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By Keri Foy  Hey, ladies! Want to turn into a bourbon “badass” in time for the season of Mint Juleps? Find out what this “whiskey chick” does to stay in the mix of everything bourbon. Leading up to Derby, this business woman, entrepreneur, and bourbon lover is busy researching bourbon-focused cocktails and recipes. Linda Ruffenach is founder of Whisky Chicks, an organization that brings together people with a passion for whiskey and author of the new book, How to be a Bourbon Badass. Following? Linda follows several of bourbon-industry-related organizations and people including Mike Veach, [...]

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]By Brittani Dick The Lunch Plus Fun adventure is an easy outing to enjoy with a friend or visiting relative. This Lunch Plus Fun will add some excitement to your Derby season. The Lunch Wagner’s Pharmacy 3113 S 4th St Louisville, KY 8am-3pm daily Photos by Melissa Donald  Once the winter weather finally starts to dissipate, there is an obvious buzz around town — it’s Derby time. There are plenty of ways to ring in the much-anticipated Derby season, but none quite like a stop for a delicious meal [...]

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]Ellie Troutman has Derby planning down to a science, from attending the Barnstable Brown party to choosing the most appropriate footwear and fabulous accessories. Ellie has been around horses all of her life. She was a trainer for 33 years and still shows Arabian and Ranch horses. Today, she is the owner of Windy Meadows Equestrian Center, a horse farm where two movies starring Jon Voight, alongside Ellie’s horses, were filmed. For years, Ellie has shared her love of horses by offering programming for underprivileged children who want to [...]

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"]Add a touch of quirkiness to your Derby outfit for a winning look at the track. Equestrian pajama pants, $10, available at Anthropologie.com; horse salt and pepper shakers, $45, available at Scout, 502.584.8989;Jack Rudy cocktail mix (part of trio), $35, available at Scout; Rebel shoes, $58, available at Dot Fox, 502.452.9191; tapestry cuff, available at Dot Fox, $32; Nassau change purse, $12, available at Dot Fox; Pony purse, $32, available at Dot Fox; crochet brooch, $5, available at  Jaan Bee; Mia Fonulpt of Dandelion antler slice earrings, $38, available at  Jaan Bee; Bridget Case [...]