72°F12:10 AM Louisville Magazine's staff shared its reasons for loving the Kentucky Derby in the April issue. Now it's your turn...
In collaboration with Kynecktid, we took to the streets to discover your 138 top reasons for loving Derby.
Mobile devices have become a game-changer for many spectators of sporting events around the world. Not only can you capture memorable moments, but also instantly share your emotionally engaged moments with friends, family and the world in a matter of moments.
What stood out the most about Elton John's concert Friday night at the KFC Yum! Center was the headliner's amazing performance (full review coming soon). Second was the abundance of Louisvillians taking videos and photos with their cell phones. Here are some of the highlights from YouTube.
"Saturday Night's Alright (For Fighting)"
Rated as one of the top 100 events in North America, the Derby Festival's Opening Ceremonies is truly a sight to behold. Whether you're new to Thunder Over Louisville or a return visitor, the show never seems to grow old.
The day-long event kicks off the two exciting weeks of events that are part of the annual Kentucky Derby Festival. The Thunder Air Show dazzles the crowd with more than 100 planes, aerobatics teams, daring sky diving teams and breathtaking stunts.
Zappos is known for revolutionizing the online shopping world and with their Louisville based video team they have once again been many steps ahead of the curve by using funny but helpful videos to showcase their clothing products.
Dave Matthews Band headlined Sunday's HullabaLOU festival at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY. Dressed all in black, Dave Matthews himself exclaimed to the crowd, "I thought it would smell a little more like horse shit!" and then ripped in to "You might die trying".
A sunny late-afternoon provided the perfect backdrop for Colbie Caillat's sunny and pleasant performance on the Budweiser stage at HullabaLOU.
Bon Jovi came, performed, and, at least for the first half, practically dominated the first night of the HullabaLOU festival at Churchill Downs.
Bon Jovi took to the stage and opened with Lost Highway, getting the fans up and out of their seats and singing along, at least on they hey hey parts.
Train performed at HullabLOU's main stage Friday afternoon, going through all their hits and a couple songs from their current album. That's it. There simply wasn't too much too get excited about.
Of course, this was a performance from a band most well known for two songs (Drops of Jupiter and Hey, Soul Sister) that don't exactly make you want to get up, dance, and scream at the top of your lungs. That probably explains why they're heard on adult contemporary radio more often than other bands in Louisville.
With a laid-back, SoCal beach vibe, Colbie Caillat will perform her music tonight at HullabaLOU at Churchill Downs.
Pop rock artist Colbie Caillat, hailing from southern California, will perform in Louisville to promote her current release, The Breakthrough. That album made its debut on the Billboard chart at Number One and has remained on the charts in the year since its release.