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West End Tragedy – Press Conferences Today

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May 18, 2012
Police closed off the area yesterday. (WDRB photo)

The tragic occurrences of Thursday afternoon in West Louisville have triggered much concern about conditions there and exactly what causes people to start shooting each other there. Even news personnel, in Facebook posts after the event, were expressing thanks that they weren't caught in crossfire and being mentioned for their heroics in covering the...
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Forecastle’s After Party/Kickoff will be on the Belle

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May 16, 2012
forecastlelogo

Here’s an official release from Forecastle: FORECASTLE ANNOUNCES EXCLUSIVE AFTER PARTY AND KICKOFF EVENT Preservation Hall Jazz Band to perform on the historic Belle of Louisville, with special appearances by members of My Morning Jacket  Official Forecastle kickoff party features performances by Dean & Britta and Purity Ring TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY AT FORECASTLEFEST.COM  ...
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TGIF Local Lunch Post – Start the Weekend with a Meal Like Mama Used to Make

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May 11, 2012
TGIF Local Lunch Post – Start the Weekend with a Meal Like Mama Used to Make

As we move into the Mother’s Day weekend, we focus on the table of our youth. The tireless work of nourishing their children has provided us with memories our moms from a PBJ in the lunchbox to fried chicken and biscuits after church. This Friday’s lunch suggestions appeals to the comfort food lover in...
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Derby Pleasures Are More Than a Two Minute Horse Race

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May 9, 2012
How to get attention in the Paddock - Wear one of these suits

Note From Rick: I’ve taken lots of guests to the track Derby Week, but spending Oaks Day with John Gilderbloom was among the most entertaining. I made him write a story about the experience, and here it is. by J. “Hans” Gilderbloom Ph.D. I have now lived in Louisville longer than my hometown, San...
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Weather No Match for Excitement of Oaks Winner

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May 5, 2012
All eyes were on the Infield evacuation as the storm approached

You’d probably never heard of Rosie Napravnik before yesterday. And if you were among those evacuated from the Infield because of a storm that delayed the Kentucky Oaks for a half-hour, you might have missed the historic performance, as the first female jockey ever to win the race guided Believe You Can to victory....
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TGIF Local Lunch Post – Mayor Fischer Steps Up to the Plate for Oaks Friday

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May 4, 2012
TGIF Local Lunch Post – Mayor Fischer Steps Up to the Plate for Oaks Friday

Greetings to all who are visiting Louisville this week  and  kudos to the locals who have been able to keep up with all the traditional Derby chaos that closes April and opens May each year. The  138th  Kentucky Oaks will have a field of fillies running for the lilies as well as a tip...
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Cyndi Lauper Loses It, Launches F-Bomb on Live TV

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May 4, 2012
Not the best Grand Marshal -  WDRB photo

Happy Oaks Day! Not the best Grand Marshal – WDRB photo Let’s just say the Committee selecting Grand Marshals for the Pegasus Parade laid an ‘F-Bomb’ by picking irrelevant one-hit wonder Cyndi Lauper. I heard a Republic Bank official yesterday on Joe Elliott’s radio show explaining the choice — apparently the theme this year...
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America’s Chief Entertainment Officer, Louisville’s Tim Laird shares Derby Recipes!

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May 3, 2012
America’s Chief Entertainment Officer, Louisville’s Tim Laird shares Derby Recipes!

Being on the backside at Churchill, you get to meet new folks and see old friends like my favorite Louisville mixologist and entertaining King, Tim Laird, and his fabulous wife Lori. This is a great time of year to show your out of toen guests, or even friends who think bourbon is only for...
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Derby Week: Time to Party, Bet, Drink, Wear a Hat and Pick a Winner

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May 3, 2012
The big Prize, up close and personal

Welcome to the best week to be in Louisville all year. The big Prize, up close and personal Last night was my favorite bash of the week – the Media Party hosted by Churchill Downs. A full chorus was there to sing My Old Kentucky Home, and there was an elaborate ceremony, complete with...
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Big Man on Main Street

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May 2, 2012
David: in extra large

What can you say about a huge statue of a naked man appearing in a prominent spot in downtown Louisville? Pretty darn cool. I heard Mandy Connell taking bets on her radio show on how long it would take some snooty group to take offense. Credit the good folks at the 21C Hotel for...
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