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By Megan SeckmanAh, Derby. If you’re a native Louisvillian, you can almost chart the progression of your life in correspondence with this spectacular event. As a child you may remember vividly the parades, the parties you went to with your family and friends, the first time your dad taught you to read the racing form, your first win. As a young adult you remember (maybe a little more spotty this time) your first experience in the infield, piecing together your first bonafide hat, perhaps your first swig of a mint julep, your first loss. And [...]

So many events packed into one weekend! Hop on over to egg hunts with the kids, see the Easter bunny at the Easter parade, catch some basketball played by talented high school athletes, admire the innovation of a wearable art fashion show, and more:Children ages 1-14 can join the search at the Louisville Metro Parks and Recreation Easter Egg Hunt, held alongside the Annual Plant & Herb Sale Saturday at Riverside, the Farnsley-Moremen Landing. Activities will also include food vendors, music, games, arts, and crafts.Learn about birds of prey at Raptor Day, Saturday at Charlestown State Park. The [...]

By Keri FoyThe Brown Hotel knows a thing or two about making guests feel comfortable and welcome. Because many of us open our homes to guests during Derby season, we asked two hospitality professionals from The Brown to give us insider tips on how to make our guests’ stay comfortable and welcoming.Use racing programs, magazines, and movies to help tell the Derby story“The more people know about the traditions of the weekend, the more comfortable they will be,” says Pat Sloman, Brown Hotel concierge.If this is your guests’ first time to the Derby, shorten their [...]