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Painting the Derby 🎨 Kim Perry’s 2025 Poster Spotlight
by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider “I'm an artist on a lifelong journey with creativity. From the colorful world of musical theatre to exploring various art forms, I've found my true passion in the strokes of a paintbrush.” - artist Kim Perry Describing herself as “a traditional painter”, Kentucky Impressionistic Realist Painter Kim Perry works primarily with oils and uses a palette knife to add her own unique touch. A juried member of the Oil Painters of America, Perry, who is the 2025 Kentucky Derby Festival poster artist, adds “I love that sweet spot where classic meets [...]
The Rose Gala Returns: A Derby Night Celebration with a Purpose
As the excitement of Derby weekend builds, Louisville is gearing up for one of the most anticipated events of the season. The 2nd Annual Rose Gala, taking place on Saturday, May 3rd from 9PM to 2AM at the KFC Yum! Center, is set to dazzle guests with an unforgettable blend of elegance, music, and community impact. This isn’t just another night out—this is a celebration that gives back. Hosted by the Life Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering underserved communities, the Rose Gala promises to be a night filled with heart and purpose. The event [...]
Must-See Events in Louisville This Week | Weekly Arts Insider
by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider Georgia O’Keefe: the Brightness of Life Speed Cinema A new film about the life and art of an American icon, Georgia O’Keeffe is widely revered as the “Mother of American Modernism” and the greatest woman artist of the 20th century. In the 1920s, O’Keeffe became famous for her paintings of flowers, bones, and the beauty of nature. She posed nude for shocking photographs by her lover, Alfred Stieglitz. But she denied the widespread belief that her paintings depicted sexual imagery. In the 1970s, living in her beloved New Mexico, [...]
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 [...]
