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Lost IN Lou Thursday, OCTOBER 23, 2014

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Part Five

We love Louisville. A lot. So once more we chose to go down the rabbit hole and explore the city’s known and lesser known sights, sounds and even tastes. So sit back and enjoy the fifth installment of Lost in Lou.

Louisville Pure Tap Opened in 1879, the Crescent Hill Reservoir has been a fixture in Louisville for over 130 years. Why is this place so cool, and unique to most parts of the country? Well, there are not too many pumping stations and reservoirs from this era left, nationwide, and even fewer that still function and provide a necessary service to their cities. The Crescent Hill Reservoir, designed by Charles Hermany who helped design the Louisville Water Works, as well as water systems in Frankfort and Bowling Green. He based the design on a Gothic design from a building on the river Rhine in Germany. Inside are still the original valves that were opened, closed and supplied Louisville with clean water – a respite for a city that had been plagued with cholera in pryor decades.

Water is pretty dull, right? No taste, no color. Think again, because Louisville Water who produce our favorite Louisville Pure Tap have quite an interesting story. As anyone in Louisville will testify, our water is probably the best in the country, or at the very least – the tastiest, and now there is proof. Last year 12,000 water utility professionals tasted samplings from 20 different cities at the American Water Works Conference. And our very own River City came out on top. Best of all, the water in Louisville is a great value as well as great tasting. For every $3 bottle of water you buy at concerts or festivals, you could fill that same bottle 7,000 times with Pure Tap for the same cost. And who can we credit with offering us this fine thirst-quenching nectar? Well, a good place to start is the Crescent Hill Reservoir.

Today Louisville Water supplies 850,000 people with fresh, clean and safe water at a rate of 124 million gallons of Pure Tap every single day.

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FALL EDITION

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A Note From The Publisher Crisp, fall leaves are piling up and what better way to spend these chilly days than with some Louisville staples like a glass of bourbon or perhaps satisfy your sweet tooth with local, homemade candy. Coincidentally, both are featured in this week's cover story as we delve into Part Five of “Lost in Lou.” Enjoy reading as The Voice-Tribune transforms into a tourist in our own city and explores the quirky and interesting things that make Louisville so unique. Favorites include Cherokee Park, Pure Tap water and Crescent Hill Reservoir. While bathing suit season is still months away, maintaining a smooth touch is always in season. For this week’s business profile read all about European Wax Center, specializing in pleasant and stress-free waxing experiences for over a decade and discover the science behind the wax (A4). Lori Kommor sits down with nationally recognized skincare specialist, Dr. Greg Brown to discuss his new hair care line, Renessence. Most widely known for his international beauty product line, ReViVe, Dr. Brown introduces this first of its kind product sure to give you the longer, healthier hair we all desire (A5). Sports kicks off this week with none other than Big Blue Madness. We were there to capture the mayhem that is UK Basketball as Coach Calipari showed off his nine McDonald’s All-Americans and Drake showed his love for all things blue (B1). Meanwhile, miles ahead the red half of the city enjoyed their first taste of Cardinals basketball with the Red-White scrimmage. We were there to catch all the action (B5) while our own Cards insider Mike Rutherford gives us his hoops thoughts on B2. Steve Kaufman gives his thoughts on the Cats' heavy defeat to LSU and we have our weekly dose of Verbal Scrimmage with Tony Vanetti and of course Drake's biggest fan – Matt Jones (B6). Society was jam packed as the Belle of Louisville rang in her centennial birthday bash. Hundreds of supporters gathered along the Waterfront to wish the Belle a Happy 100th Birthday (C4) while across the way, St. Xavier also celebrated a milestone 150 Years as an educational institution (C8). Joey Wagner and Jason Brown hosted their annual Pink Prom at Mellwood Arts Center, all in aid of Susan G. Komen (C10) and Jewish Hospital and St. Mary’s Foundation awarded men and women in our community who display excellence in leadership, innovation and service at the 19th Annual Doctors’ Ball held at the Louisville Marriott Downtown (C14). Life takes a look at Bittners designer, Christopher Prather and what took him from the medical lab to one of the most premier design firms in the country and how he expects another 160 years of esteemed success (D1). Our taste testers set out to Dickey’s Barbeque in search of what makes the largest barbeque chain in the world so unique and how they’re able to capture the true essence of what makes Kentucky barbeque some of the best (D4). To round out this issue we have a special installment of “Table for One” as our resident dating and relating expert shares her experiences of being single in the city with a healthy dose of love and laughter and some frog kissing along the way (D4). As you peruse this week’s issue, don’t forget to turn to our Special Section that covers all things Holiday Entertaining so you can get a head start on this year’s shopping, cooking, hosting and the best way to ensure a flawless, in-law filled holiday season. Relax and Enjoy!

Cherokee Park What does the iconic Central Park in New York City have in common with Louisville?

The answer is that Frederick Law Olmsted, father of landscape architecture and co-designer of Central Park also designed one of Louisville’s favorite spots of beauty and tranquility – Cherokee Park. Designed and completed in 1891, the 409-acre plot of land is now home to every outdoor activity imaginable. A 2.4 mile scenic loop treats runners and walkers to a perfect circuit around the park, passing such landmarks as Hogan’s fountain, as well as the statue of Daniel Boone that is situated at the entrance of the park on Eastern Parkway. Lesser known is the fact that the statue of Boone was toppled by vandals decades ago, while the bronze turtles in the fountains were also victims to repeated theft, often discarded in various mischievous locations throughout the park. Today though, Cherokee park is home to picnics, dog walkers, ultimate frisbee players, kite flyers, yoga, kickball, soccer, softball, hiking, cycling, rugby, golf, mountain bikers, archers and every other activity under the sun. A real Louisville treasure, courtesy of Mr. Olmsted.

While bourbon, horse racing, baseball bats and basketball might be Louisville’s better known exports, there is one lesser known bite-size piece of The Bluegrass that is as quintessentially Louisville as the rest – the humble Modjeska. A lot of people love marshmallows, even more adore caramel – and that’s exactly what a Modjeska is: marshmallow encased in soft buttery caramel. But many people don’t know the history of this little treat, and how it came to be named after a famous Polish actress. It all starts in the 19th century when Helena Modjeska or – Madame Modjeska appeared in Louisville on numerous occasions at The Opera House. At the same time, a French confectioner named Anton Busath came to Louisville from Alsace, France and opened a candy store on Fourth Street. Six years after Madame Modjeska’s final performance in Louisville, Busath perfected his marshmallow/caramel concoction. As a tribute to the actress, the candy was named in her honor. And as a gesture of goodwill and gratitude, her autographed portrait hung in the store until 1947 when the store burned down. With the holidays fast approaching, Edgar Busath (Anton Busath’s son) asked local friend and fellow confectioner Rudy Muth if he could use his store to make the Modjeska’s for family and friends. With the Busath store failing to reopen, Rudy Muth was given the secret recipe, and to this day, now in it’s fourth generation, Muth’s on Market Street is an essential stop to pick up a taste of Louisville and its history.

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While the Modjeska is the lesser known Louisville institution, one treat we all know and love dearly is bourbon, and more specifically the Old Fashioned. The Old Fashioned existed before it was named so. But it was Louisville that gave the beverage its iconic name, more specifically at the Pendennis Club. So what makes an Old Fashioned what it is? We spoke to January Miller, bartender at 21c Museum Hotel right here in Louisville, to see what makes the perfect Old Fashioned. “There is the drink with the same ingredients as the Old Fashioned that existed before the Pendennis Club, and then there is the Old Fashioned as popularized by the Pendennis Club, which was given the name there,” explains Miller. “The difference between those cocktails is that the Pendennis version muddles (mashes) the cherries and orange slices. So you get the juice and the zest and pith and then you top that up slightly with soda water.” “If you go to any bar in Louisville that is known for cocktails, you’re able to get a good Old Fashioned. It’s a perfect cocktail, with the three best things - liquor, sugar and bitters. Those are my three favorite things.”

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Profile

Family Comes First

Editors Note: This article is part four of a series running in October to recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month. By BREANNA PRICE Contributing Writer

ou’d think it would be difficult to make the choice between going on vacation for a week with your family versus starting treatment for the breast cancer you just found out you had. On the one hand, you have fun with your loved ones and try to forget about the hard times ahead, but you then risk allowing the cancer to progress further. On the other, you begin grueling chemo treatments and countless hospital visits and tests, but your chances of having a vacation with your family in the future increase. So, which would you choose? How do you balance family and fine fettle? It was the question Kim Baker, president of the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts and mother of three, had to consider when she was diagnosed in May 2011. For Baker, the question wasn’t as hard as you might imagine. It wasn’t even a debate: family came first. “I really remember it clearly because we always take a family vacation around that time of year,” Baker says. “Things went pretty quickly, but when I realized that I had been diagnosed and they wanted me to start treatment, I had to make a decision about whether or not to postpone the vacation. And I just decided that I wanted to take that family vacation, and so I did. I went to the beach.” Baker speaks so matter-of-factly you’d think she had decided between getting skim or 2% milk at Kroger. “I talked to people, and they said, ‘You’re going to have a long treatment process ahead of you, so you should take

this time and enjoy it with your family,’” Baker further explains. “So that’s what I did. I knew that this time would be precious for me because I was aware of how things could go.” And things could have gone very differently indeed. Baker had been diagnosed with stage II-B breast cancer and was estrogen progesterone negative. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation website, this means that Baker’s tumor was larger than 2cm and less than 5cm, and had spread to nearby lymph nodes. “My doctor said, ‘Think of it this way. This is a very aggressive cancer, but the good news is that it’s found and can be easily treated.’” But still, it was more easily said than done. Chemo was next. “For me, the hardest part [of the chemo] was towards the end. It was just the feeling that I had very little energy. I’m a mother of three girls, and at the time, Georgia Mae was celebrating her second birthday while I was going through treatment,” Baker says. “I had a lot of friends and family and coworkers who helped out so much, and one of the things they did was take the girls out because I didn’t want them to miss out on anything. And I think that was the hardest part because I was just missing out on spending time with the girls in a really active way.” It’s clear from Baker’s actions that living actively with her family is the most important thing she can do with her time, and it’s a feeling that she hopes Georgia Mae, along with her elder daughters Samantha and Olivia, also have about the significance of friends and family. “Before that, I don’t think that they had ever seen so many people show such support and care,” Baker explains. “I don’t know if they recognized it for

what it was then, and maybe they still have not, but I know when they get older they will.” After finishing chemotherapy, Baker had a double mastectomy, and following the testing and complete removal of seven affected lymph nodes, she was declared cancer-free in Nov. 2012. “Although they say the chances of it coming back are not very big, I know too many people that have gone through it, so I know it does come back and it can come back,” Baker says. But even with this reality, Baker is looking to the future, focusing on her family and her

work at The Kentucky Center but also aiming to stay more aware of her own state of health. “I would say that’s one thing I’d like to say to women. You know, we get really busy. We take care of everyone except ourselves and we don’t always pay attention to how we’re feeling and to our health, and when someone makes a comment about seeing a doctor you might brush it off. That’s sort of what I did because I had a million other things to worry about. But I probably wouldn’t have had such a mess ahead of me had I been more mindful.”

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Business Profile European Wax Center: Quick and Painless

By APRIL CORBIN Contributing Editor

ristie Hoffman remembers the first time she went in for a Brazilian wax. She was living in Muncie, Indiana, at the time and only one salon in the entire tiny college-town provided the service. It took place in an unwelcoming closet-sized room in the back of an all-purpose salon. It was painful, and it was expensive. Not surprisingly, she did not become a repeat customer. “So many women are afraid of waxing,” says Hoffman, recalling her own awkward introduction to the beauty treatment. “They’ve had a harrowing experience with it themselves, or in their mind they are picturing a scene from a movie like “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” where it’s painful and done in a comical way.” When done right, however, waxing isn’t painful. The beauty treatment isn’t supposed to leave you howling like Steve Carell did on the big screen. Hoffman knows that better than anybody now. She’s the designated manager at European Wax Center on Rudy Lane in Middletown. “Waxing is all we do,” she explains. That’s a big deal. While any licensed cosmetologist has learned and been tested in waxing facial hair, many haven’t received extensive training in other parts of the body. The staff at European Wax Center does. Before any of them are allowed to work with customers, they receive weeks of full-time training and conduct practice runs on fellow staff and volunteers until they are 100 percent comfortable with the science behind waxing and the specialized method the center uses. European Wax Center uses a four-step process. It begins with a pre-wax cleanse that removes makeup, oil or lotion from the skin and continues with a pre-wax oil that ensures the wax adheres only to the hair and not the skin. Only then does the actual hair-removal happen using a hard, strip-less wax called Comfort Wax, which is trademarked and exclusive to European Wax Centers. Afterward, the skin is pampered with an ingrown hair serum or calming cream.

“I won’t lie to anybody and say it feels like nothing. There is a little bit of discomfort, but it’s virtually painless,” says Hoffman, who was a customer of a different European Wax Center franchisee here in Louisville before becoming the manager at the Rudy Lane location. “The products we use make a big difference.” People are catching on, too. Word-of-mouth has been a huge boon to the new business, which opened in August. Hoffman continues, “We are getting a lot of people in who

say, ‘Oh, my friend told me I have to give waxing another shot. They said it’s not really that bad.’” To further entice the hesitant, European Wax Center offers a complimentary wax to every new customer. It’s a promotion that goes back to the company founders, siblings David Coba, Joshua Coba and Jessica Coba, who opened their first salon a decade ago in southern Florida. The Cobas stressed offering a painfree and stress-free experience. “We want to give our customers a posh, beautiful, spa-like experience,” says Hoffman. From the lobby to the seven private waxing rooms, much attention has been put into putting together a relaxing atmosphere for clients. The décor is stylish and minimal, keeping the spaces feeling sterile and safe, but also airy and welcoming. All the while, soothing music filters through the in-ceiling speakers. According to Hoffman, the most popular treatments conducted at the center are for eyebrows and Brazilians, though the center will wax any and all body parts on women— underarms, back, lips, stomach, etc. When it comes to male clients, the salon does not offer the so-called “bro-zilian”—the male version of the popular Brazilian wax embraced by many women—but it will wax any other part of the body, including toes, nose, back or chest. Not surprisingly, women make up the vast majority of business. Repeat customers can take advantage of one of the many bundled wax packages offered at the salon. Buying in bulk can save hundreds of dollars a year for reg-

Business Briefs

FORECASTLE FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTES $50,000 TO FUND ENVIRONMENTAL WORK

The Forecastle Foundation, a non-profit organization promoting local and international environmental education and conservation, has donated $50,000 to help conservation projects in Kentucky and Brazil. Kentucky Natural Lands Trust (KNLT), an organization that works to preserve and restore the state’s remaining wildlands received a donation of $25,000. The money will fund the purchase of land in the Pine Mountain project, the largest landscape level conservation project ever undertaken in the state, in an area that serves as a migration path and refuge for hundreds of species, some of which are found nowhere else in the world. In a striking illustration of the interconnectedness of life on earth, the project in Kentucky is linked to the Foundation’s second project in Parana, Brazil, by the migration of several neotropical species. The Guayaki Foundation, an organization that has pioneered a sustainable development model that empowers local indigenous communities in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay to regenerate and protect the Atlantic Rainforest, also received a check for $25,000. The collaborative project with the Forecastle Foundation will help ensure restoration, preservation and long-term stewardship of 3,000 acres of South American Atlantic rainforest. In 2013, funding from the Forecastle Foundation ensured education for 150 students at the Mangueirinha Indigenous Reserve, and the planting of nearly 500 trees. By mid-2015, Guayaki Foundation hopes to accomplish the goal of planting 2,400 trees and establishing a long-term stewardship plan at the Marrecas Indigenous Reserve in Parana, Brazil. The Forecastle Foundation is the 501(c)(3) non-profit environmental activism arm of the Forecastle Festival, which is held annually at Louisville’s Waterfront Park. The Foundation works each year to benefit conservation work in highly-threatened, biological hot spots. The Forecastle Festival currently serves as the largest contributor to the Forecastle Foundation. Since it’s inception in 2011, The Forecastle Foundation has contributed nearly $100,000 to education and conservation efforts in Kentucky and beyond.

BEN BRIDWELL IS NOVEMBER ARTIST OF THE MONTH AT GALLERY 104

Ben Bridwell is a self-taught award winning metal sculptor. Working in stainless steel and aluminum he has created numerous abstract and whimsical sculptures in addition to large fountains and conference tables for private and corporate collectors. He is well known for his risk taking contemporary styles and a unique ability to transform sheets of metal into stunning functional works of art. Bridwell enjoys the collaborative process that takes place when working with other artists, architects, or designers for large scale pieces. While his work is shown in art galleries across the country, Bridwell works primarily on a commission only basis, meaning pieces are designed and made to order. It is his desire through art, to reveal the inherent beauty within some of the metals we commonly use. The textures colors and shapes available from many metals are often taken for granted and sometimes not used to their full advantage. Bridwell reflects on his work by saying: “My background in metal fabrication and welding provided the framework from which my art has emerged.” Kathy Dowling, Executive Director, describes Bridwell’s work as: “Beautiful, colorful metal flowers and abstractions which greet visitors to LaGrange with oversized Jurassic-like joy.” Gallery 104 is owned and operated by the Arts Association of Oldham County. It is located at 104 E. Main Street, La Grange. Visit the gallery’s website at www.gallery104.org

21C MUSEUM HOTELS NAMED AS A RECIPIENT OF 2014 TRAVEL + LEISURE GLOBAL VISION AWARD

21c Museum Hotels has been presented with a 2014 Global Vision Award from Travel + Leisure magazine in the Culture category. The 2014 Global Vision Awards recognize hotels, tour operators, airlines and innovators that are transforming the way travelers see the world, now and in the future. The awards were juried by a distinguished group including Bonnie Burnham, president and CEO of the World Monuments Fund; Joseph Stiglitz, the Nobel Prize–winning economist and Anya Schiffrin, director of Columbia University’s media and advocacy program, and others. Winners are

ular waxers, and they can visit any European Wax Center location in the country for services. Hoffman says that becomes a big draw for customers who travel extensively or spend long stretches of time at a second home or on vacation. The packages do not include an expiration date either, which means if somebody falls off the waxing wagon they can jump back on whenever they like without having wasted money. “We want to make things as convenient as possible,” Hoffman added.

named in categories that include Sustainability, Culture, Conservation, Community, and Leadership. Conservancy Safaris Namibia, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and Naked Stables Private Reserve in China are among this year’s honorees. The full list of 2014 Global Vision Award winners is featured on www.TravelandLeisure.com and in the November issue of Travel + Leisure magazine. “We are thrilled to be included in this group of organizations that share our missions of community building and preservation,” said Steve Wilson, Founder and CEO of 21c Museum Hotels. “My wife and I started 21c to create a new kind of travel and cultural experience, with the belief that contemporary art can engage communities locally and connect them to the global conversation. We are excited to see the positive effects of our efforts within the communities we operate in, and we look forward to bringing the 21c experience to new markets.” Recognized by Travel + Leisure as an “an innovative hotel brand turning unexpected American cities into art-driven destinations,” 21c Museum Hotels was founded by Laura Lee Brown and Steve Wilson, contemporary art collectors who sought to marry their passion for urban revitalization with their vision of integrating contemporary art into daily life. 21c is an inventive union of genuine hospitality, thoughtful design, and culinary creativity — all anchored by a contemporary art museum that is open, free of charge, to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The company operates properties in Louisville, Cincinnati, and Bentonville, Arkansas, and has historic renovations under construction in Durham and Lexington. The company is also developing hotels in Oklahoma City, Kansas City and Nashville. With over 30,000 square feet of contemporary art exhibition space across the three current properties, 21c presents thought-provoking exhibitions and collaborates with local arts organizations and non-profits to create a full roster of cultural programming. In early 2015, 21c Museum Hotel Durham will launch in the rehabilitated Historic Hill building on North Corcoran Street, and will feature 125 guest rooms, 10,500 square feet of contemporary art exhibition space, and Counting House restaurant. For reservations or to learn more about 21c Museum Hotels, visit www.21cMuseumHotels.com.

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Editorial & Opinion

The Media Are Much Scarier than Ebola

hy do some cans who have contractthings scare ed Ebola is two -- both of people more whom had direct contact than others? with an Ebola patient. As One reason is that peoLinda Chavez points out ple engage in a rational in the New York Post, last CREATORS.COM assessment of risk and year, about 30,000 Amerconclude the appropriate icans died of the flu, yet level of fear. For example, people feel free to walk alone most Americans don’t get flu shots. at midnight in Times Square but not in Central Park It’s all because of the mass media. Ebola dominates because they have made a rational assessment: Times the news as much as the terrorist attack at the Boston Square, which at midnight is almost as bright as day and marathon dominated the media. filled with people -- usually tourists -- is safer than CenNor is there a right-left divide here. In general, the tral Park. left has been far more hysteria prone than the right -A second reason is that emotions rather than reason heterosexual AIDS in America; the number of girls cause people to fear something. Some years ago I was dying from anorexia; the “rape culture” on American a guest on the television show “Politically Incorrect,” campuses; the likely destruction of life as we know it the Bill Maher-hosted predecessor to his current HBO as a result of fossil fuels -- these are a few the many show, “Real Time with Bill Maher.” One of the other left-wing-generated hysterias. But there’s no left-right guests was the late Christopher Hitchens. At one point, divide on Ebola. My wife and I so admire the conservahe lit up a cigarette. There were some negative reactions, tive magazine, The Weekly Standard, that we each have so I looked at the audience, and asked: “If you think the our own subscription. Yet it just featured a piece titled smoke from this cigarette is endangering your health, “Six Reasons to Panic.” clap.” As for Africa, here’s something to consider: AccordMost of the audience did. ing to the World Health Organization, in 2012, 627,000 To understand the absurdity of that response, one Africans died of a disease. But it wasn’t Ebola. It was must understand that the show took place in a studio malaria. Why no concern about that? Because malaria in which the audience was seated a good 50 feet from won’t touch anyone in the Western world, and therefore the set, and well above it. It is inconceivable that any the media never mention it. The obsession with Ebola smoke reached anyone in the audience -- and, of course, rather than malaria is First World narcissism. it wouldn’t matter if any had. The fear that secondhand If Americans seek reasons to panic, at least two smoke from one far away cigarette was endangering any- things rationally qualify: The Islamic State and all the one’s health was emotion-based, not reason-based. other Muslim terror groups whose greatest desire is to Then there is a third reason that explains why people murder and maim as many Americans as possible; and fear certain things more than others: media attention. Iran on the verge of making a nuclear weapon. It is almost impossible to overstate the power of mass It would be a better world if the media were preoccumedia. If the mass media of a society constantly com- pied with those two issues. But for two weeks, they have municate something -- anything -- most of the society only mentioned the former in between reports on Ebola. will believe it. Without mass media, none of the total- And they almost never mention the latter. itarian regimes of the 20th century would have been Of course, it is possible that the mass media may possible. Totalitarianism is a new phenomenon because end up right on this issue. But track records matter, and mass media is a new phenomenon. the media’s track record is shameful. For half a centuIt is likely that the mass media are the primary rea- ry, just about every health and social hysteria has been son for the current profound fear of Ebola that perme- manufactured or abetted by these media, especially teleates American society. vision news. How profound? If the passenger seated next to them That is why the media are so frightening. There on an airplane coughs, many Americans wonder if they doesn’t appear to be anything that they cannot persuade are at risk of contracting Ebola. According to a Wash- most people, in any country, to believe. ington Post poll, two thirds of Americans fear an epiDennis Prager’s latest book, “Still the Best Hope: demic in the United States, and four in 10 said they are Why the World Needs American Values to Triumph,” was somewhat or very worried that a family member may published April 24, 2013 by HarperCollins. He is a nationcontract the disease. ally syndicated radio show host and creator of PragerUniThis is at a time when the total number of Ameri- versity.com.

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Conversations with Lori Kommor

LORI KOMMOR CONVERSATIONS WITH LORI KOMMOR

Dr. Brown Ahead of the Game dition. That’s particularly significant as practically everyone experiences some degree of thinning and/or hair loss throughout his or her lifetime.

KOMMOR: Can you explain the 3-step process and the importance of each one? DR. BROWN: • Follicle Forever Shampoo removes harmful debris – dead cells, oil, sebum, product buildup – which strangles the follicle that leads to unhealthy hair. Its unique blend of ingredients results in a renewed, healthier scalp; as a result, you keep the hair you have longer. • Follicle Forever Conditioner is a deep conditioning moisturizer that delivers essential nutrients to the follicle for superior volume, shine and manageability. Hair is nourished and instantly renewed for a noticeably fuller, thicker, healthier appearance. • Follicle Forever Serum, the exclusive cornerstone of the Renessence renewal system, tackles hair loss by stimulating stem cells within the dormant follicle. The result: resurrection and maintenance of hair growth.

Dr. Greg Brown.

ouisville’s Dr. Greg Brown is a jack-of-alltrades. A plastic surgeon, Dr. Brown is also a scientist and founder of RéVive, an international beauty product line. The good Dr.’s newest creation is Renessence, a national hair care line aimed at thickening and growing hair, which was featured this year alongside its creator in Vogue Magazine. LORI KOMMOR: What differentiates Renessence from other hair renewal systems? DR. GREG BROWN: It’s the first-ever product that addresses hair health, scalp renewal, and hair loss at the stem cell level. Competitive products focus primarily on circulatory and hormonal causes. Renessence is formulated with a proprietary, bioengineered peptide, Mirroirté™, which works at the molecular level to stimulate follicular stem cells. The cells are immediately rejuvenated, which kick-starts the renewal cascade that includes new hair growth. It’s important to note that Renessence works both as a preventative and an antidote for aging and thinning hair, no matter one’s age, gender or current hair con-

KOMMOR: You’ve collaborated with NY stylist Jordon Blackmore as your celebrity stylist. What was that experience like? DR. BROWN: It’s actually quite serendipitous; Jordan is a stylist I was introduced to five years ago by way of a W Magazine profile a friend of mine authored. The article mentioned that, like me, he is a Kentucky native. He started cutting my hair, a friendship developed and the more we talked I learned that not only was he a fellow Kentuckian, he also grew up in my great-grandfather’s former farmhouse in Verona, Kentucky, on Brown Lane, a street named after that same great-grandfather. Talk about coincidence! But most importantly, Jordan has devoted his career to addressing the issues of hair health, hair renewal and hair loss, which is synergistic with who we are as a brand, so his role as our celebrity stylist felt like a natural fit. KOMMOR: Will Renessence be as successful as your first creation, RéVive Skincare, and how

are they different? DR. BROWN: Absolutely! RéVive has been a true delight for me over the past 17 years…and has become an icon in the prestige beauty world. It was the first beauty brand to harness the anti-aging effects of bioengineered molecules; biotechnology was in its infancy when RéVive was first developed and has come a long way. Renessence is an extension of the concept of RéVive, i.e. bioengineered molecules to combat the aging process. Renessence incorporates a proprietary, recombinant (bioengineered) peptide to fight hair thinning and scalp aging. And coincidentally, we were able to have that bioengineered molecule created right here in Louisville by Peptides International. When RéVive was founded bioengineered molecules were not even commercially available and we had to partner with a biotechnology company in San Francisco. Additionally, RéVive is a prestige beauty product with limited distribution in specialty department stores, e.g. Neiman Marcus, Saks, Barneys New York, etc., while Renessence is targeted for much wider distribution and aimed at a mass and/or ‘masstige’ market demographic.

KOMMOR: How quickly does someone see results? DR. BROWN: Immediately for healthier, fuller, thicker-looking hair. For new growth it varies, but typically results will be noticeable within 60 to 90 days.

KOMMOR: Where is Renessence sold? DR. BROWN: Online at www.renessencehair.com, at select retailers in New York and Los Angeles, and exclusively in Louisville at Bays Boutique on Market Street in NuLu, and CaloSpa on Lime Kiln Lane.

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By STEVE KAUFMAN Contributing Writer

he Victorian-era mansion has an occupied coffin in the cellar, stories of ghostly appearances and yellow lawn flags around the perimeter of the property saying, “Literally, a haunted house!” But the Culbertson Mansion, in New Albany, is much more than simply another haunted house. It’s key to the history of this region in the 19th century, when the Ohio River was one of the most important commercial highways in the world. It’s central to the story of how wealthy people lived – not just how they built and furnished their homes, but also how they built and furnished their lives. However, the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, which owns and operates the 145-year-old mansion, doesn’t shrink from ghost tales but rather hosts regular Ghost Tours and Haunted House Tours, and on Saturday night, Nov. 1 (All Saints Day), it will feature the annual visit of the Queen of Halloween. Brave visitors can inspect the dimly lit upstairs corridors and peek into the empty rooms. Braver visitors can spend the night. When William S. Culbertson bought

the most prestigious property in New Albany in 1869, scaring little children was the furthest thing from his mind. A successful and innovative businessman, he also treasured the 19th century tenet of service honed by his Presbyterian upbringing. The richest man in the state of Indiana in the post-Civil War era, he funded the Culbertson Old Ladies Home for widows and the Cornelia Memorial Orphan’s Home. “He used his benevolence to make the quality of life better for all people in New Albany,” says Jessica Stavros, Indiana State Historic Site Manager at the mansion. While he may not have favored displays of ostentation, the 20,000-squarefoot, Second Empire-style, four-story home with French-style mansard roof he built was the wonder of New Albany. It had indoor plumbing and hot running water. Celebrated artists designed elaborate ceiling frescoes adorned with gold leaf and brass for the home. Some of the architectural details are exceptional, like the completely symmetrical oval stairwell that offers dizzying four-story views; and a prism in a stairwell window on the third floor that causSee Page A-8

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Homes From Page A-7 es a crystal chandelier in the second floor hallway to explode in rotating colors every morning at 11. The house was a wedding present for his second wife, Cornelia, whom he married in 1866. The builders were William and James Banes, and a complete set of their mid-19th century tools, tucked neatly into their tool chest, remains in the house today as part of the Historic Site. Culbertson died in 1899 with no children interested in occupying the house. The McDonald family bought the home at auction for $7,100. Two generations of that family owned it until 1942 and then it became home to the Bonnie Sloan Post of the American Legion. By the early 1960s, New Albany had little interest in a house that was old-fashioned, run down and would cost a lot to maintain or restore. In 1962, it was slated for demolition and a gas station was going to go in. (“They paved paradise, and put in a . . .”) A group of local citizens got together to stop the demolition, some even mortgaging their homes to buy the house and prevent the demolition, Stavros says. The group formed one of the state’s first preservation committees, Historic New Albany. In 1976, the state took it over as a historic house museum. If the property is indeed splendid, it was anything but after the Legion left. “They painted over everything,” Stavros says. An intensive 30-year project to peel off the paint has revealed 23 karat gold leafing and bronze, copper and silver trim. A non-profit, The Friends of the Culbertson House Mansion, supports the restoration by hosting tours, parties, balls, Victorian teas, renting the house out for parties and meetings and running a gift shop. The carefully reconstructed period furnishings are historically educational, and the luxurious architecture and decor are gorgeous reminders of a gilded age. But the big driver of funds and interest are the ghosts. Tours take visitors room by room and hallway by hallway, where lights have been known to flicker, radios and vacuum cleaners unplugged but running, smells of tobacco smoke and cooking can be detected, windows identified where human forms have been spotted by people walking or driving by. Part of the tour is William Culbertson’s “corpse,” resting peacefully in its basement coffin. So is it haunted? “I don’t know about ghosts,” Stavros says, “but I do think the house itself has a certain spiritual energy. As we’ve moved things around, scraping and sanding, those spirits have a way of coming alive.” On the other hand, she says, “there are a lot of people here in New Albany who are convinced of ghosts. And who am I to say they’re wrong?” The mansion is at 914 E. Main Street in New Albany. For information on tours or rentals, call 812.944.9600 or email Jessica Stavros at jstavros@indianamuseum.org or culbertsonmansionshs@indianamuseum.org. The web site is indianamuseum.org/Culbertson. Photos By CHRIS HUMPHREYS | The Voice-Tribune

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Imogene Harlow Clark, Imogene’s Mil- Lawrence Jones Middleton, 64, Veteran, Stock Broker, Atlas Brown Co-Founder linery Supply Owner Imogene Harlow Clark, daughter of Pauline Summers and William E. Harlow was born near Hiseville, Ky at the home of her maternal grandparents Larkin Hill Summers and Elizabeth “Lizzie” Steen. In January of 1940, she married Philip R. Clark. Imogene, in the mid 1950’s became schooled in the art of hat-making. Initially teaching hatmaking, she rapidly expanded into millinery supplies and formed in 1962 Imogene’s Millinery Supply in St. Matthews, Ky. Always a hat lover, she especially enjoyed wearing her creations to St. Mathews United Methodist Church where she was a long time member. Imogene was predeceased by her husband Phil in 1998. In spite of being an amputee, she remained independent and developed a strong support system of friends and family. Many admired her determination and upbeat attitude as she continued to be self-sufficient until 2011 when, at the age of 89, she relocated to an assisted-living facility close to her immediate family in Northern Ohio. Imogene is survived by her son Larkin Hill Clark (Karen) of Bay Village, Ohio and daughter Gene Philip Condon (Kevin) of Hudson, Ohio; grandchildren Craig Clark (Laura) of Mount Pleasant, S.C., Shannon Wiant (Mike) of Sheffield Village, Ohio, Christopher Condon of Arlington, Va., and Kellie Condon of Hudson, Ohio; great-grandchildren Alexis Clark and Jackson Clark, both of Mount Pleasant, S.C. A memorial service will be held Nov. 1, 11 a.m., at St. Matthews United Methodist Church, 119 Browns Lane, St. Matthews, Ky. Family visitation and a light luncheon will be held at the church following the service. Memorial donations may be made to St. Matthews United Methodist Church Gift Fund or the Alzheimer’s Association.

Manuel Tomas Dancel M.D., 88, Veteran, Dr. Dancel’s Family Medical Practice Owner

Manuel Tomas Dancel M.D., 88, died on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014. He was born on Dec. 25, 1925 in Solsona, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, the son of the late Vicente and Eulalia (Tomas) Dancel. Dr. Dancel graduated from Ilocos Norte High School in Laoag Ilocos Norte in 1948 and continued medical school at the University of St. Tomas, Philippines. He was married on April 20, 1959 to Remedios A. (Mata) Dancel, who preceded him in death on July 14, 2011. He and his wife operated the old Dr. Dancel’s Family Medical Practice for 24 years in Scottsburg. He was a lifetime member of American Martyrs Catholic Church and served in WW II as a Recognized Guerilla in the U.S. Army. In addition to his wife, Dr. Dancel was preceded in death by two brothers, Federico and Pedro Dancel and a sister, Rosa Ventura. Survivors include two daughters, Clarissa “Cleo” Dancel-Warren (David) and Michelle L. Dancel-Light (Steve); five sisters, Lucena Ericta, Encarnacion Silvano, Consuelo Ramos, Gregoria Roberto and Marina Miguel and his beloved pet dog, Missy. Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 at American Martyrs Catholic Church with burial in Scottsburg Cemetery. Visitation: 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21 at Collins Funeral Home in Scottsburg. Memorial contributions: His church c/o Collins Funeral Home. Online condolences:www.collinsfuneralhome.net.

Lawrence Jones Middleton, 64 passed away peacefully Oct. 13, 2014 at Baptist East Hospital surrounded by loving family. Larry was born April 11, 1950 to the late Charles Gibson Middleton Jr. and Katherine Jones Smith. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Julie Stratton Middleton, his children Lawrence (Alyson), Katty, Angus and Stuart Middleton; stepsons Kingsley and Grayson Schroering; grandchildren, Jones Middleton and Charlotte Middleton; stepgrandson Landon Boone; his brother, Charles G. Middleton (Rosemary) and many nieces, nephews and a host of loving friends. Larry graduated from Louisville Country Day School where he starred on the golf team. He attended the University of Kentucky and was a member of Phi Delta Theta which taught him how to dress and act like a southern gentleman. In 1971 he and friend Ace Hazelip started the Louisville clothing store of MARK FORE and STRIKE, bringing Palm Beach sports clothing to Louisville. He joined the US Army and was a part of the Medical Unit of the 5010 at Bowman Field. He cared for a number of veterans in the burn unit at Fort Sam Houston. In 1974 he began a career as a stock broker at Paine Webber; he later joined Hilliard Lyons and became a Vice President and the Branch Manager of its largest Branch. In 2003 he, along with Wayne Hancock and others, founded the Investment Advisory and Wealth Management firm of ATLAS BROWN, serving as president and CCO. His health took an adverse turn in 2004 and he retired in 2007. Larry was an accomplished golfer and enjoyed many successes as an amateur, earning the nickname of “Long Laramie.” If golf was his hobby, his avocation was following the thoroughbreds; his brother and he had a successful racing stable for many years with their best filly being the Grade 1 winner Countusin. During recent years he could be found handicapping and giving racing tips at the Turf Club as he had a gift for hitting the “tri.” He also had a remarkable gift for remembering events and stories, which he could recount with vivid excitement for friends and family-especially those in involving “Chicky,” Strassel, “Lippy” and the preacher among many. Larry was a member of Churchill Downs Turf Club, the Louisville Country Club, Dennbar Club and the Pendennis Club. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses at the Masonic Home Dialysis Center for the special care they gave to the “Boss.” – Memorial gifts to K.O.D.A. and Visually Impaired Preschool Services

Betsy Page, 65, English Teacher, Southeast Chrisitan Church Member

Betsy Page, 65, of Louisville, joined her heavenly father on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2014, after passing away at home with her family. Betsy was born in Cambridge, Mass., and her family moved to Louisville when she was eight years old. She graduated from Vanderbilt University, where she was a cheerleader and member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority, and also where she met Carl, her husband of 43 years. Betsy taught English at Lexington Catholic while Carl was in law school (in 1974 she was awarded the Kentucky Outstanding Teacher Award by the Kentucky Chamber

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of Commerce) and later worked at the Lexington Living Arts and Science Center. When she and Carl moved back to Louisville in 1976, she worked for the Louisville Area Chamber of Commerce until her sons were born, at which time she gave all of her love and energy to her family and to church and community work, including serving as president of the Chenoweth Elementary PTA. Betsy had a very strong faith—she was a discussion leader for Bible Study Fellowship, started several prayer and bible study groups, and was a faithful evangelist and supporter of mission work. She was a member of Southeast Christian Church, where she volunteered in the visitation ministry. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Betty Evans. She is survived by her husband, Carl R. Page; her oldest son Marshall Evans Page, his wife Jacqueline Allread Page, and their daughter Lily Alexandra Page; her younger son Creighton Kirkpatrick Page and his wife Caroline Churchill Page; her sister Patricia M. Flanary and her husband David A. Flanary; her brothers and sisters-in-law Robert E. and Mary Francis Page and Dow M. and Elaine P. Murphy; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 at Pearson’s, 149 Breckenridge Lane. Betsy’s funeral was at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 20 at Southeast Christian Church, 920 Blankenbaker Parkway, with burial in Cave Hill Cemetery. Betsy’s wish was that memorial contributions be made to the Beulah Mission Project, c/o Your Community Bank, St. Matthews Branch, 4510 Shelbyville Road, Louisville, Ky., 40207. The Beulah Project is a Christian mission to feed the stomachs and souls of the Nigerian poor and is led by Dr. Isaiah Olatoyan, whom Betsy and Carl met through Southern Seminary and who has been a great friend to them, as well as a role model of Christ’s humility and love.

Kenneth B. Schueler, 71, UofL Physical Plant Retiree

Kenneth B. Schueler, 71, of Louisville passed away Wednesday Oct. 16, 2014 at Norton Audubon Hospital. Ken was born January 3, 1943 to Edward Henry Schueler and Nell Stocker Schueler in Louisville, Kentucky. He was a former graduate of Waggener High School and attended the University of Louisville. He retired in 2013 after thirty eight years of service with the University of Louisville, Physical Plant at the Health Science Center. Ken was a locksmith by trade and a member of the Central States Locksmith Association. He also had served as the Mayor of the City of Norwood for many years, and a past member of Glenn Oaks Country Club, St. Mark’s Episcopal Church and a member of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew’s. He loved his Louisville Cardinals and enjoyed traveling to follow them on the road. Ken also was an avid model railroad enthusiast. Though, the activity he enjoyed most was spending time with his beloved granddaughters. Ken is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Susan Carol Brawner Schueler, his daughter Sarah Elizabeth “Beth” Carlton (Brent), and his two granddaughters Shelby Katherine Carlton, and Emma Elizabeth Carlton, and his brother Edward Terry Schueler. Memorial Service was 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 2822 Frankfort Ave. Visitation 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 at Pearson’s, 149 Breckenridge Lane. Memorial Contributions may be made to Crusade for Children, Kosair Children’s Hospital or St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Renovation Campaign.

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EAR ABBY: I am a retired widow, crippled with rheumatoid arthritis. Every October, I start dreading Halloween, which I consider to be a legal form of extortion. Living on Social Security, I really don’t want to waste money for candy. Also, it is difficult for me to get up and down every five minutes to hand out candy. Too many of the “children” are 16- to 19-year-old males. I have tried keeping the lights off and “hiding” in my bedroom, but I wake the next morning to find toilet paper in my trees and shrubbery. Once, my front door had been sprayed “Stingy Old Witch.” The police said they couldn’t act because I didn’t see who did it. Of course, even if I had seen them, they probably would have been in a costume. Do you have any suggestions? – GROUCHY GRANDMA IN AUSTIN, TEXAS DEAR GRANDMA: Yes. Because what you’ve done hasn’t worked, buy a large bag of inexpensive candy – they are often for sale at this time of year – and when the “extortionists” knock on your door, pay up. Because your physical condition makes it difficult for you to get up and down, enlist the help of a relative or neighbor to help you dole it out, or leave the bowl outside by your door with a note saying: “Take ONE.” ••• DEAR ABBY: I met a guy over the phone when he called my number by mistake. After a brief conversation, not particularly polite on my part, the call ended. Forty-five minutes later he called me back, saying he couldn’t stop thinking about me. I thought, “Who is this goofball?” Over time, my phone has been “pinging” with messages from him. He has sent his life story, photos and address. He even gave me his Social Security number and told me to run a check on him to see for myself that he’s legitimate. We have been talking for eight months and are making plans to meet. He lives in another state, but he has a sister in mine. Should I meet him in his hometown or let him come to me? I don’t believe this is a game-playing situation. I am 55 years young; he’s 64. We converse on FaceTime daily and at night we have Bible studies together via the Internet. He makes me happy. What is your opinion, and what should I do? – SWEPT AWAY IN GEORGIA DEAR SWEPT AWAY: Your romance seems almost like a Hallmark Channel love story – two strangers who connect because of a wrong number. However, have him visit you first, meet your family, friends and minister. THEN visit him in his hometown and meet HIS friends, children (if he has any), minister, etc. Don’t do this just once – give yourself enough time to get beyond the endorphin rush. He may turn out to

be Prince Charming, but a woman can never be too careful, and you need to proceed with your eyes wide open. If this becomes a successful relationship, it will be a wonderful “how did you meet?” story. ••• DEAR ABBY: My parents just informed me that they have not been practical about their finances. I suspected it based on the ratio of their salaries to their purchases, but it was confirmed during a conversation in which they said they have saved nothing for retirement. More disappointing, they both had advantages that would have set them financially for life had they been smart with their money. On the other hand, I save religiously, and I’m on my way to building the retirement I want for me and my wife. I feel bad for my parents, but I can’t help worrying that everything I am working for is being threatened by their poor choices and unwillingness to change how they deal with money. When I expressed concern that I would have to support them financially at some point because of this, I was made to feel selfish because of all the sacrifices they made for me over the years. Who is wrong here? – “BAD SON” IN BALTIMORE DEAR SON: Your parents are, for having blown the money they should have been saving and for trying to guilt you into supporting them. (By the way, they’re not alone. MANY Americans in their 50s and 60s have only now awakened to the fact that they won’t have enough – or any – money to supplement their Social Security.) The sacrifices parents make are supposed to be done out of love, not to indenture their children. If there is still time for them to sock away some savings for when they will no longer be working, I suggest they start now. (Suze Orman says that whether you’re in your 30s, 40s or 50s, it’s never too late to start saving for your financial future.) As a GOOD son, ask if they would like your help in investing it. DEAR ABBY: I am a 21-year-old woman from the Philippines. I have been insecure all my life. I know I have a pretty face, but I have a lot of scars on my legs from childhood. Because of this I am depressed, unhappy and insecure. I never wear shorts, skirts or dresses that show my legs. Do you think there is some guy somewhere who will love me despite my scars? I’m well aware that guys like sexy ladies with flawless skin. I hate the way my legs look, and I doubt I will ever find a husband. Please help me. – INSECURE LADY DEAR INSECURE: Please quit putting yourself down. Sometimes we women can be our most severe critics. If you stop looking for reasons men won’t like

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you and start concentrating on why they WILL, you may have better luck. Men like women who are fun to be around, who are kind, intelligent, honest and who don’t play games. A man who would reject you because of scars on your legs isn’t a person you need for a lasting, meaningful relationship. ••• DEAR ABBY: My dog got my neighbor’s dog pregnant, and my neighbor kept it secret so she can sell the pups and keep all the money. I know this because her son told me so. My dog died this week and I really want one of the puppies. I can’t afford to buy one at $300. Does the family of the father of the pups have any rights? – MISSING MY DOGGIE DEAR MISSING YOUR DOGGIE: Pets are supposed to be spayed or neutered to prevent this sort of thing from happening. I’m sorry for the loss of your beloved dog. If the pregnancy was unplanned, the owner of the female is not obligated to provide a puppy or compensation to the owner of the male. Perhaps out of compassion your neighbor will relent and give one to you. ••• DEAR ABBY: I have been married for more than 15 years to a man who refuses to kiss me. We kissed briefly on our wedding day (long enough to take a photo) and have not done so since then. This past New Year’s Eve instead of the traditional kiss on the lips, he gave me a kiss on the head and a peck, akin to what you’d see between close friends. He says the human mouth has many germs in it. Abby, I dream of being kissed. I know the possibility of it happening during my marriage is close to nil. What can I do? I am well-groomed and practice good oral hygiene. – DOING WITHOUT SOMETHING NICE IN WASHINGTON DEAR DOING WITHOUT: It has been 15 years since you have been kissed and you’re writing me about it only NOW? Was your courtship this way, too? Relationships wither without affection. Your husband appears to either be germ phobic or passive aggressive. Unless he is willing to talk to a counselor about it, nothing will change. I hope he’ll do it before you meet someone else under the mistletoe or at the stroke of midnight. ••• Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Contact Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.

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Big Blue Madness: Give Me a Drake

Dakari Johnson busting moves.

The Harrison twins got down.

By ANNIE MOORE Contributing Writer

ig Blue Nation had its yearly dose of early fall basketball when the University of Kentucky basketball program hosted its annual Big Blue Madness. The event was held at Rupp Arena on Friday Oct. 17, and showcased both the men’s and women’s basketball teams, while drawing in some big name talent. The men’s basketball team showed off its two-platoon style, John Calipari’s plan for his nine McDonald’s All-American players. Karl-Anthony Towns, Dakari Johnson, Willie Cauley-Stein and the Harrison twins, Aaron and Andrew all had their turn in a physical scrimmage in front of a sold out crowd. The women’s basketball team also had its time to shine, with head coach Matthew Mitchell performing songs and impressions of pop star Bruno Mars, and the women getting some reps in on the court. But the night was clearly about the Wildcat men, who were voted No. 1 in the USA Today coaches poll last Thursday. The event was every bit a big-budget production as it was a basketball practice, with smoke machines, lights, giant TV screens and even Grammy Award winner and platinum-selling hip hop star, Drake. The performer introduced the players and Coach Calipari to roars from the crowd, and even took part in warmups with the team. But aside from the smoke and lights, Kentucky basketball is all business this season. Coach Calipari skipped his normal address, instead opting to replay his first BBM speech from 2009, and followed it up by saying ‘enough talking, let’s ball.’ This attitude seems to be a theme for a Kentucky team with some serious unfinished business. The Wildcats fell just short of a national title last year, and with six returning stars, Kentucky is ready to make another deep run in March. Kentucky will start its road towards a ninth national championship on Nov. 2, when it opens play against Pikeville. The Wildcats come to Louisville for the annual Battle for the Bluegrass Dec. 27. Photos Courtesy of DONNA GRAY

Women’s basketball head coach Matthew Mitchell.

Azia Bishop waving.

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Senior RB Michael Dyer helped the Cards to a 30-18 win over NC State with 173 yards on 24 carries.

Cards’ Best Make Welcome Return

he December holidays are cool, and everybody knows how Kentuckians feel about March Madness, but as of Sunday afternoon, we have officially entered into one of the best times of the year in this great city. I’m speaking, of course, about that glorious two month or so period when Louisville basketball and football coexist. From the middle of October through some time in late December or early January, Cardinal sports fans are perpetually flooded with one of the things they most desire in life: something to talk about. From the games, to the new faces, to the smack talk with rival fans, it’s all a beautifully relentless flood of UofL chatter. Of course sometimes it’s almost a little bit too much to handle. Take this past weekend for instance. Less than 24 hours after Bobby Petrino’s football team had scored a 30-18 Homecoming victory over North Carolina State, the basketball team was taking the floor inside the KFC Yum! Center for the first Red-White scrimmage of the new season. With six fresh faces on the hoops roster and a lot of returnees looking to step into larger roles, the volume of new information that fans who had just attended the football game were being forced to absorb had the potential to shock their systems. The best thing to do in situations like this, and the ones we’ll be faced with until the football Cards walk off the field after their bowl game is to find some communal “checkpoints” of interest to help remember it all. I’m here to help you get started.

FIVE

That’s the number of 3-pointers that preseason All-American Montrezl Harrell attempted during Sunday’s scrimmage, two more than he attempted in his freshman and sophomore seasons at UofL combined. The wild thing? Harrell’s outside stroke actually looked pretty smooth, an evaluation backed up by the fact that three of those attempts went in. Rick Pitino discussed the amount of time Har-

MIKE RUTHERFORD @CARDCHRONICLE/CARDCHRONICLE.COM rell has put into improving his outside shot on multiple occasions this past offseason, but hearing about it and actually witnessing it are two different things. My guess is that Trez will have the green light from the outside at the beginning of the season, and it won’t turn red until Pitino determines that the attempts are hurting the rest of the team. At that point, the junior forward will go back to doing what he’s always done best: dunking on fools. Five is also the jersey number of senior running back Michael Dyer, the much ballyhooed transfer from Auburn who was the Most Valuable Player of the 2011 BCS National Championship Game. Dyer arrived in Louisville with a level of hype appropriate enough to accompany his past achievements, but through 20 games as a Cardinal, he hadn’t done anything to let the rest of the college football world know that he was back. Game 21 was a different story. After a big week of practice, Dyer was rewarded by getting the start at running back against NC State. He responded by carrying the ball 24 times for 173 yards, a number nearly three times as large as the yardage he had amassed in the seven prior games this season. No one has ever questioned Dyer’s potential, but its realization could be a game-changer for a Cardinal team heading into a loaded final stretch of the season.

NINE

No. 9 was back on the field inside Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium for the first time this season on Saturday, and he was an absolute difference-maker for the Cardinal offense. DeVante Parker’s senior season hasn’t gone the way he likely dreamed it would, but

he certainly showed the potential to end it on a much higher note. In his first game back since suffering a broken fifth metatarsal in his left foot in August, a still less-than-100-percent Parker caught nine passes for a game-high 132 yards. The Louisville offense was still a ways away from being perfect, but having their best player back in the fold allowed them to look lightyears ahead of where they’d been. Nine is also reportedly the number of pounds UofL point guard Chris Jones dropped over the summer. His new frame has resulted in a “Mighty Mouse” nickname from his head coach, and a buzz coming out of the Yum! Center practice facility that Jones has been the team’s top performer through the first few weeks of practice. The senior certainly looked the part on Sunday, scoring 18 points, dishing out eight assists, recording five steals and hitting the game-winning 3-pointer in the closing seconds. Playing with Russ Smith was a boon in a lot of ways for his teammates the last four years, but for Jones, it was an admittedly difficult transition from a lifelong role as a score-first point guard. Playing alongside a more natural two guard like Terry Rozier should make things much easier on Jones, who appears on the road towards having a monster senior season.

ONE

The number of games David Levitch has played in and won this season, improving his careerlong undefeated streak at Louisville. Some facts don’t need a football counterpart.

Undeafeated sophomore point guard David Levitch helped his white team defeat the red team in last weekend’s scrimmage, 75-72.

Grantham Happy But Still Wants to Push On

odd Grantham is the architect of a University of Louisville defense that is ranked #1 in the nation. Grantham has 25 years of coaching experience, including 11 seasons in the National Football League. He was the defensive coordinator for the Cleveland Browns from 2005-07, and also worked for the Colts, Texans and Cowboys. Before coming to UofL, Grantham spent UofL Defensive Coordinator four seasons as the defen- Todd Grantham. sive coordinator at the University of Georgia, including two seasons as the Bulldogs associate head coach. His brother, Tony, is the Cards linebackers coach and special teams coordinator. KENT TAYLOR: How did you get these guys to buy in to your defense so fast? TODD GRANTHAM: I think a lot of credit goes to the style of players that we have here. They enjoy playing the game. They respond to coaching and they’re able to take the things that you talk to them about in the classroom and go out and play. We always talk about what we want our identity to be. We want to play with effort and energy. We want to play fast, be physical and aggressive and those are the things that we want to show up on tape. To our guys’ credit they’ve practiced that way and I think that your practice habits end up going into the games that you play. TAYLOR: How much did you know about the roster before you took the job? GRANTHAM: Not a lot. I knew that they had a good defense prior to this year, and I knew that a lot of those guys had left. I didn’t really worry about that, I just looked forward to the fact that we were moving into the ACC. It’s a new era here at the University of Louisville and we’ve got a chance to win the conference. It’s a great place to recruit to, it’s a place that we can attract players, and moving forward that we can compete for an ACC championship. TAYLOR: What is it about this university that makes it easy for you to recruit? GRANTHAM: First of all, you look at our academics here, I think they’re outstanding. I think our academic people do a great job with our players to make sure that when they come here that they’re going to get their degree. That’s the most important thing for a college foot-

KENT TAYLOR TAYLOR’S 10 - WAVE 3 SPORTS ball player, to make sure that he gets his degree. Louisville is a great city, there are a lot of things to do here from a player’s stand point, as well as on campus. If you come here, whether you’re an offensive player or a defensive player, you’re going to get developed and you’re going to help us win games and move on to the next level, if you have that ability. TAYLOR: When you signed on here, you’re salary was highly publicized, what is that like? GRANTHAM: I think as a coach, you’re going to live in a glass house, so you kind of get used to that. The biggest thing is to be yourself and who you are. I enjoy what I do. I understand that I have a great responsibility at the University of Louisville to put a product on the field that people are going to be proud of. TAYLOR: How much do you pay attention to the numbers during the season, having the #1 defense in the nation? GRANTHAM: I think the credit of being the #1 defense in the country really goes back to our players and the way they’ve worked and prepared. It goes to our assistant coaches and the fact that we split up and we have our position meetings, and everybody is doing a good job of preparing their players to play to the best of their ability. I think those rankings and everything, they’re really more of a credit to the entire team. Moving forward the most important thing is getting wins. TAYLOR: Have you had a defense where the safeties are the ones leading in interceptions? GRANTHAM: A lot of that credit goes to the ability of our corners. When you have a guy like (Charles) Gaines, people sometimes may not want to throw at him, because his guy is not going to be open. Pass defense and interceptions are really a team thing. The players who have gotten the interceptions have really done a good job of reading the routes, and understanding the release of the routes, and where people are going to be. I think our front guys have done a good job of pressuring the quarterback to make the quarterback make a quick decision, and maybe throw it a little bit quicker than he wants to. Just like our run defense, you have to credit our secondary with their ability to tackle.

GRANTHAM: My first philosophy is we want to be hard to score on. I think that’s the most important thing is points allowed, because if you’re hard to score on, you’re going to be in every game that you play. The next thing is, you obviously want to stop the run and make the quarterback beat you. Once you do, you want to find ways to affect the quarterback, with 4, 5, 6 man rush, multiple overages. We want to make the guy that gets the ball every snap try to beat us, and then we want to come after him. We want to play physical and aggressive. We want to make them react to us, we don’t want to react to them.

TAYLOR: Gerod Holliman fits that mold: a hard hitter, who also leads the nation in interception. What does he bring to your defense? GRANTHAM: I think Gerod Holliman is a guy that is really what you want in a player. If you look at the way he was in the spring, he responded to our spring meetings. We said, here are the things we want you to do to improve as a player. I think the guy busted his tail in the offseason, really worked, got better, digested the playbook, and is really a smart guy that took to coaching. He probably arrived in as good a shape as anybody, and has really taken off from there. He has the intelligence to play the position. He prepares in the classroom and then he has the ability on the field to go out and perform.

TAYLOR: Lorenzo Mauldin was an established leader on this defense, how important is he to making this defense as productive as you think it can be? GRANTHAM: Lorenzo is the heartbeat of the team. He’s a guy that as he has energy, the other guys do as well. He has a lot of respect from his peers because he is a playmaker and he can do a lot of things. He’s a huge part of what we’re doing right now. He’s really embraced the move to linebacker. I think it’s a natural position for him. I think he’s going to be able to be pretty dynamic at it for years to come in what he’s going to do after here. He’s been a guy that has made sure that our team really stays grounded in what they’re doing.

TAYLOR: How special is it to have your brother, Tony, on the staff with you? GRANTHAM: It’s awesome. It’s really one of the reasons why I wanted to come here. I’m a big family guy. I think family is important. When you’re in our profession, a lot of times you don’t get to see each other very much. Now that we’re on the same staff, obviously we see each other everyday, but more importantly, my family gets to see his family and I get to see his kids and I think that’s great growing up. Photo Courtesy of MICHELLE HUTCHINS | Louisville Athletics

TAYLOR: What is your philosophy on defense?

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Kentucky RB Mikel Horton carried the ball for the Wildcats.

Let’s Call it “Not-Season-Ending Injury Valley”

guess it’s time to come back down to earth. That’s what a punch in the face in Death Valley will do for you. We all may have been a little overhyped by Kentucky’s football success so far – myself very definitely included. Mea culpas all around. CATNIP After two straight 2-10 seasons, 5-1 was heady stuff. It became a little too easy to downplay LSU – to see how the Tigers had lost two of their last four games, had those pundits. On Saturday morning, Marcus Spears said that Alabeen drubbed by Auburn and barely squeaked by Florida, had lost their national ranking, and had become an bama, coming off a squeaker over Arkansas, no longer terrorized the other SEC schools. I understood the point also-ran in the SEC West. In the process, we might have forgotten this was still he was making, but a few hours later the Tide played LSU we were talking about. Plus, at home where they as close to a perfect game as I’ve ever seen in crushing don’t usually lose, and home at night when they almost Texas A&M 59-0. You remember Texas A&M? They averaged 51 points never lose. It wasn’t just us, though. A reporter from Bleacher a game in starting off 5-0, climbing to sixth in the counReport told Thomas Beisner on cn|2’s “Kentucky Sports try. They’re now 5-3 – 2-3 in the conference – and maybe Television” he thought the Wildcats would win. Excla- the fourth or fifth-best team in Texas. The Saturday morning guys said Arkansas, last in the mation point! And the assembled pundits on “SEC Nation,” SEC West, was better than the best in the East, and would Network’s Saturday morning pregame show, agreed prove it against Georgia. A half-hour after kickoff, that, while LSU would probably win, Kentucky would Georgia led 38-6 and dominated, 45-32. The experts predicted Georgia would stumble someabsolutely, definitely come to play and could not be where along the way, like they always do, and then counted out for an upset. Todd Gurley, the Dogs’ best ball-carrier, was suspendSo much for punditry. Kentucky fans are way too used to their football ed. That would be The Big Stumble. So they went out teams going into Baton Rouge – or Tuscaloosa, Gaines- and stunned Missouri, 34-0 before clubbing Arkanville, Knoxville and Starkville – and being embarrassed. sas. As for Gurley, Nick Chubb has gained 345 yards However, I’m convinced that what we saw was not a in Gurley’s old role. Missouri was 18th in the nation before it lost to Indireturn to that past. I think it was just a reminder that, back in early September, many were saying four wins ana in September, and suddenly everyone was off the Tiger bandwagon. So Mizzou put up 42 points Saturthis year would be a joyous outcome. This was to be a year of little baby steps, and suddenly people were looking for a 100-yard dash. Next week: Mississippi State, Number One in the country, against Kentucky, which had just humbled LSU at home and was only a referee’s time clock blunder away from being undefeated. ESPN’s Game Day may still come here. Number One is always a draw for television. But I almost hope they go somewhere else. I think this team needs to regroup, stop listening to the hype and get back to basics. Which is not to say there’s no chance against Mississippi State. Only that there’s much less than we’d like to admit. But the SEC UK Captains Bud Dupree, Javess Blue, Za'Darius Smith, Jordan Swindle. is a mixmaster. Let’s go back to

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day, before Florida could get on the scoreboard in a 42-13 whipping. While those SEC game day experts have been holding their judgment on Kentucky, they’re all over Tennessee – only a week or two away from being back. The Vols had lost their last two SEC games by scores of just 35-32 and 10-9 against Georgia and Florida. They’d definitely show up big against Ole Miss in “The Manning Bowl” because, you know, Peyton used to wear the UT orange. But the Vols showed up small against Ole Miss, losing 34-3. Ole Miss? Well, the Rebels will only go as far as quarterback Bo Wallace will take them and everybody knows there’s been the Bad Bo as well as the Good Bo. But the Bad Bo must have overslept and missed the game days because Ole Miss has averaged better than 35 points in going 7-0. Hotty toddy, y’all. So next week, Ole Miss gets LSU – at night – in Death Valley – and we’ve come full circle. Point is, the SEC is a kaleidoscope every week, shake it up and see how the crystals align. Does that mean I think Kentucky has a shot against Mississippi State at home? Sorry, I’m not going to go there. Not again. One last thing about the SEC Network. What a joy knowing I’ll get all these great conference games on TV. (As long as I don’t have to listen to Brent Musburger.) But there was a small blip on Friday night. The network refused to carry Big Blue Madness, showing a women’s volleyball game instead. I don’t want to be charged with a Title IX violation, but I eagerly looked forward to the Madness way more than to watching a volleyball game, women’s or men’s. (Perhaps there’s an education amendment that protects discrimination against minor sports.) It apparently had something to do with the music rights, which is a big part of Madness fun every year for me. I like seeing the personalities of all those players, men and women both. The SEC Network showed video at 11 Friday night but, other than featuring Drake, they showed mostly basketball. No dancing. Which was oddly unsatisfying for me – strange since it is, presumably, a basketball event. Photos by CHET WHITE | UK Athletics

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Running the Streets for Bourbon

By ANNIE MOORE Contributing Writer

he Louisville Sports Commission is hosting the Urban Bourbon Half Marathon Saturday Oct. 25. The race is the third leg of the Commission’s annual Fall Runathon, and includes bourbon attractions around Louisville, and a course that winds through many local landmarks to make an experience that is truly Louisville. The half marathon was started in 2011, and was renamed this year to include the city’s rich bourbon tradition while reflecting some of the events around the race. These events, combined with a great race, are what Louisville Sports Commission executive director Karl Schmitt says will make this a destination-race for people around the country. “It’s all about the experience,” Schmitt said. “Both the experience on the course, and the experience the night before and right after, and the evening after, with bourbon. It’s a fabulous half-marathon course, and gives you a great Louisville experience. We’re also giving people the opportunity to have a great bourbon experience.”

This fête includes features on the course itself, as well as events surrounding it. The course starts at Whiskey Row at Second and Main Streets, winds through Cherokee Park, through the Highlands and ends at the Evan Williams Experience in downtown Louisville. Packet pickup on Thursday and Friday includes bourbon tasting, and there is a special VIP packet pickup Friday night, which includes a tour of the Evan Williams Experience, hors d’oeuvres and bourbon cocktails. And after the race, there will be a bourbon lounge, which will offer bourbon tastings as well as traditional Kentucky foods and beverages. For the first time ever, the event is also offering the Urban Bourbon Walk for those participants who fin-

ish the race. Participants in the Urban Bourbon Half Marathon can visit any of the participating establishments and show their finisher’s medal to receive a collector’s pin from that bar as well as special discounts on food and beverages. The participating establishments are: Down One Bourbon Bar, Haymarket Whiskey Bar, Maker’s Mark Bourbon House and Lounge, and St. Charles Exchange. What does all of this mean for Louisville? A half marathon to call its own. “We know people love the race,” Schmitt said. “And now that we’ve wrapped the bourbon experience around it, we’ve turned it into a destination event. What that means for the community is, someday when this race has 15,000-30,000 people coming to downtown Louisville from around the country to celebrate bourbon, they’re also getting a quality half marathon.” Packet pickup for the race is Thursday Oct. 23 from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m, and Friday, Oct. 24, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Slugger Field. The event is only open to those age 21 or over, and registration can be completed up to the end of packet pickup for $100. There is no packet pickup on race day. The race itself is set to start at 8:30 a.m. Saturday. For registration and more information, go to lcsmarathon.com.

Owen Leads From The Front

t takes a lot of dedication to be a swimmer, with tons of conditioning and pool work necessary to compete at any level. But it takes exponentially more effort to not only swim on your high school team, but on a club team. The hard work, combined with talent, can lead to recognition, which is exactly what happened to Trinity’s Chris Owen, who was named captain of the Triton Swimming team for the 2014-2015 season. Triton Swimming is an elite-level USA Swimming program in Kentucky, with events all over the country. Owen became captain after being elected by his USA Swimming peers. High school swim season runs from roughly October to February, while club swimming runs year-round, which helps maintain the athlete’s conditioning, improving his or her time with more races and events. But this also means lots of practice. Owen practices six days a week, including two practices per day on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, morning practices on those days start at 5 a.m., when most high schoolers are still asleep. Trinity swim and dive mediator Wayne Kraus said this practice schedule and the necessary work ethic is indicative of a successful swimmer and leader like Owen. “He has good work ethic and dedication,” Kraus said. “Which goes with anyone that’s going to do swimming. You’ve got to put hundreds and hundreds of hours of training in, to swim a two minute race.” When he’s not in the pool, he enjoys hanging out with friends, fishing and playing Ultimate Frisbee. But the times he’s not at the pool or in class are few and far between. Owen said he gets his work ethic from one of his greatest role models, his dad, Scott Owen. “I’d probably have to say my dad is my biggest role model,” Owen said. “That’s where I get my work ethic from. He’s well-disciplined; he’s just someone I

ANNIE MOORE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS REPORT want to grow up to be like. He has a good relationship with my mom. The center of their relationship is through faith, and I want that.” As far as role models in the sport, Owen looks

up to Tyler Clary, American competition swimmer and Olympic gold medalist. Clary participated in the 2012 Summer Games and won gold in the 200meter backstroke, setting an Olympic record. When asked if he has Olympic aspirations, Owen said simply that he wants to keep improving himself and the rest will be fine. “For me its just about improving my time,” Owen said. “As long as I know I didn’t leave anything in the pool, I’m happy.” Owen is a senior at Trinity, and is hoping to swim at either Bellarmine University or Centre College.

Trinity’s Chris Owen.

Bruins Charge Past Tigers

The host Bruins (5-3) defeated the visiting Tigers (4-3), 29-0 on Friday night. Ballard’s defense held Fern Creek to -13 rushing yards on 30 carries, and just four completions on 16 attempts for 49 yards. On the other side of the ball, Kenshawn Washington and David Daniels each ran for two touchdowns for Ballard. Ballard had 289 rushing yards on 43 attempts for the night. Ballard next takes on Oldham County, while Fern Creek moves on to play the Eagles of Eastern High School. Photos by DAMON ATHERTON | Contributing Photographer

Ballard QB Kenshawn Washington made a long pass to a down-field receiver.

Bruin David Daniels was wrestled to the groind by two Tigers. Fern Creek’s Cameron Petty headed for the sideline to avoid a tackle.

Ballard’s Shawn Smith avoided being tackled.

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UofL Red/White Scrimmage

CardNation got a first look at this year's basketball program when the University of Louisville men's basketball team held its first red-white scrimmage of the season. Returning players like Terry Rozier, Mangok Mathiang and Chris Jones all had solid outings. Wayne Blackshear had a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds, while Montrezl Harrell added 24 points on 10-of-18 shooting, including three, three-pointers, more than he made all last season. Rozier led all scorers with 25 points. The Cards' next scrimmage is set for Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. at the KFC Yum! Center. Photos by CHRIS HUMPHREYS | The Voice-Tribune

Freshman Anas Mahmoud finished with 12 points and three blocks.

Freshman Matz Stockman was blocked by Sophomore Mangok Mathiang.

Junior Montrezl Harrell ended with 24 points and three assists.

Saez Will Be Sorely Missed men about plans for an eventual move to join his brother in America’s largest racing market. But their Lexington-to-New York flight on Sunday was HORSE SENSE cancelled and the New York trip was scrapped. he final ruling was simple and unsatisfying, With an opening on his schedule, Saez traveled to but really here are few words that would have the Shelbyville, Ind. track to pick up some mounts, been completely appropriate to deliver the but it still took an unusual chain-of-events to place somber message. him in the fateful eighth. He was scheduled to end “It was an unfortunate accident.” his night in the seventh race, but accepted a mount The sentence was uttered by Stan Bowker, the on Montezuma’s Revenge after original rider JereIndiana Horse Racing Commission’s senior stew- my Rose took the night off to rest due to recent injuard at Indiana Grand Racing & Casino, following an ries, and Rose’s first back-up rider, Malcolm Frankofficial probe into a racing accident on the night of lin, became ill earlier in the racing card. Tuesday, Oct. 14 that claimed the life of 17-year-old The race was anything but extraordinary until it apprentice jockey, Juan Saez. became, in a frightening instant, unforgettable. MontFor anyone who saw Saez ride or was shocked by ezuma’s Revenge, rallying under Saez, appeared to clip the notion that something so tragic could befall some- the heels of a horse in front of him – a mishap that sent one so young, Bowker’s adjective is clearly mild. Many Saez tumbling from his saddle to the track. The young other options seem more accurate, including: horrific, star was immediately hit by trailing horses and, despite numbing, shocking, awful, horrible and dreadful. his safety equipment, suffered massive head trauma in Take your pick. the accident. But nothing changes the horSaez was airlifted to an Indiarible truth: the “unfortunate accinapolis hospital, but died a short dent” – one that was nobody’s time later. fault and purely an instance of While having the priviliege to the worst possible luck – ended be a part of Kentucky racing for the life of Saez, whom we first more than three decades, I have saw at Churchill Downs in late never seen a young rider who June when he made his U.S. riding possessed the natural talent and debut at the age of 16. The shootapparent potential of Juan Saez. ing star was darkened instantly in He did things astride a horse a terrible instant on the racetrack that belied his youth and, more near Shelbyville, Ind. importantly, his horses respondFollowing his June debut, ed to his handling. It was difhorsemen and fans quickly recficult to imagine that he would ognized that Saez was a prosbecome anything but one of the pect who possessed uncommon sport’s major stars, and it was a talent, judgment and poise. He good bet that his transition from was a much younger horse racapprentice-to-“A-Lister” would ing alternative to Robert Redhappen in a hurry. ford’s aging and battered base“I don’t know when, in my Photo by REED PALMER | Churchill Downs ball phenom Roy Hobbs in “The career, that I’ve seen somebody 17-year-old apprentice jockey, Juan Saez. Natural.” Saez was, like young come along that I thought had Hobbs, a fresh face with the more potential,” Hall of Fame seeming skills of a veteran and, as a bonus, he beamed trainer and four-time Kentucky Derby winner D. a near-constant million megawatt smile that charmed Wayne Lukas said of Saez during a conversation friends, fellow riders, horsemen and fans. with the Courier-Journal’s Jennie Rees. “He was ridLess than a week after Saez’s debut at Churchill ing so far beyond his years already: making decisions, Downs, the office phone rang during a “Downs After patience, everything you don’t see in a boy 17 years old. Dark” night racing card. On the line was Mike Batta- It’s absolutely tragic. I really thought he could be the glia, the longtime Churchill Downs and Kentucky next (Bill) Shoemaker or Pat Day.” Derby announcer, veteran NBC Sports television racThe passing of Juan Saez will be noted with a ing analyst, and a racing veteran who has seen a good remembrance at Churchill Downs during Sunday’s number of top riders in his time. “Opening Day” program for the 25-day Fall Meet. It “Are you watching this kid?,” Battaglia said. “He’s is a racing session that would likely have been anothincredible - watch how his horses run for him.” er forward step in the apprentice jockey’s rapid race to A graduate of the Laffit Pincay Jockey School stardom, though that is pure conjecture now. in his native Panama, Saez is the younger brother The Fall Meet at Churchill Downs is always a speof New York-based Luis Saez, who rode 3-year-old cial time. During those days an abundance of 2-yearchampion, Will Take Charge to Grade I wins last year old Thoroughbreds race, display talent and flash in Churchill Downs’ Clark Handicap Presented by potential, and they will generate buzz about their Norton Healthcare and Saratoga’s Travers. prospects for next year’s first weekend in May and the After his five memorable trips to the winner’s cir- 141st renewals of the Kentucky Derby and Oaks. cle during those waning days of the Churchill Downs But do not be surprised if this Fall Meet ends up a Spring Meet, Saez moved on to Henderson’s Ellis bit more somber than most. Pre-Derby chatter is sure Park and easily earned his first “leading rider” title. to be dampened by lingering sadness over the intenseHis next Kentucky stop was Keeneland, accompanied ly bright light that was so suddenly extinguished. by journeys north on Interstate 65 to compete at IndiWe will still have memories of his early work, ana Grand on the Lexington track’s dark days. shared dreams of his potential and, of course, that The last race Saez would ride was a seemingly nor- dazzling Juan Saez smile. When we watched this giftmal Tuesday affair. As the horses entered the starting ed young talent on the job and the joy he took from gate, the only unusual thing about the event was that his work, all things seemed possible. But we know Saez was among its participants. now that the story of Juan Saez will forever be a fable He had planned to be in New York that day with his of what might have been. And it will never have a agent, retired jockey Julio Espinoza, to talk with horse- happy ending. “It’s so much darker when a light goes out than it would have been if it had never shone.” – John Steinbeck from “The Winter of Our Discontent”

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Freshman Chinanu Onuaku scored nine points and had a block.

Parker’s Return is Key

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orth Carolina State - Louisville was an interesting game, if only for the fact that it was the first real indicator of how much Louisville missed certain players and how much they need them if they’re to salvage some credibility after a tough start to their debut season in the ACC. The most glaring example is DeVante Parker. Parker is unlike any WR playing under Petrino and he’s simply interstellar miles better than any of his teammates. He’s tall (so much so that all Teddy Bridgewater had to do to win last year was lob floated passes again and again to him), fast (as evidenced by his razor sharp and incisive routes on Saturday) and incredibly smart. ESPN’s Mel Kiper Jr., has Parker as his number three wide receiver in next year’s NFL draft. Mark my words, had he played more this season, as opposed to being confined to crutches, Parker would be number one. It’s not too late. Speaking of NFL draft hopefuls, watching Lorenzo Mauldin limp off the field is a scary sight. It looks like he’s going to be okay, but the reason why UofL’s season is not as bad as it could be is because of a defense that quite frankly is the best in the nation. A lot of the credit must go to Todd Grantham who has clearly built on the solid and impenetrable fundamentals laid down by Charlie Strong in seasons past. Mauldin is a key component, a cog that, if lost, could see the whole machine splutter to a standstill.

TEDDY NOT SO STEADY

I really hope that Teddy Bridgewater keeps his quarterback job for the Vikings. Let’s be clear, there’s nothing to ponder when it comes to Ponder (Christian) and when Matt Cassel returns, I hope Bridgewater has shown enough to keep the job. But it’s getting a little dicey, mainly because the Vikings are struggling on offense quite terribly. Sure, it’s not helped by the fact that Adrian Peterson is mired in legal wranglings that have ended his season. That’s the best running back in the league gone from your arsenal right there. Throw in the fact that Bridgewater himself has been throwing uncharacteristic picks lately and has thrown for only one TD, and you have to wonder if he’s not going to have to step up in the same way he did countless times at Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium over the course of all those years.

MEET THE PRESS

If there is one thing that’s quite strange about UofL basketball media day it is walking into the practice court to see the various Cardinals spread around the room waiting for media to come and ask them the same thing again and again. The room is also quite an obvious barometer of who is popular (Montrezl, I’m not looking at you because I can’t see you, literally, behind the gaggle of cameramen), or who is not (David Levitch Esq., sorry buddy but you did not even have a chair in front of you I could sit on – I had to kneel). But you know who’s more fun to talk to? It’s the freshmen, the rookies, the 3-minute-per-gamers, the walk-ons, the ones for whom this is a new or still relatively rare experience. Why? Because there is little savvy there, no front, just honesty all thrown in with a generous helping of nerves and a dash of suspicion. The answers might not be startling, but seeing young athletes at the nascent stages of their professional development is quite a lot more fun at times than talking to a guy on his way to the NBA. So next week, in The Voice-Tribune’s College Basketball preview, you’re going to hear from these chipper fellas in all their glory.

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Going Mad for Big Blue

Tony Vanetti: Alright Matt, you had your Big Blue cult night, where you all wear robes and light candles and chant. How did Big Blue Madness go? Matt Jones: Well, it was a great show. We had Drake there, and he proceeded to shoot the air ball heard around the world. It was a great event. John Calipari was his John Calipari-est. He said nothing and then dropped the mic - it was great. Big Blue Madness is what makes Kentucky basketball great. It’s over the top, it’s ridiculous, everybody else rolls their eyes at it, but we love it. And it gets people to fever pitch. And I love it.

Vanetti: I can’t argue with that, no one can pull that off like Kentucky can. And it starts with the camping out; people are out there weeks before waiting for free tickets to be given out. And then you have all of these top-notch recruits. I’m not sure how a kid watches that kind of event and doesn’t move Kentucky up on their list. It’s just an unbelievable night. Jones: They really took it over the top this year, especially with Drake being there. The fact that Drake has become the most visible Kentucky fan ahead of Ashley Judd is really something. I mean, the dude’s from Toronto; he has no connection to the school whatsoever, and yet he has become the biggest Kentucky fan. He warms up with the basketball team, he wears UK gear, he sits in the film room. If that isn’t the epitome of the Calipari, over the top era, I don’t know what is. Vanetti: It seems like it should be some kind of violation, but it isn’t. Jones: It’s a violation of the NCAA’s rule against awesomeness! Vanetti: Alright, for an old man, tell me where Drake ranks among rappers. Jones: In all seriousness, I think he’s one of the five biggest musicians in the world right now. In terms of popularity, let’s put in your era, it would be like getting Poison at a big event. Vanetti: Awesome, wow that puts it in perspective, thank you. Moving on to your football team, they’re better than they played on Saturday, but how did you get embarrassed in Death Valley? Tell me the rundown. Jones: Well, there was a lot of stuff that went wrong. It started with the fact that they almost overdid it on the coaching. They had a lot of terrible plays on special teams, the offense couldn’t get it going, and then once it started slipping it just rolled downhill from there. It’s weird to say, but even though in the first half Kentucky was down 27-3 and three poor special teams plays, they kind of played LSU even. But then, in the second half, they just got overpowered. It was a good reality check for Kentucky fans. We have come a long

Tune into Kentucky Sports Radio with Matt Jones on Talk 1080 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Monday through Friday. Photo Courtesy of DONNA GRAY

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way, but we still have a long way to go. And I don’t know about the team, but the fans needed that reality check. So it’s not all bad. Vanetti: You’re starting a lot of freshman and sophomores, these are Stoops’ guys. And in the long run this is going to be good for you guys. Because it was the physical growing up for you guys. You got punched in the face in Death Valley by some very physical secondary players for LSU. On defense they beat you up a little bit. And I think you guys are going to learn from that. They have to have their “Welcome to the SEC” game and this was it for the freshmen and sophomores. They will remember this game as juniors and seniors as ‘this is how you have to go play if you’re going to go on the road, you’ve got to be physical, you’ve got to hit back when someone hits you.’ Jones: I totally agree. And with Mississippi State coming in, people think I’m crazy, so this is going to sound crazy. But, I think Kentucky can win. I don’t think they will win. I think Mississippi State will win the game. But I wouldn’t be shocked if Kentucky won. I think Mississippi State is very, very good, but people are suddenly acting like they’re a juggernaut. And they’re not. State has very good players, and a really good defensive front, but they are beatable. I think they will lose to Alabama later in the year, and I think Kentucky can beat them. They’ve got a puncher’s change. Everything will have to go right, they have to be errorless. But I expect that game on Saturday - playing the number one team in the nation, and on national television - to be competitive. I really do. Vanetti: Look, it’s a 13.5 underdog for Kentucky, but Mississippi State’s defense is ranked somewhere around 12th or 13th in the SEC, no one’s talking about their suspect defense yet. I agree with you, I think Kentucky has a puncher’s chance, if they can put together some of those trick plays and work this time, instead of getting cutesy and it backfiring. You’re at home, and Towles has to have a huge game for that to happen. I think at least they cover. Jones: That’s the key. Mississippi State’s weakness is its secondary. They may actually have the worst secondary in the SEC, with Vanderbilt. Kentucky’s going to have to throw, and throw deep. That’s the only chance, Towles is going to have to go deep, kind of like they did against Florida. They went downfield against Florida and it worked, a lot. He’s going to have to do that again. And if he does and they put a bunch of points on the board, I think they have a shot. The one thing that can’t happen for this program is, they can’t get destroyed. They can’t get annihilated again. Because that’s a good way to start losing confidence, so that’s my only real big concern, to make sure that they keep this game competitive.

Vanetti: Ok, let’s go to Louisville football. They have a week off, and then Florida State coming to town. That Thursday night will be humongous for the city of Louisville. You’ve got the Heisman trophy winner who can’t seem to keep himself out of trouble, Jameis Winston, Jimbo Fisher, the head coach, defending national champs, Thursday night football, national television, so do you think Louisville has the same chance to beat Florida State that Kentucky has to beat Mississippi State?

Jones: I actually think Louisville’s got a better shot than Kentucky does. First of all, there’s very few times that I’m envious of Louisville. There’s nothing to be envious of. You all do everything we do, just a little worse. But with one exception. I’ve been to a night game, I was there a few years ago when you all played West Virginia. I’m not going to say it was the best game I’ve ever attended atmosphere-wise, because I have a couple of Kentucky ones I’ll put up there. But it was up there. That was a hell of an atmosphere, and I wanted Louisville to lose by 80 but I still had fun as they won. That’s what it’s going to be like for you all next Thursday night. It’s going to be a great atmosphere and I think you all have a chance because unlike Mississippi State, Florida State’s entire team has revolved around one person. With that one person, they can have a bad game, and you all can have a shot. Now, if Jameis Winston is anywhere close to decent, you all have no shot, because your offense is terrible. Vanetti: I think the crowd will be as sauced as ever, even more than they usually are. And what do you think about Pitino calling the shot for Bobby, guaranteeing a win against Florida State? Jones: The Rick Pitino-Bobby Petrino dynamic is hilarious to me. Because it’s two jerks that hate each other, and I think that is awesome. Because they both deserve each other. If I’m Bobby Petrino, I’m furious. Like, ‘Shut up, Rick!’ The last thing we need is the most visible person in our school guaranteeing a win. You know that’s going to be in Florida State’s locker room, you just gave Jimbo Fisher his bulletin board material. It’s only going to make that relationship worse, which I think is great. Vanetti: Yes, when you have two dynamic guys like that, they’re going to rub each other the wrong way. It’s two guys that are at the top of their profession; it smells like you’re a little jealous of that kind of competition between the football and basketball coach. I know you guys don’t have that. Jones: No, the good thing about having Calipari and Stoops is they’re two class act, quality individuals, that nobody can disagree with, meanwhile they have the two vagrants on the other side. It’s a good contrast in styles. Vanetti: You are a giant jerk.

Tune into the Afternoon Underdogs with Tony Vanetti on Talk 790 from 3 to 5.30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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UofL Basketball Tipoff Luncheon

The University of Louisville Men’s Basketball Tipoff Luncheon was held Oct. 11 in the Grand Ballroom of the Louisville Marriott Downtown. The event reached its capacity of over 1,400 in advance sales, and fans in attendance were treated to featured guest speaker - Rick Pitino, while also being introduced to the new team for the 2014-15 season. The 2014-15 basketball team was introduced to luncheon guests. Photos by BILL WINE | Contributing Photographer

Head Coach Rick Pitino.

Event emcee Sean Moth, Dominick Fitzgerald and Senior Associate AD/SID, Kenny Klein.

Bill Musselman, Shannon Higgins Musselman and Don Dobina

Bob Duncan and Steve May.

Lori Nation and Gina Clow.

Jason Sucher, Anne Edwards and D’Marco Lankes.

Women’s basketball coach Jeff Walz.

Fred and Matt Walker.

Father Ed Bradley.

Sandi and Ed Snider.

Bea Rosenberg and Ken Grossman.

Ron and Derek Henderson.

Harry Dennery, Bill Samuels, Jr. and Charlie Bensinger.

Perry Lynch and Cheryl Newman.

Cary and Stephanie Donovan.

Bill Musselman and Steve Linker.

Dan and Patti Hafendorfer.

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On the left Philip Greenberg and his lovely wife Susie caught up with Herbert Redmon while enjoying the Hale’s reception in the Pendennis Club’s library.

Newlyweds Mary Ella and Michael Staffopoulos Karen and Roger Hale gave a cocktail party at the Pendennis Club last week to celebrate the recent Florida marriage of their daughter Mary Ella to Michael Staffopoulos. The sweet and beautiful bride was stunning in her gorgeous “mermaid” wedding dress and the groom was both handsome and charming. They both have such delightful and outgoing personalities, they charmed everyone. At the luncheon were 1st row – Mary Broecker; 2nd row – Barbara Davis, Jenny Jacob and Barbara Cox; 3nd row President Suanne Sanders, Vicki Byers, Sally Galla, Suzann Thompson, Nancy Rust, Juanita Beach, Merelyn Coslow, Becky Cowan, Becky Fangman, Maxine Lutz, and Jeanne Ferguson. In 1959, under the leadership of the late Frances Askew Davis (Mrs. William Golden Davis), seventeen women formed “The Fillies Club” to help the Kentucky Derby Festival Committee produce a gala Derby Ball during which there would be the coronation of a Derby Queen and the establishment of her Derby Court. Fifty-six years later the tradition continues. In preparation for April 2015’s Derby Season, current President Suanne Sanders invited past presidents of The Fillies to the Pendennis Club for lunch and to learn more about all of the plans that “the girls” have in mind for the upcoming season.

David and Jeanne Ferguson, longtime friends of the Hales, paused for a drink and to enjoy the music in the lobby of the Pendennis Club.

Terra Long, Harry Dennery and Chef Gina Stippo produced an Italian Culinary Masterpiece last week for a few very fortunate friends. Previously, at the last gathering of the Italian Cultural Institute (ICI) an authentic Italian dinner to be cooked by Chef Gina was auctioned off. The lucky purchaser was Harry Dennery. Gina, born in America to Italian parents, studied Italian cooking, mostly in southern Italy

for many years. She travels back and forth to the States to offer cooking classes and to scout for an ideal location for her dream restaurant. When back in Italy, she and her sister Mary Potter lead tours that offer an in-depth learning experience of authentic regional Italian cuisine and wines with an emphasis on what is seasonal, local and traditional.

Chef Gina invites all of the guests at the Italian Dinner into the kitchen to see her prepare its various parts. Joining her as she explained the finer points of preparation of the first course, mushroom rissoto, were left Paul Gold, Tom Schifano (a spectacular Italian chef in his own right), and host, Harry Dennery. Others who were waiting at the table were Wende Schifano, Michael and Lana Howerton, Annabelle Woody and Bill Long, and Ingrid and John Johnson. They were not disappointed by the risotto roasted pork loin on braised kale and roasted squash, a simple field greens salad with oil and vinegar and for finale a divine panacotta with caramelized apple.

Each year the Bellarmine Women’s Council produces an amazing fundraiser to replenish funds in Bellarmine’s Scholarship Fund. Most years, far in advance of the event, they find a wonderfully interesting home that is owned by a couple or individual who don’t mind moving out for several months while, under the supervision of the Council, it is redecorated by many of Louisville’s leading designers. Everybody gets a different room, bathroom or hall. The home makeover always turns out beautifully. However, earlier this year the Council discovered there were no available houses that could be prepared in time to meet the targeted 2014 Fall Schedule. The owners of Running Water Farm, one of whom is a member of the Council, volunteered to make the event this year a one day house tour. Invitations to the event were limited to the Council members with the objective being that while revenue from the event would be modest, some funds would be raised and a fallow year would be prevented. Between the four ladies pictured above, Joan Hedges, Sandy Byrd, Rose Mary Flener, and Jo Ann Miller along with a dozen or more other committee members, they got the job done and everyone called it a success.

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The 2nd Annual M.S. Pumpkin Derby

n its second year the M.S. Pumpkin Derby is a family-friendly event at Louisville Slugger Field to help raise awareness about Multiple Sclerosis. The highlight of the event is the Pumpkin Derby, a unique side-by-side race featuring handcrafted, decorated pumpkin racers in a fun battle for the coveted M.S. Pumpkin Derby Grand Cham- Julie and Ellie McDearman. pionship Trophy. The Voice-Tribune got on the phone with President of the M.S. Pumpkin Derby Julie McDearman, who spoke about plans for this year and how the event was originally started by her daughter Ellie. THE VOICE-TRIBUNE: What are the origins of the M.S. Pumpkin Derby? JULIE McDEARMAN: It was originally founded by my daughter Ellie, who did it for her Girl Scout gold award project. Last year was the first year for the event, and unlike any other event, like an M.S. walk, people who are affected by the disease take part to raise money, but you’re not really educating them.

Our event is the exact reverse, in that we want to educate people about M.S. who know nothing about it. The pumpkin racing is a draw to get the public in, but while they’re there we are teaching them about M.S. V-T: What can people expect at the event aside from the pumpkin racing? McDEARMAN: Well, we have our M.S. Awareness Village there, so people like the M.S. Society will be present and have programs and research going. The idea is that if we get better exposure for them, then it will help people with M.S. We have some symptom simulation games there as well, such as putting on a pair of rubber gloves and trying to button a shirt, or trying to walk in one high heel - they’re easy and painless ways of educating people. V-T: Last year must have been a big success if you are staging it for a second year, correct? McDEARMAN: Last year we had around 300 people turn up, so hope-

fully we’ll have as many, if not more, turn out this year.

V-T: So how do people race these pumpkins? McDEARMAN: You take a pumpkin, drill two parallel holes and use the axles and wheels that we provide you with in a kit once you sign up. Then you simply decorate them. Last year we had a gentleman who decorated his like a TIE-fighter from Star Wars, another patricipant made one like the most amazing eyeball you have ever seen.

V-T: Is there also an effort to raise some money? McDEARMAN: We’re always trying to raise some money, so that we can pay for the event: for things like the site rental and insurance. People can also donate through the website if they like.

The 2nd Annual M.S. Pumpkin Derby is set for Saturday, Nov. 1 at Louisville Slugger Field. For more information visit www.mspumpkinderby.com

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The Belleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Big Birthday Bash

The Belle of Louisville celebrated its 100th Birthday on Oct. 18 with the Mark Twain Riverboat Parade down the Ohio River. Guests enjoyed an evening of fireworks over the Ohio River and a group sing-along of Happy Birthday to the Belle. Photos by LIAM SPRADLIN | Contributing Photographer

Kathryn Taber, Sean Keller, and baby Rose Keller.

Sally and Doug Nosbisch with Lynn Kalil.

Dana Becker and Deanna Lockman.

Mary Carol and Don Kelly.

Jeremy and Kelly Spencer, Jeff and Dana Wilson, with Beverly and Earl Jent.

Scarlett Shelton and Matt Gorman.

David and Linda Grace with Ron and Linda Allen.

Lisa Niehaus with Dianna Wergers and Diane Jones.

Brittani Brown and Michelle Flannery.

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Churchill Downs Riverboat Race

The Centennial Festival of Riverboats came to a spectacular close on Oct. 19 as the Ohio River bore witness to a fitting finale in the shape of the Churchill Downs Riverboat Race. Hundreds gathered along Waterfront Park to watch as The Belle of Louisville faced off against the Belle of Cincinnati and the American Queen, winning in a tight race in a year which the famed Louisville boat celebrated her 100th anniversary. Photos by TIM VALENTINO | Contributing Photographer

Stephen and Ellen Scott.

James and Betty Mann.

Daniel and Linh Boone.

James and Stephanie Thornton.

Troy, Elaina, Jennie, Elijah, Ethan and Cheryl Dragon.

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St. Xavier High School 150th Anniversary Dinner

A special Mass and dinner to celebrate the 150th anniversary of St. Xavier High School took place on Oct. 11. The St. X community celebrated Mass at the Cathedral of the Assumption and enjoyed dinner at the Galt House Hotel. The Steve Crews Trio provided the eveningâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s music while SiriusXM radio personality Bob Edwards served as the emcee. Photos by TIM GIRTON | Contributing Photographer

Dan Able, Emily Wills and David Stewart.

National Honor Society and Student Activities Council members; Daniel Bowling, Jackie Arnold, Sehr Faltin and Michael Sehlinger.

Steve and Norma Crider, Bill and Thelma Sherman, John and Bridget Bush and Alyson Sullivan.

Mike Littell, Chris Burke with Kevin and Jessica Klein. Vanessa and Tony Howard with Steve and Kathy Ramser.

John Crawford, Peter Lengyel, Nelson Nunn, Gerry Kauffmann and Mike Mueller.

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Signature Green Properties Anniversary

Signature Green Properties celebrated their first year anniversary on Oct. 15 at Falls Park Place. Select Green specialize in developing, managing and marketing a portfolio of properties located in the East and Northeast areas of Jefferson County and in Goshen, Oldham County. Photos by TIM VALENTINO | Contributing Photographer

Lou Winkler, Joanne Owen, John Stough, Amy Thale and Shannon Edwards of Kentucky Select Properties.

Angela Lennarts and Sal Rubino from The Cafe.

Gail Schell and Pat Durham.

Chuck Pence, Lynette Masterson, Jon Mand and Josh Laughlin.

Mike Jones and Dr. John Rhodes of Signature Green.

Jeff Sisler of Land Design and Development and Joe Beck of the Beck Realty Group.

Catherine Davidson, Jo Bishop and Cary Thale.

Jason Farabee and Josh Laughlin.

Missy and Logan Ormerod.

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Pink Prom at Mellwood Arts Center

The Melwood Arts Center played host to the Pink Prom in aid of Susan G. Komen of Louisville on Friday, Oct. 17. Revellers dressed to impress, all while donning pink for an event that benefitted the Louisville branch of the Susan G. Koman Foundation which in turn raised money for Breast Cancer Awareness. Guests walked the pink carpet and danced the night away. Photos by BILL WINE | Contributing Photographer

John Wilson and Scott Kraft.

Lindsay Blacketer, Courtney Baird, Mackenzie Ray, Kelsey Guelda and Molly Shanks.

Liz Bornwasser, Michael and Carter Webb.

Kalina Carey, Jennifer Nunez and Madison Ewing.

David Samples, Morgan Robinson, Darlene Wheeler and Demetrius Hines.

Pink Prom founders Jason Brown and Joey Wagner.

Blair Wingham and Courtney Conway.

Ashley and Patrick Ricketts.

Sara Hartman and Sean Slattery.

Jon Perez and John Bell.

Julie and Wes Jackson, Charley and Cathy Wade, and Barbara and Don Dishon. Caitlyn Elliott and Scott Grant.

Greg and Ginger Knox.

Doug Richardson and Lauren Waldman.

Jerime Muller, Carla Brown, Denise Muller and Keith Brown.

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Antonio Sabato Jr. Meet and Greet

Barry Wooley Design played host to actor and model Antonio Sabato Jr. on Oct. 15. The former Calvin Klein model and contestant on “Dancing With The Stars” was in Lousville to talk about his latest endeavor – presenting a new DIY show named “Fix It & Finish It” where participants get to see their house transformed in 12 hours. Photos by BILL WINE | Contributing Photographer

The Dance Designs group.

Nancy Collina, Maria VelascoLockard Nohalty and Tina List.

Ernest Sampson and Mike Brown.

Colleen Snyder, Antonio Sabato Jr., Barry Wooley, Colin Herr and Andrew Doyle.

Stephanie Mims and Jessica Bruning.

Tammy Riddle, Tracy Metcalfe and Debbie Kotarski.

Terri Albert and Jennifer Eberle.

Marvin Dyer and Michael Ice.

Beth Suggett and Janis Ferguson.

Patricia Perleberg-Owen and Kelley Carson.

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Younger Woman’s Club of Louisville’s 10th Annual Fashion Show

The Pointe in Butchertown hosted the Younger Woman’s Club of Louisville’s 10th Annual Fashion Show, which featured selections from a plethora of the city’s top boutiques All proceeds went to the organization’s charity drive which aims to foster among the younger women of Louisville an active involvement and intelligent interest in culture and civic affairs. Photos by BILL WINE | Contributing Photographer

Julie Smith and Michelle Tasman.

Allison Cowan and Amy Meggett.

Briegel and Colton Payne, Sarah Mudd.

Wendy Lytle, Katie Meinhart and Shari Broecker.

Clayton and Katie Langan.

Angela Allison, Taylor Mulkey and Michelle Torres.

Stacey Hallahan, Allison Tyler, Lynn Hafele and Emily Douglas.

Katie Murphy, Angel LaBarbera and Mandi McNeal.

Caitlyn Eckman, Raquel Koff, Ashton Johnson and Stephanie Barrett.

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Doctors’ Ball

The Louisville Marriott Downtown played host to the 19th Annual Doctors’ Ball. The ball celebrates the accomplishments of local medical professionals and bestowed prestigious awards for excellence in leadership, innovation and service. Proceeds benefit the Jewish Hospital & St. Mary’s Foundation which invests in patient care facilities, as well as the education of health caregivers, advanced clinical research and improved access to quality medical care. Photos by BRENNA TYSINGER | Contributing Photographer

Scott and Dillion Hornback.

Michael and Jean Losavio.

Brad Guarino-Sanders, Shaun Logsdon, Becca Potter and Adele Guarino-Sanders.

President and CEO of KentuckyOne Health Ruth Brinkley with Dr. Damian Alagia, Chief Physician Executive at KentuckyOne Health.

Larry Carter, Kim Hite, Martha Slaughter, Mayor Greg Fischer, Dr. Mark Slaughter and Dr. Mike Marvin.

Jewish Hospital and St. Mary’s Foundation Board Chair William Summers with Sherri Craig.

Jewish Hospital President Joseph Gilene with his wife Mary Gilene.

Kirk Carter, District 17 Councilman Glen Stuckel and Jerry Ward, Chairman of Kosair Charities Board.

Recipient of the 2014 Excellence in Research Award, Roberto Bolli, M.D. with his family, Roberto Junior, Robi and Amy Bolli.

Dr. Ian and Stephanie Mutchnik.

Mark Eliason and Jeff Howard.

2014 Community Leaders of the Year Ron and Marie Abrams with Beth Milliner and Mike Wade.

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Zegna Designer Trunk Show at Rodes

Rodes customers were treated to some of the best selections from the Ermenegildo Zegna’s line on Oct. 17. Guests enjoyed a peek at the latest men’s and women’s fashions. Photos by TIM VALENTINO | Contributing Photographer

Zegna shop ambassador Jim Hines. Andrea Stringhini with Zegna. Beth Javier and Anne Garvey.

Renee Reynolds.

Jewelry designer Orlanda Olsen.

Jennifer Versacio of St John.

Heuser Health East End Grand Opening

Heuser Health, one of the city’s leading centers specializing in providing a healthy lifestyle centered on nutrition and exercise, opened its new loaction at 11700 Commonwealth Drive on Oct. 16. Guests enjoyed the chance to use the state of the art equipment. Photos by BILL WINE | Contributing Photographer

Shawn Gray lifted as Geoff Holladay provided instructions.

Wil Heuser, Missy Sachs, Metro Louisville Economic Development Director Scott Love, Jeff Ellison, Peggy and Dr. Louis Heuser. Jeanne Miller, Denise Kirkham and Ashley Schifano.

Missy Sachs cut the ribbon as Peggy, Wil and Dr. Louis Heuser and Jeff Ellison all smiled.

Brent Richard, Kasey Hollenbach, Diana Tidal and Jeffrey Hayes.

Jessica and Jeff Ellison.

Wil Heuser, Missy Sachs, Don Vowels, Peggy Heuser, Victoria Russell and Quentin Lowery.

Peggy Heuser and James Yates.

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JCC’s BBQ and Brandy Guests got to eat and drink aplenty as they enjoyed an evening of BBQ and brandy with one of America’s Top Chefs - Katsuji Tanabe on Oct. 19 at the newly opened Copper & Kings distillery. Photos By TIM VALENTINO | Contributing Photographer

Matt Goldberg, Craig and Abby Kamer and Ben Vaughan. Lori O'Koon Ford, Sara Wagner and Jon Klein.

Aaron Tasman and Craig Lustig. Chef Katsuji Tanabe.

Karen Abrams and Laura Klein.

Laura Pearson and Laurence Nibur.

Abby and Jordan Green.

Ellana Bessen and Joanie Listig.

Glenn Levine, Dr. Harry Renco and Jeff Spielberg.

Owl Creek Costume Party

Owl Creek Lodge played host to a multitude of locals who got in the Halloween mood early by dressing up and partying. Photos By TIM VALENTINO | Contributing Photographer

Sean and Holly Ryan with Becky and Kevin Burns.

Patrick Garvey and Katy Meyer.

Gene Snowden and Mike Kreis.

Dionna and Joey Bickley.

Lindsay Holland, Christy and Ryan Fetsch, Jena Wise, Jackie Sturgeon, Sarah McGuire and Shannon Drown.

Adam Norrenbrock, Mitchel Denham, Josh Richardson and Adam Block.

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AlumNIGHTS “Cool Things Afoot in the ‘Ville”

KMAC hosted The Leadership Louisville Center's AlumNIGHTS event on Oct. Djorn Buchholz, President and Coach, Louisville City FC, James O’Connor, Amanda Duffy, Mike 14, which gathered hundreds of graduates and community leaders for festive net- Mountjoy, Co-Owner, Louisville City FC and Wayne Estopinal, Co-Owner, Louisville City FC. working and civic engagement. The event featured several leaders who were instrumental in attracting a new United Soccer League team to the city – Louisville City FC. Attendees enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, a complimentary Brown-Forman cocktail and a cash bar. Photos by BILL WINE | Contributing Photographer

Sue Perram, Abby Shue and Amanda Bledsoe.

Eileen Yanoviak.

Brandi and Ryan West.

Alisa Zanetti, Lesa Siebert, Linda Ruffenach, Ruth Hans and Kelly Grether.

John Mura and Aaron Rosenberg.

Gill Holland, Marita Willis and Rob Givens.

Kerry Stemler, President of Leadership Louisville Cynthia Knapek and Todd Spencer.

Marita Willis, JT Henderson and Reylene Robinson.

DiRoNA Dinner

The Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRoNA) honored a number of Louisville culinary luminaries as they gathered for their North America Conference and Reunion between Oct. 5-8 at The Brown Hotel. The conference concluded with a dinner at the hotel during which numerous awards were handed out. Courtesy Photos

Randall Goldman and Anthony Lamas.

Jonathan, manager of Vincenzo’s and Danielle Tarullo.

Susan and Charles Marshall, chairman of DiRoNA.

Sam and Cindy McGann.

DiRoNA Board members Joseph DiSalvo, Keith Kehlbach and Anthony Cerone.

Bernie Lovely, Jeremy Ashby, Miguel Rivas and Rob Mudd.

Carl Sobocinski and Gina Boulware.

Hazel Matthews of Sullivan University.

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Fundraiser for Candidate Corley Everett With The Voice-Tribune’s Veteran Photographer John Harralson

Gregg Brenzel and Louise Todd attended a fundraiser at Captain’s Quarters held for Corley Everett, Republican candidate for State Representative.

Candidate Corley Everett and Jill and Goerge Dick.

Bill Tafel, Corley Everett, Jim Hill and Agriculture Commissioner James Comer, who is running for Kentucky governor in 2015.

Dr. Jim Gedra, Lisa Chapman and Phil Ammon.

Charlie Stevens and Karen Cooper.

Gena Asher with a friend.

Jessica Craig, Lynn Hillebrand and Karen Esarey at Captain’s Quarters.

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LIFE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2014 | D-1

By IGOR GURYASHKIN Staff Writer

hristopher Prather, one of Bittners many hidden treasures has been with the company for 12 years. But it wasn’t always so for the Chaplin, Kentucky resident who found interior design after over a decade in the medical field. It was his love of art, design and allowing his creative side to flourish that has led him to where he is today. “I was always artistic and wanted to do commercial art,” Prather explains. “But I was persuaded to do the wise thing and pursue medicine. I have a degree in clinical medical technology, which is very different to what I do now,” Prather laughs. “For eleven years I worked in a lab and was just never happy with what I did. There was nothing creative about it. So after I built my house (in Chaplin, Kentucky), I decided that I needed to make a change - so I quit my job.” What happened next was a series of fortunate events that led Prather to Bittners. Having left the medical field he was introduced to Louisville design stalwart Scott Tichenor. A few meetings later and Prather found himself working as a design assistant for one of the best designers in the city. A year later and he soon found himself at fellow Louisville design luminaries – Bittners. “I met Douglas [Riddle, President of Bittners] who asked if I would be interested in joining his team, and of course, given the fact that Bittners had such a great reputation, I said yes.” Today Prather is charged with all the visual displays at the Bittners showroom, a role he has grown to relish more and more as the years go by. “I do all the visual displays but I’m also close to customer service,” Prather explains. “I wait on customers, which means I’m constantly changing between roles, which is something I really love about my job. I’m constantly changing the showroom. I love the creative side to my job. Douglas [Riddle] and I have changed the showroom so many times and have expanded it three times since I’ve been here. 10 years ago the showroom was traditional and now it is a nice mix of modern traditional, which encompasses the Bittners lifestyle. Douglas prompts me with ideas and then I’ll take the lead.” It is this love of design that has ensured that Prather has also delivered incredible

customer service over the years, and never with a hard sell. He knows only a relationship based on trust and understanding keeps the clients returning to a company like Bittners for 160 years. “I have one house which I have worked with for five years now in Anchorage, and they’ve become great friends,” Prather explains. “That aspect of the job has taken me out of the showroom and opened up a different world. “We have a long-time customer who we’ve particularly enjoyed working with, in part because in the last five years she’s gone from ultra conservative to pretty contemporary and it was great to see her completely make a 180 and try something new.” One reason for this is the fact that Prather can gain the trust of clients, empathize with them, and not push his own style on them. The key has always been to find what works best for the client given their particular needs and wants. “I don’t think I have a particular style, but I am very much about form and function.” explains Prather. “I think you have to be comfortable. I always tell clients, ‘Don’t pick what you think your room ought to look like; you need a room that you’re comfortable with.’ Don’t create a dining room and a formal dining room when that’s not the way that you live. “A lot of people want to use a particular trendy color, but they don’t want to commit to it. I’m always of the mind that you should keep you furniture neutral so that the new color can be on the walls, it’s much easier to change that way.” For Prather there are hopefully many more years to come at Bittners, and many more years for Bittners themselves. “I think the fact that we’ve been open for 160 years is incredible,” Prather concludes. But I also think people are shocked that we still make furniture by hand. There’s not many businesses that can say that.”

Photo By CLAY COOK | Contributing Photographer

From Labs To Showrooms

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By CHRIS HUMPHREYS Contributing Writer

alloween is just over a week away and I’m willing to bet that some of you still don’t know what to be. Lucky for you, we’re here to help. I challenged makeup artist Matt Goodlett to create four different looks that anyone can wear on Halloween using only one color wheel (Ben Nye Pro F/X Wheel, $18 at Caulfields, 1006 W. Main St.) and basic makeup brushes that most households already have. Matt Goodlett is a Louisville makeup artist and painter that can be reached at matt.goodlett.mua@gmail.com or via Facebook by searching Matt Goodlett, MUA.

“When I think of vampires, I think of good looking monsters. Keep it simple. Keep it attractive. And don’t forget the blood.” • Use white to take color out of skin but not make it look like a clown. • Darken the eyes and blend them out at the edges to look more natural. • Contour the cheek bones with the darkest part being closest to the ears. “Day of the Dead (Día de Muertos) is an observance of celebrating the lives of the deceased, not mourning them. Decorated skulls and faces are an extension of celebrating loved ones after their passing.” • As long as you have light and dark colors, you can do it. • There are a lot of recurring themes; flowers, key holes, spider webs, scallop shells, etc. • It is a death makeup but it is meant to be a celebration of life.

“Roy Lichtenstein was a pop-artist in the 1960s most known for his comic book style paintings. There are different types of Lichtenstein looks. You can do the classic red dots, you can do blue, you can do just about any color as long as it would have appeared in newsprint. You have to imagine the face as two dimensional and bring it to life by drawing the lines as a comic book artist would draw a face.”

“When you look at zombies in movies they all look different. If you look at Lucio Fulci’s film “Zombi” the undead are yellow, while in George Romero’s “Dawn of the Dead” they were blue. As long as you give them a gaunt look, you should be good to go. It really just depends on how the zombie was created, some are from a virus, some are from outer space, others are from a biblical plague.”

• Try to make the dots as symmetrical as possible. • Anywhere a comic book artist would ink a line to deviate colors, draw a line. • Use white marks to focus on where light would hit shiny things like lipstick or tears.

• Focus on the sunken in eyes and cheeks. • Accentuate the ocular bones. • Any mistakes you make, just add fake blood.

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MIXING it up WITH LORI KOMMOR

From The BITTNERS SHOWROOM If the season has inspired you into giving your home a little makeover, then now is the time to think about what you can do to freshen up your rooms. Of course, a house makeover doesn’t mean breaking the bank; in fact, you can make your rooms look completely new and refreshed, just by adding statement pieces and updating color schemes.

1. Ceramic vase and decorative jars, great accent pieces for the home. 2. Skull headphones pillow with a pair of salt & pepper natural cowhide pillows. 3. From L-R 9” square platter jazz black pattern, 16” Centerpiece bowl in zebra-black and braid-black large serving bowl. 4. Stone rings on iron stands and architectural element on iron stand. ALL ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE AT BITTNERS 731 E. MAIN ST., 40202. 502.584.6349.

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Tastes

Dickey’s: A Taste of the Lone Star

By STEVE KAUFMAN Contributing Writer

restaurant can probably get away with making a Hot Brown with cheese sauce instead of the original Mornay. You can serve fried chicken with the skin off and convince people it tastes as good because it’s healthier. We know you can serve a pizza with pineapple on it. But around these parts, don’t mess with people’s barbecue. Other regions of the country have established their identity through their sauces: mustard in the Carolinas, molasses-based in Kansas City, dry rub in Tennessee, white sauce in Alabama. Or they’re known for their meat: beef brisket in Texas, pork barbecue in Georgia, the whole hog in Arkansas. (Pig, soooey!) Fish and oysters in New Orleans. Kentuckians like a variety of meat – turkey and chicken as well as beef and pork, and even lamb and mutton and sausage – and aren’t all that particular about the sauce. Just make sure it’s smoked, long and low, on hickory wood. And make sure it tastes good. That the rib meat is tender, not chewy; that the brisket is smoky and not too trimmed; that the pulled pork is well-sauced, moist and not stringy. And make sure the portions are big. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, which opened four months ago in the Kroger shopping center off Hubbards Lane in St. Matthews, would seem to have two strikes against it around here: One, it’s a national chain; and two, it’s from Texas. But owner David Robinson is a true-blue, born-and-bred Louisvillian who felt that St. Matthews neighborhood needed good barbecue (it does!) and that Dickey’s could fill the bill (it also does). “Barbecue’s my favorite food,” he says, “and brisket’s my favorite barbecue. And nobody does that better than Texas.” In fact, he says, Dickey’s is the largest buyer of brisket in the country. Dickey’s may be a chain, but it’s a rapidly expanding chain, including parts of the country where they don’t know a barbecue from a barber chair. “It’s the largest barbecue chain in the world,” Robinson says (smiling, of course, because the “barbecue world” is pretty much coastto-coast U.S.). Robinson took an intensive course to learn Dickey’s busi-

The Law of Too Much

By S. PARROTT Contributing Writer

f there’s one thing I’ve learned in the world of dating, the first time you meet someone you must abide by the Law of Too Much: never share or demand too much information, never show too much skin and never interact with too much emotion. But speaking of skin… One night I went out with this guy I had met through a couple of friends. Usually when you date someone with references (i.e. a friend of a friend, cousin of a friend, etc.) you feel a bit safer because hey, if this was someone you should be worried about, you would know, right? My date was a little quirky and that’s okay. From what I remember, we just went to grab pizza at Wick’s so we could talk and get to know each other in a fun atmosphere. It was great. After the date, he wanted to go to his house and grab a jacket. I didn’t think anything of it, so rode along. Remember, friend of a friend… We got to his apartment and I took a seat on the couch while he grabbed his jacket. I looked around and from what I could see he was at least clean. Another plus. After about 5 minutes of waiting, he darted across the hall, but I didn’t think anything of it. Suddenly, music started

ness at Barbecue University in Dallas. (It was a Division II school that used to go to the Mac-and-Cheese Bowl, but got expelled when its players kept trying to smoke the pigskin.) The restaurant has a clean, unfussy, slightly Western feel to it. There are 15 two-top tables, all covered in a bluechecked tablecloth. (Not a color that necessarily reflects Robinson’s sports preferences.) There are also seven stools around the place at a counter, for quicker dining. Wagon wheel chandeliers hang from the ceiling. Bluesy country music plays in the background. Dickey’s supplies most of the artwork on the wall, including a shot of the Dickey brothers outside the original BBQ shack around 1941. Other artwork mostly features meat and celebrities (like President Reagan with the Dickey family). But Robinson has begun localizing it, starting with a framed halter that Barbaro wore on his winning 2006 Kentucky Derby run, and a Derby program autographed by trainer Mike Matz and jockey Edgar Prado. There are four large digital TV screens on the wall with, Robinson says, “All the sports channels, plus both horse racing channels.” He doesn’t see it becoming a sports hangout, but then again basketball season hasn’t started. At that time, he might get his beer license. We ate a sampling of Dickey’s ribs, sliced brisket, turkey and chicken, pulled pork and two kinds of sausages: the regular Polish sausage and a spicy cheddar sausage. Everything was smoky and tender. The delicious brisket was a little lean for my tastes, but my tastes probably run to untrimmed meats more than most people’s do. The chicken and turkey were both welcomed surprises – not at all dry. The two sausages we ate were also smoky and garlicky. The ribs were excellent. I hesitate to use the term “big ribs,” because you might think of the brontosaurus bones Fred Flintstone used to eat – or the large beef ribs popular in some venues. I also hesitate to use the term “falling off the bone,” an overused, overrated description. Really “falling-off-thebone” ribs can be messy and difficult to eat, leaving you with meat and sauce on your wrists. This meat came sliding right off the bone, but only when you bit it off. The sides we had were traditional delights. The fried okra were peppery little pops in the mouth, the mac and cheese was creamy and flavorful, the cole slaw was chopped fine (like I like it) with enough mayonnaise, the baked beans were barbecue-y and the baked potato casserole was

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playing and not just any music. It was Lou Rawls. I looked up, and from around the corner came this guy, in boxers, a pair of white ankle socks… and a hairbrush, which served as his microphone belting out, “you’ll never find, as long as you live, someone who loves you, tender like I doooooo…”. I was offended that he led me to his apartment under false pretenses, and quite honestly, I didn’t appreciate the assumption that I was going to obtain his “lovin’” in order to ever miss it in the first place. He only made it through the first verse and the chorus before he broke into laughter and ran back into the room. Had I known him well enough, this would have been hilarious but instead he looked crazy. I enjoy a good joke just as much as anyone, but I’m in your apartment waiting on you to get your jacket and next thing I know you’re semi-naked? That is NOT okay. Needless to say, I didn’t go out with this guy again. I don’t know if it was his choice of “entertainment” or boxers (they weren’t cute) that turned me off. I did learn something new however: in addition to sticking to the Law of Too Much, anyone under the age of 40 from this time forward should NEVER be serenaded to the sound of Lou Rawls.

spooned out of the skin and served in a cup and loaded. There are three kinds of sauce. Goldilocks would like the original. The sweet was too sweet for me, the hot too hot. The original? Just right. Robinson has takeout and wants to emphasize his catering business: full-service, delivery buffet and box lunches. No limit to the size of the group he’ll cater for. Dickey’s also has an “$8.99 with drink and two sides” daily special. It might be a three-rib plate or a brisket sandwich. There are seven rotating options and 12 sides to choose from. On Sunday, kids eat free. All paying guests get free ice cream. He sells meats by the pound, sliced or the whole brisket. All the meat is smoked “slow and low,” overnight for 12-14 hours at 250 degrees on hickory wood only. “When you see a red ‘smoke ring’ around the meat, that’s the hickory,” he says. For Thanksgiving and Christmas, Robinson is going to smoke a whole Cajun turkey, a regular turkey and a honey ham. He’s currently in the process of opening a second location, on Linn Station Road and Hurstbourne Parkway, that he expects to have ready by the end of the year, even as he gets this location up and running. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is at 285 N. Hubbards Lane in the Kroger St. Matthews shopping center. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., seven days a week. For catering orders, call the corporate number 866-BARBECUE or the store, 502.650.9065. Or, to place a takeout order, go to dickeys. com and punch in your ZIP code. Photos by CHRIS HUMPHREYS | The Voice-Tribune

Hargadon 60th Anniversary

arry L. and Jean G. Hargadon celebrated 60 years of marriage on October 22, 2014. The couple was married at St. Stephen Martyr in 1954 while Harry was serving in the U.S. Army and Jean was attending Ursuline College. Harry graduated from Xavier University and the University of Louisville, School of Law. Harry served on St. Matthews City Council for 26 years and practiced law successfully for 47 years before retiring from his firm in 2006. Harry and Jean have made their home in Louisville, where they have raised three children; Kevin Hargadon of Louisville, Patrick Hargadon of Cape Canaveral (deceased), and Kate Hargadon (Denis) Giuliani of Lexington. Harry and Jean have seven grandchildren: James (Angela) Giuliani, Katy (David) Runge, David (Marisa) Giuliani, Mary Giuliani, Chris Giuliani, John Giuliani and Caroline Giuliani. They have one great grandson: Jonah Giuliani. The couple has been richly blessed with lifelong friends, and together they enjoy life in Kentucky and Florida.

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Out & About

OUT & ABOUT

The Hippest of Hippos

aybe I’m just partial to A-names (or names that remind me of a deck of playing cards), but I think the Louisville Zoo’s new baby pygmy hippo looks like an Ace. Something about the rolls on his chubby little body, and the way he plods around his enclosure makes me think this newcomer knows he’s the center of attention—and he loves it. He probably goes around to all the other animals in the zoo and introduces himself by saying, “Eeeey, I’m Ace,” in his best Arthur Fonzarelli impersonation. Or not. He is, after all, a hippo, not a leather-jacket wearing, motorcycle-riding shark-jumper with great hair. Still, I think his name should be Ace. Unfortunately, that decision isn’t up to me, at least not entirely. To commemorate their new addition, the Louisville Zoo is holding a naming competition. Last month they began accepting name suggestions for the unnamed male hippo, which was born on Aug. 28 to parents Hope and Maji. Last week, the zoo announced the three finalist names: Ace, Jahari and Kimani. Voting, which takes place in person via a cash donation at a kiosk stand inside the zoo, opened last week and continues until this Sunday. When I visited the Zoo this weekend, Jahari was clearly in the lead for that day’s contributions. Someone had even thrown in a $20 bill into his bucket! According to a babynaming guide on the Internet, Jahari means: “one who has youth, strength and power.” If that name does end up winning, I think I’ll be okay with it. Whatever the name of the baby pygmy hippo, he is worth checking out, and I would suggest doing so soon, before he’s learned how to properly walk and interact with his surroundings. It’s adorable watching him stumble and wobble behind his mom (Dad? I don’t mean to be a hippo-ist, but it’s difficult to tell unless you’re laser-focused on animal junk, which I am happy to report I was not). The newest hippo adds to the zoo’s nice collection, which includes elephants, giraffe, cats, camels, monkeys, snakes, bears and birds, among other local and wild animals. My favorite non-hippo exhibit was the zoo’s walk-thru aviary, which surprised me because I’m normally pretty unimpressed by feathery creatures. Here, though, you got to walk into an enclosure full of gorgeous birds. When I walked through, two birds were having some sort of footrace in the path in front of me and a bird with a bright red Mohawk was hanging out on a rock a few feet from my face.

The close-up view and abundance of flora and fauna to focus on were a nice change from the more spacious outdoor exhibits with limited viewing points and space between you and the animal. Mind you, that isn’t a criticism. If anything, some of the exhibits need even more space. The gorilla I saw seemed too close to me. While I trust the zoo’s judgment and ability to calculate how far a gorilla can parkour across a ravine, it still felt too small. I’ve obviously been watching too much of Congo and Planet of the Apes. Large apes are too humanlike not to creep me out. Other observations from the zoo include overhearing lots of cheesy dad-jokes, like one at this terrarium that contained a litter of naked mole-rats piled up. Said dad turned to his daughter and said, “Look at all of them. They must be cuddling because they’re cold. Because they’re naked.” She didn’t find it funny, but it’s a classic dad-joke. Prime zoo-going time has always been the summer when schools out and the park offers extended hours, but the opportunity to see a baby hippo and ability to skip large

throngs of people make a fall or winter visit completely worthwhile. The Louisville Zoo’s regular hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with visitors able to say until 5 p.m. This weekend and next, however, the park closes an hour earlier (3 p.m., with patrons invited to stay until 4 p.m.) in order to prepare for their ongoing “World’s Largest Halloween Party.” Admittance to the park is $15.95 for adults, and $11.50 for children. Discounted rates are available for seniors and groups. Separate ticket prices exist for family-focused Halloween Party. For more information, visit LouisvilleZoo. com.

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PETER BERKOWITZ

Arts & Entertainment

PETER’S PICKS

The Nightmare Before Halloween If you’re looking for something to do this week, you came to the right place. Unless you’re looking for something different. We can’t help you with that.

SOCIAL JUSTICE Sister Helen Prejean, the author of Dead Men Walking (the book) will be at St. Michael Church Saturday at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the death penalty (spoiler: not a fan). “For Pete’s Sake” is the rally at Bellarmine University Sunday in honor of the late folkie and activist Pete Seeger. It goes from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

COMEDY MUSIC They came all the way from Seattle for this, Louisville, so don’t disappoint them (sure, the tour also takes them to other cities, but this is the important one, yes?). Lonesome Shack unleashes their boogie blues choogle rock at the New Vintage Thursday at 10 p.m., supporting their latest, More Primitive (on Alive/Naturalsound Records). Our Junk Yard Dogs open. A little closer to home, The Harlequins drive all 90 minutes down from Cincinnati to rock Haymarket Whiskey bar on Friday at 8 p.m. Noise pop Oklahomans Depth & Current and sexy new local psych rockers The Wrists open, plus DJ Sam Sneed and visuals by Dodds. DJ Goast throws his own going-away party at the Mag Bar Friday after 10 p.m., so see him one last time before he becomes a real live ghost. Saturday sees youthful Nashville guitar star William Tyler return here for a show at Dreamland, continuing to impress all who see him with his inventive approach. Fellow under-the-radar stylist Sam Moss opens at 9 p.m. Another act who has visited Louisville more than once this year also plays Saturday, as the Chicago-based soul/funk/hip-hop band Sidewalk Chalk revisits Haymarket Whiskey Bar again for a live album taping at 9 p.m. Local emotional rock band The Foxery plays a record release show at Nelligan Hall Monday, with Cleveland’s Two Handed Fools and a pair of locals, Cat Puns and Scuzz Master, opening the all-ages show at 8 p.m. On Tuesday, Preston Street offers a solid pair of possibilities, with Acid Witch at the New Vintage and Mutual Benefit at Zanzabar. (Guess which one is more Halloween-friendly?) Detroit’s Child Bite and locals Savage Master join Acid Witch, with a special tribute set dedicated to Louisville’s OUT. by American Lesion (including members of Coliseum, Lords, Nixon and more). Mutual Benefit’s one-man from Brooklyn indie rock is kinder and gentler, so they will not be competing for each other’s audience. Next Wednesday brings a trio of intriguing shows: La Hell Gang, a rock power trio from Chile, is at Dreamland at 7 p.m. The Mercury Ballroom has something hippy-er with the progressive bluegrass of Colorado’s Yonder Mountain String Band at 8 p.m. The week’s second guitar innovator, and one who was doing it decades before the other began, Leo Kottke, holds court for a typically raucous good time at the Clifton Center at 7:30 p.m.

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One of the very best comics working today, the everreliable Brian Regan, returns for an evening at the Brown Theater Saturday at 8 p.m. Known for being hilarious and one of the few who can fill a theater without a sitcom or movie credit, Regan is a top bet for the week. Rich Vos will headline at the Laughing Derby Thursday through Saturday for several sets.

ART Revelry says “The Future Is Unwritten,” yet decides to schedule an art show on Friday at 7 p.m. Lyndi Lou has curated 20 of the town’s top artists to contribute pieces based on tarot cards. Oddest of all is the second annual Miniatures show and sale at Beargrass Christian Church Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

BOOKS Carmichael’s hosts a writer and a jug band in their Crescent Hill store Sunday at 4 p.m., as Michael Jones signs his new book on the topic and the Juggernaut Jug Band plays.

HALLOWEEN The Frazier Museum’s annual “An Evening With Poe” begins Thursday night. The 11th Bardstown Bound Boo Fest includes Schlafly beer specials all over the Highlands, plus music, costumes, food trucks and more beginning at 2 p.m. Boo-nanaza happens all weekend at the Kentucky Science Center, and the science of candy will be explored by costumed characters.

Film Review

“The Best of Me” and “Fury”

By BENNETT DUCKWORTH Contributing Writer

just saw “The Best of Me” and “Fury” – which is not a healthy combination to have floating in your system. It’s like an over-sweetened Starbucks beverage topped of with a giant steak from Applebee’s. Why did I subject myself to such a dangerous experiment? Well, I feel these films have something in common: Both are likely to inspire someone to drag their significant other to see it against their will. “Fury” is a World War II film about the crew of a U.S. Sherman tank making their way through Nazi Germany. It stars Brad Pitt, Logan Lerman, Michael Peña, Shia LaBeouf and Jon Bernthal. The film is directed by David Ayer and like his “End of Watch,” it tends to have a rather confused voice. He likes to show us the life and work of tough guys from a perspective that is informed and mature at one moment, but then ridiculous and exploitative the next. “Fury” may be an augmentation of Ayer’s strengths and weaknesses in one film. His cinematographer, Roman Vasyanov, goes for a comparatively grounded and rich aesthetic. The first shot of the film had my complete attention and respect. Some scenes, especially one set in the invaded home of a German woman, are full of the kind of lengthy, awkward, unpredictable tension you would expect to find in a John Cassavettes film. Most of the film’s acting is emotionally believable, but there are a distracting amount of instances where contemporary language and modality feel very out-of-place for the 1940s. Some of the battle scenes are terrifyingly compelling, but they have the tendency to go overboard, and the melodramatic score by Steven Price is no help. His contribution is a tacky contrast to such gritty and bleak material. I found myself

wishing this movie had no music at all. By the time the film concluded with an unbelievable standoff and stylized end credits rolled, I knew that I’d been shown an idea of the nightmarish ugliness of war, but I also felt as though I was exiting a deranged theme park ride. There was no confusion to be felt about “The Best of Me” – a movie that never had a chance. Was there any sincerity behind the making of this film? There must have been an ounce or two or it would have been one very interesting comedy. Alas, this is a romantic drama from a novel by Nicholas Sparks. While directed by Michael Hoffman, who made the respectable 2009 film, “The Last Station,” “The Best of Me” has little to no personal touch. This is like a manufactured melodrama with clichés in all the typical places. Maybe this film is like a ride too. It follows the rekindled romance between two attractive people after their mentor passes away. The movie slowly explains what got in the way of their love during their youth and how fate has brought them back together. It’s filled with bad drama for people who don’t know any better. At the beginning, the two lead characters are played by James Marsden and Michelle Monaghan. But they are soon to share screen time with their younger selves in flashbacks, played by Luke Bracey and Liana Liberato. I am hard-pressed to think of another movie where I was more distracted by

older/younger counterparts who look nothing alike. This is only one of many elements, which make it difficult to feel invested in the film’s characters. Their development is weak and the development of the film’s supporting characters is almost laughably nonexistent. Good people are good. Bad people are bad. It’s set in a small Louisiana town where a young, clean, handsome man is the black sheep in a family of vicious lunatic drug-dealing rednecks. He is admired by a local rich girl whose family has little screen time, except for a scene late in the film where the father attempts to bribe the young man to stay away from his respectable daughter (Sigh). Their reunion, followed by a neardeath experience, provokes the guy to wonder if he is meant to be with her. I understand the allure of mysticism in romantic dramas revolving around fate and coincidences. It’s the kind of escapism that fuels a good movie when conveyed on a subtextual level. However, when all that business is on the surface when characters are talking about it and I barely feel like I’ve gotten to know them as human beings, I could care less what cosmic forces are looking out for the love of these two multi-cellular organisms. So, there you have it. One movie is glossy and phony. The other is gritty and phony. Maybe one of these is worth your two-plus hours and cash, but don’t force a disinterested person whom you love to see it with you. That’s not love. That’s just mean. Bennett Duckworth is a film fanatic who lives in Louisville and goes to see a movie in the theater at least once a week. He has kept a movie review blog since September of 2011 with the mission of writing about every new release he sees, as well as new trends in filmmaking and classic films he loves. You can read more of his reviews at www.bennettduckworth.blogspot. com.

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11TH ANNUAL “BARDSTOWN BOUND” BOO FEST

Schlafly Beer is happy to host its 11th year of bringing the BOO to the Bound on Saturday, Oct. 25. The Highlands shops, restaurants and bars will open their doors and sidewalks for yet another scary event of shopping, sampling savings and drinking good beer on our city’s favorite strip. Shops North and South of Eastern Parkway open their doors for you to purchase that perfect gift for that someone special, find that fabulous outfit for that special date, have a taste of luscious local cuisine, listen to live entertainment, and to raise a glass and toast to the 11th Annual Bardstown Bound BooFest. Festivities begin at 2 p.m.

• OCTOBER 23 • Thursday,

OCTOBER 23

“AN EVENING WITH POE” AT FRAZIER HISTORY MUSEUM The Frazier History Museum will present “An Evening with Poe,” a staged selection of works from author and poet Edgar Allan Poe, Oct. 23 through Nov. 4. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. except Halloween night, which is 8 p.m. Doors open for gallery access at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $15 for members and $18 for non-members. MORE INFO Fraziermuseum.org

Friday,

OCTOBER 24

MONSTER MASH COSTUME BALL All werewolves, ghouls and vampires are invited to dance the night away Friday, Oct. 24 from 7-11 p.m. in support of The Arrow

MORE INFO Bardstownbound.com

fly!) from the Park to The Monkey Wrench.

ceeds go to the upkeep and preservation of

of our 20% OFF special by calling or stop-

Registration is $20.

the Conrad-Caldwell House Museum.

ping in.

MORE INFO Boyshaven.org

MORE INFO 502.636.5023

MORE INFO 502.814.3000

ST. JAMES EPISCOPAL ARTS & CRAFTS

THE USA CARES 7TH INNING STRETCH

SHOW

The USA Cares 7th Inning Stretch will be

This year’s arts and crafts show will fea-

held at Jeff Ruby’s Steakhouse in Louisville,

ture Harley Dougherty,a National and

Kentucky Oct. 31. The evening will begin

PURSES, POUTS & PEARLS

International Chainsaw artist. He will give

with cocktails at 6:30 p.m. with dinner being

carving exhibitions at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Join in on this fun evening with a purpose,

served at 7 pm. Purchase tickets online at

Inside Gleason Hall we have a wide variety

7th.usacares.org. Special guests will include

which includes designer handbag bingo,

of unique crafters. This festival is part of

fellow Reds player Doug Flynn and distin-

Arts & Crafts Day in Pewee Valley which also

guished magician Michael Finney.

include the Pewee Valley Woman’s Club, and

MORE INFO 7th.usacares.org

the Presbyterian and St. Aloysius Churches.

Saturday,

Come and enjoy your day and do your

NOVEMBER 1

Friday,

NOVEMBER 7

silent auction for high-end items, gift bags and the opportunity to help Louisville stay well, find cures and fight back against cancer. This event begins at 6:00 at Woodhaven Country Club. Individual tickets are $45. MORE INFO

holiday shopping early. St. James Episcopal Church is located at 401 LaGrange Road in

M.S. PUMPKIN DERBY

Pewee Valley, Kentucky.

Louisville Slugger Field will host the M.S.

MORE INFO 502.241.5912

Pumpkin Derby Saturday, Nov. 1 from noon4 p.m. This family fun event includes four

PursesPoutsAndPearlsLouisville.org

Friday,

NOVEMBER 14

18TH CENTURY MARKET FAIR AT LOCUST

divisions of pumpkin racing and a deco-

Ball at the Peterson Dumesnil House, 301

GROVE 2014

rated pumpkin contest, a Kids Fun Zone

EXPRESSIONS OF HOPE GALA

South Peterson Ave. in Crescent Hill. No pets

Notice is herewith given that a Market Fair

with games and crafts, ballpark concession

The fifth annual Expressions of Hope Gala

are allowed at the party, as the music and

shall be held at the grounds designated as

and more. Learn about M.S. through art-

will be held Friday, Nov. 14 from 6-10 p.m.

lights may frighten them. This year’s event

the seat of Major William Croghan, known

work, symptom simulation games and from

at Mellwood Arts Center. This event is held

includes mystery bags for purchase and a

as Locust Grove, six miles up-river from

groups like the National Multiple Sclerosis

the Falls of the Ohio. You are invited to join

Society.

during national Epilepsy Awareness Month,

silent auction. All proceeds will benefit The Arrow Fund, a non-profit, volunteer-based

with Locust Grove and the Illinois Regiment

MORE INFO Mspumpkinderby.com

organization, dedicated to providing medical treatment, rehabilitation, and safe, new

of Virginia as we bring the spirit of the past alive with the Market Fair. You can

HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR

homes for animals that have been the vic-

participate in 18th c. style entertainment,

Seneca High School in years past held one

tims of torture, abuse, and extreme neglect.

purchase replicas of 18th century military

of the largest Fall Craft Fairs in Louisville.

Tickets to the event are $25 in advance, and

and household items, and enjoy food and

And now after almost 8 years – It’s back for

ple, or $500 to reserve a table of 8.

are available online at: www.buytickets.at/

drink as our founders did, meet and con-

the third year as an Annual Event hosted by

MORE INFO Efky.org

thearrowfund/17398 or they may be pur-

verse with early Americans. Mock battles for

the Seneca Marine Corps JROTC Booster

chased for $30 at the door.

our country’s independence feature General

Club! This show will feature various arts

MORE INFO Thearrowfund.org

George Rogers Clark’s own militia, the

and crafts by 120+ crafters from around

Fund during its Monster Mash Costume

and proceeds will benefit the Foundation’s education, advocacy, support, outreach, and veteran services initiatives designed to improve quality of life for those living with epilepsy. Tickets are $60 each, $100 per cou-

Saturday,

NOVEMBER 15

Illinois regiment, as well as British Dragoons

the region on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 9:00

FLEUR-DE-LIS FLING: ONCE UPON A

and Marines, and German Hessians. Native

a.m. - 3:00 p.m. . One hundred percent of all

2014 LOUISVILLE PRO TENNIS

TIME

Americans will be present as well - whose

proceeds from this event will go directly to

INVITATIONAL

This year’s Fleur-De-Lis Fling: Once Upon

side will they be on this year?

the Seneca Marine Corps JROTC program

The 2014 Louisville Pro Tennis Invitational

A Time will take place Friday, Oct. 24 in The

MORE INFO Locustgrove.org

to support our rifle, physical fitness, and drill

will take place Saturday, Nov. 15 at the

teams, as well as our scholarship fund for

Louisville Boat Club from 1 - 8 p.m. The LPTI

Enchanted Forest of Gheens Foundation Lodge. Fleur-De-Lis Fling is a high energy celebration which makes leadership

BOO TO YOU

seniors attending college next fall.

is a one-day exhibition tournament featur-

The third annual Boo to You event will be

MORE INFO 502.876.9133

ing WTA/ATP professionals Shelby Rogers,

opportunities a reality for young people.

held at the Kentucky Renaissance Fair on

This cocktail-dress appropriate, black-tie

Saturday, Oct. 25 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Cost

optional festive evening will raise funds for

is $10/child. Activities include face paint-

the Lincoln Heritage Council’s Scoutreach

ing, magicians, pony rides, renaissance acts,

Program. A heavily-themed experience

haunted trail, league of mascots, bounce

“RAISING KIDS WHO THRIVE” SECRETS

for guests through specialized décor, fantastic food and spirits, live entertainment

houses, corn maize, trick-or-treat trail and

BASED ON SCIENCE

pumpkin patch. All proceeds benefit Kosair

FREE and Open to the Public. 9:30-10:30

and a variety of extras will create a night to

Charities.

a.m. sessions beginning Sunday, Nov. 2.

A KALIGHTOSCOPE CHRISTMAS CAROL:

remember.

MORE INFO Kosair.org

Presentations and open discussions regard-

CHRISTMAS AT THE GALT HOUSE HOTEL

ing infants through elementary school aged.

Experience “A Christmas Carol” as told

Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, 4936

through larger-than-life handcrafted silk

Brownsboro Road, Louisville, Kentucky

luminaries! Plus all of our crowd favorites

40222. Call to register for sessions and for

are better than ever! Enjoy the English

HALLOWEEN PARTY INSPIRED BY NICK

free child-care, if needed.

CAVE’S MURDER BALLADS ALBUM

MORE INFO www.tjuc.org or 502.425.6943

village, Snow Fairy Castle, Candy Cane

MORE INFO Fleurdelisfling.com THE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN Revelry Boutique Gallery is pleased to present a tarot card inspired group art show featuring work in a variety of mediums. The broad spectrum of unique

Friday,

OCTOBER 31

Irina Falconi, Jesse Witten, and Eric Quigley.

Sunday,

NOVEMBER 2

PLANNED IN BUTCHERTOWN

The event will conclude with a benefit cocktail party and dinner featuring keynote speaker Scott Treibly from IMG Academy. MORE INFO Louprotennis.com

Forest, Letters to Santa, Make a Flake, Draw on the Wall, Santa’s Sleigh Green

A Halloween party inspired by Murder

BEN SOLLEE: POSTCARDS FROM

Ballads by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds

AMERICA

will take place at Copper & Kings, 1111 E.

The Speed Concert Series in collabora-

Washington St., Oct. 31 from 7 to 11 p.m.

tion with The Kentucky Center. Ben Sollee

Members of superb local bands Vice Tricks

(singer/songwriter, cellist) in collaboration

and the Revenants will combine to cover

with choreographer David Ingram and

the famous rock album live in its entirety

members of the Louisville Orchestra, will

at 9 p.m. The Louisville band of bartenders

transform your experience of the Bomhard

PAM TILLIS & FRIENDS: A KENTUCKY

known as “The Black Irish Elvis” will each

Theater through music, dance and tech-

CHRISTMAS DINNER SHOW

offer literate and sultry cocktails inspired

nology, while sharing stories of America’s

CMA female vocalist of the year, singer and

by songs from the album, as well as their

awkward relationship with nature and

songwriter Pam Tillis, will star in the all new

personal Halloween interpretations of the

industry. This event is a kick-off concert for

“Pam Tillis & Friends: A Kentucky Dinner

classic brandy cocktail the Corpse Reviver.

the 2015 YES! Fest: a year-long festival of the

Show.” Tillis’ beautiful voice will inspire holi-

Costumes are encouraged and a prize will

regions dynamic arts & cultural organiza-

be awarded to the best Nick Cave look-alike.

day cheer in guests, as she sings traditional

tions united, using the power of YES, a Year

Admission is $7 per person. Attendees must

of Environment and Sustainability.

Christmas songs, as well as some of her

open to the public.

be at least 21 years of age. This Halloween

MORE INFO 502.634.2700

KENTUCKY SHAKESPEARE PRESENTS

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local artists includes Adrian Wright, Ben Barnhart, Robby Davis, Dennis Pase, Sean McGlone, Lyndi Lou, Vinnie Kochert, Karl Otto, Bernhart Geyer, Bobby Hinkel, Rich Merwarth, Greg Mosier, Damon Thompson, Harrison Fogle, William Ragland, Megan Tierney, Petersen Thomas, Mark Parris, Meredith Cunnigham, Alex Kennedy, and Phoebe Digges-Elliott. Join us to interact with this group from an exciting array of backgrounds as they amalgamate for one mysterious evening. While you are indulging in the festivities, the opportunity may arise to discover more about your own destiny with a tarot card reading from clairvoyant Anna Rae Foster. The event is free and

CANDLELIGHT READING OF MACBETH AT RESURFACED A POP-UP PLAZA ON

event is a Thinn Lizzy Production.

BOO LA LA BALL

Thursday,

Screen, Peppermint Express Kiddie Train, Gingerbread house display, and shop at Mistletoe Marketplace! Open Nov. 15 through Jan. 1, 2015. MORE INFO ChristmasattheGaltHouse.com

favorites. Satisfy your taste buds with a new twist on the traditional holiday meal. This show is sure to put everyone in the holiday

NOVEMBER 6

spirit! Show times from Nov. 15 – Dec. 13. MORE INFO ChristmasattheGaltHouse.com

Attend Louisville’s best Halloween cos-

LOUISVILLE BAR ASSOCIATION’S FREE

tume party! Boo La La Ball is the annual

PUBLIC MOVIE SCREENING

Halloween party that raises money for

The Louisville Bar Association invites the

MACBETH sponsored by White Clay, at

Olmsted Parks Conservancy in Louisville,

public to a free screening of the classic film,

the ReSurfaced Pop-Up Plaza On Main on

Kentucky. Held at the Louisville Marriott

“Inherit the Wind,” on Thursday, Nov. 6 at

TEMPTATIONS HOLIDAY GIFT SHOW

Saturday, Oct. 25 at 8:00 p.m. 11 actors and

Downtown this year on Saturday, Oct. 25,

the Kentucky Science Center in its 4-story

Over 23 years ago, a small group of women

2 musicians will perform the 90-minute

the costume/black-tie ball includes to-die-

digital theater. The screening, which begins

with small businesses organized an annual

staged reading. At the event will be Food

for cocktails, dinner, dancing and a costume

at 6:30 p.m., will be preceded by a brief dis-

holiday boutique, which has grown into

Trucks, Beer, Wine and Spirits, and Heine

contest.

cussion of legal issues raised by the film.

a highly anticipated, well-attended show.

Brother’s coffee will be available for purchase. ReSurfaced is located at 615-621 West

MORE INFO Olmstedparks.org/boolala/

MORE INFO Loubar.org

Tuesday, November 18 starts off the Holiday

Main St.

9TH ANNUAL SPIRIT BALL

CALOSPA 13TH ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE

MORE INFO 502.574.9900

The 9th Annual Spirit Ball will be held

Join us in celebrating our 13th Annual

Saturday, Oct. 25. To celebrate the ghostly

Open House, Nov. 6 from 12 p.m.- 8 p.m.

season in true 19th-century style, the lav-

As an honored guest you will enjoy spirits,

ish masquerade event is held in one of the

hors d’oeuvres by Corbetts, music by Coxx

city’s most opulent mansions, the Conrad-

Events, as well as, our annual tradition of 20

SUPER HERO 1K

Caldwell House Museum – right in the heart

percent off products and services. As the #1

auction, people will be able to purchase tick-

The 1st Annual Super Hero 1K to benefit

of Old Louisville, the nation’s most haunted

provider in Kentucky for injectable fillers,

ets and place them in a jar in front of what

the at-risk youth of Boy & Girls Haven will

neighborhood. This year in honor of the

CaloSpa will be offering an exclusive spe-

they would like to win. Each day they will

take place on Saturday, Oct. 25 at Tyler

100th birthday of the Belle of Louisville the

cial on Botox® and Dysport®. Buy 2 areas

offer different items from the vendors.

Park. Participants will dress in their favorite Super Hero costume and run, walk (or

theme of the 9th Annual Spirit Ball shall be

and get 1 FREE. Pre-Sales start Monday,

MORE INFO Main.nationalmssociety.org/

“Celebrating the Spirits of the Belle.” All pro-

November 3rd, you can still take advantage

goto/tomrock

MAIN Kentucky Shakespeare is proud to present a free candlelight reading of Shakespeare’s

Saturday,

OCTOBER 25

Tuesday, N O V E M B E R

Celebration of Shopping and Giving! Bring friends, family or simply yourself to the Olmsted to find unique gems and gifts while giving back to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The MS Society will be hosting a penny social instead of a silent

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Holiday Entertaining

A house filled with guests, a holiday meal to prepare, and not enough time to take care of it all? Find out how to get everything done.

Decorating Your Home This Holiday Season: How to Make Your Home Twinkle During the Holidays

By DIANE SCHLINDWEIN Creators.com

hether you are channeling Clark Griswold with an exuberant display of outdoor lights or going for a subtle sprinkling of white twinkles, there are a plethora of ways to make your home shine inside and out this Christmas season. These days, when lighting up your home, always consider LED lights, says Joe Rey-Barreau, Associate Professor at the University of Kentucky's School of Interior Design and education consultant for the American Lighting Association. LED lights now outshine the rest, he says. "I remember my wife bought them when they first came out, and the colors weren't very attractive. Now the colors are really quite nice and vivid. And you can buy a string of red lights, blue lights and other colors. There are a lot of different choices, so I would recommend looking at the displays in the stores for ideas." And what about "if one light goes out, they all go out"? Rey-Barreau says that's no longer a problem. "With LED, that just doesn't happen anymore," he says. LED lights are highly energy efficient, come in a variety of colors and "last literally forever." "LED lights last 40,000 to 50,000 hours as opposed to (the lights that used to last) 1,000 hours," he says. "They put out very little heat, so there is no danger of them getting too hot. You can use a real tree or an artificial tree." Of course, many artificial trees come prelit, so pay attention to what color and type of lights are on the tree you are purchasing. During the holidays, as always, safety matters, says Rey-Barreau. Always make sure your outside lights are approved for outdoor use. You can do this by checking the packing box or UL listing tag at the end of the string. Those marked "Indoor/Outdoor Use" are safe for outdoor lighting projects. Those marked "Indoor Use Only" should never be used outside. Lights and decorations that aren't approved for outdoor use can cause premature burnouts, electrical shorts and even fires. Never use staple guns when hanging outdoor lights. They aren't safe and can also damage your roof. Instead, use shingle tabs along the perimeter of your roof or gutter hooks or clips. Clips should never be spaced more than 12 inches apart. Of course, in any season, a welcoming front door gives a favorable first impression to your visiting family and friends. If you want to add a subtle elegance to your home, consider lighting your wreath be-decked front door. In fact, sometimes simple is best, says Rey-Barreau. "You can always just change the existing lights on your outdoor fixtures with red or green lights," he says. "Maybe you just want to put a temporary flood light on your house." Inside, you can use lighting to draw attention to a mantel, a centerpiece or simple Nativity scene. Consider changing out lamp shades or adding silver and gold charms (available at many craft stores) to a chandelier. Place portable spotlights in otherwise dark corners. Or for a very different look, shine lights under an ornament-only decorated Christmas tree to gently light it up and cast shadows from the branches. Remember that these more sophisticated lighting tactics might not work for every family. Always be sure to keep the spotlight out of the way of foot traffic and far enough away from the tree to avoid a fire hazard. Of course, you should keep children and pets away from spotlights. Rey-Barreau also recommends using dimmers. "Dimmers are ideal for creating that perfect look because they allow for the general lighting to play a supporting role." No matter whether you are decorating indoors or outdoors, be sure to check the lights before you hang them. If the cords are worn, don't try to patch them; just throw them away and buy new, safe strands of lights. Bruce Hathaway, national sales manager of the award-winning lighting manufacturer Hubbardton Forge, concludes there is no better time than the holidays to be creative in adding a little splash to your home. In other words, don't be afraid to be creative and give your guests something to talk about. "This time of year, when there are a lot of festive gatherings, it's all right to break away from a few traditions," Hathaway concludes. "Go ahead and try some new things with lighting and decorating."

Fun Traditions: Christmas Games and Activities for the Whole Family By KRISTEN CASTILLO Creators.com

he Christmas holiday is a great time to take a break from routine and indulge in family fun. Read on for holiday activities and games that will keep kids of all ages entertained.

PARTY POPPERS

Christmas dinner "starts off with a bang" for Debbie Andersen and her family. Dinner guests pull apart a noisemaker holiday decoration called a "popper" or a "cracker." "Each person at the table crosses his or her arms, and instead of holding hands with the person on either side of them, they each hold one end of the popper," says Andersen. "On the count of three, everyone pulls the popper toward themselves -similar to pulling a wishbone -- ripping it open." Made of paper towel rolls stuffed with trinkets, candy and a popping device, these poppers are an enjoyable way to celebrate the holiday. You can even make your own poppers and decorate them with the family using Christmas wrapping paper and ribbon. Find popper-crafting instructions online at http://PineapplesAndPalmtrees.com/Christmas-poppers.

GAME TIME

"Christmas is a great time for families to put down their iPods, tablets and electronic games and gather around the table and play together," says Ginny Underwood of Virginia's Easy Living Solutions, who suggests families play board games, card games and puzzles. "Playing games is a way for all to have fun, relax and spend time together -young and old, boys and girls, adults and children," Underwood says. You can budget your gaming time on the needs of your family. Some games, such as card games, can start and finish in less than an hour, whereas board games such as Scrabble and Monopoly may take a lot longer. Interactive games, such as charades, can get all the guests involved.

TIS THE SEASON FOR SCAVENGER HUNTS

Get the whole family involved in a holiday scavenger hunt. You can buy scavenger kits or make your own. The Christmas-focused treasure hunts encourage guest interactions and make everyone excited about the holiday. Masters of the Hunt, a company that produces holiday team building scavenger hunts, sells a Christmas scavenger hunt that encourages guests to work together. "One year, I used the hunt to lead my son out to the garage, where a brand-new bike was waiting for him," says Kerri Bishop, employee at Masters of the Hunt. "He found the first clue in the tree and then went all around the house finding additional clues until the last one led him out to the garage. It is a really fun way to make that special gift even more special."

AFFORDABLE ACTIVITIES

You don't have to spend a lot of money to have meaningful family time at Christmas. Kids and adults will enjoy inexpensive activities such as making cookies or cocoa, playing Christmas bingo, or caroling through your neighborhood. Test your performance skills with Christmas karaoke, sing-alongs and dancing. Even if you miss a dance step or forget the lyrics, chances are you'll still have a blast. No matter which games and activities you choose, remember that the objective is to have a good time and encourage family togetherness.

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Holiday Entertaining Party Favor Favorites: Trends in Favors for Your Holiday Parties By SHARON NAYLOR Creators.com

hen you host a holiday party or the holiday dinner for your family and friends, it's a wonderful finishing touch to your celebration to offer adorable, unique favors for your guests to take home. You have two options: Either buy or make holidaythemed favors, using the do-it-yourself craft option to personalize your little gifts and create an activity for kids to join in on. Here are the top trends in holiday party favors.

EDIBLES

Party guests love edible favors. They can enjoy them in the car on the way home or snack on them another day. "Everyone loves my frosted spiced bars so much. I served them on a platter for my party dessert bar, and our guests enjoyed them during the party, and then I packaged up single bars as their take-home favors, along with a printed card of my recipe," says Melanie Everett, who hosts her neighborhood holiday party every year. A popular trend in edibles are individually packaged baked items such as bars, brownie squares, fudge squares, rum balls, holiday-themed frosted cookies, cake pops and handmade chocolates in holiday shapes. Stock up on cellophane favor baggies at your craft store to keep edibles safe. Add some extra holiday flair to the baggies with colors and patterns (like snowflakes), and tie them with ribbons or twistties. Other edibles include personalized M&M's with a holiday message or a holiday design from the website My M&M's. This season, you'll also find personalized Hershey's candy bars, York Peppermint Patties, Hershey's Kisses and other poppable sweets with cute holiday-themed wrappers. Scoop a good amount of kisses into a baggie, and there's a favor your guests will enjoy. Simple break-and-bake cookies from your grocer's refrigerator section are always crowd-pleasing favors, especially when you make a variety that includes chocolate chunk and peanut butter, giving guests their choice from labeled platters or bowls set by your door. Packaged cookie mixes let guests go home and bake their own, and packaged hot chocolate mixes also provide a lateron treat, with personalized or holiday-themed labels thanking guests for attending your party. Of course, there are Godiva truffles in classic milk chocolate and dark chocolate presented in mini ballotins, or in indi-

vidual truffle flavors you choose at the store (Champagne, pumpkin spice, berry!) and then package yourself in your store-bought favor baggies. And then there is the big trend of homemade jams and jellies, which are made using fruits and berries you may have harvested from your own garden and canned earlier in the year. Your signature jams are made with love, and guests appreciate the time you took to do so.

USABLES

Little photo frames are passe as party favors, but little photo frames that double as ornaments are a fresh new take on the idea, providing guests a cute way to display their own photos on their Christmas tree. Other ideas for usable holiday favors include: --Snowflake-decor wine bottle stoppers. --Snowflake-motif bookmarks, which can be used all winter long, unlike a Christmas-specific design such as a stocking or Santa. --Personalized, holiday-themed lip balms (many just 99 cents, as a budget-saving option).

--Coasters with snowflake or ice-effect designs.

FAVORS FOR KIDS

If children will attend your holiday party, have a partyfavor bowl for them filled with holiday-themed bracelets, lip balms, stickers, stamps, erasers and other non-candy options chosen with safety in mind. And a big new trend in party hosting is providing bags of organic pet treats for guests to take home to their four-legged family members who couldn't attend the party.

CHARITABLE FAVORS

In place of take-home favors, a big trend that has come to holiday parties from the wedding world is donating to a charity. This is, after all, a season of giving. So display a sign letting guests know that you've made a donation to a terrific reputable charity such as the World Wildlife Fund or the Arbor Day Foundation or a health-oriented charity in memory of a survivor or departed relative who was loved by all of your guests.

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New Christmas Food Traditions: Spirited Spirit-Free Beverages Mrozowski says. Half of the fun of a Borrowing From Around the World specialty drink is in the fancy glass. So

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re you tired of turkey? Feeling a bit humdrum about ham? Is your stuffing stagnant? Have you been serving the same "traditional" holiday foods for so many years you can't distinguish one Christmas from the next? It is time for a holiday feast overhaul! Yes, traditional foods are wonderful and there's a reason they are traditional, but that doesn't mean you need to cave to tradition and serve the same tepid green bean casserole every year just because Aunt Dottie used to. And whose traditions are you upholding anyway? Almost every culture that celebrates Christmas has a feast of some kind as part of the celebration. Why not begin some new holiday food traditions? There's a whole world of food waiting to be tasted. After all, the most important part is not what's on the plates but the gathering of friends and loved ones and enjoying a good meal in one another's company. Big, multicourse meals take a lot of time and planning; a complete overhaul might be a bit ambitious. And Uncle Fred might never forgive you if you were to forgo the mashed potatoes. You can still play around with the menu, but if there's something everyone looks forward to every year, keep it. It's a good idea to have your trustworthy standards when experimenting with new fare. So where to begin? If you're dealing with feeding die-hard traditionalists, you can finesse the menu to keep them happy and bring in the new culinary experiences, as well. Instead of roast turkey, why not do what the English and French do at Christmastime and serve goose? Similar in taste to duck, goose can be roasted the same way you would roast a turkey. As an added bonus, goose is fattier, so it is less likely to get dry. This also means potatoes can be roasted in the pan with the goose, saving you time in the kitchen -- and the gravy will be stellar. Many cultures serve a fish dish during the yuletide feast, which can be a nice alternative for those who don't like poultry. In France, it's usually smoked salmon, whereas in Finland, salted salmon makes an appearance. Scandinavian seafood delicacies that could make an appear-

ance include pickled herring, lutefisk in a bechamel sauce, and a whitefish dish. Carp is popular in Poland, and sopa de pescado y marisco (fish and shellfish soup) is on the menu in Spain. Salted cod shows up on menus from Portugal to Mexico. Want to bring something lighter and healthier to the table? In Mexico, ensalada de Nochebuena is served on Christmas Eve. The salad always includes lettuce and beets and a medley of brightly colored fruits and veggies, such as carrots, apples, pineapple, jicamas and pecans. Want to add some spice to dinner? Try some new side dishes. It is traditional for Mexicans to eat tamales and pozole for Christmas Eve. In Jamaica, curried goat is standard. Another side dish that could easily be introduced: pierogi from Poland. Because who doesn't love potatoes and cheese wrapped in pasta dough? Perhaps the easiest place to experiment with new cuisine is the dessert table. By the time Christmas rolls around, most people have had their fill of pumpkin pie, so bringing in something new will be a relief. Instead of fruitcake studded with neon green and red cherries -- which everyone would avoid -- try the German version, stollen, which is a yeasted bread with fruit, nuts and spices, soaked in rum and then covered in marzipan and powdered sugar. If you crave chocolate and like cake decorating, France's buche de Noel should satisfy you. It's a simple sponge cake baked in a shallow pan, lightly frosted, rolled into a log shape and then refrosted with chocolate. Recruit your kids to help you decorate. They'll be on school break anyway. We haven't even delved into the plethora of cookies you could be making. Don't just stop at peanut butter thumbprints and sugar cookies! Think of the Belgian speculoos, crunchy, cinnamony cookies that go great with after-dinner coffee and tea. Or Egyptian zalabia balls, syrupsoaked fritters dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon. You could eat your way around the world in cookies. 'Tis the season to try. The further you go from what you are used to the more you realize just how alike people from around the world are. The dishes may differ, but what's really important is having loved ones gathered together. And when all else fails, have plenty of mulled wine, eggnog and other holiday spirits on hand to help take the edge off.

hether you're planning dinner for two, brunch for twenty or a holiday open house for a crowd, choosing the right beverages -- in the right glasses -- can make your event truly sparkle. Opting for nonalcoholic drinks offers festivity without the fog for everyone and a temptation-free party for anyone who prefers not to use alcohol.

SPARKLING AND FRUIT

Fill a tall wine glass half with ice. Add a few pieces of fresh fruit, such as bite-size peach chunks and a few blueberries. Top with sparkling water (such as San Pellegrino mineral water). Last, gently pour in 1.5 ounces of Monin blueberry syrup.

MINT LEMON SHAKEUP

Squeeze half a lemon into a tall (16-ounce) shaker glass. To that, add the squeezed half lemon, one-half teaspoon of mint puree or mint pesto, 1 ounce of simple syrup and 3 ounces of sweet and sour mix. Fill to near the top with ice. Fill with water and shake. Pour into a glass tumbler or goblet and garnish with a small stem of fresh mint or a lemon wheel.

SPARKLING PEAR

Build in a 12-ounce glass with ice: 3 ounces of pear juice, juice from onehalf lemon, one teaspoon honey, onehalf ounce of simple syrup, two thinly sliced pieces of fresh ginger, and a pinch of nutmeg. Top the glass with sparkling water or club soda and garnish with a sprig of fresh rosemary to finish.

HOT CHOCOLATE A LA AUGIE

Pour hot chocolate into a mug until two-thirds full. Top with mini marshmallows and sprinkle crushed starlight mint candies over the top. Carefully use a butane torch to toast the marshmallows on top and melt the candies. ?Remember the "eye appeal" as

make your nonalcoholic beverage presentation as pretty, or cool, or elegant as the rest of your party. And don't be surprised to hear your guests exclaiming with a smile, "This is delicious!"

Award-winning chef and author Liz Scott has written extensively on entertaining with healthful choices, notably in her books "Sober Kitchen" and "Sober Celebrations: Lively Entertaining Without the Spirits." In this full-color cookbook, Scott creates entire theme meals paired with well-chosen nonalcoholic beverages that enhance the savory or sweet courses. Easy instructions and beautiful photos, effective substitutions, cautions about hidden and disguised trace alcohols and, of course, a wide variety of great recipes for delicious food and drink, make this book a friend to any entertainer. For Christmas dinner in the Heartland, Scott recommends hot spiced cider and a variety of iced teas as a great counterpart to rich, cream-laden dishes. A holiday roast coffee goes great with dessert. For a Hanukkah latkes party, Scott recommends a dry Concord grape fizz with the appetizer and main course, and a chamomile tea with honey sticks with dessert. About the fizz, Scott says "Dry red wine is often the drink of choice when latkes are on the menu. Its tannic puckering and piquant quality can cut through the heavy, oil-laden ingredients of many Hanukkah dishes. In offering an alcohol-free alternative, we need to consider these qualities, and dry Concord grape fizz, completely sober-safe, truly fits the bill." To prepare the fizz for a party, combine two fully chilled 32-ounce bottles of unsweetened Concord grape juice with two chilled 2-liter bottles dry grape ginger ale. No ice needed, serve in wine glasses. If children are present, Scott adds, serve the more familiar sweet grape juice, which they will undoubtedly prefer.

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Holiday Entertaining Holiday Houseplants Brighten Your Home By CHANDRA ORR Creators.com

CHRISTMAS CACTI

Contrary to its name, the Christmas cactus is not a true cactus. Although drought-tolerant and sun-loving, these seasonal favorites are actually succulents, native to the jungles of South America. Like other succulents -including jade plants and aloe vera -the Christmas cactus favors steady, filtered sun and alternating periods of drought and plentiful water. Too little sunlight and your cactus is unlikely to bloom; too much sunlight and the leaves will burn. An eastern exposure is ideal. To encourage brilliant blooms year after year, follow these tips: --During the holidays. As a succulent, the Christmas cactus stores water in its waxy leaves, but in the winter the dry heat from furnaces and fireplaces can quickly sap its water reserves; so keep an eye on the soil. Water thoroughly when the top half of the soil feels dry. Be sure to remove any plastic or foil wrapping before watering to encourage proper drainage. Once the blooms fade, withhold water for six weeks to give the plant time to rest. --Spring. Christmas cacti require well-drained soil. When warmer weather appears, repot the plant using a soil blend designed for succulents (or create your own mix using equal parts garden loam, leaf mold and coarse sand). Resume cautious watering. --Summer. Christmas cacti can be moved outdoors during warmer months, but take care to keep them out of direct sunlight, which can burn the leaves. To help offset the warmer temperatures and mimic the plant's natural tropical environment, water enough to keep the soil continuously moist. --Fall. As the cooler months roll in, gradually ease back on the watering; provide only enough to prevent wilting. During October, cease watering alto-

gether. This period of drought will help encourage blooms in time for the holidays. In November, you should see new flower buds forming. Resume watering.

POINSETTIA

Like the Christmas cactus, poinsettias are tropical plants. These holiday bushes favor warm temperatures, plenty of sunlight and ample water. These festive favorites can challenge even adept gardeners. It is possible to encourage new blooms each year, but there's no guarantee. For the best chance at success, follow these guidelines: --During the holidays. Choose plants with small, tightly clustered yellow buds in the center and crisp, brightly colored leaves. Place the plant in a bright, sunny location free from drafts and sudden temperature spikes. Water thoroughly, but only when dry; be sure to remove any decorative plastic or foil before watering to allow for proper drainage. --Spring. As the blooms fade, remove the spent flowers and any dried leaves. Top off the plant with fresh soil, and continue watering and fertilizing as needed. If the branches grow long, trim them back to about 5 inches tall. --Summer. When warm weather hits, repot the poinsettia in a larger container with a high-quality potting mix and trim 2-3 inches from each branch to encourage side growth. Move the plant outdoors, but avoid direct sunlight until the plant acclimates to the warmer, brighter growing conditions. In July, move the plant into full sun. Trim again and provide water and fertilizer. --Fall. Move the plant indoors around Labor Day. About a month later, give the plant 13 hours of uninterrupted darkness and 11 hours of bright light each day. This strict schedule is the key to encouraging holiday blooms. At Thanksgiving, discontinue the shortday/long-night treatment, and reduce water and fertilizer. With luck, you'll see new vibrant blooms by Christmas.

The After-Christmas Party: How to Enjoy the Holidays Without the Stress By SHARON NAYLOR Creators.com

he holiday season can be immensely stressful, even though it's supposed to be a time for light, peace and reflection. For many people, the season requires a crush of holiday travel, speeding through visits with family and financial expenses that strain the household budget -- from gifts to plans for entertaining to cooking the big holiday meal. Even attending parties and kids' school holiday concerts can be anxiety inducing with every day of the week packed with plans and obligations. This revved-up season begins before Thanksgiving in many cases, so it's weeks upon weeks of stress, rushing and spending. It's no wonder that so many people experience higher stress during the holidays, and when you add in poor nutrition from those holiday party menus, as well as lack of sleep from all of the necessary cleaning and gift-wrapping, the holidays can be a marathon of pressure and exhaustion. One solution to this holiday crush of activity is to move a holiday event to the week after Christmas. It might be your neighborhood "ugly Christmas sweater" party. Or even Christmas dinner itself, with more members of your family able to make it to your house once their travel to inlaws has been achieved the week before. Moving your party to a quieter, calmer, post-frazzle date can let you recharge and enjoy your get-together.

TOP ADVANTAGES OF PLANNING A POST-CHRISTMAS PARTY:

--You and your guests are less pressured and free of the swirl of daily obligations and activities. With the wave of parties over with, you won't all be glued to your cellphones, handling the business of travel plans, canceled flights, emails from hosts, and other holiday party and gift business. --Your kids may be off from school, which means they can help with party crafts, cooking, setting up, and other tasks. These can be made into fun, family shared activities. --College-aged kids may be home as well, enabling them to see all of the relatives, and also help with your party preparations. --Your holiday decor is still up and ready for your party guests' admiration. There's no exhaus-

tion from last-minute decorating the night before your party, or before your houseguests arrive for the week prior to the party. --Travel is often much easier for your guests, since they're not driving on highways filled with party-hopping guests or slow-moving traffic. Flights, too, may be less likely to be delayed with the volume of travelers diminished. --With 50 to-dos off your list, you'll have more energy to plan and not be the simmering, resentful host whose negative energy is palpable at the party. Fatigue can do that to you. --You can use the Christmas gifts you received, such as new wine glasses, a new punch bowl, an espresso maker, a cute holiday-themed cupcake tree, and more party ware. --You can set out all of those bottles of wine that you received as presents during the holiday season, cutting down on your party beverage needs and expenses. This new plan might be so popular that it becomes a new tradition, enjoyed by you and by your guests, who all relish the chance to just relax and enjoy everyone's company. Your party may be seen as a "saving the best for last" get-together. One quick note that party planner Jenny Orsini suggests: Send out a save the date card or email to each of your guests far in advance of the holidays -- at least eight weeks prior to your party -- so that your guests can make arrangements to attend and have a great post-holiday event to look forward to. Send out your invitations at least six weeks prior, with an RSVP date of four weeks prior, Orsini says, so that you know how many people you'll have to cook for, or set a place at the table for, if you'll need to rent chairs, etc. All of your party details will then be set and secured way in advance, which is far better than fielding RSVPs during the hectic holiday season. And make the party food easier on yourself by setting up a buffet and several stations around your home so that once the food is out, it's out. You can certainly heat up a fresh batch and replenish halfway through the party, but a buffet is much less work than serving course after course of a holiday sit-down meal. Let yourself relax and enjoy your guests. Don't sweat the minor details, and don't talk about how stressful the holidays were for you. Just enjoy and your guests will, too.

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Freda’s Fancy Flowers has many creative styles and accessories for your Holiday decorating. Located at 11517 Main Street in Middletown, 502.245.3174.

Be “the” place for corporate and family gatherings. *Create “entertaining envy” for 100 of your closest friends. *Over 1400 square feet on main level for intimate parties of 2 or 100. *Plus 1400 square feet in walkout basement for pool tables, theater settings, and making memories...Karen Foster 502.238.2490.

Welcome your guests in style! This beautiful dining room is warm and inviting with warm wood floors and decorative art niches. For more information call Ellen Shaikun 502.417.7625 or Judie Parks.

The season just would not be complete without Holiday Photo cards. It has become a tradition to open the mailbox and find a greeting from friends and loved ones. Cartwheels Papers & Gifts has a great selection of photo cards to choose from! Having a Holiday gathering? Select a unique invitation that expresses the theme or feeling of your upcoming event. ALL Holiday invitations and cards are 20% OFF at Cartwheels between now and Oct. 31. Cartwheels Papers & Gifts, 3919 Chenoweth Square, 502.895.1800.

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At the Kentucky Derby Museum they offer a wonderful venue to share the holiday festivities with your business associates, special guests or family members. Events can be hosted in the Derby Café for a special luncheon to hundreds in the Museum’s Great Hall. Contact the Museum at: 502.992.5903.

Cartwheels loves these unscented striped candles. They transform every tablescape and are frequently featured in Southern Living, House Beautiful and Traditional Home. All Ana Candles are made with only premium quality paraffin wax and leadfree cotton wicks. These beauties are virtually smokeless and drip-free with generous burn times: tapers burn for up to 14 hours and pillars for 80! Beautiful, long-lasting and made right here in the USA! Cartwheels Papers & Gifts, 3919 Chenoweth Square, 502.895.1800.

As Louisville’s only Four Diamond AAA convention hotel, the Louisville Marriott Downtown is a proud host of some of Louisville’s finest events, including The Doctors’ Ball, Lobster Feast, American Heart Association Heart Ball, Kosair Children’s Hospital Snow Ball Gala, and the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards. Onsite restaurants BLU Italian Grille and Champion’s Sports Bar & Grille provide an ideal setting for rehearsal dinners, post-event brunches, and family gatherings. The exceptional catering team will work with you to customize a menu to perfectly compliment your event, whether you’re envisioning a white tablecloth in one of our private dining rooms or something more casual. Contact the Louisville Marriott Downtown today by calling 502.671.4266.

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As Louisville’s only Four Diamond AAA convention hotel, the Louisville Marriott Downtown is a proud host of some of Louisville’s finest events, including The Doctors’ Ball, Lobster Feast, American Heart Association Heart Ball, Kosair Children’s Hospital Snow Ball Gala, and the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards. Whether you’re gathering a group of 10, 100, or 1,000, the Louisville Marriott Downtown is your event destination for holiday parties, charity events, banquets, and business meetings. Boasting 38,000 square feet of meeting and event space, the hotel is the premier choice for both business and social events in the Louisville area. Contact the Louisville Marriott Downtown today by calling 502.671.4266.

Memories are going to be made when you invite the family over for game night. There is a spot for everyone to share in the fun. Call Ellen Shaikun to reserve your seat at the game table. 502.417.7625.

Over the last 14 years we’ve created thousands of beautiful closets, offices, mudrooms and garage storage solutions that have de-cluttered and un-jumbled homes from Floyds Knobs to Nicholasville. We offer the widest selection of materials, and are the only home organization specialist to offer real wood solutions. Call Closet Factory at 502.489.3901, or email Louisville@ closetfactory.com to schedule your FREE in-home design consultation. www. closetfactory.com/louisville.

A look you’ll FALL for! Make the scene at all your holiday events in a great new pair of fashion eyewear from top designers like Tom Ford, English Laundry and Vera Wang. Choose from the hottest styles, colors and materials! Available from Korrect Optical and OPTIK by Korrect, www. korrect.com.

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Dee’s all things Kentucky. Kentucky in Black Oval - $32.95. Kentucky Cutting Board - $44.95. Pillow Wrap - $19.95. Dee’s is located at 5045 Shelbyville Road, 502.896.6755, www.deescrafts.com.

The Nearly New Shop is having their Fashion Encore this weekend Saturday, Oct. 25 and Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Mid-City Mall at 1250 Bardstown Road. Many Furs and other great styles available! Visit us online at www.shopnearlynew.org.

As Louisville’s only Four Diamond AAA convention hotel, the Louisville Marriott Downtown is a proud host of some of Louisville’s finest events, including The Doctors’ Ball, Lobster Feast, American Heart Association Heart Ball, Kosair Children’s Hospital Snow Ball Gala, and the Muhammad Ali Humanitarian Awards. Let the Louisville Marriott Downtown take the stress out of party planning. The catering and event-planning department has earned a reputation for creating unique galas and unforgettable weddings, providing unparalleled attention to detail, and helping you execute your event to perfection. Contact the Louisville Marriott Downtown today by calling 502.671.4266.

Large great room perfect for entertaining guests that opens to the gorgeous custom kitchen. You will always be able to stay warm with the beautiful fireplace or step out on the patio to enjoy the fantastic backyard. For more information call Judie Parks 502.419.7496.

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The season just would not be complete without Holiday Photo cards. It has become a tradition to open the mailbox and find a greeting from friends and loved ones. Cartwheels Papers & Gifts has a great selection of photo cards to choose from! Having a Holiday gathering? Select a unique invitation that expresses the theme or feeling of your upcoming event. ALL Holiday invitations and cards are 20% OFF at Cartwheels between now and October 31. Cartwheels Papers & Gifts, 3919 Chenoweth Square, 502.895.1800.

Freda’s Fancy Flowers has all of your Holiday Decorating Needs; located at 11517 Main Street in Middletown. Shop online at www.fredasfancyflowers.com.

Order your holiday meal now at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit! Holiday meals include choice of whole, award-winning spiral honey ham, smoked or Cajun turkey, plus dressing and other sides. Dickey’s is located at 285 N. Hubbards Lane, 502.650.9065. www.dickeys.com. At Closet Factory, we are masters of the art of organization. We create smartly planned, skillfully crafted closets, offices, media centers, laundry rooms, garage systems and Murphy beds—a great idea for holiday guests! Call 502.489.3901 or email Louisville@closetfactory. com to schedule your FREE in-home design consultation. www.closetfactory.com/louisville.

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Whether sitting by the pool, entertaining in the screened porch adjacent to kitchen and dining area, or on the pervious paver patio, this Pee Wee Valley custom home is an entertainer’s dream. For information on this fabulous home on almost 2 acres in Oldham County call Dave Parks 502643-5892.

Start your holiday entertaining off right with an organized pantry from Cardinal Closets. Let their Master Storage Designers put their experience to work for you. Visit the Cardinal Closets showroom in the Shelbyville Road Plaza, 4600 Shelbyville Road., Ste. 634. Call for a complimentary in home consultation 502-897-8990. www.cardinalclosets.com.

The styles. The colors. The materials. The opportunity to make your own fashion statement in dazzling designer eyewear from makers like Tom Ford, Vera Wang, Original Penguin and many others. Just in time for the holidays, shop the entire selection at Korrect Optical and OPTIK by Korrect. www.korrect.com.

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If, over the holidays, you are thinking about proposing to that someone special or talking with family and friends about your wedding plans think about the Kentucky Derby Museum. They offer one of the most unique venues in our area to host your ceremony, reception or rehearsal dinner. Contact the Museum at 502.992.5903.

Who could resist throwing a party in this kitchen: custom off white glazed cabinets on the perimeter and a black stained center island plus a walk-in pantry; Granite counters throughout, stainless steel double ovens, gas cook top and drawer microwave. For more information call Judie Park 502.419.7496.

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