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Backstage Pass: 2023 Summer Arts & Entertainment Guide

Lady M, a new production of Shakespeare in Dance at Kentucky Shakespeare in the Park. Photo By Bill Brymer Our city’s cultural offerings heat up this season. Here, our Arts Insider’s short list of can’t-miss experiences – most are free! Written by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider Kentucky Shakespeare in the Park “I’m honored to kick off my 10th season as Producing Artistic Director!” says Matt Wallace about the 63rd season, which began with A Midsummer Night’s Dream featuring a flying Puck. “It is followed by witches returning to Central Park in the classic spooky [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-07-27T15:25:09-04:00July 27, 2023|Backstage Pass, Life & Style|

Modern Family: A Taste for Adventure

Welcoming international guests into their family home brought world cuisine into the kitchen and a taste for international food and travel to Jean West and all three of her boys. Written by Jean West | Photos provided by Jean West If you were to look inside my kitchen drawer, you would find an unusual item: a sensu, or ogi … a folding fan. I lived in Japan for three years, and used these little fans all the time when it was hot. But I didn’t realize there was another way they are actually used [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-07-13T18:33:54-04:00July 25, 2023|Community & Sisterhood|

Something’s Brewing

From left, Kaitlyn Colberg of West Sixth Brewing, Leah Dienes of Apocalypse Brew Works, and Katie Molck of the Kentucky Guild of Brewers. Frazier History Museum, the official starting point for the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, throws its third annual Beer Fest later this month. It’s a great place to sample local craft brews and meet trailblazing women behind some of the labels. Written by Rocko Jerome | Photographed by Kylene White Coming up on the 29th of this month, Frazier Kentucky History Museum will present its third annual Summer Beer Fest, closing down [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-08-24T12:11:32-04:00July 21, 2023|Life & Style|

Ex in the City: Good Sports

Photo by: Terrence Humphrey Kids’ summer athletic programs can be all-consuming unless, like track mom Dr. Ashley Anderson, you call a timeout to reorganize and score some me time. Written by Ashley Anderson Summer has arrived and while the children are celebrating a break from their normal school routine, most moms I know are flustered, exhausted and counting down the days to August! In addition to “no school,” summer time also means an uptick in activities and sports. Typically, an uptick in kid activity means a downtick in self-care for mom. If your [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-07-21T13:00:28-04:00July 18, 2023|Community & Sisterhood|

A Recipe for Success

Nami’s consulting chef, Yeon-Hee Chung, and executive chef, Breanna Baker. Acclaimed chef Edward Lee brings his signature mix of forward flavors and talented women to our city’s dining scene with his recent introduction of Nami and Neighbors Noodles in Butchertown. Written by Tabnie Dozier | Photographed by Kylene White “I support good chefs and good people,” says local, world-renowned chef, James Beard nominee and past contestant on Bravo’s Top Chef Edward Lee. Those are the baseline job requirements for working alongside one of Louisville – and the country’s – most celebrated chefs, and [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-08-24T12:12:52-04:00July 14, 2023|Life & Style|

A Woman’s Guide to Sports Injury & Rehab

According to Dr. Jennifer Daily with UofL Health, the most common summer sports injuries she sees among local women are ankle sprains and fractures. When the temperature goes up, so does the risk of trips to the ER for you and your family. Medical experts share advice, research and treatments that can help make this summer safer. Written by Dawn Anderson Summertime brings an increase in physical activity. With that increase comes a boost in health benefits and, unfortunately, a jump in sports injuries. The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission’s hospital tracking [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-08-24T12:13:23-04:00July 13, 2023|Health & Wellness|

Backstage Pass: 2023 Summer Arts & Entertainment Guide

Modern Family: A Taste for Adventure

Something’s Brewing

Ex in the City: Good Sports

A Recipe for Success

A Woman’s Guide to Sports Injury & Rehab

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