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Past Perfect

When colorful couple Kristin and Eddie Kidwell aren’t flipping homes or arranging block parties, they can be seen zipping around their neighborhood on their Vespa. A quirky-but-stately house with a history inspired realtors Kristin and Eddie Kidwell to trade a tiny cottage across the river for urban — but still slightly free-range — Highlands living. Written by Christine Fellingham | Photographed by Kylene White The story of how the Kidwell family of four came to live in the rambling, historic home of local philanthropist and activist Hal Warheim is a magical, full-circle plot [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-07-10T14:43:01-04:00July 10, 2023|Home & Garden|

One Night at Play

Leah Halston, a regular performer at Play Dance Bar. With drag performers under attack, we visited nightclub Play, where queens rule the stage and acceptance and love fuel the party. Written by Ben Gierhart | Photographed by Mary Helen Nunn NOTE: For the sake of continuity, the drag artists in this story will be referred to with she/her pronouns, and out of respect for the art form, subjects will be referred to by their drag names when applicable. Gilda Wabbit, a regular performer at Play Dance Bar. Like most artists, drag [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-07-07T19:03:27-04:00July 7, 2023|Life & Style|

A Fresh Pour

Tia and Sean Edwards. With the introduction of their craft bourbon, Fresh, and a vibrant Lexington distillery, Tia and Sean Edwards join the small ranks of Black bourbon entrepreneurs who are changing the flavor of the industry. Written by Tabnie Dozier | Photographed by Kylene White It’s one of the first things that come to mind when you think of Kentucky: bourbon. And it’s no wonder. According to the Kentucky Distillers Association, more than 95% of the world’s bourbon is produced right here. The heady, amber liquid is saturated into the fabric of [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-07-07T18:30:42-04:00July 5, 2023|Money & Career|

In the Kitchen with Damaris: A Taste of Summer

Damaris and her friend Becca both love to accessorize swimwear. On Damaris: Reversible bikini top, $130, and bottom, $110, both at Cannonballswimwear.com; Tagua fair trade three-strand necklace, $72, and rainbow cuff, $28, both at Tunie’s in Wesport Village. Becca’s reversible bikini top, $130, and bottom, $110, both at Cannonballswimwear.com; fair trade bag, $325, at bonhomiadesigns.com. This month, our resident Food Network Star, Damaris Phillips, takes a vacation from the kitchen to share her seasonal essentials – from picnic takeout to poolside reads and sustainable swimwear. By Damaris Phillips | Photographed by Kylene White [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-07-07T18:53:52-04:00July 3, 2023|Home & Garden|

The July Issue Is Out!

Summer fun continues in the July issue! We’re celebrating all the season has to offer with our special Food & Spirits issue. Check it out: Bars, Restaurants, and More. Epiphany, our city’s new destination for farm-to-glass cocktails. Frazier History Museum’s Beer Ferst, a popular craft beer event that includes women who brew. Edward Lee’s new spot, Nami. A Lexington distillery bring new flavors and faces to the bourbon industry. And more! Dealing With the Entitled. TW Publisher Tawana Bain examines the push and pull of living, working, and otherwise dealing with the people who think [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-07-01T13:08:20-04:00July 1, 2023|Digital Exclusives, Featured|

Why Settle for Living with Migraines?

For Glenda Leary, meeting Dr.Whitt was a game changer. Written by Rocko Jerome | Photo by Kylene White Sponsored By: Norton Neuroscience Institute | 4915 Norton Healthcare Blvd, Louisville, KY 40241 Phone: (502) 394-6390 | Website: NortonHealthcare.com “I’ve dealt with migraines for about twenty years,” says Glenda Leary. “I started taking treatment while my husband was on active duty, the typical meds from a doctor. But I put that on the back burner around 2010 when my husband returned as a wounded warrior. He’s legally blind, and looking out for him became my top priority. [...]

By Sara Jessick|2023-07-10T12:26:30-04:00July 1, 2023|Sponsored|

Past Perfect

One Night at Play

A Fresh Pour

In the Kitchen with Damaris: A Taste of Summer

The July Issue Is Out!

Why Settle for Living with Migraines?

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