May 2011
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LTIMA CONNOISSEUR CLUB EVENTS
RACIDA POLO Altima connoisseur club brands host launching of Gracida Polo
Legendary polo player Carlos Gracida, winner of every important tournament in the world invited Altima Connoisseur brands to launch Gracida Polo— Polo—a luxury brand slated to become an icon in the international Polo world. Over 100 guests attended the by-invitation only reception held at International Polo Club on Friday, April 15th . G2 Investment Group and Forbes Private Capital Group understood the legacy behind Carlos Gracida and the value of a brand bearing his name.. “We invited luxury brands which authentically reflect the rich history and tradition of polo,” said Gracida
Brandon Phillips & Robert Riva
Carlos Gracida & son
Regina, Carlos, Marin Kim & Trevor Nielsen
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Whitney Baldwin, Kendall Deflin, Ashley McIntosh
Arvo Katajisto & Roberto Riva
Richard & Diana Horowitz, Jim Pappas
Sarah Scheffer and Tommy Morrison
Maria Boyazny & Robert Forbes
Ruben Gracida, Skey Johnston, Siobhan Gallagher, J.J. Celis
Luxury brands such as Black River Caviar, Caviar a Siberian Ossetra wild farm-raised in Uruguay and Domodimonti Wines, Wines a natural wine produced by scientist and ‘renaissance man’ Dr. Francesco Bellini were among the luxury brands featured at the event. Zina Mashem, Mashem President of Emperor Brands presented Carlos Gracida with a prized bottle of Giorgio Gucci Cognac and manned the customized ice-luge bearing the Gracida Polo logo from which chilled shots of Emperor Vodka flowed through. Alpa Luxe, Luxe purveyors of the finest cashmere and vicuna products, displayed their wares and presented a gorgeous vicuña scarf to Robert Forbes, of Forbes Capital Management.
THE LEGEND
Sonia Velasquez, Velasquez Journalist and TV producer presents Gracida Polo Click here to view:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7g8nMIUg04g&feature=channel_video_title
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wiss Temptations…….LE Temptations…….LE ROSEY— ROSEY—-A school for life... Institut Le Rosey,—the internationally renowned Swiss Rosey
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boarding school—-held a reception for prospective students and their parents, at the Epic Residences Sales Center on April 20th. Norma Quintero, and her daughter Alessandra who will be experiencing the Camp Classique this summer, invited a group of fellow students and parents to meet Jacques Bounin, Bounin Director of Admissions and local alumni of the legendary school. Fifteen-year-old Jose Gomez, Gomez from Venezuela is attending camp for the second time and will be attending Le Rosey next fall as a sophomore. “Once you experience it you want to go back for more,” said Jose. Others attending the informative reception included Carla Albarran, Monica Gomez, Cheryl Plotkin Lopez, Beatriz Plotkin; David Moore; Chuck and Chris Gaspari with their children Jonas and James; Olga Ortiz Mera and her granddaughter Camillee Gaillard; Diane Kisner; and alumni Didier and Louise Stickel, Stickel Maribel Alvarez, Alan Rabinovici and Gabriel Rabinovici. For more information: Log on to www.rosey.ch
While the kids are away, the parents play….
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lpine Adventure The Gstaad Palace Way The most fabulous and coveted hotel in the world now offers special guests an unparalleled experience—an opportunity to indulge in utmost luxury and experience an authentic Alpine mountain experience.
The Gstaad Palace invites you to experience Gstaad as an ‘insider’ insider’ through this unique offer — the glamour of this illustrious hotel is a given, but the opportunity to experience the local charm without compromising comfort and luxury is the perfect gift for a loved one. Enjoy a 2-night stay in a divine Double Deluxe Room at the world renowned Palace Hotel and experience a 1-night stay at the charming Walig Hut located 1,700 meters above Gsteig boasting a breathtaking view of Gstaad and the Saanenland.
Rate per person (including half board) starts at CHF (Swiss Francs) 1,660 Offer is available June 16-September 11, 2011 (subject to availability) Visit: www.palace.ch for more personal assistance Call 561 833 8283 or email maribel@altimainternational.com
Guests will enjoy exquisite Swiss dishes prepared for breakfast and dinner at Le Grand Restaurant— Restaurant— one of the most esteemed restaurants in the world. Guests will also receive access to the Palace Spa with an indoor swimming pool, saunas, steam baths, an outdoor pool with jacuzzi and an olympic outdoor pool.
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illage Camps in its 40th summer, welcomes children and teenagers to its award-winning day and residential summer camps in Switzerland and 5 other countries.
Two-week residential camps for 7 to 18 year olds are organized in Switzerland, England, France, Austria, China and Canada offering a great variety of focused programmes in the areas of languages, sports, arts, culture and leadership. Since 1972, Village Camps' esteemed reputation is based on the guiding principle of Education through Recreation. Experienced and caring counselors (in ratios of 1:6) inspire campers to participate enthusiastically in all activities, learn and improve skills and languages, make valuable new friendships and have an enriching summer camp experience full of extraordinary memories and a high take-home value! Log on to www.villagecamps.com “One of my favorite memories was rock climbing. It was hard but we laughed a lot. It was special meeting people from around the world. I loved it and want to go back “ said Grant Scheffer
ALTIMA CONNOISSEUR CLUB EVENTS AT BiCE
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‘Tino’ at the bar
ig Dog Ranch Rescue Guest Bartender Bash featuring Reality T.V. personality, Robert ‘Tino’ Riva The fundraiser to benefit Big Dog Ranch Rescue held on Thursday, April 21st at Bice raised over $10,000 and secured homes for over 10 puppies. Over 400 guests came to support guest bartenders which included local luminaries Tiffany Cloutier, Anthony Brusca, Nicole Haboush, Vince Norman, Meg Weinberger, Lauree Simmons, Byron Russell & Dr. Robert Roy. A last-minute commitment from Oxygen’s Love Games Season 2 TV reality show personality, Robert Riva, Riva to appear as ‘guest bartender’ added an additional ‘buzz’ among the younger set and helped make the event a huge success. Robert Riva is one of the fifteen bachelors challenged on Love Games which premiered Monday, April 18th.
David Knight and Meg Weinberger
Prince Michel de Yougoslavie, Jonathan Gladstone and Roberto Riva
Prince Michel de Yougoslavie and Luis Garcia
Tiffany and George Cloutier
Special guests included H.R. H Prince Michel of Yougoslavie, Diane Kisner, John and Susie Christiansen, Lori Stoll, Lauree Simmons, Veronica and Luis Garcia, Farah Mullen, Steve Grace, Kim Riso, Philip DeBerard Esq., Denise Roussel, President of the Scottsbluff, Nebraska Humane Society, John Aman and David Knight.
Allison Deberard with Puppy
VIP guests enjoyed generous samplings of Black River Ossetra Caviar, Cheney Brother’s famous shrimp cocktail, and samples of SX specialty cocktails. AlpaLuxe, AlpaLuxe purveyors of the finest vicuna and cashmere accessories offered a sneak preview of their exquisite wares soon to open on Worth Avenue. Photographs taken by Pia Starr Inc. Diane Kisner and Robert Riva with Black River Caviar
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oyal Capital Management LLC
Private Client Group welcomed guests to a presentation on “Secure Secure your lifestyle & legacy’ at BiCE Ristorante, Palm Beach on May 5th. The event, hosted by Diane Kisner, Kisner Director of Client Relations, introduced to individuScott Diament Jonathan Hyett & Jim Pappas & Cynthia Van Buren als interested in learning about the atypical single point resource opportunity the team of professionals at Joyal Capital Management Private Client Group created for those who have accumulated significant wealth.
Brad Milhauser, Jonathan Hyett, Diane Kisner & Richard Joyal
Renée and Carlos Morrison
For more information or to schedule a formal introduction, please contact Diane Kisner at 561-910 7526 or via email at dkisner@joycapmgt.com Luis and Veronica Garcia & Brad Milhauser Guests enjoyed complimentary wine and caviar tastings compliments of Domodimonti Wines & Black River Caviar. AlpaLuxe offered a sneak preview of the exquisite vicuna and cashmere collection .
Phillipe Desizio, Barbara Savini, & Thomas
Log on to www.alpaluxe.com to purchase at special prices before the Grand Opening of their boutique on Worth Avenue.
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ltima Connoisseur Club celebrates more legends and icons… Upcoming events sponsored by Altima Connoisseur Club Brands
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rinces Ball II A Masquerade Gala To benefit
Lifeline New York
Takes place in the presence of Their Royal Highnesses Crown Prince Alexander, Crown Princess Katherine, Prince Peter, Prince Philip, Prince Alexander and Prince Dimitri Friday, May 13, 2011 9:00 PM —1:00 AM Cipriani 110 East 42nd Street, New York
www.princesball2011.charityhappenings.org
Tribute to the Legend Sammy Davis Jr. Celebrity Red Carpet Event (by-invitation-only)
May 16th McCormick & Schmick’s 206 North Rodeo Drive . Beverly Hills, Ca Los Angeles Among the many celebrities attending: Sir Steven Spielberg, Eddie Murphy, Ving Rhames, Eddie Griffin, Cedric The Entertainer and Clint Holmes For sponsorship or other information: Email : craig_owens@hotmail.com
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his summer, Caribou Club members and invited guests are welcomed to a Private Event
The event will take place on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. Sponsored by Altima International & Altima Connoisseur Club Brands
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ltima Connoisseur Club Brands
www.blackrivercaviar.com Log on and use M20 at check out for 20% discount Altima Connoisseur preferred price
www.alpaluxe.com
www.emperorsbrand.com