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veteran valor
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photos
top notes
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Meet The 2022 Derby Princesses
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Mayor Fischer’s 2022 Give A Day Celebration
life + style
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boutique spotlight: BonhomÍa
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Kentucky Opera
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Kentucky Derby Museum: This Is The Kentucky Derby!
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fashion: Let’s Do Derby
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Hats Off To Derby
70
Royal Jewelers
19
fitness: The Importance of Muscle
78
How Bad Does A Knee Have To Be Before Considering Replacement?
top 5 dining: Hot Browns
community
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tops cares: Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
95
keeping the conversation going: Kentucky Center For African American Heritage
96
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At Greater Louisville, Inc.
104
KET Fanfare Fundraiser
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Red Tie Gala
108
The Fillies Mardi Gras Party
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Horse Sensing: Equine Therapy For Veterans
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The Medical Issue
When Dr. Gigi Girard went in for her annual breast cancer screening last summer, she expected the visit to be routine and for the results to affirm her good health. Without a family history or any known active risk factors, it was simply a case of being ‘better safe than sorry.’ As it would turn out, this visit saved her from a great deal of suffering and, perhaps, even her life. “I was very surprised that they found cancer in both breasts,” Gigi recalled. While the discovery came as a shock, she was overwhelmed with a sense of thankfulness. Cancer is never good news. But, without catching it early, it could have been much worse. “That early diagnosis saved me from everything but a mastectomy. I’m just very grateful for these resources. Access is so very important, and sadly, a lot of women in the community just don’t have that.” Gigi is this year’s Derby Divas honoree — a special night of shopping to benefit breast health at Norton Cancer Institute. It’s an event known for fashion, food, wine, cocktails, fun, and friendship, all to help fund mammograms for underserved women in our community. “I’m so grateful for this program and how it helps women who otherwise wouldn’t be able to receive the treatment that they need,” Gigi added. “I’m very honored and feel blessed to be asked. It’s a cause near to my heart.”
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Nancy NGO,
23, is a graduate student at the University of Louisville in her hometown. She is studying public health with a concentration in health policy.
Jimi
PORTER,
21, is another Louisville native attending UofL. A senior, she has a double major in computer information systems and in marketing.
Sarah
RHODES,
20, is a Louisvillian studying at Northern Kentucky University where she is a junior pursuing a degree in nursing.
Molly
SULLIVAN,
22, is from Campbellsville and is a senior at the University of Kentucky where she is majoring in agricultural economics, marketing and management.
Haven
WOLFE,
20, is a sophomore 20 miles away from her hometown of Butler at Northern Kentucky University where she is pursuing a triple major in communication studies, journalism, and electronic media and broadcasting. LAUREN CARTER of Lexington, a junior at K, was chosen as rst alternate OLIVIA ANDREWS of New Albany, Indiana, a senior at UofL, is the second alternate. They will become a Royal Court Princess if one of the other women is unable to serve.
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ne of the most fun and exciting parts of the Kentucky Derby Festival is seeing the five Derby Princesses of the Royal Court out and about in the community serving as ambassadors at more than 70 events. At the Fillies Derby Ball this year, attendees will see which one of the Princesses will be crowned as the Derby Queen of the Festival. Since 1957, one of the five Derby Princesses has been chosen by a spin of the wheel during the Fillies Derby Ball, this year held on April 9. BY KATHIE STAMPS • COURTESY PHOTO
Almost 80 college students applied for the program last fall. Candidates must maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher. The finalists are chosen by a panel of three out-of-state judges based on their knowledge of the Kentucky Derby Festival and other criteria, including poise and communications, plus campus and community involvement. The five 2022 Derby Princesses will receive $2,000 in scholarships: $1,000 each from The Fillies and from the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation. The first Derby Festival Royal Court was announced in 1957. Former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins was crowned Derby Queen in 1959. Over six decades later, this is the first year that the daughter of a previous Derby Princess is also a Derby Princess. Tabitha Rhodes, Sarah Rhodes’s mother, was a member of the Royal Court as a senior in college in 1990. “We cannot find, in the history of the Fillies, another mother and daughter princess duo, so this is a first,” Tabitha said. She is a member of the Fillies, the volunteer organization that helps the Kentucky Derby Festival with many events, including coordination of the Derby Princess Program. To learn more about the Kentucky Derby Festival and the Derby Princess Program, visit kdf.org and t e llie or
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Mayor Fischer’s
Give A Day Celebration April 2022 marks Mayor Greg Fischer s final ive Day elebration in office he ann al city i e vol nteeris initiative has evolve over his ten re fro one ay of service to a ee to a onth long event BY DAWN ANDERSON COURTESY PHOTOS
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reg Fischer was elected Louisville’s 50th mayor in 2010. When he took office in 2011, Mayor Fischer set three values for Louisville Metro - lifelong learning, health, and compassion - making an example for the rest of the world as a caring, compassionate city. He developed Mayor’s Give A Day (MGAD) Celebration of Service, a partnership with Metro United Way, with that goal in mind. Mayor Fischer’s now 88-year-old mother was his inspiration. “Mothers are our first teachers of kindness, compassion, and love.” Mary Lee Fischer often told her son, “If you can help somebody, just do it.” He recalls tagging along for Meals on Wheels deliveries. “Mom made those deliveries two times a week, all while raising five kids. They gave
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TOP: Mayor Greg Fischer delivering Meals on Wheels with his mother, Mary Lee Fischer, in 2012 BOTTOM: Build A Bed project with Mayor Fischer and volunteers her and those she helped opportunities for social connection.” Every April, neighbors across the Metro clean up streets and parks, assemble and distribute care packages, repair homes and landscaping, read to students, mentor, stock food pantries, and more. Some of Mayor Fischer’s fondest MGAD memories involve Build-A-Bed projects with JCPS students building beds for children in need to get a better night’s sleep and come to school prepared for learning. “We’ve built thousands of beds, and delivering a bed to a home is a very moving experience.” The Mayor is proud of the sheer scale of volunteerism MGAD has galvanized, with 1.3 million acts of compassion recorded since 2011. His aim is for residents to incorporate
service into every day and all aspects of life. “I am grateful to the protests of 2020 for holding the city accountable. The journey is never over. Our partnership with JCPS has 50 programs benchmarked for service learning.” Mayor Fischer hopes his successor and MGAD sponsors will continue his legacy as he did Mayor Jerry Abramson’s Operation Brightside. “The legwork is in place, and MGAD gets bigger and bigger every year. At our core, we are born compassionate human beings. With grace and empathy, we can do great things. It’s a timeless message.” Find more information and register your service at mygiveaday.com. Follow @GiveADayLouisville on Facebook and use #MGAD2022 to share projects and pics on social media.
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Ted and Elizabeth Mitzlaff with Karina and Gustavo Reyes and Sophia at the Gustavo’s Hurstbourne Grand Opening.
Ginnie Keeling, Laura Greenwell, and Kimberly Greenwell at the My Southern Home 10th Season Bash held at the home of David and Angela Weis.
Dr Carl and Terri Paige, Founders of the Medical Transformation Center, at the Medical Transformation Center Ribbon Cutting.
Jim Porter at the Rodes Spring and Derby Trunk Show.
David Weis and Ben Tyler at the My Southern Home 10th Season Bash held at the home of David and Angela Weis.
The Medical Transformation Center Ribbon Cutting.
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Thrilling Experiences •
April 1 – 22: Behind-the-scenes tours of Churchill Downs, daily
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Hermitage Farm \ Derby Museum Tour, Tuesdays through Saturdays (except Derby Week)
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April 23 – May 4: Derby Season Tours of Churchill Downs, daily Black Heritage in Racing Tour, Saturdays (except Derby Day and other race days)
Bourbon & Bridles Experience, Tuesdays and Fridays (except Derby Week) April 24: New Exhibit “This Is The Kentucky Derby!” opens to the public
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May 8: Kentucky Derby Museum Store “Day After Derby Sale!” in-store
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April 16: Mint Julep University (Limited Number of Tickets!), 4:00 pm
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April 29: Kentucky Derby Museum 35th Annual Gala, 6:00 pm May 5: Thurby Brunch & Racing, 10:00 am
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Get the Look Ladies and gents, find your Derby hat at our Big Brims Derby Hat Sale on April 14, or shop in the Derby Museum Store anytime to find the perfect hat! Fun and unique teeshirts, socks, bow-ties and belts.
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Entertain Thrill your out-of-town guests at the Kentucky Derby Museum’s 35th Annual Gala that includes cocktails in the Mansion at Churchill Downs. Brunch and Racing events Derby Week.
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boutique spotlight: BonhomÍa
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Kentucky Opera
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Kentucky Derby Museum: This Is The Kentucky Derby!
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fashion: Let’s Do Derby
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Ha s Off To Derby
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Royal Jewelers
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Boutique Spotlight:
Bonhomía (bō-nō-mía)
“Ethically produced leather goods and artisanal textiles handcrafted with care using traditional techniques in Guatemala.” BY DAWN ANDERSON PHOTOS BY ANDREW KUNG PHOTOGRAPHY
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onhomía Founder Catherine Jones grew up on a Kentucky farm and always appreciated visual, textile, and woven arts. She channeled those interests into a successful career as a commercial fashion stylist and lifestyle blogger. As fast fashion became ubiquitous throughout the wholesale and retail markets, Catherine struggled with the environmental impact and ethical implications. “I knew there was a better and more conscious way to do things - a transparent and ethical way.” With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, Catherine finally had time to
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Visit bonhomiadesigns.com and follow @Bonhomia.us on Instagram and Facebook. reflect and reassess her creative impulses and career goals. Her experiences traveling to Guatemala inspired Catherine to launch the Bonhomía artisan leather goods brand. “I was able to touch the incredible embroidered works of art that I had admired for so long. I met their makers and learned more about the struggles the artists and craftspeople directly face in daily life and culturally. It was time to join forces to build something beautiful together.” In October 2020, Catherine reconnected with a friend in Guatemala, and they began scouting for independent artisans, leatherworkers, and weavers whose craftsmanship is the hallmark of Bonhomía. “Each panel of Mayan textile is one-of-a-kind and has a soul. Whoever chooses each piece will only add to its rich story. We believe that the piece chooses the person, more often than not.” The joyful Mayan colors, patterns, and textiles are recycled from or inspired by Mayan huipiles - traditional garments worn by indigenous
women in Mexico and Central America. “The creation of new textile is imperative to the continuation – and therefore preservation – of Mayan culture and art.” On social media, Catherine documents her adventures as a Kentuckian adjusting to parttime life in Guatemala, including the occasional earthquake or volcanic eruption from the stratovolcano Volcán de Fuego. In turn, Bonhomía is making a direct and lasting impact on Guatemalan families and communities. “I never imagined that this would be my life. I am constantly and respectfully in awe.” Keeping the company at a manageable size ensures continued sustainability. Working in small batches allows artists to work from home with fair wages to care for their families. “We are thoughtfully building Bonhomía one step at a time, learning with every turn. We want to grow mindfully. Every time someone adds one of our pieces to their daily life, it means so much and has a ripple effect.”
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Kentucky pera BY DAWN ANDERSON COURTESY PHOTOS
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entucky Opera continues its triumphant return to the Brown Theatre, closing out their abbreviated 2021/22 Brown-Forman Season with An American Dream. Kentucky Opera is one of the oldest continuously-operating opera companies in the US, with a long history of featuring new American operas with relevant themes. “Kentucky Opera has always focused on who we are as a community and ways to connect through the art form,” says Kentucky Opera General Director/CEO Barbara Lynne Jamison. Getting live performances back up and running was no easy feat, but Jamison, her team, and community partners enthusiastically accepted the challenge. “There is nothing like bringing people together in a shared space. We laugh, gasp, and even cry differently when we are together with other people experiencing the live theatre of opera.” Jamison says performing live again has been very moving for the artists as well. “We didn’t
want to make people wait, but we also needed to keep our artists safe.” The current season opened with a Holiday Celebration this past December, featuring the local Kentucky Opera Chorus, followed by mainstage opera production Orfeo in February. Orfeo was a locally built production, performed with Louisville Ballet and period-instrument ensemble Bourbon Baroque. “Orfeo opened to a full house, which was thrilling,” says Jamison. “In this artistically rich community, we feel fortunate to explore new and different collaborations.” On April 8 & 10, Kentucky Opera will present two performances only of An American Dream, with music by Jack Perla and libretto by Jessica Murphy Moo. This American opera is set in World War II and explores the lives and intersection of two families: a Japanese-American family and an American veteran and his German Jewish bride, who has escaped Nazi Germany. The story takes place just after Executive Order 9066, issued by President Roosevelt on February 19, 1942,
For tickets and other opportunities to support Kentucky Opera, visit kyopera.org. Follow @kyopera on Instagram and @KentuckyOpera on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
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Kentucky Opera General Director/CEO Barbara Lynne Jamison. authorizing military commanders to incarcerate civilians in strategic areas, which led to Japanese Americans being forcibly removed from their homes. Kentucky Opera’s 70th anniversary season will open in September 2022 with Puccini’s La bohème, a production previously canceled due to the pandemic. Jamison describes the beloved story of close friends struggling to survive in Paris as another timely example of community in action. “Friends are the family we choose. La bohème is a moving demonstration of the sacrifices we all would make for those we love.” COVID protocols for cast, crew, and audiences of Kentucky Opera mainstage performances continue to follow those set forth by the Brown Theatre.
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The Twin Spires®. The Garland of Roses. The Mint Julep. The fashion, and of course, the horses. Many know and love the Kentucky Derby, but how did it become the iconic, beloved, world-renowned race that it is today? At the end of April, the Kentucky Derby Museum will answer that question while debuting its newest permanent exhibit, This is the Kentucky Derby!
! y b r e D y k c u t n e This is the K BY DAWN ANDERSON • COURTESY PHOTOS & RENDERINGS
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early a quarter of a million guests from the U.S. and around the globe visit the Kentucky Derby Museum each year, and many of those guests want to know what makes the Kentucky Derby so special, and why. Kentucky Derby Museum’s Director of Curatorial & Education Affairs, Chris Goodlett says the new exhibit’s purpose is to convey the massive appeal of the Kentucky Derby. “Guests know Churchill Downs and the Museum are major tourist attractions. They are usually somewhat familiar with the Derby, having watched it on TV. Based on research from visitors, the exhibit is designed to explain in a succinct way why the Kentucky Derby is so important and to help you get oriented quickly for the total Museum experience.”
This significant 500 square foot first-floor renovation is designed to answer visitor questions through the exhibit’s five main sections: History, Culture, Spectacle, Economic Impact, and Tradition. Upon entering the Museum, guests will walk through a set of starting gates into This is the Kentucky Derby! The first section of the exhibit explores the History of the Derby through the story of Meriwether Lewis Clark, founder of the Louisville Jockey Club and builder of Churchill Downs. Guests will meet another important figure in the “Culture” section: former Churchill Downs President Colonel Martin J. “Matt” Winn. His portrait, personal suitcase, and poker set help connect visitors with the man behind the culture of the Kentucky Derby. Winn’s marketing ingenuity and influence helped make the Derby the Spectacle it is today. Goodlett says suspended television monitors set among graphics give this space a period feel and help tell the story of Winn’s courting of national media and Derby coverage over the years.
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Bugle and jacket used by current Churchill Downs bugler Steve Buttleman
Continuing through, the exhibit will open visitors’ eyes to just how many millions of dollars flow through the city and state from the Economic Impact of the Kentucky Derby. The Traditions display at the exhibit's center will feature a mint julep glass, gold cup, rose garland, and Churchill Downs official bugle player Steve Buttleman’s red bugler’s jacket. Perhaps most visually interesting, exhibit designer Monty Fields created his dazzling display of suspended Twin Spires and “deconstructed rose garland” to be a “feast for the eyes” and a “living infograph” of the Kentucky Derby. According to the Museum’s Director of Communications Rachel Collier, Fields “wanted to take these icons of the Derby and turn them on their head - to give guests a different way to see them.”
Sculpture of 1933 Kentucky Derby winner Brokers Tip by artist Kathleen Wheeler. At one time, these sculptures could be found in the office of Matt Winn.
The hanging Twin Spires are based on original blueprints and will incorporate working lights to change color for events and tributes, just as the historic Twin Spires® do. The full garland swoops through the exhibit and “explodes” into individual roses that lead guests into the five different sections. Born and raised in Louisville, Rachel Collier says, “Even Louisville natives like me will learn something new about the Kentucky Derby through this exciting, beautiful new exhibit!” After exploring This is the Kentucky Derby!, guests will flow right into the permanent Black Heritage in Racing exhibit, followed by a chance at Place Your Bets, a walk through Triple Crown winners, and the fun and competitive Riders Up! race simulator, before snagging a spot inside the Great Hall for the Museum’s epic 360° movie, “The Greatest Race.” And that’s just the first floor!
A poker set and suitcase that belonged to long-time Churchill Downs Executive Matt Winn.
Museum guests will find the experience, which includes a guided tour of Churchill Downs, well worth the price of the Museum’s $17 general admission ticket. Permanent exhibits include The Winner’s Circle, D. Wayne Lukas: The Modern Trainer, Bill Shoemaker: Larger than Life, American Pharoah, Secretariat, Warner L. Jones, Jr. Time Machine, International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame, Jockey Stories, Test Your Derby IQ, and Birth, First Year, Bloodlines. The Kentucky Derby Museum, a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization, hosts over 300 events a year, from corporate outings to rehearsal dinners and weddings. The Kentucky Derby Museum Store offers apparel, collectibles, and everything to get you ready for Derby 148. Shop in-store at the Museum or online at derbymuseumstore.com. The Derby Cafe & Bourbon Bar inside the Museum is the perfect place to eat lunch. The menu includes Mint Juleps, Oaks Lilies, from-scratch burgers with house-made buns, a Hot Brown panini, plus kid-friendly options. 30 TOPS LOUISVILLE | April 2022
Painting of the 12th Earl of Derby, Edward Smith Stanley, founder of England’s Epsom Derby. Meriwether Lewis Clark, Jr modeled the Kentucky Derby after this race. The official 1949 Kentucky Derby glass which features a profile of Matt Winn.
The Kentucky Derby Museum is the official tour provider for Churchill Downs Racetrack. A $17 General Admission ticket includes full Museum access to two floors of exhibits, a viewing of the epic 18-minute 360° film “The Greatest Race,” and the 30-minute Historic Walking Tour visiting the Paddock, Grandstand, and famous racetrack. The Kentucky Derby Museum offers additional Specialty Tours for horse lovers, bourbon enthusiasts, and more! Whether you have a small window of time to spare or want to make a full day of it, these tours have something for everyone. B A RN A N D B A C K SI D E T O U R
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AVAILABLE DAILY THROUGH 11/30 1 HOUR UP TO 8 GUESTS PER PASSENGER VAN $45-50/PERSON A guided van tour takes you among the greenroofed stables of the Backside - the “incredible community” of dedicated horsemen and horsewomen “always up early caring for these horses that are star athletes.” See sweeping views of the racetrack, Grandstand, and historic Twin Spires®. Keep an eye out and your camera ready for legendary Derby trainers and Triple Crown hopefuls!
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AVAILABLE TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS 2:00 PM, 90 MINUTES UP TO 10 ADULTS 21+ ONLY $100/PERSON Bourbon aficionados will appreciate this tour of historic Churchill Downs, primarily geared to the pairing of horse racing and Bourbon. Hear stories of distillery-owning Derby winners and Derby during Prohibition. Kentucky Derby Museum’s Certified Bourbon Steward will stamp your Urban Bourbon Trail® Passport as you enjoy a Bourbon tasting and sample Louisville’s Modjeska candy. Wrap up with a hands-on lesson in making a signature Mint Julep and receive a take-home gift bag.
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» AVAILABLE WEDNESDAY–SATURDAY ON SELECT RACING DAYS » 9:00 AM, 4-HOUR TOUR + 1:00 PM LUNCH & LIVE RACING » $150/PERSON (FINE DINING BUFFET LUNCH AND RACE TICKET INCLUDED) This one has it all, from the Backside and Thoroughbreds’ morning workouts to the thrill of live racing in the afternoon! Capture breathtaking views of the Grandstand and iconic Twin Spires® before heading back to the Paddock. Your guide will share stories and escort you into the Museum to view the 360° film “The Greatest Race.” The tour concludes in the Grandstand for a delicious Chef’s buffet enjoyed in Roses Lounge, Skye Terrace, or on Millionaire’s Row. Experience an afternoon of racing and exploring the Museum. HE RM I T AG E F ARM AND DE RBY M US E UM T O UR
» AVAILABLE THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS » 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM » $50-$125/PERSON (CHILDREN UNDER 5 FREE) This quintessential Kentucky experience begins with “The Greatest Race,” that soul-stirring 360° film on the magic of the Kentucky Derby. Take the Historic Walking Tour of Churchill Downs and prepare for your excursion to Hermitage Farm. The Garden and Sustainability Tour takes you through terraced gardens, an orchard, and the greenhouse providing organic produce for Barn8 Farm Restaurant. Enjoy a Farm Fresh Lunch and visit the Farm Store. Your afternoon will feature a Bourbon tasting and Thoroughbred Tour of the Sport Horse barn with the Hermitage Lipizzans. Return to the Museum and stop by the Gift Shop.
SUPERSTARS AND SPIRES
» AVAILABLE DAILY ON NON-RACING DAYS » TOUR TIMES VARY, 90 MINUTES » $40/PERSON (INCLUDES MUSEUM GENERAL ADMISSION AND “THE GREATEST RACE” FILM) Experience Churchill Downs like a celebrity on Derby Day! Get exclusive access to fine dining rooms, balconies, and other lavish spaces like Millionaire’s Row, the Stakes Room, and the Turf Club. This is your shot at once-in-a-lifetime photo ops of the Twin Spires®, track, Paddock, and Louisville skyline. UL T I M AT E CH URCH ILL DO WNS T OUR
» AVAILABLE MONDAY–SATURDAY DURING RACING AND TRAINING SEASON » 8:00 AM, 4 HOURS » $150/PERSON (INCLUDES LUNCH, MUSEUM GENERAL ADMISSION, AND “THE GREATEST RACE”) This comprehensive tour combines the best of the Backside and the luxury of Superstars and Spires. Visit the Paddock, glimpse the Grandstand’s most exclusive areas, and step out on the balconies for amazing views. A golf cart ride through the infield tunnels takes you to the Backside for a behind-the-scenes look at the work that goes into the Sport of Kings. Finish up with lunch and an afternoon at the Museum.
Visit derbymuseum.org/plan-avisit/tours for suggested itineraries and Derby Season (4/23 - 5/4) Tour information and pricing. Purchase tour tickets at derbymuseumstore.com.
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AKS SUIT: Daniel Cremieux SHIRT: Murano
TIE & POCKET SQUARE: Roundtree & Yorke
All available at Dillard’s St. Matthews
DRESS: Milly
EARRINGS: Francesca’s HAT: San Diego
All available at Sassy Fox
DRESS: de loreta
EARRINGS: Viola PURSE: Fadivo
HAT: The Hat Girls
All available at Glasscock Boutique
DRESS: French Connection BRACELETS: Resin EARRINGS: ZENZII PURSE: Mary Frances FASCINATOR: Mad Hatter 502
All available at Mamili
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DRESS: DVF
RING AND EARRINGS: Julie Vos
PURSE: Rodeo Drive Money Bag FASCINATOR: Attitudes by Angie
All available at Rodeo Drive
JEWELRY: French Kande layered necklaces PANT SUIT: Alice and Olivia HANDBAG: Rodeo Drive HAT: Attitudes by Angie
All Available at Rodeo Drive
SPORT COAT & PANTS: Murano SHIRT: Psycho Bunny TIE & POCKET SQUARE: Murano
All available at Dillard’s St. Matthews
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SPORT COAT & PANTS: Hart Schaffner Marx SHIRT: Hart Schaffner Marx TIE: JZ Richards
All available at Dillard’s St. Matthews
RBY DRESS: Alexis
CLUTCH: Sondra Roberts
HAT: Christine Moore Millinery EARRINGS: Lele Sadoughi
All available at Rodes For Him For Her
DRESS: Amanda Uprichard
HAT: The Hat Girls (available separately at The Hat Girls)
Clothing available at Merci Boutique
SPORT COAT: Psycho Bunny PANTS: Murano SHIRT: Stantt Custom Shirt TIE & POCKET SQUARE: Cremieux
SPORT COAT: Daniel Cremieux SHIRT: Ralph Lauren PANTS: Hart Schaffner Marx TIE & POCKET SQUARE: Cremieux
All available at Dillard’s St. Matthews
All available at Dillard’s St. Matthews
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DERBY LOOKS
DRESS: Badgley Mischka PURSE: Aria by Mary Frances HAT: The Hat Girls
All available at Glasscock Boutique
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JEWELRY: French Kande layered necklaces DRESS: DVF
DRESS: Alexis
RING AND EARRINGS: Julie Vos
CLUTCH: Sondra Roberts
PURSE: Rodeo Drive Money Bag
HAT: Christine Moore Millinery
FASCINATOR: Attitudes by Angie
All available at Rodeo Drive
EARRINGS: Lele Sadoughi
All available at Rodes For Him For Her
PANT SUIT: Alice and Olivia HANDBAG: Rodeo Drive HAT: Attitudes by Angie
All Available at Rodeo Drive
DRESS: Amanda Uprichard HAT: The Hat Girls (available separately at The Hat Girls)
Clothing available at Merci Boutique
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DERBY LOOKS DRESS: Amanda Uprichard HAT: The Hat Girls (available separately at The Hat Girls)
Clothing available at Merci Boutique
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DRESS: DVF RING AND EARRINGS: Julie Vos PURSE: Rodeo Drive Money Bag FASCINATOR: Attitudes by Angie
All available at Rodeo Drive
DRESS: Alexis CLUTCH: Sondra Roberts HAT: Christine Moore Millinery EARRINGS: Lele Sadoughi
All available at Rodes For Him For Her SUIT: Byron British Style JEWELRY: French Kande layered necklaces PANT SUIT: Alice and Olivia
TIE: Eton
All available at Rodes For Him For Her
HANDBAG: Rodeo Drive HAT: Attitudes by Angie
All Available at Rodeo Drive
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GOWN: Xscape
EARRINGS: Givenchy PURSE: Landry
All available at Dillard’s St. Matthews
GOWN: Terani Couture PURSE: Landry EARRINGS AND BRACELET: Givenchy
All available at Dillard’s St. Matthews
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GOWN: Betsy & Adam BRACELET: Cezanne PURSE: Landry
All available at Dillard’s St. Matthews
GOWN: Betsy & Adam EARRINGS: Borrowed and Blue PURSE: Landry
All available at Dillard’s St. Matthews
LAS SUIT: John Varvatos SHIRT: Psycho Bunny
TIE: Roundtree & Yorke SHOES: Magnanni
All available at Dillard’s St. Matthews
SUIT: Byron British Style TIE: Eton
All available at Rodes For Him For Her SPORT COAT & PANTS: Hart Schaffner Marx SHIRT: Ralph Lauren TIE: Roundtree & York
All available at Dillard’s St. Matthews SPORT COAT & PANTS: Hart Schaffner Marx SHIRT: Hart Schaffner Marx TIE: JZ Richards
All available at Dillard’s St. Matthews
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GALA LOOKS GOWN: Betsy & Adam BRACELET AND EARRINGS: Givenchy PURSE (ESCORT HOLDING): Landry
All available at Dillard’s St. Matthews
SUIT: John Varvatos SHIRT: Psycho Bunny TIE: Roundtree & Yorke SHOES: Magnanni
SUIT: Byron British Style TIE: Eton
All available at Rodes For Him For Her
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All available at Dillard’s St. Matthews
DRESS: Hale Bob BRACELET: Julie Vos Soho Link
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BANGLE BRACELET: Milano EARRRING: Simone CLUTCH: Fleur de Lis FASCINATOR: Mad Hatter 502
All available at Mamili
TOP AND SKIRT: Lush EARRINGS: Apricot Lane
DRESS: She & Sky
FASCINATOR: The Hat Girls
BRACELETS: Amanda; Peyton
All available at Apricot Lane Boutique
FASCINATOR: Big Day Hat Designs
All available at Magnolia & Fig
JACKET & SHORTS: Endless Rose FASCINATOR: Big Day Hat Designs EARRINGS: OPEN Earrings BRACELET: Amanda
All available at Magnolia & Fig
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THURBY LOOKS
DRESS: Hale Bob BRACELET: Julie Vos Soho Link BANGLE BRACELET: Milano EARRRING: Simone CLUTCH: Fleur de Lis FASCINATOR: Mad Hatter 502
All available at Mamili
DRESS: Hutch CLUTCH: Ole (Bling Bow) JEWELRY: Alyssa Bass HAT: Giovannio
All available at That Cute Little Shop
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JACKET & SHORTS: Endless Rose FASCINATOR: Big Day Hat Designs EARRINGS: OPEN Earrings
All available at Magnolia & Fig
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THURBY LOOKS
TOP AND SKIRT: Lush EARRINGS: Apricot Lane FASCINATOR: The Hat Girls
All available at Apricot Lane Boutique
JACKET & SHORTS: Endless Rose EARRINGS: OPEN Earrings BRACELET: Amanda
All available at Magnolia & Fig
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" M A K I N G H AT S A N D FAS C I N AT O R S I S V E RY T H E R A P E U T I C ," SAYS M E L I S SA H U F F. "I start with a design in mind, but it always evolves and takes on a life of its own. Seeing the final creation and then having it find a new home is tremendously gratifying." Melissa began her passion for making hats in 2017. In the years that followed, MADDIE SENNETT (LEFT), she previously made her creations R AC H E L P R I C E ( M I D D L E ) , available at her beloved pop-up M E L I S SA H U F F ( R I G H T ) shop, Mad Hatter 502. Today you might know her from Mamili, the fun and elegant boutique in Nulu that she owns and carefully curates, combining Southern Hospitality and stellar customer service. This Derby season, Mad Hatter 502 returns. Like a hidden gem, it will stand in the space just outside and behind Mamili, ready to provide you with the perfect crowning piece for your outfit. You can stop in and see what strikes your fancy or, if you order by the 30th of this month, get a custom headpiece. Mamili and Mad Hatter 502 are located at 826 East Main Street, suite 102. You can reach the shops at 502-384-4450, and you can check out and follow @Mamili and @ MadHatter502 on Facebook and Instagram. Noted author Peggy Noe Stevens, the first female Master Bourbon Taster, will be visiting on April 16th for a visit and book signing. Melissa’s awesome sales team includes Manager Rachel Price and Maddie Sennett, Assistant Manager.
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Self-care is doing what makes you happy and healthy. Anything to help our wellbeing and self-confidence is important, including daily grooming routines. Dealing with unwanted body hair affects our time and budget. Laser hair removal gives you more time and the confidence to face the world without worrying about stubble. We talked to Louisville’s laser hair removal experts at Milan Laser Hair Removal to learn why laser hair removal is the ultimate self-care treatment!
1. It saves you time. The average person spends about 39 hours a year shaving. And you have to make monthly salon waxing appointments for temporary results. With laser hair removal, you get permanent results when done properly. A laser pulse is delivered directly to the hair follicle, targeting the pigment in the hair. The heat from the laser destroys the follicle, and that hair can never grow again. The average Milan Laser client is 95%+ hair-free within seven to 10 treatments.
2. It saves you money. About $3,800 is spent over a lifetime on shaving essentials. For salon appointments, you spend $24,000 over a lifetime. Money spent on waxing and shaving costs more in the end. For the best value, try places that offer payment plans. For instance, Milan Laser offers payment plans that can be as low as $29 a month. And because new follicles can become active, and new hair can grow due to hormone changes, touch-up fees come in. To guarantee lifetime results,
some places offer unlimited packages, like Milan Laser, so you’ll never worry about touch-up fees.
3. It’s more comfortable than you think!
Many say laser hair removal feels like the sting of a rubber band snapping, but only for a millisecond—the time it takes to zap your hair. Many lasers, such as Milan’s Candela GentleMax Pro, have built-in comfort features. Some less sophisticated lasers use numbing creams, gels, or chilled air. The Candela uses a cooling cryogen mist released after each laser pulse to reduce any potential discomfort.
4. It’s for everyone! It’s not just for a certain age, gender, or skin tone! Laser hair removal works for all skin tones when performed correctly.
It’s important to find a provider with technologies to treat the entire skin tone spectrum. For instance, Milan Laser’s Candela GentleMax Pro includes two lasers— the Nd: YAG for darker skin and the Alexandrite for lighter skin tones. Because of this, places like Milan Laser can create a customized treatment plan for everyone.
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Shopping, dining, & more WITH OVER 90 BUSINESSES OF EVERY VARIETY, including award-winning restaurants & bars, retailers, and professional service providers, Norton Commons is a great place to get Derby ready. Convenient walkability, ample parking, and charming streetscapes are just a few of the reasons that we’re known as the area’s best local business hub as well as a great place to call home.
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ROYAL JEWELERS provides a great selection of fine quality jewelry at exceptional value to make you sparkle at any Derby event!
14k white gold Tahitian Pearl drop earrings
Tahitian pearl bracelet with a 14k white gold clasp
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14k white gold in and out diamond hoop earrings
14k white gold diamond and emerald rings
Sterling silver and 14k yellow gold Vahan bracelets
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(LEFT) 14k yellow gold diamond and ruby ring (RIGHT) 14k yellow gold triple diamond ring
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IMPORTANCE OF OF MUSCLE During a resistance training workout, it is important to strive for good form. Your muscle fibers e ert stress, ca sing micro tears, resulting in muscle growth. The damage done to your muscles while training is minimal and is necessary for muscles to grow. BY ALISON CARDOZA PHOTOS BY DICK ARNSPIGER
Alison Cardoza, B.S. Exercise Science and Sports Medicine. Minor in Health Promotions. ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and Fitour Group Exercise Instructor at Baptist East Milestone Wellness Center. Former University of Louisville Ladybird and NFL Indianapolis Colts Cheerleader.
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uring repetitions, muscles undergo eccentric and concentric contraction, shortening and lengthening under load. The burning sensation you feel while completing that last repetition is a result of metabolic stress (lactic acid) that builds up in the muscle tissue, causing hormone release that
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stimulates the growth process. Pushing through that discomfort will enable muscle growth. After a workout, your body repairs damaged muscle fibers through a cellular process. These fibers fuse together to form new protein strands (myofibrils), resulting in muscle thickening. Fueling your body with protein rich foods after a workout will help speed up the recovery and muscle growth process. Foods high in protein content are eggs, salmon, soybeans, pineapple (contains an enzyme that digests protein), greek yogurt, kidney beans, tuna, lean beef, olive oil (simulates protein production), cottage cheese, oysters, and quinoa.
EXERCISES THAT BUILD MUSCLE WITHOUT WEIGHTS Exercises such as pushups, squats, lunges, pull ups, planks, tricep dips, and abdominal crunches are just a few examples of exercises you can do without the use of dumbbells or weight
machines. Move through these exercises slowly; challenge your muscles with high reps, maintaining tension throughout the full range of motion to increase muscle growth.
EXERCISES THAT INVOLVE WEIGHTS Machines such as chest press, row, lat pulldown, leg extension, and leg curl are weight bearing exercise equipment that will stress your muscles with resistance resulting in growth and are found in gyms/health centers. Baptist Health Milestone offers a variety of weight machines to give you the best muscle building workout. Many purchase dumbbells or weighted medicine balls at an athletic store to keep in their workout area at home. Dumbbell bicep curls are an example of a free weight exercise. Medicine ball workouts also give you a great resistance training workout.
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How Bad Does a Knee Have to Be Before Considering Replacement? For the majority of patients with knee pain that interferes with their ability to go on walks and enjoy other recreational activities, most doctors will try more conservative treatments before recommending surgery.
» Your arthritis is interfering with your life. If simple, necessary activities such as walking, sleeping, and working are becoming difficult due to knee pain.
» You want lasting relief. The average knee replacement lasts for 20-25 years and a little less for those who are more physically active.
Benefits of Knee Replacement Surgery
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treat my patients like I would want to be treated and explain all the options to them,” said Thomas Schlierf, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon with Baptist Health Medical Group in Louisville and New Albany, Indiana. “We try conservative therapies first, but if those aren’t working then we talk about total joint replacement.”
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» Your long-lasting pain isn’t improving
» Your knee hurts when you’re at rest. You want to remain active.
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“Our goal is to get you back to your daily activities and doing the things you enjoy doing,” explains Dr. Schlierf.
When You Should Consider Knee Replacement
» Pain relief. Probably the biggest benefit you’ll notice after surgery is not experiencing pain during your daily activities and when you’re at rest.
Dr. Schlierf can be contacted at (502) 897-6579
» High success and satisfaction rates. More than 90% of those who undergo knee replacement surgery, most of whom have osteoarthritis, say that it improves their pain and that they’re satisfied with the results one year after the procedure.
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For this annual Derby issue, we set our gastronomic sights on that iconic Louisville dish - the Hot Brown. From its origin story to a new kid on the block and a few iterations between, the Hot Brown’s classic avor co bination remains true through the various interpretations by these outstanding dining options. BY DAWN ANDERSON PHOTOS BY DANNY ALEXANDER
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The Troll Pub Under the Bridge 150 W WASHINGTON ST LOUISVILLE, KY 40202 (502) 618-4829 TROLLPUB.COM
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he building that houses The Troll Pub Under the Bridge has a rich, storied history that begins in 1834 as the original Galt House hotel site. The hotel was destroyed by fire in 1865. Twelve years later, the Louisville and Nashville (commonly called L&N) Railroad built its headquarters on the site before moving to 10th & Broadway in 1907. Meanwhile, Kentucky bourbon distilleries were occupying other buildings on the block for head-
quarters, warehousing, and distribution. The block became known as Whiskey Row. The Ohio River flooded the underground space in 1937, and the building served as an artists’ colony in the 1970s. The 2011 renovation for The Troll Pub reclaimed some original building materials and added a concrete floor, hickory and myrtle bar, and hidden bookcase room. The 6000 square foot restaurant celebrated its 10th anniversary last October. General Manager Ben Barker says The Troll Pub’s Kentucky Hot Brown is faithful to The Brown Hotel’s original recipe because the first Troll Pub chef who developed the menu had some connection to the hotel. The Hot Brown Pizza puts the same hearty, classic ingredients of fresh turkey breast sliced in-house, creamy
Mornay sauce, applewood bacon, and tomato atop a wood-fired pizza crust. Beer drinkers will find Troll Brew, made exclusively for The Troll Pub By Falls City, to be an excellent Hot Brown pairing. Barker recommends Louisville’s drink, the Old Fashioned with Old Forester Signature 100 Proof, maple brown sugar syrup, and orange rind, for bourbon aficionados. The Troll Pub offers Daily Specials and the W.T.F.? Happy Hour from 4-7 pm on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, featuring half-price pints and appetizers and $4 Tito’s® Handmade Vodka drinks. Visit trollpub.com/louisville. Follow @ Trollpubunderthebridge on Facebook, @ trollpub_louie on Instagram, and @TheTrollPub on Twitter.
Derby Cafe
704 CENTRAL AVE LOUISVILLE, KY 40208 (502) 637-1111 EXT. 2244 DERBYMUSEUM.ORG
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osemary’s Catering opened Derby Cafe Express three years ago at the Kentucky Derby Museum. According to Le Cordon Bleu trained Executive Chef John Heidelmeier, the fast-casual restaurant concept was to provide a quick and convenient bite to eat for guests visiting the Museum along with those living and working in the area. Rosemary’s Catering is also the exclusive, in-house caterer for Kentucky Derby Museum events, including weddings, conventions, and corporate gatherings.
Experience the Hot Brown in grilled panini sandwich form with Boar’s Head roasted turkey and bacon, sun-dried tomato spread, and homemade Mornay sauce. Rosemary’s Catering and Derby Cafe General Manager, Amie Milby, suggests pairing your panini with Kentucky Burgoo. The signature stew is part of the Cafe’s wide variety of house-made soups, which rotate daily. Save room for the warm homemade Bourbon Bread Pudding made with butter croissants and French dark chocolate. For the full Kentucky flavor experience, order an Old Fashioned, Woodford Spire, Mint Julep, or Oaks Lily in a souvenir glass. The full bar boasts more than 100 Bourbons, a variety of bourbon flights, and is an official stop on the Urban Bourbon Trail®. “We’re gearing up for Derby,” says Milby. “As a tourist destination, we are working on logistics, and the buzz of Derby has us in prep mode. The city
of Louisville is preparing in a way that hasn’t happened in two years. We’re back to our normal context and have already seen the increase in tour groups and leisure travel.”
Visit rosemaryscatering.com and derbymuseum.org for more information. Follow the Derby Cafe on social media and @derbymuseum on Facebook.
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ighland Morning and Highland Morning St. Matthews are family-owned by Operating Partner Michael Coe, his father, and cousin. Coe was raised in St. Matthews and graduated from Trinity High School. “We see ourselves as part of the community, not just another breakfast place. You can taste the love.” They thoroughly researched and developed every element of their Biscuits N’ Gravy for authentic ingredients and preparation. Such care and attention to detail earned the recipe the people’s choice award in multiple Louisville Annual Gravy CookOffs. That gravy is also the hallmark of the Highland Not Brown.
The Highland Not Brown consists of sourdough toast with melted parmesan and cheddar jack, oven-roasted turkey, fresh sliced tomato, and applewood bacon. But Highland Morning substitutes their homestyle white gravy with black pepper, breakfast sausage, and heavy cream for the traditional Mornay sauce. Because the Highland Not Brown is so substantial, Coe recommends keeping it light to round out the rest of your meal. Try a seasonal Fruit Cup and the Good Mornin’ Mimosa with sparkling wine and fresh-squeezed orange juice.
Grits, among other Traditional Favorites and Egg Dishes. The specialty Pancakes, Waffles, and French Toast are guaranteed to satisfy the sweet tooth. For lunch, choose from Salads, Sandwiches & More.
Another best-selling dish for Highland Morning is the Baja Benedict with Southwestern and Spanish flavors. They also offer Classic Eggs Benedict, an Ultimate Crab Cake Benedict, a Monte Cristo, and Shrimp N
Highland Morning features a Happy Hour Special Monday through Friday for a fun, boozy brunch. Enjoy cocktails such as the Bloody Mary Done Right, The Proud Kentuckian, or the John Daly (Arnold Palmer add
Big Bad Breakfast 984 BARRET AVE LOUISVILLE, KY 40204 (502) 289-8227 BIGBADBREAKFAST.COM
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orn and raised in New Orleans, James Beard Award-winning Chef John Currence eventually settled in Oxford, Mississippi, where he opened City Grocery and the original Big Bad Breakfast. Since 2008, Big Bad Breakfast has grown to ten locations across the Southeast, with the newest right here in Louisville, occupying the former Lynn’s Paradise Café space. Endeavor Restaurant Group COO Edmond Heelan says the response has been overwhelming, “We feel blessed to have had a wait every day
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vodka!) and send a round of cheers to the hard-working kitchen staff! The owners are currently exploring outdoor dining options, potentially including a rooftop patio. Visit highlandmorning.org and follow @ HighlandMorning and @HghlandMorningStMatthews on Facebook for the latest specials and updates.
since we opened on February 8. We’re serving 800-900 people daily in an atmosphere with energy, texture, and visuals indoors and a large outdoor patio.” Chef Currence created the menu, including a pair of location-specific items: a bourbon-laced Kentucky Coffee cocktail and the Big Bad Hot Brown. Big Bad Breakfast’s version of the Louisville classic starts with crumbled black pepper/buttermilk biscuit and house-roasted turkey breast topped with Chef John’s signature roasted tomatoes, cheesy Dijon mornay, and parmesan baked to a bubbly golden brown. The dish
is finished with an egg cooked your way and Tabasco cured bacon. Heelan recommends a side of brûléed grapefruit and the Wakey Wakey Old Fashioned or Big Bad Bloody Mary to drink. Wake up with the Big Bad Cold Brew’s blend of New Orleans chicory coffee and BBB dark roast, or coffee drinks featuring Sunergos award-winning espresso. Enjoy a variety of cocktails and fresh-squeezed juices. Big Bad Specialties are rotated seasonally for exciting, ever-changing menu options. “We always pay attention to the feedback of our guests and are happy to consider their suggestions,” says
Heelan. All the usual breakfast and brunch suspects are there but given a “chef’s shot in the arm.” Choose from biscuit or egg dishes, omelets, skillets, lean plates, pancakes, and waffles. Salads, sandwiches, and wraps are also available for brunch or lunch. Use the Yelp Guest Manager app (formerly known as Yelp Waitlist) to check the wait and hop on Big Bad Breakfast’s waitlist. Visit bigbadbreakfast.com/locations/louisville and follow @bigbadbreakfast_louisville on Instagram and @bigbadbreakfastlouisville on Facebook.
The Brown Hotel 335 W BROADWAY LOUISVILLE, KY 40202 (888) 888-5252 BROWNHOTEL.COM
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o list of top Hot Browns in the city would be complete without the originator. The Brown Hotel opened in October 1923 and was swinging throughout the Roaring Twenties. Following nightly dinner dances that stretched into morning, guests wandered down to the hotel restaurant for early breakfasts and hangover cures. Chef Fred Schmidt whipped up The Hot Brown in 1926, and the rest is history.
The hotel serves the original Hot Brown in J. Graham’s Café and the Lobby Bar & Grill. Enjoy the ambiance, architecture, and live piano music seven nights a week. This spring, the English Grill is expected to reopen in all its former fine dining glory, with a special prix fixe menu planned for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of Derby Week. According to The Brown Hotel’s official historian, Operations & HR Director Marc Salmon, their original Hot Brown has been featured in numerous national publications, travel blogs, and Food Network programs. “The Brown Hotel is an institution for diners in Louisville and Kentucky. We call it Hot Brown tourism.” Executive Chef Dustin Willett agrees, “People drive for hours on end to experience the Hot Brown. It’s a bucket list dish.” Salmon believes the details of the original recipe set it apart, like hand-carved turkey and heavy cream in the Mornay instead of half-and-half. “The details and care of preparation make our Hot Brown a special experience.” It starts with trimmed Texas Toast topped with turkey roasted in-house. “The Mornay sauce is rich but delicate,” says Chef Willett. The individual cassolettes then
hit the broiler. Add paprika, fresh tomato wedges, bacon, and top with shredded Pecorino Romano and fresh parsley. Recommended cocktail pairings for the dish include a Mint Julep, Manhattan, or another Louisville original - the Old-Fashioned. Consider ordering the Petite Hot Brown to save room for Derby Pie! The Brown Hotel
offers room packages, complimentary valet parking, and excellent proximity to downtown distillery tours. “Experience the greatest Southern hospitality and Louisville’s true signature dish.” For more information, visit brownhotel. com and follow @brownhotel on Facebook.
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At LG&E, we’re empowering possibilities for everyone in the communities we serve by taking part in efforts to help bring lasting change with diversity, equity and inclusion across Kentucky. Our efforts include spending over $180 million with 148 diverse businesses last year, donating $100,000 to help lower the education gap among students of color, and co-chairing Mayor Fischer’s Equity in Contracting and Procurement Task Force. There’s still work to do, but we’re proud to continue fostering a better, more inclusive environment within our organization and our communities. Visit lge-ku.com/diversity to learn more.
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hen Thoroughbred horses are no longer able to compete at the racetrack and they don’t have a home, the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) steps in to help. Founded in 1983, this aftercare organization is nationally accredited and is the oldest Thoroughbred rescue in the country. TRF provides sanctuary to nearly 450 retired Thoroughbreds, saving them from possible neglect, abuse and slaughter. While TRF is headquartered in Saratoga Springs, New York, the organization has 17 facilities across the United States, including three in Kentucky. There’s the Second Chances Program at Blackburn Correctional Complex in Lexington and two farms outside Louisville in Prospect, Kentucky.
One year ago, Chestnut Hall in Prospect was established as a TRF sanctuary farm to serve as a forever home for up to 10 retired Thoroughbreds at any given time. Bill Carstanjen, CEO of Churchill Downs Incorporated, purchased Chestnut Hill in 2020 and gifted the historic 25-acre farm to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation to protect the historic farmhouse and pastureland from residential development. The property dates back to the 1870s and he personally has overseen the restoration to its former beauty as an active horse farm. “The TRF is very thankful for this opportunity and we are most grateful to Mr. Carstanjen for this extraordinary gift. The TRF horses have been warmly welcomed by all of our neighbors in the Hillcrest community, which adjoins the farm at Chestnut Hall,” said Pat Stickney, executive director of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. “Each of the 17 families who share a fence with the TRF farm have embraced our horses and joined us in caring for them and cherishing them. The TRF Sanctuary Farm at Chestnut Hall provides the
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TRF with this very special place to give our horses a safe and peaceful home while providing a unique forum for educating the public about Thoroughbred aftercare.” Louisvillians, Kentuckians and visitors from around the world can visit Chestnut Hall in person, thanks to the TRF’s partnership with Horse Country, a Kentucky-based nonprofit that facilitates and promotes visits to Kentucky horse farms and manages all visits for the TRF. Tours to Chestnut Hall can be booked through visithorsecountry.com. “Through the beauty of our horses simply being horses the farm provides our visitors an opportunity to learn about these magnificent animals and the contributions they make to all who care for them,” Pat said. “We look forward to a bright future sharing our horses with the community of Louisville, Kentucky, and beyond.” The horses now living at Chestnut Hall were selected because they are personable, have a gentle nature and enjoy human interaction. They were already pasture mates and part of the TRF herd when the Prospect farm opened in 2021.”The TRF makes every effort to keep pasture mates together,” Pat said. The retired Thoroughbreds at Chestnut S ONSOR D
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Hall are cared for by two TRF employees, one of whom is the organization’s national herd manager. “They are also loved and watched over by the neighbors that surround the farm as well as the many volunteers who have joined our dedicated group of volunteers to help at the farm.” There are 75 volunteers and counting at the Kentucky locations of the TRF, who are offering their time and effort with a variety of much-needed functions, including maintaining the property and gardens, discovering the history of the farm, spending time with the horses and caring for them, helping with operations, fundraising efforts, events and tours. “There is something for everyone that wants to be involved even if the individual has no equine background,” Pat said. “Volunteers are the heart of our organization.” As a nonprofit organization, the TRF is funded solely through private donations. Signing up for Amazon’s Smile program and selecting the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation means a percentage of your purchases will be donated to the TRF. You can also view the TRF’s wish list on Amazon to have a particular item or two shipped to a specific farm location. “In-kind donations of products and services are a great way to support the TRF if cash donations are not possible,” Pat said. “Every year we collect racing memorabilia for our online auction in December and we can always use horse care products at our farms. Finally, but of great importance, is spreading the word about the TRF and the mission of aftercare.” To thank those who care for these retired racehorses and to learn more about the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, visit tr or tr a t ar ar at e t t all or tr or vol teer
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he Kentucky Center for African American Heritage (KCAAH) is part historical museum and contemporary cultural center, part exhibition space and performance venue, and an all-encompassing and important institution in Louisville. Located at 18th Street and Muhammed Ali Boulevard, the 68,000-suqare-foot campus exists to raise public awareness about African Americans' history, heritage and cultural contributions in Kentucky and the African Diaspora.
“The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage is dedicated to the sole purpose of showcasing our community's triumphs,” said executive director Aukram Burton. “Here, African American history has the platform to share its monumental achievements with the community in which they took place.” Since 2011, the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage has been a member of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet. As a quasi-state agency, KCAAH has a statewide mission to promote and preserve Kentucky African American Heritage.
In addition to rotating exhibitions throughout the year, there are guest lectures, films, artistic displays, and educational programs for children and adults alike. Permanent exhibits in the Brown-Forman Great Hall and other galleries across the KHAAC campus include “A Salute To Muhammad Ali: A Life of Inspiration,” “Black Freedom Struggle in Kentucky,” “Colonel Charles Young: Soldier, Educator, Diplomat & Civil Rights Advocate,” “The Legends of Great African American Jockeys,” “Two Centuries of Black Louisville” and self-guided Civil Rights exhibits. The Heritage Center offers a variety of rental venues for weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, cocktail hours, parties, concerts and corporate events. “Our buildings have a rich history, and you can see it in the architecture and feel it in the air,” Aukram said. Two other nonprofit organizations make their home at KCAAH: the West Louisville Performing Arts Academy and the Justice League L.O.U. (Love, Outreach, Unity). Renovations were recently completed on the oral history and genealogy center in the upper level of the rotunda in the main building, and a new media and arts center is being built. Long-term plans for the center include recording studios “where community members can learn the craft of the music industry,” Aukram said, along with “trade workshops where they can learn carpentry and construction, and a black box theatre
where students and community members can learn how to act on stage and skills they can use to handle the backstage aspects of both live theatre and film.” To volunteer, donate, book an event or attend an exhibit, visit the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage at aa or S ONSOR D
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a sense of belonging within the organization or community.” Diversity honors differences. Equity gives opportunities. Inclusion means everyone is accepted and appreciated for their differences. While the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion department itself is relatively new at GLI, the organization has been working on these topics for many years. “The creation of a department has allowed us to launch formal initiatives and have dedicated staff that is working on pursuing equity within the entire business community,” Dana said. The DE&I department was created as part of the inclusion pillar of GLI’s “Now Louisville” five-year strategic plan. Diversity, equity and inclusion is a core part of GLI’s work. “While we have a dedicated DE&I department, we also recognize DE&I must be intertwined with everything we do at GLI,” Dana said. “Whether it be policies, economic development or talent, we have to make sure all of our positions and initiatives help advance equity and grow a more inclusive community.”
What do you think of when you hear the words diversity, equity and inclusion? Do they mean the same thing in your mind or are there distinct differences? In practice, diversity, equity and inclusion are more than words or concepts, and they are so important for the co nity that reater o isville nc for e an official D department in January 2021, hiring Dana Johnson as senior director of diversity, equity and inclusion. BY KATHIE STAMPS • COURTESY PHOTOS
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iversity means having representation of people of different races, religions and backgrounds at the table,” Dana said. “Whereas equity means all of those people have the same opportunities.” She explains that an example of diversity in a business setting is when a company makes intentional efforts to hire more women, Black individuals and/or other underrepresented populations. A diverse group of leaders and
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directors will bring a depth and richness to organizations and projects because of the variety and the differences of their backgrounds, experiences and worldviews. “A company involved in advancing equity realizes that each of these groups experience different barriers to reach the same end goal and is committed to eradicating those barriers,” Dana said. “A company practicing inclusion ensures all those individuals also feel
Internally, GLI holds regular staff trainings on inclusion—what it means and how to do it—and they have a dedicated DE&I committee that identifies areas of growth within the organization. Externally, GLI recognizes that its role in the community as the chamber of commerce means they have a responsibility to advance economic inclusion in the business community. “We continuously engage with our members to assist them on their DE&I journeys,” Dana said, “and offer supportive resources like our Racial Equity Pledge and Toolkit, and connect them with minority-owned businesses for increasing their diverse vendor spend.” A strong economy is an inclusive economy, Dana said. “We are fortunate to have a community made up of unique and diverse individuals. When we give everyone the same opportunities to reach their full potential, our whole community benefits. It is also important to have representation from a variety of backgrounds in leadership positions. It shows the next generation that race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or background should not be determining factors for a person’s success.”
When we give everyone the same opportunities to reach their full potential, our whole community bene ts It is also i ortant to have representation from a variety of backgrounds in leadership positions. It shows the next generation that race, gender, sexual orientation, religion or background should not be determining factors for a person’s success. – D A NA J OHNSON
In 2022, GLI is continuing its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion speaker series sponsored by Papa John’s. The speaker series was created in 2019 because GLI knew then and knows now that prioritizing diversity, equity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do, it’s also good for business. In April, GLI kicks off its second cohort for the Power to Prosper Minority Business Accelerator. “Our first cohort had great success
and many of our graduates have already seen tremendous results in their businesses,” Dana said. Early this summer, GLI will be offering DE&I training as a service for its members. “I will be meeting businesses where they are in their DE&I journey and helping their leadership and staff understand how they can amplify their efforts,” Dana said.
In the meantime, GLI’s website has a wealth of information on diversity, equity and inclusion. GLI’s Racial Equity Pledge Toolkit has suggestions to help business and organizations design formal policies about diversity, equity and inclusion, as well as resources for unconscious bias training. Visit greaterlouisville.com/equitytoolkit.
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Horse Sensing: Equine Therapy for Veterans Horse Sensing, a new equine therapy program, is making strides for veterans and their families here in Kentucky. BY HEATHER FRENCH HENRY COURTESY PHOTOS
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he program originally started in California in 2009 but it’s founders, Dr. Sally Broder and her husband David, had been coming to Kentucky for years out of their love for the saddlebred industry. “We had been coming to Kentucky back and forth, and we purchased our property in 2014. So we were able to build a dedicated facility here. And we started doing programs here for veterans in 2020.”
Sally and David’s love for the military is steeped in family tradition. “My great grandfather was the presiding general at the Presidio in California before he become the Dean of the Citadel,” Sally states. “My stepfather was in WWII. My father-in-law was in both WWII and Vietnam. But the one who really did it for David and I both wanting to be involved was our nephew. He was in the very first group that landed in Iraq after 9/11 and he was in a convoy that was blown up by an IED and was the only survivor. By 2006, I wanted to do something be involved with the war effort. I was a psychologist by then, and there was a group in California called the Coming Home Project. It was started by a psychologist who was also a veteran. I became the pro bono cohort therapist and in exchange, I got cutting edge training on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD or PTS).” Bringing their clinical training and skills, combined with their love for horses and the military, Sally and David have grown the Horse Sensing program to become one the United States Equestrian Federation’s top 17 community outreach organizations across the country. They offer a comprehensive approach to therapy for veterans. They also offer many one day programs targeting specific groups such as Women Veterans and Gold Star Families. “Each one of those one day
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to the barn and I said, ‘How are you doing?’ And he said, ‘Well, I'm not suicidal anymore.’ programs are aimed at facilitating their work with horses, but also facilitating conversations with each other and allowing them to be able to use the horse as a teacher and partner.” Many veterans begin making connections with the horses through the one day sessions and request to come again. For some veterans, it’s been a life altering experience. “There's a veterans who served in Afghanistan and had a very visible the kind of PTSD or PTS. From the first time that he came out, he was just with this one horse. And so I open the door for this horse and he spent the whole day just stroking this one horse named Warrior. He then started coming when nobody was here and we put him with that horse again. One day I came down
Horse Sensing has also added a new residential program to train veterans to work in the horse industry, the H.S. Grooming Education Certification and Job Placement Program. The program comes complete with certification and also provides housing for veterans. The veterans live here and are instructed each day by Phillip Crittendon, our education director, and are then placed in the horse industry for a lifetime career,” Sally states. “That’s the dream that I had. And now, it's coming true.”
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