Kick off Derby week with an evening of Kentucky traditions during a Bourbon Bluegrass Picnic at the Brown Hotel this Friday. Starting at 6:30 p.m., guests are invited to the Brown Hotel’s renovated Roof Garden for a breathtaking view, live music, craft cocktails and Hot Browns from chefs James Adams and Dustin Willett. In addition, Wild Turkey’s “Buddha of Bourbon” Jimmy Russell will lead a tasting of Russell’s Reserve Bourbon and hold a Q&A session. Tickets include a welcome cocktail, heavy hors d’oeuvres and bourbon flight.