“We danced our off last night,' he told the Courier Journal.Fun Home: A Family Tragicomic is a graphic memoir by Alison Bechdel tracing her journey from young girl to young adult as she comes to grips with her own lesbian sexuality, her father Bruce’s (most likely) suicide, and his secret homosexuality or bisexuality that he kept hidden throughout his life while having affairs with underage boys.

'And we’ve been trying to get here for two decades, and we’re finally here.'Ĭatching up with Harrison on Saturday at Churchill Downs, he called the party 'unbelievable' and praised the array of live performances throughout the evening, from country to R&B to alternative rock. 'He’s been a part of this and told me, first of all, how fun it is, and second of all, how great of an organization it is, how much they give,' Harrison said. I know the students it will affect, they will so greatly appreciate it.'Īnother first-time party-goer Chris Harrison, known for his many years hosting 'The Bachelor,' was finally lured to Kentucky by Unbridled Eve regular and former bachelor Bob Guiney. 'I know this gala is dedicated to Blessings in a Backpack, and that is something that’s so incredible because I was just with third-graders. 'Tonight comes back to the whole idea that Kentucky people love to give back,' she said. You may like: Neon colors, bold accessories and brightly colored hats stand out at 2023 Kentucky Derby 'I think what it is you get out of a dark car, it's a long drive, and then you see all the lights and everyone is smiling and you get energized and excited,' he told the Courier Journal as he made his way on the red carpet at the Barnstable Brown Derby Eve Gala.Īfter entering the red carpet at the foot of the driveway, celebrity attendees, and anyone else lucky enough to snag an invitation to the exclusive party, made their way to Barnstable Brown's home up the steep and winding driveway and onto the dancefloor in the tented backyard. You may like: 'I love it here.' Stars grace the red carpet at Churchill Downs for the 2023 Kentucky DerbyĪctor Justin Hartley agreed.

'Now this is what I call a house party,' exclaimed comedian Bill Bellamy pointing toward Barnstable Brown's hillside mansion in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville. Conde Nast ranks this elegant event 'One of the Ten Best Parties in the World' and for good reason. Lousville's most famous Derby Eve party has been held for 34 years in the private home of Patricia Barnstable Brown.

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