by April Allman | Apr 29, 2021 | Derby
“When someone in your industry says ‘no’ to you, it is not a sign of failure; it is a chance to prove them wrong,” Dolly Lopez says. Life doesn’t feel easy for most preteens, but a preteen who moves from Cuba to the United States and leaves behind her mom, sisters,...
by April Allman | Apr 29, 2021 | Community, Derby
“Not being equal to our male counterparts is a totally made up thing that only benefits those who made it up and believe it,” Nadia Melaisis says. Since age 17, Nadia Melaisis has been working on crews in the painting industry. Not only did she have to learn the...
by April Allman | Apr 28, 2021 | Derby, Family
LaVergne Helton of Jeffersonville, Indiana, spent the afternoon racing horses with her grandkids, Roman Fritz, 7, of Louisville; and Navy Madison Jones, 6, and Knight Jones, 5, of Jeffersonville. Submitted photo. “And they’re off! First around the bend is the...
by April Allman | Apr 28, 2021 | Derby, Food
The Kentucky Burgoo Pasty from Chef Breanna Baker at 610 Magnolia. These local chefs are putting a new spin on traditional Derby-inspired foods. Kentucky Burgoo Pasty (above) by Chef Breanna Baker at 610 Magnolia: “If you plan on...
by April Allman | Apr 28, 2021 | Community, Derby
Elizabeth McCall Assistant Master Distiller, Woodford Reserve Brown-Forman There’s nothing like drinking a glass of fine bourbon — and Elizabeth McCall wants you to enjoy every sip. The assistant master distiller has been recognized for her work to grow rye grain in...
by April Allman | Apr 27, 2021 | Derby
Whether they’re creating the garland of roses, blending the perfect bourbon, educating the community about the history of horse racing, or raising money for charities by wearing sneakers with ball gowns, these women are the experts in keeping our traditions alive...
