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What To Do This Weekend

This weekend, there are lots of fun activities to do with the little ones in your life, or you can enjoy some laughs at a comedy show, tempt your tastebuds at a local festival or fundraising chef's dinner, or enjoy some live music. See below for some enticing ways to fill your weekend: Actor, writer, producer, Grammy-nominated comedian, New York Times best-selling author, and multi-platinum selling father of five Jim Gaffigan brings his humor to two shows at the Louisville Palace as part of his The Fixer Upper tour. Stop by the Louisville Kids Fair [...]

By April Allman|2018-07-02T15:29:45-04:00February 22, 2018|Old Weekend Posts|

Serving with a Compassionate Heart

By Carrie Vittitoe Brenda Frank, special assistant to Mayor Greg Fischer, has seen Louisvillians give their hearts in service since 2011 when the mayor adopted the goal to make the city more compassionate. At first, people were confused by the concept of a compassionate city. “People shook their heads and said, ‘What do you mean?’” Brenda says. One of the primary ideas in making Louisville more compassionate was to ask residents to engage in acts of service. When the city promoted its first Day of Service, its goal was for people to engage in 55,000 [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:23:25-04:00February 21, 2018|Heart Health|

Win on Wednesday with Today’s Woman

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By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:20:10-04:00February 21, 2018|Past Giveaways|

The One Clothing Staple We All Need — And Why it is the Year of the Woman at The Speed

By Marie Bradby Even before the Speed Museum opened its modern $60 million renovation and addition in 2016, Laura Ross and the marketing team at this venerable Louisville institution were hopping, helping to plan new exhibits and programs, and tying events and activities to them. “We’re quite the hub of creativity and beyond now,” says Laura, 49, the Speed’s Public Relations Manager. “We’re not just an art museum with 6,000 years of creativity from ancient to modern and contemporary art. We have the Speed cinema, major exhibitions and events year round, children’s programming, music, and [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:22:46-04:00February 20, 2018|Work Wardrobe|

Three Products This Stylist Swears By

By Lucy M. Pritchett It takes more than scissors and a shampoo cape to make a hairstylist. Kim Scannapieco, part owner of LeBliss Salon & Spa in St. Matthews, has been in the salon industry for 34 years. She originally worked in managerial and HR positions but 17 years ago decided to go to hair school and earn her place standing behind the salon chair. In addition to tending to her own clients, she also serves as trainer for apprentices and new employees. “I provide on-the-job training for the new person, who stands by me [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:18:48-04:00February 19, 2018|What Works|

A Bride With a Handy Husband

Haley White and James Matheny married in an outdoor fall ceremony at Woodhaven Country Club before 144 guests. The couple pulled together a combination of a few DIY decor items, including a birch arch and entrance doors for their wedding. Bride’s favorite memory: The brief time spent with my dad before he drove us in a covered golf cart to the outdoor ceremony location. Photos by Shawna Cherrie Advice to others: Before you and your husband are announced husband and wife, take a moment to look at all your family and friends gathered to celebrate [...]

By April Allman|2018-06-21T15:38:52-04:00February 18, 2018|Wedding Celebrations|

About April Allman

What To Do This Weekend

Serving with a Compassionate Heart

Win on Wednesday with Today’s Woman

The One Clothing Staple We All Need — And Why it is the Year of the Woman at The Speed

Three Products This Stylist Swears By

A Bride With a Handy Husband

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