Spotlight on Tina Jo: The Woman Behind the Curtain and the Curtain Call

Tina Jo’s Playhouse by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider Because the Arts Insider has been attending Derby Dinner Playhouse productions in Clarksville, In. steadily for 25 years, explains why she is exceedingly familiar with and is also a big fan of a number of their performers, including Tina Jo Wallace, who, in the years since Wallace (then Tina Jo Hagens), landed her first role there (Piglet in WINNIE THE POOH in 2002), she’s repeatedly impressed this writer by showcasing a diversity of creative skills. From that first role at DDP, to becoming a Footnote (the [...]

We See You, Sis: Celebrating the Vibrant Journey of Natalia Bishop

Written by Amanda Dare, Founder and CEO of Woman-Owned Wallet Hey there, fabulous readers! Today, we're shining our spotlight on a woman who's been sprinkling her magic all over Louisville's entrepreneurial scene. Meet Natalia Bishop—a spirited innovator, community builder, and all-around powerhouse. Let's dive into her inspiring journey! From Colombia to Kentucky: Crafting a New Narrative Imagine moving to a new country at 17, embracing a fresh culture, and turning challenges into stepping stones. That's exactly what Natalia did when she left Colombia for Louisville. Over the past two decades, she's not only made [...]

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Must-See Events in Louisville This Week | Weekly Arts Insider

by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900-1939 Speed Art Museum During the early twentieth century, Paris was the destination of choice for talented and independent American women determined to move beyond the limitations that restricted them at home. Drawn by a strong desire for independence, they crossed the Atlantic to pursue personal and professional ambitions in a city viewed as the epicenter of modernity. Brilliant Exiles: American Women in Paris, 1900-1939 recaptures the experiences of these unorthodox women who found in Paris the freedom to blaze new trails in [...]

Kentucky Teen Norah Martin Launches Peach Cosmetics

A passion for makeup and love for animals led 13-year-old Norah Martin to launch Peach Cosmetics. The Louisville teen started Peach Cosmetics in February with lip glosses and plans to dive into a more comprehensive line including eyeshadow palettes and mascara. The purpose behind Peach Cosmetics goes beyond the surface - Martin is donating $1 from every lip gloss sold to the Kentucky Humane Society. “I have a dog that we adopted from the Humane Society last year. I am also a huge horse lover and have been riding for almost 10 years,” says Peach [...]

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® [...]

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