Cookout at the Vineyard: Redefining Wine Country Gatherings Through Philanthropy, Culture, and Advocacy

By Chris James     Cookout at the Vineyard Leadership Team   Courtesy: Chester Cooley   In the heart of Sonoma County, California – where rolling vineyards stretch toward the horizon and world-class wines flow as freely as conversation – something deeply personal is taking shape. Cookout at the Vineyard is not just another wine country event. It’s a cultural experience, a homecoming and a powerful act of representation led by co-founders Tahlia Suggs and Courtney Summers. What began as a dinner-table vision has grown into a movement – one that blends the soulful [...]

LIST | Events leading up to Kentucky Derby 2026

By Chris James -- Derby season is right around the corner and the rollout of events leading up to Kentucky Derby 152 are being announced. Today's Woman has put together a list of happenings in Louisville leading up to America's Favorite Race. Photo: Julie/Adobe Stock   Taste of Derby Festival – Apr. 21 More than 100 local food and beverage makers will be on hand for what’s being called an unforgettable evening of “incredible flavors, festive vibes, and feel-good impact.” This event is held at Louisville Slugger Field and supports Dare to Care [...]

Runway to Real Change: The Women Redefining the NFL Experience

By: Tabnie Dozier   Super Bowl Week in various host cities brings huge lights, fan-packed events and sports fanatics from all over. But cleats and helmets aren’t the only things you’ll hear tapping the ground… high heels and high levels of community service also fill the gigantic week. Thanks to dedicated women who lead the Off The Field NFL Wives Association.   Summer League Retreat Community Service   Style, Sisterhood & Service: The Off the Field Story Founded in 2006, this zestful and vital non-profit bridges families, neighborhoods, and football through connections amongst [...]

Jackie Joseph: Baking with Heart and Purpose 🍰

by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider When award-winning pastry chef Jackie Joseph participates in Blessings in a Back Pack’s 2025 Pack the Sack event this Saturday, it will not only mark the fourth year for the Eastern Kentucky native, but Joseph’s appearance will also mean something to her on a heartfelt personal level. “Blessings in a Backpack is a charity that's super close to my heart,”  began Joseph, who was interviewed by the Arts Insider. “I was actually a child that could have benefitted from this program, so to be able to be a part of a [...]

Exclusive Interview with Alison Ward of MANIA – The ABBA Tribute

by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider Beware of imitations...this is the real musical tribute! - Polly Graham, Sunday Mirror Hailed by the press as the world's No. 1 touring ABBA tribute show, and formed in 1999, MANIA -The ABBA Tribute has sold out theaters and concert halls across the globe, bringing the music of the beloved Swedish super group to more than three million people. This production recreates the magic of ABBA's music in all its glory by performing all of their greatest hits, from Dancing Queen, Waterloo, Mamma Mia, to Take a Chance on [...]

Interview with Amber Youngblood

An exclusive Interview with Amber Youngblood, Senior Director of Communications, American Red Cross Kentucky Region, in conjunction with the Louisville American Red Cross “Wrapped in Red Gala” this Saturday by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider Arts Insider: When we initially met years ago you were the marketing director for the Broadway in Louisville series. Take me from there to ARC, which you joined in March of 2006. Was it anywhere on your radar post Broadway Series?  Amber Youngblood, Senior Director of Communications, American Red Cross Kentucky Region: I loved working with the Broadway in Louisville [...]

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