Holiday Celebrations

Brook Vernon, Jamie Pylon, Jenny Kline and Tracy Geller. Need to see what people actually wear to the track?Here are some pictures from last year:Tony and Joanna Easley Photos by Melissa Donald Jessica Stavros Tara Fortner (l-r) Wendy Schiffano, Maggie Scales, and Cheryl Case ScalesBryn Turner (l-r) Tyler Stewart, Nathan Shanks, and Greg Mayes Tricia Ruckman Amy Faust Katherine MitchellBrandi Lee and Ginger Waldron Sarah Wright Sarah Hulti and Christie Kreimborg Kassey Leitterman, Holly Dillon, Kate Montiero (l-r) Kimberly Adams, Ashley Greene, Allyson Moore, and Abby Johnson. 

It is tonight at the river — so head down to cheer on the Belle of Louisville. All these Kentucky Derby Festival events are so much fun — check here for more that is happening this week. Many of these events happen because people like Donna Salas have volunteered their time — and in her case also got her daughter involved.Lorri Roberts is wearing: Fascinator by Rebecca’s Hats, Veils, and Accessories, $175, 812.944.7047; dress $44 available at The Pink Lily Boutique; earrings, $30 available at Magnolia & Fig, 12621 Shelbyville Rd, 502.253.4567; bracelet, $35, and [...]

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 [...]