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Derby, Events, Media, Music April 14, 2016

Lady Antebellum Will Sing Anthem at LouisvilleKY’s Derby

from Churchill Downs MULTI-PLATINUM AWARD-WINNING LADY ANTEBELLUM TO SING THE NATIONAL ANTHEM AT THE KENTUCKY DERBY Churchill Downs Racetrack announced that the seven-time Grammy Award-winning trio Lady Antebellum will sing the national anthem at the 142nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands on Saturday, May 7. Kicking off the summer season of their 2016 Summer Tour, the country superstars will come together to perform, “The Star-Spangled Banner” live to the more than 170,000 fans who attend the Kentucky Derby. The performance will take place in the Kentucky Derby Winner’s Circle just after 5 p.m. EDT, which will be broadcast live as part of NBC’s…

Business, Derby, Food and Dining, Louisville April 12, 2016

Washington State releases new wines in honor of Louisville Ky’s Run for the Roses

14 Hands Winery Releases Two New Wines for 2016 Kentucky Derby 2013 Limited Release Kentucky Derby® Red Blend and new 2014 Stampede Red Blend Available Now Nationwide PROSSER, Wash., April 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Bring a taste of the Kentucky Derby® home with 14 Hands Winery! One of the top-selling wine producers in Washington state, 14 Hands is proud to release the bold 14 Hands 2013 Limited Release Kentucky Derby® Red Blend Columbia Valley and a brand new addition to their lineup, the robust 14 Hands 2014 Stampede Red Blend Columbia Valley. The 2013 Kentucky Derby Red Blend is a…

Business, Derby, Louisville, Sport April 11, 2016

Louisville Ky’s Kentucky Derby Museum offers ‘superfecta of tours’

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 11, 2016) – Kentucky Derby Museum is now offering the Around the Track Golf Cart tour, the superfecta of tours! Hop aboard the Museum’s deluxe golf cart and experience a whole new way to see Churchill Downs Racetrack. The tour is limited to just six guests, making it feel like your own personal tour of the track. Led by a knowledgeable Kentucky Derby Museum guide, the tour departs from the outside grounds, travels through the Paddock, and then heads rail side to take in the horses’ morning workout on the track. Next, guests will ride…

Business, Derby, Food and Dining, Louisville April 6, 2016

Louisville Ky’s Comfy Cow releases Derby Ice Cream line up

Louisville, KY, April 7, 2016 – The Comfy Cow announced today the release of their 2016 Derby Collection of ice creams. The new Derby Collection will consist of seven unique flavors that epitomize this world renowned event and its one-of-a-kind Louisville home. The collection will be available at area Comfy Cow scoop shops starting April 7th, while supplies last. The Derby Collection flavors are as follows:  Blackberry Mint Julep – A Comfy Cow twist on a legendary Derby favorite. Ripe, juicy blackberries are pureed into a syrupy delight to make the base of this “must try” ice cream. Add Fresh mint…

Derby, Events, Louisville April 6, 2016

Line up for Louisville Ky’s Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Parade is set

From www.kdf.org By Gary Stinson Louisville, KY. – The line-up is set for the 2016 Republic Bank Pegasus Parade. Floats and inflatable units participating in this year’s parade drew for positions at a special event April 5, 2016, at the Kentucky Center. “Fun for the Arts” will be the theme for the Derby Festival’s oldest event, which will feature approximately 100 units marching down Broadway on Thursday, May 5th. Said Kentucky Derby Festival President and CEO Mike Berry: “The arts and the Derby Festival go hand-in-hand in helping to form the cultural fabric of our community. Whether we are sharing an educational moment with…

Derby, Events, Louisville, Sport April 5, 2016

Basketball isn’t over yet in Louisville Ky

ROSTER RELEASED FOR DERBY FESTIVAL CLASSIC UK’s Brad Calipari to participate in All-Star Game April 5, 2016. Louisville, KY. The Kentucky Derby Festival will host some of the top basketball recruits in the country for the 44th annual Derby Festival Basketball Classic presented by Papa John’s on Friday, April 15. This year’s roster includes 18 players ranked in the Top 100 nationally by recruiting services Rivals.com,Scout.com and 247sports.com; McDonald’s All-American: Terrance Ferguson; UK recruit Brad Calipari; Indiana signees Curtis Jones and De’Ron Davis and University of Louisville walk-on Tyler Sharpe. The players will also participate in the Horseshoe Foundation Night of the Future Stars…

Business, Derby, I Was There, Jeffersontown, Louisville, Media, Music, Rick April 1, 2016

LouisvilleKY’s THE WEEK: 49 Trifecta, Jeffersontown’s Online Village, Uber’s Up

It’s April 1, you fool, and remember it’s just about 36 days until the Kentucky Derby, and things are picking up around here, in a good way. Guess Who’s Turning 50 This Year: There must be something I should bet on here. This week’s Rusty Satellite Show features Donna Brothers, the NBC pony back reporter who is COO of Starlight Racing and one of the all-time winningest women jockeys. She’s speaking at Maryhurst’s Journey of Hope Luncheon May 18. And there’s the artist Jeaneen Barnhart, who loves to paint horses and naked people, who’s opening a new show downtown this…

Business, Derby, Louisville, Sport March 31, 2016

Louisville Ky’s Churchill Downs reacts to Calvin Borel’s retirement announcement

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Wednesday, March 30, 2016) – Upon learning the news of Hall of Fame jockey Calvin Borel’s retirement on Wednesday morning, Churchill Downs Racetrack President Kevin Flanery issued the following statement: “Along with his three Kentucky Derby victories and his status as one of the most accomplished jockeys in Churchill Downs history, Calvin’s 20 years at our track were as notable for his relationship with our fans as his excellence on the track. Calvin rose to racing’s Hall of Fame from humble beginnings, and that was reflected in his ongoing relationship with our fans – and especially children. He…

Culture, Derby, Events, Louisville March 29, 2016

Louisville Ky’s famous boat race under a new set of rules this year

March 29, 2016. Louisville, KY. – The jousting has begun for the 2016 Great Steamboat Race set for Wednesday, May 4, on the Ohio River. At a press conference this morning, the tasks and scoring system that will determine the winner of the race was announced. Representatives of the Kentucky Derby Festival, the Belle of Louisville and the Belle of Cincinnati also participated in a sampling of “individual tasting mats” to select a different single-barrel bourbon to be served aboard each vessel for the event. With unanimous votes all around, the Four Roses barrel coded NS 80-6F was selected as…

Business, Culture, Derby, Events, Food and Dining, Louisville March 28, 2016

Local wineries win gold at derby festival judging in Louisville Ky

Louisville, Ky., – The Kentucky Derby Festival is pleased to announce the winners of the wine judging competition that was held Thursday, March 24, at The Ice House in Louisville. Judges from the American Wine Society gathered to score the 119 different wine samples from 11 Kentucky and Indiana wineries that entered into the competition. The wines were competing to be the best in the region and were scored on appearance, bouquet, taste/texture, aftertaste, and overall impression. The judging is part of the Kentucky Proud Kentucky Derby Festival WineFest in May. The following Kentucky and Indiana wineries won GOLD awards…

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