Derby

Derby, Events, Louisville, Media February 11, 2016

Louisville Ky artist selected as Derby Festival’s 2016 Poster artist

Louisville, Ky., – The Kentucky Derby Festival has selected nationally renowned artist, Kathy Sullivan, as the Official Poster Artist for the 2016 Derby Festival. The artwork will be featured throughout the Festival’s Official Poster and Merchandise line in 2016. Sullivan’s image goes to print this Friday, February 12, at 9:30 a.m. at Impressions Incorporated, 2500 Constant Comment Place in Louisville. It will be unveiled publicly for the first time at Festival Unveiled on March 2. Kathy Sullivan emerged on the painting scene via her unconventional roots in art therapy. As an expressive therapist, Sullivan learned the unconditional sense of expressive acceptance through her clients….

Culture, Derby, Events, Louisville, Music February 9, 2016

Sponsors announced for Louisville Ky’s Thunder over Louisville

February 9, 2016 Louisville, KY. – Six companies are returning to sponsor this year’s Thunder Over Louisville – the Kentucky Derby Festival’s Opening Ceremonies. Derby Festival made the announcement at their headquarters this morning. Horseshoe Southern Indiana, KentuckyOne Health, LG&E, Meijer, UPS and Valero are all Presenting Sponsors of the 2016 Thunder Over Louisville fireworks and air show to be held on Saturday, April 23, along the banks of the Ohio River in downtown. In addition to the six presenting sponsors, Ford Motor Company returns as sponsor of Ford’s Thunder on the Ground. “Without the support of these generous sponsors,…

Culture, Derby, Education, Louisville, Non-Profits February 8, 2016

Louisville Ky’s museum outreach mission achieved

Kentucky Derby Museum completes mission to bring equine and Derby education to students in each of the 120 Kentucky counties Education Outreach Program celebrates completion of 15 year goal at Carroll County Middle School LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Since 2000, Kentucky Derby Museum’s Education Outreach Program has been on a mission to bring lessons in math, science, economics and history to students in each of Kentucky’s 120 counties, using the Kentucky Derby and the Thoroughbred racing industry as a fun hook. The Museum’s educators have made 933 school visits to 426 different schools across Kentucky. Overall, the Museum estimates the education…

Beauty and Fashion, Business, Culture, Derby, Education, Events, Food and Dining, Louisville, Music, Non-Profits February 2, 2016

Louisville Ky’s Fund for the Arts campaign underway

New partnerships with Churchill Downs and Jennifer Lawrence Foundation to raise funds for Louisville arts community LOUISVILLE, Ky. (February 2, 2016) – The Fund for the Arts today kicked off its 2016 annual campaign and announced new partnerships with Churchill Downs and the Jennifer Lawrence Foundation, a component fund of the Community Foundation of Louisville, Inc. The new partnerships bring added star power to the Fund for the Arts’ 2016 campaign to help expand the reach and impact of the arts across Louisville. The partnership with Churchill Downs will celebrate and raise money for Louisville’s arts community during…

Beauty and Fashion, Culture, Derby, Louisville, University of Louisville February 1, 2016

Louisville Ky’s own Kyle Hornback named Miss Kentucky

Louisville, Ky., – University of Louisville student and Miss Louisville Kyle Hornback has earned the Miss Kentucky USA crown. According to a WDRB news story, Hornback had sued Katina Powell last fall, claiming Powell’s book, “Breaking Cardinal Rules”, damaged UofL’s degree programs. Hornback will compete for the national Miss USA title later this year. The Miss Kentucky runner-up is Miss Belle of Louisville Madelynne Myers.

Culture, Derby, Events, Louisville, Music February 1, 2016

Louisville Ky’s own Jordan Smith named parade grand marshal

January 29, 2016 Louisville, KY. – Kentucky’s own Jordan Smith, winner of season 9 of The Voice and Republic Records recording artist, will serve as Grand Marshal of the 2016 Republic Bank Pegasus Parade. The 61st annual parade is themed “Fun for the Arts,” and is set to march down Broadway on Thursday, May 5th. “Our list of Grand Marshals is a who’s who of notable Kentuckians and we are thrilled to add Jordan to the top of that list,” said Mike Berry, Kentucky Derby Festival President and CEO. “He joins a long line of Kentuckians who are…

Beauty and Fashion, Culture, Derby, Events, LoUnique, Media, Sport January 30, 2016

LouisvilleKY’s “Art of the Derby” from John Mattos Released

ART DECO, RETRO STYLE OF JOHN MATTOS ADORNS 2016 ‘ART OF THE KENTUCKY DERBY’; OFFICIAL ART AVAILABLE FOR ONLINE PURCHASE MONDAY, FEB. 1 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Leading American graphic artist John Mattos, whose Art Deco works have created indelible retro-style images for American films, major sports events and celebrations of iconic individuals, architecture, products and celebrations, has turned his focus to one of the nation’s most important sports and social celebrations to create the officially-licensed artwork for Churchill Downs Racetrack’s 2016 “Art of the Kentucky Derby” series. The images created by Mattos for the 142nd runnings of the $2 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands, America’s…

Beauty and Fashion, Culture, Derby, Events, Louisville January 28, 2016

Tickets on sale soon for Derby Festival Fashion show in Louisville ky

Photos from KDF’s Facebook Page. January 28, 2016. Louisville, KY. – Time to start planning what you’ll be wearing this spring to all the Derby Festival events. You’ll find the latest looks and hottest trends at the Macy’s Kentucky Derby Festival Spring Fashion Show on March 31st. Tickets go on sale this Friday, January 29th at 10 a.m. The event kicks off with cocktails and boutique shopping at 5:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. and runway show at 8 p.m. in the Showroom of Horseshoe Southern Indiana. Macy’s has been title sponsor since 2013. This year’s fashion show will feature outfits and accessories from more…

Business, Culture, Derby, Events, Food and Dining, Louisville, Sport January 26, 2016

New Derby Experiences offered for Louisville Ky visitors this May

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Churchill Downs Racetrack and QuintEvents today announced a new multi-year partnership agreement and the addition of eight new official Derby Experiences packages in premium locations for the 142nd running of the Longines Kentucky Oaks® and the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands® on May 6-7 in Louisville, KY. The new Derby Experiences packages are available at www.DerbyExperiences.com or by calling (888) 384-7088. The new multi-year agreement extends the Churchill Downs Racetrack and QuintEvents partnership and makes new Derby Experiences packages available in the newly renovated Finish Line Suites Balcony, Stakes Room, Turf Club and Courtyard….

Business, Culture, Derby, Louisville, Non-Profits January 12, 2016

Kentucky Derby Festival Royal Court Announced

From KDF.org By Gary Stinson | Published January 11, 2016 January 11, 2016. Louisville, KY. – A sign of spring in Kentuckiana – new Derby Festival Royalty was named this morning. The five women selected to serve as Princesses in the 2016 Kentucky Derby Festival Royal Court were introduced in a ceremony at Macy’s at Oxmoor Center. The Royal Court Program is coordinated by The Fillies, Inc., a volunteer group that works closely with the Festival. Fillies President Linda Miller joined KDF President and CEO Mike Berry, as well as 2016 Derby Festival Chair Wes Rutledge, in crowning the newly…

« 1 … 19 20 21