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March Into Spring How to shake up your workout this season.
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Boutique Buzz The latest news from Louisville’s retailers.
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Sister Act Pappy & Company maintains the Van Winkle family’s history of distinction.
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SuperNOVA NOVA Salon is educating and empowering clients and salon owners.
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A Most Memorable Garden Party Liz Gastiger recalls an encounter with Kirk Douglas.
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No Boundaries The 502 Bar & Bistro finds success without limitations.
On the Cover: Photo: Andrea Hutchinson Fashion: Wende Cudmore Model: Willa Pettit Hair: Drybar Louisville Makeup: Erica McDowell, SKYN Lounge Location: KMAC Museum
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Breathtaking Botherum
Photo of Botherum by Kathryn Harrington.
A historic Lexington home exudes comfort and elegance.
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Lifting the Curtain See the lineup for the 44th Humana Festival of New American Plays.
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Through the Looking Glass The art and legacy of Stephen Rolfe Powell.
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Cosmic Couture KMAC Couture 2020 explores the universe through wearable art.
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Epistemology Steve Humphrey swan dives into hypotheses.
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Collective Giving for Community Living Impact 100 comes to Louisville
OCCASIONS 94 Preview: KMAC Couture 2020 96 Lobster Feast 102 Science with a Twist 104 Oscar Watch Party 106 Wrapped in Red Gala 112 On the Town with John H. Harralson Jr.
ESSENTIALS 18 Letter from the Publisher 114 Event Calendar 118 Celebration of Life 14
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SuperNOVA NOVA Salon is educating and empowering clients and salon owners.
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A Most Memorable Garden Party Liz Gastiger recalls an encounter with Kirk Douglas.
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No Boundaries The 502 Bar & Bistro finds success without limitations.
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Letter from the Publisher “The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed not just the body but the soul.” –Alfred Austin
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pening each issue with a quote introduces our monthly content in a unique way. Most recently, I had a notable person in our community tell me she was so inspired by one of the quotes, she is going to incorporate it into a wedding ceremony that she is officiating. Here is another great one that I just have to share: “It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light and winter in the shade.” –Charles Dickens, Great Expectations March offers us days that are golden, crisp and full of anticipation for the warmer months ahead. In this issue, we offer you just that: a glimpse of springtime with a tour of historic Botherum, the home of Jon Caroftis. Captured by our staff photographer Kathryn Harrington, the images will delight your senses, as will the feature that highlights some of the history of this magnificent home. In this month’s health section, President & CEO of the Frazier History Museum Andy Treinen takes on a fitness challenge with his family that includes climbing to a rooftop garden with Jeff Howard. Known as our fitness guru, Jeff thought it would show us how fitness can be a fun experience with your family joining in, especially in a gorgeous setting like the Frazier History Museum rooftop garden (designed by Jon Carloftis Fine Gardens and Nick Holmes).
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Even our cover model, Willa Pettit, reflects the beauty of nature that we can find in vegetable and fruit gardens. The design she is modeling by local artist Wende Cudmore for KMAC Couture is made from dried fruits and vegetables. We are proud to be the media sponsor for the event taking place April 11 on Main Street in front of KMAC Museum. A runway show like this is one you definitely don’t want to miss. I suggest you get a ticket soon unless it has already sold out. In that case, watch for our exclusive coverage to follow in the May issue. Also in this issue, Bennie and Maria Pollard – owners of NOVA Salon and an innovative husband-and-wife team – talk about the NOVA Collective. Their “artistic groove,” if you will, inspires and motivates this dynamic couple to always reach for more. A leader within the salon industry, NOVA Salon is known for their cutting-edge attention to trends in the hair industry while they also keep an eye on classics. We are “keepin’ it local” so our readers can learn about what’s happening in our community with local folks. We want to thank our loyal advertisers who trust us to reach the audience that helps their businesses thrive. Our team is passionate about what we do, and that fuels our determination to produce an iconic publication that shines with integrity issue after issue. Celebrating 71 years speaks for itself. Thank you for picking up The Voice.
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MARCH into SPRING How to shake up your workout this season
By JEFF HOWARD | Photos by JILLIAN CLARK Models: ANDY TREINEN, ELLA TREINEN, MIA TREINEN and ALISON CARDOZA Location: FRAZIER HISTORY MUSEUM
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When to Change Your Fitness Routine he body (and mind) experience boredom when a workout routine has been done day in and day out. If you experience any of the following, it’s time to change up your fitness program:
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• You no longer feel a sense of joy for the activity or routine. • You stop seeing results. • You find yourself watching the clock. • You don’t feel energized after completing a workout. • You feel unusually fatigued or you don’t feel energized or inspired. Knowing when to change a workout routine or revise a workout schedule requires awareness. I also experience this feeling, so I called upon my colleague Alison Cardoza for a fresh perspective. She looks at the body differently, and a simple adjustment from someone else can help with that feeling of renewal. What better way to jump into spring than at a beautiful location – the rooftop at the Frazier History Museum. Lead Designer Nick Holmes worked closely with Jon Carloftis – a world-renowned landscape artist who is known for designing exquisite rooftop gardens – on making the space what it is today. Frazier History Museum’s President & CEO Andy Treinen and his daughters, Ella and Mia, joined Alison on a Sunday afternoon for a workout that she specially designed for them and for you. Let’s all march forward into the best spring ever! 20
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2. Jumping High Knee into Lunge Start with feet together. Lift bent knee up toward chest. At the same time as leg lift, add a jump on standing leg. Bring the leg back together and repeat with the other leg. (15 each)
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Start in a lunge position. Lift the heel off the ground with the front foot. Switch legs and repeat on the other side. (20 each)
7. Tap and Squat
5. Marching Plank Start in plank position with elbows on the floor. Extend into push-up position one arm at a time. Alternate arms. (15 each)
6. Pelvic Tilt Marches Start in a supine position and pelvic tilt hips. Alternate bent leg lifts, keeping the glutes off the
Start with feet apart in standing position. Lift and bend one leg up to the chest. As you place the lifted leg down on ground, squat with both legs together and feet apart. Repeat on the other leg. (20 each)
8. Marching Push Up Start in push-up position. Lift leg straight off the floor. Bring feet back together and repeat with the other leg. (20 each)
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A Fitness Q&A with Andy Treinen
Did you grow up being active and playing sports?
I go to the gym or do outdoor tennis at Tyler Park.
I grew up playing football, basketball, baseball and sometimes running track on an annual rotation throughout each year, and I loved every minute of it.
You have a great relationship with your daughters. How have you seen sports and exercise bring you closer together?
What do you do today to keep fit and healthy? I play tennis when the weather allows, I run (begrudgingly) and I dabble in circuit training.
How does your family incorporate health and fitness into your daily life?
Jeff Howard is a world-renowned fitness presenter who resides in Louisville. He also serves as promotional director of fitness for Baptist Health/Milestone Wellness Center.
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Our daughters are both active athletes – playing lacrosse and running track. My wife Wendy and I stay fit just trying to keep up. We also walk together and eat healthy (Wendy has some mad culinary skills).
Do you exercise at home or at a gym?
As parents of two young ladies, it is important to Wendy and me that Ella and Mia are confident in everything they do. Athletics provides that confidence, along with a chance for us to laugh, cry and achieve together. I have coached both girls for years and I love it! I believe it brings us closer. It also allows me to know their friends and teammates much better and for their friends to know me. There’s real value in that and we see it every week.
If you’re going to have a cheat meal, what do you eat? A fatty ribeye, scalloped potatoes loaded with cheese and Brussels sprouts. Then, Graeter’s black raspberry chip ice cream for dessert.
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fter taking the world of fashion by storm, on Frankfort Avenue. Over the course of a year, she turned an Louisville native Brandy Lunsford has returned to empty second-story space into a luxurious condo filled with her hometown to share her insight. Her new proj- sleek designs and natural light. Around the time this project ect is Kiddo, a modern boutique for children ages was finished, a retail space on the first floor became available. four and under. With an emphasis on sustainable One day while discussing with her mother ideas for baby and stylish attire, Kiddo will have the city’s tiny fashionistas gifts for friends, she realized she could use her fashion experilooking cutting-edge and comfortable. ence in a different way. Lunsford graduated from Parsons School of Design in 2005. “I don’t have kids but through fashion and design, it’s a way In her class were fashion designers Alexander Wang and Jason for me to communicate with my friends who have kids,” she Wu. During her third year, production on the show “Project says. “It’s a way for me to do what I’m good at while also relatRunway” began at her school, featuring then-headmaster ing to people my age.” Tim Gunn. After graduation, Lunsford worked as a freelance “Fashion has always been my way of communicating a designer and stylist before taking a position vision,” she says, “so the concept of a very with Ralph Lauren. It was a matter of time curated and stylish little shop for children is a before she launched her own clothing line, fun and natural departure from women’s wear.” “It’s less about Harlan Bel. She showed at Fashion Week and Lunsford intends to stock Kiddo with ethicalbeing fashion- ly-sourced, comfortable and stylish brands that sold to smaller boutiques, similar to the one she intends to open. are currently not available locally. Each item forward and In the midst of this success, the economy will be made with natural fibers and materials more about crashed in 2008. High fashion was an expense that are free of flame retardants and synthetics. that many could no longer afford. Lunsford is means my product will not only look artful thinking the“Th began taking on more stable gigs – styling for part but will also play its part in being enviand instilling movies, music videos and magazine editorironmentally conscious with form and funcals. Then, her alma mater contacted her about tion,” she says. that artful an opportunity with fashion giant Neiman Aesthetically, the items she will carry will thinking in our emulate Danish design with a Japanese twist, Marcus. She moved to Dallas, Texas, where the brand is located and embarked on a new clean lines and neutral colors. The youth and their featuring adventure. first picture of these clothes in your mind may self-expression.” sound peculiar for toddler wear, but the sam“I was a stylist and ambassador in this kind of corporate environment,” she says. “I ended ples Lunsford shared look incredibly cozy and –Brandy Lunsford up styling Nieman’s children’s and women’s edikid-friendly yet sophisticated. torial shoots for both online and their coffee In the coming weeks, Lunsford looks fortable book, known simply as ‘The Book.’” ward to opening the doors of Kiddo and sharFlipping through copies of these massive ing her love of fine design with local families. books in her living room, you’ll find hundreds of fashion pho“After growing up here and returning from a 19-year departos curated by Lunsford, a few of which include a young Karlie ture, I appreciate the artfulness of my hometown and have Kloss before she was a household name. the desire to contribute to our future generations through this After several years in Dallas, Lunsford decided to return to same outlook,” she says. “I hope for this little shop to be less Louisville to be closer to family. While pondering what her about being fashion-forward and more about artful thinknext career move would be and how she could use her back- ing and instilling that artful thinking in our youth and their ground and skill set here, she decided to invest in a property self-expression.” Lo ca te d a t
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odes has been featured in the February issue of Menswear Retailer (MR) Magazine as a “Century Survivor” of “Retail Pioneers.” The issue celebrates men’s specialty stores in the U.S. that have been in business for 100+ years. “These retailers graciously share with MR their wisdom, passion and survival secrets, as well as their challenges and approaches to change,” said Editor in Chief
Karen Alberg Grossman. Rodes co-owners, Susan and Howard Vogt, were invited to “A Toast to Century-Old Stores!” party in Chicago on Feb. 16 and were honored during a presentation.
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Pappy & Company maintains the Van Winkle family’s history of distinction By MARIAH KLINE Photo by THOMAS HART SHELBY
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ulian “Pappy” Van Winkle Sr. left a legacy like no other with the creation of Pappy Van Winkle’s Family Reserve, one of the finest bourbons in the world. Today, his great-granddaughters – sisters Louise Van Winkle Breen, Carrie Van Winkle Greener and Chenault Van Winkle James – are contributing to the family’s tradition of excellence with their brand, Pappy & Company. “It occurred to us that we should get involved in our family heritage,” says Louise. “And we wanted to start selling merchandise associated with this sought-after brand since there wasn’t any available at that point.” The company launched online in 2013 and the retail store opened its doors in NuLu in December 2018. In both places, visitors will find bourbon-inspired home decor, apparel, accessories, barware, cigars, specialty foods and more. The retail space was originally built in the 1850s and took nearly two years to restore. Its previous functions included acting as an upholstery business and a grocery store. Now, the building is also home to Chenault James Interiors, where you can find home furnishings, upholstery, lighting, rugs and art. Like their family’s bourbon, the quality of everything is impeccable. The business owners are working alongside wood artisan Jason Cohen of Bourbon Barrel Furniture, whose shop is nearby on South Shelby Street. Cohen takes Pappy bourbon barrels and transforms them into fine, modern furniture. Another neighborhood collaboration is with leather makers Clayton & Crume, who handcraft leather accessories – including luggage tags and pocket journals. One state below, the chocolatiers of Olive & Sinclair in Nashville, Tennessee, create the delectable bourbon nib brittle, aging cocoa nibs in Pappy Van Winkle barrels. Farther away – Esteli, Nicaragua, to be exact – the artisans at Drew Estate create premium cigars for the brand. Online, you can purchase them in cases of 10, but you can buy single cigars at the NuLu store. Each one is handmade in small batches and pair well with Van Winkle spirits. The sisters share a passion for the business as well as a desire to help the community. This year, Pappy & Company is serving as a sponsor of KMAC Couture: Art Walks the Runway for the second year in a row. “A few years ago I attended my first KMAC Couture,” says Louise. “I was so impressed and amazed by the creativity and the artistry. The next year, Chenault and I were mentors to a few of the artists which was really inspiring.” The three are proud to support KMAC Museum, though they sadly will not be able to attend the runway show this year due to a family reunion that is taking place alongside the opening of “The Van Winkle Family Collection” at the Frazier History Museum. The exhibition includes memorabilia and archive pieces donated by the family. Contributing to the family legacy is paramount to the women, as is creating a comforting space. In the near future, they intend to host events and experiences in their space, harkening back to the communal gathering space it may have been in the 1800s. “We’re looking forward to developing a community feel through the store,” says Chenault. “NuLu is such a special neighborhood full of creatives, and we are excited to make our store the kind of place where you would want to come hang out, even if you weren’t in the market to buy anything. Just pop in, see what’s new and feel free to stay awhile.” V MARCH 2020
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NATIONALLY RENOWNED NOVA SALON IS EDUCATING AND EMPOWERING CLIENTS AND SALON OWNERS By MARIAH KLINE Photos by J. EDWARD BROWN
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peaking with a group of hairstylists from NOVA Salon is like sitting down with the gold medalists of the cosmetology world. These individuals are not just hairdressers but creators. They are part of what’s known as the NOVA Collective – the group of artists who, in addition to serving clients, share their skills with professionals around the country. Bennie Pollard first founded the salon in 1992 as Hair by Bennie and Friends and rebranded it as NOVA Salon in 2017. It’s worth noting that Pollard has several hairdressers who have been with the salon for 10 to 20 years (It’s also worth noting that none of them look a day over 23). The staying power could be attributed to the company culture that’s grounded in growth and education. It could be the countless opportunities offered to employees – including but not limited to teaching, traveling and doing speaking engagements. I have a feeling it’s both. Part of NOVA’s philosophy is to design for the client as a whole – looking at the person’s posture, how they stand and how they move. They also use fabric swatches
to teach clients about the “living fabric” of their own hair – does it resemble silk, denim or something in between? Teaching them more about their hair allows them to achieve excellent results every single day, and Pollard says an educated client is by far the best client. “It’s important that they can feel good about their hair not just after their sixweek visit but every day,” said Rachel Young, who has been with the salon for 10 years. Through Styling Labs, the NOVA team teaches the essential principles of hair care to clients and the general public in a workshop setup. “We want to make sure they understand the characteristics of their hair and how we can help them so they can actually achieve what they want at home,” said Bennie Pollard. “Because it’s a seminar format, it’s a lot easier for them to see rather than trying to look in their mirror at home.” Beyond helping their own clients, the NOVA Collective teaches other stylists and salon owners through Living Labs, seminars where professionals can learn the most first-class techniques, best business practices and more. Members of the Collective have traveled throughout the United States and beyond to share their expertise. “Hair can be looked at in two ways: trivial
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pursuit or serious self-esteem builder,” said Pollard. “We prefer the serious self-esteem builder. When we work on someone’s appearance, we’re literally working on their self-esteem and that’s a huge responsibility. That’s our message with NOVA Collective, and we want to share that message with our industry so they understand what’s at stake when you work on people’s hair.” It comes as no surprise that NOVA has been nominated eight times in the North American Hairstyling Awards (the Oscars of the hair industry) and won twice. The Collective is so well-respected that its members have garnered the authority to forecast looks that will pop up in major cities.
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“Every year we do collections and photoshoots based on looks we see coming,” Pollard explained. “We recently did a shoot with looks that gave a nod to the ’70s. It’s extremely relevant so we can take those types of looks to our customers, the public and the hairdressing population as well.” At this point in the conversation, I couldn’t contain my curiosity and had to ask the big question on my mind: how do you teach other hair professionals to succeed without there being some element of competition? “I don’t think competition is really a bad word,” said Pollard. “I believe in sharing and lifting others. The more you help
others get what they want, that’s when you get what you want. Once you share something with someone, whether it’s technical or business-related, it’s up to them how they employ it.” “There’s room for everybody at the top,” added Paula Henson, a 17-year veteran of the salon. “The good thing about competition is that you find people who play at your level.” The stylists aren’t brought into NOVA knowing how to present and teach others, but Pollard ensures that they receive a top-of-the-line education. Most are hired directly from cosmetology school, and then their skills are developed through NOVA’s
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apprenticeship program. In this one-year of training, employees learn high-grade techniques as well as public speaking and presentation skills. Salons around the country have benefited from NOVA’s wisdom. Few locals may realize how prestigious an institution it is, but each member of the Collective is incredibly proud to call Louisville their home base. “I didn’t think I could do what we do here in Louisville, Kentucky,” said stylist Christy Sowder, who has been with the salon for nearly 14 years. “I thought I’d have to go to Chicago or New York to really make an impact in this industry.” “Growing the industry in Louisville benefits everybody,” said Alexandra Dunne, who has been with NOVA for four-and-ahalf years. “I’d never been on a plane before I worked here, and now I can’t tell you a state I haven’t been to at this point,” said Henson. “Sometimes we’re talking to three people and sometimes it’s 3,000.” Beyond thriving in their careers, the stylists are grateful for the opportunity to express themselves artistically.
“One thing I continually love about our industry is that you can do everything you want to do, and grow as much as you want to grow, while still having that creative outlet,” says Michele Mandlehr, who has been with the salon for 14 years. “You get to be supported to fall on your face,” laughed Sowder. “There’s somebody there to pick you back up, possibly put the puzzle together a little differently and see the idea come together.” “It’s mind-blowing to me that I can be in the same room as these people,” said Jacqueline Dyer, who has been NOVA for five-and-a-half years. Pollard says he appreciates the quote, “A good leader helps someone be great at their job. A great leader helps others be great at life.” Through NOVA Collective, their company is developing exceptional artists who also learn to lead. “When you start in the apprenticeship, you’re pushed into training and then a few months later someone new comes along and you train them,” said Dyer. “You hit these little tiers of leadership without even realizing it.”
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So, what’s next for the NOVA Collective? “We’re looking into additional salons – nationally and in Louisville,” said Pollard. “It’s all part of the grand plan. Because of the strength of our group, it allows us the opportunity to do those things.” As the team influences more salons and helps more locals look and feel their best, the artists also want future generations to see what an outstanding field of study it truly is. “My passion is helping someone know their worth in this career,” said Kelly Bradshaw, who has worked with Pollard for 20 years. “When I started out, it wasn’t every parents’ dream that their son or daughter come home and say they want to be a stylist. My goal is for every parent to look at the example we’ve set and know that it’s a great career to be in.” V NOVA Salon is located at 2346 Frankfort Ave. in Crescent Hill (call 502.895.1956) and 4600 Shelbyville Road, #302 in St. Matthews (call 502.883.0786). To learn more about the NOVA Collective, visit NOVASalon.com.
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A Most Memorable Garden Party An encounter with Kirk Douglas
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arch is the month that awakens our senses in anticipation of spring and summer after a slight hibernation. As I think about the season’s events and parties, I think about memories of a particularly special garden party I once attended. As the song goes, “I went to a garden party, To reminisce with my old friends, A chance to share our memories, And play our songs again.” At this party, I got to watch my husband Kevin mingle with a very special guest. The mood was set by a perfect sunny day in the California hills overlooking the Pacific Ocean near Santa Barbara. The guests were old friends and neighbors enjoying each other’s company along with a charming bartender as lovely hors d’oeuvres were passed around. The party was buzzing with conversation. The host was a professor and collector of significant historical instruments. He had a completely intact Enigma machine with its manual, which was used by Germany in WWII for encoding communications between German HQs, tanks, ships and submarines. At one point, I saw Kevin
with a cocktail talking over his English translation of the machine’s manual with a neighbor, who was a German-born doctor. Later, I noticed Kevin in the back patio garden at a high-top table, looking down at the doctor’s improvements to his translation. Then, a person walked up to his and the doctor’s table and said, “Hello. What are you fellows doing?” Kevin looked up with a big smile, hesitated and stuttered, “Hey, ah, hello, Mr. Douglas!” It was Kirk Douglas, with a drink in hand, looking directly at him with a gaze that was bright, alert and engaging. Kevin was awestruck and explained, “It’s an Enigma machine manual that I’ve attempted to translate for our host and I’m getting revisions by the good doctor.” Douglas commented knowledgeably about the machine and offered to bring over his wife Anne, who is Germanborn, to help with the translation. Kevin told me after the party that he couldn’t believe the legendary actor was interested in that moment. He said he could feel the magnetism and persona of Kirk Douglas as he had read so much about
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his principles and his drive. I was awestruck by him as well. My opinion is that you may rarely meet a kinder and more straightforward star. Mr. Douglas was charming, curious and funny. Along with many others, he also charmed the bartender – tipping well, kidding with him and saying, “If Anne asks, this is only my second drink.” He was married to Anne, the love of his life, for more than 60 years. They met on the movie set of “Lust for Life,” which seems appropriate. Kirk Douglas is quoted as saying, “You should always think, there are things that you must be striving for, things that you haven’t done and things that you’d still like to do.” Kevin and I will always be inspired by you, Mr. Douglas. If you’re so lucky to have someone as wonderful as Kirk Douglas at a garden party, here’s a recipe that could endear your guests. But remember, as Ricky Nelson sings, “Ya can’t please everybody, So ya got to please yourself.” In general, think of serving light and tasty bite-size treats that work well in the sun.
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Honey Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Tart Ingredients 18 ounces of grape tomatoes 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 5.3 ounces goat cheese (the spreadable kind that comes in a tub; soften with cream to spread, if necessary) Zest from 1 lemon 1 teaspoon fresh thyme 1 sheet of puff pastry
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NO BOUNDARIES The 502 Bar & Bistro finds success without limitations
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hoosing a place to dine can be difficult. One person wants Asian cuisine, another doesn’t like heavy Italian dishes and still a third is vegetarian. The answer? The 502 Bar & Bistro in Norton Commons, an upscale eatery helmed by Executive Chef and Partner Ming Pu. Pu originally hails from Taiwan (he is also fluent in Mandarin) but moved to Vancouver BC at age six. He eventually landed in Louisville and served as the sous
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By MANDY WOLF DETWILER Photos by KATHRYN HARRINGTON chef for Asiatique and The Village Anchor before helping proprietors Scott and Jennifer Cheatham launch their new concept in their very own backyard. Not only do they own a business in the planned community – they live there, too. “We started working on this project in late 2015 and broke ground January of 2016,” Pu says. The restaurant opened in July of that year. “They wanted to do a neighborhood spot that people could come hang out at but also a place for upscale, casual dining – somewhere
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Top right: Pork chop ($29): Cheddar grits, braised greens, bourbon apple butter and cannellini beans. Below: Wedge salad ($9): Iceberg lettuce, cherry tomato, bacon, gremolata, fines herb and bleu cheese dressing.
someone could go on a date (but) kind of keep people in the neighborhood.” If you’re thinking of TV’s “Cheers,” think again. With 5,500 square feet and seating for 220 including the patio, this isn’t your average smoky local bar. An eclectic menu that changes seasonally affords Pu creative license to ensure The 502 maintains an edge as Norton Commons continues to grow. He gets inspired by his PanAsian and Southern cuisine backgrounds. Items range from Texas-style chili to fish tacos, sliders and shrimp and grits. “Occasionally, I will put my Taiwanese touch on certain dishes, but I try to keep it Neo-American with Southern influences,” Pu adds. He uses local farms for produce and proteins as much as possible. Staple sellers are the Verlasso salmon, served with miso glaze, cannellini beans and broccoli ($27); shrimp & grits – cheddar grits, red-eye gravy, cremini and oyster mushrooms and cherry tomato ($23); and the bistro Hanger steak served with fingerling potatoes, broccoli and a peppercorn cream sauce ($27). The stunning Cuban sandwich is created with Mojo pork, black 42
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forest ham, Swiss cheese, pickles and traditional yellow mustard ($15). Another favorite includes the goat cheese fritters – the tangy fried Capriole Farm goat cheese is served with a chili glaze ($12) and the baked goat cheese appetizer is served with truffle oil ($13). Also popular is the Brussels sprouts side ($7) topped with chili, honey and pecans. “I switch the set (on staple dishes) every season,” Pu says. “I’ve been trying to change items every month and a half to two months. That way the transition is easier because not everything comes into season at once. With tomatoes, it’s middle or late summer. We definitely change four times a year. A good example is springtime when ramps (wild onions) come in season. It’s such a short season. I’ll buy as much as I can, and we’ll put something on the menu based off of that.” Sophisticated palates demand eclectic menus, and Pu is happy to oblige. “There are always people who know what they want before they get here – a burger or meat and potatoes, but there’s also part of the clientele that comes in and wants that excitement. I feel like Louisville is that way, too.”
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The 502 competes not only in the city’s independent dining scene but also amongst the excellent choices in Norton Commons. “Weekdays are mostly local in the neighborhood but weekends, we’re a destination for people coming from outside,” Pu says. The restaurant is open for dinner Tuesdays through Sundays, with lunch also served on Saturdays and Sundays. A full bar with an impressive bourbon list is available, and The 502 has a beverage director who has created a signature cocktail menu to complement Pu’s creative menus. “We’re making everything from scratch,” Pu says. “Minimal canned products, minimal bottled products. At one time, I had probably 95 percent of everything made in-house. “We try to be as progressive as possible when we get the opportunity,” he adds. “Back in December, a friend of mine from California drove in, and he was a sous chef at a Michelin three-star restaurant. We did a private seven-course dinner here. It was a ticketed event. And quarterly we try to do wine dinners and bring unique people in to encourage repeat dining. “Here, it’s casual, but it’s not,” Pu says. “You can have a nice meal here or hang out at the bar.” V The 502 Bar & Bistro is located at 10401 Meeting Street in Prospect. For more information, visit the502barandbistro.com or call 502.742.4772. MARCH 2020
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ust a few blocks away from Rupp Arena in Lexington sits a Greek Revival cottage with a storied history. Named Botherum, the home now belongs to Jon Carloftis, a celebrated landscape designer, author and philanthropist. The gardens surrounding Botherum are, of course, remarkable, but the home’s interior possesses a splendor all its own. Botherum was originally a farm of about 30 acres purchased by Madison C. Johnson in the early 1800s. Johnson was the president of the Northern Bank of Kentucky and a confidant of President Abraham Lincoln. He married a sister of Cassius Marcellus Clay, Sally Ann, who died in childbirth in 1828. In 1851, Johnson hired architect and builder John McMurty to build the cottage as it is today. In 1973, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Carloftis and former partner Dale Fisher purchased the home in 2012. While they did much of the restoration work themselves, they enlisted the help of several local vendors to complete the masterpiece. Barnhill Chimney completed work on all six of the home’s fireplaces. Custom-made Stark carpets were installed in several rooms. Debra Hupman of Creative Kitchens & Bath was responsible for two kitchens, three bathrooms and one unique bourbon closet/laundry room. George Gatewood of Longwood Antique Woods played a significant role in replacing much of the wood. Upstairs, 220-year-old hand-hewn ash beams were installed in the ceiling as well as on the mantle beam above the kitchen fireplace. This particular wood was salvaged
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A historic Lexington home exudes comfort and elegance By MARIAH KLINE Photos by KATHRYN HARRINGTON
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Jon Carloftis with Lily and Gertrude. Photo by Victor Sizemore for The Lexington Scout Guide.
from a fallen barn in Bourbon County, Kentucky. Downstairs, the expansive bar is made of poplar floor joists from renovations done on Whiskey Row in Louisville. “Going into the basement is like going down the rabbit hole in ‘Alice in Wonderland,’” Gatewood says. “The entire house could not be decorated any better. It has just the ‘right stuff.’ It goes together like bourbon and a glass.” Accessories and decor came from several Kentucky-based sources including Bittners and Andrew Gentile Antiques in Louisville; Nettie Jarvis Antiques in Bloomfield; and LV Harkness, Thoroughbred Antiques and Scout Modern Antiques in Lexington. Outside, the limestone planters and benches were brought in from Longshadow Garden Ornaments in Pomona, Illinois. Since renovations have been completed, Botherum has received several awards from notable organizations including the Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation and the highest honor in the state, the Preservation Project Award from the Ida Lee Willis/State Historic Preservation Office. Carloftis spent 25 years of his career designing rooftop gardens in New York City before he returned to his native Kentucky. He grew up in Rockcastle River, Kentucky, where his parents built a home that was made to look antiquated, though it was built in the late 1960s. As a child, Carloftis says that many family vacations were spent visiting historic houses.
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“I would ask, ‘Can’t we just go to a baseball game like normal people?’” he laughs. “But you know what, it sunk in. It’s what I grew up with, so this house was meant for me. It feels just right.” Even as a young child, Carloftis favored the Greek Revival style and the Empire furniture that so often accompanied it. “Momma always said that I would like an outhouse if it had columns, and I would say, ‘Yes, ma’am. I surely would!’” With Carloftis’s personal passion and the countless hours of restoration work put in, Botherum could have easily become museum-like. However, the down-to-earth Carloftis wouldn’t dream of letting that happen. “I never want to go into a house and feel like I need a powdered wig and a fan,” he says. “That’s the most uncomfortable feeling. I think the greatest gift you can give somebody is to make them happy and comfortable, so that’s what I try to do.” In recent years, Botherum has been the site of dozens of gatherings, including events that have raised upwards of $2 million for charity. Three years in a row, Carloftis and Fisher made “The Salonniere” 100 Best Hosts in America list. Carloftis frequently hosts adult-only pool parties but on certain days, he likes to host friends with children for chaotic and fun-filled times. Caviar is traded in for hot dogs, and kids in wet bathing suits run freely through the elegant rooms. Bringing more life into the house are two labradors, Lily Carloftis and Gertrude Fisher, who spend their days escorting Carloftis through the grounds of Botherum and on various errands in Lexington and Louisville.
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While his girls snooze in massive beds nearby, Carloftis works at his kitchen table each day. A fire crackles nearby, remaining lit from October through July 4 weekend (one of his long-kept traditions that he has no intention of stopping). Though he could have made an office in the nearby carriage house, Carloftis enjoys the view too much. “I’m surrounded by three big windows and I’m almost outside,” he says. “I can look at all the birds I’ve fed. I like to be surrounded by everything that’s going on. I’m fascinated by nature. There’s something about nature and the simple things. Tell me what’s prettier than that.” V
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Arts & Entertainment
Lift the Curtain
The 44th Humana Festival of New American Plays will take place March 1 – April 12. To learn more or purchase tickets, visit actorstheatre.org/ humana-festival or call the box office at 502.584.1205.
The lineup for the 44th Humana Festival of New American Plays By MARIAH KLINE | Photos courtesy of ACTORS THEATRE
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eginning March 1, the 44th Humana Festival of New American Plays will take over Louisville, and Actors Theatre will stage five world-premiere productions. Since its inception, the festival has introduced the plays of more than 400 playwrights and solidified Actors Theatre’s reputation as an incubator and launchpad for emerging artists. Actors Theatre’s Artistic Director Robert Barry Fleming is thrilled for audiences to see the dynamic new performances. He
emphasizes that several talented playwrights submit pieces throughout the year, and their works contribute to the overall mission of the theater organization. “We stay in conversation with artists who are sharing work that seems to reflect the complexity and wonder of our times,” he says. “It’s true to our mission to really look at human potential in the ways that we intersect, how we build community and how we enrich lives.” In the current social and cultural climate, Fleming and company are striving
to bring more people together through the theatrical arts. He hopes these five plays will inspire new connections and instill hope in audiences. “With the kind of polarization we’re seeing politically in this nation, we’re finding ourselves at a standstill,” he says. “But it looks like the arts are yet again at the center of moving those conversations toward finding cohesion rather than more division. We’re excited to have plays that give us the chance to dig into some of those things.”
ARE YOU THERE?
The Lineup
by Vivian Barnes, Jonathan Norton and Gab Reisman directed by Robert Barry Fleming
Introducing the works featured in the 44th Humana Festival of New American Plays
performed by the actors of the 2019-2020 Professional Training Company commissioned by Actors Theatre of Louisville March 1 – April 12
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Through the Looking Glass The art and legacy of Stephen Rolfe Powell By LAURA ROSS Photos by KATHRYN HARRINGTON
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is art was breathtaking – delicate riots of color and light that could never be duplicated. His glass blown art was a mix of fire and swirls of dizzying colors. He had an eye for exquisite creations that grace museums, businesses and private collections. Friends colleagues and the art world’s hearts were shattered like thrown glass when Stephen Rolfe Powell died suddenly one year ago at the age of 67 at the apex of his incredible career. “He loved what he did, and his work reflects that joy,” said friend and collector Terri Bass. A native of Birmingham, Alabama, the popular and gregarious Powell was not only a world-renowned glass artist but a friend, teacher, husband and father. Powell studied at Danville’s Centre College and received a Master’s in Fine Arts from Louisiana State University. He returned to Centre College in 1983, where he founded the school’s glass program and was a beloved art professor. He built two hot working studios, worked with international glass experts and crafted his molten art into spectacular glassworks for nearly 40 years. His art was exhibited across the world and can be found in several museums, including the Speed Art Museum. Powell showcased his glass sculpting methods as part of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and was featured at the Venezia Aperto Vetro in the Murano glass showplace of Venice, Italy. A favorite son of Kentucky, Powell was named Kentucky Teacher of the Year in 1999 and 2000. He was given the Acorn Award by the Kentucky Council on Post-Secondary Education in 2004 and the Distinguished Educator Award from the James Renwick Alliance in Washington, D.C. He also was awarded the Sixth Annual Rude Osolnik Award for Kentucky’s Most Accomplished Community Craftsperson in 2001 and was presented with an award from the Governor’s Award in the Arts in 2010. Centre College named him 2003’s Distinguished Alumnus and inducted him into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 2011 for his accomplishments as a college tennis player. Left: “Lemon Yellow Frenzy.” Above: “Aloof Pugnacious Swooper.”
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“I first saw his pieces at a friend’s home 30 years ago and was mesmerized by the way light varied the experience of the artwork,” said Bass. “It also seemed very fluid and sensual. His passion for his work and the joy of sharing with others stayed constant.” Powell cultivated a close relationship with the Samuels family – founders of Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto, Kentucky – that began several years ago when he was commissioned to create a rare piece for the distillery. A 43-piece glass art exhibition was in the works for 2019 at Maker’s Mark, but sadly, Powell did not live to see it happen. With his family’s permission, Maker’s Mark moved forward with the exhibition in Powell’s honor. From August through November 2019, distillery visitors were treated to the art. Many of the pieces were in Powell’s private collection and had never been displayed in public. “The exhibition of Stephen’s work that we were privileged to host at Maker’s Mark was wonderfully received by our visitors, just as we knew it would be,” said Rob Samuels, Maker’s Mark chief operating officer. “We’d like to think that Stephen would have been pleased, as well, since we followed his notes meticulously that he made when we started planning it together in 2018.” Stephen Rolfe Powell. Photo by Kirk Schlea. 66
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Far left: “Buttery Spanking Breeze.” Left: “Snooping Nippled Pickler.” Right: “Insatiable Jitter Gulp.”
Stephen was a man in motion, a dynamo, an energy field, a power source.” — Mark Lucas
Along with Powell’s art, several other glass artists from around the world donated pieces to the exhibition, including several hand-crafted bourbon bottles in honor of Powell. Those were auctioned at the end of the exhibition to raise funds for the Stephen Rolfe Powell Memorial Fund at Centre College. Close friend Mark Lucas told Centre College’s alumni publication in 2019 that Powell had “a Gatsby smile,” and described him as “a man in motion, a dynamo, an energy field, a power source.” Rob Samuels agreed. “His creative vision and passionate attention to detail fit in perfectly at the distillery, and we’re honored now to have two more of his pieces on permanent display here, reminding us of the deep connection we’ve had with him for so many years.” Stephen Rolfe Powell is missed by many, but his light shines on through the colorful prisms of his glass masterpieces. V
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f you’ve done something for five years, you proba- understand these rules and know how to explain them bly like it. After three decades? It’s safe to say you’re to a borrower much more than in the past,” Karem adds. probably in love. “There’s more to do to get from point A to point B. It’s Paul Karem has been in the mortgage business more complex attention to detail and personal customer for nearly that long – he’s written two books on service.” America’s declining customer service, and The lender – such as South Central he teaches a class on the subject at the Bank – should be able to tell the borrower University of Louisville. Today, he serves what they’re signing and how it affects “When bad as a loan originator and the vice president them. There is just one local branch of of business development at South Central customer service South Central Bank, which houses a small Bank, a small community banking center team using a courier service all over town. is prevalent, offering personalized service. Smartphones are now bank branches, “My drive is customer service,” he says, making it easier than ever to do business the real story “and I always try to go the extra mile to with them. is that there exceed the customers’ expectations. At “We have a different approach to the one point in my career, when I was the banking business,” Karem says. “We have is a wonderful great products manager of Amsouth for Kentucky, they like two percent plus on opportunity conducted an internal customer service certain checking accounts – that’s higher workshop. than a CD – than some of our competto distinguish “I understood what they termed a ‘ricitors,” Karem says, adding that their your business ochet,’ effect – when there is a bad event response to their customers and responsiin an organization and how it affects bility to the bank’s owners, the Bale famfrom your more than one person,” he continues. ily, are critical. competitors.” “Especially today, when bad customer ser“We’re held to high standards in reprevice is prevalent, the real story is that there senting the bank and the banking owner–Paul Karem is a wonderful opportunity to distinguish ship,” he says. “In my career, I’ve closed your business from your competitors. You over 6,000 loans totaling approximately know how snarky customer service is. $1 billion.” Every human being does.” That’s billion, with a “B.” What’s the first step those businesses should do? In addition to banking, writing and teaching, Karem Respond. has also dabbled in filmmaking. He recently produced “Own the problem,” Karem says. “I don’t care how the full-length documentary “Black in Blue” about four many designations or initials you have after your name young black men who played football and broke color on a business card. If you don’t know how to deal with a lines in the Southeastern Conference in the 1960s. customer, you’re not worth the paper it’s printed on.” “I played football at the University of Kentucky with The mortgage business has seen “upheaval” in recent the first African-Americans in the SEC,” Karem says. “It’s years thanks in part to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform a relatively unknown story.” and Consumer Protection Act and other truth-in-lending Karem’s passion for storytelling and customer service rules that have changed. shine through in his role at South Central Bank, where “It’s more incumbent on a mortgage originator to people are always put first. Lo ca te d a t
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written and directed by Morgan Gould
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March Into Spring
March 6 – April 12
in the Bingham Theatre How to shake up your workout this season. deeply felt, unapologetic 26 comedy about mothers, daughters and The latest news from Louisville’s retailers. the trauma of fatphobia. Nicole is smart, successful, married to a hot guy – and unapologetically fat. But her 30 formerly fat, now obsessively thin mom, Helen, fixates on Nicole’s weight. When Nicole visits her hometown for her best friend’s baby shower and the reveals Pappy & Company maintains Vanthat she’s also pregnant, mom and daughter areofforced Winkle family’s history distinction. to confront how Helen’s difficulty accepting Nicole’s body 32 – and her own – has shaped their relationship. A deeply felt, irreverent about NOVA Salon iscomedy educating and empowering motherhood, fatphobia clients and salon owners. and the emotional legacy we pass on to our children.
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A Most Memorable Garden Party
I peed on your bed.
NEW PUPPY OR DOG? The Kentucky Humane Society can help you start your newest family member off on the right paw. Our Positively Puppies class teaches basic training, socialization and confidence building. Our Manners for Life I and II classes focus on basic commands and good manners. Our instructors use positive, science-based training—and proceeds help shelter pets.
kyhumane.org • 502.253.2883
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his music-filled play traces a Haitian immigrant and his Model: Willa Pettit son’s complicated bond and their life-changing journeys across Hair: Drybar Louisville Makeup: Erica McDowell, America. Setting off from Miami, a SKYN Lounge Haitian immigrant named Jean Location: KMAC Museum takes a once-in-a-lifetime road trip out west. Decades later, his son Jonah heads east, following Jean’s route in reverse – and discovering he’s inherited his father’s love of Appalachian folk music. Separated by time, yet side by side, the two men trace their journeys and the complicated bond they share. With lyrical storytelling and live music, this play vividly imagines how a father and son who longed to connect might come to see each other at last. Fashion: Wende Cudmore
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Cosmic Couture KMAC Couture 2020 explores the universe through wearable art By LAURA ROSS Photography: ANDREA HUTCHINSON Styling: LIZ BINGHAM
Willa Pettit wearing design by Wende Cudmore.
Set Designer and Glitter Maestro: TIFFANY WOODARD Wardrobe Assistant: MARIAH KLINE Makeup: SKYN LOUNGE: ERICA MCDOWELL, MELANIE BOYER, ELIZABETH NEYMAN and KIM MERTENS Hair: DRYBAR LOUISVILLE: SARA HORNER and AUDREY SPEEDY Models: TONYA ABELN, ALICIA ANTONIA, LORIE DAVENPORT, JASMINE GRAHAM, ANDREA HANSEN, JIM HAYNES, ALEXANDRA HEPFINGER, MARIAH LARKIN, FIYIN LASISI, LEE MIDDENDORF, WILLA PETTIT, EHREN REED, JESSICA SHARP, BETHANY SMILEY and DOMINIQUE JOY THOMPSON Location: KMAC MUSEUM 74
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Lorie Davenport: Raquel Allegra top, $379, available at Peacock Boutique. Oscar Heyman earrings, $60,000; Riviera necklace, $42,598; star necklace, $1,035; bolo-style necklace, $7,200; black opal and diamond ring, $10,585; antique ring circa 1880, $2,950; Lightning Ridge ring, $10,730, available at Merkley Kendrick Jewelers.
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Tonya Abeln: IRO Makilo jacket, $600; Rag & Bone shirt, $375, available at Peacock Boutique. Diamond earrings, $22,545; cable chain necklace, $6,580; carousel ring, $6,400; amethyst bezel set ring, $2,354; citrine ring $2,550; ruby ring, $3,687, available at Merkley Kendrick Jewelers. Jim Haynes: Z Zegna suit, $139.99; Saks Fifth Avenue shirt, $29.99; Zilli tie, $44; pocket square, $14.99, available at Evolve: The Men’s Resale Store. Pappy mint julep cup, $68, available at Pappy & Company. Lee Middendorf: McQ top, $395, available at Peacock Boutique. New Moon earrings, $22,000; topaz pendant, $899; diamond bangle, $5,378; moonstone ring, $3,672; bead set diamond bands, $2,900 and $1,738; Burma ruby ring, $9,650; sapphire ring, $3,575, available at Merkley Kendrick Jewelers.
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Left to right: Ehren Reed: White + Warren top, $260; By Malene Birger skirt, $450, available at Peacock Boutique. Granulated diamond choker, $5,920; moon pendant, $1,115, available at Merkley Kendrick Jewelers. Cluster diamond earrings, $11,900, available at Jordan Clines Jewelers. Shoes from model’s personal collection. Jessica Sharp: Coco + Carmen coat, $96; Ellison top, $36; Ellison skirt, $49, available at Work the Metal. Swirl emerald, aquamarine and diamone earrings, $6,995; swirl diamond ring, $3,995; diamond dome ring, $6,850; pink sapphire, tanzanite and diamond pendant, $6,850, available at Jordan Clines Jewelers. Shoes from model’s personal collection. Fiyin Lasisi: RtA dress, $345, available at Peacock Boutique. Feather earrings, $64; curly lamb stool, $495, available at Summer Eliason Design. Faux fur clutch, $42, available at Work the Metal. Carousel ring, $6,400, citrine and diamond ring, $2,550; bangle with diamonds, $5,854, available at Merkley Kendrick Jewelers. Vintage gold bracelet, $6,950; vintage gold necklace, $1,795, available at Jordan Clines Jewelers. Shoes from model’s personal collection. Andrea Hansen: By Malene Birger dress, $325, available at Peacock Boutique. Magnetic necklaces, $30 each, available at Summer Eliason Design. Gloves, $14; stacked bracelets, $42, available at Work the Metal. Flexi diamond bracelet, $7,995; sapphire ring, $29,950; purple pink sapphire ring, $8,400, available at Jordan Clines Jewelers. Shoes from model’s personal collection. 76
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which supports education and outreach programs at KMAC through the year. Like working with any artist, KMAC Couture recruits the designers with a curatorial statement that helps the artist formulate ideas and submit proposals. A curatorial team selects the artists and designers, who are turned loose to create fashionable art focusing on technique, design and creative use of materials. The runway show shuts down Main Street for a dazzling outdoor fashion spectacular. “This is mission-specific fundraising and a creative intervention on Main Street,” said Milliken. “Our goal is to make people recognize that the street can be a creative focus, especially from an urban design focus. Louisville has these pods of communities, and sometimes MARCH 2020
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she said. “It’s created a whole different world for me. I came from Nigeria and was just existing in Louisville. I’m a homebody but it’s opened me up to enjoying Louisville, my talent and my community. I’ve met so many people through KMAC and now, I get invited places and can network with national designers.” Lasisi uses 3-D concepts in her designs, hand sews all her beading and stones and utilizes African Ankara fabric in a nod to her mother’s talent as a former seamstress. “KMAC Couture has opened doors for people like me. It just lights me up from within and is so different from my regular life.” KMAC Couture’s enduring popularity has launched fashion careers for previous artists. Some have gone on to national fame, like Louisville-based fashion designer Frances “Frankie” Lewis. Artists Ehren Reed and Jessica Sharp first collaborated on a piece for KMAC Couture in 2019 and are returning in 2020 with separate creations. It’s a chance for Sharp, a seamstress, and Reed, a fiber artist, to step outside of their comfort zones. Sharp is reconstructing a projector screen into a dress for this year’s event. “I ripped up the screen and created a dress called ‘Projection’ because it is looking at your secret self. KMAC is stressful yet fun for the artists. I am projecting what you want people to see, and with great pressure, I hope I project outward and spiral into a great gem or star.” Reed said the KMAC event energizes her creative process. “It’s amazing and electric,” she said. “The challenge of creating something larger than life and unconventional is half the fun. When else do you have the opportunity to push the boundaries of your creativity?” In recent years, the event has expanded to include KMAC Couture Fashion Week, a series of events at local businesses that offer special deals and exclusive gatherings in the days leading up to the April 11 event. (For a full listing of KMAC Couture Fashion Week
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events and locations, see page 95.) In the meantime, the museum looks to the rest of 2020 with excitement. KMAC recently enjoyed two blockbuster exhibitions, “Summer Wheat: Heavy Lifting,” and the wildly popular “Picasso: From Antibes to Louisville.” Thousands of guests have poured through the doors of KMAC since December, said Milliken, and he hopes that enthusiasm continues throughout the coming year. “People see how vibrant KMAC is with our recent exhibitions,” said Milliken. “You earn your audiences and want them to say, ‘Wow, I have to be a part of that.’” Every day at KMAC offers something unique and artistic, but the month of April is on fire for the museum. Not only will KMAC Couture take the runway on April 11 but the museum will launch new exhibitions. Julie Baldyga’s ”Heavenly People” opens April 17 and runs through Aug. 16. Baldyga’s exhibition coincides with the release of her book in conjunction with the Louisville Story Program, titled “In Heaven, Everyone Will Shake Your Hand: The Art of Julie Baldyga.” Another, yet untitled, exhibition will also open in April, focusing on the work of some of the artists featured in the book “Walks to the Paradise Garden,” written by poet and Black Mountain College alum Jonathan Williams. The show will help celebrate KMAC’s 40th anniversary and folk art and crafts legacy. “We have reimagined craft as an artistic process and want to keep the momentum going from our past successes,” said Milliken. “We know people are actively engaged with this institution, and we have great things lined up. People thought we were the older craft museum, but they’ve finally figured out that we’re so much more. We don’t compromise on quality. When we stand behind something or someone, we want people to say, ‘I need to see what KMAC is doing because I can’t miss this show.’”
Milliken and his team hope KMAC Couture launches that rocket of success into the stratosphere. Artist and wedding gown designer Andrea Hansen latched onto the cosmic theme as a reflection of her impending 30th birthday and how she finds her life circling in the cosmos. For her, participating in KMAC Couture this year is both exciting and deeply personal. “KMAC Couture is art as self-reflection,” she said. “Is it a millennial existential crisis? Maybe. But, it’s about my emotional input into my dress, which is a black silk gown reflecting a zodiac wheel and beating heart. I’m discovering my true self and realizing what I’m meant to do. My effort is here and I’m seeing all that’s possible. Hopefully, the stars are all aligned!” As the popularity of both the museum and KMAC Couture grows, Milliken relishes the moment. “We are highlighting creativity around the city, and it’s showcased with this awesome event,” he said. “There is this incredible euphoria that you saw something special, and then, there’s this incredible sadness that it’s over for a year. There is a ton of dancing, an amazing party and everyone is so happy. There’s so much love and energy for art and the museum. The threads go out to the city on so many levels and draw and connect people to art.” “Louisville has its finger on the pulse of the fashion and art world,” agreed Jessica Sharp. “There are cool things happening here and it all starts with KMAC Couture.” V Tickets for KMAC Couture are currently available at KMACmuseum. org/couture. KMAC Couture 2020 hits Main Street in front of KMAC (715 W. Main St.) on April 11, 2020. Pre-show cocktail hour, 7 p.m. KMAC Couture runway show, 8:30 p.m. An After Party immediately follows the runway show. Find information about KMAC Couture Fashion Week events on page 95. The Voice of Louisville is proud to serve as the media sponsor of KMAC Couture.
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Science Steve Humphrey has a Ph.D in the history and philosophy of science, with a specialty in philosophy of physics. He teaches courses in these subjects at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and has taught them at the University of Louisville.
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cience is the search for patterns and regularities in the external, objective, physical world, which are described by general propositions. Scientists construct hypotheses, or theories, as candidates for true generalizations. But how can we know that these hypotheses are true? That is, what justifies our belief that our theories are correct? We can’t examine every instance of some general claim to verify its truth. So, how do we know it’s true? Now, much ink has been spilled in philosophical literature over the issue of just what constitutes knowledge. There are even skeptics who argue that we can never truly know anything. But I think it is safe here to rely upon our ordinary intuitions about knowledge, which is that knowledge consists of justified, true belief. The key, and most controversial, element of this analysis is the notion of justification. What sorts of things can provide justification sufficient for knowledge? This issue was addressed explicitly during the 17th and 18th centuries, a time when philosophers were inventing the scientific method. (By this time, they had abandoned togas.) There were two major schools of thought: continental rationalism, whose primary figures were Descartes, 88
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Leibniz and Spinoza; and British empiricism, represented by Berkeley, Locke and Hume. The rationalists were inspired by the amazing success of Euclid’s geometry. Starting with a few simple, obvious postulates – and using deductive logic – Euclid was able to prove theorems about the geometrical properties of the physical world. Since deductive logic is “truth-preserving,” our confidence in the theorems depended only upon the truth of the postulates, or “axioms.” This is a “topdown” strategy. Start with obvious truths and deduce claims about the world. The empiricists, on the other hand, had more of a “bottom-up” strategy. Their view was that sensory experience provided the foundation for the discovery of general laws. We see a large number of swans and notice that they are all white. We then construct the hypothesis that all swans are white and test that hypothesis by observing more swans. This kind of logic is called “inductive,” and our confidence in our conclusions may be stronger or weaker depending upon the evidence (i.e., how many swans we look at), but it lacks the certainty that accompanies deductive logic. (Eventually, black swans were
discovered in Australia, which made this example less appropriate.) This dispute was finally resolved by Isaac Newton, who, using data gathered by astronomers over the centuries, was able to construct a powerful theory that was very successful in predicting and explaining various gravitational phenomena. During the 19th century, mathematicians were able to show that the axiomatic methods of Euclid could yield different, non-Euclidean, geometries when one of the not-so-obvious postulates was altered. It was recognized then that the true geometry of the world would have to be established by empirical means and not simply through deduction. (NonEuclidean geometry led directly to Einstein’s general theory of relativity, his theory of gravitation.) So, science basically consists in constructing hypotheses, or theories, and then subjecting them to empirical testing by making predictions based upon those hypotheses and conducting experiments or observations to discover whether the predictions are true. Next time, I will discuss some of the challenges to theory confirmation. V MARCH 2020
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Collective Giving for Community Living Impact 100 comes to Louisville By CHLOE GAMES Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON Angela Singla, Luckett Davidson and Carey Goldstein.
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to Louisville, looks to our neighbors for a vision of what Impact 100 can do here in town. “If you look at our counterpart in Owensboro, they’ve been around for 15 years and they’ve given away $3 million in their community in that amount of time, which is transformational,” she says. “Financially, I hope that it can make some of our nonprofits grow, dream big, make more of an impact on the group they’re trying to make an impact with and for.” Recently, the Owensboro giving circle made headlines with a contribution to St. Joseph’s Peace Mission. The Owensboro nonprofit was able to open a new facility, Hayden Home for Girls, thanks to the grant raised by the women’s giving organization. This kind of “big impact” is a foundational part of the organization’s model. Steele’s internationally-adopted model calls for a group of 100 women to come together, with each woman giving $1,000. This pool of resources becomes a $100,000 grant, and after careful vetting and collaborative decision-making, a local nonprofit takes home the check. This grant is only one element of the organization’s impact, however. “Not only do women make the decision about who they’re giving to, but also what they’re voting for,” Goldstein explains. “$1,000 is a large ask,” she adds. “We always say it’s a ‘stop-and-think give,’ but to know that you’re part of a $100,000 grant is empowering.” Although only one nonprofit will ultimately be chosen by members to receive each grant, the organization’s impact goes beyond this annual gift. “In the process, we won’t just learn about the ones that win,” Davidson explains. “We’ll learn about all the ones that applied. As members become involved in that process, that’s both empowering for the members because they learn more about what’s going on in the community, and it’s also empowering for the organizations because other people will know what they’re doing.” “This is an opportunity to lift all boats up,” Goldstein agrees. As membership grows, the group’s impact has the ability to surpass a single $100,000 annual grant. “I hope to be able to give away more than one grant,” Goldstein says. The Pensacola,
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Florida chapter of Impact 100 is a shining example of the amount of outreach that members can engage in: in 2019 alone, 11 nonprofit groups were each granted donations of $106,000, with the money going towards efforts to strengthen families, empower classrooms, and end hunger locally. With a total of over $80 million given to date to communities across the United States, Australia, and the UK, the ceiling for change continues to rise. One of the most incredible facets of Impact 100, however, is that this change always happens locally. Nonprofits applying for the grants can have a national affiliation, but Goldstein says, “This money has to be spent here. There has to be a project or something that they’re working on in our community.” In this way, the organization’s impact will be tailored to what Louisville women feel is most critical. “I’ll be interested to see what our members feel is important,” Treasurer Angela Singla says. With five focus areas – including arts and culture, education, environment preservation and recreation, family and health and wellness – the group’s pooled resources have the potential to nourish diverse areas of life in Louisville. While March is the final month for women to join Impact 100, the following months have a lot in store for its new members. “We are focused on building our membership to 100 at least and then we’re looking towards the grant process, to announce how much money we actually have to give away, and then we will receive grant proposals,” says Goldstein. Alison Brehm is the secretary and legal counsel for Impact 100 Louisville. “We’re almost halfway to our membership goal,” she says, “so we’re really excited about the momentum and the support we’re getting from the community right now.” She’s optimistic about what’s on the horizon for the group. “Getting the reception that we’ve gotten so far just goes to show the charitable spirit of Louisville, and especially the women of Louisville. It’s going to be really exciting and fun to see how we all come together.” V To learn more, visit Impact100council.org or email info@impact100louisville.org. MARCH 2020
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in the Bingham Theatre How to shake up your workout this season. deeply felt, unapologetic 26 comedy about mothers, daughters and The latest news from Louisville’s retailers. the trauma of fatphobia. Nicole is smart, successful, married to a hot guy – and unapologetically fat. But her 30 formerly fat, now obsessively thin mom, Helen, fixates on Nicole’s weight. When Nicole visits her hometown for her best friend’s baby shower and the reveals Pappy & Company maintains Vanthat she’s also pregnant, mom and daughter areofforced Winkle family’s history distinction. to confront how Helen’s difficulty accepting Nicole’s body 32 – and her own – has shaped their relationship. A deeply felt, irreverent about NOVA Salon iscomedy educating and empowering motherhood, fatphobia clients and salon owners. and the emotional legacy we pass on to our children.
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Liz Gastiger recalls an encounter with MOUNTAIN MEETS THE SEA Kirk Douglas. by Jeff Augustin
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No Boundaries
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his music-filled play traces a Haitian immigrant and his Model: Willa Pettit son’s complicated bond and their life-changing journeys across Hair: Drybar Louisville Makeup: Erica McDowell, America. Setting off from Miami, a SKYN Lounge Haitian immigrant named Jean Location: KMAC Museum takes a once-in-a-lifetime road trip out west. Decades later, his son Jonah heads east, following Jean’s route in reverse – and discovering he’s inherited his father’s love of Appalachian folk music. Separated by time, yet side by side, the two men trace their journeys and the complicated bond they share. With lyrical storytelling and live music, this play vividly imagines how a father and son who longed to connect might come to see each other at last. Fashion: Wende Cudmore
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eginning April 6, fans can start reveling in the magic of KMAC Couture with KMAC Couture Fashion Week. Leading up to the runway show, friends of KMAC are opening their doors to the public to celebrate the massive show and share exclusive discounts. KMAC Couture Fashion Week includes five days of events at local retailers. At each place, models and artists will be in attendance to share their works from the 2019 show and build anticipation for the big event. Wander through some of Louisville’s favorite neighborhoods and take advantage of the deals. All events are free and open to the public. Following the fun-filled week, KMAC Couture will take place on Saturday, April 11 on Main Street outside of the museum. On the big night, a fabulous cocktail party begins at 7 p.m. While mingling with fellow attendees, guests can get up-close looks at pieces from previous years as models stand above the crowd and showcase these works of art. At 8:30 p.m., the show begins and the designs of more than 50 artists will grace the runway. Each one-of-a-kind piece is made exclusively for the show, and seeing these works of art in motion is an unparalleled experience. Immediately after the show, an incredible after party takes place inside the museum. Enjoy drinks, hors d’oeuvres and dancing plus a chance to meet the artists and see their creations up close. The night will also include a raffle drawing with some spectacular prize packages. Items include a reserved box for the Kentucky Oaks, a SKYN Lounge Boutique Spa experience, a private dinner party at KMAC, a Night with Elton John & 21c and tickets to the Porsche Driving Experience in Atlanta. Raffle tickets are $25 each and buy four, get one free. KMAC Couture is an experience like no other that our city is fortunate to play host to. The 2020 spectacle will captivate and excite the artist in all of us. V To learn more, purchase raffle tickets and secure your seats for KMAC Couture, visit kmacmuseum.org/couture. The Voice of Louisville is proud to serve as the media sponsor of KMAC Couture.
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Thursday, April 9
Friday, April 10 NuLu Night
Physicians Center For Beauty, 224 Chenoweth Lane 5 to 8 p.m.
SKYN Lounge & Merkley Kendrick Jewelers, 145 Chenoweth Lane 5 to 8 p.m.
Rabbit Hole Distillery, 711 E. Jefferson St. 6 to 9 p.m.
Guests will enjoy light bites and cocktails, as well as the chance to learn more about treatments and secure special event pricing. RJE Interiors, 732 W. Main St. 4 to 8 p.m. Stop by RJE for drinks, appetizers and the chance to see the latest trends in modern workplace design.
It’s the grand opening for the new SKYN Lounge location! Guests will be treated to light bites, cocktails and a free gift with purchase and an artfully curated selection of Merkley Kendrick pieces to compliment any spring style.
Saturday, April 11 Drybar Louisville, 4904 Shelbyville Road All Day
Experience a perfect view of downtown Louisville while enjoying light bites from Wiltshire Pantry and a cash bar featuring Rabbit Hole cocktails. Pappy & Company, 843 E. Market 5 to 8 p.m.
KMAC Couture attendees who come to Drybar on April 11 will receive a free Drybar gift bag with blowout service.
Nibble and sip in style at Pappy & Company’s cozy NuLu location. Special discounts will be available. Work the Metal & Maker’s Mark, 1201 Story Ave. 6 to 9 p.m. Come out for a night full of shopping, spring fashions and more at the fourth annual Derby Fashion Show at Work the Metal. Fashion show begins at 7 p.m. See the latest in spring fashion trends hit the catwalk while enjoying hot eats, sweet treats and drinks provided by Maker’s Mark, Board & You, Marigold Catering and more. VO I C E -T R I B U N E . C O M |
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Loose Nuts: Bert Hurley’s West End Story Now through April 19 Speed Art Museum speedmuseum.org This exhibition shows the talents of virtually unknown African American artist Bert Hurley (1898-1955). Hurley tells the story of the West End and its thriving business district in the 1930s through a handwritten and illustrated novella.
Formé Millinery Derby Hat Show Kore Gallery 6 p.m. March 5 formemillinery.com Head to Kore Gallery to get a first look at the 2020 Derby hat collection of Jenny Pfanenstiel, featured milliner of the 146th Kentucky Derby.
The Blue Grass Trust Antiques & Garden Show Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena, Lexington March 5-7 bluegrasstrust.org Don’t miss a weekend full of lectures and seminars on all things home and garden.
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See demonstrations, meet experts and shop from more than 80 quality exhibitors of antiques, florals, fine art and more.
Desserts First The Brown & Williamson Suite, Cardinal Stadium 5:30 p.m. March 6 bidpal.net/dessertsfirst/ ticketing Join the Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana for one of the tastiest events of the year. Local chefs will use Girl Scout cookies to create specialty desserts, appetizers and drinks.
Wine Women & Shoes The Henry Clay 6 p.m. March 6 winewomenandshoes. com/louisville Slip on your heels and prepare to sip a glass (or two) of fine wine while perusing designer fashions and an array of auction items alongside the Shoe Guys. If you haven’t already secured a ticket to the sold-out event, you can still purchase a Key to the Closet raffle ticket, and a $10,000 shopping spree to Von Maur could be yours.
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Tailspin Ale Fest Louisville Executive Aviation Center at Bowman Field 3 p.m. March 7 tailspinalefest.com Don’t miss this seventh annual winter warmer beer festival. Presented by Cox’s and Evergreen Liquors, the day will include more than 250 beers available to taste, a new ESPN Radio Sports Bar, local food trucks, Drake’s silent disco and much more.
The Speed Art Museum Ball Speed Art Museum 6:30 p.m. March 7 speedmuseum.org/eventsprograms/speed-ball Arrive hungry to the 2020 Speed Ball, the premier fundraising event for the Speed Art Museum. Tickets for Late Night at the Speed Ball are still available. Enjoy cocktails and dessert, then dance your way into Sunday while supporting another year of engaging programming for the museum.
Kendra Gives Back Kendra Scott, Oxmoor Center March 6-8 kendrascott.com In celebration of International Women’s Day, Kendra Scott is introducing a new expansion of its Shop For Good give back collection. Through the newly launched Everlyne Friendship Bracelet suite, 20 MARCH 2020
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Awards in the Arts Churchill Downs 6 p.m. April 25 fundforthearts.org/ awardsinthearts Celebrate Greater Louisville’s extraordinary arts community at Awards in the Arts. Walk the orange carpet, engage with local artists and see live installations.
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f you’ve done something for five years, you proba- understand these rules and know how to explain them andra Waguespack knows a thing or two the community to whoever will listen. I even have my bly like it. After three decades? It’s safe to say you’re to a borrower much more than in the past,” Karem adds. about making friends. As a former school best friend here with me, Yvonne Hodge. We enjoy each probably in love. “There’s more to do to get from point A to point B. It’s teacher for more than 20 years, she knows other’s company every day.” Paul Karem has been in the mortgage business more complex attention to detail and personal customer what those first days are like. “You just need Friends old and new enjoy the amenities at Symphony, for nearly that long – he’s written two books on service.” to say hello, visit and make people feel wel- including daily activities like bingo, cards, music, America’s declining customer service, and The lender – such as South Central comed,” she says. games and outings to area attractions he teaches a class on the subject at the Bank – should be able to tell the borrower Sandra became a resident of Symphony like Churchill Downs, Derby Dinner University of Louisville. Today, he serves what they’re signing and how it affects at Oaklawn two years ago following Playhouse, the casino and more. “When bad as a loan originator and the vice president them. ere is just one local branch of “The physical ResidentsThcan a stroke. A native of Georgia, Sandra find their zen with masof business development at South Central customer service South Central Bank, which houses a small moved to Louisville to be closer to her sage, meditation and chair Tai Chi, and therapy Bank, a small community banking center team using a courier service all over town. children and grandchildren, who live in several prayer and bible study gatherings is prevalent, offering personalized service. Smartphones are now bank branches, folks are so Shelbyville. She especially enjoys being fill many traditions. There’s even a happy “My drive is customer service,” he says, making it easier than ever to do business the real story near her first great-grandchild, who hour weekdays before dinner, where reswonderful, they “and I always try to go the extra mile to with them. recently joined her family. idents can socialize and enjoy snacks and is that there exceed the customers’ expectations. At “We have a different approach to the could make a “It’s so welcoming for my family to a cocktail. one point in my career, when I was the banking business,” Karem says. “We have is a wonderful come here to see me at Symphony, and For peace of mind, Symphony featelephone pole manager of Amsouth for Kentucky, they great products like two percent plus on we can be all together,” says Sandra. “The tures 24-hour nursing, with a nurse opportunity conducted an internal customer service certain checking accounts – that’s higher walk! It just staff is so caring and good to everyone, on each floor – something that not all workshop. than a CD – than some of our compettobuilds distinguish and it makes it all so nice here. There is senior living facilities have. Nurses help your “I understood what they termed a ‘ricitors,” Karem says, adding that their nothing not to like.” with medication, watch over minor illyour business ochet,’ effect – when there is a bad event response to their customers and responsiSymphony at Oaklawn offers both per- spirits up so you nesses and check on the well-being of in an organization and how it affects bility to the bank’s owners, the Bale famsonal care and In the Moment Memory residents. And, watching over it all is from your can’t possibly more than one person,” he continues. ily, are critical. Support, which assists residents with medical director and geriatric specialist competitors. ” “Especially today, when bad customer ser“We’re held to high standards in repredementia. Respite stays and companion Dr. Carmel Person. Quick access to a not get well.” vice is prevalent, the real story is that there senting the bank and the banking ownerliving are also offered with updated and dentist, psychiatrist and other medical –Paul Karem is a wonderful opportunity to distinguish ship,” he says. “In my career, I’ve closed –Sandra Waguespack stylish suites in several styles. Some suites professionals is also a phone call away. your business from your competitors. You over 6,000 loans totaling approximately include outdoor patios. On-site physi“My favorite thing is the staff here,” know how snarky customer service is. $1 billion.” cal, occupational, respiratory and speech says Sandra. “Everyone takes such good Every human being does.” That’s billion, with a “B.” therapies and other services – including a care of me. The physical therapy folks are What’s the first step those businesses should do? In addition to banking, writing and teaching, Karem salon, housekeeping and scheduled transportation – take so wonderful, they could make a telephone pole walk! It Respond. has also dabbled in filmmaking. He recently produced the guesswork out of scheduling issues for many families. just builds your spirits up so you can’t possibly not get “Own the problem,” Karem says. “I don’t care how the full-length documentary “Black in Blue” about four Sandra found her new home at Symphony at well. They care so much for you.” many designations or initials you have after your name young black men who played football and broke color Oaklawn. She also serves as a resident ambassador, a job With a smile and a twinkle from her bright eyes, on a business card. If you don’t know how to deal with a lines in the Southeastern Conference in the 1960s. she takes very seriously. “I welcome new people as they Sandra says, “I love this place, and I am so thankful customer, you’re not worth the paper it’s printed on.” “I played football at the University of Kentucky with come in, and I’ll sit with them, visit and make them to be here. There are so many folks who are lots of fun The mortgage business has seen “upheaval” in recent the first African-Americans in the SEC,” Karem says. “It’s feel happy,” she says. “I’ll take residents to bingo and here, and we are one big family. It’s a gorgeous place to years thanks in part to the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform a relatively unknown story.” card games. I’ll eat lunch with guests and talk about be when you’re 83!” and Consumer Protection Act and other truth-in-lending Karem’s passion for storytelling and customer service rules that have changed. 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She was a woman of many talents – she loved to sew, needlepoint, play the piano and entertain. She later took up painting which was one of her favorite activities, and some of her artwork was featured in art exhibits. Rosemary was a wonderful cook, serving her family countless dinners that are forever to be remembered. She loved spending time with her children and their families. Rosemary was happiest surrounded by her loving family. She instilled a sense of confidence in her children that they could do anything, and anything they did she was proud of (with the exception of a few idiotic teenage stunts). As a swim mom, she became nationally certified to officiate at the many Plantation swim meets. Her “Mama Rock” days at Trinity High school cheering on #62 were treasured events. Rosemary appreciated all the moments life had to offer – from a beautiful bloom to her favorite hummingbirds, she stopped to celebrate the splendor in nature. Rosemary is survived by her loving husband, Jimmy Boone; children, Dr. Rebecca Tafel (William), Rosemary Hocker (Talmage), Jimmy Boone and Rachel Buchheit (Jim); grandchildren, Brittney Thompson (Justin) and Talmage Hocker; Rachel Voigt (Jake), Will Tafel (Katie) and Mary Gwen Walker (William); Lauren, Kaitlyn and Jimmy Boone; George, Jack and Ethan Buchheit; great grandchildren, Rosemary and Elizabeth Thompson and Hayes Voigt. Funeral mass was held on Feb. 10, 2020 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 501 Cherrywood Road, with burial following at Calvary Cemetery. Visitation was held on Feb. 9, 2020 at Pearson’s, 149 Breckenridge Lane. A special thanks to Rosemary’s caregiver Pearl Brand, Elena Hayes, Dr. Ester Costel and the incredible Hosparus team. They were her angels. MARCH 2020
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and a zest for life. Whether it was singing karaoke, doing the banana dance or just being there for her friends and family, Carrie was always the life of the party. Although volleyball was her first love, her greatest love was being a mom to four wonderful children. Each one of them taught her something new every day, whether it was withstanding the heat of summer camp in support of her oldest son Brady’s passion to become an Eagle Scout, the long days of baseball tournaments for her second son Ty, getting out of her comfort zone to support her daughter Jessie’s love of the arts or being able to coach her volleyball shadow Kacey, Carrie was there. Kacey was rooted in volleyball from a very young age. From the time Kacey and her twin sister Jessie were riding around in the volleyball cart as toddlers to the very day she was taken from this earth, Kacey’s first love was volleyball like her mom. In the 12 short years of her life, Kacey touched the lives of everyone around her. Her tenacity, leadership skills, passion and competitive spirit will be greatly missed by her classmates, teammates, friends and
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family. With that said, there is a special bond between twins, as it’s double the giggles and double the trouble. Although they are separated now, their spirits will always find a way back to each other. Carrie and Kacey are survived by their immediate family: David McCaw, Brady McCaw, Ty McCaw and Jessie McCaw. Parents and grandparents include David and Patty Urton, as well as Bruce and Jamie McCaw. Brothers and uncles include Lance Urton (Madison, Ryder), John Urton (Allison, Ava, Alex, Johnny, Tuck) and Carson McCaw (Betsy, Grace, Caroline, Thomas) and numerous extended family members. They were preceded in death by grandparents Dr. John and Kitty Urton, George and Celestine Ray and Polly Wilson. Visitation was held Feb. 19 at Ratterman and Sons, 3800 Bardstown Road, and Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Feb. 20 at St. Raphael the Archangel. A private burial followed. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Raphael Classroom Renovation Fund. Online condolences may be shared at ratterman.com. MARCH 2020
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esley Denise Drury Prather, 40, was born Jan. 26, 1980 in Louisville, Kentucky. She went to meet her heavenly Father on Feb. 14, 2020 hand in hand with her beloved daughter, Rhyan Prather. Lesley was blessed to be the center of a massive family that she loved dearly. She graduated from Pleasure Ridge Park High School, where she lettered in three sports including volleyball, basketball and track and field. She went on to play volleyball at the University of Louisville, where she led her team to three conference championships, four NCAA appearances and a Sweet Sixteen appearance. She was named All-Conference USA twice and was named to the AVCA AllRegion team. She coached the IUS volleyball team from 2009-2012. She was currently a coach for the KIVA 10 volleyball team. As if she hadn’t accomplished enough in her academic, sports and personal life, Lesley set her mind on becoming a firefighter (and when she set her mind on anything, she accomplished it). Lesley spent the last four years protecting and serving her
community as a member of the Louisville Fire Department. Lesley was proud to serve her community, proud of her “first responders” family and most proud to encourage girls and women that you can be whatever you want to be in life. Lesley was a proud member of the LFD and engine 22. How do you put into words a life that was lived so fully? It was never about herself but rather about others. She was Superwoman in real life. A hero amongst us. Let’s just say it, a true “badass.” The epitome of a mother and wife who unconditionally loved everyone that she came in contact with. Being a mother to her four children was the biggest love of her life and her most proud accomplishment. Family was everything, and she was a protective mama bear of her family. Lesley was a bright light in a world that can be so dimly lit at times, with the most radiant, infectious smile that you ever saw. Saying that she was the life of the party would be an understatement. When God created Lesley, He broke the mold, with just the right amount of love, loyalty, grace, humor, compassion, fire, fierce competitiveness and humility. Lesley was
an amazing leader and coach on and off the court. When Lesley said to do something, you knew to do it. She was an inspiration to all of us. Our lives and days were better every day she was in them. She will truly be missed. Lesley was preceded in death by her father, Alan Drury, and grandparents, Melvin and Carolyn Dunaway and Stoy and Anna Drury. She is survived by her husband, Justin Prather; son, Brennan Prather; daughters, Lacey and Randi Prather; mother, Mary Reichelt (David); sisters, Sarah Petkovic (Sash), Stacey Hall (Terry) and Leslie Isner (Matt); brother, Scott Drury (Ashleigh); as well as many extended family and friends. Funeral services were held on Feb. 21 at Southeast Christian Church, 920 Blankenbaker Pkwy., with private burial following in Calvary Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Lesley’s honor as a donation to the Louisville Professional Firefighters Goodwill Fund, 400 Bakers Lane, Louisville, KY 40214. Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be left by going online to ratterman.com.
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hyan Denise Prather, 12, was born Sept. 7, 2007 in Louisville, Kentucky. She went to meet her heavenly Father on Feb. 14, 2020 alongside her loving mother, Lesley Prather. Rhyan was a seventh grader at Noe Middle School, where she was a member of the volleyball team. She was also a member of the Falls City Soccer Club and KIVA. Rhyan was an incredible athlete and loved playing club volleyball and soccer. She was a great teammate, a leader and a sister to all of her teammates. It’s hard to believe the impact that Rhyan made in just 12 short years, but she sure did make one. Rhyan had a million-dollar radiant, infectious smile that was one of a kind. Rhyan was such a beautiful girl who had her Mom’s sweet heart and her Dad’s unwavering confidence and
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humor. Rhyan was the heir to the throne of the Superwoman cape that her Mom wore; Rhyan was Supergirl. She loved all of her family and friends and was the kind of daughter, sister and friend that we all strive to be. Any time any of her cousins entered a room, she greeted them at the door and took them under her wing. To say she had a transparent (sometimes inappropriate) mouth would be an understatement. Rhyan was hilarious and could always bring a laugh and a smile to all of our faces. She was a loyal and devoted friend to all. She was the TikTok and selfie queen. No one’s phone was safe from a selfie if left unattended. Rhyan loved playing with friends, swimming, lake trips and being with her family. Reading this text would make you think that she was a fictional character, but she wasn’t; she’s real. She’s Rhyan Prather. Rhyan was preceded in death by her
grandfathers, Claude Randall Prather and Alan Drury. She is survived by her father, Justin Prather; brother, Brennan Prather; sisters, Lacey and Randi Prather; grandmothers, Mary Reichelt (David) and Mary Faith Prather; as well as many extended family and friends. Funeral services were held on Feb. 21 at Southeast Christian Church, 920 Blankenbaker Pkwy., with private burial following in Calvary Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be made in Rhyan’s memory as a donation to the Louisville Professional Firefighters Goodwill Fund, 400 Bakers Lane, Louisville, KY 40214. Ratterman & Sons Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements. Condolences may be left by going online to ratterman.com.
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