Happy Anniversary to US!
Kentucky Monthly celebrates 20 years of bringing you the Commonwealth’s rich history and culture more
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Forging Beauty
Matthew and Karine Maynard use their artistic ‘handwriting’ to create breathtaking metal works more
'Suriously' Funny
Lexington principal’s humorous videos on school life have developed a national following more
Raising Awareness
Surprisingly little is known about idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a degenerative lung disease more
Recipe of the Month: August 2018
Shakshuka – Chef Max Balliet of Pizza LUPO in Louisville provides the recipe for this dish with a Mediterranean flair more
For the Love of the Land
Austin Musselman continues his family tradition of land stewardship and hospitality at Ashbourne Farms Photos by Andrew Hyslop more
A Trip Through Time
Tired of 2018? Visit the Jane Austen and Kentucky Highland Renaissance festivals this summer and escape into the past Text and Photos by Joel Sams more
Lace, Crystals, Tulle & TLC
Renee Miller searches each bride’s heart to create the perfect gown more
Boarding Bats
Lexington entrepreneurs build classy accommodations worthy of nature’s exterminators more
Making Fond Memories
Chef Madeleine Dee mixes culinary expertise and travel experiences into her intimate eatery more
Happiness Found: A Cupcake Odyssey
Pedaling penman Kirk Alliman travels the Commonwealth on a quest for cupcake bliss more
Anthony Neff
A Life Interrupted
A chance discovery at Kentucky’s unique Vietnam Veterans Memorial triggers memories—and questions more
Riding High
Third-generation jockey Tyler Gaffalione reflects on his first mount in the Kentucky Derby. more
Silver & Spice
Lexington couple succeeds at love, life and business by following their passions more
Harrison Hill
Capturing the Glory
Pulitzer-prize winning photographer Bill Luster shares some of his favorite images from recent Kentucky Derbys. more
Damian Buttle
Green Living
Berea’s Ecovillage provides sustainability and support for nontraditional students more
Missions of Mercy
Volunteer groups provide free medical and dental care at a Frankfort clinic and on annual visits to Honduras Photos Courtesy of Dr. Roger Strunk more
Natural Playground
Pine Mountain Settlement School puts visitors in touch with nature, while boosting the local economy Text and Photos by Kim Kobersmith more
The Basketball Ticket Saga
Decades ago, WKU boosters bet on a “sure thing”—with predictable results more
Perfect Fit
For The Miss Fits, powerlifting is just the beginning of overall well-being Photos by Abby Laub more
Gene Burch
Resplendent Roadway
Old Frankfort Pike is unmatched for breathtaking beauty and equine history Photos By Gene Burch more
In the Footsteps of the Pioneers, Part II
Kirk Alliman takes his trusty bicycle on a trip to Kentucky’s beginnings more
Destined to Design
Liz Toombs travels the country sprucing up Greek houses on college campuses. Text and Photos by Sarah J. Dills more
Doug Jackson
The Couple Who Writes Together
Authors Liz Curtis Higgs and Bill Higgs meld their differing personalities into a Christian version of yin and yang more
In the Footsteps of the Pioneers
Kirk Alliman takes his trusty bicycle on a trip to Kentucky’s beginnings, Part I more
A Century of Marines
For the Campbells of Dayton, serving as “The Few, The Proud” is part of their heritage more
The Comeback Crop?
Once prominent in Kentucky’s agricultural industry, hemp is being cultivated again in the Commonwealth by farmers for research projects more
Tiny Wonders
Louisville museum boasts one of the world’s largest collections of historic miniatures. Photos by Wales Hunter more
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A Tale of Two Cultures
A love of wine, food and farming inspires Katy Groves-Mussat and Hubert Mussat of the Farmer & Frenchman Winery more
Opportunity Knocks
Berea-based program provides struggling women with an education and a sense of self-worth more
Spirited Tales
Historic Buffalo Trace Distillery has been the site of some ghostly encounters over the years more
Making Bourbon Makers
Louisville’s Moonshine University offers courses in producing Kentucky’s world-famous drink more
Keep Calm & Brass On
Vince DiMartino and the Lexington Brass Band enlighten, engage and entertain listeners more
In the Spotlight
A guide to our top picks for Kentucky’s rich and varied performing arts season more
Family Creed
Shelbyville distillery blends modern science, time-honored techniques and family history more
Lush Legacy
Today’s Bernheim Forest is designed to regenerate itself—and the spirits of its visitors more
Education Evolution
The Kentucky Community and Technical College System offers paths to a job or a degree more
Core of the Commonwealth
The “world’s largest apple pie” serves as the star attraction at Casey County’s Apple Festival more
Happy 225th Kentucky!
As Kentucky celebrates its 225th birthday, we’re taking a look forward. We asked several knowledgeable people, “what will Kentucky be like in 2042?” You may be surprised by some of the answers. more
Capturing the Capitol
In these images from The Kentucky State Capitol Building, a book by renowned architectural photographer Thorney Lieberman slated for release this fall. more
Two for Ten
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the Kentucky Voices series, Danville’s Pioneer Playhouse is bringing back Elizabeth Orndorff’s Death by Darkness and debuting Angela Correll’s Guarded, the sequel to her previously produced Grounded. more
Boys to Men
Louisville-based Manhood Journey and Trail Life USA partner to help involve fathers with sons more
2017 Reader Recipe Contest Winners
Each year, Kentucky Monthly asks readers to submit their favorite original recipes for our annual Reader Recipe Contest, and they comply, sending in plenty of offerings promising delectable delights. more
The Art of the Souffle
Author and Photographer Lindsey McClave provides the lowdown on this sometimes-tricky dish more
Pedaling for Pie
Foodie on two wheels Kirk Alliman samples 69 slices of delicious Kentucky culinary culture more
A Head for Business
Elizabeth Kizito’s cookies—and her marketing genius—have made her a fixture in Louisville more
Quintessential Kentucky Foods
Certain foods are known far and wide as Kentucky-bred as well as Kentucky-loved. We asked our Facebook fans where to find these faves, with informative results. more
A Place in the Heart
CNN correspondent and former Kentucky “First Baby” Pamela Brown remains attached to her home state more
24 Hours in... Danville
In this installment of “24 Hours in …” our writer visits Danville and gives you the scoop on what to do, where to eat, what to see and where to stay. more
A Tale of Two Doctors
For physicians Nick Dedman and Jack Hamman, retirement is not on the horizon more
Reel-y Delicious
Louisville-based Shuckman’s Fish Co. & Smokery is always looking for what’s next more
Pitch-Perfect Paintings
Former pro pitcher Richard Sullivan combines a love of baseball with artistic talent more
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