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CONTENTS FEATURES

42 In Bloom Again

20 Daily Libations

The Waterfront Botanical Gardens come to life

Stop, smell and taste the Flowers

26 The Cathedral of Bourbon The history of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery and the brands that carry on its legacy today

30 Where Horse Racing Meets Hospitality

The Louisville Thoroughbred Society offers a downtown experience of horse racing, bourbon, tapas, a rooftop patio and cigar lounge

36 Falling for Flowers

Sonoma Coast’s Flowers Winery offers unique coastal flavors and unmatched scenic hospitality 8

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46 An Agricultural Tradition

The St. Matthews Farmers Market celebrates 15 years in an area flush with farming heritage

50 English Elegance

The unique and made to order beauty of a Hartley Botanic greenhouse is unmatched in quality and design

62 A Modern Wedding Barn

Bittners Designer Crystal Smith transformed a local barn into a picturesque wedding venue

71 Congratulations Digs and Petals Dream Outdoor Living Space Contest Winners!

A local couple won a new outdoor furniture set and living decor container just in time for summer

56 Project Runway: Louisville Style

Three local artists take on the challenge of creating ready-to-wear replicas from the Speed Art Museum’s Isabelle de Borchgrave exhibition

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16 Liz Bingham and Kevin Grangier. Photo by Kathryn Harrington.

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Dante Wheat, Jamie Lee, Dana Daily, Abbey Heird, Derek Hagan, Erica Outlaw, Hannah Rutledge, Allan Rosenburg, Shelly Rosenburg and Megan Simon. Photo by Andrea Hutchinson at the Louisville Thoroughbred Society.

72 Wedding Bells Are Ringing

Two Louisville newlywed couples shared photos from their special day with us at gorgeous outdoor venues

78 Palm Beach Prestige

Kentucky Interior Designer Benjamin Deaton showcased his talents in the 4th Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House

82 Gaga for Gogi 1055

A new Korean BBQ restaurant brings a oneof-a-kind dining experience to Louisville

86 Health & Beauty Chat

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90 What’s In My Bag

Featuring The Voice COO & Powerhouse Laura Snyder

94 Amazing Astronomy

Take a trip to the stars with resident Science Columnist Steve Humphrey

OCCASIONS

96 Bourbons Bistro Anniversary Dinner 98 Kentucky Derby Museum Gala 102 Opening Night at Churchill Downs 104 Fashion and FURiends 106 Carrots & Cocktails at Chestnut Hall 108 Biscuits & Bourbon 110 Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Innovation Dinner 112 The 42nd Annual Derby Breakfast 114 Kentucky Oaks 147 118 Kentucky Derby 147

122 Lincliffe Derby Soirée 126 Louisville Orchestra 2021-2022 Season Announcement

ESSENTIALS

12 Note from the Publisher 14 Letter from the Editor 16 Behind the Cover 130 Celebration of Life On the Cover: Photographer: Kathryn Harrington Stylist & Model: Liz Bingham Location: The Home of Kevin Grangier

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Note from the Publisher

“Wine brings to light the hidden secrets of the soul.” -Horace

or this issue, I wanted to include images from a few years ago when I had the opportunity to experience a sojourn to the South of France with a few of my best gal pals. After landing in Paris, we hopped on the TGV and headed to Angoulême, a little commune in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France. Our ambitious itinerary included staying in a centuries-old chateau in the small village of Saint-Brice and experiencing regional cuisine and, of course, searching out the finest wines available. Needless to say, we found our way to several vineyards in Bordeaux which is just over the hill and a little further south from where we were staying. The rumor amongst us was that

our handsome driver was a member of a royal clan. Dressed in a Savile Row style tailored suit and equipped with the finest British manners, we were convinced he was humoring us by pretending to be a chauffeur. Being the amateur photographer I am, it was my chance to document our daily treks. One rainy day, I slipped on my wellies as you see in one of the images included here, and headed out to the nearest vineyard with a camera in tow. It was incredibly rewarding to look back on the hundreds of images that I edited recently for this issue and have the chance to relive the trip. Another image you see here was taken in a tasting room in Bordeaux. Seated on a gorgeous burgundy

mohair settee, I sipped on a phenomenal Château Mouton Rothschild. A friend of mine, local artist Jeaneen Barnhart, noticed the image on Instagram and used it as inspiration for the drawing you see pictured alongside the original image. Little did I know, she would give it to me as a keepsake and it’s one of my most treasured mementos. I’d like to express my gratitude to our loyal advertisers and avid supporters. Every issue of The Voice continues to grow and challenge us to raise the bar higher. Without your support, we could not do what we do so well, deliver the area’s only iconic publication, The Voice.

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Letter from the Editor

he June Issue marks the one-year anniversary of my first issue as editor in chief, and what a year it has been. When I accepted this role, I had no idea about what was in store for my first year or the challenges I and the world at large would face. When reflecting on 2020, I remember the onset of the pandemic a week after I accepted the position that caused The Voice to shut down its office on Main Street in NuLu and transition to working 100% remotely. Then masks and social distancing became the “new normal” and we slowly watched our local small businesses suffer and some close as we all struggled to stay afloat. The Black Lives Matter movement swept across the nation and we witnessed the first U.S. President to be impeached twice, the election of the oldest President and the first woman elected Vice President in U.S. history. We learned to communicate differently with one another to stay connected, via Zoom, social media and scheduled phone chats more than ever before. And here we are, a year later, and I can feel that, for most, our world is starting to heal and I can start to see the light at the end of the tunnel. In this issue, I hope you’ll feel this reemergence of life in the stories of the businesses on these pages. Some are opening new spaces for the first time, like the Louisville Thoroughbred Society, StitzelWeller Distillery, Flowers Winery, Gogi 1055 designed by KTC Construction, the Waterfront Botanical Gardens and a Wedding Barn beautifully designed by Bittners. People and businesses are opening their doors again to invite guests in and celebrate life with wine, food and even weddings like those in this issue photographed by Josh Merideth of Bella Grace Studios. Creativity and design are thriving, showcased by local interior designer Ben Deaton, the stunning structures of Hartley Botanic and the Isabelle de Borchgrave Design Challenge taking place at the Speed Art Museum. Derby and Derby parties took place this past month, where people emerged from their homes to gather and dress in their best for the first time in

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months, if not longer. When you read this issue, I hope it serves as a beacon of hope that we are embarking on better days ahead and I encourage you to continue to do your part to support your community and remind you that we truly are all in this together. Sincerely yours,

Liz Bingham Editor in Chief

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Behind the Cover Photographer KATHRYN HARRINGTON Stylist and Model LIZ BINGHAM

Location THE HOME OF KEVIN GRANGIER

or the June Issue, our Food & Wine, Outdoor Living and Weddings issue, we knew the cover needed to include a beautiful outdoor living space, a glass of wine and a whimsical outfit to accompany it. We initially envisioned using models for this shot, but with the temperamental weather this time of year and it being an outdoor photoshoot, Janice suggested that I could be on the cover “as a blurred figure in the background with the outdoor space as the forefront.” Yet, here I am, front and center on the cover. It was not what I originally planned for, as I had no professional hair or makeup done (I just did it myself ), found the flowiest dress I could in my closet, grabbed the hat I still had out from Derby and my newest favorite accessory – my pearly white Moncler sunglasses from SKYN Lounge. However, as I mentioned in my Editor’s Letter, June happens to be the one-year anniversary of my first issue as editor in chief when I was also on the cover in a mask designed by my dear friend Tiffany Woodard and a fun pink blouse from Belle Monde Boutique. It’s funny how things come full circle sometimes.

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When Kevin said we could shoot at his house, I was thrilled to see his new abode, as with his former Bellewood Estate in Anchorage, left nothing to be desired so I knew it would be marvelous. In I walked one sunny Friday morning – on Kevin’s birthday actually – to a gorgeous oasis on the back of the house with flowing fountains, tropical plants and flowers aplenty, Italian statues adorning a large pool and Kevin putting the finishing touches on his new outdoor space. There were so many cover-worthy locations, it was hard to choose where to start! We laid out copies of the new issues of The Voice, poured some wine and voilà! Our very talented photographer, Kathryn Harrington, worked her magic, as did our Publisher, Janice Carter Levitch Humphrey, and here you have it, the June 2021 cover of The Voice of Louisville.

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Daily Libations Stop, smell and taste the Flowers Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON

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elcome, and thanks for joining us in this monthly segment of Daily Libations. This month, we are doing things a little differently and making a splash. I am joined by wine expert and well-dressed gent Aaron Wilson. We are going to jump straight in and discuss Pinot Noir and Chardonnay this month highlighting Flowers wine. I couldn’t imagine a better time of year to discuss flowers and Joe Daily. what goes hand-in-hand with a great bouquet? A bouquet in your glass does, of course! Now let’s dive right in.

So, Aaron, how did you start your journey in wine? Aaron: My journey in wine started through a love of food. I originally wanted to be a chef. I even went to culinary school at Sullivan University. I discovered wine by way of food (wine is a food, at least that’s how the Europeans view it) and found it extremely interesting in terms of its history, geography and, most importantly, how it tastes. The number of different flavors that can be found in a glass of wine is truly phenomenal. Joe: That’s an interesting arc! I also found myself coming from the kitchen.

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Aaron: Just a few, but the most difficult and important ones are CWE (Certified Wine Educator) and Advanced Sommelier with the Court of Masters. I’m still working on that Master diploma. I passed the theory portion, but still need to pass tasting and service. It’s a brutal exam! Joe: We have discussed this many times, but for those of you who are not aware, this is one of the most difficult exams in the world. I believe there are less than 250 Master Sommeliers globally at this time!

What are your thoughts on Flowers wines? Aaron: The best thing about Flowers is that their estate vineyards and other vineyards that they source from are all on the “true” Sonoma Coast. The Sonoma Coast AVA (American Viticultural Area) is a ridiculously large area so the producers on the “true” Sonoma Coast are mere miles from the ocean. Most of their vineyards can see the ocean. The Pacific Ocean’s influence on the vineyards helps to temper the warm and very sunny Mediterranean climate of California. In the glass, it provides a beautiful wine of starkly contrasting characteristics that you don’t get anywhere else. It exudes beautifully ripe fruit notes on the nose and palate that we expect from California wine while also retaining this stunning elevated acidity and a moderate (for California) alcohol level. An additional aspect I JUNE 2021

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love particularly about Flowers is their approach to winemaking, which is a Burgundy-style low-impact approach. In simple terms, they don’t manipulate the wine. It’s a simple ferment with native yeast and then aging in the appropriate level of beautiful French oak. They want where the grapes are grown to shine through in the glass. The best wines are made in the vineyard, not in the cellar. That’s what we have with Flowers. Joe: That is an outstanding description and important to highlight the “True Sonoma Coast.” Excellent!

What would be in your picnic basket with Flowers Pinot Noir? Aaron: I would include a mix of charcuterie (salami, prosciutto, country pâté, etc.) and appropriate accompaniments (pickled vegetables, cornichons, French mustard, baguette) and foie gras torchon if someone else is buying! I’m getting hungry now! Joe: I’m definitely crashing your picnic if the opportunity arises!

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What would be in your picnic basket with Flowers Chardonnay? Aaron: I would have soft, creamy cheeses such as St. Angel, St. Andre and Taleggio, as well as apples, pears and chicken salad. A lobster roll would be an absolutely exquisite addition! Joe: This is why these interviews are important. I never would have thought in the direction of a lobster roll. That would be fantastic!

Where does the magic happen with the Pinot Noir for you? Aaron: Pinot is the perfect food red. It’s super versatile. It can easily pair with a lean cut of beef, like a filet, or a heavier fish, like salmon. Also, it can be a simple easy drinking weeknight wine or one of the best wines on Earth with haunting complexity (think Grand Cru Burgundy). In particular, Flowers Pinot has beautiful bright red fruit notes and, most importantly, a sharp acidity that helps it pair with many foods. Joe: That definitely makes sense. Pinot is my safe, go-to red when I have guests over for dinner.

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Where does the magic happen with the Chardonnay for you? Aaron: Chardonnay is another extremely versatile wine grape. I love that it really shows where it is grown and what is done to it (oak/lees stirring) in the glass. A key thing for me is to make sure the wine has the perfect amount of oak and acidity. I love high-acid, appropriately oaked Chardonnay. Think true Sonoma Coast, like Flowers, Meursault, and Puligny-Montrachet. Joe: I love it! Just to be clear, the lees is the process of leaving yeast in the wine for an extended period of time to allow it to release notes of bread/grain? Aaron: Yes, that is correct.

Do you have a favorite flower? Aaron: Squash blossoms. They are pretty, but if you stuff them with goat cheese and lightly batter and fry them, you are in for quite a treat! Add a bottle of Flowers Camp Meeting Ridge Chardonnay and you’re set! Joe: Now I’m getting hungry. It’s interesting how well a strong culinary background pairs with wine. It makes sense for the perfect pairing. Joe Daily.

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coming off of Derby and I appreciate you and your time. I know my readers will appreciate your insights as well. Spring is here and Flowers wine is in my glass. To all my readers, stop and smell the flowers and give Flowers Pinot Noir or Chardonnay a generous pour. Cheers to you all! Signing off, Joe Daily #pinkiesup

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The Cathedral of Bourbon This history of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery and the brands that carry on its legacy today By ELIZABETH SCINTA Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON and STITZEL-WELLER DISTILLERY

n 1935, the first Saturday of May celebrated more than the running of the 61st Kentucky Derby, it marked the grand opening of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery in Louisville. “Stitzel-Weller is known as the cathedral of bourbon and it’s been a benchmark of quality and innovation in the bourbon industry for over 85 years now. They’ve been known for their wheated mash bills and having super high-quality production off of a 65-foot copper column still which is still on display at the distillery,” explained Elizabeth Dowell, the brand home manager for Stitzel-Weller Distillery. Dowell has worked at the distillery for two years but has always been in the spirits industry. The aged bourbon produced at this distillery created a name for itself using a recipe where wheat is the secondary grain in the concoction. This recipe gave Stitzel-Weller a foot in the door of the bourbon world and established them as a legendary distillery. Stitzel-Weller Distillery stopped distilling bourbon in 1992, so most of this bourbon is gone, but what’s left is being produced into Blade and Bow bourbon. “Blade and Bow was created in 2015 which is relatively new, but it revolves around the rich history that is the Stitzel-Weller Distillery. Blade and Bow is made from some of the last remaining bourbon produced at Stitzel. Its name is the anatomy of the skeleton key. The blade being the shaft and the handle being the bow. Stitzel is about preserving the rich history of the iconic distillery, so Blade and Bow is similar by preserving the last bourbon that was distilled before it was shut down in 1992,” explained Dowell. Stitzel-Weller Distillery reopened in 2014 on Derby Day to pay tribute to the original opening of the distillery.

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Five brass skeleton keys once hung on the doors of the Stitzel-Weller Distillery, informing the public they were open for business and showcasing the five steps of crafting bourbon: grains, yeast, fermentation, distillation and aging. The keys are a significant part of Stitzel-Weller Distillery and can be found adorning many spaces within. The keys define the Blade and Bow brand, showcased in the label itself and the Five Keys Club. “Each bottle comes with a key that has a number one through five that you can collect and join our Five Key Club. There’s a room at Stitzel dedicated to the club and you get a gold julep cup with your name on it once you get all five keys,” explained Dowell. There are two variants of Blade and Bow, Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey and Blade and Bow 22-yearold Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is an homage to the whiskey StitzelWeller produced before closing in 1992. Blade and Bow uses Solera Aging System, which mixes the old bourbon with younger whiskeys in charred American White Oak barrels to create Blade and Bow Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, according to Dowell. They describe this bourbon as having an aroma of fresh fruit and a taste that encompasses hints of dried apricot, ripe pear, sweet roasted grain, charred oak and warm winter spices, according to the Blade and Bow website. Dowell likes to use this to create her favorite bourbon cocktail, an Old Fashioned. You can recreate her favorite cocktail as well as some of your other favorites like the Mint Julep and Gold Rush by following the recipes on bladeandbowwhiskey.com/recipes. According to Dowell, the Blade and Bow

22-year-old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is a limited edition that has been aged and completely bottled. This edition has notes of torched sugar and apples baked in honey and spices, according to the Blade and Bow website. Blade and Bow 22-yearold Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey is highly sought after and might not be easy to find. Both of these bourbons are or have been aged and bottled at Stitzel-Weller Distillery. The Stitzel-Weller Experience encompasses the history of Blade and Bow, I.W. Harper and Orphan Barrels Co. and Bulleit Frontier Whiskey, but their main focal point is Blade and Bow. The experience focuses on the history of the people and the brands that originated at this iconic distillery. Bulleit Bourbon is known for its high rye content and aging philosophy, waiting until the bourbon is ready. Isaac Wolfe Bernheim founded I.W. Harper in the 1800s. Currently, I.W. Harper is aged

at Stitzel-Weller Distillery and bottled in Tullahoma, Tennessee, according to Dowell. Orphan Barrel Whiskey Co. was a precursor to Blade and Bow and was the first idea to come out of Stitzel-Weller Distillery before Bulleit was brought into the space. Orphan Barrel Co. takes forgotten barrels of whiskey and bottles them for the world to try. Stitzel-Weller Distillery is opening its doors to the next Garden & Gun Club later this summer. “Blade and Bow has always had a partnership with Garden & Gun since its start. It was a natural fit for the next location of the Garden & Gun Club,” explained Dowell. “It’s writing a new chapter in Southern hospitality. It’s going to be a premium cocktail bar and lounge that brings a defining Southern lifestyle brand to life with a curated menu of cocktails with a modern twist on some favorite classic Southern dishes. Think small plates and signature cocktails, but also a full bar. Like if you want a martini, you can get a martini.” The Garden & Gun Club was initially supposed to open in May, but they’re hoping for early July due to construction delays. Be sure to check their website for the most up-to-date information. Don’t miss out on all the fantastic tours, tastings and opportunities Stitzel-Weller Distillery has to offer. Cheers to history, fine bourbon and memories that will last a lifetime. V Stitzel-Weller Distillery 3860 Fitzgerald Rd. Louisville, KY 40216 bulleit.com/visit-us stitzelwellerdistillery.com 502.810.3800

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horoughbred racing has been in the United States since 1665 when the first racetrack was built on Long Island, New York. The beloved Kentucky Derby began in 1875 and is the longest-running sporting event in the United States. However, horse racing was threatened in the 1900s when the anti-gambling act came into effect. Luckily, the Kentucky Derby introduced pari-mutuel betting, which means as a bettor, you’re placing your bet against other bettors rather than a bookmaker, a method that saved horse racing and has made it what it is today. If you’re a Thoroughbred aficionado, you’re going to be thrilled to learn about Louisville’s newest horse racing society. The Louisville Thoroughbred Society opened its doors in March of 2021 to welcome Thoroughbred enthusiasts into their beautiful new space, complete with a bourbon bar, cigar lounge, beautiful and scenic rooftop patio, delicious food and drink and, most importantly, a place for onsite pari-mutuel wagering off-site of Churchill Downs. “The club was founded under the premise that there was nothing else like it in the region. It’s where horse racing meets hospitality and there was a huge gap in that in the Downtown Louisville scene,” said Erica Outlaw, the general manager and COO at The Louisville Thoroughbred Society. “The idea sparked in 2017 and our original plan was to be open by Derby 2020, but we all saw what happened to that. We ended up opening our doors in March and we have been nonstop ever since.”

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The Louisville Thoroughbred Society offers many great amenities such as a premium lounge, bourbon and whiskey bar, cigar lounge, private cigar lockers, a rooftop terrace, corporate business and event space, informative, educational seminars and a fantastic food and drink menu by Chef Allan Rosenberg and Beverage Manager Dante Wheat, respectively. “I am a lifelong Thoroughbred racing fan, so I knew I wanted to join from the start. My decision to join was made even easier when I saw everything LTS had to offer,” said Tommy Schifano, a member of The Louisville Thoroughbred Society. “The space itself is gorgeous, and it’s a great place to watch a race or have a cocktail and some light bites with friends or co-workers. Plus, LTS has one of the few rooftop patios in the city. The staff does a great job putting on ticketed events. The

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most recent event I attended took place this Derby. I hosted my Derby guests for a pre-track brunch at LTS, then took a shuttle provided by LTS straight to Churchill Downs. Overall, the club is beautiful and fun and the staff is secondto-none. I could not recommend joining more!” The club also offers executive lunches for members and their guests Tuesday through Friday. “It’s an excellent menu that is always changing,” said Schifano. “These lunches are especially nice for those who work in the downtown area.” They also host a brunch on Sunday and a tapasstyle menu that rotates nightly. The menu consists of various dishes, including everything from French dip and burrata salad to a chorizo flatbread and chicken tinga tacos. According to Outlaw, keep your eye on the menu for the chorizo flatbread as it has already become many members’ favorite dish served at the society. “Allen’s menu changes frequently. My current favorite menu item is the chicken tinga tacos. We try to keep it changing because, as you can JUNE 2021

imagine with a membership, members are in frequently and like to try the new and exciting offerings,” explained Food & Beverage Director Dana Daily. Rosenberg has owned and operated over 13 different restaurants and offers a friendly presence in the society. To meet Rosenberg is to meet a new best friend, said Daily. The brunch menu is also ever-changing, but you can expect to see Bloody Mary’s and delicious food offerings no matter what. Daily described it as a “Sunday funday” brunch, mentioning that the patio is a great place to hang out and relax before the stress of the workweek begins again. The unique cigar lounge is something everyone should check out regardless of their preference for cigars. Daily explained that there aren’t many places where this experience is legal, so she encourages guests and members to take advantage of it. LTS received a permit from the city to allow cigars inside, and it’s strictly cigars — no cigarettes or vaping devices. The cigar humidor allows the smoke and smells to remain in the room, so you don’t have to worry about the cigar smell traveling throughout the space. There is a back bar that offers a plethora of brown spirits, including the familiar brands and maybe some rare and unfamiliar, like the three types of Indian whiskey, explained Daily. Wheat, the beverage manager, has created an exquisite cocktail list that features Daily’s favorite drink, a Gold Rush. There are three different ways to become a member of The Louisville Thoroughbred Society. There is a membership form on

the society’s website, you can call and a member of their team will assist you in signing up, or stop in to see it for yourself and sign up in-person. “We encourage people who are interested in learning more about the club to come in and experience it because once they see it and experience it, they want to be a part of it. They automatically feel the need to be here, and our job in selling is that,” explained Outlaw. If you’re between the ages of 21 to 32, you can join as a young professional. “This is very unique to our offering and many young professionals in the Louisville area are looking for places like this where they can come and network and have a great opportunity to sit with peers and mentors,” Outlaw said. There is

a traveling membership for those who live out of town but want a place in Louisville to call home. There is also a corporate membership for businesses to get the best price for their money. Lastly, there’s the individual membership for anyone who doesn’t fit in the other categories. Prices and additional details about each membership can be found on their website at thelouisvillethoroughbredsociety.com/ membership-options. The Louisville Thoroughbred Society hopes to build a relationship with the local community by offering an extensive hospitality experience. “This means partnering with local distilleries and getting our members out there for a barrel pick, or having an itinerary planned for their entire weekend which could include transportation, dining reservations and a distillery tour. We’re really establishing that one-stop-shop of going to the society and letting them handle the day,” said Outlaw. “It’s much more far-reaching than just the brick-and-mortar space. There’s definitely going to be a concept that will expand and really hit the bourbon experience.” Head to thelouisvillethoroughbredsociety. com to learn more about what this unique society has to offer. Louisville Thoroughbred Society Hughes Lofts 209 East Main Street Louisville, KY 40202 thelouisvillethoroughbredsociety.com 502.416.1282

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Falling for Flowers Sonoma Coast’s Flowers Winery offers unique coastal flavors and unmatched scenic hospitality By ELIZABETH SCINTA Photos by FLOWERS WINERY and DOUGLAS FRIEDMAN

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n 1989, Joan and Walt Flowers took a chance on a mountaintop piece of land they saw in an advertisement in the back of a wine publication. Thank goodness they did, otherwise, Flowers Winery would not be the unique, noteworthy brand it is today. “Flowers is located on the extreme Sonoma Coast, so we are on the most western ridgeline that actually can grow grapes in Sonoma. We’re two miles from the ocean at high elevation,” explained Chantal Forthun, the Head Winemaker at Flowers Winery. “Our founders, Joan and Walt Flowers, purchased the flagship property, Camp Meeting Ridge, in 1989 and the first vine went into the ground in 1991. We are celebrating 30 years of having grapes in the ground this year which is very exciting.” Since the vineyard is so close to the Pacific Ocean, the climate dictates most of what they produce and the flavors found in each wine. The vineyards are above the fog line, which means they still get the necessary nutrients and benefits from the sun, but the fog can roll through the vineyards, creating a cooling, dewy effect on the vines; they’re truly at the mercy of Mother Nature. JUNE 2021

Flowers Wine has two distinct vineyard estates, both on ridges, called Camp Meeting Ridge and Sea View Ridge. Camp Meeting Ridge is the flagship location with 321 acres, located 1,500 feet in elevation and two miles from the ocean. “We only have 29 acres of grapes, so less than 10% of the property is actually planted with vines. The rest of the property is maintained as the true and pristine coastal forest that has existed way before people were growing grapes out here,” explained Forthun. According to the Flowers Winery website, there are 18 acres of Chardonnay vines and 11 acres of Pinot Noir. The Chardonnay is characterized by a citrus aroma and coastal saltiness, a signature taste and aroma to the Sonoma Coast. After Joan and Walt Flowers realized they would only be able to plant 29 acres of grapes at Camp Meeting Ridge, they decided to go higher in elevation and move four miles away, as the crow flies, from Camp Meeting Ridge to create Sea View Ridge. Sea View Ridge is 327 acres, 1,875 feet in elevation and two miles from the ocean. This is one of the highest points on the North Coast where grapes can grow, according to Forthun. JUNE 2021

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It contains 44 acres of primarily Pinot Noir vines on rolling land. The Pinot Noir grapes at Sea View Ridge are heavily influenced by the coastal forests that surround it. Intertwined with the vines are wild fennel, mint, sage and bay trees that all contribute to the savory taste and umami aroma. Flowers Wine is versatile due to the coastal air the grapes develop and ripen in. The cool air from the ocean prompts a long development on the vine, providing lots of flavors, texture and acidity. This means Flowers Wine pairs well with many different foods. “One of my favorite things to cook is roast chicken and you can pair roast chicken with either the Chardonnay or the Pinot Noir; it goes well with both. Certainly, any type of fresh seafood, like scallops, crab and oysters, would be good with the Chardonnay. We eat a lot of pork in my house, so pork goes with Chardonnay, but definitely duck and lamb with Pinot Noir as well,” Forthun said. Since the vineyards are featured so high up on this ridge, the roads to get there are long, winding and difficult to navigate. Flowers Winery doesn’t have a place on their vineyard property for tastings to occur, and until recently, that option wasn’t available to them. “An opportunity arose to purchase this really cool property just outside of Healdsburg, California. We’re in a really good neighborhood of people who have been growing grapes and making wine in the Russian River Valley for a very long time. It luckily had four acres of vineyards, and a building we remodeled into this beautiful tasting room. The most special part about this property is these beautiful sprawling gardens,” explained Forthun. “There’s little unique cabanas, pergolas and lounge areas where you can sit. You could come five different times and not sit in the same area at House of Flowers. If you come to visit us, you can taste wine with a view of the vineyard within these gardens, and they also have a small seasonal food pairing by the executive chef. It’s been open for almost two years now.” House of Flowers is open to anyone, and they highly recommend making a reservation as it’s becoming a highly coveted spot. 38

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Flowers Winery also has a membership option called Flowers Family Membership. Within this membership, there are three different tiers: Ridgetop, Sea View and River. Each tier receives a shipment of wine three times a year of their single-vineyard estate wines, but each tier has different benefits that come with it. For more information on the Flowers Family Membership, head to flowerswinery.com/flowers-wine-club. Due to the minimal nature of the estate vineyards and the limited amounts of vines produced, Flowers Winery has partnered with their neighbors to make an Appalachian series of wines; these are grower partner wines. “We purchased fruit essentially from our neighbors out here in the West Sonoma Coast in order to craft Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that are still very coastal specific but they come from more than one property than just the ones we own,” explained Forthun. Sea View Ridge and Camp Meeting Ridge wines are available for purchase on their website, flowerswinery.com/ our-wines, and you can find vintage Flowers Wines on some restaurants’ wine lists. Locally, when dining out for dinner, you can find a 2016 Flowers Sonoma Coast on Volare’s menu; Ruth’s Chris features a Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir, a Sea View Ridge Pinot Noir and a Sonoma Coast Chardonnay; and Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse has a 2018 Pinot Noir. Keep your eyes peeled for Flowers Wine the next time you’re dining out or plan a trip to the Sonoma Coast to experience all that Flowers Wine has to offer. V Flowers Winery & House of Flowers 4035 Westside Road Healdsburg, CA 95448 flowerswinery.com 707.723.4800

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In Bloom Again The Waterfront Botanical Gardens come to life By LAURA ROSS | Photos by BISIG IMPACT GROUP

t first glance, Louisville’s Waterfront Botanical Gardens sit in an unlikely spot. The urban botanical gardens are on 23 acres of land acquired from Metro Louisville at River Road and Frankfort Avenue. Once home to antebellum mansions, the site suffered disastrous floods from the nearby Ohio River and eventually was turned into a city dump. But, working with a multi-year vision and plan, the area has become an ecological haven and gem at the doors to the city. Watching the gardens come to life is a personal odyssey for Waterfront Botanical Gardens President Kasey Maier, who has been integral to the planning and growth of the location since 2013. “After all the years of bringing the vision to life, we were thrilled to open in October 2019,” Maier explained. “We had over 70 events and 10,000 visitors in the first six months. It was really hopping. And then, the pandemic hit, and we had to close just six months from opening.”

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going through the pandemic,” Maier added. “It would have broken my heart to furlough anyone. We kept everyone working and the good news was we kept planting gardens and expanding while everything was shut down.”

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While some staff worked remotely, the horticultural staff remained on site, working daily to tend and expand the gardens. “A 23-acre botanical garden in another city will have over 100 staff, and we have 16 very dedicated staff in Louisville who make this work. Even with donations down and no events, we still ended the year fairly well. I’m confident this year will be much better,” said Maier. As restrictions ease and vaccinations increase, Maier is thrilled to welcome visitors back to the Waterfront Botanical Gardens. Programs like tai chi, yoga, flower arranging, and youth and family events are returning full force, and Maier is seeing an uptick in weddings and corporate bookings. The gardens are free to explore from Wednesday through Sunday, with some programs requiring reservations and fees. All events are listed on the Waterfront Botanical Gardens’ website. “We are keeping precautions, by limiting people in our building and requiring masks currently,” said Maier. “In the gardens, you can walk as you want outside. On recent beautiful weekends, we’ve had more than 1,000 people come through.” All plants through the gardens are labeled, and an audio tour for visually impaired guests is available. An interactive map, both on site and on the website, holds a database that gives guests the ability to find specific plants, trees and more, with ease. The popular “Music in the Garden” concert series is once again underway through October but is selling out quickly. The concerts feature local, diverse talents who

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perform sunset concerts in the botanical gardens. The $35 ticket includes food and drink, along with the concert. The Waterfront Botanical Gardens’ partnership with Steve and Merry-Kay Poe at their Avish estate in east Louisville continues to grow. The property, once belonging to the late Owsley Brown Frazier, has many acres of gardens, greenhouses and more. Multiple camps and programs for gardeners, children and families are planned for the satellite site at the Avish through the coming year. In addition to the Ellen T. Leslie Botanical Classrooms, three new water features were built in the past year. “There is a water wall, the Rounsavall family fountain and flower beds in our plaza and a waterfall down the hillside to a path leading to Beargrass Creek,” said Maier. “The botanical classrooms, which opened

in May, hold a smart classroom, greenhouse and courtyard for holding horticultural workshops.” “Children love the water features, and I love watching them play from my office window,” Maier said. It’s heartening for Maier to see guests return and enjoy nature. “My personal favorite tranquil spot is the Beargrass Creek pathway,” she said. “It’s a complex area, with trees, plants, flowers and water, all together. I love taking time to walk the pathway and watching everyone enjoy themselves. It’s magical. I hope many people join us this summer to discover it.” V Waterfront Botanical Gardens 1435 Frankfort Ave Louisville, KY 40206 waterfrontgardens.org 502.276.5404

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An Agricultural Tradition The St. Matthews Farmers Market celebrates 15 years in an area flush with farming heritage

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oted author, Wendell Berry, says, “Eating is an agricultural act,” and Saint Matthews, Kentucky, is no stranger to either growing food or eating it. Following a more than 200 year tradition, the St. Matthews Farmers Market was founded in May 2007 by a small and very determined group of members of Beargrass Christian Church, at the corner of Browns Lane and Shelbyville Road. Member, Leslie Geoghegan, said the group had three objectives in mind, “Creating a festive, family-friendly Saturday event, available free to everyone from late spring to early fall, providing a vibrant sales venue for local farmers to sell their home-grown produce and continuing the congregation’s long tradition of reaching outside the church walls to serve the wider Louisville community.” Fifteen years ago, few such markets existed in Louisville or had available space for growth. Bob Callander, a St. Matthews businessman for three decades, explored markets in other cities and was determined to bring a larger market to Louisville. As the first of many projects that Callander would come to envision and launch, he organized a core group of interested Beargrass members to consider the concept for Saturday mornings on the church’s outdoor campus. Their goals were simple but their aims were high. Initially, getting the concept off the ground was not so simple. Callander’s team determined they would move forward if 25 farmers and producers could be convinced to participate. After many seemingly unfruitful visits and communications, a 46

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breakthrough came with a call from Irvin Stoll, owner of Gypsy Ridge Farm in Southern Indiana. After seeing the layout and location of Beargrass, Stoll proclaimed, “I’ve been selling at farmers markets for 30 years, and this is the best venue I’ve ever seen.” With Gypsy Ridge as the first, 22 more farmers and producers signed on as charter members and the St. Matthews Farmers Market was born. It was an instant success, bringing an amazing vibrancy to the corner of Shelbyville Road and Browns Lane every Saturday, May to September. It would soon become an award-winning market on a statewide basis, earning “Market of the Year” from Kentucky Proud and the Kentucky Department of Agriculture. “Finding locally grown produce, meat, eggs, dairy products and more at the peak of freshness is the advantage of Kentucky’s farmers’ markets,” Commissioner Ryan Quarles, himself a sixth-generation farmer, said. “Purchasing your food from a Kentucky Proud farmers market not only supports your local farmers but also keeps the money you spend in your community.” Founding farmer Dave Garey, of Garey Farms in Paris, Kentucky, says what keeps him coming back are the people. As a purveyor of prestige meats including his famous chorizo and breakfast sausages, bacon, jams, jellies and Nature’s Rhythm certified hemp products, the Garey’s market throughout Kentucky but Dave always spends his Saturday mornings in Saint Matthews. “Building relationships with the people for whom you are farming means something. It gives purpose to our work and connects us,” said Garey. JUNE 2021

Because of the 200 year tradition, the agricultural heritage of St. Matthews has roots that run deep and date back to the 18th century. The area around the Falls of the Ohio River, what would become Jefferson County, must have been a paradise. The local waterways were rich in fish and mussels, the land had fertile soils, there were wetlands filled with waterfowl in the fall, and the forest uplands supported Eastern elk, wild turkeys and white-tailed deer. These were prime hunting grounds, battled over for centuries by the Shawnee and Iroquois. Col. James John Floyd, of Virginia, the county’s first landowner and early settler, had his pick of the most geographically desirable land. In November 1779, he built a cabin, and later a fort, on Beargrass Creek, five minutes south of the St. Matthews Farmers Market site, on what is now Breckinridge Lane. His estate was a 1,000-acre tract in the heart of St. Matthews. Other veterans who were awarded parcels of land for their service in the French and Indian War, and later, the American Revolution, built homesteads in the region during the early 19th century. The major crops were tobacco, hemp and livestock. Later, farmers diversified their crops, and a local food economy was established. The community developed because the surrounding farmland was fertile and well-watered by springs. Strategically located on a pioneer road (Shelbyville Road) that connected the Falls of the Ohio with the seat of state government and the Bluegrass Region, the town was known as Gilman’s Point in the 1840s. Re-named St. Matthews in 1851, initial development was around the intersection

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of Westport Road, but other important roads converged here, too. At the turn of the 20th century, the center of St. Matthews was an open space with a scale where produce and other agricultural products were weighed. This was near the present-day Shelbyville Road Plaza, now home to Quest Outdoors, Trader Joe’s and Feeders Supply among many others. That area was also the first home to Beargrass Christian Church, known as Beargrass Baptist Church. As the population grew, farmers began to concentrate on raising potatoes and onions as cash crops. An influx of Irish immigrants brought more demand for these staples. In 1909, the St. Matthews Ice and Cold Storage opened. The facility made and sold ice, and offered local farmers a place to store and refrigerate produce, fruits, meats and other perishables, prior to their sale. In 1910, a cooperative was formed to market and negotiate the sale price of local produce, primarily potatoes. The St. Matthews Produce Exchange, which operated into the 1940s, was adjacent to the “ice house.” An inter-urban spur line connected Louisville to these new facilities, which made St. Matthews the marketplace for the region’s agricultural products. Crops came in from surrounding communities and the railroad shipped them to Louisville and distant cities. So many potatoes were grown here that St. Matthews became a major center in the country for this crop. By 1920, more than 13 million pounds were sold. A 1925 article in the Christian Science Monitor stated that Jefferson County “was noted as the leader in second-crop

potatoes. Its climate and soil permitted two crops of tubers on the same land in the same year.” At that time, the St. Matthews Produce Exchange had 400 members and shipped 1,200 train carloads of potatoes and onions annually. The area began changing in the mid-20th century. Gradually, the farms were subdivided and developed with residential housing and shopping developments. The community’s agricultural heritage continues anew each Saturday morning that the St. Matthews Farmers Market is open when farmers from the surrounding region come to sell their crops. Our forebears would be proud of how this local tradition continues today. V

Farmer and Author, Art Lander, of Holy Branch Farm contributed to this article and “St. Matthews: The Crossroads of Beargrass,” by Samuel W. Thomas, published in 1999 by the Beargrass-St. Matthews Historical Society, Inc. is the main source of the historical information.

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Congratulations Digs and Petals Dream Outdoor Living Space Contest Winners! A local couple won a new outdoor furniture set and living decor container just in time for summer

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ummer sun, lifting restrictions and opportunities for gatherings with family and friends will be especially exciting this summer for St. Matthews homeowners Meg and Cambron Rich. The couple won The Voice of Louisville’s Dream Outdoor Living Space contest, sponsored by Digs Home and Garden and Petals Boutique. “Ben [Palmer-Ball] and his team were so great and had amazing ideas to make our back patio space so welcome and inviting. We can’t wait to have people over all summer. It turned out wonderful,” said Meg. The Riches received a new outdoor living furniture set from Digs, plus a custom living decor container from Petals. They chose a Kingsley Bate Teak Serving Cart, a Kingsley Bate 42” Round Teak

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Dining Table, Two Summer Classics Savoy Outdoor Dining Chairs and a concrete coffee table from Digs. Petals provided a large outdoor concrete accent planter filled with an abundant display of peonies. The total prize value of the package is over $5,000. “We were happy to partner with The Voice for this contest to showcase how our design experts can help customers create the perfect outdoor space suited to their taste and style,” said Digs Owner Ben Palmer-Ball. “Meg and her husband were wonderful to work with and we’d love to help anyone who wants to add an extra outdoor ‘room’ to their home that they can enjoy all season long.” Meg and Cambron enjoyed a home visit from the Digs design experts, a consultation in the Digs showroom, a gorgeous array of peonies in a custom container from Petals to complement the space, plus delivery, installation and styling once their pieces arrived. “We absolutely loved participating in this contest with Digs and The Voice,” said Petals Co-Owner Nique Freese. “While you can visit our boutique and choose from our wide selection of containers, plants and florals, it’s really exciting for us when we get to visit someone’s home to help them make their outdoor and indoor living spaces lush and gorgeous.” V To schedule your complimentary consultation with Digs Home and Garden and Petals, visit digshomeandgarden.com or petalslouisville.com, or their collective showrooms at 3905 Chenoweth Square. Call Digs at 502.893.3347 or Petals at 502.630.3550 for more information.

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Leiah & Cooper On May 18, 2019, Leiah Rebekah Rouben and Cooper Roth Benson said “I do” at The Temple in Louisville, Kentucky and then celebrated their union with dinner and dancing after at beautiful Ashbourne Farms in La Grange, Kentucky.

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Meghan & Peyton On October 5, 2019, Meghan Austin Clark and Anthony Peyton Gibson tied the knot surrounded by family and friends at Oxmoor Estate in Louisville, Kentucky. The day included a first look in the gardens before the ceremony, a cocktail hour with champagne and oysters and an evening of dancing the night away under the stars.

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Palm Beach Prestige Kentucky Interior Designer Benjamin Deaton showcased his talents in the 4th Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House By ELIZABETH SCINTA | Photos by BRANTLEY PHOTOGRAPHY and NICK MELE PHOTO

enjamin Deaton, owner and founder of Benjamin Deaton Interior Design in Lexington, KY, had the opportunity to showcase his interior design talent in Palm Beach, Florida, this spring. Deaton was asked to participate in the Fourth Annual Kips Bay Decorator Show House in Palm Beach with 19 other interior designers from around the country. “I’m a people person and part of my success is that I’m a relationship person and like building

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interning with was laying off all their new hires and they didn’t know what was going to happen next,” Deaton explained. “I’d always loved interior design and decorating. I was that kid who rearranged my room three times a year. My mom has always been very much involved in interiors, fashion and jewelry. I’d always wanted to do it, but thought I could do it on the side.” While working for an event planning company, a furniture design store reached out about his work and Deaton was hired a week later. Thus, Benjamin Deaton, the interior designer, was born. It wasn’t until years later that he started his interior design firm. He focuses on homes throughout Kentucky and has designed in South Florida, Long Island, New Orleans and Washington D.C. The West Palm Beach home, recently designed by Deaton, has five bedrooms, six bathrooms, a formal living and dining room. There is a pool in the backyard and is within walking distance of Flagler Beach. Each designer was asked to redesign one room and Deaton had the pleasure of designing the living room. “It’s updated modern-traditional, and that’s kind of the style of our firm. We keep things rooted in tradition, but with an updated classic look. I wanted it to be fun,” said Deaton. “You look out the windows and you’re right on the water, so I wanted it to feel like you were almost outside, a part of the ocean. That’s why it’s whites and blues with natural pieces in the room.” Some of Deaton’s favorite design elements include a rattan bookshelf made into a bar and a butterfly ottoman covered in Tillett fabric. Deaton explained that one of the most essential parts of redesigning anything is space planning. “Space planning is very important, such as how rooms are laid out and the functionality and flow of the room. If you JUNE 2021

can get that right, you can mix and match and layer pieces of new and old that create a collective look of not everything being brand new,” Deaton said. When the home redesign was completed, Deaton thought the finished product flowed smoothly from room to room even though it was composed of different designers’ work. Having a project where a different person designs each room could result in a quirky, sporadic design, but Kips Bay knew what they were doing when they brought these designers together. “It’s been a great experience and I’ve made so many great new friends in the design industry. All of the designers in the house get along, it’s been great getting to know them,” said Deaton. V This is the fourth year Kips Bay has had a show house in Florida; they also have show houses in New York and Dallas. All of the money raised from the tours, in-person and virtual, goes towards the Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County. The Kips Bay Boys & Girls Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a safe and nurturing environment for boys and girls of Palm Beach County. Benjamin Deaton Interior Design 367 Romany Rd. Lexington, KY 40502 benjamindeatondesign.com 859.788.3631 Kips Bay Decorator Show House Palm Beach 7417 South Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33405 kipsbaydecoratorshowhouse.org/ palmbeach

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Gaga for Gogi 1055 A new Korean BBQ restaurant brings a one-of-a-kind dining experience to Louisville

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ouisville’s restaurant scene is ever-evolving, a recent addition being Gogi 1055 Korean BBQ located in the Highlands. It opened in early 2020 but had to close two weeks later due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The restaurant is set in an old theater that has been home to multiple restaurants over the years prior to Gogi 1055. The owners utilized Kiel Thomson Company (KTC) Construction and Pickett Passafiume Architects to help them achieve the remarkable interior and experience of Gogi 1055. According to Kiel Thomson, founder and CEO of KTC Construction, “The owners wanted a modern take on Korean cuisine and barbeque. We took our inspiration from their vision and the cuisine itself, which is refined and complex, but at the 82

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same time appears straightforward and elemental. There’s a lot of layering of textures. We wanted the space and design to reflect that,” explained Nick Passafiume, the principal, partner and architect for Pickett Passafiume Architects. The owners wanted to play on the history of the building and create a theater-type feel for the restaurant. With an open kitchen layout in mind, the designers and architects decided to place the open kitchen in the middle of the building to make it the center of attention, like a theater stage. “It’s also the employees of the restaurant; they are there to put on a show. They’re professional when you go in and treat you so well. They want you to have an experience. The servers cook your food at the table and they do a wonderful job,” explained Dawn Marshall, the director of operations for KTC Construction.

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There are four rooms in the dining room, each unique in that they give the guests a different experience depending on where you sit. “In our minds, there are four dining areas, each distinct but still a part of the whole. The open kitchen where food is displayed and prepared became a stage around which all the dining areas unfold. Some areas are more intimate, while others are more animated and dynamic. We utilized custom and large-scale ceiling elements and lighting to help articulate and design these areas. Ultimately, we wanted to celebrate the communal aspect of cooking and eating at the table and create unique moments for parties of all sizes,” explained Passafiume. The restaurant in the space before had hidden away the view of bustling Bardstown Road, so that was one of the first things the design team decided to fix, according to Jeff Pickett, the managing JUNE 2021

principal, partner and architect for Pickett Passafiume Architects.“There was a real conscious effort to make a connection to Bardstown Road that wasn’t there before. The idea of the open-central kitchen as a ‘stage’ was inspired by the original theater use of the building,” explained Pickett. The main highlight of Gogi 1055 is the downdraft grill tables. Each table has a grill in the middle, allowing the employees to cook the guests’ meals at the table in front of them. It is similar to a hibachi experience but vented in a different way than hibachi tables. In the photos, you can see there is no hood over the table and no wires snaking throughout the restaurant. This is because they were able to do all of it underground. “The owners, to their credit, were very adamant about all of that being done in a downdraft fashion. This means that everything is vented, exhausted and taken care of below the tables, which in our case was below an existing concrete floor. It created a huge design opportunity for us, but also an incredible challenge for Kiel’s team,” explained Passafiume. “The owners were able to source a proprietary grill table out of Japan and Kiel’s team locally figured out how to execute and install these as a part of a complete system. If we had not pursued the downdraft system, we would have had a spaghetti junction of pipes and venting equipment overhead. What they were able to execute is basically a subway system of stainless steel pipes, wires and gas lines below grade. It was really remarkable.” This method is currently not being used anywhere else in the United States.

This system of hiding away all of the mechanics of the table allowed the design team to utilize the ceiling space for more design features, according to Passafiume. There are large steel light fixtures and meticulous lattice design work covering one ceiling. According to Marshall, the ventilation system allows people to leave the restaurant after enjoying a meal without the smokey or Korean barbeque smell that can often linger. “This is the safest restaurant in the city, if not the country, because we’re changing the air in the entire space where you dine eight times every hour with fresh exterior air. It’s incredible. It’s pulling the smoke and smell through the table and out of the building. We don’t have people breathing in each other’s air like you would at a typical table,” explained Thomson.

Achieving the owner’s goal of having a downdraft grill table was no easy task. The team researched in New York City, Chicago and San Francisco to see how and if other restaurants had employed this method. None had been able to hide the mechanics as this team did in Gogi 1055, but the research certainly helped them accomplish it, according to Thomson. “The challenge for us was how to get past fire codes, dealing with the city that had never seen any of this before and getting engineers to sign off. It took us over a year to get through the permitting process,” explained Thomson. “We had to prove to the city that this could be done in a safe way. Many hours were spent on this and I think what we have is a really beautiful space that would not have worked if we had to lay the mechanicals on the ground and step over them or have everything hanging from the ceiling.” For a unique, safe and delicious dining experience unlike anywhere else, check out the Highlands’ newest restaurant, Gogi 1055. V Gogi 1055 Korean BBQ 1055 Bardstown Road Louisville, KY 40204 502.747.4644 Kiel Thomson Company Construction 925 Samuel Street Louisville, KY 40204 kielthomsoncompany.com 502.899.9593 Pickett Passafiume Architects 1974A Douglass Blvd. Suite 100 Louisville, KY 40205 pickarch.com 502.432.2197

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Featuring Founder & CEO of Induction Therapies Angelia Inscoe and A Method Skincare By JANICE CARTER LEVITCH HUMPHREY | Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON

or this issue, we are introducing our Health & Beauty Chat column that includes tips on skincare, plastic surgeons, nutrition, doctors and all-around health. Each month, we will be chatting with experts offering professional advice that will become your go-to for the who, what and where in the health and beauty industry. For our inaugural chat and with summer upon us, we wanted to discuss the benefits of sunscreen with the Founder and CEO of Induction Therapies and developer of the Collagen P.I.N., Angelia Inscoe. So let’s get started with Angelia and learn more about the benefits of the A Method Skincare products.

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Tell us about your background, how did you become involved in the beauty industry? I grew up in Louisville and became an electrologist then an aesthetician. Along with two plastic surgeons, I started the first Med Spa in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Through that experience, I met Dr. Obagi who asked me to join him as one of his trainers. I just get skincare, how it works and how to make it most benefit you. Later, I became a national sales manager for another company then eventually joined Dr. Obagi again as his VP of sales at Z.O. Skin Health. I had relocated to California for that job but I wanted to come back to Kentucky. I moved back to Louisville, met the love of my life the first week back and decided I wanted to work for myself instead of helping others grow their fortunes. So I launched the Collagen P.I.N. microneedling device and eventually, medical-grade skincare for dermatologists and plastic surgeons and now, the skin-savvy home audience.

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Summer is upon us and we would like to learn more about sun protection. What do you recommend for sunscreen?

convenient brush-on application. Suitable for all skin types and ideal for the entire family, these Protection Powders are available in seven shades (SPF 30) and Clear (SPF 50). These clean formulas are made with only four ingredients and provide a fuss-free, self-dispensing sunscreen option. The A Method Protect SPF 30 (non-tinted) and A Method B.B. Cream (tinted, SPF 22) sunscreens are both mineral-based and contain beneficial moisturizers and antioxidants for optimal skin protection all day long.

Protect your skin from damaging ultraviolet rays to help avoid premature aging. Wear sunscreen daily, preferably an SPF 30 or higher. All sunscreens are required by law to include a “drug facts” box on the label that details active ingredients and warnings. It is important to read labels and use chemical-free, mineral-based sunscreens with the actives of zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. Mineral sunscreens reflect damaging ultraviolet rays (both UVA and UVB) and serve as protective skin shields. On the other hand, chemical sunscreens often contain cancer-causing ingredients that absorb the ultraviolet rays and heat the skin. The use of these chemical sunscreens often cause skin irritation and can lead to hyperpigmentation.

I understand you have other great products as well that work synergistically together. What would you add for an additional daytime product alongside the sunscreen? I would add The Silky Vitamin C Cleanser. I love, love, love this product!

My favorite sunscreens include The A Method’s 100% mineral-based SPF Protection Powders that allow for

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I am a big fan of retinol. Can you explain how that is most beneficial? The key to younger-looking skin is a good skincare regimen that contains retinol, which is recognized as the number one ingredient for stimulating skin rejuvenation and collagen production. I call it food for the youth of your skin. I never miss a day of using it and I live at the beach. So many people think you cannot use retinol if you are out in the sun and that is simply not true. Several of our products contain micro-encapsulated, all-trans retinol at 2%, which studies show to be the most effective form of retinol to keep that youthful glow. It is very effective for reducing fine lines with virtually no irritation. It is best to use retinol products at night, to allow restoration while you sleep.

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How do we find your products? Our products are available through our website theamethod. com, Amazon and you can always call our customer service to place an order at 877.746.4407. Give us a call, we are thrilled to chat about our products and how they can benefit you the most. This has been a terrific experience preparing for your inaugural Health & Beauty Chat column. From the photoshoot to meeting the team at The Voice, I couldn’t have a better platform to showcase what the A Method is all about! Thank you! Angelia Inscoe Founder / CEO Collagen P.I.N. & Induction Therapies InductionTherapies.com facebook.com/InductionTherapies/ instagram.com/collagen_pin/ The A Method theAmethod.com 877.746.4407 Want to be a part of our Health & Beauty Chat column? Send an email to janice@redpinmedia.com and let’s chat!

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What’s in my bag

What’s In My Bag

Featuring The Voice COO & Powerhouse Laura Snyder By JANICE CARTER LEVITCH HUMPHREY

Photos by KATHRYN HARRINGTON and ANDREA HUTCHINSON

he Voice Chief Operations Officer Laura Snyder might work discreetly out of the public eye, but behind the scenes she keeps a sharp eye on trends and newsworthy tidbits about what’s going on around town. While overseeing The Voice of Louisville’s monthly publication, juggling many day-to-day business operations in the media world, we wondered what she has in her daily bag to help her tackle the workweek. We took a peek inside her special bag of essentials to see what those most important items are and where we can find them for ourselves!

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First, let’s start with the Clayton & Crume brown leather bag. There is a special story behind this and Laura shared it with me recently: “I eyed this bag in the window at Clayton & Crume for months whenever my daughter and I were in NuLu shopping and having coffee. When my husband gave it to me this year for Christmas, I had to thank Sydney for taking note and seeing that purchase through!” Snyder said with a big smile. “I am always on the go and I love this bag because it is functional for personal and work needs and complements either casual or professional looks. I don’t have time or patience for multiple bags.” When I asked Laura about what’s in her bag, she shared, “My Burberry wallet is very worn, but it was a Christmas gift years ago from a dear friend, so I’m attached to it as long as it’ll hold together. I try to do as much local shopping as possible, even for my makeup and toiletries, which are from SKYN Lounge and A Method. I don’t wear a lot, but powder and sunscreen are essentials throughout the day. Similarly, I don’t wear a lot of jewelry or accessories, but I love a statement piece like my Chanel Camellia Flowers Sunglasses, which I bought at Belle Monde Boutique in St. Matthews. I always have a snack and some reading material in my bag. My house is a block from Carmichael’s bookstore in Crescent Hill, so I’m never without quality reading material. Having a good book or magazine on hand helps me curb the temptation of aimless scrolling on my phone, which is, of course, always in my bag, but it’s probably the one thing in there that I wish I could leave behind.”

Where to find what’s in Laura’s bag: 1. Clayton & Crume Chestnut Medium Tote, available at claytonandcrume.com. 2. Belle Monde Boutique Chanel Camellia Flowers Sunglasses, purchased at bellemondeboutique.com. 3. A Method Protection Powder, available at theAmethod.com. 4. A Method Brighten Eyes, available at theAmethod.com. 5. SKYN Lounge Zen SKYN Tinted SPF Primer color collection, available at skynlounge.com.

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ince one of the themes of the June issue is Outdoor Living, I thought I would discuss what can be seen by looking up outside at night. In around 150 BCE, a Greek astronomer made an amazing discovery. Using around 200 years of records gained through nakedeye astronomy, he discovered something called the “Precession of the Equinox.” The Solar System can be viewed as a disc of material revolving around the Sun, containing the eight planets, numerous asteroids and other debris leftover from the formation of the Sun. In ancient times, it was believed that all of that was revolving around the Earth. This disc, called the “Plane of the Ecliptic,” also includes the constellations that make up the signs of the Zodiac. The Moon revolves around the Earth at an angle relative to this plane, moving up and down through it. Eclipses, both Solar and Lunar, can only occur when the Moon is in that plane, in line with the Earth and the Sun. If you draw an imaginary line from the Sun, through the Earth and onto those Zodiacal constellations, it will pick out a point among those “fixed” stars. If you do this on the day of the Vernal Equinox

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(that day in the Spring when the daytime hours exactly equal those of the nighttime), that point will be in some particular constellation (currently Pisces). What Hipparchus discovered was that this point moves, or “precesses” through the Zodiac until it makes a complete circuit, and this circuit takes almost 26,000 years. In 2160, it will move from Pisces into Aquarius, which was the inspiration for

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the song from the play “Hair” called “The Age of Aquarius.” (“Hair” was my favorite play during the 1970s. I must have seen it half a dozen times at the Aquarius Theater in Los Angeles.) What I find remarkable about this discovery was that Hipparchus had only limited data to work with, and only naked-eye astronomical data at that, to calculate the exceptionally long period of this circuit.

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It is not clear what Hipparchus thought was moving. Was it the ring of constellations revolving around the Earth? Was it some feature of the rotation of the Earth? Today, we understand it better. The Earth rotates with the axis of rotation at an angle to the plane of the Solar System of 23.5 degrees. It almost certainly began with the axis perpendicular to that plane but was hit by some massive object in its early history which knocked it awry. Many think that a collision with a Mars-sized object is what created the Moon, blasting a large part of the Earth into orbit around it. It is the angle of the axis of rotation of the Earth that accounts for the seasons. In the summer, the Northern Hemisphere is closer to the Sun, while the Southern Hemisphere is farther away. Now, this axis of rotation wobbles like a top, whose spin rate is decreasing. That is, not only does the top rotate around its axis, but its axis also rotates. The precession of the Earth’s axis makes a complete circuit every 26,000 years. So, even though Hipparchus got the details wrong, and held a geocentric view of the planets, it is still extraordinary that he was able to observe and calculate this phenomenon to the degree of precision that he did. V Steve Humphrey has a Ph.D. in the history and philosophy of science, with a specialty in the philosophy of physics. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Email him at steve6100@gmail.com.

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ourbons Bistro celebrated its 16th year in business on Frankfort Avenue with a special dinner on April 21. Guests enjoyed a three-course dinner prepared by Executive Chef Jereme McFarland, perfectly paired with a flight and cocktails from Peerless Bourbon. Guests also had an opportunity to meet and hear from Master Distiller Caleb Kilburn. 1. Cynthia Mitchell, Sally Fangman and Marty Becher. 2. Neal and Melanie Robinson with Jason Brauner.

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n Friday, April 23, the Kentucky Derby Museum hosted its 34th Annual Gala with The Voice as the Media Sponsor of the event. The night featured cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres, followed by a seated dinner, dessert and live music.

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14. Allen Northcutt, Ellen Mershon, Claire Alagia 13. John Hoselton and Creighton and Debbie Tanner Mershon. with 12. Kristen and Gary Jensen.

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Opening Night at Churchill Downs Photos by MARVIN YOUNG

hurchill Downs and The Fund for the Arts joined together on April 24 to kick off Derby week and celebrate Louisville’s extraordinary arts community with the 2021 Awards in the Arts. Attendees witnessed a variety of musicians, dancers, live performances, visual artists and thrilling Thoroughbred races. Guests were encouraged to dress up in a signature headpiece and to wear orange in the spirit of creativity and encouragement.

1. BioGlitz. 2. D.E.S.T.I.N.E.D Dance Company. 3. Hot Sauce Brass Band. 4. Kacy Jackson. 5. Matthew Kauffman, LaVon Fisher-Wilson, Martha Nichols-Pecceu, Jake Thiessen, Kristian Anderson, Ken Clay, Gianna Bennet and Christen Boone. 6. Kent Taylor and Connie Leonard from WAVE3 with Ken Clay.

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Fashion and FURiends Photos by ANDREA HUTCHINSON

he Humane Society of Oldham County invited ”local celebrities” and their pets to model the latest spring styles from Mainstream Boutique in Crestwood and Sam Meyers in St. Matthews on April 24. The event included music, food, vendors, a silent auction and a short dog training demonstration. 3

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10. Lily Angeline, Jo Ross and Bobbi Dewey. 11. Bella. 12. Nick Hyde with Cassandra and Wesley Kelly. 13. Stella and Rachel Kellington.

6. Frankie and Donna Carman. 7. Tina Breitensein with Dawn and Rachel Dawson. 8. Devan Lindemier and Molly. 9. Marion Dement and Beau.

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MOVE YOUR PAWS FOR A CAUSE AND WALK FOR ETHAN AND FRIENDS! 27th Annual Waggin’ Trail Walk for the Animals

June 4 - 6, 2021

Grrr-ab your leashes and your four-legged best friend(s) for the Kentucky Humane Society’s virtual charity walk! Register and get a cool Ethan & Friends T-shirt, then invite friends and family to support your walk. Your participation means the world to the dogs, cats and horses at KHS. Matching Gift Sponsor:

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he Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) hosted “Carrots & Cocktails at Chestnut Hall” on April 25 for a group of VIP invited guests to offer a toast of gratitude to the organization’s newest benefactor, Mr. Bill Carstanjen and his family, for the gift they have given the horses of the TRF herd of 500 retired racehorses and racehorses across the U.S. Guests enjoyed an informal afternoon on the porch to meet the herd, see the barn and kick-off Derby week at this beautiful new event venue.

Carrots & Cocktails at Chestnut Hall Photos by DAVE NAJEWICZ

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8. Tod Head, Alyssa Carinder, Farm Manager at Chestnut Hall, Laurie Lukas, 2. Elizabeth Rosenberg, D. Wayne Lukas, Kathy Davis, Cherry Baugher. Julio Rubio, Kim Weir. 3. Music by Fireflying, 9. Kim Weir. Kim & John D’Amato. 1. Bill Carstanjen, Grace Carstanjen, Cathy Shircliff, Jim & Bev Shircliff.

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Biscuits & Bourbon Photos by KATHRYN HARRINGTON

he Kentucky Derby Museum hosted a southern-inspired brunch along with live music, unlimited Kentucky bourbon, mimosas and Bloody Marys on April 28 with The Voice as the Media Sponsor of the event. Ticketholders who purchased a Churchill Downs Box Seat topped off their brunch with a day at the races.

1. Dale Reavy, Connie Freibert, Brenda Meredith, Michelle Andrews, Joan Mueller and Beth Browning. 2. Andrea DeOrio,

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12. Hallee and Gregg Bridgeman. 13. Terry and Matt Hendricks. 14. Bob Baffert.

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Maker’s Mark Cask Strength Innovation Dinner

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n April 28, the Bourbon Festival invited guests to watch the Great Steamboat Race while sipping Maker’s Mark cask strength bourbons alongside a paired meal at the Levee Bourbon Lounge.

1. James and Jaclyn Duffy with Annie Dawson. 2. Chris and Lorie Minnich with Angel and Seon Latham.

4. Erin and Eric Schaefer. 5. Thomas Bolton and Randy Prasse. 6. Steve Coomes, Mari Heaney, Thomas Bolton and David Mandell.

3. Angie Redmon with Hayley and Shay Knifley.

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The 42nd Annual Derby Breakfast

1. Amy, Lisa and Nicole Hubbs. 2. Liz Bingham and Ryan Rogers. 3. Sally McConnell with Jodi and Mike Noble. 4. Susan Beck, Tina Durbin and Lee Nelson.

Photos by KATHRYN HARRINGTON

5. Andrew and Meredith Koon with Ron Wolz, Lynnie, Tinsley and Thomas Meyer.

ouisville’s Historic Homes Foundation invited guests to start their Derby Day off right with the 42nd annual Derby Breakfast presented by Blade & Bow Bourbon and The Voice as the Media Sponsor at Farmington Historic Plantation. Guests enjoyed a locally sourced, KentuckyProud, picnic brunch by Farm to Fork Catering, with an open bar and live music by The Misty Mountain String Band.

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6. Dave Celello, Guy Montgomery, Tim Montgomery, Genevieve Montgomery, Sara Celello, Beth Reiss, Terry Dikes and Shawn Dikes.

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7. Betsy and Dan Glaser with Mary and John Keyer. 8. Maizie Clarke. 9. The Hubbs Family. 10. Denise and Phil Cullen. 11. Janice Carter Levitch Humphrey and Steve Humphrey.

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Kentucky Oaks 147 Presented by Longines

Photos by AMBER CHALFIN, KATHRYN HARRINGTON and ANDREA HUTCHINSON

ans celebrated horse racing and honored breast and ovarian cancer survivors on April 30 at the 147th running of the Kentucky Oaks presented by Longines at Churchill Downs Racetrack. Malathaat, the early favorite of the 3-year-old fillies, led by jockey John Velazquez and trainer Todd Pletcher, took home the win and the garland of lilies. Oaks is the fourth highest attended horse race in the U.S. following the Triple Crown races.

1. Ron Padgett. 2. Sara and David Stemler. 3. Liz Bingham and Ryan Rogers. 4. Carrie Ketterman.

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5. Sonia Sanders, D. Edward Chaney, Cheryl Dunn, Avis Chaney, Adrienne Allen Brown and Jamaal Jackson. 6. Oaks Day Survivor Ceremony.

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7. Meagan and Amanda Paxton. 8. Britney Reed, Mitchelle Miles, Jill Frauhiger and Kiana Shaffer. 9. Garey and Miranda Faulkner. 10. Abe Lincoln and Rosie the Riveter. 11. David and Diana Davis. 12. Vera and Al Jackson.

13. Donna Tyler, Ginger Powers, Jessica Philpott and Kimberly Kearney. 14. Todd Pletcher and Malathaat. 15. Capt. Jack Sparrow, Hunter S. Thompson and Dan Boone.

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16. Megan Whitlock and Wade Myers.

21. Oaks Day Survivor Ceremony.

17. Van Hodge, Corey Jefferson, Ed Smith, Jason Montgomery, Ken Johnson, Donald White, Dale Laclair and Chris Thiessen.

22. Jose Ortiz with Obligatory.

18. Rachel Whitehawk.

23. Katie Daniel, Maria Sumpter, Melanie O’Leary and Katie Selby.

24. Tracy O’Toole, Alissa Carmichael, Barb Ferguson and Laurie Webb.

19. Bryna Hansen with Beth and John Ivey. 20. Miss Kentucky’s Outstanding Teen Landry Feldmeier and Miss Kentucky Alex Francke.

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Kentucky Derby 147 Photos by AMBER CHALFIN, KATHRYN HARRINGTON and ANDREA HUTCHINSON

he 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Racetrack on May 1 was a day unlike any other in recent memory with perfect weather, fewer attendees and all-inclusive food and drink. Medina Spirit won and took home the garland of roses, kicking off the 2021 race for the Triple Crown. The Run for the Roses winner, ridden by jockey John Velazquez, came into the race at 12-1 odds. Trainer Bob Baffert has now won a record-breaking seventh Kentucky Derby.

1. Bill Burch, Michelle Mudd, Francesca Rothschild and Lucas Mudd. 2. Kathy and Dick Rogers. 3. Steve Wilson. 4. Cameron Leaali,

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Dr. Francis Donnelly, Kaveh Zamanian, Michael Frezza, Michael Motamedi and Justin Pakdaman. 5. John Velazquez, Amr Zedan, Jill and Bob Baffert.

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6. Thomas, Lynnie and Tinsley Meyer with Ron Wolz.

7. Carrie and Jeff Ketterman. 8. Michael Sistrunk and Erin Gallagher. 9. Lindsey Brodsky and Jess Owens. 10. Faith Turner, James Derby, Jermaine Bibb, Ericka Baker, Lala Taylor and Kenny Cook.

11. Toni and Kent Walker.

12. David Grantz and Erica McDowell.

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13. Todd Hale and Manny Francia. 14. Tobi Obiwole. 15. Julie Smith and Andre Wilson. 16. Heather and Jackson Stewart. 17. Darren and DeAnna Martin. 18. Tori Kelly. 19. Ali Goodrich, Margaret Dumes and Laura Comer.

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21. Katy Spalding, Ali Besten, Liz Bingham, Ryan Rogers, Ali Abrahimia and Jim Woolery. 22. Stephanie, Ed and Cathy Stopher. 23. Eric Loney and Michelle Cattoor. 24. Brittney, Candace, Samantha, Malissa and Steve. 25. Gabrielle Harmon, Taylor Lumpkin and Senait Gebregiorgis.

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Lincliffe Derby Soirée

Photos by KATHRYN HARRINGTON and ANDREA HUTCHINSON

teve Humphrey and Janice Carter Levitch Humphrey hosted guests on May 2 at their home for a post-Derby soiree of cocktails, homemade Limoncello and BBQ overlooking the Ohio River. Music was provided by the Fund for the Arts in recognition of the Awards in the Arts 2021 and the media sponsorship provided by The Voice.

1. Sarah Levitch and Janice Carter Levitch Humphrey greeting Chet and Diane Lott and Jon Carloftis. 2. Steve Humphrey and guests. 3. Chet and Diane Lott. 4. Christa and Josh Marrillia. 5. Terry Meiners, Chuck Marshall, Steve Humphrey, Henry and Sharon Potter

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Lauren and Brooks 9. Steve Humphrey Humphrey, Jon Carloftis, Chet Anderson with Jeff with Karen and Hunter, Michael and Diane Lott. Gary Lawrence. Lafountain, 11. Stephen Lewis, 10. Randy, Elizabeth Scinta Douglas Riddle Marrzulena and and Seth Staples. and Jon Carloftis. Khandro Butler, 14. Sarah Lane Levitch, 12. Bernie Fineman, Levitch, Janice Kathy CarterKasey Maier, Carter Levitch Siebe, Sarah Michael Vine and Humphrey, Lane Levitch, Steve Jeff Baldwin. Levitch and Kathy Humphrey, Janice 13. John, Willow, Carter-Siebe. Carter Levitch

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Louisville Orchestra 2021-2022 Season Announcement

Photos by KATHRYN HARRINGTON

ouisville Orchestra board members, musicians and administration gathered at Nouvelle Bar & Bottle in NuLu on May 11 to announce the 2021-2022 season. Music Director Teddy Abrams gave a special speech to the attendees while they enjoyed wine and the patio at Nouvelle. 5. Allison Olsen, Karl Olsen and Sarah O’Hare. 6. Donna Parkes, Annie Daigle and Maria Semes. 7. Bryan Heath and Donna Parkes.

1. Scott Justice and Andrew Fleishman. 2. Lee Kirkwood, Kim Tichenor, Mariah Gratz and Gabe Lefkowitz.

3. Teddy Abrams, Kathy Karr, Lee Kirkwood, Tim Peace and Matthew Karr. 4. Teddy Abrams. 2

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Promise, Witness, Remembrance reflects on the life of Breonna Taylor, her killing in 2020, and the year of protests that followed, in Louisville and around the world. The exhibition explores the dualities between a personal, local story and the nation’s reflection on the promise, witness, and remembrance of too many Black lives lost to gun violence.

Made possible through support from The Ford Foundation.

Free admission & parking for everyone. Advanced ticket reservation strongly encouraged and face masks required.

Amy Sherald (American, born 1973) Breonna Taylor, 2020 Oil on canvas © Amy Sherald. Courtesy Amy Sherald. Photo: Joseph Hyde

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on Edward Etherton Sr., 83, beloved husband of Valerie, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at his residence in Louisville surrounded by his family. He was born August 24, 1937, in Huntington, West Virginia. Don was an ingenious inventor who held several patents on his inventions, a successful local business owner and a pioneer of the sign industry in the Greater Louisville area from 1968 to 2001. He loved to be on, in and around the water, boating and swimming with family and friends with a smile on his face. Don loved traveling with his family, exploring parts known and unknown with the sole intention of making memories to look back on with love and laughter. He was a proud member of the Power Squadron and a Kentucky Colonel. Don is preceded in death by his parents, James R. Etherton II, Ruth Etherton and his brother James R. Etherton III. Don is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Valerie, son Bradley Gratz Etherton (Devon), daughters Rhonda Elaine Etherton and Cheryl “Cheri” Renee Conway (Steve), half-sister Rebecca Etherton, grandchildren Cameron Rudd (Alli), Sherman Wetherby, Elliott Wetherby and Giada “Gigi” Etherton, great-granddaughter Kylie Rudd, sisters-in-law, Sherry Johnson (Samuel), Melonie Isham, nieces Stacy Fowler (David), Melissa Gavin (Brian Shepherd), Morgan Zane (Kenneth), a nephew Jay Etherton (Carla), six great-nephews and five great-nieces. Louisville Memorial Gardens Funeral Home East was in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be made at lmgfuneralhomeeast.com

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