
Meet the innovators and the disruptors, the movers and the shakers, who are shaping the future of Kentucky and some of its best-known industries, like music and bourbon. In this short interview series, we’ll meet some of the state’s top personalities and learn how the traditions of Kentucky have helped influence them and the work they do.
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Kentucky Moments
Crafted With Color
Episode 301
Especially known for his brightly colored “Kentucky Crafted” art, emerging artist Sebastian Duverge gains his inspiration by often walking Louisville’s Cherokee Park and through local green spaces. His use of bold, vibrant colors and joyful elements of nature can be seen throughout his collection of paintings, paper weavings and watercolor mosaics.
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Kentucky Moments
A Musical Atlas
Episode 302
Feel the beat of Lexington’s bilingual folk opera group, CornBread & Tortillas. See how their cross-cultural collective of Appalachian, Andean and Latino artists incorporates instrumentals and traditional dance to share each member’s global heritage to the Kentucky community through the power of song and storytelling.
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Kentucky Moments
Divine Intervention
Episode 303
Local restaurateur, Vilson Qehaja, shares his story of restoring the historical building of an iconic church in Bowling Green to bring a unique dining experience for locals and visitors alike. Named after Qehaja’s wife, Anna, the head chef and co-owner, Anna’s Greek Restaurant serves up authentic Greek cuisine and warm hospitality under restored stained glass windows of theological vignettes.
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Kentucky Moments
Bonded By Bourbon
Episode 304
Dispatch to Bardstown, aka “The Bourbon Capital of the World,” for the award-winning Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience at Heaven Hill Distillery. There, you’ll find warm Southern hospitality paired with artisanal barrel-aged bourbons. Director of Visitor Experiences Jeff Crowe offers a glance into why the Heaven Hill Bourbon Experience has been awarded the “Global Icon Visitor Attraction of the Year” by Whisky Magazine.
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Kentucky Moments
Homegrown Garden Guru
Episode 305
A true steward of the land, Lexington local and garden designer, Jon Carloftis, replicates the beauty of Kentucky’s natural landscapes in his fine gardens. Incorporating the richness of the land, the textures and colors of native trees and plants, hear Jon’s story as he shares some of his favorite projects and outdoor spaces throughout Kentucky.
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Kentucky Moments
At The Finish Line
Episode 306
From the military to selling shoes, Will Rivera retired from the army to Elizabethtown, KY to establish a new career and pave a new path. Now the proud owner of Running Soles, the veteran and ultra-marathon runner helps customers find their best running shoe for life’s many pursuits—especially trail running through Kentucky’s Burnheim forests and lush trails.
