Life & Style2022-09-07T14:27:49-04:00

GRAMMY® Award Winning Louisville Orchestra

In a resounding crescendo of triumph, the Louisville Orchestra has made history by clinching its first-ever Grammy Award. Under the baton of Music Director Teddy Abrams, the orchestra secured the prestigious accolade for “Best Classical Instrumental Solo” at the 2024 GRAMMYs, marking a monumental milestone in its illustrious journey. The winning masterpiece? The groundbreaking collaboration with world-renowned pianist Yuja Wang on her album “The American Project.” Crafted with visionary brilliance and artistic ingenuity, “The American Project” stands as a testament to the Louisville Orchestra’s unwavering commitment to musical innovation and excellence. This ambitious album, released [...]

By |February 29, 2024|Career, Community, Digital Exclusives, Entertainment, Events, Events, Life & Style|

Honoring Candacy Taylor’s Legacy: The Overground Railroad

In the annals of American history, there exist stories of resilience, ingenuity, and unwavering determination that deserve to be celebrated and remembered. Among these narratives, the revitalization of the Green Book by Candacy Taylor stands as a beacon of hope, a testament to the power of one woman's dedication to preserving a vital piece of African American history. As we commemorate Black History Month, it is only fitting to pay tribute to Taylor's monumental work through her groundbreaking book, "The Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America." Taylor's journey [...]

By |February 29, 2024|Career, Digital Exclusives, Life & Style, Passions|

Own your Power: Invest in Your Personal Brand for Exponential Possibilities

Ashley Brauer, MBA is the founder and chief strategist at Max Strategic Communications Imagine this: You walk into a room and people know who you are. Your bosses and/or clients understand your skills, accomplishments and capabilities. People want to know you and work with you. You attract new opportunities and advancement personally and professionally. It’s no fantasy land. It’s the effects of crafting a distinct and authentic personal brand. Often, when we hear the word, “branding,” our minds go to products or companies. We think about colors, overall look and style, tone of voice and [...]

By |January 26, 2024|Career, Digital Exclusives, Life & Style, Passions|

Louisville Culinary takes on Paris

Written by: Jenny J Photography by: Anos Achouriotis  Paris, the city of love, lights, and gastronomic wonders, has long been a beacon of charm and elegance, luring travelers from across the globe. However, the upcoming venture "Oui Get Lost In Paris" offers a unique, personalized experience that transcends the ordinary tourist trail. Today, we sit down with Dana and Alison, the masterminds behind this captivating journey, to delve into the genesis, essence, and aspirations of this extraordinary culinary and cultural escapade. .    . . . Origins and Inspirations For Dana, Paris has always been [...]

By |December 14, 2023|Destination Dining, Digital Exclusives, Food, Life & Style, Passions, Travel|

Backstage Pass: Crash Courses in Culture

Photo By Sam English Our city’s vast culture and arts scene provides an incredible array of immersive classes for both kids and adults. Here are just a few ways you can tap your creativity this fall. Written by Gioia Patton/Arts Insider Plein Air Painting with Pastels Connect with Mother Nature and capture her beauty through the use of soft pastels, an immediate medium that allows you to translate onto paper what surrounds you in the Gardens. In this three-day series, students will work the first day in Studio learning fundamentals before rendering the [...]

By |August 11, 2023|Backstage Pass, Life & Style|

A Reality Check on Back to School

Working mom, Luciana Miranda, founder LatinX Magazine, and son, Sebastian, a second grader at Norton Commons Middle School. Fjallraven lunchbox, $60; Fjallraven backpack, $80; Kurt Geiger quilted tote, $165; Antonio Melani blazer, $179 and jumpsuit, $179, all from Dillard’s. Backpacks and tennis shoes won’t be all that’s new for Fall 2023. Kids head back this year to a staggered scheduling plan for JCPS, a controversial and confusing gender identification bill and epic teacher shortages. We invited eight of them to share their back to school haul and honest feelings about their impending re-entry. [...]

By |August 2, 2023|Life & Style|
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