The VIPP Report: The return of the event that gives you a little spice, style and soul

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DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING RESPONSE THESLICE RETURNS BIGGER AND BETTER WITH A NEW LOCATION IN WEST LOUISVILLE

With the Kentucky Derby right around the corner, the city is preparing to host racing fans with hospitality, food and some of the best drinks from the mint julep to a good bourbon on the rocks and now you can get all of these things plus much more with the return of TheSlice-Spice, Style & Soul on Saturday, April 25th from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

We had to move the event from the parking lot of St. Augustine Catholic Church at 13th and Broadway to the Center for African American Heritage, 1701 West Muhammad Ali Blvd to accommodate vendors, sponsors and the number of guests that attend the annual event. This year’s theme is “A Salute to a More Compassionate Louisville”. Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy music provided by The Unlimited Band.

There will be plenty of food from chefs all over the city and for the first time a wine tasting.

Tickets are $60.00 in advance and $70.00 day of event. You can also purchase a table for eight (8) for $600.00. You can purchase them at St. Augustine Church@(502) 584-4602; Better Days Records in The Lyles Mall, JAM BUSTERS at 4906 Popular Level Road in Newburg or at the Kentucky Derby Festival offices in Old Louisville or Online via The Slice Event Site at: http://www.thesliceoflouisville.org.

Hosea Mitchell, The Slice Charities of Louisville President & CEO says “We’ve missed you and we are excited to announce that this year’s event is definitely bigger and better. We will have entertainment and some special guests throughout the evening. This signature annual fundraiser of The Slice Charities of Louisville, Inc. which makes grant awards and donations to assists social services organizations and education throughout West Louisville and Portland.”

To keep with our theme as a compassionate city, Ms. Asia Ford will be one of our special guests.   She captured the hearts of not only our city but the world when a photo was taken of her trying to complete the marathon and a police officer came to her aide and assisted her to the finish line.   She’s actually competing the morning of the 25th at the KDF miniMarathon and then will attend our event that evening.

If you would like to setup an interview with Hosea Mitchell please contact VIPP Communications at 502-582-7716 or by email at sshanklin@vippcommunications.com.

TheSlice-Spice, Style & Soul started in April 2002 as a modest festival featuring fantastic food and live jazz, blues and R & B music in a unique and elegant atmosphere to welcome in the Derby season in West Louisville. Today, the annual signature fundraiser of The Slice Charities of Louisville, Inc. is touted as one of Metro Louisville’s most outstanding official Kentucky Derby Festival Events.

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 The Slice Charities of Louisville, Inc. is an independent, inner-city focused, public charity that raises funds and makes grant awards to support the ever increasingly crucial “safety net” that today exist only because of the compassionate efforts of the nonprofit social service organizations serving West Louisville and Portland which provide: emergency food, prescription drugs, housing and utility assistance, and after-school programs.

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The VIPP Report: Pre-Derby Event Introduces The Community To The Art of “Sippin Tea”

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IT’S A NEW LIFESTYLE FOR PROFESSIONALS

What’s the first thing you think about when the words “Sippin Tea” are brought up in a conversation?  There are so many things that probably come to mind and most likely all of them are correct.

The Sippin Tea Company presents “Sippin Tea in Seersucker” on Thursday, April 16th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 8UP Elevated Drinkery & Kitchen at 350 W. Chestnut Street, part of Clay Commons in the South 4th Street district.

Come join the “Sippin Tea” team for an upscale casual event on the rooftop of 8UP overlooking the downtown Louisville as the city prepares for Thunder Over Louisville.  The pre-Derby event is the kickoff of two weeks of activities.

Guests will get to enjoy Sippin Southern Cocktails from Jefferson’s Bourbon & Midnight Moon with Sean Thibodeaux and sampling appetizers by Jacob Coronado.

Sippin Tea is a branded lifestyle focusing on the spirits, traditions, and apparel of Sophisticated Southern living. Our mission is to provide Lifestyle Events highlighted with a branded line of apparel and accessories that accentuate our Southern Heritage/Pride, but create a lifestyle that transcends demographic location.

The professional but casual setting will attract business leaders looking for new networking opportunities while enjoying the evening an intimate crowd atmosphere.

Bring plenty of business cards and wear your best seersucker because you will be eligible to win a Sippin Tea Gift basket.

We would like to thank the following sponsors for their support: Retirement Management Services, LLC, Empower Retirement and Mass Mutual 401k.

To learn more about the Sippin Tea Company go to www.sippinteacompany.com.  Follow us on Facebook at  www.facebook.com/sippinT and on Twitter @SippinTea1 to receive updates and win merchandise and tickets to events throughout Louisville.  To learn more about the venue go to www.8uplouisville.com.

The VIPP Report: Birdgang Brand adds another feather to their cap

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A THREE YEAR MARKETING PARTNERSHIP IS INKED WITH LOUISVILLE SPORTS PROPERTIES

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(Louisville, KY) Locally owned Birdgang Brand Clothing has reached a 3 year deal with Louisville Sports Properties, a division of Learfield Sports. The multi-year deal allows Birdgang to market their products at some of The University of Louisville’s biggest venues, such as the KFC Yum! Center, Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium and Jim Patterson Stadium, and creates an opportunity for the brand to increase visibility and brand awareness. Specifics of the partnership include advertising in the University of Louisville football and men’s basketball gameday program, baseball inning sponsorship, scoreboard marketing and tabling opportunities.

The Birdgang Brand team is focused on bringing urban fashion to the sports apparel arena, and the relationship with Louisville Sports Properties allows them direct access to Louisville fans. The clothing line is founded by two members of the rap group Nappy Roots, Brian “Buffalo Stille” Scott and Ronald “Ron Clutch” Wilson. Scott is the founder and Wilson serves as the co-founder of the brand. Scott says “Birdgang is a culture, not a company. The Cardinals fans who represent their beloved team deserve a better quality shirt. We don’t want to just be successful; our goal is to make history, and this deal puts us well on our way!”

“We are excited and optimistic by this partnership with Birdgang Brand Clothing,” said Louisville Sports Properties General Manager John Penny. “The Birdgang Brand brings a unique partner and product to the fans of Louisville Athletics and we are confident this relationship will only enhance the demand for Birdgang Brand apparel.

Birdgang will have a table full if prizes and giveaways for the upcoming U of L vs. UK baseball game at Jim Patterson stadium Wednesday April 8th.

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Birdgang Brand Clothing is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky and is a high fashion sports apparel company centered around the University of Louisville Athletics. Birdgang Brand Clothing is supported and approved by the University of Louisville, and is officially licensed by the Collegiate Licensing Company, (CLC). Birdgang Brand Clothing can be found at JD Becker, Fan Outfitters and/or Cardinal Authentic.. To learn more about the Birdgang Brand and find vendor information, visit www.wearebirdgang.com.

Louisville Sports Properties is one of nearly 100 collegiate properties managed by Learfield Sports. Learfield’s rich history includes four decades of developing trusted, long-term relationships with some of the most revered institutions and associations in the world of college sports. The company has prominence in all of the major conferences and titles the prestigious Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup. Learfield represents collegiate institutions, conferences and arenas for their respective multimedia rights and sponsorship initiatives, and offers these partners with professional concessions and ticket sales, licensing and trademark consulting and digital platform expertise through its owned companies. To learn more about its history, businesses and job opportunities, please visit www.learfieldsports.com.