Hell or High Water
My dad, Kevin Brothers, has been to every Kentucky Derby since 1971. He grew up just a couple of blocks from Churchill Downs. Some of his earliest memories are Derby related.
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Pizzazz Professionals
The Pegasus Parade’s annual traipse down Broadway is Louisville’s oldest Kentucky Derby Festival event, filling the streets with celebratory sights and sounds since 1956. This year’s march marks the 57th year for the event, as a host of sponsors and … Continue reading
Mint Condition: The history of The Julep
In the days of yore, no beverage inspired more flourished prose or fervent debate than the Kentucky Derby’s very own mint julep. Some have even posited that a clueless Yankee’s addition of nutmeg started the Civil War. More than a … Continue reading
Unsactioned Events Calendar
SOME (other) Things to do during Derby season As every local knows, the Derby celebration is a month-long bourbon-tinged party filled with brunches, galas, and drinking lunches. And that it begins the first week of April.
Mama Likes…The Derby!
OK, Mama doesn’t really like The Kentucky Derby all that much, but Mama does enjoy spring and any excuse to get the kids outside. With that in mind, I bring you the Derby edition of Mama Likes, focusing on three … Continue reading
An Outside Chance
I didn’t give the Kentucky Derby much thought before I moved to Louisville. For most of my adult life, I lived in New Orleans.
Mama Likes…The Circus
Step right up, circus lovers, you have much to look forward to this March. You may not find lion tamers or clowns at either of these circuses, but you will find local amateur performers, most of whom are kids!
In Search Of…. A Perfect Valentine’s Date
There’s no other holiday I dread as much as Valentine’s Day.