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JULEP: Benefit forcancer research packsthem in at the Galt House

Continued from Page D1 auction. “I’ve had the chance to visit the cancer center all the time and I’ve developed a relationship with (the people there),” said Strong, who attended the event with his wife, Victoria, who wore a gorgeous, floor-length, pink gown. “So this is agreat op- portunity to support the cause.” Arquette arrived in Louis- ville just before the party and said he was looking forward to “having agreat time.” Hawk said it was his first time visiting Louisville for the Kentucky Derby and said he chose to attend The Julep because of the importance of raising money for cancer research. “Project Runway” champ and fashion designer Chris- tian Siriano also walked the red carpet, much to the de- light of several female Julep Rodney Atkins and his band perform for guests at The Julep at the Galt House Hotel &Suites on attendees who were able to Friday. talk fashion with him. PHOTOS BY JAMES CALVERT/SPECIAL TO THE COURIER-JOURNAL Ambassador Shabazz, producer,writer,speaker and eldest daughter of Malcolm X, also attended, as did actor and Louisville native Conrad Brooke Duvall and “Project Runway” star Bachmann. and local designer Gunnar Deatherage Also drawing alot of atten- favor the same color scheme. tion was Stephanie Decker, the Henryville, Ind., mother who lost parts of both legs while protecting her children in the March 2tornadoes that ravaged Southern Indiana. Many people chatted with Corey Miller from the show “L.A. Ink” has a Decker,who wore astunning companion reveal some of his work. black dress. “She’sjust amazing,” said Kendra Owens of Louisville, who attended with her boy- friend, Chris Hughes. “It was nice to mingle with some of the celebrities, but Ireally enjoyed getting achance to meet Stephanie Decker.She is so inspiring and strong.” After the reception and dinner,guests danced to live music until about 1a.m. Organizers said The Julep was sold out, with nearly 900 people attending. “We were pleased to see so many of our friends, as well as see many new faces this year,” said Jill Scoggins, one of the organizers. “We look forward to seeing everyone next year.” Emmy-winning actress Doris Roberts meets University of Louisville football coach Reporter Antoinette Konz can be Atkins on the redcarpet. Charlie Strong takes abreak from the reached at (502) 582-4232. TV personality Star Jones sparkles. gridiron.

UNBRIDLED: Inauguralevent at Galt House is called an unbridled success

Continued from Page D1 Palmer,respectively. Haysbert said he loves the Derby for ever we can find it,” he said, laughing, “the pomp and circumstance of it.” He referring to himself and his wife, singer/ said he also was looking forward to songwriter Margo Rey. “This is liquor- drinking an authentic mint julep at Chur- spinning, buzz-making madness.” chill Downs, hoping areal mint julep White and Rey were among the multi- would taste better. tude of celebs who walked down the “The one Ihad before went down like 200-foot red carpet at the first Unbridled jet fuel,” he said. Eve party Friday night at the Galt House Several sports stars also graced the Hotel &Suites. red carpet, including NFL Hall of Famer Surrounding the red carpet were Warren Moon, who shared his opinion on several “specialty bars,” boasting cock- the athleticism of horse racing. tails and food, and proceeds from the “The horses are more athletes than event benefited Blessings in aBackpack, the jockeys,” Moon said. “The horse is an organization that fights childhood doing all the work.” hunger by sending needy elementary Some stars were on the lookout for school students from 37 states and three other celebs throughout the weekend. other countries home from school with a Beverly Hills Real Housewife Dana backpack full of food every weekend. Wilkey said at the bash that she hoped to Aportion of the proceeds also went to find Ashton Kutcher in the Churchill the Les Tu rner ALS Foundation and the Downs grandstand Saturday. American Cancer Society to combat “I’m single, so now it’sOK,” said Alabama’sRandy Owen performs with his band at Unbridled Eve, held at the Galt House prostate cancer. Wilkey,who called off her wedding to Hotel &Suites on Friday. PHOTOS BY TYLER BISSMEYER/SPECIAL TO THE COURIER-JOURNAL Some of the party’splanning commit- businessman John Flynn earlier this tee members have been affected by year. prostate cancer,and Alabama’sRandy Orange County Real Housewife Vick- Owen, who performed for guests at the ie Gunvalson had other advice for wan- gala, also is aprostate cancer survivor, nabe housewives at Derby: “Keep the said Tammy York-Day,who co-chaired other housewives away.That way there’s the event with her sister Tonya York no fighting.” Dees. Instead of bringing her fellow Orange “For an inaugural event, we were County castmates to the Derby City, absolutely thrilled,” York-Day said Sun- Gunvalson had her son, Michael, in tow. day. “In terms of what we imagined, we Rapper-turned-actor Ice-T and his were very pleasantly surprised to sell wife, Coco Austin —both of whom star out.” in the “Ice Loves Coco” show on E! — “The Bachelor’s” Bob Guiney talks with The York sisters also hosted Derby- made it to the party late but said the next guests in the Archibald Cochran Ballroom. prelude events in Nashville and Los day on the Derby red carpet that they Angeles to create buzz for the bash. enjoyed Unbridled Eve nonetheless. Roughly 800 people attended the Ice-T,who also plays Detective Oda- party Friday,which also included 100 fin “Fin” Tu tuola on “Law &Order: Spe- live and silent auction items. cial Victims Unit,” said filming for the “And it’sabsolutely good for the city,” show wrapped up just in time for the York Dees said. couple to get on aplane and make it to Celebrities who attended included Kentucky. Dennis Haysbert, who has been featured “The party is aparty as long as your in TV shows “The Unit” and “24”; reality friends are there,” Ice-T said. “We had TV star Aubrey O’Day,who is on “The fun.” Celebrity Apprentice”; and Oscar Nuñez Oscar Nuñez, of “The Office,” chats after and Kate Flannery, “The Office” stars Reporter Emily Hagedorn can be reached at Actor GeoffStults, from “,” the redcarpet walk with his wife, Ursula who play Oscar Martinez and Meredith (502) 582-4621. walks the redcarpet. Whittaker.