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This Bride Created a Customized Wedding in a Place Never Used for a Wedding Before

By Amy Blevins Amy Blevins and Bo Bott love all things vintage. They fittingly found a wedding spot at Joe Ley Antiques in downtown Louisville last spring. Find out how they made this wedding work perfectly to fit their interests. #TheBottsTietheKnot16Bride’s Favorite Memory: The day before the wedding, one of my best friends Nikki and myself, were setting up for the reception, and we found a pile of tiny kittens in the reception yard! Needless to say we organized a little rescue, and shuttled them off to Derby City Kitties rescue, and they were later [...]

By April Allman|2017-07-28T08:30:00-04:00July 28, 2017|Wedding Celebrations|

Three Shows You Should See This Month

By Gioia Patton/Arts Insider Much Ado About Nothing/ Richard II/Julius CaesarKentucky Shakespeare Festival2017 marks the 57th season of the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park, the longest running free Shakespeare festival in the United States.“This season we’re excited to unveil our newly reimagined stage, by veteran scenic designer Paul Owen, who, for many years was Actors Theatre of Louisville’s scenic designer,” says Producing Artistic Director Matt Wallace.“In addition, we’ve installed 30 more in-ground benches in the amphitheater, and Central Park’s restrooms have been redesigned and renovated.”KSF kicked off this season with the professional production of [...]

By April Allman|2017-07-02T08:30:00-04:00July 2, 2017|Entertainment|

Ann Carruthers Says You Can Make a Difference

By Brigid Morrissey Ever wanted to quit your day job and join the nonprofit realm? Leaving routine and a certain set of expectations comes with risk, but if anyone can succeed at making community service into a legitimate career, it’s Ann Carruthers. Ann currently serves in New Albany as the president of Prevent Child Abuse, a nonprofit created to improve child well being and develop programs to help prevent abuse and neglect. Among the long list of relevant experience on her resume are positions as a court appointed advocate with Clark and Floyd counties and [...]

By April Allman|2017-06-04T08:30:00-04:00June 4, 2017|Giving Back|

Three Shows You Should See This Month

By Gioia Patton/Arts Insider Stages of BloomBunbury TheatreBunbury Theatre Company closes out its 2016-17 season with a new play by Kentucky playwright Liz Fentress. Stages of Bloom centers on 90-year-old rosarian Edith Jones, who is pressured by her stern brother-in-law to sell her home and give it to the church. After joining forces with a 40-something war veteran fix-it man and a young college student and her Marine boyfriend, Edith prepares an entry for one last rose show to leave a lasting impression on the world.WHEN: 7:30pm Fridays and Saturdays, June 9-24. 2:30pm Sundays, June [...]

By April Allman|2017-06-02T08:30:00-04:00June 2, 2017|Entertainment|

Lunch Plus One: Quaint Dining + Shopping

By Melissa Donald Pan-Seared Salmon Salad with mixed greens, fresh mangoes, served with a creamy mango vinaigrette. The Lunch Plus One adventure is an easy outing to enjoy with a friend or visiting relative. This Lunch Plus One will give you an appreciation for good food and nature.The LunchCheddar Box Too109 Chenoweth LaneLouisville, KY502.896.1133Hours: Sunday-Saturday 7:30am-2:30pmAt the entrance of Chenoweth Square Plaza is a charming, cottage-like building that houses the Cheddar Box Too restaurant. The interior dining space is warm and cozy.Outdoor patio space with beautiful flower boxes lining the top of the fenced area.There are [...]

By April Allman|2017-05-30T08:30:00-04:00May 30, 2017|Lunch Plus Fun|

Why Mitzi Wyrick Chose to Help This Organization

By Brigid Morrissey Mitzi Wyrick assists with funding for Dreams with Wings. Photo by Patti Hartog It is dizzying trying to decide which demographic is most in need of your donations, services, and heart. It’s human nature to choose something that has directly affected us or someone we know, something that smacks us in the face. “People with disabilities often get overlooked,” says Mitzi Wyrick, attorney at Wyatt Tarrant & Combs, LLP.Mitzi is acting chair of the board of directors at Dreams with Wings, a nonprofit that supports children and adults with intellectual and developmental [...]

By April Allman|2017-05-29T08:30:00-04:00May 29, 2017|Giving Back|

This Bride Created a Customized Wedding in a Place Never Used for a Wedding Before

Three Shows You Should See This Month

Ann Carruthers Says You Can Make a Difference

Three Shows You Should See This Month

Lunch Plus One: Quaint Dining + Shopping

Why Mitzi Wyrick Chose to Help This Organization

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