The Bluegrass Giveback: Spreading Holiday Joy in Louisville

The holidays are a time for giving, and RK Bluegrass made sure the season felt magical for families in Louisville. This weekend, the catering company hosted its second annual Bluegrass Giveback, a heartwarming event filled with generosity and community spirit. Families who attended were gifted Christmas dinner packages complete with turkey, festive sides, and dessert—enough to feed eight to ten people. Two hundred families left with everything they needed to create a special holiday meal. Neil Fuselier, Senior Vice President of The RK Group, shared the deeper meaning behind the event: "The holidays are about [...]

Celebrate 100 Years with Baptist Health and Kentucky Blood Center

Baptist Health Louisville and the Kentucky Blood Center are teaming up to host a special 100 Days of Service Blood Drive on Friday, Dec. 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Charles and Mimi Osborn Cancer Center in St. Matthews. This December, the Kentucky Blood Center celebrates Baptist Health's 100th anniversary with a series of blood drives. KBC supplies blood to 70 hospitals, including the entire Baptist Health system, and reminds us that one in seven hospital patients requires a blood transfusion. All donors will receive a commemorative 100th anniversary T-shirt as a [...]

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. [...]

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Beyond the Crown | 2024 Kentucky Derby Princesses

Written By: Tiffany Felts | Photos By: Jolea Brown In the heart of Louisville, Kentucky, amidst the excitement of the Derby Festival, lies a tradition that transcends mere pageantry. The 2024 Kentucky Derby Festival Royal Court is more than just symbols of elegance and grace, these young women embody the essence of civic leadership, academic excellence, and community service. Rooted in a legacy spanning over six decades, the Princess Program has been a cornerstone of the Derby Festival since its inception. Established in 1957, just two years after the Festival's inception, the program has evolved [...]

By |2024-04-10T09:34:37-04:00April 10, 2024|Career, Derby, Digital Exclusives|
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