Who’s That Girl: The Quiet Powerhouse of Doris Bridgeman

Written By Tawana Bain “In loving memory of Ulysses ‘Junior’ Bridgeman, beloved husband, father, and pillar of the Louisville community—whose enduring partnership with Doris exemplified a life grounded in faith, family, and service.” A few months ago, I found myself in the middle of a lively annual post-Thanksgiving bowling tournament with the Bridgeman family. I was ready to bowl, but when I saw how many people were vying for lanes, I decided to enjoy my spicey chicken sandwich at the concession stand instead. Little did I know that this spur-of-the-moment choice would lead to an [...]

By |2025-03-19T18:02:15-04:00March 19, 2025|Uncategorized|

Crowning Elegance: The Millinery Mastery of Jenny Pfanenstiel

Photo courtesy of Kentucky Derby Museum Jenny Pfanenstiel: Master Milliner by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider "A hat can not only change your day, but it can also change your life!" - Jenny Pfanenstiel 6x Featured Milliner of the Kentucky Derby® When this Arts Insider’s interview with Master Milliner Jenny Pfanenstiel comes out, the 2025 Kentucky Derby will be a mere six weeks away. Pfanenstiel, owner of Formé Millinery in Louisville, Judith M Millinery Supply in La Grange, and The Hat Shoppe in Louisville, is a six-time Featured Milliner of the Kentucky Derby® [...]

From Show Choir to Startup: Heather Bouvier’s Journey to the Spotlight

 Heather Bouvier was just seven years old when she stepped on to the stage at New Albany High School for a summer production of Oliver!—a moment that unknowingly set the course for a life steeped in the arts. Auditioning with My Favorite Things from The Sound of Music, she landed a role in the orphan ensemble, singing about glorious food and picking pockets. What she found wasn’t just a love for performing—it was a sense of belonging. “It turns out theatre is indeed one of my favorite things,” she recalls. It wasn’t surprising, given her [...]

This Weeks Can’t Miss Entertainment | Arts Insider

by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider Pace Live presents A Taste of Ireland – The Irish Music & Dance Sensation After premiering Off-Broadway last season, this production returned to stages across the USA in 2025. performing a show that is Celtic, for this generation. Performed by former World Irish dance champions, and featuring dancers from “Lord of the Dance” and “Riverdance”, “A Taste of Ireland”  transports the audience through the story of Ireland’s tumultuous history delivered with a pint of Irish wit. Watch world-class performers blend melodic folk mash-ups, live jaw-dropping acapella tap battles and [...]

KMAC Couture 2025: Art Walks the Runway

KMAC Contemporary Art Museum, located in historic downtown on Museum Row is Louisville’s premier contemporary art museum. Through exhibitions, education, and outreach, KMAC works to connect people to art and creative practice. KMAC is where Art is the Big Idea and Craft is the Process. KMAC Couture is a wearable art runway show presented as the signature fundraiser for KMAC that provides funding for the Museum’s education programs and exhibits. KMAC Couture launched in 2013 as a distinct fashion event that allowed KMAC to showcase its unique position as a contemporary art museum that celebrates [...]

By |2025-03-14T11:47:01-04:00March 13, 2025|Community, Derby, Events|
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