Louisville Magazine

APR 2017

Louisville Magazine is Louisville's city magazine, covering Louisville people, lifestyles, politics, sports, restaurants, entertainment and homes. Includes a monthly calendar of events.

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70 LOUISVILLE MAGAZINE 4.17 KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL ® OFFICIAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2017 The Board of Directors and staff, our 4,000 volunteers and over 400 sponsors welcome you to one of America's greatest community celebrations. This whirlwind of colorful activities is a wonderful time in this community and we hope you enjoy it. The KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL is a private, not-for-profit, community organization dedicated to providing unique entertainment for the Greater Louisville area. Entertaining over 1.5 million people, the KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL is one of the nation's top festivals. With nearly 70 special events, there is something for everyone. NOW – SATURDAY, APRIL 29 NORTON SPORTS HEALTH KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL TRAINING PROGRAM. 6:00 PM. Kentucky Derby Museum. Sponsor: Norton Sports Health. Contributing Sponsor: Swags Sport Shoes. Media Sponsor: 102.3 The Max. 14-week Training program for the Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon/miniMarathon. For more info, log on to www. derbyfestivalmarathon.com . SATURDAY, APRIL 8 THE FILLIES DERBY BALL. Cocktails 6:30 PM. Call to the Post 7:15 PM. Queen's Coronation 7:30 PM. Dinner 8:00 PM. Dancing 9:00PM – 1:00AM. Louisville Marriot Downtown. Entertainment by The Sensations. Tickets $175 each, VIP Table of 10 is $2,500, includes dinner and dancing. Produced by The Fillies, Inc. Contributing Sponsors: Brown- Forman Corporation and Total Wine & More. Media Sponsors: TOPS Louisville and 102.3 The Max. For tickets visit KDF.org or call (502) 572-3856. Portion of proceeds benefits Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation. TUESDAY, APRIL 11 KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL FOUNDATION STUDENT ART CONTEST PRESENTED BY THE FILLIES, INC. 6:30 PM Reception. 7:00 PM Awards Ceremony. DuPont Manual High School. Awards ceremony for students in grades K-12 participating in the Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation's Student Art Contest. A Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation Event. Sponsor: The Fillies, Inc. Contributing Sponsor: Kentucky College of Art + Design at Spalding University. Media Sponsor: ARTxFM. THURSDAY, APRIL 13 KING SOUTHERN BANK KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL BOURBONVILLE SM . 6:00 PM. The Louisville Palace. Mix, mingle and enjoy Bourbon Specialty Drinks at the newest Kentucky Derby Festival event. Taste signature drinks from Kentucky's Bourbon distilleries, enjoy Bourbon-inspired cuisine and meet the Master Distillers. Tickets: $50 General Admission; $75 VIP Experience. General admission tickets include Bourbon and food tastings, commemorative glass and BourbonVille pin. VIP includes complete event experience, plus 5 p.m. early entry, theater tours, and premium gift bag. (21 and over only. Must present ID upon entry.) Tickets available by calling (502) 584-FEST or online at KDF.org . Sponsor: King Southern Bank. Contributing Sponsors: Liquor Barn and Falls City. FRIDAY, APRIL 14 HORSESHOE FOUNDATION KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL NIGHT OF THE FUTURE STARS®. 7 PM. NEW LOCATION: Indiana University Southeast Activities Building. Admission free with 2017 Pegasus Pin or Basketball Classic ticket. Tickets on sale at all TicketMaster locations, TicketMaster. com or call (800) 745-3000 or the Freedom Hall box office at (502) 367-5144. One-hour autograph signing session immediately following the event (2 items per person limit). Limited seating available. Sponsor: Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County. Contributing Sponsors: Papa John's and SoIN. Media Sponsors: B96.5 FM and SLAM Magazine. Supporting Sponsor: Dick's Sporting Goods. SATURDAY, APRIL 15 KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL BASKETBALL CLASSIC PRESENTED BY PAPA JOHN'S. 7 PM. Freedom Hall. Reserved Tickets $18 in advance ($20 at the door). $50 VIP Courtside Tickets (Limited Availability). Tickets on sale at all TicketMaster locations, TicketMaster.com or call (800) 745-3000 or the Freedom Hall box office at (502) 367-5144 (Includes facility fee). Sponsor: Papa John's. Contributing Sponsor: Horseshoe Foundation of Floyd County. Media Sponsors: 99.7 DJX, B96.5 FM, and SLAM Magazine. Supporting Sponsor: Dick's Sporting Goods. Broadcast live on WDRB. SATURDAY, APRIL 15 – SUNDAY, APRIL 23 GIVE A DAY: MAYOR'S WEEK OF SERVICE. Citywide week of volunteering to help others. Help make Louisville the most compassionate city in the world. Individuals, companies and groups can volunteer online at MyGiveADay.com . Agencies and organizations that have projects needing volunteers can also add their information to the website. MONDAY, APRIL 17 KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL FOUNDATION PRO-AM GOLF TOURNAMENT. Noon Tee Time. Wildwood Country Club. Team entries $2,000. Individual entries $500. Entries open to the public, includes lunch, golf with local pro, cocktail reception following tournament and gifts. Contributing Sponsor: KPGA. Media Sponsor: 1450 & 96.1 The Big X. Prize Sponsor: Horseshoe Southern Indiana. A Kentucky Derby Festival Foundation event benefitting the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. A portion of the entry fee is tax deductible. Contact Jon Pollock at jpollock@kdf.org or (502) 572-3833 to register. THURSDAY, APRIL 20- SUNDAY, APRIL 30 STOCK YARDS BANK KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL $1 MILLION DOLLAR HOLE-IN-ONE GOLF CONTEST SM. April 20-April 29: 10 AM – 8:30 PM, Closed April 22, April 30: 10 AM – 5 PM, Semi-finals 6 PM. Seneca Golf Course Driving Range. $1 per shot and free for spectators. April 23: Jr. Day – Under 18 get 2 shots for $1. April 24: First Responders and Veterans Day get 2 shots for $1. April 25: Ladies Day – Ladies get 2 shots for $1. Senior Special Weekdays 10 AM – 2 PM, 62 and up get 2 shots for $1. Grand Prize: $1 million. First Prize (if no Hole-in-One): $5,000. Sponsor: Stock Yards Bank. Contributing Sponsor: Metro Parks & Recreation. Media Sponsors: WLKY TV, 840 WHAS and Insider Louisville. FRIDAY, APRIL 21 KENTUCKY DERBY FESTIVAL THEY'RE OFF!® LUNCHEON. 11:30 AM. Tickets: $680 Table of 8 or $85 each. Galt House East Grand Ballroom. Official Kentucky Derby Festival kick off luncheon. Contributing Sponsors: Active Heroes, Fifth Third Bank, Kentucky Blood Center, and Kentucky Proud. Media Sponsor: Business First. Guest Speaker: TBA. To purchase extra copies call 625-0100 or e-mail circulation@loumag.com The Perfect Gift for all your Derby Guests Your Best Bet for All Things Derby From large corporate functions to your own Derby party, we've got you covered.

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