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Breast Cancer Awareness Special
Fantasies Fabulous
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About This Issue
By Anita oldham
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Power
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I am Today’s Woman By Lucy M. Pritchett
Survival Skills: Impacting Lives By Marie Bradby
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Escape, Retreat, Find a Moment For Yourself 14 By Carmen Brown
20 Things
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Women Will Decide CATHY ZION
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Fashion Ghouls
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I’m a Snob
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WELLNESS Fantasy Desserts
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CONNECTIONS Fantasy Football 44
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5 Things Not to Miss
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By Gioia Patton and Tiffany White Fix Your Flaws: Flat Bottom By Tiffany White
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The Mask Comes Off
Breast Cancer Survivors Get Real
It’s Okay to Have a Pity Party How to Help Someone with Breast Cancer sponsored by
Breast Cancer Supplement It’s Okay to Have a Pity Party BY KATINA GRIFFITH
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When You Have To Keep Going
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What She Needs From You BY TRICIA HUSSUNG
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Getting Real About Breast Cancer BC-12 BY JESSICA SMITH
Looking Back BY KIM KERBY
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About This Issue
May All Your Fantasies Come True
W
e normally say “dreams” in the place of the word “fantasies” in the above sentence, but perhaps it is time to wish other’s fantasies become true. Here are these words defined: Fantasy: imagination, especially when extravagant and unrestrained. Dream: a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
Fantasies sound a little more dangerous, don’t they? To let our minds get extravagant in imagination could bring about something new, a change. This issue doesn’t have enough pages to cover the scope of an extravagant imagination, but we meet women in this issue who never imagined they would be in their current position. We meet women who are creating things beyond the normal. We see fashion shots that are almost supernatural, and we almost taste desserts worth the caloric intake. Perhaps we don’t think large enough in that we have dreams, but we don’t often have fantasies So, I am sending a wish for you to escape from reality at least a few minutes per day. Take a deep breath and imagine what could be for you. — Anita Oldham
“Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living; it’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope.” — Dr. Seuss
“Fantasy is hardly an escape from reality. It’s a way of understanding it.” — Lloyd Alexander
“Fantasy, if it’s really convincing, can’t become dated, for the simple reason that it represents a flight into a dimension that lies beyond the reach of time.” — Walt Disney Company
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Today’s Woman
Volume 22 8 Number 10
PUBLISHER Cathy S. Zion
EDITOR Anita Oldham
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Celebrating 20 Years
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imee Rhea is bewitching in her portrayal as the Bride of Frankenstein seen in our Fashion Ghouls feature on page 28. Who knew we could mix style and creepiness together? Take a look at our other hauntingly fashionable models, and get some ideas on living out your fantasies every day. — Tiffany White
Kim Kerby intern1@todayspublications.com SenioR page & Graphic Designer Kathy Bolger
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I am Today’s woman ~ Energetic and Determined
AGE: 29 Hometown: Louisville
Lorie Karnes ~ Professional makeup and hair stylist Owner of Glitzy Glamour Studios, 132 Chenoweth Lane
NEIGHBORHOOD: Fern Creek Household: Son, Ethan, 2-and-a-half
by Lucy M. Pritchett / Photo: Melissa donald
What she does:
I am a hairstylist and professional makeup artist. I’ve worked with celebrities, burn victims, people who have birthmarks or scarring on their faces, fashion show models, brides, and zombies.
Zombies?:
For the past two years, I have created the special effects makeup for the scary characters at the Waverly Hills Sanatorium Haunted House. This year, there are 60 actors stationed in rooms throughout Waverly Hills — including zombies.
Celebrities?:
This year, for the second time, I will be in Nashville in November providing makeup for the Country Music Awards celebrities. Last year, I designed makeup for Reba McIntyre and Patty Lovelace and met many others.
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Other gigs:
After I graduated from makeup school in 2009, I worked for Disney in Orlando and Universal Studios. One of my first jobs with Disney was designing the makeup for the park character, Willy, the zombie who crawls out of the grave in the movie Hocus Pocus. I was very nervous because I was just out of school, but I was happy with the way he turned out.
Trick or treat:
My favorite treats are cherryflavored Jolly Ranchers and those green apple-flavored suckers dipped in caramel that are only available this time of year. I have already bought six or eight bags of them.
Favorite costume as a child:
Every year, I wanted to be a witch. I had fake long nails, a hat, and a nose. And my face was painted green.
Best business advice:
You are going to make mistakes, especially at the start of your career. There will be a lot of trial and error, but you just keep moving forward.
Biggest business struggle:
Trying to stay two steps ahead. In this business, I can’t control the month-to-month, and I am always looking ahead for new opportunities.
Childhood fantasy:
I was a ballet dancer for 10 -15 years. I graduated from YPAS. I loved it there. I grew up in an arty atmosphere with arty people. My dad was an art major and could create anything. He was my mentor.
On creating fantasy characters:
It is so much fun to turn a person into someone or something else. I have created peacocks, Killer Klowns, and bearded ladies. As for myself, I was in the Bardstown Road Zombie Walk and made myself into the receptionist from Beetlejuice with green skin and red hair. I get to go to work every day and be a wizard. I get to transform people into their fantasy, whether that is a fanciful character, or just a beautiful makeup design. + + + + + + + + + + + + Waverly Hills Scare-a-torium, 4400 Paralee Lane, runs Friday and Saturday nights through October 27, with its final night on Sunday, October 28. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. and close at 1 a.m. Price: $20, with $2 parking. www.therealwaverlyhills.com
PHOTO: Lorie uses Xs to differentiate between her glamorous
makeup and more everyday.
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Survival Skills: Impacting Lives
Charlotte Ipsan
by Marie Bradby
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ere’s some good news. Norton Suburban Hospital in St. Matthews is getting an $89 million facelift, including a three-story addition that will be a centerpiece of care for women and children.
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• Hospitals have been focused on disease management, but they need to focus on prevention and disease reversal. “In the hospital, we treat (patients) acutely, but maybe we don’t give them all the information they need about how to reverse this,” Charlotte says. “They think they have to live like this forever. In the future, we need to measure ourselves on what can we do for that patient daily — how much better we can make them, not how many times we can treat them.” • “We’ve got a tremendous initiative going called ‘Epic,’ an electronic documentation system that sets the bar for patient safety and efficiency. When you are in the doctor’s office, when you see the sub-specialist, and when you come into the emergency room, we see all that. So we don’t miss anything.” Charlotte, who is married with four children ages 12 to 26, encourages others to:
Rule #1: Fight for what you believe in.
“Some of the innovative things are not easy. But with a team approach, anything is possible. It’s believing that you can do it and taking the risk to go in front of your board and your boss and say, ‘This can work.’”
Rule #2: You can sleep when you’re dead.
“I say this a lot to my family and even my boss. I’m here to have fun and make a difference. As long as I’m providing value every day, I’m having fun. Some days are more fun than others, but I think people need to live.”
Rule #3: Come to work every day thinking: “How can I help someone?”
“That’s why I’ve always loved my work.”
Rule #4: Live with compassion and respect for every individual. “You don’t know what they have
going on in their world, so I always find the gleaming star in anyone. My goal is to turn that into total shining light.” Today’s Woman
photo: Melissa Donald
When construction is finished in April 2014, Norton Suburban Hospital will be known as Norton Women’s Hospital and Kosair Children’s Hospital — St. Matthews. It will still have 373 beds, but they’ll all be in private rooms. It will have integrated electronic records to improve communication and safety, as well as healthcare programs to streamline services and reduce the number of trips patients make to the hospital. At the helm of creating this new center is Charlotte Ipsan, RNC, MSN, NNP-BC. As the new president of NWH/KCH — St. Matthews, Charlotte, 49, has the energy of an Olympic gymnast and is about to add more professional initials behind her name when she completes her doctorate. “I’m so excited. It’s a huge investment,” she says. Studies showed that one of the Norton system’s facilities needed to concentrate on women’s services. “Suburban was the perfect hospital to start from because of its breadth and comprehensive care and the number of deliveries we do here a year,” Charlotte says. “We are on target to do almost 6,000 deliveries just on this campus, and as a system we’ll be pushing 9,000 deliveries for 2012. We deliver more babies than anywhere in the state.” A native of Floyds Knobs, Ind., Charlotte moved up through the nursing ranks with jobs at the bedside, teaching, and management. Now she sits in the hospital president’s chair. “I truly never said in my wildest dreams, ‘When I grow up, I’m going to be a hospital president.’” But she’s wanted to be a nurse since she was in third grade, and she had a Julia Barbie doll based on the African-American nurse from the 1969 TV show of the same name. “I’m the only college graduate in my immediate family,” Charlotte says. “My parents said, ‘When you get up in the morning, do your very best every day. That’s all anybody’s going to ever ask of you.’” Her “Aha!” moment: “When I realized that I could impact a lot more lives by being a leader in health care instead of just at the bedside.” Charlotte points out three major issues facing hospitals: • Hospitals have to do a better job of navigating patients and their families through the system. “Healthcare is very complicated,” Charlotte says. “We’re creating a breast health ‘one-stop program’ on this campus. We’ll have a valet line where you drop your car. You come in, we take you directly into your room where we register you. We slip you into a robe, we give you a mammogram, and before you leave, you have your results.” If, in rare instances, there is a problem, you are given an ultrasound right then, instead of being told to come back. “We don’t want you worrying for two weeks for something that’s probably normal,” Charlotte says. This approach avoids having people come back and forth through the system.
Escape, Retreat, Find A Moment for Yourself by Carmen Brown photos by melissa Donald
We often find ourselves multi-tasking moments and creating a blur of life. Does self-time seem like a fantasy you cannot fulfill? Three women offer a look into their busy lives and how each makes time for a moment for herself. “This is our playground,” Tammy says of their home. “When I need a break during the day, I walk over to our beehive or just sit on the porch and take in the nature.”
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Tammy Humm Donelson moved to Louisville three years ago after being recruited by a healthcare company. Since then, she has become a business consultant helping companies improve customer experience. Many people who work from home have trouble with knowing how to have that balance, but she has found some effective methods to help her. “Having balance is important because it helps you realize you are a blessing to yourself and others,” says Tammy. Being organized and having set hours and a set place to work helps in ensuring that work does not take over your home life and vice versa. Tammy and her husband have certainly found property that caters to that balance. They have a log cabin where they work and a separate home where they live. “This is our playground,” she says. “When I need a break during the day, I walk over to our beehive or just sit on the porch and take in the nature.” When they need a longer break, she and her husband go on reenacting trips. The idea is to live as people did in the 1800s, including wearing period clothing and carrying lanterns. They take these trips several times a year and see them as a real break from their everyday lives. Her appreciation for nature and varying interests ensure that Tammy never gets too overwhelmed. She reminds us, “Be positive, be involved, be healthy, and be thankful.”
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Escape, Retreat, Find A Moment for Yourself A Note of Healing As the system director of Philanthropy for Norton Healthcare, Leslie Buddeke Smart has her share of busy days. The Children’s Hospital Foundation and Norton Healthcare Foundation, the internal fundraising branches, are responsible for $24 million in donations to the Norton Healthcare system. Her responsibilities as a philanthropy director, wife, and mother make balancing her work and home life very challenging. Working for a nonprofit can be difficult because you can work during the week and on the weekends too. “I keep busy and often blend work with my social life, doing the philanthropy work around social events,” says Leslie. “I incorporate music Though her daily calendar may be full, she uses music into everything. I play to take small breaks throughout the day. Leslie believes classical music as I that music is truly healing for the soul. “I incorporate work and on the music into everything. I play classical music as I work and weekends as I garden on the weekends as I garden and cook,” she says, also and cook,” Leslie says, noting that cooking a nice meal for her family is a also noting that favorite, relaxing activity. Her love and appreciation for cooking a nice meal for the arts stems from her mother’s opera singing. She also her family is a favorite, serves on the Board of Directors for the Kentucky Opera, relaxing activity. keeping music woven into every part of her life. If she had the opportunity to take a month-long vacation, Leslie says she would go to Europe and, of course, plan activities around music. However, she adds, “I’m so inspired by my work, I’d come back after two weeks!”
Retreat for Self-Renewal “I use the word retreat instead of escape,” says Sharon McWilliams. “Retreat means that you will have self-renewal and be able to return to the situation and be more uplifted.” Calling herself a Wise Woman Soul Coach, Sharon focuses on helping women find wisdom within themselves. She teaches people breathing techniques to stay calm and think clearly. “Breathing through your body helps rid you of stiffness and relax.” She uses her own techniques while working from home. “If I have 10 or 20 Turning away from the computer, sitting with her eyes closed, minutes, I’ll walk and breathing for a full minute is a great retreat during the day. outside barefoot and “If I have 10 or 20 minutes, I’ll walk outside barefoot and just just enjoy the nature. enjoy the nature. This helps me to stay balanced and centered.” This helps me to stay Another small retreat Sharon uses is journaling. She uses photo balanced and collages, vision boards, and other items to keep her focused. She centered.” Another also uses these techniques with her clients. “I love sharing what small retreat Sharon I’ve learned with other people, especially women as we tend to uses is journaling. over-extend ourselves.” Sharon has found a way to turn her home into her retreat space. After her children left for college, she turned one of the bedrooms into her office where she also reads and journals. She says if you can establish a peaceful retreat space in your home, a get-away trip does not mean as much because you can renew in your home. “If you can live your life as a retreat, you can handle whatever comes your way!”
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Kathy Ireland will be the featured speaker at the National Association of Business Owners (NAWBO) convention held in Louisville on October 5.
Best Husband Winner: Congratulations to David Muhammad for winning the Great Husband contest last month. He and his wife won dinner for two prepared by Chef Mary Wheatley of Winston’s Restaurant.
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Awkward Family PHOTO Does your family holiday card photo need a makeover? Today’s Family is giving away a photo makeover — but you have to send in your “interesting” family photo. Read more on
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October 17 at the Mellwood Arts Center, 6pm-9pm. Theme: Speakeasy from the Roaring 20’s Tickets: $65, www.thetasteoflouisville.com
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Whether you know it or not, you’re
constantly projecting an image. Last month Today’s Woman An experience. What do you represent? wrote about creating your brand with an interview with Peggy Noe Stevens, author of BUILD YOUR PERSONAL BRAND Professional Presence. “W is featuring Professional During October and November, Peggy Presence sessions: The P4s of Personal Branding on October 12; Micro-messaging (nonverbal gestures) on October 19; Networking on October 26; and Work-Life Purpose (time management model) on November 9. Enter our contest to win a ticket to one of the sessions (each worth $99). Two people will win for each session. The Grand Prize winner will receive a private, half-day session with Peggy Noe Stevens & Associates and a salon visit for hair and makeup lesson worth $2,500! Go to www.iamtodayswoman.com to enter the contest. Learn more about Peggy Noe Stevens & Associates at www.peggynoestevens.com. by JeSSica Smith
hat is your personal brand?” Peggy Stevens, founder and president of Peggy Noe Stevens & Associates Image Branding and Experiential Marketing, smiles tantalizingly across from me, a teacher coaxing an answer out of a student. I stare at her, stumped. She explains further: “If someone asked, ‘What is the brand Jessica?’, what would you say? You can easily describe brands such as Coca-Cola or Nike, but what about your brand? What do people experience when they experience you?” It’s a question I’ve admittedly never thought about before, but one I’ve learned has major implications on my career and life. It’s also a question that Peggy, a Louisville native and resident of Anchorage, discusses in her new book, Professional Presence: a Four-Part Guide For Building Your Personal Brand, just released in June. “Your brand is your image,” Peggy writes in her book. “Each word you speak or gesture you make delivers an
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impression, good or bad. No matter where you are in your career life cycle, you are... forming a brand that will be the foundation for your success or failure.” Companies don’t hire solely on résumés anymore, Peggy told me. “Soft skills” — speaking, interacting with others, and managing your appearance — are what can truly strengthen your brand and take you to the next level of a career. “Soft skills make you the whole package,” she says. “It really makes a difference because you have the professional presence to go with your résumé.” I bought Peggy’s book after attending her book signing, and I set out to create my personal brand. As a 2012 college graduate who’s just started a career, I need all the help I can get. Maybe you’re like me. Or maybe you’ve been in the job market for years. Whoever you are, polishing the skills used to build a strong personal brand can set you apart from the crowd – and help you be the woman you want to be. Peggy breaks down the foundational elements of building your brand into four parts.
Part 1 - Protocol
“Protocol” is knowing how to behave in a business setting. A strong brand is built by positive, productive experiences with that brand. So, how do others experience your poise and etiquette in business? Do you speak confidently and audibly, and do your gestures match your words? Do you arrive on time? Do you RSVP promptly to events? I’ve failed all three of those questions before, as well as many more of the situations Peggy presents. I particularly realized I tend to speak quietly and add filler laughs between sentences, which makes me sound girlish and unsure of myself. Though small, these things matter. People notice how you speak, show respect for others, and use manners. And they make decisions about you — about your brand — based on those experiences. It’s not because of a judgmental personality; it’s simply human nature.
Part 2 - Personal
The “Personal” aspect of building your brand involves your appearance and how you handle your personal life.
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American Diabetes Association’s Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes — October 20 at Louisville Waterfront Park — GreatLawn. www.diabetes.org/ louisvillestepout
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Chef Robin Richardson has added gourmet cupcakes ($2.95). Or consider these fall temptations: Pumpkin Pie — $14, Pumpkin Tartlet — $2.25, Pumpkin Cheesecake — $20, Caramel Apple Cheesecake — $25, Pumpkin Roulades — $2.25.
Lori Carmichael-Shields went in for her yearly mammogram last November and everything changed. Her doctor discovered she had breast cancer deep down in her breast. Thankfully, her family, friends, and church came together and provided her with the strength and support she needed to fight the disease and win. Now 7 months after her lumpectomy, she is cancer free and ready to represent breast cancer survivors at one of her favorite pastimes this October. “I’ve already ordered my pink shirt to wear to Colts’ games. We are Colts season ticket holders,” she says. “The NFL does a great job of showing its support during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. You’d be surprised how many pink shirts and jerseys you see in the stadium throughout October. “
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Food Writer Melissa Donald tasted, photographed, and wrote about some fantasy desserts around town. She was fascinated by a few details of the chefs she met: Chocolatier Fred Moore has traveled as far as Italy to hone his chocolate skills. All of the chocolate is manufactured and processed at his Coco’s Chocolate Café. And, everything he sells is made from chocolate, with the exception of his vanilla ice cream, which is handmade onsite. His newest creation is a candybar, available in milk chocolate or dark chocolate. Chef Jenna Miller was enrolled in a technology program when a friend encouraged her to apply for a pastry chef position at Uptown Cafe. She was hired as the pastry chef and received all her formal training from the restaurant’s owners. Cheesecakes are her signature creations. Chef Michelle Childers started her culinary career waiting tables during the day and working in the kitchen at night. Although she was a trained chef, she learned pastry when she was handed a book of dessert recipes and was told she was now the new pastry chef for a restaurant prior to her current job at Napa RiverGrill. Chef Stacey Borah was halfway through her advanced education in a Psychology program, then quit and enrolled at Sullivan University where she completed her culinary degree. She loves being a pastry chef at Sweet Surrender Café and pulls from inspiration baking alongside her grandmother.
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Produced here in Louisville by Gil Holland and written by local author James Markert, this movie hits the theatres this month. A New York opening will be followed by the Louisville debut at the Brown Theatre on Broadway on October 16 and then to Baxter Avenue Filmworks on October 19.
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We had a chat with Ellen Reitmeyer, executive director of NAWBO Louisville about Louisville hosting the National Women’s Business Conference.
What is NAWBO? The National Association of Women Business Owners is the voice of more than 10 million women-owned businesses. The NAWBO convention is coming. What does that mean for women in this city? This is a tremendous opportunity, not only to showcase Louisville to power players throughout the U.S., but also to provide a convenient time and place for local and regional business people to hear from top-notch speakers on topics relevant to every business! (Go to www.nawbo.org/section_231.cfm to register.) How did Louisville come to host this event? One of our NAWBO Louisville members, Evelyn Strange, serves on the national NAWBO board of directors, most recently as the 2011-2012 chair of National NAWBO. Her six-year participation, as well as other local members’ ongoing involvement at the national level and a tremendous response to the proposal prepared by the Louisville Convention and Visitors Bureau personnel, provided Louisville with an opportunity to present our city as a possible venue. Some highlights? The conference kicks off on Thursday, October 4, at 12:30 p.m. with a luncheon featuring Dr. Nat Irvin II, author, innovator, futurist, teacher, and commentator, and a Fireside Chat with Dr. Patricia Greene, professor of entrepreneurship at Babson College and national academic director for the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses initiative. Friday’s agenda features a morning keynote by Katrina Markoff, owner, founder, and chocolatier of Vosges Haut-Chocolat. At lunch, Kathy Ireland, who went from supermodel to supermogul, will share her story about how she built her business empire. — Kim Kerby
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Much Ado
Switching the Shakespearean convention of one gender casting, Looking for Lilith production company has cast only women in this perennial comedy favorite, Much Ado About Nothing. Where/When/How: The Alley Theater’s new main stage theatre at 1205 East Washington Street, October 4-13. Call 502.713.6178 or www.thealleytheater.org
How does she juggle a high-powered job, marriage, and a family of four kids, ranging in age from 12 to 26? Charlotte Ipsan, president Norton’s Women’s Hospital and Kosair Children’s Hospital, St. Matthews, says, “I truly don’t do it by myself at all. I have a whole team here (at work), and I have an incredible family. “From an early age, they all learned to do laundry before it was probably legal,” she says, laughing. “My 26-year-old says, ‘I remember I could make my own oatmeal when I was 3.’ It’s called independence, accountability, and responsibility. They’re awesome kids. My husband (Robin) is incredible. He’s been supportive the whole way.” See our interview with Charlotte on page 10. 2012
WaterFront Fashion Week
Yes! A week of fashion in Louisville — here’s what you can attend: Wednesday, October 17 — Opening Gala Thursday, October 18 — Runway Model Shows, Makeover Winners, Emerging Designer Competition Shows, Feature Designer Shows Friday, October 19 — Runway Model Shows, Unveiling of Makeovers, Emerging Designer Competition Shows, FeatureDesigner Shows Saturday, October 20 — Runway Model Shows, Model Competition, Top 10, Emerging Designer Competition Finalists, Feature Designer Shows, Model Competition Winner, Emerging Designer Competition Winner. Purchase tickets at www.waterfrontfashionweek.com
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Professional Connections Calendar presents BPW- Business and Professional Women- New Albany Every 3rd Monday • 5:30 p.m. Culbertson West 904 E. Main Street New Albany Ann Windell 812.282.9310 BPW- Business & Professional Women- River City Every 2nd Wednesday • Noon Lunch and Program noon-1pm The Bristol-Downtown 614 West Main Street 502.499.4420, www.bpwrc.org bpwreserve@gmail.com CBPW- Christian Business & Professional Women Every Second Thursday • Noon Hurstbourne Country Club 9000 Hurstbourne Club Lane Christine Ward 502.931.2918 cbpweast@gmail.com EWI- Executive Women International- Kentuckiana Every 3rd Tuesday • 5:30 p.m. Contact for info & reservation Dotty Wettig dw1122@att.com The Heart Link Network Every 1st Wednesday • 6:30 p.m. Inverness at Hurstbourne Condos 1200 Club House Drive Barbara Madore 502.377.8625 www.40222.theheartlinknetwork.com IAAP- International Association of Administrative ProfessionalsLouisville Every 2nd Thursday • 6 p.m. Location Varies – See Website for Details. www.iaap-louisville.org
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Your go-to spot for professional networking and careerbuilding opportunities around Louisville Legal Secretaries of Louisville Every 3rd Tuesday • 11:30 a.m. Bristol Bar & Grille 614 West Main Street Alice Harris 502.595.2310 #339 aharris@louisvilleprosecutor.com www.legalseclou-ky.org LWN - Louisville Women’s Network Every 1st & 3rd Thursday • Noon The North End Cafe 2116 Bardstown Road Wendy Manganaro 502-310-0025
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MLWPC- Metropolitan Louisville Women’s Political Caucus Every 4th Monday • 5:30 p.m. Olmsted Bistro at Masonic Homes 3701 Frankfort Avenue Sherry Conner 502.776.2051 mayorconner@insightbb.com NAWBO- National Association of Women Business Owners Every 3rd Tuesday info@nawbolouisville.org www.nawbolouisville.org National Association of Women in Construction Every 2nd Monday • 5:30 p.m. Call for meeting location Patty Stewart 812.288.4208 #121 Network Now Every 2nd Friday • 11:30 a.m. Hurstbourne Country Club 9000 Hurstbourne Club Lane Lee Ann Lyle 502.836.1422 lee@lalcomputers.com
NIA Women’s Roundtable Every 4th Friday • 8:30 a.m. NIA Center 2900 West Broadway – 3rd floor Suzanne Carter 502-775-2548 suzannec@morethanconsultants.org
WIN - Women in Networking V Every 2nd Thursday • 11:30 a.m. Buca di Beppo 2051 S. Hurstbourne Parkway Lee Ann Lyle 502-836-1422 info@win5networking.com www.win5networking.com
Southern Indiana Women’s Networking Group Every 3rd Wednesday • 11:30 a.m. Holiday Inn-Lakeview 505 Marriott Drive * Clarksville Email Lisa Stinnett for RSVP: lisa.stinnett@elwoodstaffing.com
WOAMTEC-Women On A Mission To Earn Commission Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday 11:30 a.m. Mitchell’s Fish Market 4031 Summit Plaza, Louisville Charlene Burke 812.951.3177 www.woamtec.com
WIN- Women in Networking Every 2nd Wednesday • 11:15 a.m. Oxmoor Country Club 9000 Limehouse Lane WIN- Women in Networking II Every 3rd Wednesday • 11:30 a.m. Holiday Inn – Hurstbourne 1325 S. Hurstbourne Parkway Kim Fusting 502.267.7066 kimins@bellsouth.net www.gowin2.com WIN- Women in Networking III Every 2nd Tuesday • 11:30 a.m. Hurstbourne Country Club 9000 Hurstbourne Club Lane Charlaine Reynolds 502.742.5802 charlaine.reynolds@gmail.com OR Stephanie Riggle 502.554.4753 stephanie.riggle@ grannynannies-ky.com www.win3louisville.com WIN- Women in Networking IV Every 3rd Tuesday • 11:30 a.m. Corner Café 9307 New LaGrange Road Amanda Smith 502.807.1781 info@win4louisville.org
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Women Will Decide by Cathy Zion / Publisher
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o to your calendar right now and highlight Tuesday, November 6. Circle it, bold it, flag it, make it stand out. Tuesday, November 6, will define your future and your family’s future. Tuesday, November 6, is Election Day 2012. Next month’s elections will be decided by women. It’s a fact. In 2008, women outnumbered men going to the polls by 10 million, and there’s no reason to suspect those statistics will shift this year. Many, especially the media, divide voting women into two tidy slots — those who are Pro-Life and those who are Pro-Choice. This insinuates that abortion is the only issue defining women’s interests and desires. Lest we forget, this issue was decided by the Supreme Court in 1973 and would take a major shift in the composition of the Court to overturn. No, women cannot — should not — rest their vote on a single issue. In reality, women are concerned about many serious issues facing our country. Economy —Women represent 51 percent of the workforce. We want to work: Women are earning college degrees at a faster pace than men, and they deserve a decent job when they graduate. We need to work: More than 25 percent of our children are being raised in households with just a mom. We want to have choices: Women are starting their own businesses at twice the pace of men. We want a better America for our children: Women expect our government to function as we do — efficiently and effectively within a balanced budget. War — Nearly 15 percent of the military are women who get up every day to protect and defend our country. Many of them had to kiss their families goodbye for extended tours. And the majority of our overseas troops left behind a mother whose heartbeat quickens whenever she hears of an attack on U.S. troops. Health care — Women are the caregivers. We want the best health care for ourselves and our family. We care about a health care system that is affordable and sustainable. Next month’s elections will be decided by women. And we owe it to ourselves and our family and friends to be educated about the candidates and their parties. How? •D o yourself a huge favor by ignoring the political advertisements on both sides that all too often misrepresent the facts. • Don’t rely on the media for information. Do your own research. At the very least, write down the three most important issues to you. Then research each candidate’s position on each of these issues. • Read the platforms of both parties that set out the values of each party. • Watch the presidential and vice presidential debates. Next month’s elections will be decided by women. So…VOTE!
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Fashion Ghouls By Wendy Anguiano Photos: James Moses
These women are dressed to kill in fall styles that will make you scream in delight. Makeup: Lorie Karnes, Glitzy Glamour Studios, located at Blades Salon & Spa; 502.594.5418 Hair: Michael Jecker, Studio 311 Styling: Wendy Anguiano Location: Wallace Studio jim@wallacestudio.com 825 S. Floyd Street, Louisville 502.584.3744
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Bride of Frankenstein Aimee Rhea Aimee is wearing: Save the Queen black jacket, $845; Frabrizio Gianni jeans, $175; Loefflerr Randall bag, $430; Kara Ross earrings, $175, available at Rodes for Her, 4938 Brownsboro Rd Ste. 200, 502.753.7633. Vince Camuto Toto boots, $259, available at Dillard’s, Mall St. Matthews, 5000 Shelbyville Rd., 502.893.4400.
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Fashion Ghouls
Salon Killer Olivia Henken Olivia is wearing: Circles Gemstone leather cuff, $195; Cindy Borders earrings, $70; Hobo bag, $148; Trina Turk fur jacket, $408; Leona shorts,$178; Trina Turk top, $178, available at Clodhoppers, 3725 Lexington Road 502.891.0079. Kate Landry hat, $28; Vince Camuto Honey Verona yellow boot, $149 available at Dillard’s, Mall St. Matthews, 5000 Shelbyville Rd., 502.893.4400. Tights, $10 available at Target.
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Fashion Ghouls Zombie Kim Kerby Kim is wearing: Alberto Makali jacket, $271; Alice & Olivia dress, $495; Gypsy necklace,$575; Gypsy cuff,$565; Rafe’ NY clutch bag, $495; AB Crystals earrings, $92; Falla Collection ring, $59, available at Rodeo Drive, 2212 Holiday Manor Center, 502.425.8999. Gianni Bini Frenchy pump, $90; Hue ankle sock, 3/$16 available at Dillard’s, Mall St. Matthews, 5000 Shelbyville Rd., 502.893.4400.
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The Film Snob B O N S A I’M By Megan Seckman
Tracy Heightchew — co-founder of Louisville Film Society, Self-Appointed Cultural Minister
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racy Heightchew may be a film snob, but she isn’t a hater. “I like to think of myself as a “Self-Appointed Cultural Minister” to film and literature. I’ve been calling myself that for years,” Tracy says over a drink at Nachbar. I met Tracy years ago in undergrad classes at UofL, but it seems anytime I get my culture on in this city — book clubs, the Shotgun Fest, the Flyover Film Festival, Market Off Market — Tracy is involved.
So, Tracy, why are you a film snob? “On one hand, I’m the opposite of a film snob. I’m inclusive enough so that I can recommend a wide range of films, from horror to independents, to a diverse group of tastes. But on the other, when I see people get excited about Boondock Saints or Scarface, I think that epitomizes a lack of taste, and we probably won’t have a lot to talk about. “Seeing a guy in a Scarface shirt, I know he’s going to have some messed-up values. Generations of people worship that film, want to be Tony Montana. But everything about that character and the film is disgusting, especially the music. That’s not to say I don’t like violence in film, though. I recently watched Drive and was completely surprised by how much I liked it. When we watch — and like — violent films, we need to examine why. What is going on when we like something in film but couldn’t stomach it in real life? Why are we attracted to certain vicarious scenes? [laughs] Future cultures are going to look back on our movies and think we were barbaric like the gladiators.”
What recommendations does the “Cultural Minister” have for the average moviegoer? “When I watch a movie, it is an experience, even if it is uncomfortable. A book is personal, but a movie is collaborative. Hundreds of people make the film; the theater brings us together, creating a group experience in real time where we react together. I’m interested in the sociology and psychology of that collaborative experience. Moviegoers need to surrender to the experience. Turn off whatever is distracting you, and please don’t answer the phone or text. We live in a challenging time; choose movies that challenge your thinking. “There is a difference between watching a movie to escape and watching something that challenges you. Movies like Forrest Gump are great for escape, but not for discussion — don’t keep watching the same movie you’ve already seen. Watch Drive and it will challenge you — you’ll need to discuss why you love or hate it so much, and it will refresh your love for film. “And, just because you don’t understand a movie, don’t dismiss it as bad. Go to the Louisville Film Society’s fabulous microcinema on East Market and discuss it. Film snobs and novices are equally welcome.”
All-time favorite films? “My love of film started with Amadeus and The Hustler — I watched those with my dad. The Hustler sums up all my likes: super-depraved, depressive, Paul Newman, and it talks about Louisville.”
I’m A Snob About… will be an ongoing column.
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S M A R T S T Y L E S
Window World
A Taste of Kentucky
ESCAPE FROM THE ORDINARY.
Whether you are a fan of the red or the blue, keep warm and show your team spirit with these colorful embroidered fleece blankets. Available in all of our stores. Downtown in the Aegon Center 400 West Market Facing 4th St. 502.566.4554
Mall St. Matthews by the Women’s Dillard’s 502.895.2733
Sullivan College of Technology & Design Earn an associate degree in as little as 18 months. Creative? Geeky? If so, Sullivan College of Technology and Design just may be the place for you. Sctd.edu • 502-456-6509 3901 Atkinson Square Drive Louisville, KY 40218
Sassy Fox Consignments Specializing in women’s name-brand and boutique/designer clothing and accessories from casual to formal. Join us on Thursdays from 4-8 p.m. for Wine & Discounts.
Fashion forward without spending a fortune! 150 Chenoweth Lane St. Matthews 502.895.3711
Window World is no ordinary company. We are America’s LARGEST Replacement Window and Remodeling Company. We not only provide world-class, energy-efficient products made here in America, but we help support our community with out-ofthe-ordinary contributions such as “Giving Locally owned by Barry & Kim Foster Them Wings” and “Window World Gives Back.” Visit www.WindowWorldLouisville.com to join our cause. (502) 671-7777 www.WindowWorldLouisville.com
Korrect Optical Dazzling Ray Ban sun wear looks you’ll Fall for! Shop classic styles or take it up a notch with Wayfarers in new cutting edge colors and graphic patterns! Choose from a good selection, sure to enhance your personal style! 4036 Dutchmans Lane 4747 Dixie Highway 502.895-2020 • www.korrect.com
Sophie’s Fine Yarn Shoppe Visit, browse, and let us assist you with all your knitting and crocheting needs. Our shop is conveniently located in the Stonefield Square Shopping Center next to the Fresh Market. Open 7 days with a wide selection of yarn and accessories. 10482 Shelbyville Road 502.244.4927 • www.sophiesfineyarn.com
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Home and Leisure, LLC Home furniture, furnishings and accessories, including UK and UL scarves, Abby Glen jewelry, Candleberry candles, Cinda B bags and totes, Palecek Quality Furniture plus many more. Store hours: Monday – Friday: 10:00 to 5:30 Saturday: 10:00 to 4:00 Located in the Prospect Pointe Center 9553 U.S. Highway 42 502.228.1366
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J. Carlton Shoes A new twist on Knotts Shoes!
We carry women’s and men’s dress, sport and casual footwear made in the European tradition, including Sofft and Ara brands shown here. 502.290.4344 • Westport Village • jcarltonshoes.com
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John Seelye Furs Offers a wide variety of the latest fashions and styles of fine furs and accessories. Purchase from our showroom, or have your fur custom designed. John Seelye Furs provides cold storage, cleaning, restyling and repair on premises. A family business locally owned and operated for 50 years. 9800 Shelbyville Road #111 Louisville, KY 40223 502.423.8555
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DESSERTS
story and photos By Melissa Donald
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o matter what you are craving, it will be easy to fulfill your dessert fantasy with one of these four amazing desserts created by local talented chefs.
SamoaCake Sweet Surrender Café Chef Stacey Borah Serves 1-2 $6.00 a slice
This cookie-like, gluten-free cake has a sweet and slightly salty flavor. Layers of handmade coconut macaroons, chocolate ganache, and a salty caramel filling are topped with a dark, bittersweet chocolate ganache, which balances the sweetness of the rest of the cake. The salty caramel filling blends perfectly with the sweet coconut macaroon and chocolate ganache. The Samoa cake was created in 2001 for the annual Desserts First event and competition. It incorporated the Samoa Girl Scout Cookie. It was reinvented a year ago, omitting the Girl Scout Cookie so the cake can be available year ‘round.
ChocolateCarrot MiniCake Coco’s Chocolate Café Chef Fred Moore Serves 2-4 people $10.95
Unlike a typical autumnal spice carrot cake, this carrot cake is infused with chocolate and a pumpkin cream cheese frosting. The cake is made with 65 percent organic Fair Trade chocolate, carrots, and fresh pineapple. Layered in the cake is the pumpkin cream cheese frosting, which includes walnuts and coconut strewn throughout. A decorative milk chocolate band holds the cake together and it’s topped with more pumpkin cream cheese frosting with dark chocolate shavings.
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Chef Fred Moore processes and manufactures all his chocolate. From roasting the beans to separating the shell from the nib, and then grinding the nib and creating the chocolate, Fred does everything from scratch.
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Red Rock Terrace Bread Pudding Napa River Grill Chef Michelle Childers Serves 1-2 $8.95
A bread pudding with buttery croissants as a bread base, this cake is dense, yet melts in your mouth. The buttery croissants are mixed with vanilla custard and placed in a cylinder mold. The center is then filled with a dark chocolate ganache. The Red Rock Terrace Bread Pudding is served warm on a plate topped with decorative swirls of banana crème anglaise and chocolate sauce. Chef Michelle created this dessert at the request of the restaurant’s owner, who had enjoyed a bread pudding dessert during his travels and wanted her to create one for Napa’s dessert menu.
Napoleon W ith Fresh Fruit Uptown Café By Jenna Miller Serves 1-2 $7
Sandwiched between layers of a light puff pastry is a rich vanilla pastry cream, served with a dusting of powdered sugar, fresh strawberries, and a sweet strawberry purée. In the 15 years this dessert has been on the menu, the vanilla pastry cream has been refined to enhance the richness of this creamy filling. The fresh strawberries and strawberry puree add an invigorating quality to the dessert, maintaining its light appeal. Don’t bother sharing with another; if you do, I think you’ll be disappointed you didn’t eat the whole thing yourself!
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Are Women Enjoying This Fantasy? Fantasy
By Ruby Thomas Photo: Melissa Donald
Sara Sandefur, 34, (left) and Paula Knoy, 36, are football fans who’ve taken their love of the game a step further than just cheering for a favorite team.
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magining a football fanatic might conjure up the image of face-painted, jersey-clad men pounding their chests and cheering on their favorite NFL team. However, female football fans are out there cheering, too. Women are perhaps a little quieter in their fanaticism, but their love of football is as deeply rooted as that of any chest-pounding guy. Luckily for many of these ladies, the growth in popularity of Fantasy Football has allowed women to prove they too know football and can hang with the boys. Today’s Woman
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and fantasy football allows women to do just that. The typical fantasy team is made up of a quarterback, two running backs, two wide receivers, a tight end, a place kicker, and a team defense. Fantasy team managers are able to draft, trade, drop, and add players. Fantasy football operates on a 12-week season at the end of which the playoffs start (the playoffs go three weeks with the top four teams from each division playing each other). Fantasy teams score points depending on how the NFL players perform in the real-world games. At the end of an NFL game, the fantasy teams with the highest number of points win. Some teams, like the ones in Paula’s leagues, can win money, and some teams like Sara’s play for “bragging rights” only.
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Fantasy Football involves an imaginary team of professional football players that individuals choose and manage. The team “owners” use the stats from the week’s football games to compete against others in a league. The league can be a group of people they know or some larger organization such as Yahoo Sports or ESPN. All information is accessed online. Some leagues get together in person to draft players at the start of the season. Paula Knoy, 36, and Sara Sandefur, 34, are football fans who’ve taken their love of the game a step further than just cheering for a favorite team by managing their own fantasy football teams. Paula runs two fantasy football leagues and says she’s been a football fan since childhood. “Though I grew up in a house filled with women, I always loved and watched football,” she says. Paula has been playing fantasy football for a few years and says it’s a blast. “It makes football even more fun to watch,” she adds. Sara, who is a Cincinnati Bengals fan, says she got into fantasy football a couple of years ago. “I love the Bengals, but they are not always on TV in Louisville, so fantasy football gives me something else to watch and someone else to cheer for,” she says. These ladies know their stuff when it comes to building a fantasy team. They know to use athletic prowess as the criteria for drafting players (regardless of what the guys in their league may say). “I get a little bit of flak from the guys in my league because they think I have a crush on Tony Romo,” Paula says. Romo, a player for the Dallas Cowboys, has been the staple quarterback for Paula’s fantasy team. She says he throws lots of touchdown passes and racks up points for her team. “He’s pretty cute, too. I can’t lie. I don’t mind watching him, though I am not a Dallas Cowboys fan,” she adds with a laugh. Sara admits that her team, “The Only Gal,” (appropriately named, since she was the only female in the league when she first joined) has been in the losing bracket, but says she’s learned a lot. “I usually go for the bigger-name people first, but I’ve learned that I need to have a good quarterback and a good running back in order to score points,” she says. Paula knows how to sacrifice for her fantasy team, even passing up a player like Eli Manning from her favorite New York Giants for a higher scoring quarterback. “The Giants and the Cowboys are big rivals, and I am supposed to hate the Cowboys,” she says. The years that the Giants and Cowboys played each other, it was difficult. I would want Tony Romo to throw touchdown passes and get the yards, but at the same time, I didn’t want the Giants to lose. That sort of conflict makes it hard sometimes, but fantasy football is a blast.” Today’s Woman
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Take a Stand Against Breast Cancer You can help make a difference in the lives of others by attending one of these events.
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“Using the arts to ignite the mind!” is the mission of the new Dance Theatre of Harlem, on tour for the first time since its 2004 hiatus. Founded in 1969 by the late Arthur Mitchell, following the death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; DTH rose from modest beginnings to become a major force in contemporary dance, theatre, and arts education. (DTH) performs its first public performance at the Kentucky Center and hosts the world-premiere of Gloria, a one-act ballet choreographed by Robert Garland with music by Francis Poulenc. October 20 @ 8pm Kentucky Center, 501 West Main St. TICKETS Starting @ $22.50 Contact 502.584.7777, or www.kentuckycenter.org or at the box office walk-up or drive-thru. Call 502.562.0111 (V) for range of accessibility options available. When
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Victorian Ghost Walk
The St. James Court Art Show is one of the most highly anticipated events featuring artwork for sale from more than 700 fine artists and craftspeople. When October 5-7, 10am-6pm, Sunday, 10am-5pm Where Historic Old Louisville Contact 502.635.1842 or visit www.stjamescourtartshow.com
Take a spooky tour through Old Louisville to hear about true stories of ghosts and hauntings in the Victorian neighborhood. When October 28-30, 7-9pm, departures every 15 minutes Where Old Louisville Information Center in Central Park, 1340 S. 4th St. Contact 502.635.5244
Big Rock Jazz & Blues Fest
Come dressed for a masquerade ball while sampling gourmet food and mixed cocktails. When October 27, 8pm-Midnight Where Conrad-Caldwell House Contact 502.636-5023 or visit www.thespiritball.com
Kick back and relax while listening to jazz and blues in Cherokee Park. When October 7, 2-7pm Where Cherokee Park tickets Free Contact 502.451.6872
Caufield’s Halloween Parade
You and the kids can have a hauntingly good time at the Caufield’s Halloween Parade. Dress up in your scariest costume and be in the parade or watch it with your family. When October 12, 7-8:30pm Where Bardstown Road & Baxter Avenue, Rosewood to Lexington Road Contact www.baxterparade.com
October 13 Iroquois Park Contact 502.584.2873 or www.louisville.info-komen.org. When
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WVP Pink Ribbon Project 2012 “A Survivor’s Story”
Dance Theatre of Harlem
St. James Court Art Show
Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure
7th Annual Spirit Ball
American Girl Fashion Show and Tea
It’s the quintessential event for girls to attend which will include a fashion show featuring the Today’s Girl winners and tea time. When October 13-14 (12-2pm on October 13; 4-6pm on October 14) Where The Seelbach Hilton TICKETS $35 Contact www.HelpKosairChildrensHospital.com
Wear pink and celebrate breast cancer survivors, family members, and friends. A candlelight service will be held in memory of those who have passed. When October 21 @ 5pm Where Coke Memorial United Methodist Church Contact 502.472.7461
Think Pink!
Become educated about breast cancer, and celebrate the survivors. When October 23, 5-7pm Where Paroquet Springs Conference Centre (395 Paroquet Springs Drive, Shepherdsville, KY) TICKETS Free Contact 502. 543.2245.
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer 5K Walk
October 28, registration begins @ 11:30; walk starts @ 1pm Where Waterfront Park Contact 502.584.9255 or visit www.makingstrideslouisville.org. When
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Disney’s Beauty and the Beast PNC Broadway In Louisville
The award-winning worldwide smash-hit Broadway musical features the Academy-Award-winning score with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by the late Howard Ashman, with additional songs and music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Sir Tim Rice. The book, written by Linda Woolverton, tells a classic story of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a young prince trapped in a spell placed by an enchantress. If the Beast can learn to love and be loved, the curse will end and he will be transformed to his former self.
When October 23-28, various performances Where Kentucky Center, 501 West Main St. TICKETS Starting @ $22.75 Contact in person @ box office, or 502.584.7777, or www.kentuckycenter.org
— Gioia Patton
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Full Moon Hikes at Charlestown State Park
Let the light from a full moon guide you through the trails of Charlestown State Park. When October 31 @ 9pm Where Charlestown State Park on Trail 3 TICKETS Free Contact 812.280.9970 Your kids will have a blast trick-or-treating along the Trail-o-Treats. You and the family can take a hayride and be entertained by Mr. Magic. When October 27, 11am-3pm Where 6220 Old LaGrange Road TICKETS Free; parking, $5/car Contact 502.241.4788
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• Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics tickets • Under Armour Volleyball tickets Also, you could win these prizes on TodaysFamilyEveryDay.com:
• Disney on Ice tickets • Tickets to the Kentucky Railway Museum, Louisville Zoo, Gaylord Opryland, and more.
Build Your Brand
Do you need an image makeover? Win a private image consultation and two tickets to the Professional Presence Seminar Series this month hosted by Peggy Noe Stevens of Peggy Noe Stevens & Associates. She’ll show you how to make the right impression on your job and in your personal life. Go to www.iamtodayswoman.com for details.
Actors Theatre of Louisville
ATL’s new Artistic Director Les Walters will stage his inaugural production as Artistic Director with Long Day’s Journey into Night by Eugene O’Neill. “I’ve wanted to direct this play for a very long time,” said Walters, an Obie-awardwinning director, adding “it’s an epic play and a love poem of forgiveness to O’Neill’s dysfunctional family, and also to those of us who work in the theatre.” This Pulitzer Prize-winning play takes place over the course of one fateful summer day, and is about a family (renowned actor James Tyrone, his troubled wife Mary, and their two sons,) who are confronting a sea of regret and haunted by the past.
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Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey into Night
When October 9-28, various performances. Audio Described performance: October 21 @ 2:30 pm; Sign Interpreted performance: October 23 @ 7:30 pm Where Actors Theatre, 316 West Main St. TICKETS $24-$59. Group rates for 10 or — Gioia Patton more contact 502.585.1210 Contact the box office @ 502.584-1205 or www.ActorsTheatre.org
Studio Connections Louisville Ballet
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2012 marks the second year of Louisville Ballet’s (LB) in-studio program, which features classical and contemporary choreography, was designed for dance newcomers and veterans alike. In the intimate setting of LB’s rehearsal studio, you’ll get the unique opportunity to see the athleticism and detail that goes into each LB performance. Pieces include two (ensemble) works from LB’s Company Members: Rob Morrow’s Rainbow Connection and Harmony of Contrasts by Mikelle Bruzina, alongside a pas de deux from Flower Festival by Bournonville and a pas de deux from Sleeping Beauty — choreographed by former LB Artistic Director Alun Jones. Studio Connections is an excellent occasion on which to experience artists of the LB in an informal setting with ‘mainstage’ performance standards. — Kathi E.B. Ellis, Arts-Louisville.com When October 31-November 2 @ 8pm Where Louisville Ballet Studios, 315 East Main St. TICKETS $20 for LB subscribers or $25 for non-subscribers. Contact the LB box office or 502.583.2623. Seating is limited. Purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended. — Gioia Patton
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Fix Your Flaws By Tiffany White • Photos Melissa Donald
Flat Bottom
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ooking good in your jeans can be challenging if you have a flat bottom, but there are ways to give yourself a more shapely figure from behind. Chare’e Marniece thought she had tried every possible trick for making her backside look fuller, but stylist Kenzie Kapp (www.kenziekapp.com, 513.254.7669) showed her some other clever ideas that work well if you don’t want to use enhancement products. The secret to having an attractive backside says Kenzie, is based on the type of clothing you choose. For Chare’e, Kenzie chose a legging jean in dark denim which elongated her body and accentuated her bottom. The jacket she is wearing is cut right above the pockets of the jeans, which help her bottom look fuller, while the darts give her an hourglass figure. Chare’e is wearing a form-fitting top underneath to make her mid-section look smaller which adds more definition to her shape.
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w i th ans d e j te se Choo e ts loca our y k c r po u n d e t rig h che eks.
Chare’e is wearing:
Legging Jean, The Gap, $70; Matty M Jacket, Von Maur, $78; Jessica Simpson Coral Pump, Dillard’s, $89; Seafoam Cami, Free People, Macy’s, $28; Coral Necklace, Von Maur, $12.
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