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ith live events, books and – soon – podcasts, Wine Country Women is bringing wine country to the world through storytelling. “(We are) giving our audience a ‘peek through the vines’ at the lifestyles of the fascinating women involved in and around these wine regions,” Michelle Mandro, Wine Country Women founder and president, says of her company. In general, Wine Country Women is a luxury lifestyle entertainment brand that shines a light on a diverse group of women who live in distinguished wine regions. Mandro herself splits her time between her home in Louisville and California’s Wine Country. With a constantly developing list of books, events and other engagement opportunities, she is well poised to even more widely introduce the world to some fabulous female superstars in the wine industry.

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Mandro first got involved in the wine industry when she was hired to be the executive director of the American Institute of Wine & Food, which was founded by several food-industry professionals and aficionados, including Julia Child and Robert Mondavi. When Mandro was ready to start her own company, she used that experience and found a way to blend it with her interests beyond wine and food. “I looked at the things I am passionate about and created a business that involves all of those elements,” she recounts, “and allows for those with similar interests to intimately experience a wine region from their homes, wherever they may be. Focusing on the women provided an outlet to tell their stories as the focus has traditionally been on the men of the industry. It allowed me to bring these women to the forefront.” One of the primary ways she has helped the public meet these women is through the Wine Country Women books. Mandro began working on “Wine Country Women of Napa Valley” in August 2016 and launched it in September 2017. Within the pages of the book, notable women of the region are featured with multi-page profiles that highlight their personal and professional lives. These profiles are complemented by gorgeous photos of the women at home, in the vineyard or elsewhere in resplendent Northern California. The book includes 65 women and, as Mandro emphasizes, is also a wonderful resource for a wine enthusiast since it offers unique and exciting recipes complete with individualized wine pairings. “They can pull from each cookbook category and have an instant wine dinner,” she maintains.

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Michelle Mandro As the founder and president of Wine Country Women, Michelle Madro has almost 10 years of experience in the industry starting with the prestigious American Institute of Wine & Food. With a background in television in Louisville, Mandro spends her time both in Napa Valley and Kentucky.

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Currently, Mandro is hard at work on the follow up, “Wine Country Women of Sonoma County.” She began efforts in March 2017 and hopes to deliver the tome to her publisher before the end of the year, looking ultimately at a September 2019 launch. Concurrently, she started working on “Wine Country Women of Willamette Valley” in August of this year. These two books will be much in the same vein: highlighting local women and sharing exquisite recipes with wine pairings. Before Mandro began work on her first book, she knew she wanted to find a way to connect the world to the women of this region. However, her current reality is only step one of her initial vision. “I recognized there are visitors to the Napa Valley who are curious about those (who) live there, who dream of living in a wine region,” she says. “I took this information and created a television show concept that I turned into a lifestyle book. I always wanted to do both, but the challenges for developing a show moved me to focus on the book first. A TV show is still a goal.”

Ellie Anest A founding partner in Eleven Eleven Wines, Ellie Anest started the winery after a conversation on a flight to Los Angeles from Paris in 2010 with her friend Aurelien Roulin. With a background in accounting and finance, Anest moved to her own piece of land in Napa and launched the winery along with Roulin and Carol Vassiliadis. Growing up on a farm in Nebraska, Anest used the values her parents taught her – like dedication to her work and love of family – to create her successful brand.

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Ashley Keever Originally from Danville, California, Ashley Keever’s family found a passion for wine during their time living in Germany when Ashley was a child. After returning to the United States, her parents opened Keever Winery and quickly became a huge success. After living in San Francisco for seven years, she moved back to help her parents run the winery, where she loves living and working in the community-driven Napa Valley.

Before working on a small-screen project, Mandro is focused on a 30-minute podcast due to launch before the end of this year. The episodes will include interviews with select wine women, including Violet Grgich, Shannon Staglin and Ashley Keever. Beyond the books and podcast – and perhaps the TV show someday – those interested can get to know some of the women on an even more intimate scale by attending one of Wine Country Women’s events, which are held in California as well as Louisville. The next opportunity to attend is 6 p.m. Dec. 5 at The Champagnery on Frankfort Avenue in Louisville. The event will feature Mandro herself as well as Chandon Director of Winemaking Pauline Lhote and Kelleen Sullivan. With so much happening on both ends of the country, it’s easy to assume Mandro’s life can get hectic. However, she exudes an undeniable enthusiasm for getting to call two distinct regions of the U.S. home. “I have the best of all worlds!” she asserts. “I get to enjoy two very wonderful areas of this country. Who wouldn’t want to have wine country, horse country and bourbon country at their fingertips? I spend at least

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a third of the year in Northern California. My time is dictated mostly on my commitments and responsibilities in the area, but I will always be a Kentucky woman.” Looking ahead to the future, a television show is indeed an ultimate aspiration for Mandro, but broadly, Wine Country Women will strive to add more offerings to its brand. Expansion will allow the ability to continue connecting with the audience by bringing stories of the women to the world and possibly working toward making a genuine difference. “My long-term goal is to continue to add experiential elements to Wine Country Women, including curating tours to the regions,” she describes. “In addition, Wine Country Women is committed to helping women interested in the culinary and wine fields further develop themselves, and I’d like to start a scholarship or foundation to support their education.” In this day and age, it’s truly beautiful what Mandro has done. She has created a brand that is committed to showcasing the stories of women in a traditionally male-dominated industry. Through the books and in-person events, Wine Country Women is leveling the playing field and illustrating that the wine world is teeming with talented, dynamic women, all of whom are bringing something special and innovative to the table. “We are bringing women and their stories to the forefront,” Mandro enthuses. “They are strong, interesting, accomplished and inspiring women.” V

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’mere, Bish,” calls Dogman. The black chihuahua mix runs across the yard, leaps into the man’s arms and snuggles into his lap as he drops into a chair on what appears to be his front porch. Bish discovers a treat on the end table and then licks her human’s face, her way of requesting a swig of his cold water. “Y’all come on, too,” he gestures to me and my group. My companions – Glinda Poole-Adkins, Maurice Lemons and photographer John O’Haver – step onto the threshold of an abode the likes of which I’ve never seen. The structure was built and is occupied by a 47-year-old named Michael, or as he’s better known, Dogman. Made of tarpaulins stretched over support beams of metal and wood, it’s quite functional and colorful. It’s complete with curtain walls to create discrete spaces for all the activities of life, including a shop to repair bicycles.

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Dogman lives in a tent city near the edge of downtown, home to several dozen campers. Even before we crossed the tree line delineating the property, Glinda – an uber-volunteer who knows everyone in the camp – called Dogman’s name. He is widely acknowledged as the “mayor” of this area, acting as a leader of the rest of his community. He’s shirtless in the late September heat, and his tattooed body is a sight to behold. Sunglasses are perched above his steel blue eyes. If the Good Witch of the East from “The Wizard of Oz” had a deserving namesake, it’s Glinda. Her cheery, affectionate persona and tenacity make things happen. The Forgotten Louisville, a local nonprofit, serves this camp and Glinda, an active volunteer for the organization, knows everyone in it. She is one of many good Samaritans from various backgrounds who have one thing in common:

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“a great love for people, including the hurting, the addicted, the lost, the lonely and the homeless.” The Tin Man to Glinda’s fairy godmother, Maurice, brings experience backed by 15 years of intermittent homelessness and a grounded attitude toward directing people who live as he once did on how to be productive members of society. “From the time that they need other people to do for them that which they once did for themselves, the homeless are continually learning how to balance regaining their skills and self-sufficiency with seeking assistance,” he says with passion. “The biggest difference in my decision to turn away from my filth and turn back to being responsible was when The Forgotten Louisville gave me the chance to be useful again.” The duo drives a minivan packed to the roof with supplies when they’re not steering a moving truck full of The Forgotten Furniture, which Glinda created in 2016. Maurice joined a year later to furnish brick and mortar apartments for the lucky ones on the housing list. They both greet Dogman and ask how it goes. “Chris has got to go,” he grumbles with authority. “He’s all crazy again and stirring s--- up in here.” A former resident whose meth addiction has become too much for the camp to handle, Chris was essentially voted “off the island.” Now, he’s back in town and wreaking havoc in his old digs, and members of the community must act. Who knew that homeless aggregations have their own form of government? When he moves into a new camp, Dogman usually becomes the leader, then develops and enforces rules and regulations. “We vote,” Dogman says. “You live like this, you gotta have some sort of organization.” He is so hardened by such a difficult life, he engenders a respect that enables him to effectively guide the group of squatters occupying at least a half-acre. I drive daily through an underpass downtown where tons of garbage lines the street, and ask Dogman the difference between that community and his meticulous camp. “You know why those people throw all that crap out there? To keep

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YOU away. They make it so nasty so no one will bother them.” Maurice agrees. “I didn’t take a bath for four years. I wanted to stink so bad nobody would come near me. And it worked.” They both laugh, but they’re dead serious. The attention is then directed to Bish, who is barking madly and running in circles around her “yard.” I notice she’s wearing a service dog vest. “She’s been with me all her life,” Dogman says, gazing at the three-year-old dog who never leaves his side. “She got away once, but they got her back,” he says, referring to Betheny Buster, the founder of My Dog Eats First, a Louisville nonprofit that provides food, leashes, rudimentary vet care and other companion animal needs. Beth and her volunteers put in endless hours helping the owners as well. Dogman has known her since she started My Dog Eats First about 15 years ago. He was glad to meet the go-getter who saw the great need for her organization. It’s turned crisp a few days later when photographer John and I meet up with Leslie Hansford, a My Dog Eats First board member and volunteer coordinator. Dogman has moved – too much

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drama at the old camp, theft among the residents and an intolerable number of rats. The main reason for the move, however: the banished meth user named Chris threatened to kill Dogman and Bish. Even though Chris was arrested and remanded to psychiatric observation for several days, Bish and Dogman packed up and left their humble home behind. Now, they’re in a forested area off of Mellwood with just one other camper. Leslie recently helped Dogman get Bish certified as his Emotional Support Animal, enabling him to take her places where the average dog can’t go, hence the service vest. Maurice congratulates them on the honor. Dogman and Leslie have forged a close relationship. He asks her to “pass the word” to certain people about his new location, a sort of verbal forwarding address. She gestures to Dogman. “We supply our outreaches with dog food and they deliver it. Now that I’m downtown working, I’m closer to a lot of the guys I know. I can help them make phone calls, wash a few clothes, try to get them into treatment, make sure they get their medications – whatever I can do.” She has to be the Scarecrow, with a brain geared for figuring out how to do things the homeless aren’t able to do for themselves, then teaching them how to do it on their own. Though Leslie works with the

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animal-oriented organization, the outreach workers all know and support each other, often overlapping services to their human and animal clients. It’s a close-knit group. Both the helpers and those being helped consider each other family. And they all are dealing with multiple issues with the people they serve. “The (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) data says about 25 percent of our national homeless population suffers from a severe form of mental illness,” says Beth, the knowledgeable young woman who is getting ready to franchise her own full-time pet sitting business as she continues to head up My Dog Eats First. “It’s so traumatic being homeless; it can make your existing mental health issues even worse. These folks really count on their pets. We call them companion animals because they protect their humans, emotionally and physically. “They don’t care if you bathe,” she continues. “They are there for you when you’re down, and I don’t know one homeless person who doesn’t suffer from at least some depression. When the world just shuns you, your animal is still by your side.” Homelessness, mental illness, addiction – not at all strange bedfellows. The 2017 Louisville Coalition for the Homeless cite 6,300 people in shelters or living on the city streets. The Healing Place reports 426 Jefferson County lives were lost to an overdose last year. (Also worth mentioning is

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the devastating percentage of youth in the homeless population. Coming in 2019, Sweet Evening Breeze homeless shelter will serve LGBTQ youth.) The toxic trio that takes many lives each day manifests in Dogman, who survives outside, sometimes takes psychiatric medication and admits an addiction for which he desires treatment. He cleans up his camps, cares for himself and his tiny dog and has big dreams, like going to a mechanic’s school to be able to build more motorcycles. Right now he is using his knowledge in mechanics to fix bicycles. He doesn’t fear hard work, scours the city for parts and wants people to know he’ll make their repairs. He wants to become even more literate and also loves playing music on Maurice’s loaned guitar. The experienced outdoorsman would like to get indoors again, but bare floors and walls are not very welcoming for the newly housed. “I’ve been in housing for a year,” says Maurice. “After I learned how the housing process worked, getting people re-housed became my top priority. But after helping people that moved into a new apartment with nothing more than the sleeping bag they brought from their tent, I knew there had to be a better way. So I help Glinda find and deliver The Forgotten Furniture.” The workload of committed outreach volunteers is extraordinary. Many make themselves available year round, all the while maintaining their own homes and families. Maurice continues, “Now, we can help homeless people get their start at social reintegration with a whole house worth of furniture at no cost to them. With

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downtown storage rates being what they are, too often we can’t accept donations based on the rehousing rate. But if anyone wants to rent a U-Haul or volunteer to move people into their new homes, we’ll take all the help we can get.” Formerly homeless himself, Maurice opines on the nature of the beast: “Once you reach the place of ‘no pay, no stay,’ your sense of self-worth, your identity as a member of society, your belief in your own ability to solve your problems are all shot. To anyone who wishes homeless people would ‘get their act together,’ be honest: how rarely does anyone at the bottom of society get a chance to be useful in any way? And if no one gives the poorest of the poor a chance to elevate themselves from the bottom, why is anyone so surprised that so few ever do?” By our third meeting with Dogman, we’ve become comfortable talking about the deeper topics. He sits down for a “Take it from Tara Facebook Live” broadcast with Maurice, Leslie and me. He speaks pointedly about the responsibility of homeless individuals to take care of themselves and not be a burden on society. “They hoard all that stuff people hand out,” he explains. “A bottle of shampoo lasts me two weeks. They take 10. Let everybody have a share.” Dogman wants to get sober and back on medications that assuage symptoms of mental illness. He is sincere about his goal, and he plans to follow a campmate who promises to “show (him) the ropes” of successfully completing treatment. Dogman has siblings, children and grandkids and would like to see them soon. My Dog Eats First and The Forgotten Louisville give him all the

support he needs to accomplish his goals. He is grateful for the love and encouragement he gets from Betheny, Leslie, Glinda and Maurice. Natalie Harris, executive director of Louisville Coalition for the Homeless, with which both My Dog Eats First and The Forgotten Louisville work, says, “I don’t know any other city in the country that has the extensive number of committed volunteers going day in and day out to help their homeless neighbors. There are over a dozen groups and churches in our community doing this work every week because they care about others.” Dogman knows that, without a doubt. He asks me if I’d “be an angel, and tell people I’ll fix their bikes. We earn our way.” Bish runs across the track, is picked up by her arms and gets a snuggle from Dogman. Then, they turn and walk down the railroad track for a distance, disappear inginto the tall grass toward home. V Many Louisville outreach organizations are staffed by volunteers who serve hot meals, deliver tarps, jeans, boots and sterno (for the upcoming winter) and provide services and personal support needed by the homeless population. You can help. (*Please don’t visit the camps on your own.) Contact the Forgotten Louisville and My Dog Eats First on Facebook to offer your time and talent. The forgottenlouisvilleoutreach@gmail.com offers you an opportunity to donate via PayPal. At mydogeatsfirst.org/donate you can contribute via credit card or PayPal. Find everything companion animals and their humans need at mydogeatsfirst.org/wishlist.

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Catching Butterflies Producing Artistic Director Idris Goodwin Takes Flight At StageOne Family Theatre By Laura Ross

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hat do Muhammad Ali, “Frankenstein” and “Sesame Street” have in common? They’re all creative threads running through the mind of Idris Goodwin, StageOne Family Theatre’s new producing artistic director. Since arriving in Louisville in late summer, Goodwin is doing anything but settling in. A dynamic, young and nationally respected theater force, Goodwin, 41, is instead diving in, shaking things up and mapping out the future of the 72-year-old children’s theater. “It’s an exciting opportunity,” he said as he sat in the theater’s cavernous rehearsal room recently. “I want to be as skilled a craftsperson as I can be and touch all elements of theater. We, as a society, need to foster an understanding of the theater and performing arts. Whether kids want to be artists or not, theater is something human beings have done forever. It’s how we learn who we are, where we’ve been; it’s how we have difficult conversations. Theater can be entertaining, but it’s (also) a fundamental part of developing as a human. “It’s like catching butterflies,” he added, reaching into the air. “You’re grabbing ideas and committing to executing those ideas. I like to grab the idea, expand upon the vision and dream and help produce it in a creative way.”

Taking Shape Whether he’s writing or directing a play, hiring actors or staff or staring at the bottom line of paperwork, Goodwin likens his work to a tailor. “For a tailor, there are different fabrics and different measurements that lead to different outcomes,” he said. “I can make you a suit for a funeral, a board meeting or a ’70s disco night. I have the fabrics I prefer, but I’ll make it work for you. Theater is the same concept.” Now in its 72nd season, StageOne Family Theatre is recognized as one of the nation’s oldest and leading professional theaters for young audiences and families. During any given season, StageOne’s professional actors perform for well over 80,000 young people, their families and teachers statewide across Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Jonathan Riehm, manager of business applications at Brown-Forman and chair of the StageOne board of directors, knew the theater was the best

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— Idris Goodwin fit for Goodwin’s talents. “Idris has an infectious quality about him,” Riehm said. “He has a cool confidence and when he is working with you, you feel connected to him and the material in ways that bring out your best work. He is also tuned in to what young people are reading, listening to, how they think and conversations they have. He composes plays and creates programming that is far more relatable and inviting, especially to the middle and high school audiences, than anything StageOne has done before.”

The Road Traveled It’s safe to say Louisville was not on Goodwin’s radar as a teen. “I’ve always wanted to be a master storyteller,” he laughed. “I started out as a writer of bad rap music in my bedroom. Hip hop gave me an appreciation of language and poetry, and all that vibrancy of language drew me in.” Goodwin attended film school at Columbia College Chicago and received a master’s degree in creative writing from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. While in Chicago during the 1990s, the world opened up to the young writer. He became immersed in the vibrant local theater scene and honed his craft. He wrote poetry and essays, dabbled in playwriting and learned the acting and directing crafts. “Schools are great for specific techniques and learning history, but you also need mentors and the real-world experience,” he said. “For me, that was Chicago, which opened its arms to me and let me try things out.” Never one to rest long on one idea or location, Goodwin moved around, fell in love and married his wife, Felicia, and together they had a son, Taos, now six years old. A writer and educator herself, Felicia attended graduate school at the University of Iowa. Goodwin followed and also attended graduate school there. Later, they moved to Colorado Springs, where he most recently taught writing and hip hop at Colorado College. Through it all, Goodwin continued writing.

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I knew (The Humana Festival) could be my launching pad, and sure enough, the universe provided. He found his niche in playwriting and the spoken word. His critically-acclaimed play, “How We Got On,” focuses on three African-American teens dreaming of fortune in the hip hop music scene. It was developed at the O’Neill National Playwrights Conference, and later gave Goodwin his first taste of Louisville when the play premiered in Actors Theatre of Louisville’s 2012 Humana Festival. “The Humana Festival was on my wish list because I knew everyone comes to see the festival in Louisville,” Goodwin said. “I knew that could be my launching pad, and sure enough, the universe provided.” “How We Got On” won wide critical acclaim and is now being produced in theaters across the nation. It was also nominated for a Steinberg/American Theatre Critics Association New Play Award. It was the first in his “breakbeat play” series which includes “The REALNESS” and “Hype Man,” winner of the 2017 Blue Ink Playwriting Award. Other widely produced plays include “Blackademics,” “This Is Modern Art,” co-written with Kevin Coval, and “Bars and Measures.” Goodwin is one of seven playwrights featured in the widely presented “HANDS UP!” an anthology commissioned by The New Black Fest and published by Samuel French. His one act “Black Flag” was produced Off Broadway. “The Way The Mountain Moved,” commissioned as part of Oregon Shakespeare’s groundbreaking American Revolutions Series, recently premiered.

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Goodwin has work commissioned by or is in development with The Public Theatre, Steppenwolf Theater, Kennedy Center, Seattle Children’s Theater, Nashville Children’s Theater, Berkeley Rep’s Ground Floor Program, La Jolla Playhouse, The Lark Playwriting Center, The Playwright’s Center, Boulder Ensemble Theater and New Harmony Project. He is an award-winning book author, and his poetry has appeared on HBO’s “Def Poetry,” The Discovery Channel, BBC, NPR and “Sesame Street.” He’s been busy.

Landing in Louisville That fateful trip to Louisville in 2012 also introduced Goodwin to StageOne. “A friend from Actors Theatre liked the rhyming voice in ‘How We Got On’ and recommended that I write a play about the young life of Muhammad Ali,” he said. Goodwin took the challenge and wrote “And In This Corner: Cassius Clay,” a play commissioned by a collaborative partnership of the Muhammad Ali Center and StageOne. It is now widely produced nationwide, garnered the approval of the Ali family and was the winner of the 2017 Distinguished Play Award from The American Association of Theatre and Education. He wrote and produced the popular “American Tales” for StageOne and soon found himself drawn

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Idris Goodwin at StageOne Family Theatre. Photo by Kathryn Harrington. BELOW: Justin Cornwell as Cassius Clay Jr. and Bill McNulty as Joe Martin in the StageOne production of “And In This Corner: Cassius Clay.” Photos courtesy of StageOne.

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Let’s promote forgiveness, let’s talk about cooperation, let’s promote love, patience and civility. — Idris Goodwin

to Louisville again and again. “The arts scene here is very impressive and is a best-kept secret. There is so much going on in Louisville,” said Goodwin. “It’s why I wanted to come here and connect with the arts leaders and community.” When the leadership position at StageOne became available earlier this year, the company’s board knew they wanted to approach Goodwin. “We actually targeted Idris for the position,” said Riehm. “After the enormous success we had with him on ‘And In This Corner: Cassius Clay’ and ‘American Tales’ and knowing how successful he has been all over the country, we felt he could take StageOne to the next level both locally and nationally.” Goodwin joined StageOne in August, just as the theater’s season got underway. One of the shows already planned included Goodwin’s adaptation of the classic “Frankenstein,” which spoke to Goodwin’s nature. “Even with ‘Frankenstein,’ I latched onto the creation, the discovering of language and going on his journey of being terrified of the world to finding his place in the world,” he said. Now that he’s found his place in Louisville, Goodwin’s focus is shifting to the coming season,

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community outreach and developing a strategic plan with the StageOne board and company of artists. “With the strategic plan, I’m thinking about how we present ourselves back to the community by the time we reach our 75th anniversary,” he said. “We need to articulate our past strengths and push to be an even stronger presence in the lives of young folks in this community.” That presence, he said, will come through more community outreach and creative productions, bringing underserved children into the theater experience and building diversity of programming and performance at StageOne. “The theater is a place we can talk directly or indirectly about the issues of the day,” Goodwin explained. “We’ve always had prejudice, class issues, power issues when we are at our best and our worst. On a collective level, the arts have always said, ‘Hey, wait a minute. Let’s find a way to promote certain ideals that will indirectly lessen the impact of those things. Let’s promote forgiveness, let’s talk about cooperation, let’s promote love, patience and civility.’ We’re all different, but when we sit in a theater and react the same way, that is a reminder of our shared humanity and curiosity.”

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— Idris Goodwin “Idris brings a fresh perspective,” said Riehm. “He is a significant change from previous StageOne leadership and he brings a new way of thinking, engaging and telling the StageOne story. He isn’t afraid to ask bold questions or tackle universal truths that resonate with you whether you are seven or 70. Combine that with the professionalism of the rest of the StageOne company and you have a recipe to touch the hearts and minds of all audiences.” “I’m happy that research shows more than half of our audience are people of color,” Goodwin said, “but we must strive to reflect that on stage through actors, writers and directors as well. I want Louisville to be reflected on stage. I think about the possibility of kids seeing that and sometimes, that’s all it takes to inspire someone. “When you connect with that child and the light goes on and you see that spark, it feels amazing,” he added. “When you teach these kids the fundamentals of theater, you’re teaching discipline, patience and all the things you need in life. That’s what I get jazzed about.”

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Riehm knows bringing Goodwin to Louisville was a strategic step. “Idris is someone who could have easily gone to a bigger city with more resources,” Riehm said. “Having him here shows the rest of the nation that Louisville is serious about theater and the arts, and we (encourage) creators to make their home here.” “It’s a fundamental part of who I am,” said Goodwin, leaning forward earnestly. “It’s why I came here. I came to do this work because I believe in this theater. When you speak from that belief to people, if it touches something in them, then great things happen. We all want our young people to be imaginative and inspired. Our goal is to shape the next generation through the arts.” V StageOne’s season continues in December with the holiday favorite, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,” which features 32 local student actors. In 2019, StageOne will present Judy Blume’s “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing” and the season closes with “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs.” For tickets and show schedules, visit stageone.org

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What is different about holiday treats versus other treats? “Holiday treats are all about tradition,” Wheatley said. “So, bringing out the cookie and dessert recipes that our families have been making for years and years only for the holidays makes them special.”

What is your favorite holiday treat to make and eat? “Mary loves to make her favorite pies and lots of them,” Johnson said. “I make cookies with my two girls, but

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How can readers impress their friends and family through cooking during the holidays? “The best way to impress your guests is to be well prepared and relaxed by the time your guests arrive, so you can spend time with them and enjoy their company,” Johnson explained. “Also, teaching a younger family member how to make one of your traditional recipes so they can carry it on when they have their own families is the best way to leave a lasting impression.” Wheatley added, “Make your desserts seem extra special and festive by making a tiered display of holiday cookies, or make a beautiful dessert buffet with simple garnishes – mint, sugared cranberries, fresh fruit – for a larger group."

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What makes holiday treats special? “Holiday baking is about spending time in the kitchen with loved ones and family,” said Hoy. “It’s not so much about the finished product but about gathering around the kitchen counter, sharing stories and enjoying the process – and the sweet treats.”

What is your favorite holiday treat to make? “When I was a child, my mother would spend the entire Saturday before Christmas baking sour cream coffee cakes to gift to all of our family and friends,” she recalled. “It was a crazy, long, labor-intensive process, but the joy on the recipients’ faces made it all worth it. To this day, when the smell of cinnamon and brown sugar wafts through the bakery while a coffee cake is baking, I’m transported back to those Christmas days spent baking with my mom and sister.”

What is your favorite holiday treat to eat? “My aunt makes a traditional Christmas pudding every year at the holidays,” Hoy explained. “The batter is mixed, poured into an intricate mold and steamed in a water bath on the stove top for a few hours. There’s always a bit of risk, wondering whether the pudding will come out of the mold at the end! But a thin slice of the delicate raspberry pudding, topped with fresh raspberry sauce and whipped cream is the perfect ending to a holiday meal.”

How can people impress their friends and family through baking this holiday season? “There is no more meaningful gift than something that is baked from the heart,” Hoy said. “Don’t pressure yourself to be perfect. Just the fact that you put in the time and energy to make something special for your loved ones will be enough to impress them and let them know you care.”

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eitzman Traditional Bakery and Deli is no stranger to holiday sweets. With customizable cookie trays and gift baskets – filled with an assortment of madefrom-scratch desserts – the bakery is packed each holiday season with eager customers. Marguerite Schadt oversees the holiday madness along with her co-owner and husband Dan Schadt. She shared with us some of their favorite holiday treats and traditions.

What’s the most popular holiday treat at the bakery? “Our bakery specializes in custom holiday desserts like famous jam cakes, Maker's Mark fruit cake and holiday decorated cookies,” Marguerite said. “Iced holiday cookies seemed to be the most popular treat. Customers get to pick from Santa, snowmen, reindeer, bells, wreaths and so many more.”

What is your favorite holiday treat to eat? “The blackberry jam cake is the best dessert to have for dessert during the holiday season,” she asserted. “(It has) a combination of walnuts, spices and jam, and we pour and spread the luscious and creamy caramel icing all over the entire cake. This cake is available in strawberry or blackberry jam.”

What is the bakery like during the holidays? “Beyond all the baking lays a kitchen filled with baked turkeys, dressing, green beans with ham, creamy mashed potatoes and homemade turkey gravy,” Marguerite reflected. “And don’t forget the butter fluff and homemade pumpkin pie that everyone can enjoy for a reasonable price. We can cater or make your family’s holiday dinner.”

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ertain homes have a special magnetism to them and Jeff Wellemeyerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is one of them. From the moment you step into the entry hall, it is apparent that this isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t your traditional Kentucky estate. Grand in scale, the interior measures more than 13,000 square feet and is situated on 1.7 acres in Anchorage, Kentucky.

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The Frederick Law Olmsted firm in Brookline, Massachusetts, was commissioned in 1914 to design a plan for the growth of Anchorage, a suburb of Louisville. Surrounded by lush, bucolic landscaping, it has become one of the premier neighborhoods in the Louisville area and is a perfect setting for Wellemeyer’s grand estate. The home has a majestic glamour that has attracted celebrity guests such as Ralph Lauren and Muhammad Ali, who was an overnight guest numerous times. The legendary boxer even left his signature on one of the walls along with his famous “Me? Whee!” poem. Considered to be contemporary in architectural style, it is a superior showcase of luxury. Inspiration was gathered from several concepts including the well-known Delano South Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida, designed by the avant-garde French designer Philippe Starck. Also a source of inspiration was the Bellagio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, conceived by Steve Wynn, known for his involvement in high-end casinos and hotels. The exterior finishes exemplify the sensibility of merging stucco with stone to celebrate the beauty and appeal of both. Solid glass double doors greet you at the main entrance just beyond the circular motor court. Once inside, the two-story entryway welcomes you with a lavish curved staircase across from the main wall, which is covered in beautiful, natural stone. Ralph Lauren personally designed the great room that features a 24-foot vaulted ceiling with skylights. Throughout the first floor, luxurious soft-white draping adds to the overall drama of the space. The flooring is a gleaming, charcoal grey marble set diagonally, adding a visual flow to the large space.

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Meticulously designed, the gourmet kitchen is made for entertaining even the most discerning guests. White cabinetry and Cambria countertops set the stage for the efficient island and stainless steel GE Monogram appliances. The breakfast room has a one-of-a-kind octagon design that includes a double-tray ceiling and a fireplace. The walls are covered with the original Martinique Beverly Hills Hotel wallpaper in the jungle palm design. The iconic print has been seen in the Beverly Hills Hotel located in California and the Greenbrier Hotel located in the mountains of West Virginia. Custom furnishings are the crowning features that aesthetically connect each open space flawlessly. From original artwork to a perfect touch of greenery, no detail is left unattended. A mahogany deck runs the full length of the back of the estate, which is currently listed for $1,999,000 with Lenihan Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty by real estate agent Jon Mand. The study is accented with sumptuous wood paneling, a coffered ceiling and a fireplace with a sleek marble surround, creating a masculine feel. Ceiling-to-floor windows offer a beautiful backdrop to the formality of the design. Across from the study is a bold and grand-in-scale dining room. Continuing the ethereal theme, the dining room is wrapped in ceilingto-floor vanilla draping, offering a visual repose from the deeper, whiskey tones in the wood-paneled study. The chairs are upholstered in shades of white and surround the circular table, which is highlighted by the crystal chandelier hanging above. An original painting in shades of grey is the only work of art gracing the walls of this fashionable dining room.

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The master suite is a haven of luxury with upholstered walls in a rich charcoal grey tone and a vaulted ceiling with trusses. Complementing the linen walls are accents of design sprinkled throughout the bedroom and into the master bathroom. Epitomizing glamour, the master bath includes a Jacuzzi soaking tub, his-and-her vanities and walk-in closets. Two stairwells that lead to the second level make it easily accessible from different areas of the first floor. The second floor also includes two additional bedrooms that share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom. A game room, den area and a bonus room for informal family gatherings can also be found on the second floor. The walkout lower level continues the exceptional comforts of modern design with a billiard room that houses an inviting billiard table. Plenty of access to the outdoor space allows guests to enjoy the covered portico that provides comfortable seating and easy access to the terrace above. A freeform designed swimming pool is a visual treat nestled amongst mature trees, and it creates a private oasis for enjoying moments of solitude or family fun. Nearby is a tranquil, natural stream that adds to the peacefulness of the space.

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The outdoor kitchen features granite countertops, a coffered ceiling, gas grill and an exceptional dining area. Also on the lower level is a fitness space outfitted in state-of-theart equipment and boasts a restful view of the wooded property. An adjacent massage area and gorgeous full bath offer incredible grandeur for guests staying in the bedroom suite. There’s even a movie theater with spectacular stadium-style seating. With an 11-car capacity garage, there is plenty of space to house even the most avid automobile lover’s collection. There is room to spare in the additional garages flanking each

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side of the estate that also feature hydraulic lifts. Another two-and-a-half car garage is attached to the master suite. Considered a “smart home,” its functions include voice-activated lighting, fully integrated HVAC, motorized draperies and skylights, digital video surveillance and an advanced wholehome audio system, all of which can be controlled from a smartphone anywhere in the world. Curated with amenities such as a bidet, steam shower, walk-in closets, scenic views of the nearby golf course and so much more, this home truly has everything to complete its incomparable splendor. V

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The luxury automaker has some exciting innovations according to the owner of Lexus of Louisville By Steve Kaufman Photos by Andrea Hutchinson

s the new year approaches, Americans’ minds turn to the traditional questions: How long before I break my new year’s resolutions? Who will win the Super Bowl? And what will the new model cars be like? Lexus, the U.S. market’s second-largest luxury automobile brand, does not intend to be left at the light in 2019. The brand’s stable of models is being marketed as “most advanced ever,” “game-changer,” “first of its kind.” Those are high bars, and yet, it’s what car owners have come to expect from the premium automobile brands. And Lexus has been right up there among the best, second only to Mercedes-Benz in the U.S. and in a virtual tie with BMW. Kelley Blue Book has called Lexus the “best overall luxury brand.”

Beyond the Specs “We have some really exciting introductions in 2019,” said Walter Weibel,

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managing partner of Lexus of Louisville, located on Blankenbaker Road and Plantside Drive in Eastern Jefferson County. He cited the new ES 350 Series, a total redesign of one of the company’s more popular-selling models, revealing that it’s “entirely new from the ground up, with a longer, wider stance and a sleek, coupe-like silhouette inherited from our flagship LS.” There’s also the ES F Sport with a 302 horsepower, V-6 engine that gets 44 miles per gallon. The RXL is a new long wheelbase version of the popular RX series. The LX is the power SUV of the group, a 383-horsepower, 5.7-liter V-8 with 7,000 pounds of towing capacity. And there are also the hybrids, like the top-of-the-line LC Hybrid – a 471-horsepower juggernaut with Lexus’ 10-speed automatic transmission – and the new LS 500, launched earlier this year as part of the LS series. “It’s a flagship car,” Weibel said of the first Lexus with a twin-turbocharged engine.

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Plus, the full Lexus line features innovative entertainment systems; Apple CarPlay (for efficient and safe use of iPhones in the car); advanced Mark Levinson sound systems; digital performance dashboards modeled after Lexus’ LFA two-seater sports cars; and the Lexus Enform navigation system, with on-board Wi-Fi and remote smartwatch functionality that offers a 24/7 live person to answer calls and provide directions. “One of the things that makes Lexus special is its focus on both performance and luxury,” Weibel said. “When the Japanese design these cars, they spend a lot of time and attention on ergonomic detail for comfort, luxury and beauty, as well as what’s under the hood.”

Tenors and Homers Weibel has been in the automobile business for 32 years, but it’s not necessarily what he ever had in mind growing up. He was born in New York. His father, William Weibel, was an assistant conductor at the New York Metropolitan Opera. “I grew up around opera,” he said, “but I also loved cars. I played a game with myself in which I could identify the make and year of any passing automobile.” He loved baseball, too, playing third base and right field for the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. “I had a good arm and I could hit.” But not well enough for the pros. So when college ended, he moved to Houston, where his father had become the artistic director of Houston’s Opera in the Heights.

Magic Moments Every life has those unexpected intersections that end up changing everything. Weibel’s life has had two such moments. “In Houston, I lived in an apartment building and there was a BMW that parked

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in the spot next to mine,” he recalled. “I fell in love with that car. But I had no idea what I wanted to do with my life until (I got) a recommendation that I go meet someone at a BMW car dealership.” He sold BMWs and owned dealerships for 12 years in Houston and then spent another 12 years selling for Mercedes-Benz. He moved to Louisville when the Lexus dealership, formerly part of the Sam Swope Auto Group, was for sale. “I came here for an opportunity to become a partner in the dealership,” he said. “I’d never sold Lexus. I’d never thought about moving to Louisville.” Both changes have worked out well for him. “This is a great town and a great market,” he said. “It’s also an intimate market, so you get to know your customer base really well. It forces you to focus on making every experience a good one. Good word-ofmouth can be terrific for you – but also, in a market like this, bad word-of-mouth could be devastating.” His word-of-mouth must be good: The dealership has a 70 percent loyalty rate. Oh, that other magic moment? He met his wife, Valinda, in a Houston restaurant 32 years ago. They were married eight months later. So, how does she like Louisville? “She loves it like I do,” said Weibel. “She grew up around horses and was a trail rider in Houston. She now has her horse here.” That’s horsepower, the Kentucky version. V

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t the gym, we have all seen the circular solid cylinder that looks like a noodle on steroids, and wondered what it is. These are foam rollers, and they are one of the biggest trends in fitness at the moment. I reached out to my friend Irene Lewis-McCormick, M.S., C.S.C.S., who has done tons of research on this topic and even conducts foam roller certifications throughout the United States, to ask some questions about this popular fitness trend.

What are the benefits?

“The reported benefits include increased circulation, nervous system activation, warmth, improved tensile strength and increased length of fascia,” she said. “Foam rollers are used to perform self-myofascial release, a safe and effective technique for applying mild, slow sustained pressure into the fascia, the band of connective tissue beneath the skin that attaches, stabilizes, encloses and separates muscle. When the fascia is tight, muscles are unable to perform as they should and injuries rates are increased.”

Why does it feel painful the first time? “It would be like picking up a really heavy weight if you don’t strength train,” Lewis-McCormick said. “The

density of the foam matters just like the weight of the dumbbell matters. Many people try foam rolling on rollers that are too dense and they have a really uncomfortable response. If the muscles are not specifically overloaded with a roller of that particular density in a gradual progression, it will hurt. On a 1-10 pain scale, a participant should not experience more than a six. Otherwise, change roller densities or change the rolling technique. Different brands of foam rolling products offer several rolling techniques.”

What are its long-term effects? “Ideally, foam rolling should help keep muscles supple, eliminate pain and tightness and restore greater mobility,” she affirmed.

Who are foam rollers made for? “Athletes, recreational athletes, inactive (people), older (people), youths – anyone,” said Lewis-McCormick.

Should you foam roll before or after exercise? “I am a huge fan of using a foam roller before workouts,” she stated. “In some instances, athletes take longer to prepare their bodies for training in their warm-up than the length of the actual workout. Using a foam roller pre-workout is ideal for prepping the body for energized engagement.” So, next time you see a foam roller, give it a try. These are some of the most popular and effective foam rolling exercises that target the muscles and joints that tend to be the tightest in most people. This could be a trend that is here to stay.

CALF Sit on the floor with the foam roller underneath the upper part of the ankles. Lift your hips off the floor and move your body down toward the roller (so the roller is rolling towards the knee). Move so that the roller is about an inch nearer to the knee, and then rock sideto-side for 15-30 seconds. Repeat inch by inch up towards the knee. If the pressure isn’t hard enough, try it with one leg only.

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IT BAND Lie on your side with the foam roller resting just up from the knee on the side of the leg. Move until the roller is about an inch nearer to the hip, and then rock side to side for 15-30 seconds. Repeat inch by inch, moving towards the hip. If the pressure is too much, put more weight into your arms to decrease the pressure on your leg. Repeat with the other leg.

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QUADS With the foam roller on the floor, face the floor with the foam roller just above your knees on the quads. Move so that the roller is about an inch nearer to the hip, and then rock back and forth for 15-30 seconds. Repeat inch by inch up towards the hip. If the pressure isn’t hard enough, try lifting one leg up and doing it with one leg at a time.

GLUTEUS Sit on the roller so that the roller is underneath the butt. Bring one leg across until the ankle rests on the opposite knee/thigh. Using your arms for support behind the roller, move the roller up and down and side to side. Once you find a particularly tender spot, hold the pressure on that spot for 15-30 seconds.

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ith all of the special holidays happening, it's natural to get sentimental this time of year. But there are times in life when we must bid farewell to the seasons past and welcome the next adventure. We recently published our final weekly edition of The Voice-Tribune and have evolved into what will now be a monthly publication. Considering that this is the inaugural (again, monthly) issue of The Voice of Louisville, it seemed appropriate to invite folks in our community to share their thoughts and help us roll out a red-carpet welcome.

Photo of Janice Carter Levitch by J. Edward Brown.

Penelope Peavler

Bill Plaschke

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et me tell you some of the things I love about The Voice,” Peavler began. “The Voice is always there as the pulse of our community, sharing the ins and outs of life and keeping us in the know. One of my favorite memories is the beautiful article Kay Matton wrote about my wedding to lifelong Saint Matthews resident, Charles Grass. I love how descriptive Voice articles are, taking time to acknowledge the little details which make life grand. This detail always transports me and makes me feel like I was there when I read about an event or visit someone’s home. Even in the coverage of my own wedding many years ago, the beautiful descriptors captured the magic I felt in the day – from my veil of illusion, the large blush tea roses in my bouquet and the beautiful summer wedding my parents gave. The many faces in The Voice are old friends, but The Voice also introduces us to new faces and keeps us in the know. This monthly format will ensure that The Voice will be around for years to come. It also means there will be more in-depth coverage of the events, people and programs that are not to be missed in our busy hometown.”

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ong before I became a sports columnist at the Los Angeles Times and a panelist on ESPN’s ‘Around the Horn,’ The Voice was my voice,” Plaschke recalled. “It was the first newspaper to print my words, written longhand in a blue binder – stories about everything from Lyndon youth baseball leagues to Ballard High basketball, stories my mother would type for me because I was still in eighth grade and had not yet learned that strange skill. After she finished, we would put the pages of my stories in a manila envelope and together, often late at night, we would drive them over to The Voice office in St. Matthews. Once there, I would jump out of the running car and stick the envelope in the mail slot. A couple of days later, a Voice newspaper would appear in our mailbox and, like magic, my stories with my byline would be in the sports section. I felt the first tiny miracle of a career filled with them. Thank you, Voice, for allowing me to be heard.”

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hen we first moved to Louisville in 1998, my wife Lori and I saw The Voice as the perfect publication to connect us with our new city,” Laird explained. “We loved the articles on happenings, events and the people who make Louisville a unique and active community. The photography and stories brought Louisville to life for us. We always enjoyed seeing so many fun charity events raising money and awareness for good causes. Those featured stories motivated us to become involved in our community, to help give back. We have seen how the publication has evolved over time, and we see a monthly publication as another positive move. We look forward to the new monthly edition. Cheers!”

n this digitized world we live in, it’s so nice to grab a cup of coffee, put your feet up and read a printed copy of The Voice,” Miller said. “Congratulations on the decision to go to a monthly publication! The Voice is a great way to catch up on community news, sports, charitable events and the latest styles. Keep up the good work providing the inside scoop on the city, the arts and the human interest stories that feature the wonderful people who live here and give back.”

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ongrats to The Voice for their upcoming 70th year of being in publication – an astonishing feat,” York said. "Through the years, The Voice has gone through many new looks, layouts and iterations. I think I speak for so many in the community who have appreciated having this constant gem capturing and preserving history in the making. As The Voice transitions to a monthly publication, we look forward to continuing to be exposed to amazing events, causes and gaining a more in-depth knowledge of those people and places with whom we live, work and play.”

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expect the new monthly Voice to be a hit!” Bass declared. “I never understood how the staff could cover so many events and produce interesting content with such a tight deadline. (I'm) looking forward to seeing what all they can do with content gathered over several weeks. By the way, thank you for all the support you give to so many nonprofit organizations. Your coverage truly makes a difference!”

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n a city that’s so rich with people who love culture, fashion, being charitable and having a great time, the team at The Voice will be there to showcase it all in splendid style with the move to a monthly glossy publication,” Locker Griffin stated. “My clients love to be featured in The Voice, and with the enhancement to a glossy monthly, they will be thrilled to be in a publication that’s sure to have a long life on coffee tables around town."

he first thing I look for when I read a new Voice issue is all of the party pics,” Vogt affirmed. “It’s fun to see friends out and about enjoying themselves at a gala or fundraiser. However, those pictures are an amazing tribute to how involved our community is, championing personal causes for the better. These events are a labor of love and passion to raise money and awareness for those causes. So when I read The Voice, I’m filled with pride and a sense of accomplishment, and when I think of The Voice, it’s about friendship.”

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or as long as I can remember, The Voice has always strived to remain relevant and fill a unique role in our community,” Collis White said. “It spotlights important charitable works and has managed to fill a needed void in community journalism – one that social media hasn’t managed to fully conquer. I appreciate how The Voice continues to cover neighborhoods and suburbs as well as provide readers with a snapshot into local lives. Oh, my personal favorite article to date? That would be (the coverage) of the July 18, 1992, Collis and White wedding nuptials. Congrats and kudos to the ever-evolving VoiceTribune. Cheers!”

Tracy Rucker UPPER SCHOOL FRENCH TEACHER AND 11TH GRADE DEAN, LOUISVILLE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL, KENTUCKY ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS REPRESENTATIVE

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’m thrilled that The Voice-Tribune is celebrating 70 years of local business,” Rucker stated. “The Voice-Tribune’s intentional approach to address broad topics while listening to a wide range of voices keeps us informed and poised to grow in our ever-changing world.”

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Julia Carstanjen

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t’s the great news newspaper,” Carstanjen said. “The Voice has always been a great source of news near and dear to me since it celebrates so many diverse charitable and social events in our community, especially Derby week. Everyone looks to see if their picture got posted in The Voice. It’s so fun and edgy yet also chic and elegant, like Vogue and People magazine rolled into one tailor-made just for us! Also, John Harralson is an icon whose dedication to his photographic talent is unparalleled, and I’m deeply grateful that we have such a treasure in our community. Long live The Voice!”

R to L: Julia Carstanjen, Susie Ades Pomerance holding Grace Carstanjen, Viki Diaz holding Willa Carstanjen and Pam Klinner

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Charlotte K. Stengel THE CHAMPAGNERY AT ARCHITYPE GALLERY, STENGEL HILL ARCHITECTURE

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he Voice beautifully edifies the faces and friendships of Louisville,” Stengel said. “As a native Louisvillian, I celebrate that there is one degree of separation in the Louisville community. As a business owner, I am so humbled and grateful for the support and loyalty, shown by both Louisvillians and guests of our beloved city. The Voice has told these stories for 70 years! Amazing individuals make up the tapestry of your engaged and engaging magazine. Whether they are writers, photographers, editors, producers, creators, readers, subjects…all of these participants weave together into a display of artisanship to be celebrated. Your monthly issue is the perfect vehicle to cultivate the enriching happenings in our community. Many thanks for the best memories The Voice has shared with us through the years, and best wishes for the ones yet to be experienced. Cheers to the new venture of a monthly publication!”

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he Voice has been around as long as I can remember,” maintained Brown. “Every issue is full of interesting events and fun stories. As a photographer, I enjoy seeing all the beautiful images that are included with each feature and look forward to seeing the monthly on newsstands throughout the coming year and years to come. Keep up the good work!”

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or the last 15 years, I have followed The Voice and enjoyed their profiles of people and businesses in the Louisville community,” said Flowers. “But it wasn’t until I opened my business, Clique Beauty Boutique, 10 years ago that I really came to appreciate all The Voice does for Louisville. They have been a great partner and supporter of everything Clique has done, and for that, I’m truly grateful. I look forward to being a part of their next chapter of monthly publications. Congratulations on 70 years in Louisville. The best is yet to come!”

Rick Bancroft PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP ARTIST, MAKEUPBYRICKBANCROFT.COM

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aving The Voice with us for 70 years is so important,” expressed Bancroft. “They have brought philanthropy to the forefront in our community, giving us a red carpet snapshot each week. By covering the events with photographers and journalists, they have helped raise money, bring awareness and in turn, it has inspired people to look their best when going to events. That desire has helped businesses grow such as my makeup business, clothing stores and hair salons. There’s just no telling what the positive impact of this magazine has really been to our city. While I’m sad to see it go to a monthly issue, I know that it is time to change. Beautiful change is inevitable, (and) I for one will pick up a copy every single month as I always have for the last 12 years.”

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The Snow Ball Gala Photos by Andrea Hutchinson

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n Nov. 17 at the Omni Louisville Hotel, Norton Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital held their 28th annual Snow Ball. With honorary chairs Karen and Gary Lawrence, guests enjoyed a gourmet five-course meal, dancing and live entertainment from Endless Summer Band, a silent auction and cocktail hour. Funds raised this year will go to the Jennifer Lawrence Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, which provides specialized care for children recovering from heart procedures and surgeries. As for the highly-anticipated Home & BMW Raffle, Ann E. Bell of Louisville won the 2018 BMW 2 Series and Daniel B. Haddix of Crestwood won the new home in Norton Commons.

5 1 Susan Moore, Evan Spalding, Judge Jessica Moore, Joyce Meyer, Mary Lou Meyer, Judge Angela McCormick Bisig, Lisa Stemler and Kim and Lenny Hartlage. 2 Russ and Kathy Cox with Thomas and Lynnie Meyer. 3 Zach Fry and Alison Otter. 4 Linda Miles, Michelle Fletcher and Michelle Farmer. 5 Karen and Gary Lawrence. 6 Dr. Steve and Lisa Hester.

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11 Gail Lyttle and Howard Holloman. 12 Kay Ohta, Cindy Downard, Dr. Bahaaldin Alsoufi and Rama Alsoufi.

13 Emcee Shannon Cogan.

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Festival of Trees and Lights Photos by Andrea Hutchinson

1 Girl Scout Troops 1853 and 622 joinedforces for the scavenger hunt.

2 Kira and Savannah Gregorchik.

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he 29th annual Festival of Trees and Lights took place at Louisville Slugger Field Nov. 9 through 11. Guests marveled at hundreds of decorated trees and decorations, took photos with Santa, created holiday crafts and participated in Hanukkah activities. All proceeds raised go to Norton Children’s Hospital as they continue providing pediatric care to patients throughout the state.

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JAN

Twisted Pink Masquerade Ball

For: Twisted Pink Breast Cancer Research Where: Speed Art Museum When: 6 p.m. Info: twistedpink.org

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Lobster Feast

For: Actor’s Theatre Where: Louisville Marriott Downtown When: 6 p.m. Info: actorstheatre.org

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FEB

Red Tie Gala

For: Ronald McDonald House Charities Where: Louisville Marriott Downtown When: 6 p.m. Info: rmhc-kentuckiana.org

FEB

2018 Celebration of Service and Survival.

FEB

Opera Gala

FEB

For: Kentucky Opera Where: Louisville Marriott Downtown When: 6 p.m. Info: kyopera.org

FEB

Science with a Twist

For: Kentucky Science Center Where: Kentucky Science Center When: 6 p.m. Info: kysciencecenter.org

Louisville Heart Ball

For: American Heart Association Where: Louisville Marriott Downtown When: 6 p.m. Info: heart.org

FEB

Wrapped in Red Gala

For: American Red Cross Where: Omni Louisville Hotel When: 6 p.m. Info: redcross.org/local/kentucky

Celebration of Service and Survival

For: Center for Women and Families Where: Louisville Marriott Downtown When: 6 p.m. Info: thecenteronline.org

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Wine Women & Shoes

For: Family Scholar House Where: The Henry Clay When: 6 p.m. Info: winewomenandshoes.com/event/ louisville

MAR

Beaux Arts Ball For: VOICES of Kentuckiana Where: Louisville Marriott

Downtown When: 6 p.m. Info: beauxartsball.com

MAR

Speed Ball

For: Speed Art Museum Where: Speed Art Museum When: 6:30 p.m. Info: speedmuseum.org

MAR

Benefit Bash

For: The Animal Care Society Where: Mellwood Arts & Entertainment Center When: 6 p.m. Info: animalcaresociety.org Wine, Women and Shoes 2018 at the Henry Clay.

Saturday & Sunday, December 1–2 | Noon–6pm $25 in advance | $30 day of Featuring

•10 Decorated Homes and Historic Buildings • Premium Bourbon and Eggnog Tasting hosted by Evan Williams Bourbon Experience | Louisville Bourbon Inn •Victorian Tea | Conrad-Caldwell House Museum •Holiday Gift Boutique | The Woman’s Club Of Louisville •Free Parking and Shuttles

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