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Queens Of The Derby

Photo by Ernie Belmonte Meet three women who are claiming their rightful place in the horse racing industry. They are breaking barriers and rewriting the history of this sport. By Jessie Oswald Horse racing is a challenging and arduous industry to make a living, let alone find success. Each day starts before the sun rises and is heavy with physical labor. It takes a strong arm and a strong mind to navigate the business and keep proving yourself one race at a time. Without a level of commitment and passion, few can endure it day-in [...]

By Branden Barker|2022-04-05T16:12:25-04:00April 8, 2022|Community & Sisterhood|

Going the Extra Mile

Cindy and her horse KC Lucks Lil Buck, participated in the Black Sheep Boogie race — a 50 mile competition — in Elkins, Ohio. Cindy Young’s mental toughness and stamina as an endurance rider proves she can go the distance – and come out on top. By Carrie Vittitoe | Photos by Noelle Snyder If you’re not a horse enthusiast, you might think that endurance riding just means a rider gets on her horse and rides until she decides to stop, but it is more complicated than that. In an endurance riding competition, riders have [...]

By Branden Barker|2022-04-05T16:13:51-04:00April 6, 2022|Health & Wellness|

The New Derby Dining Landscape

Post-Covid some restaurants have emerged – or reemerged – with interesting culinary creations and hip dining spaces. By Lennie Omalza | Photos By Mary Helen Nunn The past two years have been a wild (horse)ride for the restaurant industry. Every month, eateries are opening, closing, renovating, or rebranding. If you’re looking for somewhere new to celebrate the fastest two minutes in sports, check out these four brand-new places that have popped up around town. Big Bad Breakfast When James Beard Award-winning chef and New Orleans native John Currence brought his love of breakfast to [...]

By Branden Barker|2022-04-05T12:05:34-04:00April 5, 2022|Life & Style|

Derby After Dark

Styled by Melissa Gagliardi and Christine Fellingham | Photos by Kylene White | Hair by Shayna Shearer for Calvin Mitchell Salon | Makeup by Sloan Winters for Circe Beauty Bar Our city’s 2-minute sporting event is more accurately a 24/7, week-long party that extends far beyond the gates of Churchill Downs. We took two models and a pile of pretty clotghes and millinery on a trip downtown to the history-drenched Black Jockeys Lounge on Fourth Street. Let our imaginary escapades and elevated ensembles inspire your own post-pandemic Derby celebration. Night Moves A ruched black dress looks [...]

By Branden Barker|2022-04-01T16:05:20-04:00April 4, 2022|Community & Sisterhood, Life & Style|

Kitchen Envy

The test kitchen at the Lee Initiative house combines chic design with sparkling Monogram appliances. It is a carefully curated setting for flawless meals and festive gatherings. By Christine Fellingham | Photos by Kylene White Right about now, many Louisvilians are either finishing home renovations or wishing they’d done a few. The endless opportunities for entertainment in a post-pandemic Derby season tend to expose any inefficiencies in kitchen design or aging appliances. It’s when ice makers seem too slow, freezers too small, ovens too finicky and counter space too skimpy. And while some of us may fret [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-04-01T18:44:51-04:00April 2, 2022|Home & Garden, Life & Style|

The April Issue Is Out!

Kentucky Derby Fashion, Food, Royals & Festivities In our April issue, we interview the Derby Princesses shaking things up on this year's Kentucky Derby Festival Court. "The young women who make up the 2022 Royal Court have had to consider their own stereotypes about the idea of a princess and consider how they can use their Derby Princess role to show all the facets of what a princess is." - Carrie Vittitoe Check out the full story for an in-depth look at how the Derby Princesses are making strides towards positive and all-inclusive community impact. [...]

By Sara Jessick|2022-04-01T14:09:35-04:00April 1, 2022|Digital Exclusives, Featured|

Queens Of The Derby

Going the Extra Mile

The New Derby Dining Landscape

Derby After Dark

Kitchen Envy

The April Issue Is Out!

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