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EMBRACING CHANGE JANUARY 2014

AND THE VOICES WHO REPRESENT IT Sundance has transformed the face of Utah and brought international attention to Park City as a showcase for emerging talent and independent films. The Film Festival dates back to its humble beginnings in the late 70’s and has evolved and emerged as one of the premier film screening events internationally. According to The Economic Impacts of the 2013 Sundance Film Festival report produced by the Bureau of Economic and Business Research, Sundance attendees spent $52.2 million boosting Utah’s economy at last year’s festival.

The Sundance Film Festival’s impacts are much greater than just financial. The stories that are told each year deserve to be heard. The raw talent and passion of the producers, screenwriters, actors, directors and the rest of the cast that go into the productions deserve to be recognized, and the arts deserve an arena in which to flourish. Park City and Utah are proud to be that arena.

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Likewise, Estero’s mission is to showcase a culture’s originality. Our pages are dedicated to supporting visionaries from across the globe as we inspire your personal style, lifestyle and home style. As a Utah based publication, we believe it is only fitting that Estero debuts an inaugural “Sundance Chapter.”

Throughout our pages you will read about several of this year’s films, and get inside perspectives from film producers Geralyn Dreyfous and Burton Richie. You will get to know our community through cityhomeCollective, By Invitation Only, Frog Bench Farms, Solitude Mountain Village and Montage.

You will be awed by Deedee Corradini who led the charge to challenge the International Olympic Committee changing the future of sport for Women’s Ski Jumping. Estero celebrates life, embraces change, and champions emerging voices through art and beauty. Join us as we celebrate these ideals, connect with the stories that deserve to be heard, and enrich our lives through film at this year’s Sundance Film Festival.

Maria Kontgis Artistic Director

Susi Kontgis Editor-in-Chief

SPECIAL THANKS // STAFF Impact Films: Geralyn Dreyfous, Heretic Films: Burton Ritchie, cityhomeCollective: Cody Derrick, Montage: Dan Howard, Buy Invitation Only: Justin Kinnaird, Evie Gerontis, Solitude Mountain Village: The DeSeelhorst Family, Greg Neville, Julie Paine, Silver: Shawn Hyer, U.S. Women’s Ski Jumping Team: Deedee Corradini, Four and Twenty Sailors: Shellie Hepworth, Chalk Garden Co-Op: Penny, Robert, Melanie, Other: McKell Maddox and Jason Thomson.

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Story by Amy Tibbals | Home Design by Cody Derrick | Photos by Lucy Call

Renovated sun-room located in a historic 100-year-old building.

Writing desk and record player lead to a sunlit office.

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This guy has the audacity to believe that space is the most important thing. He thinks that, once created, the right space can feed you head-tosoul, bring you genuine happiness, and make you a better person. That the environment you create can foster the individual that you want to be.

Idealistic? Impractical and pipe-dreamy?

Don’t be absurd. It’s genius.

This idea -- that space shapes life -- is more than just a notion, and it pours thickly and smoothly into every facet of Cody Derrick’s life. He’s the owner and founder of cityhomeCOLLECTIVE, a real-estate and design boutique that peddles this doctrine to clients on the daily. The mantra is Love Where You Live, and he holds fast to the word. It’s best described as holistic: Find your needs. Work them in. Live better. Create the space in which you’ll flourish.

Derrick is currently flourishing in The Maryland, a 100-year-old condo building in Salt Lake City. It’s a copious, Madame Bijoux of a structure, all ornate and poised and nicely-aged. It used to house wealthy miners while they waited for their real mansions to be built, and the interior still feels like a bemused hat-tip to an old-timey gentlemen’s club. Just prior to purchasing a condo in the

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building, Derrick had lived in a considerably-larger, modern home with an open floor plan and a stark feel.

“When I moved into The Maryland, I needed a safe haven. I was fresh out of a relationship, and felt like a puppy that’d just been kicked. This particular unit was in similar condition, having been empty for some time. It needed a nearlycomplete remodel, and I decided to create a space that spoke to my immediate needs. I wanted a home that felt like the spatial equivalent of a big, fat hug. The Maryland was perfect,” he says. “It had a masculine vibe with a touch of formality and a shit-load of warmth.”

Derrick’s color palette is a goulash of grays, balanced nicely by the scores of natural light that his corner unit gets. “Dark walls and a moody interior actually encourage you to focus on the light in much the same way a tunnel might. When I’m sitting in my living room, I inevitably gaze at the oaks outside. In every room of the house, I’m compelled to ‘go toward the light,‘ so to speak.”

The layers in his home run rather heavy, but he’s keen to his own tendencies with stuff. “I’m drawn toward opposing sides of myself: one is stark, simple, clean and modern, and the other is a macabre, Victorian, antique-collecting grandpa. I have to find a way to marry the two. If I let myself

The bedroom is an undeviating sample of single hues.

It’s stark, even without comparison to the rest of the home. A single paint color covers all but the floor. The huge bed sits on a custom-built platform, marked only by dim, perimeter lighting. Two dry erase boards with old sketches by his tattoo-artist and friend hover over the bed. But intention reigns supreme here. “My life is busy enough,” he says. “Sex and sleep should come with no distractions.”

In the living room, moody library-style wallpaper smothers all four walls -- a concept at which many might balk, but Derrick says he wanted a very visual and obvious reminder to read more, to write more letters. He also wanted to preserve the authenticity of the space and the original woodwork, so the addition of shelving was out of the question. “As with life, it’s the constraints that inspire imagination for creative solutions. Someday, I’ll have a house big enough for walls and walls of books, but I’m just not there yet.”

You’ll see this theory in practice in the wee kitchen, as well. It’s only 100 sq. ft., but size isn’t everything.

“The concept of an open kitchen/living room is great,” notes Derrick, “but what if you don’t have that luxury?” In the earnest effort to spend more time roasting and stewing, he came up with a concept that focused more on comfort than cookery. A wine rack designed to mimic book shelves borders the stove, there’s art work on the walls, a painfully relaxing leather chair in the corner, and books where the dishes would typically be perched.

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The most popular room in the home, and Derrick’s personal darling, is also the smallest. The east sunroom is a snug, inviting little nest full of inspired solutions to minimal space. Custom-built benches are hollowed out for storage and padded with velvet cushions. A projector sits on the back shelf, and a hidden pull shade unravels in front of the French doors for movie night...or doubles as a privacy shade for overnight guests. “I spend the most time in the sun-room, but ironically, usually when it’s dark. I meditate and read in early mornings and unwind after work in the evenings. This room feels most balanced to me.”

This is the be-all, end-all for Derrick. Absolute balance. “I contemplate every last detail for balance.

Floor to ceiling, wall to wall, room to room, the entire space has to be a practice in homeostasis. I would prefer that someone come into my home and know that it feels right without knowing exactly why.”

As the pendulum swings, Derrick is ready for change, and this condo will soon be on the market. “As I see it, this space has served its purpose in getting me to a veritably different place; my needs have shifted.

The design of my new home will probably be a far cry from this, but it will reflect where I am now. We get the most from our spaces when we make that conscious decision to create what is needed in our lives.”

Formal entry with original, bi-fold doors.

By Invitation ONLY Written By // Evie Gerontis PHOTOGRAPHER // Carla Boecklin

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Email Kinnaird directly at byinvitationonlyslcut@ hotmail.com for his monthly BIO events or find him on Facebook at facebook.com/ByInvitationOnlySLC.

Passion, passion for fine dining and service, passion for creating networking opportunities for the movers and shakers and passion for turning people on to interesting events in their communities. This is what Justin Kinnaird is all about.

After stints at the Grand America and general manager for Cucina Toscana where he learned customer service by the one and only Valter Nassi (former chef of Cucina Toscana), Justin tried his hand at restaurant ownership but the downturn of the economy soon claimed that venture. Looking to unite his passions into something viable, he created an exclusive networking pop-up experience of food, wine, art and fashion.

Kinnaird reached out to some of his contacts and met with financiers/wealth managers, real estate agents, property owners, investors and business owners. He brought them together to share a meal and foster connections. Thus, his exclusive By Invitation Only (BIO) events were born.

Starting with only 12 guests a few short years ago, his monthly BIO events have grown to 100 spots and have become the event to be seen attending. While getting on the list is not that difficult, getting the actual invitation to attend is a bit trickier. With a large number of people vying to be invited, the events sell out rather quickly. Guests eagerly await the invite in their email boxes that will announce the details just 24 hours prior to the actual day of the event.

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One of the key components to the BIO events is the location, which is usually in a luxury home that is currently on the market. Showcasing top-notch food and wine against the backdrop of an elegant, luxury home has facilitated real estate sales in excess of $16 million in the last couple of years. As a natural addition to his palette of skills, Kinnaird has recently started selling the properties he showcases. While the events exhibit local celebrity chefs, artisans, musicians, designers and locations, the highlight of the evening is Kinnaird himself. He is known for his elegance, sophistication and charm, and his events are simply a reflection of who he is. His events bring destinations that are interesting and artful, delectable food, exquisite service and a unique and unforgettable experience.

Kinnaird, also in high demand within the Sundance crowd for 2014, is creating two pop-up restaurant venues during the Festival. His collaboration with recent Amicus Award winner Geralyn Dreyfous, will include venues at 628 Park on Main Street and Ski Casa Nova with film producer Burton Ritchie. Of course, you have to be on the guest list to attend the events at Sundance, but if you are able to get on that list, attending Kinnaird’s monthly BIO dinners may be a tad more likely. Kinnaird also offers high-end concierge services with VIP packages to some of New York City’s best restaurants and Broadway shows, including exclusive backstage access. Naturally, nothing less is to be expected from Justin Kinnaird. Passion for elegant and interesting events is what defines him.

THE YURT OF A LIFETIME

HIDDEN ESCAPE

Solitude Mountain Village is truly a hidden treasure. The atmosphere is quaint and charming, very much reminiscent of an alpine ski village nestled high amongst the Swiss Alps. There is a grand clock tower in the center of the square, an ice skating rink, bar, burgers and outdoor fire pit to keep you warm during the winter chill.

Most people come to Solitude to ski. One expects to see the chairlifts and ski the slopes, but one does not expect to find world-class gourmet cuisine to suit even the most discriminating palettes; yet, that is what awaits the adventurous who make the trek from Salt Lake City up Big Cottonwood Canyon or over Park City’s Guardsman Pass, weather permitting.

In this intimate resort community is assembled an elite team of renowned master chefs, led by Greg Neville, former Owner/ Executive Chef/Sommelier of Lugano Restaurant. His team of veteran culinary artists consist of Franck Pissel, from Franck’s Restaurant and L’Avenue, Steve Garner from Vivace and Trio, graduate of the California Culinary Academy (CCA) in San Francisco, and rounding out the team is Josh Cornell, a graduate of the French Culinary Institute in NYC, with stints at Thomas Keller’s Per Se in NYC. Steve oversees the Honeycomb Grill, Josh oversees St. Bernard’s fine dining and Franck prepares the gourmet meals in the yurt. Greg is the Maestro over the entire orchestra of artists ensuring they all create perfect notes, blend their individual styles together harmoniously and execute with precision.

Greg’s commitment to locally-sourced organic products is unparalleled. The Village restaurants epitomize farmto-table fresh cuisine. Among their list of products and providers are: Frog Bench Farms herbs and produce, Shephard’s goat cheese, assorted cheeses from Beehive Cheese Co., Niman Ranch beef, Gold Creek Farm for raw mozzarella curd, and Duroc natural pork. They cure their own guanciale, use Napa Valley olive oil, and import organic flour from Naples, Italy for their hand-made pasta noodles and pizza dough, and the list goes on.….

Last but not least is the impressive wine list, impeccable service and, of course, all stemware is vintage Riedel.

Solitude’s Village establishments hold the coveted Wine Spectator “Award of Excellence” and are currently striving for the nearly unobtainable “Grand Award”. Amongst their list of favorite wines in their collection are: The house vertical of Far Niente Cabernet 1991, 92, 93, 95, 97, 99, 2001; Damilano Barolo “Cannubi” 2000, 2001, 2004, 2007; Chateau Talbot 1989, 1990. 1995, 1997, 2001, 2002; and Bibi Graetz, Tuscany, Testamatta 1997, 1999 (1.5ltr).

But by far the most intimate and unique dining experience at Solitude is the preparation of the tableside gourmet meal prepared by Chef Franck inside the Mongolian yurt.

Franck was born and raised in Albertville, France where he developed his love for culinary artistry. Then, as a young man he migrated to NYC where he perfected his craft before being recruited to SLC by the owners of Tuscany.

The rest is history!

Your yurt adventure begins in the Thirsty Squirrel as a gathering place for the evening guests. Sometime between 5 and 6 pm., depending on the season and the day of the week, the mountain guides gather up the guests and escort them up the moonlight trail to the magical location for their enchanting evening. The trek is about a half-mile.

For the journey you are outfitted with a headlamp and snowshoes if the ground is covered with snow.

Upon arriving at the yurt, guests are greeted by the chef and serving staff that will host them for the evening along with elegant and beautifully set tables and seating for twenty or so. The atmosphere is intimate and cozy. Candle light and lanterns create the mood, while the wood burning stove provides heat for the tableside meal preparations.

The yurt meals are always Chef’s choice, and always gourmet.

Below are a few sample menus of previously served dinners: • Pureed cauliflower soup paired with tart apples, followed by seared crab cakes with avocado; a salad of triple cream brie atop toasted croutons with roasted pear and baby greens tossed in a freshly made vinaigrette dressing; sautéed mushrooms and spinach atop beef tenderloin over mashed potatoes; delicate custard with a spicy chutney garnish.

• Tomato soup with mascarpone cream and a sun choke chip in the center; salad mix of frieze lettuce and baby kale topped with a perfectly prepared piece of salmon drizzled with a warm bacon shallot dressing; scallops in saffron sauce over farm fresh greens; and Moroccan pan seared duck over mash potatoes infused with polenta green beans and plated with blue cheese and a pomegranate reduction sauce to compliment the flavors.

• Asparagus and lobster crêpes; Granny Smith apple and Stilton blue cheese salad with candied walnuts; rack of lamb over mashed potatoes with farm fresh greens; and white chocolate bread pudding.

No one knows what epicurean delights will await you when you make the journey to Solitude’s yurt, but one thing is certain, you may arrive as part of a small group, but you will always leave as part of “one” large group having shared a unique and memorable dining experience you will never forget! yurt@skisolitude.com Photos courtesy of Solitude Ski Resort.

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SILVER NIGHT COCKTAILS WRITTEN BY // Danette Acosta PHOTOGRAPHER // Katie Edwards

THE CLEAN SHAVEN // Buffalo Trace bourbon whiskey // Appleton Estate V/X aged rum // Benedictine // Bitters SILVER // Situated in the very same building that was once the headquarters to a mining company, dating back to 1926, Silver offers an impeccable menu and beverage program, as well as a warm, intimate and inviting atmosphere that will be sure to please the wine connoisseur as well as the whiskey drinker. “You can be wine and dined or just come in and kick your heels up. Come in, in jeans or decked out to the nines. We have really found the middle ground on something for everyone,” says Shawn Patrick Hyer, General Manager.

Silver’s décor definitely adds to the classy, yet diverse atmosphere. The original brick walls give it that historical, sincere and inviting warmth, and the modern details like the glass-walled terrace, give it that modern and sophisticated touch. “We’re the neighborhood bistro in a beautiful space,” Hyer says. The combination of old and new is part of what gives Silver its distinctive quality, and this concept spills over into both, their food and beverage program.

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FOOD & BEVERAGE PROGRAM // Passionate about quality and freshness, Silver offers Modern American cuisine “rooted in old school Mediterranean traditions.” They take country ideals and methods and develop modern dishes. Their menu changes with each season, so you can be certain that the perfect ingredients are being used at their peak for a perfect culinary experience.

Silver’s beverage program is also what makes them unique. They were one of the first to lead the way back to the classic cocktail in the state of Utah. And their concept of old

meets new is very prevalent in their cocktail menu, as many of their cocktails are based off of the classics. Freshness is also a crucial element in Silver’s cocktails and every ingredient used is made from scratch. Their cocktail menu changes with the seasons as well.

Additionally, Silver invites you to experience something new. Confident in their skills and talent, they offer what they call “Bartender’s Roulette,” where you choose your base spirit, share your regular drink preferences, and they will create a one of a kind cocktail just for you, right then and there.

BEEHIVE FIZZ // Bombay gin // Cointreau // Lemon // Lime // Coconut milk // Honey // Black tea // Cardamom

PARAMOUNT SERVICE // Everything mentioned, no doubt, is why Silver has been successful and why it continues to stand out. But all of these things without great service would not work. “We wanted to bring the city to the mountains,” Hyer says.

“We offer top caliber service in a ski-town.”

This is the foundation for the success and why Silver sets itself apart from the rest.

“Serious, honest to goodness service, when

you come here, we’ve invited you into our home. That is why people come here.”

Hyer says.

Of course Silver embraces and is always involved in the Sundance festivities. This year they have a great line-up of celebrity parties, although we can’t tell, so make sure to put Silver on your list this Sundance season. You won’t be disappointed.

Silver is available for parties. For more information visit silverrestaurant.com.

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In the award-winning documentary, Born into Brothels, a simple statement tell a whole story: “I keep thinking if I could go someplace else and get an education. I wonder what I could become.” These are the stories that should be told.

Born into Brothels, a documentary about the children of prostitutes in Calcutta and told through the eyes of those very children is just one of many stories Geralyn Dreyfous has dedicated herself to telling. Documentaries are great story tellers and Dreyfous wants to tell the kind of stories that challenge us, teach us and show us who we are and who we can be.

Dreyfous’ love of documentaries started when she worked with the renowned Robert Coles for his DoubleTake Magazine. DoubleTake was a nationally acclaimed publication that told the stories of ordinary people, but the imagery and words revealed the extraordinary. The magazine’s goal was “…to renderings of the world as it is and as it might be. With this issue we begin to convey our assumptions, reveal what we hold dear.” Coles wanted to explore the interconnection between moral imagination, community service and personal narrative. A psychologist by trade, Coles believed that when you went outside theory to learn about anything, all three of these things would be mobilized. Dreyfous taught with Coles at Harvard, and the possibility of personal narratives told to serve our communities and ignite our moral imaginations was born.

Her partnership with the Sundance Institute began with a cultural children and human rights champion program she helped organize in 2002.

Geralyn Dreyfous, Telling Stories In A Whole New Light

Her first film, The Day My God Died, revealed the life-shattering, child sex slave trade through survivor accounts and hidden camera footage. Dreyfous’ next film, Born into Brothels, garnered awards from Sundance, the International Documentary Association, the Director’s Guild and an Academy Award in 2005. Born into Brothels led her to the non-profit Kids with Cameras organization.

One of the reasons Dreyfous finds film so interesting is that it is a great, yet underutilized tool for philanthropy and fundraising. Highlighting these huge social issues taught the Boston native she could not fix all the wrongs she filmed, but she could create opportunities for her and others to tell these stories around the world.

WRITTEN BY // Evie Gerontis PHOTOGRAPH // COURTESY OF DREYFOUS

Impact Partners Film Fund was then created in 2007, with co-founder Dan Cogan. Impact Partners brings together the financiers and the filmmakers so together “they can create great films that entertain audiences, enrich lives, and ignite social change.” They choose films that must have great artistic merit, are commercially viable, have a “call to action” and great social impact. Stories that can teach about the world we live in. Since that time, they have been involved in such films as The Cove, which won

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the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 2010, The Garden which was nominated for an Academy Award in the Best Documentary Feature category in 2009, Freeheld, 2008’s Academy Award winner for Best Documentary Short Film, and 2007 Emmy Award winning The Ghosts of Abu Ghraib While she recognizes that most of us will never have the opportunity or need to personally experience some of the tragedies she shows on film, Dreyfous believes that filmmakers do a great service to the audience in what they do. Behind every minute of film are hours of work, time and traveling. Filmmakers/storytellers leave their comfortable world to get engulfed in another’s to be able to portray to the rest of us the truth of what they see and experience.

Dreyfous is often told she is brave for telling these stories; she reiterates that the brave are those who are portrayed in her films and their resilience of spirit.

The film that has touched her the most and still informs her life today is Born into Brothels and the unfiltered, unrestrained raw humanity of India. Dreyfous will continue to tell these stories that open our eyes and challenge our hearts into action. What challenges her is ensuring she is being a present and engaged mother because of the pull of stories she feels she has to tell. While she knows the films, the people and the challenges inform her life, she hopes that they also inform and educate her children.

The beauty of her films is that they transcend the world we see and experience every day and transport us to worlds we would have otherwise never experienced, understood or have wanted to see. The International Documentary Association recently awarded Dreyfous the Amicus Award, given out only three other times in their 29 year history. It is a perfectly fitting validation to a woman who uses film to educate us with belief in all that we can become.

Check out some of the movies listed on the next few pages that Geralyn Dreyfous was involved in this year at Sundance.

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WEB JUNKIE

PHOTOGRAPHY IS Courtesy of Sundance Institute

Web Junkie / Israel (Directors: Shosh Shlam, Hilla Medalia) — China is the first country to label “Internet addiction” a clinical disorder. Web Junkie investigates a Beijing rehab center where Chinese teenagers are deprogrammed. World Premiere.

THE INTERNET’S OWN BOY

PHOTOGRAPHY IS Courtesy of Sundance Institute

The Internet’s Own Boy: The Story of Aaron Swartz / U.S.A. (Director: Brian Knappenberger) — Programming prodigy and information activist Aaron Swartz achieved groundbreaking work in social justice and political organizing. His passion for open access ensnared him in a legal nightmare that ended with the taking of his own life at the age of 26.

FED UP

PHOTOGRAPHY IS Courtesy of Sundance Institute

Fed Up / U.S.A. (Director: Stephanie Soechtig) — Fed Up blows the lid off everything we thought we knew about food and weight loss, revealing a 30-year campaign by the food industry, aided by the U.S. government, to mislead and confuse the American public, resulting in one of the largest health epidemics in history. Atlas Films production.

THE LION’S MOUTH OPENS

PHOTOGRAPHY IS Courtesy of Sundance Institute

The Lion’s Mouth Opens / U.S.A. (Director: Lucy Walker) — A stunningly courageous young woman takes the boldest step imaginable, supported by her mother and loving friends.

LAST DAYS IN VIETNAM

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Last Days in Vietnam / U.S.A. (Director: Rory Kennedy) — During the chaotic final weeks of the Vietnam War, the North Vietnamese Army closes in on Saigon as the panicked South Vietnamese people desperately attempt to escape. On the ground, American soldiers and diplomats confront a moral quandary: whether to obey White House orders to evacuate only U.S. citizens.

LAND HO!

PHOTOGRAPHY IS Courtesy of Sundance Institute

Land Ho! / U.S.A., Iceland (Directors and screenwriters: Martha Stephens, Aaron Katz)— A pair of ex-brothersin-law set off to Iceland in an attempt to reclaim their youth through Reykjavik nightclubs, trendy spas, and rugged campsites. This bawdy adventure is a throwback to 1980s road comedies, as well as a candid exploration of aging, loneliness, and friendship. Cast: Paul Eenhoorn, Earl Nelson, Alice Olivia Clarke, Karrie Krouse, Elizabeth McKee, Emmsjé Gauti. World Premiere.

E-TEAM

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E-TEAM / U.S.A. (Directors: Katy Chevigny, Ross Kauffman) — E-TEAM is driven by the high-stakes investigative work of four intrepid human rights workers, offering a rare look at their lives at home and their dramatic work in the field.

THE OVERNIGHTERS

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The Overnighters / U.S.A. (Director: Jesse Moss) — Desperate, broken men chase their dreams and run from their demons in the North Dakota oil fields. A local Pastor’s decision to help them has extraordinary and unexpected consequences.

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HERETIC FILMS WRITTEN BY // Evie Gerontis

Burton Ritchie currently has a lot on his plate, but it’s not unexpected from a man who started off selling real estate and playing in national poker tournaments. While playing at a Clinton Foundation tournament in Florida, he won a small walk-on part in a big Hollywood production. While he had been involved in philanthropy, the online poker industry and yoga, the short stint in Red 2 changed his life’s direction almost immediately.

Another movie Burton is very excited about is Misery Loves Comedy directed by Kevin Pollack and Ritchie’s production company, Heretic Films. It’s a look at the dark side of comedy and why comics feel the compulsion to do what they do. Featuring some of the who’s who of comedy, Lewis Black, Whoopi, Richard Lewis, et al. He refers to this film as his “passion project” because of his love for comedy and getting Kevin Pollack on board was icing on the cake.

Ritchie co-founded Heretic Films, which currently has 14 films in its pipeline, to help small independent filmmakers tell their stories. He hopes to change the way movies get funded and thus get made. One of his personal mentors is Geralyn Dreyfous and she has greatly influenced his filmmaking process. While narrative films will continue to be the focus of Heretic Films, he feels documentaries are getting more recognition in the film industry, another area of huge interest for him.

Ritchie will also be promoting Copenhagen starring the luminescent Frederikke Dahl Hansen as the young woman who entices a much older man. One of his green-light projects is Waiting for Helen a stylistic film noir thriller, which is Kevin Pollack’s feature narrative directorial debut.

The new movie Low Down will make its debut on January 19th at Sundance. “This movie is a beautiful piece of work on so many different levels,” says Ritchie about his first narrative entry into the Sundance Film Festival 2014. It’s a story about jazz music in the 60s and 70s and addiction through the eyes of pianist Joe Albany’s daughter. Starring Lena Headey as Sheila Albany and John Hawkes as her father Joe. Taryn Manning, Peter Dinklage, Elle Fanning, and Glen Close also star in the film.

Ritchie is also currently working on a few projects, one with Hank Azaria called The Jim Brockmire Story, and a murder mystery about dementia and memory called Clang starring Kurt Russell. There is also a co-production with UK’s Vertigo Films called The Amateur, a superhero modern day movie.

His eclectic background has given him the necessary skills that he believes enhance his current passions. Burton regularly refers to himself as a serial entrepreneur, which is perfect for someone who doesn’t mind taking a little risk.

Burton won several games at the World Series of Poker in 2013 and likens poker to movie making. It’s not necessarily luck of the draw, but knowing how to skillfully play the hand you are dealt.

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PHOTOGRAPHY IS Courtesy of Sundance Institute

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SUSTAIN

AINBILITY THE CITY

SUSTAINING ONE’S SELF : A MODEL FOR THE FUTURE WRITTEN BY // SUSI LEHMER

| PHOTOGRAPHY // KATIE EDWARDS

Stewardship: the responsible management of resources. While Americans have long been criticized for their conspicuous consumption, many recognize that education, enlightenment and necessity demand charting a new course for the future. Salt Lake City residents, Joe and Paula Sargetakis, are leading the way by creating an impressive model for sustainable living and social responsibility: Frog Bench Farms.

This working farm is tucked away in a quiet east bench neighborhood. It is almost two acres and consists of a 10,000-sq-ft. footprint that includes a modern greenhouse and an additional 1.25 acres of land dedicated to urban farming.

The farm uses solar panels and recycled rain water to preserve natural resources and minimize environmental impacts. The solar panels produce enough electricity to provide two-thirds of the energy needed to run the farm and house. The house was designed for optimal efficiency: it has 12-inch double walls, an R60

roof, and storage tanks to collect rain runoff and minimize water usage. The dedicated rain water collection system was designed to provide irrigation for the greenhouse. During the hottest part of the summer the farm uses about 2,5003,000 gallons of water. With the Frog Bench water collection system, one good storm can fill 2500 gallons in the two storage tanks, fulfilling their water needs sustainably and efficiently.

Frog Bench Farms is the result of Joe and Paula Sargetakis’ vision, passion and commitment to sustainable living. Paula’s (Swaner) love and commitment for the land is deep-rooted and part of her essence. She grew up in a family dedicated to farming, land preservation, community involvement, environmental protection and education. Her family’s legacy is the Swaner Nature Preserve located just outside Park City, Utah. Together, Joe and Paula focused their love and commitment into building a new model for sustainable residential living that utilizes intensive urban gardening methods and conscientious development and consumption.

The garden is built on a large scale and is designed for multiple purposes.

As a model for environmental planning and urban agriculture, it provides the capacity to harvest an abundance of produce for local restaurants. The garden produces numerous types of tomatoes and peppers, as well as various kinds of basil. In addition to the usual produce, the greenhouse produces exotic plants for chefs looking for locally-sourced, unique ingredients to infuse in their cuisine, like Australian finger limes, figs, bananas, Meyer lemons, and tiny gherkins. Chefs can buy harvested vegetables or flats of live plants (like salad micro-greens and pea shoots), allowing them to harvest fresh greens daily. Frog Bench Farms fruits and vegetables are served up daily at many of our local farm-to-tableinspired restaurants like Zest, Avenues Proper, Fresco, Pago, and Finca, just to name a few.

Joe and Paula’s passion and vision for the future is more than an exercise in sustainability, it’s a labor of love. They both work in the farm every day with the help of one part-time employee and the assistance of interns from Westminster College. Their longterm goal is to provide community education at the farm. While the farm is not currently open to the public, it will open up for educational programming in the future, such as gardening and cooking classes. In the meantime, they work with nonprofits for limited special events, and share their harvests with community partners. Joe and Paula epitomize stewardship. They are leaders for tomorrow, setting an example for sustainable living and preservation while inspiring us to support each other and build our community.

The Road to Sochi: Spirit of Champions WRITTEN BY // Joanna Hoodes Until now, women ski jumpers have been barred from competing in the Olympics. The 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia marks the landmark year that women will be able to participate.

In a long and strenuous fight with the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the IOC twice rejected women’s ski jumping for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics program, claiming the sport lacked enough elite competitors. A hard sell when you see what the World Cup women ski jumping champions can do. The women jumpers took it to the Supreme Court of Canada. They were unable to overturn the IOC decision in time for the Vancouver Olympics, but Sochi will be different. Those women who have worked so hard will finally have a chance to fulfill their dreams.

We at ESTERO spoke with a woman who knows a thing or two about female pioneering. Deedee Corradini was the first and only mayor of Salt Lake City, Utah serving from 1992 to 2000. She was an influential figure during the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake and is now the President of Women’s Ski Jumping-USA. Here is her story.

PHOTOGRAPHY // Andrea Corradini www.corradiniphoto.com ESTERO: How/when did you first get involved with women’s ski jumping and in what way are you involved right now?

Corradini: I first got involved in 2004, when I met ski jumper Lindsey Van. She is the one who told me that women were not allowed to compete in ski jumping in the Olympics. Here I was, the former Mayor of SLC, who helped get the Olympics for Salt Lake, who served on the Executive Board of the SLC Organizing Committee, and I didn’t know that. We worked hard to get women’s bobsleigh and skeleton in the 2002 Olympic Winter Games, and I thought those were the last two events to exclude women.

Ski jumping is an original sport of the modern day Olympics—men have been jumping since 1924. I couldn’t believe that women weren’t allowed, and after hearing many of the stories that the women ski jumpers told me, I became convinced that they were being discriminated against. Disbelief turned to anger, and it became a mission to get these women into the Olympics with the goal of Vancouver 2010.

The first step was to raise money and get World Championships for women ski jumpers, which was under the control of the International Ski Federation (FIS). Then we had to get the International Olympic Committee Executive Board’s vote to allow them to jump in 2010. The IOC told us no several times. Their rationale was that there weren’t enough women skiing at a high level, or enough women from different countries for them to qualify.

Yet we knew that we had more women and more countries competing than other sports that do allow women to compete: bobsleigh, skeleton, skier cross, and luge. We looked for some legal means to get them accepted and found a lawyer in Vancouver who took up our cause. We wound up getting 15 world-class women jumpers from the US, Canada and Europe to sue the Vancouver Organizing Committee.

Although we didn’t win the lawsuit or get the women into Vancouver 2010, the Canadian Courts did conclude that the IOC was discriminating against women ski jumpers. Finally, in 2011, the IOC decided to let the women jump for the first time in Sochi 2014.

What I have done through those years was to help lead the effort to get them into the Olympics. I help to raise money for the effort to pay for the women to compete, get them a coach, pay for some part-time help with organizing the sports side of the team, as well as communications. About a year ago, we were finally able to hire a full-time executive director, instead of relying solely on volunteer efforts. Three of us on the Executive Committee are now able to spend our time overseeing the organization. We’re working on turning a mostly volunteer organization into a more professionally run organization and working on raising money to keep it going.

E: What are the immediate goals of WSJUSA? What are the long-term goals?

C: Our immediate goals are to give the women jumpers whatever they need to be the best they can be in the Olympics in February. The other major goal is to look post-Olympics at how we’re going to raise the money to keep the team going. Funding usually drops off after an Olympics, but the expenses do not. We’ve been the number one team in the world these past two years, and we’d like to stay there. Other countries get government funding—we’re probably the only one, or one of the very few, that doesn’t.

E: We’ve heard one reason the sport was left out was that women are too close in skill to men ski jumpers, which would render men’s ski jumping less “extreme.”

What is your opinion regarding the controversy around it?

C: It is conjecture, but ski jumping is a huge male sport in Europe, and the smaller and lighter you are, the further you fly. Women do make great ski jumpers.

However, the women don’t want to be compared to men, they just wanted their own events. The IOC only gave the women one event, the normal hill, whereas the men have the normal hill (K90), the large hill (K120) and a team event. We still need to work on that for the Olympics in 2018.

E: How do you think the inclusion of women’s ski jumping in the Olympics will change the place of women in sports?

C: Our quest became more than women’s ski jumping, it became a women’s rights issue and a human rights issue. We think it gave women hope that fighting for their rights in whatever field is worth pursuing—never giving up.

E: How does women’s ski jumping rank among other sports in the Winter Olympics? How does this sport compare physically or in popularity?

C: Ski Jumping has its following, and at this Olympics, because women will be jumping for the first time, we expect that it will get a lot of attention. Keep in mind that the athletes are going 60+ miles an hour down the in run, and flying over the length of a football field! It is very physically demanding, so the women do a lot of training in the gym.

E: What do you personally hope to see happen with the sport? Is there anything in the works right now that our readers should be aware of or look forward to?

C: We would like to have the same events as men by 2018 Olympics. To add to that, we’d like to have a mixed team event in ski jumping, two men and two women on the same team.

START April, 2004: Corradini meets Lindsey Van and joins WSJUSA Board around June/July September, 2005: Corradini named President, WSJUSA

May, 2006: FIS meeting in Vilamoura, Portugal—approval of 2009 World Championship and recommendation to IOC for Vancouver 2010 October, 2006: IOC Programme Commission meeting, Lausanne, Switzerland—vote no on Vancouver 2010 and send recommendation to IOC Executive Board

FINISH February, 2011: World Championships in Oslo, Norway April 6, 2011: IOC Executive Board meeting--announce inclusion in Sochi 2014

November, 2009: Court of Appeals decision announced December, 2009: Supreme Court of Canada denies appeal February, 2010: Press meetings in Vancouver at beginning of Olympics October, 2010: IOC Executive Board meeting to decide Sochi 2014 new events--decision is to delay until after World Championships in Feb., 2011 March, 2009: Athlete request to Rogge for Denver meeting, Lindsey & Katie Willis hold press conference in Denver April, 2009: Lawsuit is heard in court—5 days July, 2009: Supreme Court decision issued July, 2009: Appeal to BC Court of Appeals announced

January, 2008: Human Rights Commission agrees there is issue, tells all parties to work together and go to IOC to get them to change decision February, 2008: Billboards up

by VANOC office for Jacques Rogge visit May, 2008: 15 athletes file lawsuit in Supreme Court of British Columbia

November, 2006: IOC Executive Board votes no for Vancouver 2010 September, 2007: Filed complaint with Canadian Human Rights Commission January, 2-5, 2008: Press Conference at base of ski jumps, Whistler, at opening, Van wins hill record

Photo on opposite page, from left to right: Peter Jerome, father of Jessica Jerome and Founder of WSJUSA, Alissa Johnson, Jessica Jerome, Lindsey Van (2009 World Champion), Deedee Corradini, President of WSJUSA. This was taken at the US Olympic Trials at the Utah Olympic Park. Jessica was #1 and earned a spot to compete in Sochi. Lindsey was second and Alissa third. Only Jessica is assured a spot. The rest to be determined by competition results and announced on Jan. 22.

FAMILY A ffa i r Montage Deer Valley is one of North America’s finest mountain resort destinations. Reminiscent of the great mountain lodges of the West, this refined resort is perfect for a classic family getaway; make memories atop the coveted Empire Pass, a true ski-in/ski-out access to America’s No. 1 ski resort and get ready to indulge.

Artful experiences and highly personalized service await and certainly deserve to be shared with the one’s you love most.

PhotoGRAPHER // ARMAND SANCHEZ ModelS // MCCARTY TALENT HAIR & MUA // PAULA J. DAHLBERG stylist // NOELLE MULLIGAN WADROBE// FARASHA BOUTIQUE, FOUR AND TWENTY SAILORS, CHALK GARDEN, AND ZURIICK.

ARRIVE IN STYLE ModelS // TRISHA ADAMS & HAYDEN BEAMS

MEETING MONTY THE CANINE AMBASSADOR ModelS // TRISHA AND Genavive ADAMS, HAYDEN BEAMS

PREPPING FOR S’MORES OUTSIDE THE VISTA LOUNGE ModelS // Genavive and Mikayla ADAMS AND HAYDEN BEAMS

TAKING A MOMENT Model // Genavive ADAMS

TUBING AT POWDER PARK AT THE MONTAGE ModelS // Mikayla ADAMS OPPOSITE PAGE: TRISHA AND Genavive ADAMS, CHRIS AND HAYDEN BEAMS

SUSHI DINNER AT THE MONTAGE ModelS // GenaviveADAMS OPPOSITE PAGE: TRISHA ADAMS, CHRIS BEAMS

What We Preach, Where We Practice c i t y h o m eCO L L E CTI V E Story by Amy Tibbals | Interior Design by Cody Derrick | Photos by Phil Erickson

This office in downtown Salt Lake City is as relaxing as it is beautiful.

It’s home to cityhomeCOLLECTIVE, a real-estate and design boutique started by Cody Derrick (above) that puts an unwavering focus on getting people into spaces that suit them perfectly. If it doesn’t already exist, then cityhomeCOLLECTIVE will help you create it. “Knowing how much a physical location or space affects us is the first step to being changed for the better by our environment,” says the COLLECTIVE website.

Their office space on historic South Temple in Salt Lake is a whistling testament to just such a sentiment. They came from substantially more humble digs, but the philosophy there was much the same.

Although the square footage was about a sixth of what they now have, it felt like no less of a home away from home. cityhomeCOLLECTIVE is in the business of holding hands with those who are buying and selling homes/properties — arguably one of the most important and overwhelming decisions of a person’s life. “We want our clients to feel relaxed and assured when they come into the office, so it’s important that we marry comfort with aesthetic totality. No harsh lighting or intense conversation; if they’re buying or selling a home, there’s enough stress already. But we also want to give them a sense of confidence. If we can create a beautiful space to work in, then we can work with them to create their beautiful living space, as well.”

The building was previously home to a call center, and came complete with the standard drop panel ceiling tiles and fluorescent lighting. But Derrick took a couple of months to renovate in the spirit of practicing what you preach. They painted all walls, ripped up tile floors to refine the raw underbelly, re-routed all heating and cooling ducts, and removed the drop panels to expose three additional feet of rafters. “We were pleasantly surprised to find that the wood ceiling was perfectly intact after a bit of spit and polish,” he notes.

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From there, Derrick set to work on the interior design. The scale of the room proposed a substantial challenge. Derrick knew he had to divide the space to create three distinct work environments: a lounge area for clients, a permanent employee work area, and a flex space for creative meetings, closings, and the like. “Our desks were a co-design effort with a local fabricator,” he notes. “For the largest one, which serves to anchor the entire room, we needed it to be large enough for blueprints and chaos, but I also wanted it to be very clean. There’s a recurring theme in the spaces I design, which is the use of natural materials wherever possible. I loved the Calcutta gold marble and walnut wood combination in these pieces.” Derrick also utilized locally-sourced furniture and lighting wherever possible. The saucer lights were located in the basement of local mid-century modern furniture store, Green Ant, and had been salvaged from the Student Union Building at the University of Utah. Similarly, Derrick found the massive chandelier that hangs over the large desk at local antique shop, Retro Rose, hiding under a myriad of hats.

Sum and substance, the office is akin to walking into a well-curated living room that’s busy but blithe. “That’s exactly what we wanted it to feel like,” says Derrick. “There’s an underlying craziness here. We close over $50 million annually in real-estate transactions, and we only have a handful of employees. This place gets nuts. I wanted to create a space for our clients to feel comfortable…but we need it zen for our own sanity, too.”

photographer // Jose Ferreira hair & mua // Raquel Bernardo Assistant // Nelson Fernandes styling // Paulo Barbosa Model // ‘Elena’

PARADISE ROSE

Pastels always make an appearance for spring, this time in a way that is sure to make any woman feel like paradise. Pair pastels with silhouettes that accentuate your best-loved features and let the pretty pallet breathe new life into your wardrobe.

MINI GUIDE

WRITTEN BY // Joanna Hoodes

Park City, Utah, a small mountain town with a lot going on, makes for one of the perfect winter getaways. This is especially true during the Sundance Film Festival, where movie-lovers, artists, celebrities, and many more flock to enjoy the mountains and find their next favorite film. We at ESTERO have put together a guide for both Park City and its bigger, more urban neighbor, Salt Lake City, so you are sure to have only the best experiences this winter.

Here are our picks: HIGH WEST DISTILLERY High West is a local brand of whiskey that is gaining international attention for its quality and innovation. Their restaurant in Park City mirrors this dedication. Located right next to Main Street, this cozy saloon offers some of the best burgers and most experienced bartenders. As Utah’s first distillery since the 1870s, a reserved tour is a must. Don’t forget to pick up a couple of your own bottles (the Campfire ® is a smoky treat) to take home.

TALISKER ON MAIN Located in the heart of Main Street, Talisker on Main was named the Best Restaurant in Park City by Salt Lake Magazine’s 2013 Dining Awards for the third year in a row. The two indoor dining rooms is perfect setting for sampling the best wines and the best seasonal fair around. It’s safe to say that anything on the menu is sure to delight and impress.

NIGHT SKIING AT PCMR Every year on Christmas Day, Park City Mountain Resort begins leaving their gates open until 9pm, allowing you starry skies and shadowed mountains as a romantic backdrop for epic runs.

The Payday, First Time and Three Kings lifts will be open, as well as the Cobra Dogs hot-dog stand for needed late-night snacks. PCMR is also the only resort to offer a lift that descends straight into Park City’s Main Street, making it easy to fit in back-to-back activities.

PURPLE SAGE Purple Sage is a small, western-style restaurant offering delicacies that range from homemade cornbread to a creamy cheese fondue to a crispy trout dish.

The refreshing cocktails are creative and the service is top-notch. The cozy, formal atmosphere enhances the thought and time that obviously goes into every dish. The duck and the pork tenderloin are highly recommended.

GALLERY STROLL On the third Friday of every month, Salt Lake City Gallery Stroll sponsors local art galleries that open their doors to participants in this free, self-guided tour. Throngs of artists, bands, city dwellers and tourist alike gather to inspire and be inspired in the citywide event. Participating galleries are spread throughout the city. Visit gallerystroll.org for more information.

BODEGA (THE REST) On the outside, Bodega Tavern may strike you as a strange meld of a hipster convenience store and beer tap room, but call in for a reservation at The Rest and you’ll be led through a locked door, down the stairs to an old world speakeasy that’s as classy and charming as the library of an old duke or baron (and it really does have a library lounge with leather arm chairs and shelves with antique books).

Delicious, high-end cocktails are the centerpiece, while the unique food choices range from pub-style to home cooking.

THE ANNEX BY EPIC BREWING The Annex by Epic Brewing is Salt Lake’s newest gastro-pub. Featuring the entire range of over 36 Epic beers paired with eclectic dishes from Chef Robert Angelilli. Located in the heart of Sugarhouse, The Annex offers a bohemian atmosphere and casual dining, serving lunch, dinner, and late night fare. Discover the refined blending of hand crafted beer and artisanal dishes.

TAKASHI Easily the best sushi restaurant in Salt Lake City, with rolls like Strawberry Fields and Yellow Submarine, Takashi is modern and sophisticated with great service. Top of the line, super fresh ingredients and unmatched presentation makes this joint a musttry. The muscle shooters will start your night of right and the chocolate rum torte is the perfect end.

BOURBON HOUSE A perfect location for a business lunch, or after work drinks. Bourbon House was recently voted as having one of the coldest beers in town with ten beers on tap and an additional selection in bottles and cans. They are also the only bar in town to carry Hamm’s.

KRISTAUF’S Kristauf’s Martini Bar offers a unique and eclectic nightlife experience in Salt Lake City, Utah. Step into Kristauf’s and select a classic martini of the finest vodka or gin or choose one of their many designer cocktails and martinis. Kristauf’s Martini Bar has an extravagant menu with over 80 varieties of drinks to choose from, and a full bar with all varieties of top shelf liquor.

WHISKEY STREET The drink menu has several pages dedicated to whiskey alone, categorized by region....need we say more?

MINI NIGHT GUIDE WRITTEN BY // Genevieve Healey

While Sundance Film Festival is about watching the artistic interpretation of stories through the eyes of international filmmakers, the ten days you spend in Park City are also about making your own story one worth telling. Opportunity to enjoy yourself abounds in the evenings following Sundance films.

Whether you are in Park City or Salt Lake City, you will not have a moment of boredom.

AN ARTIST AT THE TABLE This intimate event allows guests to learn more about the filmmakers’ stories on the first night of Sundance.

Attendance includes a cocktail reception before the first film screening, reserved seating at Eccles Theatre for the first film screening and dinner with Sundance Institute artists. If you want your Sundance experience to begin with an in-depth preview of the artists and desire to support their pursuits, this exclusive event will suit your taste.

Tickets range from $1,500 - $25,000.

More information can be found at sundance.org/festival/support-us/artistat-the-table.

PARK CITY LIVE Park City Live is one of the most popular spots in park city for locals and visitors alike to dance the night away, and is the largest nightlife hotspot during Sundance. Located on Main Street, the heart of Park City, this art-deco building is the perfect image of class and hosts the most exclusive events and concerts. Wynn Nightlife hosts a dynamic series of pop-up events here that you will not want to miss. For more information or to reserve a VIP table, visit parkcitylive.net.

DOWNSTAIRS This nightclub, opened in 2009 by Danny Masterson of That 70s Show, seeks to please those with varying tastes by bringing together differing events. While modern, Downstairs is also a casual lounge and bar space.

Visit this gem for intimate performances from popular musicians and DJs, and make sure to reserve lounge seating

if you want to experience Park City’s most famous VIP/Bottle Service with your friends. You may want to spend more than one evening here, so make sure to visit early on during your stay.

More information can be found at downstairspc.com.

DEER VALLEY For a fine dining après-ski experience, visit Deer Valley. The Mariposa restaurant, rated #1 by Zagat, allows visitors to sample small plates from all around the world while a fire crackles in the background. Featuring vegetarian and gluten-free options as well as award-winning wine pairings, Deer Valley has something to suit everyone.

For information on other restaurants at Deer Valley, visit deervalley.com.

BAR X Bar X brings a unique sense of 1930s class to Salt Lake City by crafting prohibition era drink recipes. While Bar X opened in 1933, directly following prohibition, Modern Family’s Ty Burrell recently revived it with the help of family and friends. This spot won’t provide a dance party, but it is the perfect location for a classic night out with friends or family. The cocktails are faultlessly fashioned and the atmosphere recalls a speakeasy. Visit barxsaltlake.com for more information.

AVENUES PROPER Though Avenues Proper recently opened, it is already a hit in Salt Lake City. Located in the historic Avenues neighborhood, visit this spot for local house brews on tap and artfully crafted menus. Choose to visit for brunch and taste local produce as well as locally roasted coffee. Visit avenuesproper.com for more information.

Whether it’s a local nightclub or popup event, parties abound throughout the eves of Sundance, and you’ll never encounter a dull moment. While enjoying the nightlife of Salt Lake and Park City, you’ll be sure to have experiences to last a lifetime.

The US Welcome Pavilion presents a first of its kind opportunity for American businesses to enjoy a high-profile presence at the Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro in August 2016. Located on the grounds of the exclusive Jockey Club, the Pavilion offers a unique and incomparable stage for businesses, as well as trade and tourism groups, to exploit the unparalleled marketing and entertainment opportunities of the prevailing games and provide their guests with exclusive entrĂŠe to this international experience.

For more information: uswelcomepavilion.org

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Join us. Rio de Janeiro, August 5-21, 2016

“IT” LIST

ESTERO’S PREFFERED

ASEDA WILD HONEY

Salt Lake City, Utah info@asedarawhoney.com www.asedarawhoney.com

Aseda Wild Honey comes from the remote and pristine Mole National Forest of Ghana, Africa. Sustainably and ethically harvested by the Aseda Beekeepers’ Co-op; made up of the Gonjas and Dagomba tribes, living around the wildlife preserve. This rich, pure, nutrient dense honey contains no chemicals, no pesticides, is Non-GMO, raw and possesses a unique flavor. Aseda is founded on principles of social responsibility, creating sustainable life for our partners, restorative economies, preservation of wild lands and protection of native bee populations. Aseda Means Gratitude.

FRIDA BISTRO

545 West 700 South Salt Lake City, Utah 84101 801-983-6692

Like Frida’s passion for art, our passion at Frida Bistro is food - sophisticated Mexican gastronomy. To us, each dish is a memorable experience. A meal at Frida Bistro is to take pleasure in, to relish, to indulge, and to savor. We invite you to share in this experience at Frida Bistro. Enjoy our enticing entrées, exquisite decor, wonderful wines and spirits and delectable desserts.

CANNELLAS

204 E.500 S. SLC, UT 84111 TEL 801 355-8518

Cannellas was established in 1978 and has won numerous awards in city weekly, slc magazine and the SL Tribune. We are a family run restaurant/bar with a unique atmosphere and delicious food! From our NY pizza that sets the bar for pizza in SLC to our house baked artisan bread that we use to make all of our sandwiches and garlic bread to the staple pasta and entree selections that have had people coming back for more for over 34 years.

FARASHA BOUTIQUE

605 Main Street, Suite 202 Park Hotel Park City, UT 84060 435-649-3123

Farasha is an upscale, intimate storefront for women’s fashions and accessories featuring global, emerging designers.

Global fashion for the modern, chic and confident woman.

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