbyterian Church of Taiwan.

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A Day Trip to China By Janice Carter Levitch

Right: Janice (right) with Jill Dunne. Below: Terracotta Warrior.

recently made the trek to Cincinnati Art Museum to preview “Terracotta Army: Legacy of the First Emperor of China,” and the trip did not disappoint. The figures used in “Terracotta Army,” also known as the Terracotta Warriors, were discovered in 1974 by farmers in China. This discovery revealed an underground army of nearly 8,000 life-size terracotta figures. This has now become known as one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century. Discovered one mile east of the known burial site of Qin Shi Huang, the first emperor of China (r. 221-210 BC), the terracotta army was created to accompany the emperor in the afterlife. This exhibition showcases eight regal terracotta figures, including a horse and chariot, along with other fascinating artifacts. One of my routines when visiting a museum is to make a day of it, which includes lunch in the museum café. Doing so sets the tone for a lovely afternoon – to be surrounded by wonderful art while enjoying a light bite to eat. That’s exactly what I did recently when I went to Cincinnati to meet with Jill Dunne, the museum’s director of marketing and communications. While we enjoyed lunch, Jill educated me on the finest details of this exhibit. “This particular show was put together with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and the Cincinnati Art Museum,” she explained. “Our curators collaborated and pooled this exhibition together so they could utilize their resources and expertise. We’re working closely with the Chinese government and different Chinese museums because these works are so precious, and these are the authentic warriors that we’re going to have here on display. They only allow them out of the country for a year at a time. So between the Virginia exhibition that just wrapped up a few weeks ago and after our showing which runs ... through August 12, all the pieces go back to China to their respective museums and institutions over there.” Regarding her trip to China in January of this year, Dunne commented, “Seeing the excavation site (where) 8,000 warriors were fully excavated with many other artifacts was a sight to behold. It was a trip I knew would be one of those experiences that I will never forget.” Speaking of China, local artist Guy Tedesco is the only sculptor selected from North America to travel to one of our 0 4 . 1 9 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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Left: Guy Tedesco. Above: Pegasus sculpture.

sister cities, Chengdu, China. He will begin working on a greenway that will be part of a beltway around the city, which is home to 14 million people. The project will include sculptures designed by 20 different artists. “It’s meant to be a greenway with a lot of pedestrian traffic in different areas and that’s the reason for these sculptural designs,” Tedesco said. “They want to brighten and beautify the city with cultural things that will encourage people to get out and go around to see what the sculptures are all about. They want their slogan to be ‘Chengdu in the world and the world in Chengdu.’ “What I’m working on is a Pegasus,” he continued, “because the Pegasus was born in the war between the Titans and the gods. One of the Titans was killed and thrown into the sea and then sprang from the foam as a beautiful Pegasus, which signifies rebirth, rejuvenation and a moving forward into the future. So, it’s very fitting to connect between Louisville, where a Pegasus is symbolic for the Kentucky Derby and now, possibly, as an iconic symbol for the city of Chengdu as a rebirth and moving forward. I have visited the terracotta army site in the past; it was a great privilege and overwhelming. To be in the room with thousands of these figures, you know, and to realize that each one is a unique portrait is incredible.” Don’t miss your chance to visit this historical exhibition and create your own day trip to China. Reservations are highly recommended. You can find more by checking To be in the room with thousands of these details out the website, cinfigures, you know, and to realize that each cinnatiartmuseum. org. Of course, take one is a unique portrait is incredible. time for lunch in the Terrace Café. You’ll — Guy Tedesco be glad you did. VT

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AIRBNB DELIVERS $700,000 TO KENTUCKY IN FIRST SIX MONTHS OF TAX AGREEMENT

Airbnb, the world’s leading community driven hospitality company, recently announced that it collected and remitted over $700,000 in revenue to the Commonwealth of Kentucky in the first six months of its historic tax agreement. In September 2017, Airbnb and the Kentucky Department of Revenue announced a tax agreement authorizing the company to collect and remit the state sales tax (6%) and the state transient room tax (1%) on behalf of its Kentucky hosts. That agreement took effect on October 1, 2017. The September announcement noted that based on the state sales tax alone, if Airbnb bookings to Kentucky were to replicate that of the previous 12 months, it would mean $1 million in revenue to the Commonwealth. The $700,000 remittance in just six months suggests the revenue is already far outpacing that projection. While Airbnb has partnered with over 370 local governments throughout the U.S. to collect and remit taxes – including neighboring states like Tennessee and Illinois – this marked the company’s first tax agreement within Kentucky. This agreement with Kentucky DOR solely covers taxes administered by the Commonwealth. Following the Commonwealth of Kentucky announcement, Airbnb and the city of Lexington announced an agreement authorizing Airbnb to collect and remit the 8.5% Lexington Room Tax, which took effect February 1. Most recently, Airbnb and Louisville Metro announced an agreement authorizing Airbnb to collect and remit the 8.5% Louisville Transient Room Tax. That agreement took effect on April 1 – allowing collection to begin well prior to the Kentucky Derby. Kentucky is currently experiencing dynamic home sharing growth. Airbnb recently announced that its Kentucky host community earned $19.2 million in supplemental income in 2017 while welcoming 166,000 guest arrivals. In addition to the significant source of tax revenue, home sharing delivers value throughout the commonwealth, including a $3.5 million impact for Louisville as hotels sold out for the 2017 Derby. Lexington hosts significantly expanded lodging capacity and offered affordable homes for parents during UK’s college commencement. And more rural areas of the state saw a massive influx during the August eclipse.

Joe B. Hall and Denny Crum in the 1975 Pegasus Parade.

This year’s Republic Bank Pegasus Parade will be a blast from the past for Festival fans. Festival officials announced the Grand Marshals and set the line-up for the parade at a special event recently held at Mark’s Feed Store. In honor of this year’s parade theme “Throwback Thursday,” former coaching rivals and basketball fan favorites Joe B. Hall and Denny Crum will serve as the parade’s co-grand marshals. It’s a familiar role for the coaches, who also participated in the 1975 parade.

2018 PEGASUS PARADE WILL BE A BLAST FROM THE PAST

“The parade is the event that started the Festival 63 years ago and this year’s march will be a trip down memory lane,” said Mike Berry, KDF President and CEO. “Who better to evoke great memories than two coaches responsible for nine of the Final Four trips and three of the NCAA championships for UofL and UK.” In addition to announcing the grand marshals, floats and inflatable units participating in this year’s parade drew for positions for the annual march down Broadway. This year’s theme of “Throwback Thursday,” will be used by sponsoring companies to help direct the building of floats and costuming of the inflatable handlers and crew. Participants were invited to pick their favorite parade themes from years past to decorate their units. The floats and inflatables compete for various awards based on originality, eye appeal, theme representation, animation, attention to detail and enthusiasm. Marching bands use the theme to help with musical selection and it is the basis of costume and concept design for the other marching units. Before the parade, fans can see the floats, inflatables, equestrian units and much more on display at the Pegasus Parade Preview Party Presented by Louisville Mega Cavern on Tuesday, May 1 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in South Wing C. Admission is a 2018 Pegasus Pin. Tickets for the Parade are on sale now online at KDF.org. Ticket prices are $10 for bleacher seats, $12 chair seating and $30 VIP seats. Republic Bank is the title sponsor of the parade with contributing sponsor KentuckyOne Health. Official hotel is the Galt House. 0 4 . 1 9 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

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Venture Connectors has selected four startups to compete in the final round of its ninth annual Venture Sharks™ business competition on Wednesday, May 2. Entrepreneurs seeking funding for their business plans will fend for themselves against a panel of savvy investor sharks fishing for the next great deal. The final round will be held during the monthly Venture Connectors’ luncheon meeting at the Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. Sixth St. Networking begins at 11:30 a.m., and the meeting starts promptly at noon. The finalists are: • Desicorp, developer of a dried blood transfusion unit • Innovative Therapeutix Inc., developer of LullaFeed, a feeding device for infants that uses music reinforcement • MyNurse, a mobile platform that enables patients and families to easily find a caregiver in real time by geolocation • Parasite ID LLC, developer of Lice Detector, a test strip for lice The winner of Startup Weekend will be invited to compete as a fifth finalist. Venture Connectors received more than 40 applications from entrepreneurs across the region. The Venture Sharks committee chose the top ideas for the first round of the competition held April 9. During that event, the field was narrowed to four finalists. For the final round May 2, presenters will be allowed a few minutes to describe their idea to the judges, who then will fire off questions to the presenters in the style of the popular television show, “Shark Tank.” One lucky survivor will receive $30,000 in cash and prizes to help them take their idea to market. The Venture Sharks winner will be selected based on the viability of their idea, the ability of the final award to positively impact the business and the quality of their presentation. The winner must agree to use both the cash award and the in-kind services to directly pursue the business opportunity presented in the competition.

Donna Edwards.

MEMORIAL HONORING ORGAN DONORS UNVEILED OUTSIDE UOFL HOSPITAL

A new memorial honoring organ donors was recently unveiled outside University of Louisville Hospital, a long-hoped for tribute as the nation observes Donate Life Month.

“This permanently reminds us of and represents the gifts and the sacrifice that have been given by the dozens and dozens of donors that have come through this hospital over the decades,” said Glen Franklin, M.D., a trauma surgeon at the hospital. Franklin said the memorial had been eight years in the making, with years of fundraising and a final design decided upon last year. UofL Hospital and KODA employees, transplant recipients and donor families began raising money to fund a memorial on hospital property in 2010, beginning with the Legacy of Life Walk that year. In addition to honoring organ donors, the memorial is designed to help raise community awareness about organ donation. “People are used to seeing survivor walls, but these people didn’t survive. But because of their selfless gift, others lived. It’s an opportunity to honor them and their families,” Franklin said. Donna Edwards’ son Mike became an organ donor at age 25 after he died in a workplace accident. She attended the unveiling with her granddaughter – Mike’s daughter, Mikayla, now a UofL student.

Venture Connectors received more than 40 applications from entrepreneurs across the region.

“Right after the funeral, we found out our daughter-in-law was pregnant. Mikayla never had the chance to know her dad, but this is a way to know how he helped other people,” Edwards said. “We knew he wanted to be an organ donor, and he helped save the lives of four other people. I’m thankful we knew ahead of time what he wanted.” She said the memorial is extremely meaningful for her. “When I pass and see this memorial for the donors, it makes me feel good inside,” Edwards said. “It helps to know all they do here at this hospital to help save lives.” The memorial lies to the left of the main entrance to UofL Hospital at 530 S. Jackson St., between the hospital and UofL James Graham Brown Cancer Center.

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CONN, SHIRLEY ANN BARKER Shirley Ann Barker Conn, 85, died Saturday, April 14, 2018. With her husband, she owned and operated Eastview Auto Parts and Conn’s Auto Service. She was a graduate of Mercy Academy, enjoyed golfing and was a member of Owl Creek Bowling League. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Juanita Fahey (Larry), Janice Wolford (Jack) and Norman Barker (Alleene). She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Edward R. Conn; beloved children, Reggie Conn (Jean), Debbie Mudd (Robert Woosley), Kenny Conn (Peggy), Terry Conn (Beth) and David Conn (Shawna); 14 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; siblings, Mary Helen Corbett (Pete), Del, Gerry (Cindy), Denny (Pam), Ronnie (Janice) and Alan (Debbie) Barker; a host of nieces and nephews; and many dear friends. Funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Gabriel Catholic Church, 5505 Bardstown Road with private burial. Visitation was from 2 to 8 p.m. Monday at Fern Creek Funeral Home, 5406 Bardstown Road. Memorial gifts may be given to her church.

GRASS, SYLVIA R. Sylvia R. Grass, 81, of Louisville passed away April 12, 2018. Sylvia was a radio/TV billing clerk at WAVE for eight years, then became the credit manager at WHAS for 16 years before her retirement. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church. Survivors include her children, Christi J. Elbert (Larry), Charles W. Grass (Penny), Lori E. Corbett (Chris), Michael F. Grass (Jill) and Mark E. Grass (Chris) and eight grandchildren. Her memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. John Lutheran Church, 901 Breckenridge Lane, with scattering service to follow at Cave Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 60

4 to 7 pm Wednesday at Pearson’s, 149 Breckenridge Lane. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hosparus or the donor’s charity of choice.

LUTES, STEPHEN EDWARD Stephen Edward Lutes, 28, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 13, 2018 after a year long battle with cancer. His wife, Caitlin, who never left his side, his dog, Milo, and his family supported him lovingly. Stephen was a graduate of Neuqua Valley High School, class of 2007 in Naperville, Illinois. He attended the University of Louisville, where he graduated with a bachelor’s degree in finance and a master’s degree in business administration. Stephen was the associate director of finance and analysis at Sun Tan City and Planet Fitness. He was passionate about his career and was so proud to be a part of the Sun Tan City family. Stephen was an easy going, fun-loving free spirit. He enjoyed spending time with his wife, friends and family. He loved golf, concerts and spending time at the lake. He was an avid sports fan who attended many bowl games, Final Fours and most recently the Super Bowl. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, John Lutes and Irvin Kupper. He is survived by his loving wife, Caitlin Menhardt Lutes; his parents, Teresa and Steve Lutes; mother-in-law, Sharon Cantwell; father-in-law, Kurt Menhardt (Linda); sisters, Kathryn Tenzca (Zack) and Savannah Lutes; brothers, Nicholas and Jacob Lutes; grandmothers, Ann Kupper and Rosalie Lutes; and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. The family would like to extend gratitude to those who provided such loving care, prayers and support throughout the past year. A special thank you to MD Anderson and Dr. Cervera, Norton Infusion Center, unit 5J and Norton Pavilion Hosparus Unit for their

expertise and support. In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to the Home of the Innocents or The DePaul School. His funeral mass was held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 17 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1920 Newburg Road with burial following in Calvary Cemetery.

PORTER, HERSCHEL DILLON

Herschel Dillon Porter, 95 years young, formerly of Bowling Green, Kentucky, died April 10, 2018, at Jefferson Place in Louisville. Mr. Porter was born on a farm near Lewisburg, Kentucky to the late William Herschel and Rachel Austin Dillon Porter. He was the youngest of four children. He attended a one-room grade school and later graduated from Lewisburg High School where he was class salutatorian. H.D. attended Bowling Green Business University, now Western Kentucky University, where he obtained an accounting degree in 1954. He was elected class president his senior year and belonged to a business and social fraternity. Upon graduation, Western Kentucky Gas Company in Owensboro, Kentucky employed him as an internal auditor. He relocated to Bowling Green in 1971, where he remained with WKG (currently Atmos) until his retirement in 1988. Atria Springdale Assisted Living in Louisville

became his and his wife’s residence in 2014. H.D. served in WWII from March 1943 to January 1946 with the Army Air Corps. His specialty was radar mechanic sea search. He was stationed with the 425th Bombardment Squad 308th Bombardment Group in the China-Burma-India Theatre. He was a faithful servant of our Lord Jesus Christ. His faith and God-given talents were shared through service in the choir, as a deacon, as a teacher and as an administrator at Buena Vista Baptist Church in Owensboro and later at Eastwood Baptist Church in Bowling Green. H.D. was active with the National Association of Accountants. He also frequently served as a poll officer at a voting station in his neighborhood. He demonstrated impeccable penmanship and manifested superb spelling skills until his death. His exceptional memory of facts, dates and names continued to amaze many. His faith in God and family and love of hymns/gospel music and UK basketball were manifested to those around him. Left to honor H.D. is his wife of 66 years, Martha Jeanette (Coursey) Porter. Other survivors include four children, Kent Porter of Allen, Texas; Reba Porter (Ernest) Katsampes of Prospect, Kentucky; Rollie (Betty) Porter of Huntsville, Alabama and Ramsey Kyle Porter of Louisville; one nephew; six grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 20, 2018, at Pearsons Funeral Home, 149 Breckenridge Lane in Louisville. Visitation will also be from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Eastwood Baptist Church, 500 Eastwood Ave. in Bowling Green on Sunday, April 22. The funeral service will begin at 3 p.m. followed by burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery near Lewisburg. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Eastwood Baptist Church.

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THIS WEEK CHEERS FOR CHILDREN 2018 CELEBRATION

Noah’s Event Venue 6 p.m. April 19 kyyouth.org/event Join Kentucky Youth Advocates at the Cheers for Children 2018 Celebration presented by Kosair Charities, which will celebrate progress for kids during this year’s legislative session and present awards to community advocates.

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Rodes For Him For Her 6:30 to 9 p.m. April 19 502.629.1234 The annual fundraiser benefiting the Norton Cancer Institute Breast Health Program features fashion, prizes, food and wine, as well as the Derby Divas game with special prizes.

THUNDER MORNING OVER FANTE’S

Fante’s Coffee House 8 a.m. to noon, April 21 facebook.com/KYMAWEL Join the Make-A-Wish Foundation at this pre-Thunder car show and coffee event. Admission is free, but donations of any

amount will be accepted for the local chapter of Make-A-Wish, which grants wishes to children with life threatening illnesses.

THUNDER VIP ROOFTOP PARTY

Waterside Parking Garage Rooftop 2:30 to 10:30 p.m. April 21 thunderoverlouisville.org/vip You can hear the rumble, but can you feel it? The boom from Thunder Over Louisville is even bigger when the view is one of a kind. Rated as one of the top 100 events in North America, the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Opening Ceremonies is a sight to behold, especially when you have a front row seat.

RACE TO GREATNESS: A CELEBRATION OF THE BLACK JOCKEYS OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY

The Kentucky Derby Museum 1 to 3:30 p.m. April 22 eventbrite.com Simmons College of Kentucky will present this significant event to celebrate the early history of the Derby and African-American jockeys. Featured speakers will include Churchill Downs’ historian John Asher, Congressman John Yarmuth and Mayor Greg Fischer.

BEATLES VS. STONES

Brown Theatre 7 p.m. April 24 kentuckycenter.org The Fab Four, represented by tribute band Abbey Road, will engage in a barrage of hits against premier Rolling Stones tribute band Satisfaction.

COMING UP THE CHILDREN’S TEA WITH FILLIES DERBY PRINCESSES The Crowne Plaza 1 to 4 p.m. April 29 discover.kdf.org Children are encouraged to dress like a prince or princess for this social event with the members of the Derby Festival’s 2018 Royal Court.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY DINNER The Galt House 5:30 p.m. April 30 502.893.2220 This annual event helps the Knights of Columbus raise money to improve the lives and opportunities of the mentally handicapped.

UPCOMING DERBY EVENTS NOT YOUR PARENTS DERBY PARTY

The Olmsted 7 to 11 p.m. April 20 familyscholarhouse. ejoinmeorg/NYPderby2018 The event will be held in the heart of St. Matthews at The Olmsted. The night will feature the band Kudmani, signature cocktails, food provided by Masterson’s Catering and more.

KENTUCKY DERBY MUSEUM GALA

The Mansion at Churchill Downs & Kentucky Derby Museum 6:30 p.m. April 27 502.992.5915 The Kentucky Derby Museum Gala is the single largest fundraiser for the Museum each year. Fundraising efforts for the Museum’s gala will help support their curatorial, educational programs and other program services. 0 4 . 1 9 . 2 0 1 8 V O I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M

AWARDS IN THE ARTS

Churchill Downs 5:30 to 11 p.m. April 28 fundforthearts.org/ awardsinthearts This event honors Greater Louisville’s extraordinary arts community and includes an awards presentation, horse racing, arts performances around the racetrack and a VIP reception in the Stakes Room at Churchill Downs.

AIF’S 3RD ANNUAL PREDERBY SCHOLARSHIP BRUNCH

The Olmsted Noon to 4 p.m. April 29 aif3brunch.eventbrite.com The brunch and fashion show, which helps teen mothers finish their education, will be complete with brunch and the latest trends from amazing designers and boutiques.

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10TH ANNUAL JOCKTAILS

Ice House Downtown 7 p.m. May 2 jwagnergroup.com Derby jockeys bartend to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund at this epic bash. The private event goes from 7 to 10 p.m. and opens to the public at 10 p.m.

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THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE Waterfront Park 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. April 21 thunderoverlouisville. org The largest fireworks show in North America has a variety of entertainment options this year. Thunder FoodFest, kids play areas, the air show and more await locals and out-of-towners alike.

CELEBRITY DAY AT THE DOWNS

Millionaires Row at Churchill Downs 11:30 a.m. May 3 discover.kdf.org/celebrityday-at-the-downs Hollywood celebrities will attend this annual luncheon and afternoon at the track. Post time for the first race is 12:40 p.m. and following the luncheon, celebrities make their way down Broadway in the Pegasus Parade.

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