Celebrating 5 Years of Confidence and Beauty: Bellatox Boutique Derby Prep Party

Julie Bella Robbins, CEO & Founder of BellaTox LLC, has always had a vision: to create a place where relationships blossom and clients become friends. At Bellatox Boutique, this vision comes to life every day. The mantra at Bellatox is simple but powerful: “When you look good, you feel good, and you will leave here feeling like your best self.” This Saturday, Bellatox is celebrating a major milestone—its 5th Anniversary and Julie’s 42nd birthday! Join the celebration on Saturday, April 19th, from 10 AM to 3 PM at Bellatox Boutique, located at 217 [...]

Stars Take Center Stage at the 2025 Kentucky Derby and Oaks

This year’s Kentucky Derby weekend is already galloping toward greatness with two powerhouse women set to lead the charge. On Saturday, May 3, Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter will perform the National Anthem just after 5 p.m., continuing a long-standing Derby Day tradition. Known for her soulful voice and electrifying performances, Potter joins the ranks of past Anthem greats like Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Nettles, and Carly Pearce. With a new album, Medicine, on the way and a tour alongside Chris Stapleton this summer, Potter’s Derby moment is just the beginning of a standout [...]

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® [...]

KMAC Couture 2025: Art Walks the Runway

KMAC Contemporary Art Museum, located in historic downtown on Museum Row is Louisville’s premier contemporary art museum. Through exhibitions, education, and outreach, KMAC works to connect people to art and creative practice. KMAC is where Art is the Big Idea and Craft is the Process. KMAC Couture is a wearable art runway show presented as the signature fundraiser for KMAC that provides funding for the Museum’s education programs and exhibits. KMAC Couture launched in 2013 as a distinct fashion event that allowed KMAC to showcase its unique position as a contemporary art museum that celebrates [...]

By |2025-03-14T11:47:01-04:00March 13, 2025|Community, Derby, Events|

The Women Behind “A Toast to Derby Makers

Photography by: Kathryn Harrington Videography by: Dantana Smith Written by: Jenny J.   An event designed to celebrate the remarkable individuals who embody the spirit of the Kentucky Derby In the lush expanses of Kentucky, where the thrill of the Derby stirs the spirits of many, three of Louisville’s own have come together to highlight the unsung heroes that make the Kentucky Derby the spectacle it is. Tawana Bain, Amelia Frazier Theobald, and Julia Kolp Carstanjen, have launched "A Toast to Derby Makers," a unique event that honors the dedication [...]

Derby 150 Shop Local & Woman Owned Guide

  WINE & DINE   Black Jockeys Lounge Downtown blackjockeyslounge.com 630 @ Fourth Stree, Louisville, KY (502) 587-0526 In the heart of a world paused by the pandemic, a unique venture was born, one that would transcend the temporary stillness to celebrate a rich and often overlooked heritage. The founding of the Black Jockeys Lounge is a story of inspiration, partnership, and transformation. Amidst the unprecedented challenges of COVID-19, Tawana Bain found an opportunity to collaborate with PPATH (Project to Protect African American Turf History), a move that would set the stage for something extraordinary. [...]

By |2024-04-11T11:07:14-04:00April 11, 2024|Career, Derby, Digital Exclusives|
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