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Bardstown Bourbon

Business, Food and Dining, Louisville September 6, 2017

Bardstown Bourbon Company expands to become one of the world’s largest bourbon distilleries

Expansion to six million proof gallons makes it one of the largest bourbon distilleries in the world     Bardstown, KY (September 6, 2017) – The Bardstown Bourbon Company (“BBCo”) announced today the expansion of its capacity to allow production of up to six million proof gallons – a move that will make it one of the largest bourbon distilleries in the world. With an annual production capability of nearly 100,000 barrels, BBCo will provide needed capacity for its customers in its Collaborative Distilling Program, take on a select few additional customers, and meet the needs for its own brands. BBCo anticipates the…

cardinal football

Louisville, Papa John's Cardinal Stadium, Sport, Tom Jurich, Uncategorised, University of Louisville September 5, 2017

LouisvilleKY’s Cards hit the road this Saturday

Story and photos from www.gocards.com LOUISVILLE, Ky. – With all the theatrics from the football season opener in the rearview mirror, the focus for the University of Louisville has turned to the Atlantic Coast Conference opener at North Carolina on Saturday in Kenan Stadium. “We’re going to work on a lot of things to get ready for this weekend, to go on the road and play North Carolina, a team that looks good on video,” UofL head coach Bobby Petrino said. “They look good on video, they run the ball well and we got two quarterbacks again to prepare for. Defensively, they’ve got…

bourbon and beyond

Events, Food and Dining, Louisville, Media September 1, 2017

Louisville’s Bourbon & Beyond Announces The Daily Beast as Official Media Partner

See The Video Premiere Of Bourbon & Beyond Team At Buffalo Trace Distillery Selecting Single Barrels To Be Served ONLY At Bourbon & Beyond Special Labor Day Weekend Offer Provides 30% Off All Ticket Levels   Louisville, KY., – Bourbon & Beyond, created by Danny Wimmer Presents, announces The Daily Beast as the official media sponsor of the inaugural festival. Held at Champions Park in Louisville, Kentucky the weekend of Saturday, September 23 and Sunday, September 24, it gives attendees access to top chefs, bourbon experts and world-class musicians for two full days. The Daily Beast’s chief cocktail correspondent and editor of the publication’s “Half Full” section, Noah Rothbaum, will be present onsite at the Bourbon & Beyond Festival offering exclusive programming throughout the weekend, including: “Noah’s & Fred’s Drinking Tunes” Come to The…

The Hartford

Business, Louisville, Non-Profits September 1, 2017

The Hartford Names LouisvilleKY Among 100 Cities With Highest Home Fire Risk, Pledges Support

*A home fire is reported in the U.S. every 86 seconds and 33 percent of home fires are started by children 6-9 years old *The Hartford brings Junior Fire Marshal® program to the city and will donate a total of $20,000 to the school district and fire department for fire safety education HARTFORD, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–According to The Hartford’s Home Fire Index, Louisville, Ky. ranks No. 89 among the 100 U.S. cities with the highest home fire risk.2 As part of the 70th anniversary of The Hartford’s Junior Fire Marshal program, which is one of the country’s oldest corporate-sponsored public education programs, The…

kindred

Business, Louisville, Non-Profits, Uncategorised August 30, 2017

LouisvilleKY’s Kindred donates $50,000 to help hurricane victims

LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Kindred Healthcare, Inc. (“Kindred” or the “Company”) (NYSE: KND) today announced that the Company will make a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross in support of recovery efforts from Hurricane Harvey in Texas and across the Gulf Coast. The Company is also supporting its employees through its HOPE Fund, a tax-exempt charitable organization that was established to provide monetary assistance to Kindred employees experiencing financial hardship due to a catastrophic life event. “We are focused on doing everything necessary to support our team in Houston to make sure that our sites of service are operational, our patients…

kentucky derby marathon

Derby, Events, Louisville August 30, 2017

New Perks for LouisvilleKY’s favorite miniMarathon and Marathon

Louisville, KY.   – Registration for the 2018 Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon and Marathon presented by Walmart and Humana opens online at DerbyFestivalMarathon.com on Tuesday, September 12, at 9:00 a.m. EST. New this year, the Festival is kicking off registration with 24 hours of deals which include: the lowest prices of the season, new VIP upgrades and exclusive apparel. Plus, the Festival has created a new Race Referral Program which could earn runners free registration for next year’s event.   Said Shanna Ward, Race Director, “Being one of the first to register on September 12, will not only guarantee your spot in the race, but will also get…

bowman field aviation heritage festival

Culture, Events, Louisville, Non-Profits August 30, 2017

LouisvilleKY’s Bowman Field to celebrate heritage

      Louisville, KY, – -Historic Bowman Field is an aviation, architectural, and civic treasure. To celebrate and promote this wonderful community resource, Bowman Field will be combining the Aviation Heritage Festival from last year AND the Spirit of 45 event to create the first Bowman Field Aviation & Military Heritage Festival. This event, slated for Oct. 14-15, will feature rare vintage aircraft and warplanes from all over the United States, a 4- mile run around the airport presented by Independent Pilot Association benefiting Reach for Kids., military vehicles and equipment, military memorabilia, past war anniversary exhibits and more.   Bowman Field, established in 1920, has the…

craft beer throwdown

Culture, Events, Food and Dining, Non-Profits August 28, 2017

LouisvilleKY’s 1st Annual Craft Beer Throwdown coming up soon

Louisville, KY (August 28, 2017) – Six local breweries are doing their part to end youth homelessness in our community by competing in the 1st Annual Craft Beer Throwdown on Thursday, September 7th. This new event is a benefit for the Coalition for the Homeless and will be held in the Louisville Executive Aviation hangar at Bowman Field from 6:00pm – 10:00pm. For a $20 online donation in advance or $25 at the door, attendees can taste six brews made exclusively for this event and vote for a winner. The winner will receive a custom-engraved mash paddle to display at their brewery and a year’s worth…

Louisville Zoo polar bear

Culture, Education, Events, Green, Louisville August 28, 2017

Busy Month at LouisvilleKy’s zoo

LouisvilleKY., – September is a busy month at The Louisville Zoo. Here’s what’s going on:   Sept. 9 7th Annual WAKY Rock N’ Roll Reunion Concert 1 p.m. in the Oasis Field Take a trip back in time with the best of 60s and 70s local bands when they get together for one huge concert. FREE with Zoo admission or Louisville Zoo membership. Bring a chair or blanket. Food, beer and wine will be available for purchase. 12:55 p.m.         National Anthem by The Doo Wop All Stars 1 p.m.                 The Epics 2 p.m.                 Wulfe Bros. with Sherry Edwards 4 p.m.                 Doo Wop All Stars…

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Derby, Louisville August 28, 2017

Search is on for LouisvilleKY royalty for Kentucky Derby Festival

  August 28, 2017 Louisville, KY. – The Kentucky Derby Festival is searching for new royalty! The application process for the 2018 Royal Court opens online TODAY, at KDF.org. Young women from Kentucky or Southern Indiana who are full-time college students (in at least 2nd year) are eligible. The deadline for submissions is October 15.   The Festival’s Royal Court is a great opportunity for any talented young woman to earn scholarship monies, as well as serve as an official ambassador for the city and the Kentucky Derby Festival in the spring. The program is not a beauty pageant. Each member of the Royal Court receives two $1,000…