Holiday Celebrations

Head to the Belvedere to join Today’s Woman in sampling Kentucky and Indiana wines today or tomorrow. Buy tickets here.We even have some ideas on what to wear:Dress available at Chartreuse Boutique, 1301 Herr Ln, Westport Village, 502.409.7082, $65; Handbag available at Chartreuse Boutique, $47; Necklace available at Apricot Lane Boutique, 1301 Herr Ln, Westport Village, 502.708.2822, $35; Shoes available at Apricot Lane, $105.Denim available at Chartreuse Boutique, $77; Blouse available at Chartreuse Boutique, $35; Shoes available at Apricot Lane Boutique,  $105; Necklace available at Chartreuse Boutique, $19.

Carrie Cooke Ketterman encourages us to go to Dawn at the Downs. May 1: Go to Fest-a-Ville for a Derby Burger for lunch.May 2-4: Hit the track in the morning at Dawn at the Downs.May 2-3: Attend WineFest — Today’s Woman will be there!May 3: Go watch the Great Steamboat Race at Water Tower Park.May 4: Thurby — Find the best deal for you.May 5: Head to the Oaks — buy tickets to the paddock or infield here.May 6: Make a drink on Derby to watch the race — make a mint julep with a twist.You [...]

Photo: Sarah Teeple Swain photographed by Chet WhiteIf you are not going to Opening Night at Churchill Downs tonight, you can head to the Waterfront to hear Hunter Hayes — and several other concerts in the next week.APR 29-MAY 5Free entry with a 2017 Pegasus Pin.April 29 | 97.5 WAMZ presents Hunter Hayes at Waterfront Jam April 30 | Passport Kentucky Derby Festival GospelFest gospel choir in the Waterfront April 30 | Kentucky Derby Festival Louisville Youth Orchestra Concert at Iroquois AmphitheatreApril 30 | Sidewalk Prophets on the WaterfrontMay 2 | Sugarhill Gang with Grandmaster Dee at the Waterfront May 3 | Drive-By Truckers with special guest [...]

Kay Russell is wearing: Hat by Dee’s, $279, 5045 Shelbyville Road, 502.896.6755; dress, $149 available at Talbot’s 194 N. Hurstbourne Parkway, 502.423.9445; necklace, $42, bracelet, $18 available at Magnolia & Fig 12621 Shelbyville Road, 502.253.4567. Kellen Russell is wearing: Hat by Christine A. Moore Millinery, $730 available at Rodes For Her 4938 Brownsboro Road 502.753.7633; dress, $46, belt, $16, earrings, $16, bracelets $16/ea. available at Magnolia & Fig, 12621 Shelbyville Road 502.253.4567.Kay Russell started working with the Kentucky Derby Festival 26 years ago, and took her baby girl with her. “I’m what they call a ‘Festival [...]

You can find lots of fun, games, a large disco ball, drinks and food everyday until May 5.New this year to Fest-a-ville is Coliseum Coffee Works offering a variety of cold coffee drinks, such as, the Chocolate Mint frappe and the Mocha Latte.Bite into Maurice Williams’ SmoFried Cafe Burger, which won the 6th Annual Derby Burger Challenge sponsored by Kentucky Beef Council.Try Drake’s Thunder Punch featuring Four Roses Yellow Label bourbon, peach puree, blood orange bitters, lemon juice, grenadine, and ginger beer. Served at all bars at the Kentucky Derby Fest-a-ville.Indulge in deep-fried candy such [...]