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What To Do This Weekend

[et_pb_section admin_label="section"] [et_pb_row admin_label="row"] [et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text admin_label="Text"] This weekend, head down to the river to catch Thunder Over Louisville, one of the nation’s top air shows and one of the largest annual fireworks shows in the country. Also, from the Thunder FoodFest to the interactive display area to the kid’s play areas on the Great Lawn, there’s refreshments and entertainment for everyone. As always, Thunder kicks-off the two-week Kentucky Derby Festival. Also, Earth Day falls on Sunday, so look below for more ideas for fun, entertainment, and education this weekend: Attend the official corporate kick-off of the [...]

By |2019-07-11T11:00:39-04:00April 19, 2018|Old Weekend Posts|

Win on Wednesday with Today’s Woman

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By |2018-06-21T15:20:09-04:00April 18, 2018|Past Giveaways|

Creative Family

[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 Marie Bradby April and Josh Zik, Zoey, (7), and Charlotte (2). April is the director of sponsorship sales, Kentucky Derby Festival Photo by Melissa Donald   As director of sponsorship sales for the Kentucky Derby Festival, April Zik has the formidable task of finding sponsor dollars every year to put on the 70 events that locals and visitors have come to love and expect during the two weeks leading up to the most celebrated horse race in the world. “I have a team with three other women who are [...]

By |2019-07-11T11:00:41-04:00April 17, 2018|Derby, Today's Family Now|

Works of Art for Your Head

Hats by Rebecca, $125. Photos by Melissa Donald   Pick one of these masterpieces to accent your Derby outfit. Haven's Millinery, $360 KY Derby Hats, $120, 415.748.9773 Kenzie Kapp Custom Hats, $450 The Willow Tree, $279

By |2018-06-21T15:12:50-04:00April 16, 2018|Derby|

Are You in a Vintage Mood?

 Add a bit of nostalgia to your Derby outfit using one of these fun items we found around town. Rose embroidered handkerchief, $6, available at Acorn Apparel 502.384.5114. Dried Lavender, $1.65; pin cushion, $15; floral yellow handkerchief, $3; teacup and saucer, $6; mirrored ornate tray, $12; silver dresser set, $55; gloves, $8. All available at Sugar Maples, 812.285.1616. Beaded purse, $65; earrings, $12; Kramer set, $50; shoes, $20. All available at Nitty Gritty, 502. 583.3377. Derby hat, $120, available at Look at that Hat; Macarons, $2.25 (per cookie), available at Macaron Bar, 502.513.4303.Bourbon buttercreams, $1.42 (per buttercream); Barnhart chocolate bar, $9 [...]

By |2018-06-21T15:12:50-04:00April 16, 2018|Derby|

Top it Off

Katherine Mitchell is wearing: Hat by TaDah! Shades and Strokes, $180. Photos by Melissa Donald  Let your Derby hat become your crowning glory. Hat by Maureen's Creation, $329. Hat by Simply Laura, $425. Hat by Look at That Hat, $135, 502.724.6294.

By |2018-06-21T15:12:50-04:00April 15, 2018|Derby|
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