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Contributors After a PR and marketing career of more than 30 years, Delle Willett is finally pursuing her dream of being a journalist. She’s keeping up her PR skills as advisor to the American Society of Landscape Architects, San Diego chapter, and the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy. Delle is currently helping her husband build their third airplane, a RV–14, which they plan to fly around the U.S., seeing the sites and visiting friends and family. In addition to her responsibilities as FINE Magazine’s Executive Editor, Emily Glaser is a passionate freelance writer and editor. Though her recent projects have ranged from proofreading manuscripts and consulting manuals to penning creative non–fiction on topics like Mark Twain and Cheerwine, her true passion lies in travel writing. Visit asilaywriting.com for a selection of samples and to contact Emily regarding creative projects. Former Metropolitan Opera violinist Erica Miner has had a multi–faceted career as an award– winning author, screenwriter, arts writer and lecturer. Her San Diego Opera reviews and interviews have appeared on the music websites LAOpus.com, BroadwayWorld.com, USBachtrack.com and OperaPulse.com. She resides with her French husband in their Carlsbad chateau. Jess Yacovelle is a recent graduate from The George Washington University with a degree in English and Creative Writing. She currently works as a San Diego– based freelance writer. Her writing interests include hockey, dance and theater. 22
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Deanna Smith’s innovative approach to making gluten– free breads and pastry was inspired by her three–year– old cousin and is driven by perfection. With passion for food and family she created the impossible: delicious gluten–free bread. Today her hard work continues at Deanna’s Gluten Free bakery in Escondido, California, with her staff of 20+ to keep up with the demands of her clients, who range from Jimbo’s Markets to Seasons 52 Restaurants to Disney. deannasglutenfree.com
Keith Turner is a freelance automotive journalist who has worked as a writer and editor for many daily newspapers and dozens of magazines throughout his career. He was a member of the team that won the Pulitzer Prize for Meritorious Public Service in 1989 and also has won numerous writing and public relations awards in his career. He founded The Family Car and Green Family Car automotive review services and produces a video automotive review channel on YouTube (The Family Car). Moving to and falling in love with San Diego from the Bay Area in 2000, Robin Satterwhite has explored the county through her work in PR and Marketing, as a writer and as a matchmaker/ life coach. When not working on career pursuits, Robin enjoys international travel, education, volunteering and all that San Diego County has to offer. Bob Morey has been writing for over 20 years, covering a wide range of topics from veterans and political issues to lifestyle and events. Bob got his start writing commercials for a production company in Los Angeles that lead him to work on several screenplays. He now resides in San Diego, where he is working on his first novel.
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54 The Home Stretch San Diego’s Best Home Retailers 56 Modern Family
From the Family Room to the Kitchen... Global Influence is Making its Impact
60 Planting Passion
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H O M E & S T Y LE
40 Holding Your Horses
FRONT & CENTER 32 Going Topless
New Range Rover SUV Drops the Top
36 Sunny With a Chance of Powers
Solar Power Spreads Across San Diego
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ART & SOCIET Y 72 Social Scene
H E A LT H & B E AU T Y 44 Care Package
78 Star-Crossed Dancers
The Most Beautiful Makeup Packaging to Dress Up Your Vanity
38 Mr. Jones and Me
68 Everything but the Kitchen Sink The Home Chef ’s Kitchen
City Ballet’s Romeo and Juliet
80 At This Stage...
Marty Burnett Sets the Scene for North Coast Rep and Ellenstein’s 100th Show
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82 The Hands of God
64 Artful Aperitifs San Diego’s Most Beautiful
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THE FLOWER FIELDS When: Throughout April & May Where: The Flower Fields, Carlsbad Fifty acres of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers transform the landscape into The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch in Carlsbad, California. The flowers are in bloom for six to eight weeks each year, early March through early May. theflowerfields.com
JOHN LEGUIZAMO: LATIN HISTORY FOR DUMMIES When: April 5th–17th Where: Mandell Weiss Theatre Class is in session with John Leguizamo’s new one–man show, Latin History for Dummies. Leguizamo brings 500 years of Latin history to the stage, from the Aztec and Incan Empires to World War II. It’s a hilarious and satirical take on time and overlooked histories. lajollaplayhouse.org CONSTELLATIONS When: April 9th–May 8th Where: Sheryl & Harvey White Theatre, Conrad Prebys Theatre Center Explore the possibilities of life in Nick Payne’s Broadway hit. Constellations explores the different possibilities for Physicist Marianne and beekeeper Roland, who meet at a party and may—or may not—fall in love, depending on the smallest
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JEREMY SICILE–KIRA’S INNER DIMENSIONS When: April 11th–23rd Where: Space4Art San Diego local artist, Jeremy Sicile-Kira, a non– verbal, autistic artist with synesthesia—a condition where he sees letters, words and emotions in color—will present his first curated solo art exhibit, Inner Dimensions. Jeremy has the ability to read people’s colors and then take what he sees to create beautiful works of art. The show is taking place during Autism Awareness Month at Space4Art in Downtown and will run through Saturday, April 23rd. WAY DOWNRIVER: WILLIAM FAULKNER’S “OLD MAN,” ADAPTED BY EDWARD MORGAN When: April 13th–May 8th Where: North Coast Repertory Theatre In classic Faulkner style, a massive flood of the Mississippi River brings two lost souls together, bound by nature but separated by prejudice. You won’t want to miss this exciting West Coast premiere. northcoastrep.org TAX DAY HAIR PARTY When: April 15th Where: Eufora Headquarters On Friday April 15th, Eufora will be hosting a Ladies Night, offering complimentary blow– outs from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Eufora Headquarters,
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3215 Executive Ridge in Vista. Through this “Tax Day” hair party, FINE Magazine readers can indulge in some much deserved R&R. All tips given to stylists will be donated to Childhelp, the largest organization dedicated to helping victims of child abuse, neglect and at–risk children. eufora.net
6 in A minor: Tragic. Without intermission, this is the purest form of Mahler’s masterpiece, showcasing the joy and beauty of human life. sandiegosymphony.org
MADAMA BUTTERFLY When: April 16th–24th Where: San Diego Civic Theatre Puccini’s masterpiece, Madama Butterfly, is brought to life by the San Diego Opera. Amidst the cherry blossoms of Nagasaki, a young woman makes a stand to support herself as a geisha after her disgraced father takes his life. sdopera.org
Board the Hornblower for their popular, pup-friendly Pet Day on San Diego Bay, a tail-wagging good time! Once a year Hornblower invites dogs to cruise for free with their owners. People board for just $24 per ticket, and guests are also encouraged to contribute a gently used blanket or towel for animals at the Helen Woodward Animal Center. hornblower.com
MUCH ADO ABOUT MUSIC: SHAKESPEARE AND THE SYMPHONY When: April 17th Where: Copley Symphony Hall The Symphony’s season finale will draw inspiration from the great works of Shakespeare. In collaboration with the The San Diego Shakespeare Society, and featuring top area junior high and high school music students “side by side” with San Diego Symphony musicians, this will be a literary and musical night to remember. sandiegosymphony.org
MISSION FEDERAL ARTWALK When: April 30th–May 1st Where: India St. & W Date St. Mission Federal ArtWalk returns to Little Italy for the 32nd annual celebration of San Diego’s rich arts and culture landscape. More than 300 fine artists show and sell their work at this annual festival that brings every facet of visual and performing arts together on April 30 and May 1. artwalksandiego.org
JAHJA LING CONDUCTS MAHLER When: April 29th Where: Copley Symphony Hall The incredible Jahja Ling brings Mahler’s Symphony No.
16TH ANNUAL PET DAY ON THE BAY When: April 30th Where: The Hornblower
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As a 17 year veteran real estate attorney and broker, Maria Rosino– Miracco established Premia Realty Group to add an additional level of service that most of the traditional real estate brokerages don’t offer. Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Maria offers the unique perspective of a native Californian, but as a first–generation Italian American she also brings to the table a worldly aspect. Although not common here in California, there are other states and countries where attorneys are instrumental in real estate transactions. Consulting a realtor® who is also an attorney is essential because there are many pitfalls that may arise even in the most typical real estate transactions. Maria was inspired to become a realtor® after practicing as a real estate attorney and saw how complex real estate transactions had become. She decided to become a broker in order to help both sellers and buyers in having a positive experience when dealing with one of the most overwhelming transactions in a person’s lifetime due to the number of laws and regulations involved. There simply is no comparison to what the combination of a real estate attorney and realtor® brings to the table. If you are selling a luxury home, Maria customizes a marketing package for you in order to attract the greatest pool of buyers both domestically and internationally and to ensure that the property is showcased in the light consistent with the beauty and distinction of the home itself. On the buying side, Maria will listen to your needs and employ her extensive market knowledge to scout out the right home and put together a deal that uniquely positions your chances to get your offer accepted.
When Maria’s not devoting herself to her clients, she loves to spend time with her husband of 15 years, Luke, and their three daughters, Sofia, Michela and Julianna. Maria’s biggest inspirations in life are her children. They have taught her that no matter what curve-balls life throws your way there is always a way to make life better. According to Maria, having and raising children is one of the most rewarding, beautiful and amazing accomplishments that you can achieve in your lifetime. She has been blessed to have the hearts of angels around her each and every day that enlighten, empower, encourage and inspire her to achieve a better life.
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LA JOLLA MUSIC SOCIETY PRESENTS: NEW YORK PHILHARMONIC When: May 4th Where: Copley Symphony Hall America’s oldest orchestra, the New York Philharmonic, will perform pieces by masters Beethoven and Sibelius. Conducted by Alan Gilbert, the orchestra’s Music Director since 2009, the internationally– acclaimed orchestra will amaze. sandiegosymphony.org
GATOR BY THE BAY When: May 5th–8th Where: Spanish Landing Park San Diego’s 15th annual Gator By The Bay is the largest, most authentic Louisiana–themed music and food festival this side of the bayou! This year’s 30
festival will feature four days of live music with over 90 musical acts and special performances on seven stages, along with 10,000 pounds of crawfish trucked from Louisiana. gatorbythebay.com CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL When: May 7th Where: San Diego Botanic Garden Treat the mother in your life to some chocolate at San Diego
Botanic Garden’s famous Chocolate Festival. With dozens of delicious chocolate tastings, a chocolate fountain and demonstrations, this is a family– friendly event sure to tantalize your tastebuds. sdbgarden.org
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JUNIOR LEAGUE OF SAN DIEGO FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL When: May 7th Where: La Jolla Cove Food and wine lovers get ready, it’s the Junior League’s Food & Wine Festival! It’s a delightful derby affair with over 50 of San Diego’s best restaurants and beverage purveyors. jlsdfoodandwine.com
NAVY’S BAY BRIDGE RUN/WALK When: May 15th Where: San Diego Convention Center The Navy’s 29th Annual Bridge Run/Walk is your opportunity to view the entire city of San Diego from the peak of the Bay Bridge— on foot! Partnering with the Navy Gold Star Program, the Run/Walk will honor surviving family members of service members who lost their life while on active duty, and you can show your appreciation for their sacrifice by participating in this year’s “I Run to Remember” campaign. navylifesw.com/bridgerun
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here’s nothing quite like experiencing the wonders of Mother Nature to evoke the passion and play of your inner wild child, and there’s no better way to do so than going topless in the style and comfort of your own rugged, yet luxurious, off–road capable, four–wheel drive convertible. Coming to the U.S. market this spring, a brand new member of the iconic Land Rover family sprints onto the sales floor with the sprite and sporty look of an SUV, cross–bred with a sleek and sexy hot rod convertible. The 2017 Range Rover Evoque Convertible is designed for fun in the sun—or snow or mud —during the day, then cleans up nicely for a stylish evening out on the town. (Continued on pg. 34)
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2610 Lewis Lane, Carlsbad Village, 92008 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1804 sq feet. $725,000 Live close to what matters most. Take up surfing, wine tasting, triathlons, or just take your dog for a walk to the beach. This home offers plenty of room for your bikes and kayaks. Keep the cars in the garage when you are this close to fantastic restaurants, the train station, playhouse, farmers markets, sunsets, and of course...World famous beaches! Low maintenance landscaping means you can lock the door and travel. Life is short, live in Carlsbad. www.2610LewisLane.com
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Be the most popular member of your family! This amazing home is west of 5 and a short distance to downtown Carlsbad and the BEACH! Plenty of room for surfboards and kayaks. Impress your friends with the ultra-luxurious German Gaggenau appliances throughout the kitchen. Practice for your next triathlon in your very own lap pool, then relax in the hot tub after the event. Claustrophobic s will enjoy the tall ceilings, huge master bathroom, expansive yard, and open floor-plan.
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Clockwise from right: The Evoque’s interior is designed around the new, high–resolution 10.2–inch touchscreen with InControl Touch Pro; like all of Range Rover’s models, the Evoque can handle a range of conditions; specialty features, like Oxford leather seats with 12–way electric memory, define the sleek interior.
And everywhere the Evoque meanders, heads are already turning to check it out—especially those of women who are interested in combining style with substance to prove that, much like themselves, their ride is much more than just a pretty face. The angular exterior of the two–door design—reminiscent of a lady’s high cheekbones—gives the Evoque the look of a vehicle in motion, even while standing still. Its skirt is lifted well above most street–dwelling sedans, allowing for a splash through knee–deep water when the mood and moment strike your fancy. Designed with a special Z–folding roof system that lets the outside in at the mere touch of a button, the Evoque is ready for fun at a moment’s notice. The acoustically insulated crown opens and closes in less than 20 seconds, even if you’re cruising at speeds of up to 30 mph. “The Range Rover Evoque Convertible is a convertible for all seasons,” says Gerry McGovern, Land Rover Design Director and Chief Creative Officer. “It is a unique combination of design leadership and world–class engineering that adds another dimension to the Range Rover Evoque name, further enhancing its desirability and appeal.”
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As the fifth member of the Range Rover family, and the first ever 4X4 convertible, the highly desirable new model combines traditional Range Rover luxury with a distinctive four–seat design and versatile storage. In order to minimize rollover risk with the top down, Land Rover has designed a special Roll–Over Protection Device that deploys a pair of hidden roll bars within 90 milliseconds of an accident to help create a survival space for passengers. Unlike most convertibles, the roof system does not impede upon cargo space as the Range Rover offers a generous trunk for traveling and camping gear, and the fabric roof is the longest and widest currently fitted to any vehicle on sale today. Once the roof is lowered, discreet hinged panels located at the rear of the interior fold flush to conceal the mechanism, ensuring Evoque’s contemporary lines retain a clean and uncluttered appearance. The Evoque convertible is available with Land Rover’s full suite of lightweight, all–aluminum, four–cylinder turbocharged gasoline and diesel engines. Diesel power comes from Land Rover’s 2.0–litre Ingenium engines, which provide highly efficient and refined performance with fuel economy of up to 55 mpg and low CO2 emissions.
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At the heart of the high–class cabin is a new, high– resolution 10.2–inch touchscreen with Jaguar Land Rover’s next–generation infotainment system, called InControl Touch Pro, featuring highly–responsive and super–fast seamless smartphone integration, door–to–door navigation, 3G connectivity and a premium sound system. Noteworthy features include Xenon headlamps with LED signature and automatic levelling, 18 inch, 7–spoke “Style 706” wheels with a sparkle finish, 5–inch screen for driver information in the instrument cluster, Oxford leather seats with 12–way electric memory for driver and passenger, 660 W Meridian surround sound system with 12 speakers plus subwoofer and tri–color ambient mood lighting. The base Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price for the Range Rover Evoque Convertible is $51,470, including destination fee, while the top–of–the–line Evoque Convertible featuring the HSE Dynamic package retails for $58,270, including shipping. The next time the mood strikes for some outdoor adventures without sacrificing luxury, drop the top and start roving over your favorite range with the full confidence that you can handle whatever Mother Nature has in store.
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SUNNY WITH A CHANCE OF POWERS
SOLAR POWER SPREADS ACROSS SAN DIEGO By Celia Taghdiri
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ith our famous sunshine in San Diego across seasons, our city is an ideal target for solar power. But in addition to abundant sunlight, San Diego also has one of the highest electricity rates in the country. It’s no surprise that many local businesses, school districts and residents have “solar fever” and are upgrading from traditional electric systems to solar power. Saving some hard–earned cash while promoting a cleaner environment is a win–win. According to SDG&E, San Diego is one of the highest ranking cities for solar power installation. Currently, more than 25,000 of SDG&E’s customers have rooftop solar. Home solar installations reduce electricity rates, a persuasive fact that convinces homeowners to either purchase or lease solar panels. With the lease option, the solar provider installs and owns the panels and wiring, and the homeowner pays a monthly fee to the solar company. Regardless of your decision to buy or lease, depending on the size of your system and home, solar panels can reduce your energy bill from 20 percent up to 80 percent. Another bonus: residents and companies investing in solar and other clean energy programs are eligible for federal tax credits through the end of 2016. So how exactly is sunlight converted into electrical energy? According to the Center for Sustainable Energy, solar photovoltaic systems capture sunlight and convert it into electricity to be used in homes for general appliances, lighting and charging electrical cars. Solar system installation costs range from $20,000 to $40,000, depending on the size. Websites such as solar–estimate.org help interested homeowners determine the size of their system based on energy usage. Fortunately, installed solar panels don’t require much maintenance. The biggest disadvantage of solar is, of course, its limitation to generate electricity during daylight hours.
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A residential home with mounted energysaving solar panels. (Below) Rooftop solar panels installed on a commercial building.
And why is solar power favored by the environmentally– conscious? The panels help resist greenhouse gas emissions and make us less reliant on fossil fuel. Non–renewable electricity is derived from coal and natural gas, which are limited resources and environmentally hazardous. Not to mention, burning fossil fuels to create energy contributes to global warming and pollution. But solar doesn’t just benefit homeowners. School districts and businesses in San Diego have begun taking advantage of solar generated electricity too. According to Michael Simonson, Assistant Superintendent for the Escondido Union High School District (EUHSD), reducing energy usage has been a priority for the District since 2012. By summer 2016, solar panels will be installed throughout the sites in EUHSD. “Rather than spending precious dollars on the rising costs of electricity, our District wanted to take steps to ensure the majority of expenditures remain student–focused. To this end, our solar initiative will provide us with greater budgeting control against increased utility costs over the next twenty years, while at the same time reducing our impact on the environment.” Vista homeowner Bev Pardi was elated when she received her first SDG&E bill after solar panel installation. “Our SDG&E bill continued to increase, so we decided to contact Solar City. They installed the rooftop panels. We agreed to purchase our electricity from them at a fixed rate for the next twenty years. So we didn’t lease or purchase our system, but stabilized our kWh. Our usual bill was around $350 a month, and our first solar bill was only $66. We are definitely enjoying the extra cash every month!” With our famed sunshine, San Diego is an ideal location for solar energy. Thanks to recent innovations, technology and options for installation, going solar is becoming even more widespread across our sun–drenched city.
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Mr. Jones and Me RANDY JONES CONTINUES TO DEFINE PADRES BASEBALL By Bob Morey
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or us San Diegans, there are few memories we recall with greater fondness than those warm summer nights spent with my our families watching the Padres take the field— some of us are even lucky enough to remember those early golden years. There were many fan favorites in those early days, like Ollie Brown and Dave Winfield. There was mighty Nate Colbert playing at first base and smashing balls all over the field (he still leads the Padres with career home runs). There was also a young pitcher named Randy “Junkyard” Jones, who first appeared in in a Padres uniform in June of ’73. When he was on the mound, the fans filled the stands. In 1975, Jones won 20 games, and in 1976 he went 22–14 while winning the Cy Young Award. In fact, Jones had a 16–3 record leading into the all–star break, a record that stands to this day. FM: Who were your influences as a child and your baseball idols? RJ: Growing up in Southern California, my boyhood idol was Sandy Koufax. I used to watch him pitch in the ‘60s and dream about being on the mound myself. When did you know professional baseball would be your career path? I remember pitching my first game when I was 7 years old. I realized right after that game I wanted to play baseball the rest of my life. I chased that dream all the way through high school and college until I finally arrived in a San Diego Padre Uniform in 1973. In 1975, I had the honor of being the first Padre pitcher to pitch in an All–Star game. I pitched the final inning and got the save. In 1976, 40 years ago, I started and won the All–Star Game. That same year I was honored with the National League Cy Young Award. Today your sport of choice seems to be golf. How long have you been playing? I’ve always enjoyed playing golf since I was a kid. I never took my game too seriously, but carried a five handicap for many years. Unfortunately, due to the years, that handicap has doubled, but I still love the game. I’ve always said, I play golf only to remind
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myself how easy baseball is to play. Golf is a very humbling game. Tell us about the Randy Jones Invitational Tournament you recently launched. In the past 40 years, I’ve played in hundreds and hundreds of charity golf tournaments and put my name on too many of them to count. I enjoy giving back to the charities and communities where I live. That has led me to starting the Randy Jones Invitational. Instead of helping one charity, we combine to help over 250 charity golf tournaments by inviting the winners to play in our championship format tournament for free. I’m one of the many San Diegans that miss your Randy Jones All American Sports Grill that used to be in Hazard Center. Are there plans to re–open a new one? I’ve truly enjoyed being in the BBQ restaurant business in the past. The last venture, the Randy Jones Sports Grill, was very rewarding, but when you combine this with BBQ Stands at Padre games the last 25 years, it was a bit too much of a workload. You are on the air on both radio and television, toss in the golf tournaments, there is also the Randy Jones Foundation that is very active in the communities it serves—where do you find the time to juggle it all? I love to stay active in the community and will continue to do so. The Randy Jones Foundation has been established with a mission to make a difference in the lives of military kids whose parents are deployed overseas, by involving them in all kinds of outdoor activities, like going to Padre games, taking them fishing or giving them golf lessons. Very few of us get to live out our childhood dreams; Mr. Jones is one of those fortunate few who have done so. He was even the first Padre Player to have his number (35) retired. With the 2016 MLB All–Star being played this year in San Diego at Petco Park, it will also mark the 40th anniversary of Mr. Jones’s All–Star win. To see how you can get involved with Mr. Jones’ charity, please visit www.randyjonesfoundation.com.
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Peacefield Farm in Temecula exemplifies the range of equestrian landscaping utilized by Wynn–Smith.
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an Diego–based landscape architect Tim Smith has a special niche. He creates spaces for horses and people, and is one of only a few landscape architects in the country who specializes in designing equestrian environments. Equestrian landscaping is something that goes back to Smith’s roots. “Equestrian work is something that I’ve always loved. I grew up in an equestrian family and lived part of my life on a horse farm in Kentucky.” Smith gained practical experience while working at his father’s farm, Pegasus Stud, in Lexington, Kentucky—the renowned equestrian capital of the country. Add to that his experience working at the Keeneland and Fasig–Tipton auctions and studying the many farms for which his father, an equine veterinarian, worked, and you can understand Smith’s
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passion for the equestrian lifestyle and its landscape. Today, Wynn–Smith Landscape Architecture, founded by Kelly Wynn and Tim Smith in 1993, keeps it in the family. Smith’s practical experience is compounded by advice from his brother Jeff Smith, a farm manager in Versailles, Kentucky, and his father, Dr. James D. Smith, a retired veterinarian of equine medicine at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. While Smith was studying landscape architecture at the University of Arizona, it dawned on him that he had a unique skill. Understanding horses as well as he does, he knew he could provide special insight into the equestrian world that most landscape architects are missing. “And so I realized that I could work with horses, be around (Continued on pg. 42)
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After growing up around horses and studying landscape architecture, Tim Smith decided to combine his passions and design equestrian landscapes.
horses and also work as a landscape architect,” he said. And being a landscape architect gives Smith the opportunity to do what he loves: integrate his love of art, design, the environment and horses, all in a day’s work. “Horse farms are a wonderful opportunity because I get to do large–scale master planning, sometimes a thousand acres, and detailed design of the smaller spaces as well. I get large–scale site planning and the scale of residential all in one.” Designing a horse farm is like designing a little “Horse farms are a wonderful opportunity community; you have to understand everything that happens on a horse farm. That usually includes because I get to do large–scale master planning, a boarding facility, pastures, paddocks, corrals and roads to plan. Roads have to take into account the sometimes a thousand acres, and detailed design circulation of pedestrians, horses, cars, delivery of the smaller spaces as well. I get large–scale site trucks—people who may not always be paying attention. And then there are different types of planning and the scale of residential all in one.” barns and at least one residence, plus housing for employees on the larger farms. There are also different scenarios you have to plan for depending on which type of horse is on the farm, he left out. “Sometimes our clients will tell us they need as well as their purpose. Is it a boarding facility or a training something and after a good discussion about why, they may facility? Is it a public or private boarding place? Is it for racing realize they don’t need it after all. For example, in areas with thoroughbreds or training Arabians? How do you hide some great climate, a barn may not even be needed, depending on of those necessary, but unattractive, pieces while keeping them what type of activities will take place. Barns really aren’t the conveniently located? And don’t forget about the smell. And healthiest places for horses, so if you don’t really have to have poisonous plants. And drinking water. them, I suggest solving that need in other ways.” Smith realizes that for every horseman, there’s a different A local example of Smith’s work is Peacefield Farm in opinion about how to do something. On most projects, Smith Temecula, California. Working with owners John and Jerry is the lead design consultant who starts the project, doing all of Amerman and their daughter, Anne Amerman, Wynn–Smith the sensitive site planning—safety, efficiency and aesthetics, as created the original master plan for Peacefield Farm in 1995 and well as environmental sensitivity—before bringing in architects, continues to work with them on each new phase of development. engineers, biologists and artists as needed. Throughout the Sitting on 63 acres, Peacefield Farm specializes in design process, it’s important to Smith that the client remains rehabilitating race and performance horses that come to them involved so that the project reflects not only his vision, but meets from all over the country. Horses stay at Peacefield for two the needs and desires of the people who will be using it. “As our to three months and sometimes longer. Some of these horses interaction with the client expands, and after studying the site’s even live on the farm year–round. natural characteristics, such as locale, soils, vegetation, terrain, There are currently 60 horses enjoying the quiet, restful winds, sounds, smells and views, the vision for the project begins environment at Peacefield. The farm was designed to promote to unfold uniquely to that site,” says Smith. improvement in physical and mental health. Throughout the site Wynn–Smith has long recognized the need for landscape you’ll find areas for visitors to stop and enjoy garden spaces while architects who are not only creative with site planning and design, watching their horses. The gardens are botanical displays of native but also understand the behavior and needs of horses and those and drought–tolerant plantings fed by efficient irrigation systems. who work with them. “Each site has its own unique conditions, As he grows in his understanding of horses, Smith admits, and the more you appreciate the nuances, the more the project “I have learned how incredibly sensitive they are. They are so becomes about sculpting than about impacting the land. It’s about tuned in to us and their surroundings, and we must appreciate working with the natural environment and its natural beauty.” that as we create homes for them. I just feel so fortunate (and a One of the things Smith has found is that often the success great sense of responsibility) that I get to be out in this beautiful of the design isn’t about what he implemented, but what environment working with the most incredible animals.” 42
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here are many reasons why we buy makeup. The most obvious reason, of course, is the product itself; however, there is something else that catches our eye—the packaging. Is there anything better than the perfect red lipstick? Yes! The perfect red lipstick in the chicest, modern tube that’ll make your vanity not only look like you know what you are doing, but add a uniqueness to your product line as well. Here, our favorite brands for of–the–moment looks both on and off your face. Dress up your makeup bag with these swanky styles.
KEVYN AUCOIN Price Range: $21–$90 It’s All in the Packaging: Kevyn Aucoin has long been a makeup guru for makeup artists and amateurs alike; he’s even penned multiple books about makeup. The packaging on his makeup is simple and elegant—a little edgy, a little classic. The black and red ombre packaging shows the ranges the brand offers. The sculpting powder is the front runner—which is used by makeup artists for contouring. Where to Buy: sephora. com and major department stores. Charlotte Tilbury Price Range: $27–$325 It’s All in the Packaging: The brand was started by a makeup artist—so you can be assured she knows what people are looking for in their makeup. The packaging on this high–end and fairly new makeup brand sticks to a monochromatic, gold finish. Products range from gold lipstick tubes reminiscent of old Hollywood to glass jars with luxurious looking gold and brown lids. This brand also offers a full range of makeup, from lipsticks to foundation and everything in between. Where to Buy: nordstrom.com, charlottetilbury.com 44
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SHUSTAK REYNOLDS & PARTNERS, P.C. SHUSTAK REYNOLDS & PARTNERS, P.C. We are extremely pleased the readers of Fine Magazine selected our law firm as “The Best Law We are extremely pleased the readers of Fine Firm” and our founding partner, Erwin Shustak Magazine selected our law firm as “The Best Law as “The Best Commercial/ Corporate Lawyer” of Firm” and our founding partner, Erwin Shustak 2016. Thanks to all the readers who voted for us. as “The Best Commercial/ Corporate Lawyer” of We strive to do our best for our clients and are 2016. Thanks to all the readers who voted for us. grateful that our efforts have been recognized. We strive to do our best for our clients and are grateful that our efforts have been recognized. When you are faced with a complex legal problem, you need smart, sophisticated, and When you are faced with a complex legal practical lawyers on your side. With 40 years problem, you need smart, sophisticated, and of experience, first honed in New York, Erwin practical lawyers on your side. With 40 years Shustak and our law firm have developed a of experience, first honed in New York, Erwin national practice focused on securities, finance, Shustak and our law firm have developed a and complex business law and disputes. We national practice focused on securities, finance, operate from offices in San Diego, Irvine, San and complex business law and disputes. We Francisco, Chicago and New York, and have operate from offices in San Diego, Irvine, San earned a reputation as the “go-to” lawyers for Francisco, Chicago and New York, and have many financial brokers, registered investment earned a reputation as the “go-to” lawyers for advisers, broker-dealers, hedge funds, investment many financial brokers, registered investment partnerships, corporations, and investors. advisers, broker-dealers, hedge funds, investment partnerships, corporations, and investors. Most of our partners have earned the highest rating, AV Preeminent, from Martindale Most of our partners have earned the highest Hubbell, the nationally recognized, “gold rating, AV Preeminent, from Martindale standard” of attorney ratings. The AV Hubbell, the nationally recognized, “gold designation is a testament to the fact that a standard” of attorney ratings. The AV lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest designation is a testament to the fact that a level of professional excellence. Erwin Shustak lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence. Erwin Shustak
has been selected a SuperLawyer six times (securities and business litigation); named one has been selected a SuperLawyer six times of the “Best of the Bar” by The San Diego Business (securities and business litigation); named one Journal (2014, 2015); named a “Top Lawyer of the “Best of the Bar” by The San Diego Business in San Diego” by San Diego Magazine; a “Top Journal (2014, 2015); named a “Top Lawyer Rated Lawyer in New York” by the National in San Diego” by San Diego Magazine; a “Top Law Journal and American Lawyer and one of Rated Lawyer in New York” by the National the “Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in California” Law Journal and American Lawyer and one of by The American Society of Legal Advocates, the “Top 100 Litigation Lawyers in California” among many other awards and recognitions, by The American Society of Legal Advocates, both local and national. Erwin is a lifetime among many other awards and recognitions, member of both the Multi-Million Dollar both local and national. Erwin is a lifetime Advocates Forum, limited to attorneys who member of both the Multi-Million Dollar have won multi-million dollar verdicts and Advocates Forum, limited to attorneys who settlements. Erwin also is a long time arbitrator have won multi-million dollar verdicts and for FINRA, The Financial Industry Regulatory settlements. Erwin also is a long time arbitrator Authority, which overseas disputes between for FINRA, The Financial Industry Regulatory customers, stockbrokers and brokerage firms. Authority, which overseas disputes between customers, stockbrokers and brokerage firms. Other members of our firm also have received recognition for their efforts. Partner George Other members of our firm also have received Miller was named a SuperLawyer Rising Star recognition for their efforts. Partner George (2015; 2016) and Best of the Bar (2015) as were Miller was named a SuperLawyer Rising Star partners Paul Reynolds (2015), Jonah Toleno (2015; 2016) and Best of the Bar (2015) as were (2014, 2015) and Jeff Petersen (2015). During partners Paul Reynolds (2015), Jonah Toleno our forty years, we have been instrumental in (2014, 2015) and Jeff Petersen (2015). During recovering over $900 million for our our forty years, we have been instrumental in clients. “We live our firm motto every day: recovering over $900 million for our Better Lawyers.Better Results®– period.” clients. “We live our firm motto every day: Better Lawyers.Better Results®– period.”
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THE COOPERSMITH LAW FIRM The Coopersmith Law Firm represents individuals and businesses at all stages of litigation, and advises clients on methods to avoid and minimize the risk of litigation. Strategic, straightforward, efficient, and effective, the Firm understands and listens to the needs of its clients – a skill often forgotten in the modern business world. The Firm’s primary focus is business and corporate litigation, including corporate and partnership disputes, executive-level employment, financial fraud, and fine art law disputes. The Firm also handles select public interest and municipal disputes, based on merit and importance. Representing both plaintiffs and defendants, the Firm provides clearthinking and intelligent advice to a wide range of clients, and offers the quality of much larger firms at a much lower cost.
The Firm is rated “AV-Preeminent” by the Martindale Hubbell International Law Directory and “Superb” by the Avvo.com lawyer directory. In addition, Mr. Coopersmith was selected in 2012 through 2014 as a “Top Attorney” in the area of Corporate Litigation by the San Diego Daily Transcript, a “Top Lawyer” for each year since 2013, and appears on the list of “SuperLawyers” for each year since 2014 in the area of Business Litigation. Mr. Coopersmith was just listed as “Best of the Bar” by the San Diego Business Journal. From the outset of a dispute through trial, The Coopersmith Law Firm guides its clients through the stormy and often uncertain waters of litigation and towards a positive result.
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BRIAN ROBBINS OF ROBBINS ARROYO LLP Attorney Brian Robbins says his firm, Robbins Arroyo LLP, gives a voice to shareholders, whistleblowers, consumers, and employees who want to stand up against corporate wrongdoing.
Investors can enroll in Robbins’ firm’s free portfolio monitoring service, Stock Watch, and receive alerts about apparent wrongdoing impacting their investments. For more information and to enroll, go to www.robbinsarroyo.com/stockwatch or call 619 525-3990.
For shareholders concerned about wrongdoing impacting their investments, Robbins Arroyo answers a need. The law firm helps investors recoup money and change the way publicly traded companies do business. For example, Robbins Arroyo secured comprehensive health, safety, and environmental governance reforms at Halliburton following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, and recovered $61.5 million for Titan Corporation investors (now L-3 Communications) in one of the largest securities fraud class action recoveries in San Diego’s history. Attorney advertising. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
All told, the firm has realized over $1 billion for shareholders and companies, and has effected change at more than 120 Fortune 1000 companies. Robbins, co-founder of the San Diego firm, is a University of California (Berkeley) graduate and holds a Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt Law School and a Master of Laws in Securities and Financial Regulation from Georgetown University Law Center. He is featured in Best Lawyers in America 2016, San Diego Business Journal’s Best of the Bar, and as a 2016 Super Lawyer, and is honored to be named FINE Magazine’s Best Overall Lawyer.
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THE LAW OFFICE OF THE LAW OFFICE OF MEREDITH G. LEWIS, MEREDITH LEWIS, MEDIATION G.AND MEDIATION AND DIVORCE. COLLABORATIVE COLLABORATIVE DIVORCE. Attorney Meredith Lewis is a Certified Family Law Specialist, as designated by the State Bar Attorney Meredith Lewis is a Certified Family of California. She has achieved an “AV” rating Law Specialist, as designated by the State Bar by Martindale, the highest rating available of California. She has achieved an “AV” rating to a practicing attorney. Meredith has been by Martindale, the highest rating available licensed to practice before all courts in the State to a practicing attorney. Meredith has been of California, including the Court of Appeal licensed to practice before all courts in the State for the Southern District of California, since of California, including the Court of Appeal 2003. She is licensed to practice before the for the Southern District of California, since United States Supreme Court. Meredith is 2003. She is licensed to practice before the also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, a United States Supreme Court. Meredith is designation that enables her to assist her clients also a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst, a in understanding the short-term and long-term designation that enables her to assist her clients financial impact of a divorce settlement. in understanding the short-term and long-term financial impact of a divorce settlement. After years as a partner in a larger family law firm, Meredith opened The Law Office of After years as a partner in a larger family law Meredith G. Lewis focusing on Alternative firm, Meredith opened The Law Office of Dispute Resolution. After years of litigation, Meredith G. Lewis focusing on Alternative Meredith experienced firsthand the Dispute Resolution. After years of litigation, destruction that can result from traditional Meredith experienced firsthand the litigation. The parties were often left feeling destruction that can result from traditional emotionally and financially drained, having litigation. The parties were often left feeling used valuable resources towards an end result emotionally and financially drained, having that did not address the family’s unique used valuable resources towards an end result issues. Having gone through a divorce herself, that did not address the family’s unique Meredith decided that working with clients to issues. Having gone through a divorce herself, keep their cases out of court was of the Meredith decided that working with clients to up most importance. keep their cases out of court was of the up most importance.
With this shift in her practice, Meredith now specializes in settling cases by way of Mediation, With this shift in her practice, Meredith now Collaborative Practice or traditional settlement. specializes in settling cases by way of Mediation, She has extensive training in Mediation and Collaborative Practice or traditional settlement. Collaborative Divorce, and represents or She has extensive training in Mediation and consults with clients utilizing these processes. Collaborative Divorce, and represents or If a case does unfortunately fall out of consults with clients utilizing these processes. Mediation or negotiation, Meredith’s team is If a case does unfortunately fall out of there to advocate for a client in court. Mediation or negotiation, Meredith’s team is there to advocate for a client in court. Meredith has had the honor of being selected as a “Top Family Law Attorney” in 2013 by Meredith has had the honor of being selected the San Diego Daily Transcript, was honored as a “Top Family Law Attorney” in 2013 by as a Top Lawyer in San Diego by San Diego the San Diego Daily Transcript, was honored Magazine in March, 2013, 2014, 2015 and as a Top Lawyer in San Diego by San Diego 2016 and was nominated for the Women of Magazine in March, 2013, 2014, 2015 and Influence Awards in 2016. 2016 and was nominated for the Women of Influence Awards in 2016. Meredith is a San Diego delegate to Collaborative Practice California, is a Board Meredith is a San Diego delegate to Member for the San Diego Collaborative Collaborative Practice California, is a Board Practice Group, is a member of the Alternate Member for the San Diego Collaborative Dispute Resolution Panel of the San Diego Practice Group, is a member of the Alternate Superior Court and volunteers her time as Dispute Resolution Panel of the San Diego a Judge Pro Tem. She is a member of the Superior Court and volunteers her time as International Academy of Collaborative a Judge Pro Tem. She is a member of the Professionals, Collaborative Practice San International Academy of Collaborative Diego Group and the Institute for Divorce Professionals, Collaborative Practice San Financial Analysts. Diego Group and the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts.
You can contact Attorney Meredith Lewis at (858) 260-5228 or visit her You can contact Attorney Meredith website at www.mglfamilylaw.com. Lewis at (858) 260-5228 or visit her website at www.mglfamilylaw.com.
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Peter serves as the committee chair of the firm’s business litigation Peter serves as law the committee and pharmacy groups. He chair of the firm’s business litigation has argued appellate cases in both and pharmacy law groups. He State & Federal Courts, resulting has argued appellate cases in both in a number of published opinions, State & Federal Courts, resulting and has handled numerous high in a number of published opinions, exposure matters in California and and has handled numerous high for Nevada with favorable outcomes exposure in California and his clients.matters In addition to his busy Nevada with for favorable law practice, the pastoutcomes 15 years for his clients. In addition toPro his Tem busy Peter has served as Judge law practice, for the past 15 years of the San Diego Superior Court. Peter hasserves servedthe ascommunity Judge Pro Tem He also as a of the San Diego Superior Court. of member of the Board of Directors He alsonon-profit serves the organizations, community as isa several member of the Board of Directors of the Assistant District Administrator several non-profit organizations, is for Little League Baseball, District the Assistant District Administrator 33, is a member of the City of La for Little League Baseball, Mesa Athletic Council, andDistrict has been 33, is a member of the City of La appointed to the La Mesa Personnel Mesa Athletic Appeals Board.Council, and has been appointed to the La Mesa Personnel Appeals Board.
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Planning your dream home is a time–honored tradition, one that begins the moment you first step foot in a cramped college dorm room that smells like old feet. From that moment on, “the dream home” becomes an ideal that everyone aspires to have one day. People spend ten, fifteen years wishing for their dwelling fantasies to become a reality, for the dull grey couch they bought at a yard sale to become a cozy tan love seat, or for the boring square pool to become a curvy slate retreat. Nowadays, people spend so much time and energy craving a redecorated living space, but they’re too afraid to take the simple initial steps towards altering their homes. San Diego is rife with home and design companies ideal for crafting your dream dwelling, and we’ve selected the crème de la crème especially for you. It’s time to bite the bullet—no more excuses—and create the lodging you’ve always wanted; turn the cool metal handle on the potential–laced door and step into your dream home. Le Dimora Returning to your house from work, errands or social obligations should feel like being wrapped in a warm blanket—comforting, safe and happy. You should be welcomed by your walls and enticed by your living room. In order to achieve that feeling, the first step in decorating your dream home is to create a magical indoor living space. Your home’s interior should reflect your personal style. It should be cozy and comforting, but also contain the sharp specks of individual flair that sets your home apart from the rest. No one does this better than Le Dimora. Founded in 2005, Le Dimora has grown tremendously in the last ten years. Their once– small design studio has expanded to include an interior design showroom that carries some of the top national brands in home furnishings. But it’s the unique collection of specialty décor that makes Le Dimora stand out. Le Dimora offers furniture, carpeting, lighting, accessories and bedding perfect for any home. Their products come from a myriad of local and national designers, all of which can help make your vision a reality. Whether you’re looking to redo your living room or decorate your entire house, Le Dimora offers something so many interior designers surprisingly lack: options. Le Dimora has such a wide variety of designers, colors, textures and styles that any room can become exactly what you want. This company offers an elegant yet comfortable vibe with their designs, through decor that is both beautiful and practical. Always on top of the latest trends, Le Dimora carries furniture and designs from fashionable companies such as Ralph Lauren, Lexington by Tommy Bahama and Burton James. Le Dimora is currently moving their store to the new Pacific Weston is wearing a Highlands Ranch an shopping center located in Carmel Valley—a Canali suit, $1895; Eton convenient location in the heart of North County right off of the shirt, $275; and a Martin Gingman $75, all 56. With belt, a location that easy to find, there’s no excuse to delay that available at Gary’s Studio. redecorating project any further. 54
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Skylar’s Home and Patio Step through a cozy, carpeted living room that’s warmly lit, open up the double glass French doors and find your way to the patio. Or is it a second living room? Nowadays, one of the trendiest home designs is a California Room, which is an outdoor patio space designed to feel like a luxury living room. These areas are perfect for local San Diegans to kick their feet up and relax in the warm sunshine. Take advantage of California’s temperate climate and design a luxury patio space that provides the comfort of indoor living with the beauty of the great outdoors. Need some help with that design? We recommend Skylar’s Home and Patio, a furniture shop that designs indoor and outdoor spaces. Skylar’s is a family owned company dedicated to creating comfortable outdoor retreats that coordinate with your indoor vision. Though Skylar’s does offer some well–crafted interior furniture, they truly shine through their patio furniture and designs. This company offers all of the outdoor patio essentials, from outdoor daybeds to patio heaters, outdoor coffee tables to patio umbrellas and furniture covers. Skylar’s Home and Patio stocks some of the most reputable brands of the highest quality and craftsmanship, the majority of which are made in America. They also recently expanded their patio showroom at their San Diego store; their other location is in Carlsbad. Whether you’re in North County or closer to downtown, Skylar’s offers easy, quality options for any patio living space you desire. Backyard Vacations Of course, an outdoor living room isn’t the only thing your backyard needs. Step beyond the comforting shade of a giant umbrella and into the cool tropical oasis of your own private pool. Bask in the cool water or the heated jacuzzi—quintessential for entertaining during any summer BBQs—and construct a flawless corner of the world all your own, where you can disappear from even the hardest of days. Backyard Vacations can help you do just that. For the past 14 years, they’ve been constructing luxurious pools and landscaping in and around San Diego. Recently, this company’s begun expanding their vision to include designs such as outdoor kitchens, spas, fire pits and waterfalls. Dip your toes into a literal pool designed specifically for your needs. Add a rock waterfall or a vanishing edge illusion. Build a gazebo or canopy in your yard for those brutally hot days or line the edges of your pool with slate or tile. Backyard Vacations will help you design the bones of your yard and discern what you physically need to make your home feel welcoming. Whether you’re trying to redo your dining room, add an outdoor living space to your backyard or put in a pool, there’s one thing that these three companies all have in common: they all want to provide their clients with an amazing dream home. No matter what your vision is, Le Dimora, Skylar’s Home and Patio and Backyard Vacations are willing to work with you to seamlessly create that quintessential safe haven for you and your loved ones.
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NEW ZEALAND Neil from Neil McLachlan Designs in New Zealand is an interior designer who ships the flavor of New Zealand all the way to California. His clients can easily incorporate flavor from below the equator into their homes, without either party investing in the additional expenses of travel. The proof can be seen throughout the homes of his multiple clients around the world. In order to bridge the challenges of distance with these clients, Neil has successfully used tools like Facetime to collaborate with clients. He’ll call from local antique stores and show his clients a selection of different, authentic options and ideas for their design. The design style of New Zealand and Australia is unique, delivering a more colonial vibe, a relaxed sophistication that follows in the vein of Ralph Lauren. An effort is made to incorporate contemporary design into the 19th century buildings by using natural materials like wood, stone and glass (all of which are currently trending). Both of these countries embrace the indoor–outdoor lifestyle that is so popular in subtropical locations similar to our own. Neil also points out that these countries are very “New World”— they’re full of immigrants and travelers who influence the region’s personal style; he personally incorporates his own experiences in France and London into his designs. As a client–oriented designer, he is proud of being open to his client’s personal style, rather than dominating his designs with his own, personal taste (a flaw of many stateside designers). JAPAN Japan is a country known for it’s graceful beauty and vibrant culture rife with arts and tradition. Tokyo’s Hashimoto Yukio of Hashimoto Yukio Design Studio Inc. is aware of his native city’s devotion to tradition, and focuses on that element in his designs—but he also likes to embrace innovation and is always looking for new, creative components. Like Neil in New Zealand, Hashimoto also likes to incorporate natural materials into his designs, like stone and wood, as well as lots of stucco (soil/mud). Here in California, we may not be too familiar with stucco artisans, but they’re persistently popular in Japan. As is locally traditional, Hashimoto tends to work with clean lines and classic colors, like vibrant vermillion and jet black (typical lacquer colors in Japan). For authentic furniture, he uses companies that provide traditional Japanese materials such as T.C.K.W. Throughout his designs, he enjoys incorporating customary materials in creative ways, like using Kimono fabric in sofas and curtains. (Previous) From Japan, Hashimoto Yukio Design Studio Inc. incorporates modern, minimal design. (This Page) New Zealand designers Neil McLachlan Designs incorporate traditional regional designs into their living areas (top) and kitchens (center), while Hashimoto’s Japanese designs are more dramatic. (Opposite Page) Native prints find their way into McLachlan’s designs (top), while Asetti’s Southeast Asian designs are more dramatic.
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SOUTHEAST ASIA In Southeast Asia, the designers of Asetti share their regional style through luxury designs in celebrity villas and super homes. Designing founder Chris Clayton says that every client’s personal style is incorporated through classic design styles, like Tuscan, colonial, shabby chic, tropical, art deco and minimalist, as well as international styles like Balinese, Thai, traditional Chinese, and even sacred spiritual styles, like the Hindu system of architecture Vastu and Japanese Buddhist Zhen. Chris points out that California has already adopted many of the spiritual beliefs of Southeast Asia and you can frequently see these incorporated into home design. But without authenticity, time and experience, combining these styles can end up, as Chris says, as a “rather tacky mix of brash styles that simply do not work.” The popularity of these styles in Southern California has lead to many inquiries from local homeowners to international designers like Chris, as can be seen in the profusion of current high–end requests hailing form Beverly Hills. Chris believes that your home should be a place of refuge, peace and harmony, but also hold a soul of its own. The influence of living in a Buddhist country gives designers like the team at Asetti a special edge on the spiritual side of home design. Finding a designer who knows the markets, locations and suppliers for what a client wants is integral to the authenticity of the design. This requires a designer who can verify the legitimacy of the materials in person. Home design is like a jigsaw puzzle; amassing different pieces from your many travels can be fun, but often ends in a messy result. But a little design research can go a long way; you can easily incorporate worldly elements into your personal, Californian designs with the help of a little research, a foreign designer, or a combination of both. Working with a designer who knows the best materials and where to get them at the lowest cost can also save you a little cash. Reign in some global flavor with the help of international design to make your home feel like the ultimate destination. Neil McLachlan Neil McLachlan Designs www.neilmclachlan.co.nz Hashimoto Yukio Hashimoto Yukio Design Studio Inc. www.hydesign.jp/ Chris Clayton, Head of Design Asetti Architecture & Design www.asetti.com
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TERRA BELLA LANDSCAPING THRIVES ON PASSION
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erra Bella Landscaping is in possession of one very powerful thing which is lacking among so many soulless construction corporations in this country: heart. Talk to anyone from Terra Bella for five minutes, and you’ll see just how much they love making the exteriors of homes into artistic masterpieces. This screaming passion can be fully attributed to the founder of Terra Bella, Jason Jarvis. Originally in the world of finance, Jarvis took a terrifying leap and threw away his white collar job to follow his heart into the world of landscaping, and he’s never looked back. “It’s really important in life to find your passion,” Jarvis said, enthusiasm coloring his voice and lighting his face. “When I was a money manager, I would literally drive through nurseries on the weekend, looking at trees, plants and flowers. I love the way they make you feel.” Thus Terra Bella Landscaping was born. Terra Bella is a pool and landscaping company that has taken San Diego by storm since 2005. The company provides pool, landscape design and construction services all over Southern California, including Rancho Santa Fe, La Jolla, Laguna Beach, Newport Beach and even Palm Springs. They currently have two divisions: Design and Build—which is responsible for the actual landscaping process—and Maintenance. The Maintenance division helps to service about 600 homes throughout North County, which is truly remarkable, considering that most of these families are repeat customers. “9 out of 10 people use us for their [ongoing] maintenance after we finish their landscaping, so it’s a sign of good customer service throughout the process,” Jarvis explained. “Afterwards, we maintain their home: cutting grass, trimming trees, fertilizing, stuff like that. We tell people we want to be their landscaper for life.”
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And Terra Bella very well can be; in addition to landscaping and designing beautiful backyards from the ground up, Terra Bella is also in the business of remodeling old landscaping designs and updating them, though remodeling does come with its own set of challenges—namely, demolition. People are often reluctant to completely tear out their dilapidated pool or the crazy concrete slab taking up most of their yard, but according to Jarvis, when it comes to remodeling old landscaping, committing to full demolition is absolutely worth it. “We try to start with a fresh slate. Then we can really do our magic, which is space management, different elevations and center lines.” The need for a clean slate is especially relevant for a myriad of North County homes. Many homes developed in the last 15 to 20 years were built like cookie–cutters, so that each house looks exactly the same as the next. It’s hard for your home to stand out when your neighbor’s abode looks exactly the same; a well–designed yard can change that. “A lot of design in the last 10 years—in most of these track homes—there’s not a lot of thought put into them,” Jarvis explained, sincerity brimming in his voice. “Whereas we truly care. We’re only as good as our last job, as we say in our business. What’s really important to us is that we leave each job better than the one we did before.” It’s their strong passion for perfectionism that sets Terra Bella apart. The company takes pride in everything they do, and they aim to create gorgeous designs tailored precisely to the client. “It’s a conversation between the designer and the client, talking about needs, lifestyle, family and what they like to do,” Jarvis explained. From there, the work typically takes about two to six months. So what landscaping is trendy in San Diego right now? According to Jarvis, it’s not palm trees. “Palm trees are typically frowned upon here in Rancho [Santa Fe],” Jarvis chuckled. In regards to plants and greenery, Terra Bella uses a lot of olive trees, agaves and aloes. These plants are very succulent and drought– tolerant; they thrive in chaparral environments like San Diego, which get very little rain. Terra Bella also receives a lot of very specific requests for outdoor fixtures. “A big trend right now is pizza ovens, fireplaces and outdoor TVs. Outdoor aquariums are big right now too, in covered areas with minimal sunlight.” It’s easy to decide you want a fireplace or pizza oven, but how do you choose the perfect plants and greenery? For clients without a degree in botany or a deep knowledge of plants and trees, Terra Bella will still find a way to make sure you get exactly what you want. During the design process, Jarvis asks clients to literally bring their likes to the table. “Show me a picture of what you like, and we can discern what that is,” Jarvis explained. “Is it an olive tree? Is it a patio tree rosebush? Is it a giant bird of paradise? And then we can determine what kind of look the client likes.” From there, Terra Bella finds plants and trees that match your desired style. It’s an easy, seamless process; no wonder 90% of Terra Bella’s customers come back for more. Because it’s hard to find anyone else who loves their job as much as Jason Jarvis loves his, and that’s what makes Terra Bella a business unlike any other.
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p, neat, on rocks, in collins and coupes—cocktails come in all shapes, sizes and flavors. Undoubtedly, the most important part of a cocktail is the taste, but there’s something about a well–designed and prettily prepared cocktail that makes that first sip—and every sip thereafter—particularly tasty. San Diego has quickly established itself as a craft cocktail mecca in an era when even the smallest towns tout their own suspender–clad mixologists. For years now, vacationers and locals alike have been able to prolong the paradisiacal sides of sunny San Diego, sipping on the archetypal umbrella–clad cocktail, but more recently bartenders have turned the art of the aperitif into just that—an art, complete with exotic blooms and a rainbow of hues. Whether you’re in the heart of the Gaslamp, one of those circumferential hipster ‘hoods, or a more northern, beachside city, you’re just a jaunt and a drink away from a delicious—and beautiful—beverage. (Continued on pg. 66)
Polite Provisions offers a kaleidoscope of daintily hued cocktails.
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Fairweather 795 J St. // Gaslamp With unimpeded views of Petco Park, Fairweather—the island–time sister upstairs from Rare Form—boasts some of the best vistas in San Diego. But the views aren’t the only thing to distract your eye; here, the cocktails are just as breathtaking as the panoramic perspectives of the Padres. Fairweather capitalized on the tiki trend big time; most of its cocktails are as refreshing and tropical as a dip in clear Caribbean waters. Sample Fairweather’s take on the classic tiki. Hemingway himself savored mojitos at Sloppy Joe’s in Havana, Cuba and you can try the modern take with the Mojito Caballito—we guaranteed your eyes will feast on this masterpiece as easily as your tastebuds. Light rum, fresh lime sugar, mint, dry vermouth and soda make a simple pairing that’s absolutely beautiful, with layers of color that can only come from fresh ingredients. If you’re looking for a drink that’s as vivid as your personality, pick up a Blue Ricardo. The electric blue tint comes from the Blue Curacao, but the taste is all island, including passionfruit, coconut, pineapple, lemon and the house light rum. Even the Piña Colada is a handsome libation, served in a thick glass chalice and garnered with the proverbial umbrella.
George’s at the Cove 1250 Prospect St. // La Jolla There are few locations as quintessentially San Diego as George’s at the Cove. With ocean views that span for miles, paired with the sound of crashing waves and sea lions below, it would take a particularly delightful drink menu to draw visitors’ senses back inside—which is exactly what George’s provides. Snag a seat on the coveted seaside balcony at the bar upstairs and peruse a menu full of classic and contemporary cocktails alike, spotted with covetable, compounded adjectives like “hand– crafted,” “house–infused” and “fresh– daily.” If you’re looking for something your grandfather—or great–great grandfather—would be proud to drink, grab an Old Fashioned with Bulleit Rye, house gomme syrup, Angostura bitters and orange (circa 1869), or a Negroni with No. 3 London Dry Gin, Campari, Carpano Antica Formula sweet vermouth and orange (circa 1910). For something a little more fantastical and fruity, go with a punch. The Brain Cloud comes in small or large beveled bowls and features Absolut Elyx, St. George Spiced Pear Liqueur, cider, falernum, lemon and black tea. Perfectly refreshing and as stunning as the waves below. 66
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Cat Eye Club 370 Seventh Ave. // Gaslamp Hidden on the bustling streets of downtown San Diego you’ll find this retro cocktail lounge, nestled between the jarring storefronts of overstated mainstays. Step into the moody lights and palm fronds of the Cat Eye Club, where you might expect to see Don Draper hidden in a corner, accompanied by his latest vixen. You won’t find Draper, but you will find a collection of the finest and funnest cocktails in town. Cat Eye Club pays homage to the burgeoning nightlife culture of the late ‘50s and early ‘60s with its devotion to classic and tiki cocktails. It’s not just the flavor that holds to the principles of the period—one glance at these drinks will transport you instantly to a luau with the Kennedys. The Ghost of Black’s Beach comes robed in a skull mug, reminiscent of some prized exchange with island natives, and is adorned with fresh fruits. Sip on the complex flavors of Appleton v/x, Benadictine, lemon and falernum syrup for a quenching tiki tryst. True to its name, Strip & Go Naked will release your wild side; served in a giant sea shell and embellished with exotic flowers and fruits, this flavorful favorite will inspire you before your first sip. After ingesting this beautiful punchbowl of Kill Devil Valor West Coast Gin, Smirnoff Vodka, Ballast Point Longfin Lager, orange juice, lemon juice and pomegranate syrup, you’ll want to strip down to your coconut shells and join that luau.
Polite Provisions 4696 30th St. // Normal Heights On the trendy corner of Adams and 30th, Polite Provisions pays tribute to its apothecary heritage in the form of a traditional, pharmaceutical–esque cocktail lounge. Advertising themselves as manufacturers of local tonics, elixirs and cures, Polite Provisions will cure any malaise or malady with the sight of their kaleidoscope of simple, pastel–hued aperitifs. Polite Provisions is like a good period piece, complete with white marble, polished brass, and bowler hat–clad barkeeps. The clean simplicity of the bar is paired perfectly with the vendibles themselves—delicate, muted cocktails infused with fresh fruits and mild spirits and served in dainty coupes and snifters. Indulge in one of their cocktails on draft, fresh and fizzy cocktails to tickle your tastebuds and nose. Our favorite, the First Lady, features London Dry Gin and Blueberry & Lily’s Lavendar Soda for a light and floral sip. Even the spirit–forward selections come in crystalline cannikins, delicately adorned with orange rinds and drizzled across a single glacial cube. To make the most of PP’s unique spirits, try their Troy Baker, made with Polite Provisions’ Private Barrel W.L. Weller Reserve, Bianco Vermouth, Suze and chocolate bitters. FINEsd.com • facebook.com/FINEmagazines
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THE HOME CHEF’S KITCHEN By Deanna Smith
pring is here! And you are dying to get into that sexy little sundress and those strappy sandals. There are striking similarities between wardrobes and kitchen tools, most stirringly that both have seasons; as sweaters are to soup bowls with root veggies, strapless tops are to sorbet ice cream makers and spring garden berries. The tools we use to prepare our meals fluctuate with the weather. Chefs love kitchen tools and gadgets that make creating a
Pots and Pans All–Clad is tops, but Calphalon is great quality at a great price. Both brands even include steamers available in most sets. Lodge is a fabulous cast iron line with heavy duty wear, as well as heavy duty weight. Purchasing stainless steel or nonstick pans is a personal preference, but always be sure to toss out any nonstick tools that are chipping or peeling. Description: Brushed Stainless Steel 3–qt. Soup Pot with Lid and Ladle by All–Clad, $179.95, wayfair.com
Knives, Vegetable Peelers and Cutting Boards Wusthof and Santoku are our favorite brands of knives, as well as Kyocera Ceramic knives and veggie peelers. Ceramic is very sharp and lightweight and should only be used on soft foods. Cutting boards come in wood, plastic, recycled materials and our favorite, bamboo, 68
which is harder than wood, absorbs very little moisture and resists scarring from knives. As long as you clean and sanitize your cutting boards, they will last for years. Description: Wüsthof Classic 2-Piece Hollow-Edge Chef ’s Knife Set, $99.95, williams– sonoma.com
Measuring Cups & Spoons and Digital Scales There are countless styles, colors and materials to choose from, so this decision comes down to what feels best in your hands and the color scheme of your kitchen. We love stainless steel cups and spoons, as well as the Flex It Silicone measuring cup set, which is best for liquid measuring and pouring. If you’re a stickler for precision, you’ll need a small digital scale that weighs 0.1 ounce increments up to about 10 pounds; be sure to calibrate your scale often with a confirmed ½ or 1 pound weight. Description: Set of 5 All– Clad Measuring Cups, $50, crateandbarrel.com
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fine meal fun and easy. Some kitchen essentials may seem like expensive investments, but making the smart purchase early on will save you hundreds over your lifetime. Some of the latest and greatest tools can inspire the makings of a superb dinner or decadent dessert. Investing in kitchen gadgets can become addictive and you may find yourself wanting more, but here’s our list of essential home chef tools:
Nesting Mixing Bowls with Lids and Colanders There are great all–in–one mixing bowls with lids and colanders by OXO Good Grips, which are perfect for limited spaces and keeping clutter minimized. Amazon is a great source for many kitchen necessities with better pricing. Description: OXO Good Grips 3–Piece Bowl and Colander Set in Red, $24.95, amazon.com
Wooden Spoons, Spatulas, Whisks, Tongs, Thermometers and Timers Cooking utensils are an extension of you—kind of like go–go gadget arms—as you create your special meals,
and as you get familiar with the kitchen you’ll learn your personal preferences for tools. Wooden spoons are our first choice for stovetop cooking because they’re safe for nonstick and will last for years. Thin stainless steel is best for meats, omelets and pancakes. Description: Baker’s Secret Essentials 11” Silicone Whisk in Teal, $4.99, shopworldkitchen.com
Blenders and Mixers These electronic kitchen icons often lead to good times— margaritas, cake, whipped cream. Vitamix is the best blender on the market and is well worth the price tag. The classic KitchenAid countertop mixer is a perennial favorite, and the variety of adapters will give you a lifetime of cooking, baking, pasta and ice cream making options. Description: KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer in Aqua Sky, $349.95, williams–sonoma.com (Continued on pg. 70)
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Spring Menu Lamb, Eggplant Veggie Stack and Angel Food Cake with Fresh Berries Grilled Rack of Lamb Rack of Lamb Extra Virgin Olive Oil Granulated Garlic Dried Rosemary Dried Parsley Sea Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper Slather lamb with extra virgin olive oil; sprinkle both sides with granulated garlic, dried rosemary, dried parsley, and sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Cover & let marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours. Preheat grill to medium. Wrap a piece of aluminum foil tightly around exposed rib bones (this will prevent them from burning). Grill rack of lamb for 7–9 minutes on each side on indirect heat. Lamb should rest for about 5 minutes before carving and serving. Eggplant Veggie Stack 1 Fresh Eggplant 1 Heirloom Tomato 1 Sweet Onion 6 Slices Havarti Cheese Sea Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper Wash and dry eggplant and heirloom tomatoes, slice ½ inch thick, cover with extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and fresh ground pepper; set aside. Slice sweet onion ¼ inch thick, sauté in pan over medium/low heat with 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, sea salt and pepper until soft and caramel in color; cover and set aside. Place eggplant and tomato slices on medium heat grill, 2–3 minutes on each side, then remove from heat. Assemble eggplant on bottom followed with a slice of Havarti cheese, heirloom tomato, another slice of Havarti cheese and finally topped with a heap of caramelized onions. Serve warm. Angel Food Cake with Berries Top Deanna’s Angel Food Cake with fresh berries and ice cream or whipped cream for a tasty seasonal treat!
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The Hearts for San Diego Board and volunteers.
HEARTS FOR SAN DIEGO BOTTOMLESS BUBBLES & BRUNCH ANNIVERSARY EventPhotos Courtesy of Morgan Carey On February 27th, Hearts for San Diego celebrated their first anniversary with a Bottomless Bubbles & Brunch at Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery in La Jolla. Hearts for San Diego is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that assists local charities by organizing FUNdraising events and activities on their behalf to provide them with extra breathing room so they can stay focused on their missions. This sold– out celebration was attended by local nonprofits, businesses and community members who share a passion for paying it forward. Guests enjoyed a delicious brunch buffet and mimosa juice bar, snapped photos in the SnapShotz SD Photobooth and won lots of great items through the prize wheel, raffle and silent auction. To learn more about Hearts for San Diego and upcoming events, please visit heartsforsd.org. (Continued on pg. 74)
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Sandy Fransen (H4SD Board Treasurer) hands out gifts to the volunteers.
The Mimosa Bar at Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery La Jolla.
Volunteers and Board Members were presented with a special gift.
Shelly List, Cheryl Shields and Shannon Murray.
A Storm is Coming.
RAIN A World Premiere Musical
Robert Carty, Karen Moy, Annetete Prohaska and Karl Prohaska.
Rain Book by Sybille Pearson Music and Lyrics by John LaChiusa Based on the short story “Rain” by Somerset Maugham Directed by Barry Edelstein
Limited engagement through May 1
(619) 23-GLOBE (234-5623) www.TheOldGlobe.org Jessica Kost at the Prize Wheel.
Eden Espinosa and Jared Zirilli. Photo by Jim Cox.
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CHARITY BALL Photos Courtesy of Bob Ross Photography The Charity Ball is one of San Diego’s grand traditions of commitment to the children of our community. For more than a century, the volunteer–organized Charity Ball has brought together community leaders and supporters for a night of elegance and entertainment. It is one special evening, but the night has a lasting impact on the children of our region. Heart of Gold, the 107th Anniversary Charity Ball, honored Evelyn and Ernest Rady, celebrated their Canadian heritage and raised funds to support the Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) at Rady Children’s Hospital, which provides comprehensive medical, mental and behavioral health services for children and adolescents in San Diego.
Jim and Ellen Moxham, Ernest Rady, Janice Filmon and Gary Filmor.
Samuel and Gail Knight, M.D..
Paul Herring, Dr. Donald Kearns, Ellen Moxham and Ted Roth.
Phyllis and John Parrish.
Maple syrup on ice in the winterthemed dessert room.
Phyllis and David Snyder.
T. Denny Sanford and Valerie Montoya.
HEART OF SAN DIEGO Photos Courtesy of Melissa Jacobs
Simon Keith speaking at event.
Dr. Michael Madani, Dr. Catherina Madani, Genevieve Mahmud and Dr. Ehtisham Mahmud.
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Part of the Sulpizio Family, from left, Gaby Sulpizio, Tricia Estrada and Rich Sulpizio.
Event co-chairs Cynthia and Timothy Wollaeger.
The 19th annual Heart of San Diego Gala raised funds for cardiovascular research and patient care at UC San Diego Health’s Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, which is ranked among the top 25 best hospitals in “Cardiology and Heart Surgery” by U.S. News and World Report. Proceeds from the black–tie event, which was held at the Park Hyatt Aviara in Carlsbad, will help UC San Diego Health usher in revolutionary new treatments and continue excelling as a leader of cardiovascular care. The event included a cocktail reception, dinner and dancing to Wayne Foster Music and Entertainment. The keynote speaker at this year’s event was Simon Keith, a former soccer player and the first athlete in the world to play professional sports after undergoing a heart transplant surgery. (Continued on pg. 76)
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starring LATONIA MOORE as CIO-CIO-SAN “… she stepped into the Met’s gorgeous staging of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly for a single night, winning the sort of triumph you tell people about the rest of your life.” —The New York Observer
2015-2016 SEASON Season Sponsor: Gloria A. Rasmussen
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SILVER SCREEN GALA Photos Courtesy of Bob Ross Photography The Women’s Auxiliary of Seacrest Village Retirement Communities held its 38th Annual Gala, Silver Screen, at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla. The event was attended by 350 guests and raised over $450,000 to be used for the provision of charitable care for those residents who, many due to illness or injury, have exhausted their financial resources and have nowhere else to turn for housing and healthcare. Funds raised will also be invested in a special project: Seacrest Village TV (SVTV). SVTV will be a dedicated TV Channel that will allow every resident on the Encinitas and Rancho Bernardo campuses, regardless of physical ability, to participate in services in the synagogue, enjoy live music and theater being performed on campus and feel the warmth and connection of these events.
Sheila and Jeffrey Lipinsky.
Mary Epsten, Esther Fischer, Lee Goldberg, Joan Jacobs, Linda Platt and Andrea Oster.
Joan and Irwin Jacobs with Hollywood Paparazzi.
Gala Decor.
The dance floor.
Lisa and Gary Levine.
GO RED FOR WOMEN LUNCHEON Photos Courtesy of Bob Ross Photography
Barbara-Lee Edwards, Zandra Rhodes and Paulina Rassavong.
Genny Mahmud, Reena Horowitz, Lori DeMaria, Joye Blount, Rana Sampson, Sheila Lipinsky and Catherina Madani.
BEHIND THE SCENES Susie Talman Photography
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Hair inspiration by daughter– mother team Deena Von Yokes and Vicky Lavanty.
Nearly 450 people came together to share stories, smiles and the occasional tear at the American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Luncheon. Attendees raised $350,000 with funds still being counted and submitted. The room was overflowing with guests and donations. The luncheon is the celebratory event for the American Heart Association’s annual Go Red campaign. It focused on three areas to support the fight against heart disease in women: heightening awareness of the issue, creating a passionate call–to–action and generating funds to support education and research.
May 6-8
Romeo & Juliet Three-Act Ballet by Elizabeth Wistrich
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Spreckels Theatre with The City Ballet Orchestra
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Star-Crossed Dancers CITY BALLET’S ROMEO AND JULIET By Jess Yacovelle
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ity Ballet has had a stellar 2015–2016 season thus far; their production of The Nutcracker was a crowd favorite, and Balanchine Masterworks showed a level of technique and raw talent that illustrates why City Ballet is a perennial favorite in San Diego. For their final show of the season, City Ballet will be dancing Romeo and Juliet to Sergei Prokofiev’s thrilling score. Choreographed by Elizabeth Wistrich and accompanied by the City Ballet Orchestra, Romeo and Juliet will end City Ballet’s current season not with a whimper, but with a bang. City Ballet first performed Romeo and Juliet in 2012, with every performance ending in a standing ovation. With an approval rating like that, it’s no wonder artistic director Steven Wistrich is bringing the production back in May. Wistrich knows that Romeo and Juliet will be a show worthy of high praise this time around too, thanks to the lavish setting and costume details carefully incorporated into the ballet. “We found elaborate scenery and costumes to create what you would expect from Romeo and Juliet,” Wistrich says of his artistic vision. “It has the balcony, it has bridges… it’s magnificent. The tomb scene looks like a tomb. It’s everything that you’d expect.” And then some; the show includes earth– toned and embroidered costumes, extensive
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head pieces and long, flowing skirts. Unlike some of City Ballet’s earlier shows with a smaller cast, the entire company participates in Romeo and Juliet, and the whole company is even onstage together during one of the most iconic scenes of the ballet: the Capulet ball. What really makes the Romeo and Juliet choreography stand out, however, is when the ballet goes from a romantic and soft love story to a rowdy and dramatic romp in the span of a scene. And oh, will you be unable to forget the fast-paced battles because they include something many ballet companies won’t even attempt: authentic sword-fighting. “We hired a professional sword-fighting expert to teach our guys how to sword-fight,” Wistrich admits. “It takes hours to stage just those sword-fighting scenes.” With the extensive pas de deux, convoluted staging and complicated sword scenes, why would City Ballet perform Romeo and Juliet? As it turns out, both Elizabeth and Steven Wistrich have a history with the production. Explains Steven Wistrich, “My wife and I danced Romeo and Juliet with the Stuttgart Ballet [in Germany]—the John Cranko version—and it was a ballet that we always loved. We really created this ballet as an homage to John Cranko, to show him that we were artistically able to do it on our own after his mentorship in Stuttgart.” Founded in 1993, City Ballet has
accomplished so much in their short 23 years. The company started from scratch and managed to develop an orchestra, become the resident ballet company of Spreckels Theatre and create an extensive repertoire of intricate shows. In fact, City Ballet has become so prolific that they attract dancers from all over the world. This has clearly paid off for City Ballet; their dancers are all gorgeous technicians with a strong stage presence. Believe it or not, for Steven Wistrich, it’s not the technique or flexibility that he focuses on when recruiting dancers—it’s passion for performance. “I look for people who look like they love to dance,” Wistrich confirms. “If they just have blank expressions, I make them audition for a longer period of time because I need to discover if they have the soul of a dancer. To just go on stage and have nice technique would put an audience to sleep because it’s not enough to entertain people. There are some brilliant technicians [out there] who you can’t wait to go off the stage.” City Ballet does not have boring dancers. Their dancers are all strong, emotive performers and actors, meaning Romeo and Juliet will inevitably dazzle their ever–growing audience. Romeo and Juliet is scheduled to run at Spreckels Theatre from May 6th–8th. Tickets are available at www.cityballet.org/ performances/romeo-and-juliet/.
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Saturday, April 30, 2016 5:30 p.m. Cocktail Reception 7:00 p.m. Dinner, Dancing, and Entertaiment Featuring Wayne Foster Entertainment & Music
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Gayle & Hon. Pete Wilson Geniya & Papa Doug Manchester Olivia & Dr. Peter Farrell Hon. Pam Slater-Price & Herschel Price Jane & Tom Fetter Mrs. Lowell Davies Joy & Dr. Fred Frye Ginger & Ron Blair Barbie & Dan Spinazzola Patti & Coop Cooprider Kristi Pieper & Michael Rossbacher
Jeanne Jones & Don Breitenberg Sandy Redman & Jeff Mueller Dame Zandra Rhodes & Salah Hassanein Debra Turner & Conrad Prebys Gaby & Rich Sulpizio Lee & Frank Goldberg Raffaella & John Belanich Emma & Leo Zuckerman Susan & Bill Hoehn Roxi & Hon. Fred Link Valerie & Harry Cooper
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AT THIS STAGE... MARTY BURNETT SETS THE SCENE FOR NORTH COAST REP AND ELLENSTEIN’S 100TH SHOW By Erica Miner
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ot many set designers can work with unit sets as creatively and effectively as Marty Burnett, the Resident Scenic Designer for North Coast Rep Theatre. Production after production, Burnett manages to create sets that function perfectly for the theatre’s intimate stage specs. Now in his 23rd season with North Coast, Burnett has designed a whopping 166 shows in succession for the company since he first arrived on the scene in 1992. In addition to NCRT, he has designed productions for many other ensembles on both coasts and in between. In his 30–year career, he has designed over 250 plays, musicals and trade shows. “The one thing I heard over and over again was how good Marty was,” says current NCRT chief David Ellenstein, who took over the helm in 2003. “The way he tends to detail and adorns it is always specific to the show, it’s always creative… always inventive.” Burnett takes design to a whole new level. How does he do it? In a recent interview, the designer provided some insight into his prolific output. EM: Tell us about your journey to becoming a set designer. MB: I moved to San Diego from Nebraska in 1979 to pursue acting. I have a journalism/ theater degree from Creighton
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University. I had a brother here, which made the choice easier. The cold Nebraska winters were another deciding factor! What happened with your acting from there? My first experience in acting was at the old Coronado Playhouse. I acted in quite a few shows under the direction of Tom McCorry. I had some ideas for the set for One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and he said I should design it. I had no experience in design, but it came easy. James Baker from Grossmont College became my mentor and helped me with the technical requirements of drafting, rendering and the like. The set was well received and I had found a new thrill in becoming creative. I acted and designed about twelve shows there, but my love was leaning more to design. You also build sets as well as design them. Are you equally enamored with both pursuits? I do love designing and building. I have an idea and then create it. It’s fulfilling.
Burnett’s skill can be seen in every set design, from Sherlock Holmes (below) to Mandate Memories (left). Burnett (far left) has been working with North Coast Rep for 23 years, even longer than Ellenstein (right), who celebrates his 100th performance this year.
You seem quite modest for a person of your many accomplishments. How do you maintain your unpretentious attitude? Am I? Thank you! I didn’t know that was a perception. I just keep focused on the next show. I am always excited about new challenges! Do you find it a special challenge to work with such an intimate space as the one for North Coast Rep? Not really. I had a pole downstage center at the old Coronado Playhouse, which I had to incorporate in all shows. Any theater space is a blessing after dealing with that! What are you enjoying most about the current show, Now You See It? The magic tricks incorporated into the set. That’s all I can say about that at this time! Which shows have you not yet designed that you would like to do? I haven’t designed much Shakespeare or done enough abstract work that would seem to be a more creative challenge. One day!
NCRT Artistic Director David Ellenstein shares some of his excitement and anticipation over his upcoming milestone: his 100th performance with the company. EM: Tell us about your 100th performance with the company: the play, the cast and when it will be performed. DE: Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, World Premiere Translation by Anne– Charlotte Harvey. I will be directing Mhari Sandoval, Bruce Turk, Richard Baird, Robyn Cohen, Ray Chambers and Cristina Soria. Performances begin June 1, 2016. We created our production of Ibsen’s Ghosts in this manner several seasons back to great success. What first brought you to NCR? Did you “emigrate” from Los Angeles expressly to run NCR? I was living in Beachwood Canyon in the Hollywood Hills with my wife Denise and our newborn son Jamie and working as AD for the LAREP, flying back and forth to Phoenix as AD for the Arizona Jewish Theatre Company and freelancing all over the country. I was hesitant to apply for the open AD position at North Coast Rep, but my wife said, “You’re applying, you’re getting the job and we’re moving.” She actually began packing the house before I was hired. She just knew it was the right move. She was right. What was your very first production, and when was it produced? The “very” first was Telemichus Clay by Louis John Carlino at the Company of Angels in LA in 1962—I played the voice of the unborn child. In 6th grade I wrote, directed and starred in Dr. Livingston I Presume. My first professional directing job was at Theatre 40 in Beverly Hills in 1982, where I directed Vanities by Jack Heifner. I took over at North Coast Rep in January of 2003. The first show I directed there was Charley’s Aunt by Brandon Thomas, which opened in June of 2003. What have been your favorite NCR productions since you’ve been with the company? The stock but true answer is the one I am working on now. They are all like
children and it’s hard to pick a favorite. Some highlights are My Name Is Asher Lev, Shipwrecked!, Halpern and Johnson, Over the Tavern, and Words By Ira Gershwin. This season’s Way Down River and Hedda may well end up on that list. What are some of your personal reflections on reaching your 100th performance here? I can’t believe it has been more than 13 years and 100 productions! My life, the theatre and my family have grown and thrived here. This was not necessarily the path I had seen for my career, but being positive about what life presents you is the key. It has been a pretty wonderful ride. Do you feel you’ve accomplished what you set out to do? For the most part, yes. The theatre has grown tremendously from an artistic standpoint. We are on sound financial footing and I work daily with talented, dedicated and wonderful people. Aside from the respect we have locally, we have developed a national reputation as a theatre that creates first–class work on our stage. The best local actors, as well as actors and directors of national renown, want to work here. We have developed and exported new works that have gone on to have life around the country. My one sore spot has been our inability to build a new venue. We are so overdue for our facility to rise to the level of what we have built as an organization, but I believe that time will come. FINEsd.com • facebook.com/FINEmagazines
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The Hands of God By Bob Morey
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n mind of our recent celebration of Easter, the Bible tells us in scripture of people who rose from the dead. Two people easily come to mind: Lazarus, who was restored to life after three days by Jesus as proof of his being the son of God, and Jesus himself. I was at a gathering recently and learned that my friend George had recently gone through open heart surgery. It was not just the fact that he had major surgery that left me stunned, it was the fact that our healthcare system had failed him so completely that he became a walking dead man before having his surgery. It was by chance alone that he came across two incredibly brilliant and gifted doctors, Dr. Nassir Azimi and Dr. Michael Koumjian; without their timely intervention, my friend George would not be with us today. It was a night of shock and awe. Awe, because of the life–saving miracles and skills these doctors have developed and are able to perform, and still more awe at the new state–of–the– art hospital that is about to open to serve the patients of East County. And shock at the stories that floated around the room at just how broken our healthcare system has become. Often, getting that critically needed care is almost an act of God himself. Dr. Azimi told me, “I am a believer in a higher power, God. He works through us in healthcare. When someone’s time comes, none of us would be able to get in the way. Yet, we do have ever–changing technology which facilitates God’s work through us and allows for miraculous saves!” This gathering was to introduce and honor Dr. Nassir Azimi
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(interventional cardiology) and Dr. Michael Koumjian (cardiothoracic surgery) for saving George’s life. The doctors gave a short presentation of the advances made in cardiothoracic surgery and a preview of the new facilities. But the joy of medical advancement was soon replaced by shock and anger as stories of failed HMO’s, Covered California and increasing costs circulated through the room. Tales of people with inconsistent primary care under new plans, doctors overloaded with patients, insurance companies denying recommended treatment plans, doctors forced to justify their actions to people who are little more than bookkeepers, doctors short–changed by the insurance companies and, at times, not paid at all for their services. As our troops on the ground in a battle zone are the tip of the spear, so are our doctors that provide our care in the medical field. The system needs to be designed so the doctors inform the patients of their treatment options so they can make the best decisions, and patients need to be able to choose their own doctors and stay with them. It appears that our medical field is 50% or more administrators; there are too many intermediates that often get in the way of care, rather than facilitating it. While administrators might be great at running a business, they should have no say whatsoever in telling a doctor what course of treatment should be allowed for the patients in need. America may have the best healthcare available to its citizens, but the problem with our system is access. It should never be about profits and projected mortality rates, it should be about the doctor and his patient, and getting these people healthy again— because every life matters.
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