What To Do This Weekend — Derby Edition

And they're off!This weekend the spotlight shines on Louisville! Spend your Saturday under the Twin Spires of Churchill Downs, sipping mint juleps, selecting your horses, dressing to the nines, and showing off a beautiful hat while you take in the Kentucky Derby, the "Greatest Two Minutes in Sports." Leading up to Saturday are great activities that you won't want to miss, and below are also some Sunday events that will be ready to help you keep the fun going.Check out all of our weekend picks below:The 2017 Pegasus Parade will march down Broadway this evening [...]

By |2018-07-02T15:29:52-04:00May 4, 2017|Old Weekend Posts|

Last Minute Inspiration for the Track

Brook Vernon, Jamie Pylon, Jenny Kline and Tracy Geller. Need to see what people actually wear to the track?Here are some pictures from last year:Tony and Joanna Easley Photos by Melissa Donald Jessica Stavros Tara Fortner (l-r) Wendy Schiffano, Maggie Scales, and Cheryl Case ScalesBryn Turner (l-r) Tyler Stewart, Nathan Shanks, and Greg Mayes Tricia Ruckman Amy Faust Katherine MitchellBrandi Lee and Ginger Waldron Sarah Wright Sarah Hulti and Christie Kreimborg Kassey Leitterman, Holly Dillon, Kate Montiero (l-r) Kimberly Adams, Ashley Greene, Allyson Moore, and Abby Johnson. 

By |2017-05-04T08:30:00-04:00May 4, 2017|Derby|

Who Will Win the Boat Race?

It is tonight at the river — so head down to cheer on the Belle of Louisville. All these Kentucky Derby Festival events are so much fun — check here for more that is happening this week. Many of these events happen because people like Donna Salas have volunteered their time — and in her case also got her daughter involved.Lorri Roberts is wearing: Fascinator by Rebecca’s Hats, Veils, and Accessories, $175, 812.944.7047; dress $44 available at The Pink Lily Boutique; earrings, $30 available at Magnolia & Fig, 12621 Shelbyville Rd, 502.253.4567; bracelet, $35, and [...]

By |2017-05-03T16:00:00-04:00May 3, 2017|Derby|

Mint Julep Granita: A Twist on the Traditional

By Paige RhodesEveryone expects to see Mint Juleps on your Derby Day spread, but instead of doing the same thing as last year and the year before that, try this twist on the traditional cocktail. Instead of diluting your drink with unnecessary water from the crushed or shaved ice, substitute granita for even more flavor. In this Mint Julep version, you’ll infuse the granita — an Italian semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water, and various flavorings — with fresh mint and a splash of crème de menthe. Pour over your desired amount of bourbon to [...]

By |2017-05-02T08:30:00-04:00May 2, 2017|Food|

What to Wear to WineFest

Head to the Belvedere to join Today’s Woman in sampling Kentucky and Indiana wines today or tomorrow. Buy tickets here.We even have some ideas on what to wear:Dress available at Chartreuse Boutique, 1301 Herr Ln, Westport Village, 502.409.7082, $65; Handbag available at Chartreuse Boutique, $47; Necklace available at Apricot Lane Boutique, 1301 Herr Ln, Westport Village, 502.708.2822, $35; Shoes available at Apricot Lane, $105.Denim available at Chartreuse Boutique, $77; Blouse available at Chartreuse Boutique, $35; Shoes available at Apricot Lane Boutique,  $105; Necklace available at Chartreuse Boutique, $19.

By |2017-05-01T08:30:00-04:00May 1, 2017|Derby|

Seven Derby Things You Can Do If You Haven’t Made Any Plans Yet

Carrie Cooke Ketterman encourages us to go to Dawn at the Downs. May 1: Go to Fest-a-Ville for a Derby Burger for lunch.May 2-4: Hit the track in the morning at Dawn at the Downs.May 2-3: Attend WineFest — Today’s Woman will be there!May 3: Go watch the Great Steamboat Race at Water Tower Park.May 4: Thurby — Find the best deal for you.May 5: Head to the Oaks — buy tickets to the paddock or infield here.May 6: Make a drink on Derby to watch the race — make a mint julep with a twist.You [...]

By |2018-05-15T20:44:03-04:00April 30, 2017|Derby|
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