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Local Rapper Dave.Will.Chris Reflects on His Journey as an Artist

“When I pass, just know I repped my city till I did die.” — Dave.Will.Chris, "Get By" Written by Jasmine Christopher, Contributor | Photographed by Malcolm A. Taylor White lights, smoke fog, and roaring guitar intensify the feeling in the room. Silence falls over the crowd as they take the music in, watching in awe. Out The Plastic was held at Headliners Music Hall on Oct. 8 at 7 pm. The show featured Kuana Evans, Axel Roley, Allen Vice, Q Mekhi, BP The GassGuy, that’s crazy inc., and the headliner of the night, Dave.Will.Chris. Born [...]

By Branden Barker|2022-12-05T11:21:17-05:00December 2, 2022|Entertainment|

Letting Love Rule

ON THE OCTOBER ISSUE COVER: Couple Barrett Gargala and Elle Becker celebrate their love — and a movement that is gaining traction. Barrett, left, is wearing: Theia sequined dress, $495, and Mitchies leather jacket, $450, both at Glasscock Too. Diamond dangle earrings, $11,900, at Davis Jewelers. Styling: Christine Fellingham | Hair and Makeup: Mikhail Schulz for J Michael’s Spa & Salon. Couple Elle Becker and Barrett Gargala discuss how things have changed for the better for the LGBTQ+ community. Barrett Gargala says her and Elle Becker’s relationship began, as all great love stories [...]

By April Allman|2021-11-23T11:02:56-05:00October 8, 2021|Community, Digital Exclusives, Living|

Colors of Joy

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By April Allman|2021-10-01T14:06:20-04:00October 5, 2021|Community|

Way to Go, Woman Winners: DeShara C. Doub

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By April Allman|2021-09-07T18:16:20-04:00September 28, 2021|Community, Way to Go Woman|

Living Life Homeless

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By April Allman|2021-09-10T18:22:21-04:00September 27, 2021|Community, Giving Back, Mental Health|

The Best is Right Here!

[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_post_title author="off" comments="off" featured_image="off" _builder_version="3.2.2" title_font="|700|||||||" title_font_size="37px"][/et_pb_post_title][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_image src="https://todayswomannow.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Noco-Shipping-Container-Mural-2.jpg" align="center" force_fullwidth="on" align_tablet="center" align_last_edited="on|desktop" admin_label="Featured Image" _builder_version="3.23.3"][/et_pb_image][et_pb_text admin_label="Image Caption" _builder_version="3.23.3" text_font="||on||||||" text_text_color="#6d6d6d" text_font_size="10px" text_orientation="center" max_width="90%" module_alignment="center" saved_tabs="all"]Mural on a shipping container at NOCO in Jeffersonville, Indiana.[/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version="3.22.3" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="4_4" _builder_version="3.0.47"][et_pb_text _builder_version="3.23.3"]This month, we’re celebrating with Friday posts about some of the great places and activities in Louisville Metro & Southern Indiana. Check here each week and discover a new favorite place! Turning a City into a Canvas If you’re looking for gigantic artistic expression [...]

By April Allman|2021-09-24T08:36:49-04:00September 24, 2021|Community, Explore Louisville|